As If To Sing

As If To Sing explores the human condition through the language of music and does so with a mastery of poetics.' - Isobel Roach; Wales Arts Review 'He conveys complex emotions with beauty, economy and power and it's impossible not to be moved by his writing.' - Jenny White; The Western Mail. The power of song, to sustain the human spirit, resonates through this new collection. Poems about family, the poet's relationship with his sons, the Ceredigion coast-line, this collection is rich in the musical lyricism for which Paul Henry is known and admired. As If To Sing is an essential addition to this poet's compelling body of work.

Paul Henry is a poet and songwriter. Since receiving an Eric Gregory Award he's published nine books of poetry with Seren, including The Brittle Sea: New and Selected Poems, published in India as The Black Guitar. Originally from Aberystwyth, Paul has worked extensively in education and the media, performing his poems and songs at literary and music festivals in Europe, Asia and the USA. Described as 'a poet's poet' by the late U.A. Fanthorpe, co-readers have included Vikram Seth, Paul Muldoon, Carol Ann Duffy and Don Paterson. He's also been a featured poet on BBC Radio 4's Poetry Please.