initiated ‘The Lonely Funeral’ project and seven years later in Antwerp
yet has the courage to come face to face with the sudden immensities that stripe the everyday with surreality
defiantly asserting that we are not defeated – at least not just yet
Joey Frances is Based in Manchester
even at its most discordant
Re·creation: A Queer Poetry Anthology Rachel Spence initiated ‘The Lonely Funeral’ projectIn 2021, supported by Creative Scotland, the Recreation project invited anyone in Scotland and the UK to write poems, develop their craft, and build a community through workshops, round table feedback and 1 to 1 mentorship. The project took its inspiration from Audre Lorde, and its title from her poem of the same name, placing roots in play, refreshment, recovery, restoration and creativity. The Recreation anthology contains new work from nearly 30