Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast Liz Berry
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Sep 28, 2020 The host shares a deeply emotional connection to Liz Berry's poetry, starting with the poignant 'Bird'. Themes of childhood memories tied to nature and masculinity unfold through 'Birmingham Roller', evoking nostalgia for the Black Country. The discussion highlights the power of language and local dialects, revealing how storytelling shapes identity. Additionally, winter memories are explored, blending imagery with feelings of longing and beauty, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences.
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Frank's Emotional Discovery
- Frank Skinner discovered Liz Berry through a poem called "Bird" on the program Poetry Please.
- Her poem "Birmingham Roller" about a pigeon emotionally moved him to tears in a hotel room.
Poetic Black Country Colors
- Liz Berry's poem connects the industrial Black Country environment to the pigeon's colors and flight.
- She embraces the area's grayness while revealing a hidden rainbow and life within.
Gentleness in Harshness
- The poem shows gentleness in tough industrial workers who nurture pigeons with soft hands.
- This symbolizes a hidden tenderness amidst the harshness of Black Country life.
