Nikita Hand, Ada Limón and Footballers Writing Poetry

We don't usually say this, but for this week, stay until the end.This week, inspired by the news that Wayne Rooney writes poetry, we have a dig around to see who else that plays sport has penned a piece or two. We bring to you Alan Shearer with his poem Ambition. On a meander around Baldoyle, Leon stumbles upon a poem painted on a pillar from Pat Boran about birds. Really nice.We are thrown into the world of lockdown hot tubs with Andy Porter and ask the question 'If your Ma buys one, does that make you posh?'Jenny Fagan helps us out of one of those days where you just can't face the world with her mental health poem that won us over a few months ago when we asked out listeners for some help on women's mental struggles.We give you a sneak peak into our Patreon read-along with a poem from Ada Limón who we are reading this month. Her poem is called 'How To Triumph Like A Girl'We close with the story of Nikita Hand, told through poetry by Roxanna Nic Liam that celebrates the bravery of Nikita and the women of Ireland that stand with her. Just a belter of a piece and an important one we're delighted to share.We have our book released this week so if you'd like a copy, drop us a DM at @thepoetrysdeadpodcast or email us at [email protected] and LeonPoems from the show:Alan Shearer - Ambitionhttps://www.youtube.com/@therestisfootballPat Boran - Hedge Schoolhttps://patboran.com/hedge-school/Jenny Fagan - The Deep DarkiesInstagram - @passive_poetryAndy Porter - Neighbour's Got A New Hot TubTikTok - andyspanglesAda Limon - How To Triumph Like A Girlhttps://poets.org/poem/how-triumph-girlRoxanna Nic Liam - NikitaInstagram - @nicliamoSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction by Lisa DowneyProduced by Ryan Duggins