Triptych: Breathing and Dreaming Life

A found poem celebrating the brilliant work of Kate Bush

Photograph by Daniel Tuttle

Dear hopeful reader,

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For this first post, I want to share my unpublished found poem “Triptych: Breathing and Dreaming Life.” The source material is Under the Ivy: The Life & Music of Kate Bush by Graeme Thomson. I highly recommend reading it if you want to know a bit more about the personal life of the phenomenal, secretive, elusive Kate.

This found poem celebrates Kate Bush’s brilliant work. It took a year to make. Hopefully it embodies how her music feels when you listen to it, how she works when she composes her songs.

Also read: Surviving winter sky with a-ha

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Which Kate Bush songs you feel are hidden in this found poem? What are your favorite songs by her? I look forward to hearing from you!

Yours hopefully,

Nadia

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