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Lemn Sissay

Let the Light Pour In

Let the Light Pour In

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Lemn Sissay's collection of morning poems, Let the Light Pour In, is a life-affirming, witty, and full of wonder. It chronicles his battle with the dark and is fueled by resilience and defiant joy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books


A NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR
A SAINSBURY'S MAGAZINE BOOK TO GIFT

For the past decade, Lemn Sissay has composed a short poem as dawn breaks each morning. Life-affirming, witty, and full of wonder, these poems chronicle his own battle with the dark and are fuelled by resilience and defiant joy.

Let the Light Pour In is a collection of the best of these poems, and a book celebrating this morning practice.

How do you do it? said night. How do you wake up and shine? I keep it simple, said light. One day at a time.

Lemn Sissay's morning poems have become a source of inspiration and resilience for many. They are a testament to the power of words to heal and transform. In Let the Light Pour In, Sissay shares his journey with the dark and his journey to find light and joy in the everyday.

The poems in this collection are full of humor, insight, and beauty. They range from the playful to the poignant, and they all share a common theme: the power of hope and the resilience of the human spirit.

One of the standout poems in the collection is "Let the Light Pour In." In this poem, Sissay describes how he wakes up each morning and opens his eyes to the world. He sees the light shining in the sky, and he feels a sense of hope and possibility. He knows that there is always something to be grateful for, and he takes a moment to appreciate the beauty of the world around him.

Another poem that is particularly powerful is "The Battle." In this poem, Sissay describes his own battle with the dark. He talks about the times when he felt lost and alone, and how he found the strength to keep going. He talks about the people who have supported him along the way, and how they have helped him to find his way back to the light.

The poems in Let the Light Pour In are a celebration of the human spirit. They are a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and possibility. They are a testament to the power of words to heal and transform, and they are a gift to all who read them.

In conclusion, Let the Light Pour In is a beautiful and powerful collection of poems. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope and possibility. If you are looking for a book that will inspire and uplift you, then this is the book for you.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 119 x 185 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781805301134
Edition number: Main

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