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“In Symbiosis, words spring up from starved soil, an esoteric chant in two parts between Patricia and Brian, man and land, earth and sky, star and universe, simple stone and the concept of creation. Poems rise like soldiering trunks in spite of the weeds spreading lazy across the land. Part gnostic, part naturalist though always a conduit of alchemy, these are journeys between heaven and hell, black water, hidden gates and wings – from damselfly to doves, freshly alight in the olive garden. This duo are Monk and Gypsy, on route separately towards the circumference of all things, being burnt and beaten, being jabbed and bettered. Here, two very distinctive voices shimmer off each other in their fearless flight and descent into the underworld. Language here is limited but lush, it gathers on the tongue, teases poietic on the buds before winding its way to the guts of an amber sun sinking into the sea, that will swell with rejuvenation when day turns back to light. Symbiosis – circular and sensate, from devote to agnostic, there is a song here for everyone, and for everyone, there is a place. Between the flame and the flood and the next spark in the continuum, this genesis of a collection draws the reader in, like a cool glass of water at the back end of the desert.”
– Damien B Donnelly
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About Patricia & Brian
Patricia M Osbourne:
Patricia M Osborne is married with grown-up children and grandchildren. Although Liverpudlian born she now lives in West Sussex. In 2019 she graduated with an MA in Creative Writing (University of Brighton).
Patricia is a published novelist, poet and short fiction writer. She has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies. Previous poetry pamphlets published by The Hedgehog Poetry Press in 2020 and 2021 are Taxus Baccata, The Montefiore Bride and Sherry & Sparkly.
Patricia has a successful blog at Whitewingsbooks.com featuring other writers. When she isn’t working on her own writing, she enjoys sharing her knowledge, acting as a mentor to fellow writers.
Brian McManus
Brian McManus lives on the outskirts of Glasgow. He is happily married with grown-up children and grandchildren.
Brian comes from a long working background in public service and operational management. Having now stepped away from the world of work he spends his time pursuing his research interests to support his examination of our rapidly changing world through the lens of poetry and essays.
Previous pamphlets published by The Hedgehog Poetry Press in 2020 and 2021 are Liar Liar and Solastalgia.
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