My Acrostic Mother - by Trisha Broomfield (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"A cleverly crafted collection of acrostic poems dedicated to [Trisha's] mother"

"There is humour, love and a heart-tugging poignancy in this very special collection"

This deftly illustration collection celebrates the life of the poet's mother who, from the 1950s, was 'just a housewife'. It highlights were pursuit of perfection and struggle to conform as the role of women changes through the decades.

There is laughter in Kaftans and Negligees and vulnerability in Sheer Genius, Agoraphobia, and Miscarriage.

These acrostic poems are told from the viewpoint of a child, with plenty of humour and tenderness.

"Her writing evokes a range of emotions, and the imagery is sublime"

"These poems are a wonderfully warm hug for the reader."

Several of Trisha Broomfield's poems have been featured on BBC Upload. You can hear more on the podcast 'Poetry Worth Hearing'.

Review Quotes

"Trisha demonstrates yet again her unique talent for bringing very ordinary subjects to life through the medium of verse, this time with a cleverly crafted collection of acrostic poems dedicated to her mother. Her writing evokes a range of emotions, and the imagery is sublime. Trisha has stepped outside her poetic comfort zone and certainly shown that her talents are diverse, proving that the body of her work deserves the highest praise."

- Carol Ellis, poet (author of the Mrs Yorkshire the Baking Bard books)

"These poems are a wonderfully warm hug for the reader. Acrostic poems are a daunting challenge to achieve without torturing the content to fit the requirements of the form and this has been achieved with verve and spontaneity. There is humour, love and a heart-tugging poignancy in this very special collection. Heather Moulson's drawings are an absolute delight."

- Heather Cook (author of Out of the Ordinary, -winner of the Frosted Fire First Pamphlet Awards 2023)