Willing Words

Willing Words is a collection of poems about the process of writing, finding inspiration and the satisfaction of completing a poem. Amongst other themes it champions the use of poetry forms and rhyming; examines the physical discomfort of writer's block and explores the force that compels poets to poetize.



In sum, it is an ode to poetry, and features versions of various forms including the elfchen; golden shovel; rhupunt; sestina; sonnet; than-bauk and zejel.



"Willing Words is a lyrical tour-de-force: an ingenious approach to redefining the trials and triumphs of being a poet. Sharron's immaculately crafted rhyme combines great insight, elegant imagery, and masterly use of poetic form and structure". Sarah Drury



"Willing Words has a gentle humour, at times funny, at times resonant of Pam Ayres. It is also an exposition of what can be conveyed through rhyme and a full use of poetic form." Karen Izod