My Darling From the Lions by Rachel Long
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Criss-crossed with desire-lines and flight paths

religious fundamentalism and the distrust/fear of the other’ – Nilufer Bharucha

My Darling From the Lions by Rachel Long <br><b>PBS Autumn Wild Card 2020</b> #Shearsman Virginia Astley’s book is doing'Rachel Long is an enchanting and heartwarming new voice in poetry.' Bernardine Evaristo, author of Girl, Woman, Other 'A voice so clear it cuts through everything and rings like a bell.' Mary Jean Chan, author of Flech Rachel Longs much anticipated debut collection of poems, My Darling from the Lions, announces the arrival of a thrilling new presence in poetry. Each poem has a vivid story to tell of family quirks, the perils of dating, the grip of