From the wood
laid low to make it plain
and easy working Smithies for iron
two monks discovered and cast aside
black stuff that somehow caught light
like their terrified smiles.
An edition of The fabulous invention of Barnsley
(1993)
The fabulous invention of Barnsley.
by Paul Brookes
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A small collection of poetry exploring local people, history, industry, language, humour and geography. A first volume in a series about Barnsley and the Dearne Valley. The second is collection of short stories called Laced with Bingo. The series will end in a novel. On publication this small collection was unreservedley recommended by the Barnsley poet Ian Macmillan.
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"From the wood laid low to make it plain and easy working Smithies for iron two monks discovered and cast aside black stuff that somehow caught light like their terrified smiles."
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1. Accidental Industry
6. Afterthought
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