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‘Would I Be Brave Enough’ = ‘آیا آنقدر شجاع هستم’

11.29.2022 by Scott Coe // Leave a Comment

This is my recent poem and its translation into Farsi (Persian/Iranian/فارسی)
It has already been translated into Ukrainian & Russian

‘Would I Be Brave Enough’

Would I be brave enough?
To pick up a gun
To defend my people
From being overrun

Would I be brave enough?
To make a stand
To challenge a soldier
Who’s invaded my land

Would I be brave enough?
To defy my orders
To lay down my gun
And stop the slaughter

Would I be brave enough?
To join a protest
Against a dictator
And risk arrest

And would I be brave enough?
To face him down
And put a bullet
Into his crown

Would I be brave enough?
To wear the shoes
Of all the brave souls
I see on the news.

(c) Scott Coe March 2022

‘آیا آنقدر شجاع هستم؟‘

آیا آنقدر شجاع هستم؟

که تفنگی بردارم

که از مردمم دفاع کنم

از هجوم

آیا به اندازه‌ی کافی شجاع هستم؟

که به پا خیزم

که به جنگ سربازی بروم

که به سرزمینم تعرض کرده

آیا به اندازه کافی شجاع هستم؟

که از فرمان سرپیچی کنم

که تفنگم را زمین بگذارم

و از کشتار جلوگیری کنم

آیا به اندازه کافی شجاع هستم؟

که به اعتراضی بپیوندم

علیه یک دیکتاتور

و خطر بازداشت را به جان بخرم

و آیا آنقدر شجاع هستم؟

که باهاش روبه‌رو شم

و گلوله‌ای نثارش کنم

بر وسط تاجش

آیا آن‌قدر شجاع هستم؟

که بپوشم کفش‌های

انسان‌های شجاعی

که در اخبار می‌بینم.

(C) Scott Coe March 2022, Farsi translation by Mina Mirzaei

Categories // Blog, Poetry Tags // Poem, Poetry, Protests, Stamford Poet Laureate, War

WEST ANGLIA / EAST MIDLANDS REAL WORLD POETRY EVENTS – DECEMBER

11.28.2022 by Scott Coe // Leave a Comment

So here’s the list of local events in December. If I’ve missed anything you think should be included or needs correcting – please let me know.
Details are to the best of my knowledge at time of writing or amending during the month, please check event with hosts before attending in case of restrictions/changes.
Keep checking thoughout December in case I’ve been able to add anything else, otherwise January 2023’s list will follow in due course.

For end of November events – https://scottcoe.co.uk/west-anglia-east-midlands-real-world-poetry-events-november/

Thursday 1st December 19:30
Nottingham.
Live From The Poets Corner. The Playwright, 38 Shakespeare Street, NG1 4FQ (w3w = ///error.sugars.goods)
Poetry Open Mic.
See Notts Poetry Instagram Page for more details

Thursday 1st December 19:30
Coventry.
Fire & Dust. Cafe Morso, 16 Corporation Street, CV1 1GF (w3w = ///types.artist.banana)
Featured artist (tbc) plus open mic – Further details of this and future events on Fire & Dust’s Facebook page
Just turn up to watch, but recommend ticket to book open mic slot.
Regular event – First Thursday of every month.

Thursday 1st December 19:30
Leicester.
Word! Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Open Mic, with Helen Seymour & Matt Gopsill
See Facebook event for more details

Friday 2nd December 18:00
Stamford.
Back In The Day. Stamford Library High Street, PE9 2BB · (w3w = ///navy.digs.cattle)
Book launch with former Stamford Poet Laureate Darren Rawnsley
https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/directory-record/64005/stamford-library

Friday 2nd December 19:30
Nottingham.
Speech Therapy & Poetry Scum. Bunker’s Hill, 36-38 Hockley, Lace Market, NG1 1FP (w3w = ///volunteered.actors.enjoyable)
Spoken word open mic. Joint Christmas Party Special
Regular event – 1st Friday of the Month. Free Entry
See Speech Therapy’s Facebook page for more details

Saturday 3rd December 10:30
Stamford.
Poetry Pop-In (Poetry Stone) at MindSpace. 39 Broad Street, PE9 1PX (w3w = ///themes.bonus.snow)
During the Winter months we will be at local mental health charity MindSpace’s cafe – bring your favourite poems – classics or modern. Everyone welcome. Free entry.
First Saturday of every month.
This is a free event but encourage you to bring donations towards hot drinks.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Sunday 4th December 14:30
Nottingham.
Solidarity with Iran & Ukraine. The Carousel, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///bless.jelly.valid)
An afternoon of music, poetry, speeches and performances from Iranians and Ukrainians.
See Facebook event for more details

Tuesday 6th December 19:30
Grantham.
Open Mic with host Mike Alderson, at The Lord Harrowby, 65 Dudley Road, NG31 9AB (w3w = ///pets.puzzle.sounds)
Bring your own or favourite classics/modern poems. Everyone welcome, free entry – * PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE SADLY NO DISABLED FACILITIES*
Regular event – First Tuesday of every month.
See Facebook event for more details

Tuesday 6th December 20:00
Bedford.
Ouse Muse. Eagle Bookshop, 16-20 St Peters Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///wisdom.plug.shiny)
Featuring Elisabeth Sennitt Clough, plus open mic – Further details on Ouse Muse’s Facebook page

Tuesday 6th December 20:00
Nottingham.
Poetry & spoke word evening. The Organ Grinder, 21 Alfreton Road, NG7 3JE (w3w = ///flown.brass.speaks)
Open mic with guest speakers: Neil Fulwood, Andrea Bowd & Trevor Wright

Wednesday 7th December 19:00
Wisbech.
Wisbech Stanza. Hosted by Kim Allen, former Fenland Poet Laureate.
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
Contact wisbechstanzagroup@gmail.com to sign up and further event details.

Wednesday 7th December 19:00
Lincoln.
Uncaged. The Birdcage, 54 Baggholme Road, LN2 5BQ (w3w = ///gifted.studio.caves)
Regular event – First Wednesday of every month.
See Outspoken Poets’s Facebook page for this and other events.

Thursday 8th December 19:30
Bourne.
Viva Verse and Vino. The Old Town Hall, North Street, PE10 9EA (w3w = ///shower.competing.charmingly)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome. Tickets £3 plus booking fee via https://bournetownhall.org.uk/events
Regular event – every other month.

Thursday 8th December 19:00
Derby.
Real Talk Spoken Word. The Maypole, 42 Brook Street, DE1 3PH (w3w = ///pops.behind.drama)
Featuring Lizzy Lenco, Broken English & DJ DP Beats, Plus Open Mic
See Real Talk Spoken Word’s Instagram Page for further details.

Thursday 8th December 19:30
Northampton.
Raising The Awen: Bardic Banquet. The Lab. 95-97 Charles Street, NN1 3BG (w3w = ///bigger.zones.jelly)
Music, Spoken word open mic & Festive feast – booking required.
See Facebook event for more details

Thursday 8th December 17:30
Leicester.
AfterWord. Attenborough Arts Centre, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, LE1 7HA (w3w = ///melt.sharp.sticks)
Hosted by Word Poetry and Lydia Towsey
See Facebook event for more details

Saturday 10th December 15:00
Stamford.
Stamford Poets join Yarns at Yuletide – the full Christmas Tour experience with the added vibrancy of festive verse!
Starts at Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Limited places, book online with Stamford Arts Centre

Saturday 10th December
Bedford.
Yippee Ki Yay. The Quarry Theatre at St Luke’s, 26 St Peter’s Street, MK40 2NN (w3w = ///tasty.plank.cloth)
Acclaimed retelling of the classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner.
See Quarry Theatre for details & tickets

Monday 12th December 19:00
Leicester.
Get Mouthy. Firebug, 1 Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN (w3w = ///zebra.forgot.occupy)
Headliners Thomas Mayer and Laura Dickinson, plus open Mic – everyone welcome.
Regular event – Second Monday of every month.
See Get Mouthy’s Instagram page for more details

Tuesday 13th December 19:30
Stony Stratford.
Scribal Gathering Xmas Special Showcase. Upstairs at The Crown, Market Square, MK11 1BE (w3w = ///unheated.indoor.trifle)
We have a real mixture of sounds and voices for you to enjoy including The Milton Keynes Women’s Choir and Bard of Stony Stratford Michael Gurner.
(No open mic, but open mic will return 10th January)
See Scribal Gathering’s Facebook page for further details

Wednesday 14th December 18:00
Between The Lines. University Centre Peterborough, Park Crescent, PE1 4DZ (w3w = ///banana.shout.host)
Dress to express at Between the Lines – an evening of art poetry, and music at University Centre Peterborough.
Artists Alex Moutinho, Charley Watling & Patrycja Jurkiewicz join Kat Beeton – Peterborough’s Poet Laureate, to work on a collaborative project creating new art from Kat’s words within the theme of identity.
Free entry – See Eventbrite to book and for more details

Wednesday 14th December 19:30
Leamington Spa.
Words In The Spa. Temperance, 33 Bath Street, CV31 3AF (w3w = ///wash.free.flying)
Monthly Event. Tickets £3 – £4.50. See Eventbrite for more details

Friday 16th December 19:00
Leicester.
Some Antics. Grays Coffee Shop, 31 Rutland Street, LE1 1RE (w3w = ///judge.judges.legal)
Spoken Word Slam & Open Mic. Everyone welcome.
See Some Antics Facebook page for event post with cost and to sign up for slots. Also for future dates.
Regular event.

Saturday 17th December 19:00
Lincoln.
The Green Road Spoken Word. Lincoln A.O.D.S, 33 Tentercroft Street, LN5 7DB (w3w = ///ducks.amuse.adults)
£1 entry fee to non-members. Pre-book an open mic slot – see The Green Room Spoken Word Fellowship Facebook page for this and future events

Saturday 17th December 17:00
Nottingham.
World Jam Christmas Open Mic & Party. The Carousel, 25 Hockley, NG1 1FH (w3w = ///bless.jelly.valid)
Bring and share snacks, music & poetry from your country
See Facebook event for more details

Wednesday 21st December 19:00
Ely.
Fen Speak. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, CB7 4AU (w3w = ///dark.bonfires.rush)
Featuring Stamford Poet Laureate – Scott Coe, plus open mic.
Free entry – donations welcome. Cash bar.
See Fen Speak’s Facebook page for further details.

Wednesday 28th December 19:30
Stamford.
Pint of Poetry. The Gallery Bar at the Stamford Arts Centre, 27 St Mary’s Street, PE9 2DL (w3w = ///fame.slowly.surely)
Open mic Poetry & Spoken Word. Everyone welcome, free entry.
Regular event – Last Wednesday of every month.
www.stamfordartscentre.com/whats-on/stamford-poetry-events/

Categories // Blog Tags // Events, Poetry

The Lincolnshire Schools Poetry Competition

11.22.2022 by Scott Coe // Leave a Comment

In my role as the current Stamford Poet Laureate, it was my honour to judge this year’s Lincolnshire Schools Poetry Competition, hosted by the Willoughby Memorial Trust Library & Gallery in Corby Glen. There was almost 700 entries to read through.

You can view the winning entries here: Poetry Competition (willoughbygallery.com)

Categories // Blog, Poetry Tags // Poetry, Stamford Poet Laureate

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About Scott

Scott Coe is a performance poet and artist, and is the former Poet Laureate of Stamford. He believes poetry should always be written from the heart – it’s all about feeling and is always at it’s best when written in the moment, when the thoughts run straight from your soul to the pen.

He also has keen interests in visual and audio arts and is working on new projects in these areas.

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