The title of the poem alludes to Greta Garbo’s best-known line, “I want to be alone”, and the poem may be Garbo speaking ...

"All That We Ask of You Is To Always Be Happy," Durham poet Bridget Bell's debut collection, comes out on February 4.

Watch Ian McMillan's tips on writing poems for special occasions Pre-school fun in a magical world of poetry. Tips and advice for budding slam poets and writers. The BBC is not responsible for the ...

The poems that speak to us so strongly that we return to them in times of confusion, fear, loneliness or joy. Some of us might choose to scribble a couple of lines on a Post It and stick it to the ...