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Echoes from the Eighties

I heard it back then
about lesbians and gay men
Now I hear it again
The deniers of rights
now have trans in their sights

Joe: conspiracy

Conspiracy (a poem for Joe)

Conspiracy (a poem for Joe) Banging on your door at dawnStrong-arm tactics – brains or brawn?Eight hours in a holding cellWhat you’ve done – well, who can tell?Held on evidence unknownTook your laptop, took your phoneMaking plans to stop pollution?Colluding

Drill, baby, drill

Drill, baby, drill

Drill, baby, drill
with greed-driven skill
Twisted and screwed
short-sighted and crude

Station Road

Station Road

I live in a village with a Station Road.
It has houses with low walls
the village hall, community library
no shops, a couple of bus stops
the Parish Council office
and a Station Drive coming off it.

Wheelchair user breaking chains: disability liberation

10 questions for Disability History Month

All4Inclusion asked me ten questions, and posted them and my answers on its website as part of its Disability History Month celebrations Ten questions for Disability History Month 1. Can I start by asking you to tell us a little

What Rough Beast: poems on Trump and Trumpism

What Rough Beast: poems on Trump and Trumpism

As citizens vote in the Presidential election in the USA, an anthology of poems opposing Donald Trump is published in the UK – and it includes Janine Booth’s poem, ‘Hallelujah President Trump’.

Oswestry Pride Cabaret 2025

Hermon Chapel Arts Centre Chapel Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, United Kingdom

After Janine's performance at Oswestry Pride last year, they've only gone and invited her back! Oswestry Pride cabaret - a word from the organisers For Oswestry Pride's second year they return with an 18+ only variety show at the jewel ... Read More

We Shall Overcome – Derby

Dubrek Studios Bridge Street, Derby, United Kingdom

Janine delivers a poetry set as part of an awesome bill at We Shall Overcome's all-day event. The line-up: Matt Johnson Joe Solo Attila the Stockbroker Jonny Wallis Luddites UK Mary Moden Band Just Fran Matt Hill Sophie Sparham Janine ... Read More

Poeting in the Forest of Dean

Jolter, Mitcheldean Unit 3/6 The Mews, Brook Street, Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire

Janine returns to the Forest of Dean to perform at Mitcheldean's regular poetry night at Jolter's. It is nearly five years since Janine's last visit to the area, so expect loads of fabulous new material. Tickets: £6  

Soteria in the Pub

The Betsey Trotwood 56 Farringdon Road, London, United Kingdom

Poeting for humane, non-coercive mental health services. Ticket information to follow.

Disability / Autism