Scottish Poetry Library has teamed up with Parkinson’s UK to help promote Poems for Parkinson’s for World Parkinson’s Day on 11th April.
They are asking for people to submit a short poem (around 5-10 lines), telling how Parkinson’s has affected you or someone you care about.
They welcome entries from people of all abilities, so even if it’s your first time writing a poem, why not submit. They are happy to receive poems in English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic.
From the Scottish Poetry Library comes the following information:
“Share your poem on the social media of your choice – Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. You could record your poem on TikTok or YouTube too. Remember to use the hashtag #WorldParkinsonsDay and be sure to tag @ParkinsonsUK and @ByLeavesWeLive (on Twitter)”.
From Parkinson’s UK comes some tips:
“Your poem can be about any aspect of living with Parkinson’s. It could be funny, happy, cheeky, sad or thoughtful. You could write about:
- receiving a diagnosis
- everyday life living with Parkinson’s
- living or working with someone who has Parkinson’s
- the stages of Parkinson’s
- meeting others with Parkinson’s
- a particular symptom or challenge caused by Parkinson’s
- any opportunities you’ve had because of Parkinson’s
- your hopes or fears for the future”
To submit your poem (5 lines maximum) directly to Parkinson’s’ UK use this Link
