There have been mixed opinions on the new 35million pound library, but the question I’d like answered, is what did 35million actually buy?
When talking about the library most students will point out the distance of the library as being the main issue. Before, the library was on campus, but now it is a good thirteen minute walk away (and yes I was sad enough to time it!) and that was walking quickly, let alone carrying books, bags, in the rain, sleet and snow – treacherous times for us ladies in …

Through the still blue of the half-light,
In a shroud of guilty sweat,
He tries to still the roaring silence;
Tries, and fails, to forget.
Twitching flesh will not obey him,
Through clenching mouth and tacky teeth
His heavy breath becomes erratic;

A prophet visited my door last night
He said my life was fading fast
And I was to be alone
Before he left he snatched my coat
Then warned me of the coldness
How very helpful I thought
To be without an idea of expectancy
And coatless as well

Last night

I rubbed elbows with the moon
Told the stars my secrets
But the clouds knew
What weighed on my heavy heart