I’m delighted to welcome Paul Brookes back to Patricia’s Pen as he launches his new limited edition pamphlet These Random Acts of Wildness published by Glass Head Press (2023), founded by eminent poet Ian Parks. Without further ado, it’s over to Paul.

These Random Acts of Wildness

Paul Brookes

Wildlife Trust’s 30 Days Wild annual campaign in June encourages people to enjoy Random Acts Of Wildness. I set myself a challenge to write 30 sonnets using their prompts. More marvellous ideas can be found in Lucy McRobert’s marvellous book 365 Days Wild.

The wonderful cover of my book was designed by genius artworker Jane Cornwell. She used my photo taken of The Fallen Angel in Wombwell Cemetery wittily adding a yellow duster for it to hold, and adding my name to the angel’s plinth. The actual figure is the only white angel in Wombwell Cemetery and…