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Poetry event held in honour of Benjamin Zephaniah

Poets read out 65 poems before attaching them to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The readings were held in Burbury Park in Birmingham on Saturday, following a competition co-ordinated by charity Birmingham TreePeople.
Icon for www.birminghammail.co.ukBirmingham Mail · 19d

For the love of Benjamin Zephaniah - poems planted among the trees at Newtown event

An inspired 'trees and poems' legacy is being created in the heart of Birmingham to remember the city's literary genius Benjamin Zephaniah. The trees – a mixture of fruit trees and other species chosen for their stunning blossom or autumn foliage ...
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Music, poetry and joy mark the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day tribute

A festival of “music, poetry, joy and laughter” has taken place to honour the trailblazing artist and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born dub poet, who appeared in hit BBC show ...
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Performing a poem

It will help you see the pattern of the poem. For more about rhyming schemes, watch this video. Think about how Benjamin Zephaniah performed his poem, then answer these questions. You could write ...
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“More love”: first Benjamin Zephaniah Day celebrated the much-loved poet with music and tributes

“Poetry was never meant to be locked away ... thanks to Qian Zephaniah for opening the event. “To Benjamin’s wife Qian Zephaniah, I would like to say a huge thank you for opening our very ...
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Tree trail planted to honour life of Birmingham poet Benjamin Zephaniah

The life of Birmingham poet, musician and actor Benjamin Zephaniah has been celebrated in a new tree trail near his home. 65 trees have been planted in Burbury Park with 65 poems attached to them ...
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Gods and Monsters – Mythological Poems

Sampson’s collection of mythological poems includes retellings from Roman, Greek, ancient Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Aztec, Mayan and Incan mythology from poets such as Benjamin Zephaniah ...
Icon for www.bbc.co.ukBBC · 18d

Poetry event held in honour of Benjamin Zephaniah

Poems have been read out and attached to newly planted trees in honour of writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah. The 65 readings were carried out in Burbury Park in Birmingham on Saturday ...
Icon for www.eveningnews24.co.ukNorwich Evening News · 25d

Music, poetry and joy mark the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day tribute

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A festival of “music, poetry, joy and laughter” has taken place to honour the trailblazing artist and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born dub poet, who appeared in hit BBC show Peaky ...
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Music, poetry and joy mark the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day tribute

A festival of “music, poetry, joy and laughter” is taking place to honour the trailblazing artist and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born dub poet, who appeared in hit BBC show ...
Icon for uk.news.yahoo.comYahoo News UK · 25d

Music, poetry and joy mark the first Benjamin Zephaniah Day tribute

A festival of “music, poetry, joy and laughter” has taken place to honour the trailblazing artist and activist Benjamin Zephaniah. The Handsworth-born dub poet, who appeared in hit BBC show Peaky Blinders as Jeremiah Jesus, died at the age of 65 in ...