This beautiful poem ‘Beloved’ by Salford-based poet Melanie Neads (aka Melanie Rees) was performed live at the Seeds of Hope Creative Day 2023 at Sacred Trinity Salford.

For more of Mel’s fantastic work please see her book (co-written with Sarah Miller) ‘Selkie Singing at the Passing Place’ ((c) copyright flapjack press 2015) https://flapjackpress.co.uk/shop/selkie-singing-at-the-passing-place

‘Beloved’ (c) copyright mel neads