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Making Other Plans

Reflections on life, love, and the human experience

Nigel Planer author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Flapjack Press

Published:24th Aug '23

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This poetic memoir offers a blend of humor and seriousness, exploring themes of life and love, as captured in Making Other Plans.

In Making Other Plans, Nigel Planer presents a heartfelt collection of poetry that serves as a memoir of sorts. Through a blend of humor and seriousness, he explores the complexities of life, love, aging, and societal issues. Each poem is crafted with emotional depth, offering readers a glimpse into the human experience, marked by both tenderness and moments of frustration.

Planer, who has been honing his craft for over fifty years, brings together a selection of his work that reflects on the myriad of emotions we encounter throughout our lives. His unique perspective allows him to weave together observations that resonate with many, making this collection both relatable and thought-provoking. The poems invite readers to consider their own journeys while providing insight into the universal aspects of existence.

Ultimately, Making Other Plans is more than just a collection of poems; it is a reflection on the nature of creativity and the unexpected moments that shape our lives. Planer reminds us that poetry often emerges when we least expect it, capturing the essence of our experiences and the plans we make along the way.

"A unique piece of poetic time travel. Frequently funny, sometimes alarming, always honest and constantly surprising." -Tim Firth / "Intelligent, inventive and always engaging." -Henry Normal / "Planer's poetry is marked by a true emotional tenderness; he effortlessly weaves together profound insights into the journey of his life with his quick wit." -Shobna Gulati

ISBN: 9781739623142

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

94 pages