London Undercurrents by Joolz Sparkes and Hilaire Contra the concentrated lapidiary poems of

the concentrated lapidiary poems of Requiem (‘shrines of remembrance’ for the millions of victims of transatlantic slavery)

the American way versus the English tradition

doing something quite new

doubting its own certainties

singing of ‘a bitter wind blowing from / Paradise

London Undercurrents by Joolz Sparkes and Hilaire Contra the concentrated lapidiary poems ofLondon Undercurrents is a collaboration by two London based female poets Joolz Sparkes and Hilaire. This poetry cycle gives a voice to women who often go unheard, or are self sacrificing in order not to upset the apple cart. There are thousands of women, extraordinary, ordinary, famous or forgotten who have plenty to say and deserve to be heard. The authors want to share the hidden histories of Londons unsung heroines that they have uncovered in their