My Acrostic Mother

"A cleverly crafted collection of acrostic poems dedicated to [Trisha's] mother"

"There is humour, love and a heart-tugging poignancy in this very special collection"

This deftly illustration collection celebrates the life of the poet's mother who, from the 1950s, was 'just a housewife'. It highlights were pursuit of perfection and struggle to conform as the role of women changes through the decades.

There is laughter in Kaftans and Negligees and vulnerability in Sheer Genius, Agoraphobia, and Miscarriage.

These acrostic poems are told from the viewpoint of a child, with plenty of humour and tenderness.

"Her writing evokes a range of emotions, and the imagery is sublime"

"These poems are a wonderfully warm hug for the reader."

Several of Trisha Broomfield's poems have been featured on BBC Upload. You can hear more on the podcast 'Poetry Worth Hearing'.