Lemn Sissay
has just returned from a week's tour of India.
He writes a regular column for Poetry Review, and is the writer in residence for at The Royal Festival hall. He has recently judged the John Lewllyn Rhys Prize for literature for The Book Trust, and presented one of Radio 4鈥檚 Fact to Fiction programmes. He's also included in the Today Programme's online audio advent calendar.
please may I read a copy of "you're so perfect"
Complain about this postA friend heard it this morning and wishes to use some of words on her son's memorial stone. She was very moved by the words and we cannot find the poem anywhere.
So grateful - Merel Perrett
This is for Lemn Sissay,,,,, for the poem YOUR SO PERFECT! Thank you so much..... Could we please have a copy..... we had so many telephone calls after the show and many of them included how much your poem was loved! Both Eric and I would like to thank you so much.
Most sincerely yours, Loretta Kaye
Complain about this postPlease can I have a copy of Lemn Sissay's poem, "you're so perfect". I heard it this morning and was so moved. Thank you so much for such a beautiful poem.
Complain about this postPlease could you help me.
Is it possible to down load the audio / transcript of "you're so perfect", for a very close member of the family who has just recieved some bad news.
Stewart K Hughes
Complain about this postI would just like to tell Lemn how much I loved his poem 'You Are So Perfect'. It absolutely blew me away, and I would love to be able to hear it again. With so much pain in the world, it was wonderful to hear something so beautiful. Could you tell me where I can find it PLEASE?
Thank you so much,
Jane Blunt
Complain about this postAnother plea for a copy of 'you're so perfect' - it is one of the most beautifull poems I've heard for a long time and I'd really love to be able to share it with my partner.
Complain about this postHope no-one minds - i transcribed it because i loved it so.
Perfect by Lemn Sissay
You are so perfect
When you kick them
The leaves flick back to the trees
Look back at you
And applaud
You are so perfect
Trees part in forests
To share suns shine
Squirrels watch you between acorns
Foxes wake
You are so perfect
Your winter coat buttons itself
And hugs your heart
Library books unfurl on tables
Stretch and wait for you to walk past
You are so perfect
Rivers have built their own bridges
Knowing that one day
You'll walk across them
Just to catch your reflection
They left a pile of stones for you to throw
And the waves carry each stone to the bed
Count them, look up at you and applaud
You are so perfect
Complain about this postTraffic lights time themselves
Days before you arrive
So your stride won't be broken
And the cars can rest
And the world can stop
Tables in the citys restaurants lay themselves
To the waiters amazement
Knowing that a man will stop for coffee
Knowing that you will walk past at 3.30pm
And he'd been waiting for you
All his life too
Another request for a copy of Lemn Sissay's Poem You're so Perfect, or some direction as to where I could find it - has it been published in any of his books? Thank you
Complain about this postSue Blackwood
Another request for a copy of Lemn Sissay's Poem You're so Perfect, or some direction as to where I could find it - has it been published in any of his books? Thank you
Complain about this postSue Blackwood
Another request for a copy of Lemn Sissay's Poem You're so Perfect, or some direction as to where I could find it - has it been published in any of his books? Thank you
Complain about this postSue Blackwood
did anyone transcribe the poem that he read that used the word dead and death in every line?
Complain about this postplease can someone let me have a copy?
thank you
This has to be one of the best love poems ever written!
Complain about this postHello - listened to the programme this morning and it reminded me that I'd wanted to hear "Perfect" again - still loving it - I read the transcription below and it made me cry!
I was wondering (like others) if it's published anywhere? I've visited the poet's site but couldn't see it.
Cheers
Complain about this postMarina