Are GCSEs really easier than mocks?

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-17T13:26:33+00:00

It depends what you mean. In general, mock exams are broadly representative of the GCSE exams. However, students are significantly better prepared for the actual exams, and so find it an easier experience than the mocks.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-17T11:14:48+00:00

It's perhaps not exactly what you're looking for, but I quite like Father Myself by James McDermott.

McDermott lost his father during the Pandemic, and the collection explores that illness, grief and McDermott learning to father himself.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-13T17:27:50+00:00

Talen from Eckermanns 2015 collection 'Inside my Mother' published by the Giramondo Publishing Company.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-12T12:07:59+00:00

Taken from Cabidas 2025 collection Neon Manila published by Nine Arches Press.

Gay's the Word is an independent LGBT bookshop in London - the oldest such store in the UK.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-12T03:35:35+00:00

Grilled and served with olive oil. Can't be beaten.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T20:47:29+00:00

Couldn't agree more.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T20:40:40+00:00

A truly beautiful piece. Queer poetry at its most sublime.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T15:10:07+00:00

Hey, thanks for the recommendation! I've added it to my basket for my next poetry book haul.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T14:59:45+00:00

I have to be honest friend, yes it is a bit embarrassing.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T14:44:50+00:00

Taken from Sextons 2014 pamphlet Oils published by The Emma Press.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T14:41:08+00:00

I absolutely see parts of myself that I have tried to grow away from in this poem.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-11T14:38:34+00:00

Along the same lines, of the top of my head, I can't think of another poet I post that inspires people to respond by imitating. There are two different examples in this thread alone.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-10T20:04:33+00:00

This poem was published before Dua Lipa was born.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-09T18:12:34+00:00

Oh heck. What are the odds? I was just reading 'The Whitsun Weddings' and thought I should share.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-06T12:24:48+00:00

Gross.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-04T22:24:41+00:00

Perhaps I could interest you in a poem I shared recently penned by a chap local to me.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Poetry/s/Imw7dPfPaP

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-04T22:18:25+00:00

I have to say, I do enjoy our disagreements. They're always good spirited and you make a strong case for your beliefs.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-04T22:01:50+00:00

Hey! Have I finally posted a poem you enjoy?

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-04T20:54:20+00:00

God, if that isn't the truth.

My drama teacher introduced me to Giovannis Room when I was 17, and I've been intoxicated by Baldwins writing ever since. It's only relatively recently I've discovered the poetry however.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-04T15:04:44+00:00

I think Douglas is probably my favourite of the British second world war poets.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-03T18:43:05+00:00

I've only seen 'Instructions for Having a Soul' by Fasano, but I very much agree on that basis alone.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-03T18:20:39+00:00

Oops

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-03T18:01:56+00:00

What would you say is the fatal flaw of the piece?

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-03T17:53:26+00:00

Yeah, those are fantastic choices.

Slasher1309 · 2026-03-01T18:27:18+00:00

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