Liz Lochhead

In the poem, Lochhead explores memory and identity by recalling staying overnight in the boyhood room of a boyfriend while visiting his mother for the first time. She looks at the the things in the room and wonders how she will fit into this life.

In this poem, Lochhead asks us to consider the way the elderly are treated in our society and how the process of aging changes our perceptions of individuals.

In this poem, Lochhead exposes some of the negative aspects of certain female friendships.

In this poem, Lochhead reveals the uncomfortable rivalry that can often exist between a mother and her son’s partner.

In this poem, the speaker reflects on the memory and loss of their mother whilst clearing out her belongings after her death.

In this poem, the speaker witnesses a young boy’s birthday being celebrated in a garden during the coronavirus pandemic.