Tribute: Three Commemorative Poems by Simon Armitage women ” Hirshfield’s world is one

” Hirshfield’s world is one filled with beauty

and so his poetry needs to be read in its entirety to be fully appreciated

Using an innovative form

insightful and fascinating – absolutely wonderful

and is unafraid to confront violence and cruelty

Tribute: Three Commemorative Poems by Simon Armitage women ” Hirshfield’s world is oneThe poems collected in Tribute: Three Commemorative Poems were composed by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for three significant royal occasions. 'The Patriarchs: An Elegy' was written after Prince Philip passed away in April 2021, 'Queenhood' celebrates the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee in June 2022, while 'Floral Tribute' was composed upon her death, three months later. Gathered together and introduced by a short author's note, this