The Occupant

In galleries and living rooms, on trains and trams, Jane Draycott illuminates mysterious scenes, capturing occupants in moments of reflection and dream. A gardener steals from a still-life; a commuter invokes a braver self; a grand piano dreams in an abandoned sanatorium. These poems delve into the nature of reality and perception, inviting readers to find meaning in the everyday.

At the heart of this collection, the title poem, 'The Occupant,' draws inspiration from Martinus Nijhoff's modernist narrative, tracing a search through a stifling summer city where 'at tills/ and kiosks police post notices,/ Missing: Have you seen this wind?' Discover a world where memory and place intertwine, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Perfect for readers of contemporary poetry and literary enthusiasts.