Poetry is more than words on a page—it is the pulse of emotion, the echo of memory, and the voice of the soul. Welcome to the official blog of Colin Dawson, where poetry meets reflection, inspiration, and raw human experience.
Poetry is more than words on a page—it is the pulse of emotion, the echo of memory, and the voice of the soul. Welcome to the official blog of Colin Dawson, where poetry meets reflection, inspiration, and raw human experience.
This blog is an intimate space where Colin shares his thoughts on poetry, life, and the stories behind his verses. Here, you’ll find:
• Behind-the-Scenes Insights – Discover the inspirations, struggles, and creative process behind Colin’s poetry.
• Exclusive Poems – Read never-before-seen works, drafts, and experimental pieces.
• Personal Reflections – Explore essays and musings on love, loss, addiction, and the art of writing.
• Discussions on Literature – Engage with Colin’s take on poetry, classic literature, and contemporary works.
• Event Updates & Announcements – Stay informed about upcoming readings, book releases, and poetry performances.
Hello all, the working title for my second full-length collection of poetry is A Fatality of Roses, which will be released after Waterloo Dawn. It’s amazing just how many top-tier
Waterloo Dawn — A Critical Review By J.M. Calder, Independent Literary Critic Waterloo Dawn by Colin Dawson is an arresting, unflinching, and emotionally resonant work of contemporary poetry that not
Hello everyone, IMPORTANT UPDATE: Unfortunately, I woke up to some bad news that my Facebook accounts were suspended and I currently have no access to them. The reason why this
As I get closer and closer to releasing this book (the publishing world moves. so. damn. slow.) I wanted to open the first page and give you the table of
Heraklion Hideaway, towards the end of our most recent trip in Greece, I was dealing with the inevitability of something I said would not occur in which I promised I
“A Place to Put the Storm” By Colin Dawson I’ve spent most of my life trying to make sense of a mind that never quite made peace with itself. From
