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'Bill Wootton's poems are kites flown in the sky of our daily lives - hold on to them, go with them.' - Ross Gillett

'Bill Wootton is an empathetic poet with a clear and focused voice. His finely detailed and artfully compressed narrative poems are like mini-novels or movies. His work is accessible yet deep, infused with self-effacing humour which makes it a delight to read.' - Myron Lysenko

'Bill Wootton's nimble poems swing through the daily and the resonances of memory with keen observation and genuine warmth. These poems show how clarity and a playful touch are often hard-won yet richly satisfying.' - Jill Jones