BSL poem Five Senses by Paul Scottsignmetaphor2024-10-20 | BSL poem Five Senses by Paul ScottBSL poem John Wilson For a Deaf Friendsignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet John Wilson’s signed poem (in British Sign Language with international signing) "For a Deaf Friend" is a poem that tells the story of a deaf man’s contributions to society that are not appreciated at first but are finally recognized by a very high honour. It was recorded as part of the second Signing Hands Across the Water festival at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, April 2014. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Penny Beschizza Grasssignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet Penny Beschizza’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Grass" is a haiku poem that shows grass withering in strong sunshine. It was recorded as part of the first BSL haiku festival at Bristol Deaf Club in 2006. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.Johanna Mesch Kayaksignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Kayak" describes a trip in a kayak, with moments of calm and moments of high adventure. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Penny Beschizza Sign Languagesignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet Penny Beschizza’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Sign Language" is a haiku poem that shows two people meeting cautiously and discovering each other through sign language. It was recorded as part of the first BSL haiku festival at Bristol Deaf Club in 2006. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Siobhan ODonovan Sixty-One Stepssignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet Siobhan O'Donovan’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Sixty-one Steps" is a haiku poem that shows people passing along a flight of steps, as seen from the prespective of the steps. It was recorded as part of the first BSL haiku festival at Bristol Deaf Club in 2006. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Johanna Mesch Four Seasons Haikusignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language, with international signs) "Four Seasons (Haiku)" describes a single snapshot scene describing each season. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem John Wilson For Two Special Peoplesignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet John Wilson’s signed poem (in British Sign Language with international signing) "For Two Special People" is a poem that describes the happy homes of two friends, where the cat is in charge. It was recorded as part of the second Signing Hands Across the Water festival at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, April 2014. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Johanna Mesch Tsunamisignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Tsunami" describes a violent flood but who – or what – is caught up in the water? The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.SASL poem Atiyah Asmal & Modiegi Moime Ugly Beautifulsignmetaphor2015-08-17 | Deaf poets Atiyah Asmal and Modiegi Moime’s signed poem (in South African Sign Language with international signing) "Ugly Beautiful" is a duet poem that describes two sides of nature, which can be gentle or cruel. It was recorded as part of the second Signing Hands Across the Water festival at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, April 2014. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Time by Richard Cartersignmetaphor2015-05-18 | Deaf poet Richard Carter's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Time" describes the rapid passing of events before his 40th birthday. It was performed at The Graduate School of Education at the University of Bristol in October 2010. For more of Richard Carter’s BSL poetry, go to www.bslpoetry.co.uk and facebook.com/bslpoetry The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave pressBSL poem Raspberry by Kabir Kapoorsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Gut Feeling by Kabir Kapoorsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem We not Me by Kabir Kapoorsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Pixar by Kabir Kapoorsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Cradle to Grave by Kabir Kapoorsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Graduation Dreams by Donna Williamssignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Donna Williams's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Graduation Dreams" is a light-hearted look at what students with a deaf studies degree may dream of in the future. It was performed at the University of Bristol in February 2010 The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Graduation by Vitalis Katakinassignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Bellas Penguins by Donna Williamssignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Donna Williams's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Bella’s Penguins" is an analogy that compares a deaf person’s communication in deaf and hearing worlds with a penguin’s ability to move on land and in water. It was performed in February 2011 at the Bristol centre for Deaf people. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave pressBSL poem University Haiku by Vitalis Katakinassignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Apple by Donna Williamssignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Donna William's signed poem (in British Sign Language) “Apple" tells a story of a person tempted by a snake to eat an apple from the tree and finds that eating it allows the person to sign freely. It was performed in February 2011 at the University of Bristol. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave pressBSL poem The Fates by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Kettle by Maria Gibsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Two Communities by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet John Wilson's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Two Communities" tells of a mining disaster that involves some deaf miners, and the effect it has on their loved ones above ground. The poem is inspired by, adapted from, or retold after the English language poem 'Explosion' by Philip Larkin. It was performed in a studio at the Centre for Deaf Studies in Bristol University in 2010 The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at: signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johnwilsontwocommunities.pdfBSL poem Time by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet John Wilson's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Time" tells of a deaf boy's search for the meaning of Time, aided by a deaf teacher. It was performed in a studio at the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Bristol in 2010. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at: signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johnwilsontime.pdfBSL poem Sunset by Nigel Howardsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem England by Nigel Howardsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Cat by Nigel Howardsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Deaf by Nigel Howardsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Evolution by Kabir Kapoorsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Twin Leaves by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Morning by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet John Wilson's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Morning" is a haiku poem with a twist at the end. It was performed in a studio at the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Brsitol in 2010. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at: signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johnwilsonmorning.pdfBSL poem Three Haiku by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Three Haiku" shows three short 'snapshot' images, with a twist at the end of each. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johannameschthreehaiku.pdfBSL poem Home by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet John Wilson's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Home" tells of a young deaf boy subjected to the scientific experiment of oralism and the Russian dog Laika, subjected to the scientific experiment of the space programme. It was performed in a studio at the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Brsitol in 2010. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at: signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johnwilsonhome.pdfBSL poem Icon by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Son by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Lift by John Wilsonsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet John Wilson's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "lift" is a haiku poem that anthropomorphises the lift. It was performed in a studio at the Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Brsitol in 2010. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at: signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johnwilsonlift.pdfBSL poem Party by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Ocean by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Ocean" shows how pollution damages the oceans. This poem shows an anthropomorphised ocean. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press. A full translation and commentary on the poem and its features is available at signinghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johannameschocean.pdfBSL poem Earhquake by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Earthquake" tells of the destruction of cities by violent forces. Or does it? The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem Aeroplane by Johanna Meschsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | Deaf poet Johanna Mesch’s signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Aeroplane" tells of a tragedy that ends with a hopeful note as the 'soul' of the aeroplane ascends. The poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology with the aim to study metaphor in sign language poetry. The poem is discussed in the book Introducing sign language literature folklore and creativity, by Rachel Sutton-Spence and Michiko Kaneko, published by Palgrave press.BSL poem The Ugly Duckling by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Walking Down the Street by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Unsound Views by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Seasons by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Dorothy Miles The Catsignmetaphor2015-05-15 | BSL poem "The Cat" by Dorothy MilesBSL poem The Staircase by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Our Dumb Friends by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Immortal Invisible by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Language for the Eye by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...BSL poem Elephants Dancing by Dorothy Milessignmetaphor2015-05-15 | ...