BSL poem Childrens Park by Richard Carter signmetaphor 2015-05-13 | Deaf poet Richard Carter's signed poem (in British Sign Language) "Children's Park" tells a cinematic signed story using visual vernacular to tell of an assassin's foiled attempt to shoot a child and was performed at the Bristol Poetry Festival in 2010.For more of Richard Carter’s BSL poetry, go to www.bslpoetry.co.uk and facebook.com/bslpoetryThe poems in this channel are part of the collection made as the University of Bristol Sign Language Poetry Anthology created 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/richardcarterchildrenspark.pdf
BSL poem John Wilson For a Deaf Friend signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Grass signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Kayak signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Language signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Steps signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Haiku signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 People signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Tsunami signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Beautiful signmetaphor 2015-08-17 | 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 Carter signmetaphor 2015-05-18 | 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/bslpoetryThe 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 Dreams by Donna Williams signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 2010The 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 Bellas Penguins by Donna Williams signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 press
BSL poem Apple by Donna Williams signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 press
BSL poem Two Communities by John Wilson signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 2010The 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.pdf
BSL poem Time by John Wilson signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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.pdf
BSL poem Morning by John Wilson signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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.pdf
BSL poem Three Haiku by Johanna Mesch signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 atsigninghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johannameschthreehaiku.pdf
BSL poem Home by John Wilson signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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.pdf
BSL poem Lift by John Wilson signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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.pdf
BSL poem Ocean by Johanna Mesch signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 atsigninghandsacrossthewater.files.wordpress.com/2015/09/johannameschocean.pdf
BSL poem Earhquake by Johanna Mesch signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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 Mesch signmetaphor 2015-05-15 | 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.
