The Earth Still Shakes

The Earth Still Shakes is a compelling collection of contemporary poetry by Cerys Pugh that explores love, loss, memory, identity, and the emotional aftershocks of personal and collective experience. Through vivid imagery and lyrical language, the poems connect the natural world with the complexities of the human heart, creating a rich and immersive reading experience. Drawing on recurring motifs of seasons, rivers, flowers, birds, and the night sky, Pugh crafts poems that are both intimate and expansive. The collection includes a range of forms, from concise haiku and tanka to longer, experimental pieces, reflecting a distinctive and versatile poetic voice. Haunting, thought-provoking, and ultimately hopeful, The Earth Still Shakes is a memorable collection for readers of contemporary literary poetry. It offers a powerful meditation on resilience, transformation, and the enduring beauty that can emerge from uncertainty.

Pages: 108, Paperback, British Publishers