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26th August, 2022

Friday Poem – ‘Navigation Points’ by Emily Blewitt


This week’s Friday Poem is ‘Navigation Points’ by Emily Blewitt from her collection This Is Not A Rescue.

This cover shows a painting of a tabby cat with it's shadow set against a sandy stone background. The text reads: This Is Not A Rescue. Emily Blewitt. 'a riotus, cacophonous and wonderful book.' - Jonathan Edwards

In This Is Not A Rescue we are introduced to a poet whose voice is fresh and striking, who writes both forcefully and tenderly about refusing to be rescued, rescuing oneself, and rescuing others. This book is about finding love and keeping it, negotiating difficult family and personal struggles, and looking at the world with a lively, intelligent and sardonic eye.

Navigation Points Crossing the bridge, you find me by touch alone; have turned off your sat nav, dipped your lights. You feel your way past landmarks, signs, the steady flow of traffic. When you arrive, though, I am still at the threshold. Standing by streetlight, I think I am lost. You smile, then, lead me gently inside; draw the curtains, undress me by sight. You lower your long dark lashes just once: to trace your route across my skin. These moles, you say, fine points for navigation. You’ll map my constellations, you explain, know me anywhere.

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