A poem that started off as a letter I wrote to myself.

Talking Myself Back Into Love: A Spoken Word

This soundscape is a creative interpretation of my art exhibition at a cafe in Pontypridd (Zucco). It aims to allow people who can't see the art experience it through sound. It is both a creative piece and an access resource.

The exhibition is the result of a project with the Pontypridd community. It aimed to promote social inclusion, build connections, and give people a space to get involved in creating art. The artwork includes pieces made by participants and by me based on our conversations. We talked about belonging, hope, identity, culture, and hope. This poem and soundscape aim to capture that.

It will take you to distant lands, to which I or others are connected. It's a tribute to the many layers and complexities of "home". It will also include sounds from this time and place, grounding you in the cafe where these encounters took place.

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