Poetry

Damon Lord is an accomplished poet, and was appointed the thirteenth Worcestershire Poet Laureate on 11th June 2023 for 2023/24 .

Below you can find out more about his books and buy them!

Colour Theory now available to purchase online!

Cover of "Colour Theory: A kaleidoscopic anthology by Worcester's Student Poetry Society and friends"

15 December 2023. The Student Poetry Society at the University of Worcester expresses heartfelt gratitude to its supporters for their contributions during the creation of their debut anthology. The team is thrilled to announce the availability of Colour Theory for purchase online, providing readers with the perfect festive gift option. The book includes five poems from the current Worcestershire Poet Laureate, Damon Lord.

Damon has been an ardent supporter of this project from its inception, and attended the successful launch night earlier this year, reading a selection of his poetry, including the audience favourite Dirge for a Fallen Thunderbox, a poem about an upturned portable toilet.

The anthology is now available through the official Mini Poetry Press website at the following link: https://minipoetrypress.sumupstore.com/product/colour-theory

To ensure a seamless shopping experience, all orders will be promptly dispatched in padded envelopes via first-class postage/Royal Mail within the UK. The Student Poetry Society extends its sincere appreciation to everyone involved in this incredible project, emphasizing the significance of their support.

Damon Lord, wearing a black t-shirt depicting Edgar Allen Poe and H.P. Lovecraft, in a solemn pose, holding a copy of the book in his left hand, before a bright multicoloured background
Photo by Angie Lord 2023

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Book Cover: "Sathan Graymalkin the Witch's Cat" by Damon Lord

Sathan Graymalkin
the Witch's Cat
(2014)

As Hallowe'en approaches each year, let us wonder at the happenings in the witch's lair. What history tells us of the secrets of the witch may not always be useful, because unreliable accounts are abound of distressed women forced to confess under great duress from such savage, brutal figures as Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General.


It is to the familiars of the witches, or the magical animal companions as you might consider them, we must therefore turn to gain a glimpse of the mysterious ways. This short collection of 10 poems, then, is the rare opportunity for the familiars to speak for themselves and to share their secrets. Listen carefully, harken to their voices, for they do not speak often, but when they do, it is magical.

Book Cover: "Rise from the Fire" by Damon Lord

Rise from the Fire
(2014)

Poetry explores new levels of darkness and light in this, the long-awaited second collection of Damon Lord's poetry. Bouncing between themes as varied as war, social networking and living as a zombie, there is something wry for everyone.

Book Cover: "Enigma in the Darkness" by Damon Lord

Enigma in the Darkness
(2013)

Tortured by wriggling rhymes gnawing away at the shadowy inside of his head, Damon Lord could only finally find release by letting the words escape onto the written page. "Enigma in the Darkness" is the product of that dark and twisted mind, containing poems on topics as varied as werewolves and whale hunting.


Join Damon Lord on a poetic journey, encompassing black humour, horror, and science fiction, with an occasional light touch to show life is unfortunately not as bleak as he hopes.