Beatrice Garland Poetry

Beatrice Garland won the 2001 National Poetry Competition with ‘undressing’. Her first collection was published in 2013, titled The Invention of Fireworks. It was shortlisted for the Forward Prize. She cites John Donne, John Clare, and Seamus Heaney as among her inspirations.

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Kamikaze

‘Kamikaze’ by Garland delves into a pilot’s conflict between duty and life, exploring the harsh societal aftermath of his choice.

Beatrice Garland’s 'Kamikaze' showcases her sensitive, layered style, blending emotional insight with cultural and historical context. The poem captures her interest in how personal decisions collide with social expectations, using poetic restraint and vivid imagery to highlight deeply human dilemmas.

Her father embarked at sunrise

with a flask of water, a samurai sword

in the cockpit, a shaven head

full of powerful incantations

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