The Movement of Bodies

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The collection features a diverse range of characters, from historical figures like George Mackay Brown and Johnny Cash to a wartime lion-keeper and sailors in a Shetland churchyard. A significant poem reflects on the poignant life and death of a young soldier who died from hypothermia during the Napoleonic Wars, offering a deep elegiac meditation. Additionally, "Googlisms" presents an amusing exploration of quirky definitions sourced from Google, adding an unexpected twist to the collection's themes.