SARAH SMITH

READING WEEPS

Commissioned by BBC Radio Berkshire, as an expression of the community's love, grief and solidarity, following the tragic events in Reading of 20 June 2020, when James Furlong, Joe Ritchie-Bennett and David Wails lost their lives, and many others had their lives changed forever. 

WOKINGHAM IS RUINED

In April 2017 news of a tragic incident in Syria was quickly hidden by UK media, when it became apparent that the perpetrators were linked to NATO, rather than the Assad regime.

Meanwhile, the regeneration of Wokingham town centre hit a new low, with the announced closure of Marks and Spencer.

Only one of these was a genuine outrage.

#Rashideen

THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

For anyone who isn't feeling especially merry. And/or lives in the real world. And/or is fed up with the advertising concept of a 'perfect' Christmas. Written for Carols by Candlelight at Wokingham Baptist Church. Performed here at Boomerang, Hammersmith, Nov 2019.

BUILDING LOVE

First attempt at an animated poem, for both the poet and the illustrator. Long-listed for the Out-spoken Prize for Poetry in Film 2018.

Words: Sarah Smith

Illustration: Paula Oakley

STAINED GLASS SOUL

'Faith is what someone knows to be true, whether they believe it or not.'

(Flannery O'Connor)

Words: Sarah Smith

Stained glass: Marc Chagall

Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

THINGS WE DON'T KNOW

Written for performance at the Reading Literature Festival 2016.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO FALL

A poem about trust and vulnerability, faith and love, written for an Autumn wedding.

Words and film: Sarah Smith

Photography: Bert Kwakkel

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

YOUR GIFT IS BEARING FRUIT

A meditation for those who help others come to terms with their past.

Words and film: Sarah Smith

Music: 'November' by Bensound.com

FILL HER UP

One from the back catalogue, recorded for my debut on YouTube!