Culture Poetry 25 October 2023 The NS Poem: Birds of the Arctic A new poem by Simon Armitage. By Simon Armitage Photo by Universal Images Group via Getty Images) When sliced open,the cormorant’s stomach dazzledwith sequins, glow sticks and fake opals. A running sewerpooled in the gut of the long-tailed skua. Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Content from our partners More than a landlord: A future of opportunity Spotlight Towards an NHS fit for the future Spotlight How drones can revolutionise UK public services Spotlight Topics in this article : Animals , Birds , Wildlife
