"A Luxury We Must Afford"

In 1968, founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew told a room of University of Singapore students, "poetry is a luxury we cannot afford". 

It's an attitude that has unfortunately persisted past its context; in many ways the country's perception of poetry isn't so different from what it was decades ago.

Still, it's moments and situations in which we have to confront the unknown, and the uncertain, when poetry can offer us solace. So here's a compilation of local poets, and anthologies we might turn to. Learn more in this blog post.

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Keeping Skeletons
Tan Lixin | Math Paper Press

Keeping Skeletons

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"Keeping Skeletons" resonates with the rebel in you who cherishes dreams despite restraints. Blending the fight to be oneself with the struggle against exterior forces, this book can ignite your inner fire. Its brevity ensures a poignant, thought-provoking experience. If you're looking to be inspired in under a hundred pages, this might just be the spark you need.
Making Love With Scrabble Tiles - Thryft
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Joshua Ip | Math Paper Press

Making Love With Scrabble Tiles

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"Making Love With Scrabble Tiles" would be a good read for someone who enjoys poetry and wordplay. Joshua Ip's collection invites readers to explore the intricacies of relationships through the lens of language, with each poem crafted from the letters found in Scrabble tiles. The book's unique approach to love and intimacy is a refreshing departure from conventional romance literature.