We discuss Menna Elfen’s ‘Mother’s Day at Greenham, 1984’ in this episode.
Jerry Hunter scrutinizes the structure and style of the poem, noting how the poet takes advantage of the flexibility of free measure. She also discusses the images that are central to her.
Richard Wyn Jones explains the historical and political context, explaining the central role of Welsh women in the protests that took place near the Greenham Common military site.