Jizzen
by Kathleen Jamie
'Jizzen' is old Scots for childbed. This is an amazing exploration of childbirth - deeply personal and lyrical, yet full of knowing humour and disturbing references to old folklore. If you've been through it, you'll recognise loads; if you haven't, this will give you a taste of the complicated emotions involved.
Extract
Oh whistle and I'll come to ye,
my lad, my wee shilpit ghost
summonsed from tomorrow
from Ultrasound
Parallels
The Wellspring by Sharon Olds
The Blue Jay's Dance by Louise Erdrich
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