S2 E2 – 'What's in a Name?' Ft. Theresa Lola, Jay Sandhu & Mark Grist

We're kicking off Season 2 of We, The Poets with a deep dive into the power of names and poetry that pays attention. Jay Sandhu and Mark Grist sit down with award-winning poet Theresa Lola to talk about her stunning new collection, Ceremony for the Nameless—a rich, resonant exploration of identity, memory, and language.

We get into:

• Why names carry such weight in our lives and our writing.

• The difference between writing poetry and short stories.

• How poets like Neruda and Dickinson find magic in the mundane.

• Some helfpul rituals and routines that shape the creative process.

• The evolving power of poem titles—especially when students rename your work!

Plus, fresh new pieces from James Domestic and Hannah Walker, and a few surprising tangents (as always).

📚 Buy Theresa’s collection: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462275/ceremony-for-the-nameless-by-lola-theresa/9781802065794
📸 Follow Theresa on Instagram: @theresa_lola
📬 Want to share your thoughts or send us a poem?

Email us: mark@wethepoets.com