Ruth Padel

Frank Skinner's Poetry Podcast by Avalon

Dec 4, 202449:50Arts

A poem by Ruth Padel results in Frank staring, for 15 minutes, at an embroidery of an elephant. The poem referenced is ‘Mary’s Elephant, Elizabeth’s Spinet’ from ‘The Soho Leopard’ by Ruth Padel. Learn more about your ad...

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