Bookmarkquinn

Poems of grit, fun and nonsense. #bookmarkquinn

IWD

8th March

With it being International Women’s Day I thought it would only right to publish a poem and a haiku.

The poem below was on the local radio yesterday ALLfm in Manchester, it was very pleased.

I hope you all enjoy the poem.

Fly High Gal
By Mark Quinn

Amy Johnson was her name,
flying a plane was her fame.
She set off from Croydon in a secondhand plane
and nineteen days later they all knew her name.
For she landed in Port Darwin in the land of Oz,
and all because,
she was the first woman to fly.
Hitting the sky so high,
she didn’t need a halo
– she flew to Australia, solo.
In her Gipsy Moth with courage and grit,
this brilliant lady was a Brit.
With guts and determination,
she flew solo from nation to nation.
She broke many more records after that,
Amy Johnson, I take off my hat.
For you are a woman
and a woman so dear
– not forgetting, you were the first female ground engineer.

Amy Johnson

HAIKU

Around this great globe.

To all the women and girls.

We salute you all.

Mark Quinn

Mark Quinn, widely recognized by his pen name Bookmarkquinn, is a poet, author, and spoken word artist based in Manchester, UK. With a style that marries vulnerability, grit, and humour, he describes his writing as “words; some from my heart and some from my arse.” That striking blend of the raw and the tender defines his work—and has earned him a loyal following both online and on stage. Writing under the moniker The Mancunian Poet, Quinn has published several poetry collections that reflect his deep commitment to emotional honesty and human connection. His books Life As We Know It and I’m Happy and I Know It are powerful, accessible works that explore themes of mental health, personal growth, and the emotional turbulence of modern life—always with a uniquely Mancunian voice. In addition to poetry, Quinn is also the author of Someday We’ll Understand: The True Story of the Missing Fishing Trawler The Doris Burton, a heartfelt nonfiction exploration that blends local history with poignant storytelling. The book serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring impact of untold stories. His uplifting title Promoting Positivity continues his mission to share messages of encouragement and resilience in everyday life, while his children’s collection, Edwin the Bear Story Collection, showcases his talent for storytelling across ages—offering whimsical, thoughtful tales that spark imagination and kindness in young readers. Beyond the written word, Bookmarkquinn is an engaging live performer, regularly sharing his work on stages throughout Manchester and beyond, including appearances on Mancunia TV. He also brings poetry directly to his audience via Instagram, TikTok, and Tumblr, creating a space where art, authenticity, and mental health awareness meet. Through every piece he writes and every poem he speaks, Bookmarkquinn invites us to feel a little deeper, think a little more, and find beauty in both the light and the shadows. Learn more and find his latest work at markquinn.uk, and follow him on social media @bookmarkquinn.

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