Michel François presents his Odyssey of absurd and often poignant tales with a liberation of imagery from voices within on a splintered trail through ruminating rhymes.

He illustrates without barriers, often provoking, the absurdness of thought, game-play of unrelated ideas and images in both French and English.

Michel François writes in both French and English which, in the realm of creative work is not usual – this phenomenon is compounded with the activity to self translate.

‘it is the only way’ Michel François claims ‘to remain faithful to
the theme and essence of the poems at the same time affording liberty to
embellish and enrich the work at will!’

Imagine the witnessing of the birth of the ‘inexpressible’, The ‘unutterable’ or, ‘indescribable’, all in the shape of a poem!

‘Fingers grope for tangible delights
thwarts revival’s attempt to find the unknown’s parallel of the intangible ’
© Michel François

His cOLLECtions:
Prismes © 1996
Second Rain(Seconde Pluie)© 2006 French/English(limited 1st Edition)
Second Rain(Seconde Pluie)© 2008 French/English(limited 2nd Edition)
In our Veins © French and English due 2008
Compendium of Poetic Images French/English due 2008
In our Veins/Dans nos Veines due 2010

Awards:
Concours International Litteraire France
National Library of Poetry USA

Poetry in Performance:
A series of events are planned for 2009/2010 in the UK and France when Michel François will recite a selection of his poems with complimentary music from  local musicians.
Details of forthcoming recitals/competitions will be announced later in 2009.

The David Burland poetry prize 2009 Inspired by and created in, the memory of David Burland (1912-2004) Founder of Anna Burland Services An opportunity for new and unpublished Poets writing in either French or English Application Form and Rules for Entry available. Information: www.davidburlandpoetryprize.com