We will read together the work of contemporary poets who were shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Poetry as published by Faber: Poems of the Decade 2011-2020: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2011-2020, ISBN 978057 1325405. This is the required text for this ten session course. No prior knowledge of poetry is required. The class will discuss a handful of poets in each session sharing their thoughts and opinions. This is a collaborative and participative discussion group with no formal teaching, led by enthusiasts who have no training in poetry. They work with the combined knowledge, deliberation and wisdom of the group to explore and enhance enjoyment by reading poetry together. The course format has been refined over the years and will be familiar to those who have studied various modern and contemporary poets with Jean and Chris.