‘Global warming’ by National Poet of Wales, Hanan Issa

As the seasons turn and the weather cools, the subject that has been in the headlines and worried so many of us for months is even more real – the cost of energy crisis.

Hanan Issa, National Poet of Wales wanted to write a poem on this important theme as she’s very concerned about the poverty and hardships facing so many individuals and families in the coming months.

Hanan said: “The question of how we will manage this winter is at the top of everyone’s minds. I wanted to capture the sense of frustration and anger that’s so tangibly present in the collective consciousness while highlighting a sense of hope and the power of community strength.

“It’s our government’s responsibility to ensure no one struggles this winter but it’s part of being a good human to be a source of comfort to those around us as much as we can.”

The cost of energy crisis is set to impact thousands of lives across the UK.

Many will struggle to stay warm over winter and our country’s ability to produce staples like salt and tomatoes will be greatly reduced.

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The poem was translated into Welsh by the poet Grug Muse, and you can read ‘Cynhesu byd eang’ here.