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This poem by Victoria Kaye, designed by Coline Besson, can be found at Central Park Café, Bartle Avenue, East Ham, London E6 3AJ and at O12 Bar and Grill, 108-110 The Grove, Stratford, London E15 1NS
The climbing of ladders
Can be murder on the knees
The climbing of ladders
listening
For the squeaks and grunts of approval
the struggle to ascend
with no time to enjoy the view
too easy
to get caught up
in the thrill
until asked
if you are happy or sad
and you have to say
that honestly
you don't know
By Victoria Kaye
Central Park Café, Bartle Avenue, East Ham, London E6 3AJ
Since 2017 Central Park Café has been operated by Bread Club founder Sophie Downer and her team. Sophie has worked for Theo Randall, The River Cafe, The Anchor and Hope and most recently at Vinarius in Bow. The team is passionate about making fantastic quality products, bringing artisanal baking and cookery to Central Park and the East Ham Community. Monday–Sunday, 9am to 3pm. Learn more: Website | Instagram | Facebook
O12 Bar and Grill, 108-110 The Grove, Stratford, London E15 1NS (picture)
Grilled meats, curries, Nepalese specials, continental food, cocktails and much more... O12 Bar and Grill offers you a unique dining experience in a warm atmosphere. Restaurant: Sunday–Thursday, noon to 10pm. Friday–Saturday, noon to 11pm. Bar: Sunday – Thursday, 11am to midnight. Friday – Saturday, 11am to 1am. Learn more.
Photography by Calum Douglas
Born in London, Victoria Kaye is a writer and multi-disciplinary artist. She has worked with fellow members of Spike Island Associates at Tate Modern and contributed to publications by the research group Space Place Practice. Her work has been published in Periodicities Journal of Canada, Beir Bua Journaland 3:AM Magazine and she has worked on the anthology 'Seen As Read' 2021 published by Kingston University Press. She has a pamphlet of poetry, 'Fractured Light: an Anthology' due for publication on 29 June 2022 by Sampson Low. A Masters graduate of the University of the West of England, she is a member of Spike Island Associates and Space Place Practice. She currently lives and works in Bristol. Learn more: Website | Instagram | Twitter
Design by Coline Besson, Master Type Design, ECAL/Universityof Art and Design of Lausanne. Learn more: ECAL MATD | ECAL MATD Instagram | Coline Besson Instagram
Typoetry is a showcase of poetry and Swiss graphic design. Around 30 works by poety from Newham, the UK and Switzerland are forming artistic trails in the London Borough of Newham from 20 May to 17 July 2022. Learn more.
