An anthology of poems which explore poetry as storytelling, and the power of words to transmit meaning across millennia, transcending cultures and identities. This vibrant collection takes the reader on a journey from ancient poetic texts, through modernity, to an exploration of the new digital age. It explores themes of sexuality, objectification, loss, technology, religion, authoritarianism, censorship and language change. The breadth of this collection, celebrating diversity of poetic form, offers something for all levels of readers.