RADIATOR BLEED KEY

Marcelle Newbold

We learn, quickly, to master 

self-regulation 

the minute manipulation 

of the tap that releases 

just the right amount 

of self, for a given situation.

Half a turn, one turn, 

fully open gush —

the balance 

between safety 

and burn.

Marcelle Newbold's writing explores place and inheritance. Bridport Prize shortlisted, her poems have been published in online magazines, and print anthologies. She is managing editor of Nightingale & Sparrow literary press. Marcelle lives in Cardiff, Wales where she trained as an architect.