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This poem by Fontanna Kennedy, designed by Matthieu Cortat, can be found at Nationwide Building Society, 329 Green Street, London E13 9AB and at Our Newham Work, 112-118 The Grove, Stratford, London E15 1NS
When all we thought we wanted
is replaced with what we need
we move like water
on firmer foundations
where with roots deep
instincts provide people
a freedom directed
to discern decisions
in shared power with others
where a new world is born
By Fontanna Kennedy
Nationwide Building Society, 329 Green Street, Upton Park, London E13 9AB
Nationwide Building Society offers a wide range of services such as financial advice, mortgages, loans, money exchange and foreign currency. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9am to 4.30pm. Wednesday, 10am to 4.30pm. Learn more about the Upton Park branch.
Our Newham Work, 112-118 The Grove, Stratford, London E15 1NS
Our Newham Work has been designed to help Newham residents into work. Our Newham Work offers a range of advice and guidance including various support services to help Newham residents secure employment. Learn more.
Fontanna Kennedy is a poet based in Newham and a member of Newham Poetry Group.
Design by Matthieu Cortat, Head of the Master Type Design, ECAL/Universityof Art and Design of Lausanne. Learn more: ECAL MATD | ECAL MATD Instagram
Typoetry is a showcase of poetry and Swiss graphic design. Around 30 works by poets from Switzerland, the UK and Newham are forming artistic trails in the London Borough of Newham from 20 May to 17 July 2022. Learn more.
