Charles Causley Poems

Charles Causley was a Cornish poet whose work is well-regarded for its simplicity. He often wrote about, and was inspired by, folklore and magic, specifically that related to his heritage. Some of his works include Figure of 8, As I Went Down Zig Zag and The Gift of a Lamb.

Eden Rock

by Charles Causley

Timothy Winters

by Charles Causley

‘Timothy Winters’ by Charles Causley is a ballad written in the 1950s about a boy who was afflicted with misfortune. Here’s a complete analysis.

What Has Happened to Lulu?

by Charles Causley

‘What Has Happened to Lulu?’ is a six-stanza poem that is told from the perspective of a child asking questions about another female’s disappearance.