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The Nose
Scottish writer AL Kennedy reflects on the ability of our nose to conjure memories.
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The Ear
Author Patrick McGuinness explores the grottiness of the labyrinthine ear.
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The Blood
Poet Kayo Chingoni chooses the blood, and reveals a tragic personal story of HIV AIDS.
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The Eyes
Poet Abi Curtis considers how our eyes both connect us to and alienate us from the world.
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The Liver
British Pakistani poet Imtiaz Dharker regards the liver as the true seat of our feelings.