Rumens, whose column ran for nearly 20 years and developed a loyal readership, [died this week aged 81][1] Carol was an excellent commentator on poetry, shrewd and deep-thinking but able to express her thoughts in plain English rather than academic jargon. Her taste in poems was eclectic a... #TheGuardian

‘She made Mondays something to look forward to’: readers pay tribute to Carol Rumens, Guardian’s Poem of the week columnist

Rumens, whose column ran for nearly 20 years and developed a loyal readership, died this week aged 81

the Guardian (www.theguardian.com)

(Fri, 8 May 2026 13:01:30 +0000)