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Rest in power: Poet James Matthews, who died last week, is pictured here with his great-grandchildren Sophia
and Luther on his 95th birthday earlier this year. Photo: Jimi Matthews

Farewell James Matthews, and thank you for wrapping us in your words

The poet wrote about racism, oppression, ageing and hope with a trademark humility

Siona O’Connell