While there's no widely recognized poet named Shirley Toulson, there are a couple of possibilities:
1. A misspelling: Perhaps you're thinking of "Sylvia Plath", a famous 20th-century American poet known for her confessional style and dark themes. She was married to the poet Ted Hughes and is considered one of the most important poets of her generation.
2. A lesser-known poet: It's possible that "Shirley Toulson" is the name of a lesser-known poet. To help me find more information, could you provide any additional details?
* Do you have any poems by Shirley Toulson?
* Do you know anything about her life or background?
* Do you remember where you encountered her name?
The more information you can provide, the better equipped I am to help you learn about this poet.