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Many thanks to Dave Walker for the photo.

This one has been going down well recently in live performance. I wrote it ages ago, but didn’t ever use it, because it’s about me being irritated by another poet – and not everybody can relate to that, surely? Turns out it’s actually describing a fairly universal situation, and one that everyone seems to haveContinue reading “Having Words Online”

A couple of days ago I asked someone for a gig, and realised that I haven’t been keeping any public records of performances since the odd random post sometime in June. So, rather than going over what I’ve done (can’t remember), here’s where you can find me doing bits in public in the run upContinue reading “Forthcoming stuff”

I am really pleased to be part of this. See me there, on the right-hand side? Can’t wait to read the others, either! These are limited edition, short runs and sell out very quickly, so if you want one, go to http://www.scumbagpress.co.uk

I am thrilled to have six short poems included in this leaflet, alongside Brian McGettrick, Carson Pytell, Kate Garrett, Niklas Stephenson amd Gwil James Thomas. Scumbag Press is an independent punk publisher. They also produce a zine called Paper and Ink, and a podcast of punk music and poetry. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/scumbagpress https://www.facebook.com/PaperAndInkZine I’llContinue reading “I’m going to be in this!”

I understand why rich people might vote Tory, but I can’t understand why poor people would do it. Is it aspiration or delusion? Here’s an instant poem on the cost of living crisis.

Out and about again yesterday evening – more Hudds Lit Fest, this time a Spoken Word night hosted by Talking Zebras. They meet a couple of times a month on Saturday afternoons at the Wickham Arms in Cleckheaton. I might go tomorrow. http://www.talkingzebras.co.uk My purpose with all of this is to hone some stagecraft, butContinue reading “Spoken Words”