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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”

With a heavy-bagged stagger,I drag my hand-gathered haulHome, to burn for warmth.These dry winter days exposeSo much combustible waste.They say wood heats you twice,But I find it’s thrice:Once more for dragging it back!