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Why you Should Write Poetry

A good article in The Spectator regarding why you should write poetry. As the author says, even if you don’t intend to publish the act of writing can furnish great pleasure. I also like the idea of composing poetry whilst comfortably ensconced in a country pub. Not that I ever visit pubs you understand …

 

For the article please go to https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/why-you-should-write-poetry/

Gain

After booze, I have seen girls lose their shoes,

Socks and frocks.

I have lain awake at night listening to clocks.

Time moves on

And man’s youth is gone.

 

 

But, like moths to the flame

He returns again and again

To young women who

Play the old game.

But the clock mocks us all.

CROYDON POE-TRY HOUR ANTHOLOGY 2023/2024

I am pleased to announce that 13 of my poems have been included in “CROYDON POE-TRY HOUR ANTHOLOGY 2023/2024”, which is available in paperback and can be found here, CROYDON POE-TRY HOUR ANTHOLOGY 2023/2024.   

 

Book Description:

 

Poe-TRY Hour is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month in Croydon Central Library (except for April, August and December which are Zoom meetings. Each year we publish an anthology of poems written by members on the various themes selected throughout the year. Themes...

Delighted to Have Had 5 of My Poems Published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal

I am delighted to have had 5 of my poems published in Lothlorien Poetry Journal. To read my poems please visit https://lothlorienpoetryjournal.blogspot.com/2024/10/five-poems-by-kevin-morris.html

The Desire to Play with Fire

I have often desired

To play with fire

Though I know

The hot coal

Will sear my soul.

 

I have frequently said

“Come to bed”.

We undressed.

She caressed

And love was dead.

 

A girl’s youthful arms have their charms.

But by morning’s bright light

How often have men awoken from dream

And seen they grow old.

Poet Kevin Morris on the World Poetry Reading Series for 24 October 2024

I was pleased to appear on the World Poetry Reading Series for Thursday 24 October. During the show, I talk about my life and poetry. In addition I read a number of my poems, including several from my recently published collection, The Churchyard Yew and Other Poems.

 

To listen to the podcast please visit https://www.mixcloud.com/VictorSchwartzman/world-poetry-cafe-oct-24-with-kevin-morris/

. My segment begins approximately 20 minutes into the podcast.

Friends with Benefits

I know a young lady named Miss Kipps

Who is looking for a friend with benefits.

When I say, “honey,

I have no money”,

That Miss Kipps her sides she almost splits!

Vrevity

When my fun is done

You put your dress on.

We chat for a while.

You make me smile.

And then are gone.

A Myriad Fallen Leaves

There have been countless men

Over the centuries. But when

The poet sees a myriad fallen leaves

He knows these leaves must outnumber men.

And men fall like leaves.

I’m Having a Bit of a Fling

I’m having a bit of a fling

With a girl who calls herself Ling.

My wife Moriah

Fancies the squire,

And the squire he likes to swing!