K. Morris's Blog, page 92
May 2, 2023
MORE POETIC MEANDERINGS by Poet Kevin Morris
I was thrilled to receive this review of my poetry collection, More Poetic Meanderings.
I was delighted to read from a post made by Robin Lee Ann the other day that Kevin Morris has produced another book of poetry entitled More Poetic Meanderings. As I like Kevin’s work so much, I purchased the book immediately and read it on Kindle. I was not disappointed. Kevin’s poetry is so moving in its simplicity yet within that simplicity is a pprofundity that is rare nowadays. Kevin writes about nature...
May 1, 2023
Accessibility Equals More Readers
A good article on the importance of making content (particularly books) available in accessible formats, https://writingtoberead.com/2023/05/01/writers-corner-accessibility-more-readers/.
As someone who is registered blind and unable to read print, I use Job Access with Speech (JAWS) software that converts text into speech and braille allowing me to use a Windows computer or laptop. In addition, I use the text to speech facility on my Kindle to have text read to me.
The Poet’s Mind
In the wood’s heart
There is light
And there is dark.
The poet finds
Delight
With woodland
Nymphs.
For girls
Of the mind
Are never bland.
THE BIRDS WERE SILENT
I like this free verse poem by Lorraine
The birds were silent
In the frosty morning air
Then the sun broke through
April 30, 2023
Who is Kevin Morris Poet According to Chat GPT?
From time to time I confess to Googling myself in order to ascertain what is being said about me and my poetry.
Having used Open AI’s Chat GPT https://openai.com/, to experiment poetically, I was curious to see what (if anything) the AI would have to say about me. I therefore typed in “who is Kevin Morris poet?” and received the below response:
“Kevin Morris is a British poet who was born in Liverpool in 1969. He is known for his work as a writer of poetry and fiction. Morris is blind, and h...
April 29, 2023
I Met a Monster in My Dream
I met a monster in my dream
Who said, “aren’t you going to scream!”.
I said, “no, not really
As I can see clearly
That you sir are only a dream!”.
Can Epic Poetry Revive History?
An interesting and thought provoking article, https://engelsbergideas.com/essays/can-epic-poetry-revive-history/.
A 4 Star Review of My Poetry Collection, More Poetic Meanderings
I was delighted to receive a 4 star review of my recently released poetry collection, More Poetic Meanderings. To read the review please go to https://robinleeann.com/2023/04/28/arc-review-more-poetic-meanderings/. The review can also be found on Goodreads here https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5472916160.
April 27, 2023
The Aristocratic Old Ghost
When I found a most aristocratic old ghost
In my kitchen stuffing his mouth with toast,
And he said, “I’m an aristocrat!”,
I said, “I can see that !
And you’re stuffing your mouth with my toast!”.
Birds on a Spring Evening
The half-empty pub
On a spring
Evening, I heard birdsong.
I love
These chill
Nights , when the trill
Of birds is heard
On the still
Street. Their unconscious art
Calls to my sad
Glad heart.
It was always so.
And I know
Their song will remain
Until I gain
The churchyard path
Where all must pass.
