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The Second World War Had It’s Poets too

As pointed out in this article, https://engelsbergideas.com/reviews/the-second-world-war-had-its-poets-too/, the poets of the First World War are better known than those of World War II. I am, however, familiar with several of the poets (Keith Douglas for example) mentioned in this article. I shall certainly be adding this book to my books to be read list.

Guest Post By Poet Kevin Morris on Esther Chilton’s Blog

Today I am a guest on Ester Chilton’s blog. In my guest post I talk about what caused me to write my poetry collection, “Passing Through: Some Thoughts on Life and Death”. To read my article pleas follow this link to Esther Chilton’s blog https://estherchilton.co.uk/2025/06/13/guest-writer-spot-172/?jetpack_skip_subscription_popup. Please do leave any comments you may have on Esther’s blog.

Humid

It is humid.

The forecast predicts thunder.

I long for cooling rain

And wonder

Whether the great Thor

Will roar

Or will the weather forecast

Be wrong again!

When a Man of the World

When a man of the world said, “Rose,

The wise young woman knows

That all men they are full of sin!”,

That girl gave a grin,

As she went in search of her clothes …!

Ron and the Scone

There once was a man named Ron

Who liked to go on and on!

A girl called Lin

Said, “forgive my sin!”,

As she brained Ron with a scone!

 

(The word “scone” is often pronounced as “scon” depending on which part of the UK one comes from).

The Joy of Rhyming Poetry

As I shopped in the supermarket earlier today, one of the assistants read the poem printed on my t-shirt:

 

“I found

Blossom on the ground;

Which brought

To mind the thought,

We all,

As the blossom, fall”.

 

“Do you like poetry?”, I asked.

“Yes. If it rhymes”, she replied.

 

I was delighted that the lady liked rhyming poetry. And my pleasure was compounded by the fact that the poem in question was composed by me. (“Fallen Blossom” is included in my collection, “More Poetic Meanderings” More Poet...

Whilst Walking Through a very Dark Park

Whilst walking through a very dark park

I met with a vampire named Mark.

When I began to pray

He said, “it’s a play!”,

But the werewolves howled in that park …!

Life’s Pleasures

I enjoy the sunshine

In early summertime

As I pass by tombs,

Stark and white

In the bright light.

 

I love the wild rain

And how it sound

Wraps me round

Calming my overheated brain.

 

Civilisation is an intricate clock.

But all clocks stop.

The dance ends my friend.

Listen to the rain

And watch the sun set.

How to Write a Sonnet

An interesting short piece on how to write a sonnet How to: Write a Sonnet • Poetry School. I have attended courses at the Poetry School and can recommend them.

Interview with Poet Kevin Morris Regarding his Poetry Collection, “Passing Through: Some Thoughts on Life and Death”

I was recently interviewed by Ariadne Sawyer of the World Poetry Reading Series about my recently published poetry collection, “Passing Through: Some Thoughts on Life and Death”, https://www.amazon.com/Passing-Through-Some-thoughts-death-ebook/dp/B0F8TWMZJD

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During my interview, I read a number of the poems from “Passing Through”, and touched on other topics pertaining to my poetry and writing process.

 

To listen to my interview on Mixcloud please go to World Poetry Cafe June 5 2025 with Kev...