In 1991 we moved to a house in Brixton, south London. Of all our welcomes, that of our neighbour, the … More
Tag: Being a Poet
Influences: Martin Wilson
One of the biggest influences on my life, let alone my writing, is Martin Wilson. I should know; he’s my … More
Lifesaving Poems: the book
Photograph © Bloodaxe Books Ltd I am delighted to announce that my Lifesaving Poems series of blog posts has now become … More
Influence
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work … More
In memory of Michael Baldwin
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
Ann Gray’s genius
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
This is the day
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
Saying goodbye to Smiths Knoll
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
T.S. Eliot’s ‘Hysteria’
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
Teaching people who hate poetry
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
Losing my ambition
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
Poetry exhaustion
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
My hero: Michael Laskey
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
To my cancer
I am taking a break from writing brand new blog posts over the summer. Instead of posting new work I … More
Taking a break
With the exception of some posts about poets featured at this year’s Aldeburgh Poetry Festival, I am going to … More
Just one thing
It all started with two remarks, one by a friend, the other by a stranger at work. ß The friend’s … More
Not exactly fearless
Someone who knows me very well knocked me sideways with a comment the other day. Remarking on this blog, … More
It is summer for months
It Is Summer for Months Clothes are skimpy and tans are got without flight bags. We saunter beside a … More