I said
To my friend
That the waitress
Was aloof.
Perhaps shy.
But the truth
Is I
Wanted bed.
The Truth
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The Country of the Blind
As someone who is visually impaired, I am registered blind, I was interested to listen to an interview with Andrew Lealand https://blog.freedomscientific.com/fscast-233-andrew-lelands-new-book-the-country-of-the-blind-and-accessible-manufacturing-at-the-seattle-lighthouse/. Andrew is in the process of losing his sight and has written a book entitled “The Country of the Blind”, which should not be confused with the novel of the same name by H. G. Wells.
In the interview Andrew talks about going blind and the many issues which losing one’s vision brings up.
Like me, Andrew uses software called Job Access with Speech (JAWS), which converts text into speech and braille enabling those who are visually impaired and/or blind to use a standard Windows computer or laptop. JAWS is manufactured by Freedom Scientific and Andrew Lealand appears on the company’s latest podcast.
I haven’t read Andrew’s book. It is, however now most definitely on my list of books to be read.
Rose and her Toes
I know a young lady named Rose
Who likes to show me her toes.
My wife Coral
Calls her immoral,
But she hasn’t seen Rose without clothes!
Videos of Poet Kevin Morris reading his poetry
This evening I recorded a number of poems on Tiktok. You don’t have to have a TikTok account in order to view these videos. However, if you enjoy these readings and wish to follow me on TikTok that would be much appreciated.
My Poetry T Shirt
I have recently created a poetry t shirt, which shows my poem ‘Fallen Blossom’ :
I found
Blossom on the ground.
Which brought
To mind the thought,
We all,
As the blossom, fall.
The t shirt was manufactured by a company called Fluid Branding.
Fallen Blossom can be found in my collection, More Poetic Meanderings which is available in Kindle and Paperback from Amazon.
Westminster Cathedral’s Chimes
The passing chimes
Of Westminster Cathedral bring to mind
A former time
When belief in empire still burned strong.
Yet in his song
Rudyard Kipling foresaw
That the fire
Of the British Empire
Would burn no more.
Westminster Cathedral’s chimes
Will continue on
When I am gone
And Kipling’s great rhymes
Will be condemned
(As before)
By men
Who have never read
“Recessional”. and know not he foresaw
That the red
Of empire would show no more.
Puddles on the Churchyard Path
I passed
Puddles on the churchyard path.
But when
I came that way again
I saw them no more.
How quickly men
Pass by
Puddles on the churchyard path,
And how soon they die.
Does Poetry Have a Place in Business?
I recently read this fascinating article in the business magazine Forbes, by Stephanie Denning, entitled “Does Poetry Have a Place in Business” https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniedenning/2018/04/06/does-poetry-have-a-place-in-business-one-unsung-success-secret/.
In the article Denning argues that those who read poetry develop their imaginations and imagination is an important factor in driving successful business.
I believe that poetry is valuable in and of itself. It is not merely a utilitarian means to the end of good business practice. Denning accepts this, but contends that reading poetry is also valuable in driving business success.
I have never worked in a business environment (other than selling and promoting my books), and would be interested to hear the views of any readers who have (or are) employed in business. Why does poetry matter to you? Or why does it not matter? Or you merely indifferent to it?
A State of Grace
A young lady whose name is Lorna
Has a job in a sordid sauna.
When I walk passed that place
With that sweet girl Miss Grace,
I remember we met in that sauna …
Cigarettes
One white the other black.
They left to get cigarettes.
Would they be back?
He didn’t know
But half hoped so.
He remembers cigarettes
But forgets
Girl’s names.
Sometimes he regrets
The old game.
But reflects, “expensive cigarettes
Are not my shame”.
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