I met a young lady named Jane
Who went like a very fast train.
Whilst back at my flat
I took off my hat.
And she went, like a fast train!
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A Podcast of Poet K Morris’s Interview and Poetry Reading on Vancouver Co-Op Radio’s the World Poetry Reading Series is Now Available
I am pleased to announce that a podcast of my poetry reading and interview on Vancouver Co-Op Radio’s The World Poetry Reading Series is now available. The show was broadcast at 9 pm (UK time) on Thursday 11 March.
To listen to my podcast, in which I read from my recently published “The Further Selected Poems of K Morris” please follow this link, http://www.coopradio.org/content/world-poetry-caf%C3%A9-163
My interview starts approximately 10 minutes into the podcast. I also read a poem at the end of the show.
I listened to the podcast using Chrome, so know that the show should play in that browser.
The Further Selected Poems of K Morris is available in Kindle and paperback and can be found here, https://www.amazon.com/Further-Selected-Poems-Morris-ebook/dp/B08XPMGD3F
My thanks to Ariadne Sawyer of The World Poetry Reading Series for her kindness in featuring me and my poetry on her show.
Jane’s Cane
A young lady named Miss Jane
Is possessed of a mean cane.
Her friend Lou
Wields a shoe.
And me, I’m sweet on Jane!
The Beauty of Globes
The beauty of globes
So soft to touch.
Pleasure grows.
Worlds explode.
Its all too much ..
Barely a Bird I Heard
Barely a bird I heard.
The wind blew,
And a fallen tree
Spoke to me
In words most true
Of the progress of humanity.
Poet K Morris to Be Interviewed on Thursday 11 March at 9 pm (UK time), on Vancouver Co-Op Radio’s The World Poetry Reading Series
At 7 pm, on Monday 8 March, I was interviewed over Zoom about my recently released “The Further Selected Poems of K Morris”. The interview is due to be broadcast at 9 pm (UK time), on Thursday 11 March and can be heard by tuning into Vancouver Co-Op Radio’s the World Poetry Reading Series, https://worldpoetry.ca/?page_id=24.
I understand that a podcast of my interview should also be available. Once the podcast is online, I shall post a link to it on my blog.
My thanks to Ariadne Sawyer, host of the World Poetry Reading Series for allowing me to talk about my Further Selected Poems, and read from my book.
(“The Further Selected Poems of K Morris” can be found here https://www.amazon.com/Further-Selected-Poems-Morris-ebook/dp/B08XPMGD3F).
Results of the Competition to Win a Free Signed Paperback of The Selected Poems of K Morris
On 7 March, I announced a competition to win a free, signed paperback edition of my recently released The Further Selected Poems of K Morris, https://kmorrispoet.com/2021/03/07/your-chance-to-win-a-free-signed-paperback-edition-of-the-further-selected-poems-of-k-morris/.
The question asked was as follows:
In which famous poem do these lines appear:
“ Here we go round the prickly pear
At five o’clock in the morning.”
The answer is T. S Eliot’s The Hollow Men, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAWaZqDf-VE
I am delighted to announce that Audrey Driscoll wins a free signed paperback copy of my book, https://audreydriscoll.com/author/audreydriscoll/. Congratulations to Audrey for answering correctly.
In a Moment of Introspection
In a moment of introspection
He pondered on the connection
Betwixt their lips.
Cold, hard cash.
And the impending car crash
Statue of Poet Philip Larkin Placed on Secret Racism Reviews List
An article in The Telegraph says that the statue of the poet Philip Larkin in Hull has been placed on a secret racism review’s list following Black Lives Matter protests.
In his letters, Larkin made racist comments, which has caused the poet’s statue to be placed on the review list.
The article states that emails from those employed by the Council have argued that the statue should stay, and I would be astounded if Larkin is removed from public view.
In my view, a poet’s (or any other literary person’s views) should not disqualify them from being honoured by a statue. It is the quality of a poet’s work on which they should be judged. One may condemn the opinions of an individual (I do not agree with Larkin’s views on race), whilst celebrating their literary greatness.
Amongst my favourite Larkin poems, are Aubade and Ambulances. His description in the former poem of why so many people fear death is masterful and it is a poem to which I often return.
To read the article, (which is behind a paywall) please follow this link, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/03/06/philip-larkin-statue-placed-secret-racism-reviews-list-following/.
I Once Met a High Court Judge
I once met a High Court judge
Who said, with a wink and nudge,
“I believe you know Claire?”.
I said, “take care sir,
Lest I sue you for slander, judge!”.
K Morris - Poet 