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July 27, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

A Bit About The Poetry

I started writing poetry long before I wrote anything else. It’s just always been the thing. I loved reading poetry from a fairly early age but in my teens, it was a big focus. And all sorts. The renaissance poets, the metaphysics, modern songwriters, Willy the Shake and basically anything I could get my hands […]

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November 1, 2020 by Simon Sweetman

Richard Langston: Five O’Clock Shadows

Five O’Clock Shadows Richard Langston The Cuba Press This is Richard Langston’s sixth book of poems; his first in eight years – the longest gap between collections. He’s busy when not documenting the land in his words. He documents the land in his work – his day-job is directing episodes of Country Calendar. You can […]

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January 9, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

John Cooper Clarke: The Luckiest Guy Alive

The Luckiest Guy Alive John Cooper Clarke Picador “Dr.” John Cooper Clarke is, like our own Sam Hunt, perhaps better known for his voice, for his performances, rather than actual words on the page. Both have published books, been anthologised, and recorded audio – but it’s about the spirit of the performance on the night; […]