Poetry Talk
This week I received Kathryn Simmonds poetry book 'Sunday at the Skin Launderette' and I really like it. No wonder she has received accolade upon accolade. Just love how her poems take off from the seemingly run-of-the-mill setting such as a launderette or a TV and land the reader in a humorously surreal or spiritual setting, without as much as a by-your-leave. Quirky and moving and unexpected and very inspiring.
Some samples of her work are here:
The World Won't Miss You For a While
The Woman Who Worries Herself to Death
My Darling, My Cliché
Is there anyone you're reading (or who you have read recently)who has prompted you to think similar, in a sort of Mr DelMonte says 'yes' way? ; )
posted by Liz at 1:42 p.m.
2 Comments:
For me - Hugh McMillan (latest book 'Postcards from the hedge', book before that 'Strange Bamboo'). That's why I asked him to come and do the Edinburgh show with me...I wanted to see if I liked his poems as much out loud. And I did I? Yes. They were just as impressive... or were they better? I can't decide.
I hate it when men do things well too.
(Kidding!)
x
Just had a look at his youtube reading...yes, great stuff! Like his humour too. : )
All's fair in love and poetry...as they say...or is it! ; ))
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