FROM THE ARCHIVE 8th April 2013
The Liverpool poet Roger McGough never ceases to enthrall me. I was reminded of this marvellous poem by a friend who posted it on Facebook yesterday. McGough makes you smile and always makes trenc…
Source: Carpe Diem: Let me die a youngman’s death by Roger McGough | First Night Design
Thanks for this wonderful poem, which I’d not read before.
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I’m glad to have introduced you to each other!
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As well as the clever construction, I like to hear him read the poems. His accent and delivery can always make me smile. (What about John Cooper Clarke. Do you like him?)
Best wishes, Pete. x
(Hope you had a nice weekend away too.)
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Yes, only McGough should read his own poems. I don’t really know John Cooper Clarke. x
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Bit of a ‘punk’ poet, delivers in a monotone, but startling words.
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Oh yes, of course.
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