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Mal Dewhirst generously bestowed this honour upon me, inviting me to offer six random facts about my life, with or without photos.I commend his “Pollysworda” blog for anyone interested in poetry,music, film and artistic good taste. Random is good.Why have … Continue reading →

I am always doubtful of those who claim to like the full body of a great artist’s catalogue. For me the process of creating a great body of work involves exploring, sometimes turning back and sometimes failing. I have followed … Continue reading →

An opportunity to present poetry in a prison arose this week. I took it. This is my account of what happened. Prisons, and penal practise, have been places of increasing interest for me in recent years. I have never doubted … Continue reading →

I came across this article, and found it so succinct and apposite in dealing with a popular question that I feel compelled to promote it,and share it. It is in that spirit that I reproduce the following piece, written by … Continue reading →

These are useful tips I have picked up from watching his series: 1. A dead camel can be useful for sleeping inside in the Saraha desert. 2. When leaping off a small ice sheet onto the rigging of a passing … Continue reading →

In early 2011, poets began setting their words to the sound of dubstep and electronica. Almost twelve months on, the signs are that poetronica is here to stay It’s hardly surprising the year is ending with news that dubstep heavyweight … Continue reading →

The arrival of December heralds not only Christmas, but the impending year end. A year in which I have had the pleasure of attending several dozens of poetic events in the Midlands both as a performer, and an audience member, … Continue reading →

I was pleased, flattered and honoured that the wonderful poet Ruth Stacey chose Garyswordz as one of her five choices for The Liebster Award. Thank-you Ruth, ( whose poem “The Bear” is quite brilliant) it is much appreciated . Counter-nominating … Continue reading →