Kingston Morning

Hello Poetry Lovers

Now we look to another contemporary poet, the talented Dennis Tomlinson.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and seeing Dennis perform for a while now, and his poetry never ceases to be anything but innovative and sharp.

From his book Over the Road, I have chosen this very atmospheric piece. I know Kingston quite well, but it still paints a very fresh picture. A lovely unique poem. Do read on….

Kingston Morning

Over a pedestrian street

hang Christmas swags and switched-off lights.

An occasional customer

checks the dresses in John Lewis.

By the church a bearded loner

shouts, ‘That’s all I know about it!’

Claws of cloud strike at the blue sky:

pigeons scatter, hair dishevelled.

In the small museum Muybridge

shows the breadth of San Francisco.

Wasn’t that an exquisite piece? Thank you for letting me publish this poem, Dennis.

The picture above is a sketch of Dennis contemplating his next piece.

Do treat yourself to a copy of Over the Road A lovely and personal collection. Contact me if you would like a copy.

Thanks for tuning in, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry action real soon…