The Orcadian Poet
(for GMB)
He said ‘I am what is around me’
He said ‘ the life of everyone is unique and mysterious’
He said ‘the immortal diamond’
The immortal diamond
Our grandfathers were cobblers
We both loved the sea
We drank-although he drank whisky
The immortal diamond
Lies under the accumulation
Of boredom and drift
Love is just spindrift
Love is a tall tale
Love is chimeric
The immortal diamond sparkles through the haar
He helps me light the witch-fires
He restores my health
He changes the past tense into the present
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Published by Pam Thompson
I'm a Poet and reviewer based in Leicester, UK. My publications are 'Spin' (1998, Waldean Press), 'Parting the Ghosts of Salt', (2000, Redbeck Press), 'Show Date and Time'(2006, SmithIDoorstop), 'Hologram' (2008, Sunk Island Publishing) and 'The Japan Quiz' (2008, Redbeck Press).
My second full collection, Strange Fashion, will be published by Pindrop Press in 2017.
I am one of the organisers /comperes of Word! at The Y Theatre in Leicester, the longest running spoken word, open-mic night in the East Midlands.
I offer readings, workshops, mentoring /critiquing services. Enquire directly to pamthompson240@gmail.com
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