Biography
Really pleased to have found this lovely site - I am enjoying reading some wonderful work by some talented folk! I have found huge inspiration here! Not just from the work of others, but also from the feedback of others. I have also been inspired by some of the folk here to start a blog (I will be looking at theirs intently) - not sure how successful I will be at it or indeed how long it will last.... www.djbeaney.wordpress.com/ I have previously never submitted anything, anywhere before... But have now! Writing on and off for 20+ years. Did some slams in the late 1990's (but was very drunk). I have written more in 2018 then I have managed in the last 5 years and hope to continue to be productive and "improve" as time goes on, I hope that things will be aided by starting a creative writing MA in September 2018. I have recently discovered the joys of the poetry pamphlet and have been sampling and enjoying Happenstance Press and The Emma Press. Poets - Prof Simon Armitage, Tara Bergin, Leontia Flynn, Caroline Bird, Adrian Mitchell, Dr John Cooper Clarke, Attila the Stockbroker, Wendy Cope, Alice Oswald, Brian Patten, John Hegley Subscribe to - Prole, Rialto and Poetry Book Society. I have a huge love of music, predominantly PUNK, but a lot of other things as well. I do like a good lyric and a rockin' raucous gig! Work and family keep me busy and make me happy. We live on the coast in sunny West Sussex. I have had the pleasure of being with my wife - Jo - since 1999 she has helped me so much along the way ( like many very good women have done through history, for many ordinary men). I have written a fair few poems for her, some of which I will share some day! Work centres on social mobility and I am Admissions Tutor for a very popular medical school. My academic interests are around critical pedagogy and alternative methods of teaching and learning. Finally - please feel free to comment on anything I may write and post (good or bad) and forgive my style (and grammer and spelling) - I was in the naughty groups at school and left with a low grade CSE in English. I don't recall ever studying poetry, no doubt I was either asleep at the back of the classroom or arsing about or possibly not even there.... Cheers DJB!
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Hey Darren
I just wanted to say I love 101 acre wood. Wonderful stuff.
I noticed in your blog you stated that you have been attending some open mic gigs on the south coast. I was wondering which ones they were. Earlier in the year I attended one in Brighton.
I look forward to reading more of your work
Cheers
Martin
Cheers Darren for your classy comment re "Me" ta Tommy
thanks for the kind comments on 'Above The Light Of The Morning Star' Darren - I'm really pleased you liked it - a bit of a swerve ball from my usual stuff - but I was pleased with the end result and the reaction it got
Ian
Thu 6th Sep 2018 22:38
what is a no road tax car?
and...
do you wear a Beaney?
Thanks Darren, glad you liked it ?
thanks so much for your kind comments on 'Under August Skies' Darren - apologies for the late response as I have been away on holiday - I'm really pleased you liked it
Ian
Hi Darren, Thanks for reading My Feet Have .........always enjoy a lighthearted poem..?
Hi Darren, thank you for your support of my Haiku MOUNTAINS IN THE MIST. I was inspired to write this from the painting I did in 1991.
Thanks,
Shirley
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Sun 19th Aug 2018 14:41
Hello Darren,
Thank you for the lovely comment on "My Destiny". "Once auburn waves" refers to my hair when I was a younger woman. I'm glad you liked it as a phrase.
...now it's streaks of white, blonde, and a quickly fading chestnut - like in my picture! I'm curious to see what it will be like when I'm 90. LOL
Thanks again!?
Hi, thanks for commenting on "Written in Anger and Confusion". I probably will end up deleting it when I get scared it will be seen by the one who shouldn't read it...
Take care xx
Thanks for reading and commenting on 'In the Dead of Night' yes its sad and dark but the laughter is a bonus ?
Thank you for commenting on The Feather Darren much appreciated. ?
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Thu 16th Aug 2018 12:15
Thank you Darren for your continued support. I appreciate it! Jane?
Thanks again Darren. ?
Wed 15th Aug 2018 00:39
Hi Darren, thanks so much for your comment, glad you liked it,
Lan ?
Thanks for reading Man is the Beast Darren..?
Thu 9th Aug 2018 18:14
that TENT
is that where you live?
very clean and organized
a lot of aTTENTion paid to detail.
and hey
do you wear a Beanie?
thanks for you comment on my poem
but it wasn't that good-
not as good as a tent.
?
Is the writing course still on your agenda? Good for you!
thanks for the kind comments on 'and now the weather' Darren delayed (once again) due to a Wi-Fi free holiday. Glad you liked it :-)
Ian
Thank you for you kind comment on Sunday morning...
AM Cash
thanks for the comment on 'blown it' Darren - been away so apologies for late reply - glad you liked it
Ian
'Inference '
Thank you Darren, I appreciate your response;- )
Tommy
Hi Darren, thanks for reading my poem.
Particularly liked your...Lost... poem.
Taylor
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Sun 22nd Jul 2018 09:57
Nice to meet you Darren. Thank you for reading my poems, I appreciate it. Jane
thanks for the comments on 'weeping angel' Darren - glad you liked it :-)
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Sun 7th Oct 2018 18:53
Thank you so much for commenting on my POTW. I do appreciate it!?