The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Going, Going, Gone’ by Jeff, about a failed relationship. Jeff says he has been writing poems for the last two years. He says he is no expert on poetry, but it has always brought out “emotions in me”. His political hero is John Cooper Clarke - “he is and always has been an inspiration”. He memorised JCC's 'I married a monster from outer space' and recited it to his children when they were small: "They loved it!"    

 

How long has poetry been an important part of your life, and can you remember why it became so?

Poetry has always had the ability to bring out emotions in me, inspire me and given me food for thought. I read many different styles from contemporary to classics. I simply like what I like, regardless of the writer.

 

How long have you been writing?

I've been writing things down for about two years now. Previously they were just thoughts and conversations. I write about things close to me with varying "styles". Some upbeat in the style of John Cooper Clarke, some sad and stuff in between. I'm no expert on poetry. I just like what I like, and I get a lot of enjoyment out of putting thoughts down on paper.

 

If you could only have one poet’s work to read, which one would you choose?

An easy one for me - John Cooper Clarke. He is and always has been an inspiration. His poem ‘I married a monster from outer space’ was the first poem I memorised, and also recited to my kids when they were small. They loved it!

 

You're cast away on a desert island. What's your luxury?

My iPod, for sure.

 

 

GOING, GOING, GONE 

by Jeff 

 

Push the button, light the cord
Too slow
Quiet storm
Operator, switchboard! 

Say hello, say goodbye
You say yes
You say no
Operator, standbye!

Hold a look, try realign
Hold your hips
Kiss your neck
Operator, hold the line!

Hold my hand, send me images
Magic beans
Pied piper
Operator, accept all charges!

Tried, couldn't reconnect
Mumble, stumble
Lost for words
Operator, disconnect.

 

 

THERE WILL BE NO NEW POEM OF THE WEEK FOR TWO WEEKS, OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. THANKS TO ALL THOSE POETS IN 2016 WHO BLOGGED THEIR WINNING POEMS ON WRITE OUT LOUD!