Thanks for the comment raypool. Yes very much like Hughes as I only first stared writing poetry from 1994 onwards when I was at college studying Hughes as part of English GCSE, so the influence rubbed off a tad. I have another poem about fishing for trout in Lake District which I think I will post up today after editing. That is also very Hughes like.

The Bass was one of my first poems to be published in an anthology (although I suspect it was one of those vanity publishing books), I never bought the book for that reason.

I've been working on a blog now for all my poetry and music, but can't decide on which platform to use: Blogger or Wix make a website. Do you have a blog or website? Well I'll check your profile.

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Nice poem David. It reminds me of Ted Hughes in the subject matter. I reckon this must be a fond subject for you. Quite an aggressive style if I may say, which seems to suit the imagery.

regards Ray

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