The urbane poet

04/07/2020

A few weeks back I was asked by my lovely neighbours to lead an 80's themed fitness class as part of our weekly socially distanced Sunday street event. If you've got half an hour to spare then please allow me to introduce you to Gloria... :) Filmed and edited by the very talented Wills McGuigan

Every Sunday during lockdown our street has organised a socially distanced event to help boast moral and bring the community together. This week was the turn...

29/09/2017

Lost

I lost my phone in Amsterdam
In a taxi or on the tram
I know not when and I know not where
And now it’s lost I do not care

I spent the day in ignorant bliss
Nothing to have and nothing to miss
Wandered aimless no care or worry
No cause to stop nor reason to hurry

I wondered how the world could be
So very fine if all could see
the picture painted in the now
the silence of being that phones won’t allow

Out of touch and out of sight
Freeing, being, feels alright
I lost myself in Amsterdam
So I wrote this little Epigram

08/06/2017

LABOUR of LOVE...

26/08/2016

Finally a recording from the Brunswick festival performance. First song inspired by an outdoor shower, amongst other things... ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1RFoIbgqoQ

A song about the joys of experiencing an outdoor shower (kinda)...

14/08/2016

Today has definately been a SUPER Sunday - 'Glorious Gloria' performing at a double festival wedding.. such a privilege and honour! Wahoooo :)

21/06/2016

Having listened to the arguments and researched the facts here is my interpretation. Its far from perfect (like the EU) but my best effort given the urgency. VOTE REMAIN is what I believe and intend to do.

27/05/2016

Another poetic intervention inspired by the outdoor loo at our studio in Landsdowne Mews, off Farm road. It is the last weekend of open houses this weekend, so come find us on the Brunswick trail!

21/05/2016

A big heart shaped thank you to all those who listened (or tried to) yesterday! I managed to upload the recording to my website and here is the link for anyone that missed it and would like to hear it...

Yesterday I performed Love heart carved in tree on Brightons' Juice FM and here is the recording...

20/05/2016

Today I'll be performing my poem on the radio!
The time is 12.45 (sooooon)
The channel is 107.2
The station is Juice FM with Guy Lloyd
EEK!

06/05/2016

Poem in the window at Salvage Cafe on Western road in Hove. Plus come visit the studio at 23 Landsdowne mews, off Farm road behind the Coopers Cask pub (on the Brunswick trail) for more poetry and pictures during May Open Houses.

I want to be the one to fill your world with sun,
Wait by your door then leave you wanting more,
Playlist just for me, love heart carved in tree,
I want it to be me, I really want it to be me...

21/01/2016

A poem written for a boys 10th birthday...

You’re the owls’ hoot The cheetahs’ run The dolphins’ brain And you are fun ​You're the giraffe’s neck The crocodiles' bite The monkeys' swing You’re Mr Right You’re the worms’...