sullivanthepoet

I thought it might be fun to share...

The latest piece intended for my forthcoming illustrated collection written especially for children - 'Toadstools & Jam..' Feel free to share your thoughts...

‘The Cat Catcher..’

In the shadows, silent creeping, when the town is sound asleeping; And the night comes slowly stirring, toms and tabbies gently purring; Black as night and quick as lightning, fierce as...

I thought, given the proximity of the local government elections in the UK, I would give this quasi political piece an airing...

The following poem contains one use of strong language. The Plymouth Daily welcomes a range of views and opinions.

‘On the Hustings..’

“We’re all in this chaps together”, barefaced in their Eton plummies; Scratching at a well spanked nether, swearing on their sainted mummies: Old school ties all dingle dangle, Harris Tweeds with rich boy pockets; On the soap box jingle jangle,...

The 'City of Culture 2017' bid supporting poem...

I was asked... As it generally falls to me, in the absence of a 'Laureate' poet for the city, to deal with any 'municipal' poetry required by the City of Plymouth; to write a poem to support the bid...

Here it is - and is entitled: 'Art & Artifice..'

‘Art & Artifice..’

In the kiln’s wild, white infernos; molt glass fishes dart and...