Sketch Poetry
Poetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley.
Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart.
Want me to sketch a poem? thesketchpoet@gmail.com
Sketch Poetry
**Sketch Prose** Oh Whistle and I'll Come to You, My Lad-M.R James 👻🎄
Not poetry, but I recorded this last year and wanted to share it with you.
A spooky tale for the fireside this Christmas by the masterful M.R James.
Sceptical Professor Parkins takes a trip to Burnstow to indulge in some research, and play some golf. He finds a mysterious whistle in the ruins of an old preceptory and, foolishly, blows it. From this point on, he is pursued by...what?
Stoke the fire or light a candle, settle back in a comfy chair, pour yourself a large glass of something strong; you may need it.
Soundscape provided by the excellent Bethan Briggs-Miller of the Eerie Essex podcast.
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Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here:
thesketchpoet@gmail.com