Today, I am delighted to host talented poet, Kevin Morris, for my Treasuring Poetry series over at Writing to be Read. I have also read and reviewed Kevin’s latest poetry book which I really enjoyed.
Today, I am very excited to share poet, Kevin Morris’, thoughts about poetry and his favourite poem. I met Kevin a few years ago soon after I started my blog and I was immediately captivated by his interesting poetry which frequently presents new angles on current events and even some historical events. I have read and enjoyed a number of his lovely poetry books, including his latest book, Light and Shade; serious (and not so serious) poems which I have reviewed later in this post.
Over to Kevin
Choosing a favourite poem is a difficult task, as my head is full of poems, many of which are favourites of mine. However, as I have to make a choice, my favourite poem is Vitae Summa Brevis Spem Nos Vetat Incohare Longam, by Ernest Dowson, which runs thus:
“They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
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Great choice, Robbie. Kev is a delightful person. It’s always nice to see him featured. Hugs to you both.
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Many thanks for your very kind words on my poetry, Tegan. Best wishes, Kevin
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Sorry, Kevin. I thought you used to go by Kev.
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Thank you, Teagan. I really enjoyed Kevin’s book and am also always delighted to feature him.
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There is no need to apologise, Tegan. Best wishes, Kevin
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Thank you Robbie for hosting me and reviewing “Light and Shade”. Kevin
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It is a pleasure, Kevin. I really enjoy your poetry.
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I’m delighted you enjoy my poetry, Robbie.
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An excellent review of Kevin’s beautiful book, Robbie. Kevin is a very talented Poet. Thanks for the lovely review.
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Thank you for your kind words on my poetry.
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You are always welcome dear Kevin 😊😊😊😊
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Thank you, Kamal. I agree that Kevin is very talented and his books are most enjoyable.
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You are welcome Robbie and yes I completely agree with you. Kevin is a very good writer.
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Robbie, I enjoyed reading your review and your favorite poems from Kevin.
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Thank you for reading and commenting, Miriam. We have so much talent in our community.
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I agree, Robbie, and found out so many authors with visual impairment. I admire their talents and accomplishments.
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OK, I’ll have to dump that title into Google Translate. BRB… Hunh… It does not translate Latin. Sigh.
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The Latin title translates as, ‘The brief sum of life forbids us the hope of enduring long’).
There is a great post on Dowson on the site Interesting Literature, https://interestingliterature.com/2013/11/five-reasons-everyone-should-know-ernest-dowson/
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Thank you, Jacqui for your comment and Kevin for your helpful response.
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Thanks, Robbie. Great review and a great choice of poem. Good luck to Kevin with his book.
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Thank you, Olga. Kevin writes beautiful poetry.
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Thank you, Olgen for the good wishes with my book, which are much appreciated.
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Apologies for misspelling your name in my original response to your comment, Olga. Kevin
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Terrible! Kevin is a wonderful poet too. But horrible for me reading the first line of the choosen poem – just having my more and more eroding Latin in mind. Lol
Thank you for recommending Kevin’s wonderful book, Robbie!
Be well and stay save! Michael
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I have no Latin at all Michael. Languages definitely do erode if you don’t speak or read them often. Kevin is one of my favourite poets and I really recommend this book.
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Thank you for your kind words about my book, Michael. Kevin
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