Author Archives: Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

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About Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

Jack of all-trades - master of none...but working on it

The Art of Searching

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

Remember as a toddler How you discovered building blocks, Finger-painted Mollie And plastacined your frocks; That strawberry jam was pretty Mixed with butter on some bread And ‘though lampshades made lights pretty, They looked better on your head.   Remember … Continue reading →

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The War Hero

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

I see you looking, looking, staring Then, in denial look away. I sense your disdain, or is it disgust, As you turn to go on your way.   Now, you are glancing, at window beside you; No thought to buy … Continue reading →

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Anon…and definitely not Rupert Brooke

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

If I should die, Think only this of me: That in some corner of a foreign field There lies a plagiarist.

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Ode to Joy

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Stephen Kemp (The Poet Tree)

It used to be chutney or cheese made from quince Perhaps a jam or a pickle or three. But now with the Follas she’s been foraging for food And its nettles and hawthorns for tea.

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