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8pm Outsideleft's Big National Poetry Day: David Benjamin Blower 47 by David Benjamin Blower

8pm Outsideleft's Big National Poetry Day: David Benjamin Blower

47 by David Benjamin Blower

by LamontPaul, Founder & Publisher
first published: October, 2021

approximate reading time: minutes

47 by David Benjamin Blower

47

What are these scrawlings and maps?
A way to feel a little more in control
Along the journey
Of the total loss of control?

How do you keep your dignity on this downward road?
What's dignity but a little self control?

Gather your embers
Go up the hill
Light a little fire
Say a little prayer
Forgive somebody
And fall gently in love
 


by David Benjamin Blower

 

Something you should know:
Of course we are big fans of David Benjamin Blower - the star of our first ever Outsideleft Night Out. He came, played quietly and sang about the impending apocalypse we seem intent on visiting upon ourselves and mesmerised us all. David's newsletter is The Soil Journal. He has recorded many albums and tours living rooms of the UK. To download a collection of David's most popular songs, stripped down and reborn, visit David's website here.

 

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9pm Emma Purshouse - Feeling Low? »»
10pm Steve Pottinger - Jam today: Mrs Veronica Blake’s manifesto for a brighter future »»
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