I guess the obvious question is: did I manically squander my evening last night? So I won’t ask that.
Squandermania with Don Share and Barry Andrews at the Swindon Festival of Poetry
4 Oct- Comments 1 Comment
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Don Share bonds with Dog at the Swindon Festival of Poetry
2 OctAfter a welcome tea, hearty Lower Shaw Farm style, festival organiser Hilda Sheehan introduced her poetry hero, clutching a bag.
The contents included a mug (for copious tea) and soap. The latter wasn’t a comment on Hilda’s personal hygiene; Don Share – the bearer of the gifts – was mindful that Hilda is a long time avid listener of his podcasts, in the bath.
It was an internet romance that brought Don, editor of Poetry magazine, from Chicago to Swindon. Don, Hilda and Michael Scott bonded on Facebook over a love of band XTC in the seductive form of Swindon resident, Barry Andrews and, Don said, ‘the magic of Hilda and Michael’s generous personalities.’
“British poetry is so exciting to me,” he enthused, but it’s hard to come by the work in the States. “I want to take British work back with me and bring them to the attention of the American public.”
His first poem, Being Philosophical, was dedicated to the festival mascot, Dog.
Don is at the festival for the duration. See Squandermania, the wonderful baby born from a collaboration between Don and Barry today, 8pm at Swindon New College.
Written by Louisa Davison
Tags: Barry Andrews, Don Share, poet, poetry, Poetry magazine, Shriekback, Squandermania, XTC
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