Out of the blue came a phonecall from Les Murray's agent in Britain, offering us the opportunity of a reading here in Dumfries.
We said Yes (quite loudly).
We said Yes (quite loudly).
This is an exceptional opportunity to hear this great internationally renowned poet. He's huge and dusty like he's just stepped out of the outback, with a kind rumble of a voice and an exhilarating way with words. Absolutely not to be missed.
...and the creekwater film spooling over causeways got spliced many times
with its boulders like ice under whisky, tree pools mirrory as the eyes of horses.
He'll be here on Tuesday 26 October, venue tbc... I'll keep you posted.
