Alan Clark
by Nigel Howard
Alan’s my neighbour and my friend
#1
Singer
He’s a London boy and sounds London until he starts singing, then he turns American.
#2
Borrower
When he’s not stealing my onions, my dance shoes or my tools, filling my Green bins with his rubbish, going away on holidays putting my phone number on his always escaping dog, he’s writing poetry or singing with Ukelele.
#3
Poet
His poetry used to adorn his front fence which amused most but offended some of the neighbours, But now he’s found a new outlet for his talents -the internet. He’s old as the hills so hasn’t caught on to AI yet so you know this is all original. If you think his poetry is bad, don’t even get me started on the singing.
#4
Inspiration
His inspiration comes from suffering and injustice – homelessness (He founded Street Mission which feeds homeless folk), climate and the environment, domestic violence and the scourge of fundamentalism in all of its guises. Enjoy his poetry and if you don’t you can troll him at info@poetalan.com.au or you can report him to the e-safety commissioner.
