Welcome!
Please introduce yourself.
I was born in the city of Liverpool on 6 January 1969.
Having attended Saint Vincents School for the Blind in Liverpool, and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford, I went on to read history and politics at University College of Swansea.
Having graduated with a BA (joint honours) in history and politics, and an MA in political theory, I moved to London in 1994 where I now live and work.
Being blind and unable to read print, I use software called Job Access with Speech (JAWS) which converts text into speech and braille, enabling me to use a Windows laptop. All of my poems are written using JAWS.
When did you start writing?
I began writing seriously in 2012-2013, although I do remember composing a poem entitled “The Snake” whilst at school in Liverpool. I recollect that it began, “slithering through the wet grass comes the snake”.
What motivates you to write?
I enjoy the act of writing (the creation of poems). Indeed I sometimes believe that I have an itch which must be scratched, for when I do not write for a few days I feel a compulsion to put virtual pen to virtual paper.
What genre do you write in, and what made you chose this particular genre?
Most of my writing falls within the genre of poetry. I recollect with great pleasure leafing through works of poetry such as “Palgrave’s Golden Treasury” and “The Oxford Book of English Verse” in the school library. Reading these anthologies kindled in me a love of poetry which has stayed with me ever since, and has grown over the years.
What is your goal in writing? Do you have dreams where your writing should take you?
I write for the joy of the craft. I hope also that my poetry gives pleasure to others and perhaps encourages those unfamiliar with poetry to read more poetry. As for dreams, I am delighted that a number of my poems will be published in a forthcoming anthology of verse. Whilst I have, myself published several poetry collections, it is wonderful to know that my poems will appear alongside the work of other poets in an anthology.
Do you ever suffer from writer’s block, and if yes, how do you deal with it?
Fortunately I rarely suffer from writer’s block (he says touching wood)! However, when tired I turn off my computer as I know that if I do manage to write, what is written is likely to be of inferior quality.
What advice would you like to give new, hopeful authors?
I would say to new authors “believe in yourself. By all means listen to what others have to say about your work and learn from that. But, ultimately you have to rely on your own judgement. If someone tells you to change something (and you believe that it works as written) then trust your own judgement. Also read widely”.
Please, tell us about your work.
Many of my poems (perhaps the majority) are written in my home which overlooks an historic park in the Upper Norwood area of Greater London. Norwood derives it’s name from The Great North Wood, and is still possessed of many fine trees.
I have written many poems inspired by the area in which I live, including the below poem which is entitled “The Path Through the Woods”:
“The path taken less often than I should,
This tranquil place through a nearby wood.
A spot with trees for walls
Where sunlight through the branches falls.
An oasis from the urban din
I find a quiet place within.
An inner space where the heart can be still,
A peaceful spot on this wooded hill.
—
The path to the road ascends.
A cloud of gloom on me descends.
I must return to this rented land
Where advertising hordings stand.
A world where empty vessels make most noise,
And people play with broken toys.”
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(Copyright Kevin Morris – Please respect the author’s right on his own word)
Kevin Morris’ Books:
“The Selected Poems of K Morris”, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WW8WXPP/.
“Light and Shade: Serious (and Not so Serious) Poems”, https://www.amazon.com/Light-Shade-serious-not-poems-ebook/dp/B08B4X3GVX/
Connect with Kevin Morris:
Author website, https://kmorrispoet.com/
Twitter, https://twitter.com/drewdog2060_
Goodreads, https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6879063.K_Morris
Very well done. I particularly liked the line: “A world where empty vessels make most noise.”
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Many thanks for your kind words. I am delighted that you enjoyed my poem and guest post. Kevin
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I know exactly what you mean.
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Thank you for featuring me on your blog. Best wishes. Kevin
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It was my pleasure to have you as a guest, Kevin!
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Reblogged this on K Morris – Poet and commented:
My thanks to Aurora for featuring me on Writer’s Treasure Chest.
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Thanks for sharing the post.
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog and commented:
Learn a little more about my good friend, Kevin, courtesy of my other good friend AJ 😃
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Many thanks for sharing my guest post, Chris. Much appreciated. Kevin
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My pleasure, Kevin
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Thank you so much for the re-blog, Chris! ❤
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Welcome, AJ 🤗❤️🤗
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I enjoyed the interview with Kevin and getting to know a little more about him. I also like the poem. I have the same experience with walking in the woods and then having to return to “[a] world where empty vessels make most noise.”
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Many thanks for your kind words about my author interview, Liz. I am pleased you can relate to my poem. Nature certainly does put things into perspective and helps to calm a troubled mind/soul. All the best. Kevin
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Thanks so much for visiting ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’, Liz.
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You’re welcome!
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I love Kevin’s poetry and I am delighted to see him featured here.
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Thank you, Robbie. I’m delighted you love my poetry. Kevin
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It was my pleasure, Robbie. You know, ‘Writer’s Treasure Chest’s doors are always open.
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Loved the poem and imagery it invoked. Great interview.
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Thank you. I’m delighted you loved my poem and found the interview interesting. Best wishes. Kevin
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Thanks, Allan.
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It’s good to see Kevin here. I enjoyed the poem, too.
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Thank you, Audrey. I’m delighted you liked my interview and enjoyed the poem. Best wishes. Kevin
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You’re welcome, Kevin.
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Yes, it’s really unique.
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