(1937 - / Leeds / England)

poet Tony Harrison
#203 on top 500 poets
What do you think this poem is about?

Heredity

How you became a poet's a mystery!
Wherever did you get your talent from?

I say: I had two uncles, Joe and Harry-
one was a stammerer, the other dumb.


Submitted by Scott Dagostino

Submitted: Monday, January 13, 2003

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  • Sid John Gardner. (6/14/2007 1:45:00 PM)

    ButI bet both crafted ideas in their own way. Its not how you say it (Although a Yorkshire or Lancashire accent has its advantages) but WHAT is said.

    Sid John Gardner.

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