So, poetry becomes a means for useful dialogue between people who are not only unknown, but mute to each other. It produces a dialogue among people that guards all of us against manipulation by our so-called leaders.
“It's about businesses nervous about taking on school leavers because of a mass of red tape. It's about health and safety regulations and green fines.”
“The destroyer Cork, like the useful hero for whom it is named, will be game to the last.”