Laurence McPartlin - Why Poetry?
Sunday 16th October, 2022
13.30 – 14.30 Talk 5: Lawrence McPartlin
'Why Poetry?'
I will explain how it all started for me way back in schooldays, how it developed, and poets who inspired me, the readings I will explain how each one became a part of me, experiences, people, places, and why. Then I will talk about my latest collection of poetry and song titled - ‘The Sea is in my Head.’
Laurence McPartlin was born in Hartlepool; after leaving school he worked in the local steelworks, before venturing to a new career at a hotel at Lochinver, Scotland. His travels then took him south to work in hotel management in Harrogate, before finally putting his roots down in the leafy South Hams, Devon, United Kingdom. He enjoys playing the guitar, song writing and sketching.
“You are all welcome to....
Come dance with me
On a pale white shore
To the sound of the crazy sea
Where wild winds take your breath away
And set your spirit free....”
Laurence works as a volunteer for the RNIB - Royal National Institute of Blind People - producing stories on USB sticks, helping to end isolation for blind and partially sighted people and giving them the freedom to read again. He is particularly delighted that his book Wake the Stars has also been made available in braille.
Instagram: @laurencemcpartlin5
Twitter: @MacMcpartlin
