Shoelaces







Richard Easton

Poet


'Shoelaces' - Available Now



About My Poetry


I tend to write rhyming poetry, usually about experiences or moments that I notice.

I often use poetry to relate stories, some of which I have direct knowledge of, others which have attracted my attention and in which I have recognised poetic charm.

I try to focus on the emotion of the moment, often drawing upon my experiences in the present, in nature and in my past life as a police officer, to find the raw feelings of love, devotion, dedication, compassion, sorrow and joy that we all feel.

There are also some moments of terror and horror.

All result in relatable emotions and heartfelt experiences that make us laugh, gasp, pause to think, recognise love or maybe even cry a tear.

To know that my poetry has had this effect on people makes me both happy and sad, but it is through such emotion, that we become human.


- Richard


Here's some of my work...

Published Works



Extracts are also available to read, watch or listen online here.


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Live Performances

Upcoming Shows

Check back soon for updates on upcoming live events...


Regular Events
Crooked Poets (8:00 PM)

The Crooked Man, Prestwich (the first Tuesday of each month)

Broadly Speaking (7:30 PM)

Broad Street Social, Bury (the second Tuesday of each month)

Recordings of Past Events

24th
Feb '22
Live @ The Met

The Met, Bury



Here's what others are saying...


Henry Normal
Writer, Poet, Film Producer

“Richard’s poetry is accessible, inventive and full of charm.”


Tony Walsh
Longfella, Poet

“From fun with puns to rhymes for our times, Richard’s love for writing shines through.”


Steven P. Taylor
Poet

“Richard chooses his words well and writes with feeling from the heart about subjects that he genuinely cares about. Always a pleasure to read.”


Lesley Atherton
Presenter of the “Words And Music” radio show and publisher with “Words Are Life”

“Sensitive, intelligent and down to earth, these poems reflect the poet perfectly. Richard observes both the world around and the world within with a rare relatability. Glorious.”



Here's a selection of my poems...


Shoelaces
From "Shoelaces"

A look at how the roles of a parent and child evolve as time passes...

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American
From "Shoelaces"

American is a poem about the ever-increasing Americanisation of the English language...

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Smart Times
From "Shoelaces"

Considers how smart technology has impacted our lives...

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Spare any change, please?
From "Shoelaces"

A sympathetic look into the lives of those less fortunate in society...

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Here are some people who have influenced and inspired me...


Steven P. Taylor

Tony "Longfella" Walsh

Henry Normal

Matt Thick Richard

Stephen James Smith

John Darwin & Christopher Bainbridge

Dave Viney

Leon the Pig Farmer



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