69. Fisherman by Dennis Scott - A Friend to Michael

In this episode, Michael Cooke talks with us about the poem that has been a friend to him – 'Fisherman' by Dennis Scott.​Michael joined The Poetry Exchange online for one of our Lockdown Exchanges. We are hugely grateful to Michael for spending this time with us and sharing such a beautiful poem and converastion.Michael Cooke is in conversation with Fiona Bennett and John Prebble.The 'gift' reading of 'Fisherman' is by John Prebble.*****Fisherman by Dennis ScottThe scales like metal flint his feet,their empty eyes like me.How gray their colours in the heat!Cool as the oily sea.With gentle hand he slits the heart,and the flesh as white as milkand the ribboned entrails fall apartlike the fall of coiling silk.Some day I too shall fish, and findon stranger shores than thesethe ribs and muscles of my blindself, rainbowed from the seas.From 'Uncle Time' by Dennis Scott, University of Pittsburgh Press, 1973. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Poetry Exchange talks to people about the poem that has been a friend to them. In each episode you will hear our guest talking about their chosen poem and the part it has played in their life, as well as a recording of the poem that we make as a gift for them. Our podcast features conversations with people from all walks of life, as well as a range of special guests. Join us to discover the power of poetry in people’s lives. Silver Award Winner for Most Original Podcast at the British Podcast Awards 2018. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.