And then one day, if I love again:
Give
Simon ArmitageOf all the public places, dear
to make a scene, I’ve chosen here.Of all the doorways in the world
to choose to sleep, I’ve chosen yours.
I’m on the street, under the stars.For coppers I can dance or sing.
For silver-swallow swords, eat fire.
For gold-escape from locks and chains.It’s not as if I’m holding out
for frankincense or myrrh, just change.You give me tea. That’s big of you.
I’m on my knees. I beg of you.
its a pile of shite
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Fuck you it’s a beautiful poem. How can you say that.
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brilliant work
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brilliant work carry on and improve ur work
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Dem tell me dis poem is very gut
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sick poem bruv
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Yo waz awesum dood
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its so shit
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I’ve read a little bit of Armitage’s poetry before; The Manhunt, for example, is an incredible poem. But the moment I read this I fell in love with it. So poignant.
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this is my homework i need help to do
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I really liked it as i am studing this poem in english for my gcse exams i really admire your work .
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YEAH!!!!!!! ROCK ON DUDE YOUR SO EPIC
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This is such a beautiful poem, if anyone wants to hear simon talk about this poem, bbc learning zone, clip number 13453, its a wonderful clip. I adore this poem
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T. Thank you for pointing me in the direction of this poem. It’s gorgeous.
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i really like this poem and for my GCSE creative writing essay i chose to do on this poem i like the fact that the character isnt really known and the reader isnt really told much in the poem but the fact that it is about a homeless person who is holding out for change!
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it were lovely
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