Yes, the cafes in Aldeburgh have put on some special offers for poets – no stereotypes about starving in their garrets here then. Meanwhile John Hegley gave his second performance of the Festival on Saturday morning, giving his leftfield perspective on his journey from Luton and beyond. In contrast with one of the discussions earlier this morning – looking at whether love and death are 'the only true subjects' for poetry – Hegley takes the view that "the everyday is as important as love and death" and that poems about potatoes, dogs and spectacles are just as valid.
Hegley said he got into poetry "because he liked the way words and language can fly and be potent". Howevr he went on to add that "its not just about poetry – its about poetrees... there are lots of different fruit on the poetree – some are easily accessible, some are very hard to understand and reach."
