“This vital young poet’s verse is ripe for performance, and his audience devours it as avidly as he writes, recognising in the range and honesty of his voice a bright but subtle vision that examines not only his place in the world, but also their own: whether ‘wonderfully disgusted’ or in love with its ‘utter bent pandemonium.’” (Richard Kitchen, Navigators Art)
 
Lampoonery of the Shallow delivers a critique of modern society’s obsession with surface-level concerns. The book pokes fun at the empty pursuit of status, trends, and superficiality, whilst highlighting the neglect of deeper values like intellectual growth and genuine human connection. These poems invite us to reflect on the contradictions of consumerism, social media, and popular culture—challenging us to reconsider what truly matters in a world consumed by the shallow and fleeting. At the centre of the collection is a heartfelt tribute to Seamus Heaney, a love letter to the pastoral and friendship. Combining humour and sincerity, the collection honours the quiet, unspoken connections that bind us.
 
Edition details:
Paperback with gloss finish, 122 pages, 70# white uncoated paper..