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John Hegley
A Short Testament of Will
A Short Testament of Will
A Short Testament of Will
I Will that the youngster with the talent in the neglected seamwill be found out.
I Will that the child like myself, whose voice was with song
but was unheard, shall be heard.
I Will that those in the place where the teachers have not
the wherewithal to call forth the golden voice in the darkness
of schooldays shall be assisted in finding the gems that lie hidden.
I Will that experts in the art of digging shall go forth to the un-dug places
and bring out the singing souls.
I Will that the spilling of the untold talent be fostered and nurtured
and celebrated.
I Will that those who are thus brought forth before us, to assist in
our advancement, be assisted in the management
of their genius.
I will attempt to give a hand in the steering
of these matters.
© 2013, John Hegley
From: New & Selected Potatoes
Publisher: Bloodaxe, Tarset
From: New & Selected Potatoes
Publisher: Bloodaxe, Tarset
John Hegley
(United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1953)
John Hegley is one of the few poets in the UK who is likely to be recognised in the street and his poetry is just as distinctive. A poet, editor, comedian, musician, songwriter and much more, he finds poetry in the everyday and wants to put it back there. He writes for adults and children and has published nearly 20 books in a career spanning four decades. A popular performer, he appears regula...
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A Short Testament of Will
I Will that the youngster with the talent in the neglected seamwill be found out.
I Will that the child like myself, whose voice was with song
but was unheard, shall be heard.
I Will that those in the place where the teachers have not
the wherewithal to call forth the golden voice in the darkness
of schooldays shall be assisted in finding the gems that lie hidden.
I Will that experts in the art of digging shall go forth to the un-dug places
and bring out the singing souls.
I Will that the spilling of the untold talent be fostered and nurtured
and celebrated.
I Will that those who are thus brought forth before us, to assist in
our advancement, be assisted in the management
of their genius.
I will attempt to give a hand in the steering
of these matters.
From: New & Selected Potatoes
A Short Testament of Will
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