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Selected Poems of Gervase Phinn

Biography

Gervase Phinn is a celebrated British poet renowned for his warm and humorous reflections on life, education, and the charming idiosyncrasies of rural England. Drawing from his extensive experience as a teacher and school inspector, Phinn's poetry vividly captures the heartwarming and often comical moments of daily life, resonating deeply with readers. His engaging and accessible style has made him a beloved figure in the literary world, earning him numerous awards and a dedicated readership. Phinn's works continue to delight audiences with their wit, insight, and genuine affection for the world he portrays.

List of Poems

Class Discussion
Creative Writing

Class Discussion

"In the class discussion, Jane, you hardly said a word.
We all aired our opinions but from you we rarely heard.
You sat and stared in silence surrounded by the chatter,
Now tell me, Jane, and please be plain,
Is there anything the matter?"

Jane looked up and then she spoke,
Her voice was clear and low:
"There are many people in this world
Who are rather quiet you know!"

Creative Writing

My story on Monday began:
  Mountainous seas crashed on the cliffs,
  And the desolate land grew wetter ...
The teacher wrote a little note: Remember the capital letter!

My poem on Tuesday began:
  Red tongues of fire,
  Licked higher and higher
  From smoking Etna's top ...
The teacher wrote a little note: Where is your full stop?

My story on Wednesday began:
  Through the lonely, pine-scented wood
  There twists a hidden path ...
The teacher wrote a little note: Start a paragraph!

My poem on Thursday began:
  The trembling child,
  Eyes dark and wild,
  Frozen midst the fighting ...
The teacher wrote a little note: Take care - untidy writing!

My story on Friday began:
  The boxer bruised and bloody lay,
  His eye half closed and swollen ...
The teacher wrote a little note: Use a semi-colon!

Next Monday my story will begin:
  Once upon a time...