Geoff Tims The Contraversal poet asked To Judge Poetry Competition
Geoff Tims is the most exciting modern poet to come out of the UK. With two books under his belt, his publisher Cool Publications have released his latest book Deca which has taken the poetry world by storm. Geoff writes about what other poets are to scared to think about never mind write about. His poetry is modern and is aimed at the man/women in the street. people are calling this poet who is being invited on radio stations and to venue to read his work the Jamie Oliver of the poetry world.
(PRWEB) April 30, 2004
Deca Poet judges competition for MIND
Digital poet, Geoff Tims the Lincolnshire Poet, whoÂ’s been making waves in the poetry world with news of his latest book Deca, is to be the judge of this yearÂ’s Cleethorpes Mind Poetry Competition.
Geoff, who tackles difficult, contemporary issues in his poetry, will look at poems written especially round the theme of Isolation for this yearÂ’s Mind Week (May 17th)
Mind are a registered charity working to help raise awareness of the difficulties afflicting people who suffer from mental health problems. They are a national charity active in over 210 sites throughout England and Wales.
Their aim for the week of May 17th is to focus on the subject of isolation, a modern day malaise afflicting many people, which can lead to mental health problems. The subject has a two-pronged approach, as many people who suffer from ill mental health are isolated and incapable of communicating effectively with those around them.
GeoffÂ’s gasp of the subtleties of the issues affecting modern living which makes his poetry powerful and memorable, also make him well suited for judging the entries to this competition.
“My Poetry deals with real issues and effects real people,” says Geoff, “Mind’s work is of vital importance today. Mental health problems affect a lot more people than we realise and it is important we understand what they go through. I look forward to seeing some very interesting work in his competition.”
With a reputation for making people stop and think with his own poems Geoff has become the 21st centuryÂ’s freshest, most dynamic street poet with a body of work hat is gaining him a growing following day by day throughout the world.
Notes to Editors
Please note the competition is free to enter, details can be sought at www. grimsbyandcleethorpesmind. org. uk or www. geofftims. co. uk
For quotes and interviews Geoff Tims can be reached on: 01472 870868 or geofftims@yahoo. com his website is www. geofftims. co. uk
For further details, pictures, articles and to arrange interviews with the poet please contact David Amerland on 0161 439 7525 or mobile 07929878178, or email david. a@coolpublications. com
