Roger McGough performs for people with dementia
Published 8 July 2009
One of Britain’s best known poets, Roger McGough, has delivered a filmed reading of a new poem to be released exclusively on the Alzheimer’s Society website.
'A Fine Romance' explores the theme of dementia and it's impact on relationships. The moving verse is taken from McGough's freshly released and eagerly anticipated collection of poetry, 'That Awkward Age'.
Roger, a firm supporter of Alzheimer's Society, is renowned for performing his poems and hopes to reach out to people with this online recital.
Roger says,
Roger received the OBE for his services to poetry in 1997, a CBE in 2005 and was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in 2001. To hear the famous poet's version of 'A Fine Romance' just click play below.
A new collection of poetry, the first since 2002's acclaimed Everyday Eclipses, from one of the most original voices in Britain. That Awkward Age is available from Amazon.co.uk.
Roger, a firm supporter of Alzheimer's Society, is renowned for performing his poems and hopes to reach out to people with this online recital.
Roger says,
'I'm always happy to do anything I can to raise awareness of dementia and help people understand the impact of the condition. This was a heartfelt poem and I hope it will prompt thought and conversation. Getting people talking is really important if we are to reduce stigma and finally bring dementia out of the shadows.
Roger received the OBE for his services to poetry in 1997, a CBE in 2005 and was honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool in 2001. To hear the famous poet's version of 'A Fine Romance' just click play below.
A new collection of poetry, the first since 2002's acclaimed Everyday Eclipses, from one of the most original voices in Britain. That Awkward Age is available from Amazon.co.uk.
