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Rude Health
May 24, 2010
The misuse of jugs
Mar 16, 2010
Glass Ceiling
Mar 07, 2010
Late Fatherhood
Feb 23, 2010
The Web2.0 Whore
Feb 21, 2010
Matt Harvey, 48
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Poet, writer, broadcaster and Wondermentalist - www.wondermentalist.com - Author of kids' book 'Shopping With Dad', out now with Barefoot Books. Enemy of all that's difficult and upsetting. Creator/channel of Empath Man.
Totnes
United Kingdom
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Glass Ceiling
Published on: Mar 07, 2010 by Matt Harvey
Last updated on: Mar 07, 2010
Keywords: equal pay, equal rights, equality, glass ceiling, international women's day, women earn 77% of men salary for same work, women in the workplace
Categories: Poems
It's been a while since I've posted, but to celebrate the recent return of Graham Strugnell and the fact that today is International Women's Day - yes I know these events are on different scales - I'd like to post a poem on the subject of glass ce...
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Copenhagen/Copenhaagen
Published on: Dec 18, 2009 by Matt Harvey
Last updated on: Dec 18, 2009
Keywords: carbon, climate change, Copenhagen, copenhagen poem, global warming, hope, the Wave
Categories: Poems
I haven't posted for some long time, I know. Nevertheless - here I am. This is the last day of the Copenhagen Conference. Have world leaders agreed on anything effective, lasting and worthwhile? We'll see. This short poem was written at the begi...
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Matt Harvey - Wondermentalist, @ Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh Festival
Published on: Jul 25, 2009 by Matt Harvey
Last updated on: Jul 25, 2009
Keywords: Assembly Rooms, Desktop Poetry, Edinburgh Festival, Empath Man, Matt Harvey, Saturday Live, Wondermentalist
Categories: Blogs, Empath Man
I'm taking my solo-show, also called Wondermentalist, for clarity, to the Edinburgh Festival this August. Here's all the blurb from the b-side of the flyer. Booking details are at the bottom. And here are some youtube tasters of stuff that may or ...
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2/3: Empath Man: From Court to Cult
Posted at 04:35 PM on Jun 15, 2009
Thanks Paul.

That gives me an idea for future plot development...
A Body Odour Revolution
Posted at 01:03 PM on Mar 30, 2009
I like the poem a lot more than I like the idea of putting it into practice.
Having said that I've never used a deodorant in my life.
Soap, water, and garlic in the socks. It's all you need. Trust me
A Grave Affair
Posted at 11:03 PM on May 06, 2009
I really like this too...
A relief of sorts.
Posted at 06:53 AM on Apr 22, 2009
I agree with Chris, this feels touching and true, and wholly appropriate to this site. Shining, not shite!
Advanced Listening Skills
Posted at 06:55 AM on Jun 17, 2008
1. Far better that you come and over-heckle than don't come or come and don't heckle. So don;t wind too far...
2. THey're a rough lot those Torbay poets - but no, they're not paying in cocaine. Just biscuits - very, very buttery biscuits.
Posted at 09:41 AM on Jun 16, 2008
I know what you're saying. It's also important to create an environment where people can hear the heckles...

... as well you know.

PS Do you think it'll be like that when I read at Torbay Poetry Festival in October?
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