John Cooper Clarke, The Late Ann Delaney and Staying Happy

Episode 2. We've had an incredible first date and now we choose to go on that hike...Uh oh.In our second episode we gush over 'The Bard of Salford'  Dr John Cooper Clarke as well as wind it way back to one of the lesser known Irish poets from yesteryear, James Clarence ManganWe then tribute the late Ann Delaney, the former nurse who was living homeless in Dublin and passed away on the week we were recording. She was a poet herself, quite beautifully. Ryan and Leon recite their own work as a tribute to the homeless.We end the show with our Agony Poet answering the question 'Are you happier than are sad?' as we share a lovely poem by Brian BilstonAgain, thanks to everyone who has sent us poems, shared the podcast and been so sound to us about what we're up to.You can email us at [email protected], give us a follow on Insta at @thepoetrysdeadpodcast and we're now on TikTok too @poetrys.dead.podcastGive us a like and a review if you like :)Poems from today's episode:John Cooper Clarke - Bed Blocker Blueshttps://www.clc.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/?p=387James Clarence Mangan - The Nameless Onehttp://www.ricorso.net/rx/library/authors/classic/Mangan_JC/Sel_Poems/Nameless.htmRyan Duggins - There Is No ProblemInstagram - @ryandugginsLeon Dunne - Around Town Most DaysInstagram - @nomanticzBrian Bilston - Serenity Prayerhttps://www.lovemydress.net/blog/wedding-readings/serenity-prayer-by-brian-bilstonRyan and LeonSupport the showOriginal music by Matthew Keating Artwork by Paddy DowneyIntroduction by Lisa DowneyProduced by Ryan Duggins