The Phantom Tinner of Geevor By Robert J Rowse The heavy gates were sealed in ninety’s chill, The winding drum stood silent on the hill. Damp bitter air still clings to rusted stone, Where phantom miners walk the dark alone. Rough granite walls exhale a bitter breath, That carries echoes from the depths…Continue Reading “The Phantom Tinner of Geevor – a poem by Robert J Rowse”
Bert Biscoe’s commemoration poem to Thomas Flamank and Michael Joseph An Gof – forever remembered by Cornish people wherever they may be.
Robert J Rowse I was Born in Redruth, grew up near Newquay but went to school in Launceston. For the past 20+ years I have taught English as a Second Language to students in Indonesia (A modern Cousin Jack).
This is one of a short series of articles focusing on some 19th century Cornish poets from labouring-class backgrounds. Largely now forgotten, they are nevertheless an important part of Cornish culture, overcoming their limited education to write poetry about the events and feelings affecting most Cornish people of their time. Only a brief selection of…Continue Reading “A Short Selection of Polgrahan’s Poetry by Ernie Parsons”
This poem was written in Zennor in 2000. I had travelled to Cornwall to see friends, particularly Ian Caple (Ei), who wasn’t well. Unfortunately, on my way down I heard that he had died. Ian was an inspirational member of the St. Just community: a musician (saxophone), artist, philosopher and printer he was instrumental in…Continue Reading “Millennium Shaft (for Ian)”