Back to Manchester University
The very hall where I graduated
(’87 - American Studies)
Tonight, the life of Larkin debated
Martin Amis, Kingsley’s son, related
His childhood memories of Phil’s meanness
With monetary gifts. Larkin hated
Children but seemed nice (Kingsley’s kids fearless
Of their bald visitor of small largesse)
James Fenton went on, sky darkened, rain eased
Till audience questions initiated
One guy knew Phil in Hull: most unimpressed
A dull 9 to 5 guy is all that he
Recalled. Now this poet’s celebrated
Thur 2 Oct 2008
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