Tim Key's poetry is everything that your teachers told you that poetry isn't. In fact, if he submitted it for his standard grade English exams, he'd probably fail. But that's not the point. Key does whatever the heck he wants with words, and that's what makes it poetry. It's quite brilliant.
The Incomplete Tim Key features a selection of poems about things you wouldn't even think about. What goes on inside that guy's brain is beyond me. But I love that - anyone who can bend the general laws of the world and still make sense is fair play. The poems are absurd, nonsensical, hilarious, and sometimes very sweet in a kitsch sort of way. Tim Key is not for the faint of heart, or for those offended by sweary words. It is, however, really really for people who don't do poetry, don't like poetry, don't get poetry, or just dismiss poetry. Give it a shot, and then let tell me that poetry's for losers.*
*You might still be a loser, just in a quirky way - much like Key's poetry.
Ooooh - I have ONE copy of The Incomplete Tim Key to give away! Whoo!
Just leave a comment with your name, email address, and a reason as to why you do or don't like poetry. Winner will be contacted Saturday. Open to UK and Europe lovers only - sorry rest of world!
