James Domestics Gigs and Punk Site news
- david1170
- 19 hours ago
- 1 min read
Phinky of The Punk Site .com has been reading James Domestic's (The Domestics) new book, ‘Poet’s Day Dream’, a collection of poetry, prose, and (very) short stories on the subjects of the two institutions that loom largest in our lives.
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School is our constant companion, whether we want it to be or not, through our most formative years, doing everything in its power to prepare us for a life of toil and instil obedience to the system. Then comes working life, which for many is a life-draining drudge from Monday to Friday (other days of the week are available), leaving them wondering if this is really what life is all about, whilst already knowing the answer.
Of course, this is a James Domestic book, so expect ruminations on colleagues, office sex (sometimes with humans), job interviews, heavily-embellished CVs, working at home, celebrity chefs, team building exercises, sandwiches, much-loved lexicographer Susie Dent, post-work drinks, pointless meetings, workplace bullying, dogs and much much more. Some of the poems in this collection have become firm live favourites, which given how relatable they are, is no surprise. Any resemblance to persons living, dead or otherwise, or actual events, is of course purely coincidental, honest!
Poet’s Day Dream is now available via Earth Island Books.
And James is back on the road with a whole list of spoken word gigs in the pipeline.