Wot Went Wong

Wot Went Wong is a sharp, compassionate, and often laugh-out-loud poetry collection that reflects on everyday life, human contradictions, and the quiet absurdities that shape our world.

With wit, warmth, and unflinching honesty, the poet moves effortlessly between humour and heartbreak-exploring themes of family, ageing, illness, love, politics, morality, faith, social injustice, and the small moments that define who we are. From observational satire and nostalgic reflection to deeply personal and socially conscious pieces, these poems speak plainly but powerfully.

This is poetry rooted in real life: beaches that disappoint, breakfast rooms full of characters, domestic truths, moral dilemmas, political disillusionment, and moments of tenderness found in gardens, memories, and relationships. Some poems will make you smile, others may unsettle you-but all invite reflection.

Written in an accessible, conversational style, Wot Went Wong is a collection for readers who enjoy poetry that tells stories, asks challenging questions, and finds meaning in both the ordinary and the uncomfortable.