Publisher's Synopsis
Arthur Kitchener is a poet and a musician of some renown, having played bass guitar with music legends like Dr John. His many bands include The Balham Alligators, Arthur Kay and the Originals, and currently, The Lords Of Lonesome. He plays solo at folk and ska festivals, and has released many cd's. In a collection of street poems, Arthur tells us the story of his childhood, a difficult one by modern standards. Colourful relations and friends are brought to life in poems full of historical imagery of his early years in south London.
