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In an article published by The Guardian, poetry critic Martin Duwell didn't rip it to shreds as you might expect. Instead, he praised its humility. "The vanity publications of the wealthy are often done in good type on expensive paper and are carefully proofed by a secretary. This book, full of typos and awkwardnesses, is not like this at all and its main virtue is probably that it is a rather humble, essentially good-hearted and well-meaning production,"A composition called "Leaving Home," according to Duwell, captures Clive's young earnestness at its best.The Dove
Gandhi I know you
Though I was not born
Gandhi I love you
Though your life was torn
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Guy Rundle, who published a Clive Palmer bio in the Quarterly Essay, wasn't so gentle. "Inspired by the writings of Bob Dylan, John and Paul, Dreams, Hopes, and Reflections is so redolent of its era that it may as well be wearing a Nehru jacket and listening to 'Evergreen'".When you read a little piece like this, you know what he means.Leaving Home
A better world to live in
A better way of life
A better understanding
Free from strife
The Queensland Poetry Festival will also feature actual-poet Les Murray, Regurgitator front man, Quan Yeomans, and Damian Cowell from cult 80s band, TISM. Included in Clive's show will be an interview with festival co-director David Stavanger, as well as a Q&A with the audience. As for what Clive will recite is anyone's guess.Now, let's finish with a poem.Melanie I remember
That day in JULY
When we walked and talked
Of love and peace
Together…
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