Peter Porter Poems

Peter Porter was an Australian poet who was born in 1929. He spent much of his life in England where he was, in 2001, named Poet in Residence at the Royal Albert Hall. He is known for two distinct styles of poetry during his lifetime.

A Consumer’s Report

by Peter Porter

‘A Consumer’s Report’ by Peter Porter is a modern poem that presents a conversation between a consumer and a retailer.

Your Attention Please

by Peter Porter

Within ‘Your Attention Please’ Porter delves into themes of the apocalypse, government, and society. The tone is consistently direct and