A Timber Merchant's Tale: The Road to Poetry with Chris Porcas

 In this inspiring episode, Bob sits down with Chris Porcas, a timber merchant by day and a poet by night, who shares his fascinating journey into the world of poetry. Chris reveals how a chance encounter at a local poetry club ignited his passion for writing, eventually leading to the publication of his first book, The Road to Poetry. Chris discusses his creative process, how he balances his career and artistic pursuits, and the joys of performing poetry at open mic nights and poetry clubs. He also opens up about how he overcame personal doubts, navigated public performance nerves, and connected with others through his heartfelt rhyming couplets. Listen in as Chris shares his influences, his approach to self-publishing, and exciting plans for the future, including music projects, another book, and even a potential podcast of his own! Quotable Moments:“You don’t have to follow society’s script for slowing down. Your inner child never grows up if you have passion, hope, creativity, and humour.” “Why should we keep the gems of wisdom inside us to ourselves? If you’re frustrated with something, put it into poetry—you might just help someone else out there.” Where to Find Chris Porcas:Book: The Road to Poetry is available on Amazon (Paperback & Kindle).Website: chrisporcaspoetry.co.ukSocial Media: Follow Chris on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube  Links & Resources:Order The Road to Poetry on AmazonExplore Chris’s Website Episode Image - Sarah Garrod Photography Connect with Undercurrent Stories:   Website: https://www.undercurrentstories.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undercurrentstories/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/undercurrentstories Intro and outro music, "Time for a Coffee"  Bob Wells © 2020 Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts on this episode, connect with Chris on social media, and don’t forget to leave a revi Question or comment? Send us a text message. www.undercurrentstories.com