I don't think I am any good. If I thought I was any good, I wouldn't be. John Betjeman goodthink Change image and share on social
People's backyards are much more interesting than their front gardens, and houses that back on to railways are public benefactors. John Betjeman backbackyardbenefactor Change image and share on social
Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows. John Betjeman childhooddarkgrow Change image and share on social
Silver and ermine and red faces full of port wine. John Betjeman erminefacefull Change image and share on social
Now if the harvest is over, And the world cold, Give me the bonus of laughter, As I lose hold. John Betjeman bonuscoldgive Change image and share on social
Too many people in the modern world view poetry as a luxury, not a necessity like petrol. But to me it's the oil of life. John Betjeman lifeluxurymodern Change image and share on social