In Thompson’s life lies a cautionary tale
Writing poems for a living can be fraught
If you’re a poet today and you fail
At least you can apply for Income Support
Is Preston entertaining angels unawares?
Could it’s tramps produce a poetic publication?
Detailing the many joys and cares
Of a life spent in intoxication
Someone should get an Arts Council grant
And set up a tramp-writers workshop
To discover if we’ve a mendicant
Who at the Booker Prize could come out on top
