BLOG OF THE WEEK ~ A TIRED MONK UPDATE!

I have such a treat for you today, kids! My heart went pitter pat recently when Chris Olson, whom we know fondly as Brother Ollie, the Tired Monk, showed up at the Poetry Pantry, after an absence. Ollie writes at Humbucker Poems, where he describes himself as a poet, trucker, singer and guitar-playing monk. He is very cool!

Ollie is one of Poets United's first members, from 2010, when Robert Lloyd first started the site. In 2012, Ollie announced he was taking a hiatus, and we have missed him. But he has donned his monk's robes and is back with us once again. Yay! I swiftly asked him if he might give us an update, and he said yes. Ollie lives in eastern Canada.

Life of a Poet – The Tired Monk

This interview was Written and done by Sherry Blue Sky

Well, kids, time for the Big Reveal! Is the Tired Monk really tired? Is he really a monk? Does he wear those robes he writes about? Stay tuned, because today we are sitting down with Old Ollie of Humbucker Poems, to get the real scoop! (I so want to believe he is real, I hope he doesn’t burst my bubble. It would be like finding out there’s no Santa Claus!!)

Poets United: Ollie, so much fun to sit down with you today! Yay! Robes!!!!!!! Pull back your hood just a little, okay? Tell us, is there a story behind the name of your blog? Humbucker Poems

Chris Olson

Chris Olson

When I hear "Chris" I have to think for a moment because my friends call me Ollie. At work I'm called Sir, but I prefer Mr. Sir; as I am a high school teacher (pray for me daily). At home it is "dad". Here in the blogosphere I'm Old Ollie or the Tired Monk. The veil is lifted. I teach English and Communication Technology. So you can find me dabbling in poetry, writing, filming, photography and animation.