Geoffrey Aitken

Geoffrey Aitken

Geoffrey Aitken is an emerging award-winning South Australian “New Poet” whose minimalist industrial signature sees him published both locally and internationally (AUS, UK, US & Fr). He is different enough to be older than he should be but young enough in his hometown poetry scene to appeal to readers who encourage him. He passionately records his observations of struggle and injustice for supporters’ intimate sharing or private contemplation but writes without aids; he does not test poetry on caged animals, nor is he after dinner suburban congeniality. 

Thirty years in education after graduating as a mature aged Senior English teacher saw me working with public school students before delivering Vocational Training to Indigenous adults in central Australia, prompting a writing focus that announces disadvantage to audiences whenever publication allows. As happens the opportunity presented by “this breath is not mine to keep” has invited some harder edged expression struck against contemporary living/lifestyles. Grateful whenever my poetry reaches others this exhibition should be welcome news to many who understand the crossroad humans have reached.