Dagonet Ditties

A lively assortment of verse and short sketches, this collection captures the bustling pulse of turn‑of‑the‑century London with a keen, often wry eye. From bustling streets where “the fever fiend takes larger tolls” to quiet chambers where a lover’s endless quest to finish her hair becomes a comic meditation on patience, each piece blends social observation with a playful use of rhyme and rhythm. The poet moves effortlessly between bustling market scenes, satirical takes on bureaucracy, and tender moments of domestic yearning, offering listeners a portrait that is both vivid and gently critical.

The tone shifts from biting commentary on poverty, justice and the pretensions of the elite to affectionate humor about everyday quirks, all rendered in a lyrical style that feels both nostalgic and surprisingly fresh. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the bustling crowds, the whispered promises, and the occasional absurdity that reveals deeper truths about human hopes and follies, making the work a charming window onto a bygone era.