Our Artists: ‘Poetry is part of my life’

By: Sophia Mattice

Outlets: The Miner

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 349

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Name: Kevin C. Hunt
Age: 71
Town: Newport
Artistic medium: Poetry

Question: Why do you write poetry?

Answer: I write poetry because I still can.

I say that tongue in cheek. I actually wrote a poem titled “The Riddle” where I rhymed my way through reasons I attempt poetry.

To start I have the time, I can sit on the deck watching the world turn, viewing weather and wildlife, knowing and thanking our creator. I can think …

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