Richard Maitland was born on Tyneside and read Sociology at Durham University. He is married and worked as a teacher for 35 years before retiring. He now lives in the Scottish Borders and enjoys walking, cycling, and bowling. Since retiring he has concentrated on creative endeavours; writing songs and making music, and generally enjoying life. A great part of this enjoyment is writing poetry. Preferring rhymed poems to free verse, he addresses a wide range of topics both personal and universal. But always with wry humour and awareness of his own, and humanity's transience.
Aug 28, 2018
Cover of Chasing Rainbows

Chasing Rainbows

May 26, 2017
Cover of Northern Lights?

Northern Lights?

Aug 31, 2016
Cover of Anchors Aweigh

Anchors Aweigh

Dec 15, 2015
Cover of What Larks

What Larks

May 30, 2014
Cover of Runaways

Runaways

Nov 25, 2013
Cover of The Wee Fellas

The Wee Fellas