Richard Temple is a performance poet and writer, currently living in Wales. He has published poetry in Red Door magazine and a reading, accompanied by his own music, was recorded for their Poetic Phonotheque project in Copenhagen. He has also contributed to the Poetry of Places online collection.
Richard is a regular live performer at Cerddi yn Cwrw in Carmarthen, Wales and a semi-finalist at the 2021 Swansea Fringe Festival Poetry Slam. He reads for Let’s un-MESH Life, in India, and Poets Without Borders internationally. He appeared at the 100,000 Poets for Change Day for 2021 and The Fertile Brains’ International Day of Non-Violence celebration. Recently, he has performed for the Nuyorican Poet’s Café NYC and Phynnecabulary in San Francisco,
"Richard Temple is no lightweight. His work holds its own on the page and on mic. His poetry ranges from current social concerns and humorous tease to romantic love. A must read, and, if you are lucky catch him at an open mic event!"