Neil Dufty is a satirical poet from the Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Neil uses a wide range of poetry styles to entertain and provoke thought on social issues. He writes about everyday matters including ageing, sport, commuting and relationships.

A feature of his poetry is the reworking of well-known poems and songs in a contemporary context. He also writes poems in different characters such as Rapper Duff Daddy (the ageing rapper) and Slim Dufty (the bush balladeer).

Neil's first book of poetry, titled 'Fun in the Sun with the Pun' (cover above), was published in 2009. It features quirky poems including:

* The Rime of the Central Coast Mariner

* The Ballad of Kenny Campbell

*A Sonnet about a Grommet

*Bloggin' Robyn

*The Baldie's Lament

The book can be ordered from Poseidon Books at http://www.poseidonbooks.com/Fun_In_The_Sun.htm

The photo above shows Neil at the home of Beat Poetry - the City Lights Bookstore in San Francisco

Neil is a member of the Poets Union http://www.poetsunion.com

A sample of Neil's poems can be read by clicking on the menu at the side of this page.