Poet Philip LARKIN (1922-1985) was born in Coventry, England. He worked at various libraries including the university at Hull and was at one time the assistant librarian at Queen's University in Belfast. DUBLINESQUE Down stucco sidestreets Where light is pewter And afternoon mist Brings light on in shops Above race-guides and rosaries, A funeral passes. The hearse is ahead But after there follows A troop of streetwalkers In wide flowered hats, Leg-of-mutton sleeves And ankle-length dresses. There is an air of great friendliness, As if they were honouring One they were fond of; Some caper a few steps, Skirts held skilfully (Someone claps times), And of great sadness also, As they wend away A voice is heard singing Of Kitty, or Katy, As if the name meant once All Love, all beauty.