Poetry in the Crypt: Jonathan McKeown

In the next instalment of Poetry in the Crypt, Jonathan McKeown will read from his upcoming poetry collection in the historic crypt of St James’ King Street, with discussion and refreshments to follow.

Jonathan McKeown currently makes a living as a plumber, although he initially trained and worked as a youth minister. He has studied psychology, philosophy and contemporary studies in religion at The Brisbane College of Theology and The University of Queensland. He has trained and been accredited as a spiritual director. He is a poet who has been published in numerous journals. Genesis, his book of haibun poetry, was published by Red Moon Press in 2022 and he is currently working on a second book of poetry experimenting with traditional forms including the sonnet. Married, with three adult children, Jono has lived in the Inner West for the last 30 years. He is passionate about small group work and has led men’s support groups, philosophical discussion groups, and other reading and discussion groups.