Paul Dennison · Torquay

Life in Rhyme.

Real life turned into poetry — with humour, heart and hope. Honest words about Parkinson’s, family, grief, resilience and the wonderfully daft side of life.

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To Share, To Care, To Dare

Paul Dennison

Life In Rhyme presents Behind the Mask

Behind the Mask poetry book, blue coverBehind the Mask companion album, orange cover

One story. Two ways to experience it.

“You’re looking well today”—but what happens behind closed doors?

Twelve honest poems drawn from Paul’s life, with a companion album that brings his words to life as songs. Read the poems, then hear how they change with music.

Behind the Mask — the poems and companion album are available now.

PDF book £1.50 · Album download £3.50
Available separately. Profits from both go to Parkinson’s UK.

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Do you struggle to explain your Parkinson’s to loved ones? These books may well help you do just that… and in rhyme.
Meet Paul

I’m Paul, 61 and retired. I write about what is happening to me and the experiences of other Parkinson’s peeps I meet along the way. Rhyme helps me say the things that can be difficult to say aloud.

Come into my poetry and discover honest stories that can be candid, moving, cheeky and sometimes darkly funny. I’m intrigued to see where Life in Rhyme takes me next.

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01 / THE BOOKS
Book one · The beginningHumour, Heart and Hope – Life in Rhyme by Paul Dennison book cover

Humour, Heart & Hope

Parkinson’s, dementia and grief sit alongside everyday observations, warm humour and plenty of light-hearted poems—including “Derek Is a Donut”, “Karnage in the Kitchen” and “Pete the Pothole”.

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Book two · Parkinson’s CrewLife in Rhyme – Humour, Heart and Hope V2, Poems for the Parkinson’s Crew by Paul Dennison book cover

Parkinson’s Crew & Album V3

A deeper collection about Parkinson’s, anxiety and resilience, balanced by lighter poems including “Buffet Car Shuffle”, “Scone” and “Gen X”. Nine of its poems later became songs on Album V3.

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Book three · Adult humourThe Daft, Silly and the Rest – Adult Humour by Paul Dennison book cover

The Daft, Silly & The Rest

Observations, imagination and unapologetic silliness. Proof that Life in Rhyme has never been only about Parkinson’s.

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MORE THAN WORDS

To Share, To Care, To Dare

Life in Rhyme is about making people feel less alone — while raising awareness, starting conversations and supporting Parkinson’s charities.

Parkinson’s Crew

A growing Facebook community for honest conversation, shared experiences, poetry and music.

Poetry with purpose

All profits from Life in Rhyme books and music are donated to Parkinson’s charities, including Parkinson’s UK.

One real voice

Not a definition of Parkinson’s — simply Paul’s experience of living with it, shared openly.

MILESTONES

From poems to a movement.

What began as a way to process life with Parkinson’s has grown into advocacy, community, media appearances and fundraising.

World Parkinson Congress

Three of Paul’s poems were selected for the Red Thread Poetry Project at the 2026 World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix.

£1,800 raised

Raised through pickleball & book sales, bringing people together through sport, laughter and community.

Sharing the story

Paul has taken Life in Rhyme onto BBC Radio Devon and Hospital Radio Torbay, using poetry and humour to start honest conversations.

Help the cause.

Support Paul’s fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.

Donate on Paul’s JustGiving page ↗

Come for the rhyme. Stay for the story.

Follow Paul for new poems, videos, songs, live conversations and the occasional piece of glorious nonsense.

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