What do you think of John Cooper Clarke’s poetry?

He's a bit of an acquired taste, but I think some of what he writes is very sharp and its contemporary style attractive to those who wouldn't normally give poetry a moment's thought. I don't always find his scatological imagery pleasant, but then, that's the point. As a performance poet it's best if you hear him read his own work, but I can hear his distinctive voice in my head as I read for myself.

John Cooper Clarke (in my opinion) is the Bob Dylan of beat poetry, right down to being a near-exact lookalike.

My favorite poems of his are Evidently Chickentown and Health Fanatic.

Door, floor, more... Do rhyme.

I don't know what a hire car is

Okay Googled it🙂funny poem.

Son, let me tell you why this dings:
It’s why we can’t rent nice new things.

I never heard of him, but the few lines you posted tell me he’s a lousy poet.