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Dobby’s Advent

Memory Corner

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’ve taken the Reliant back to Memory Corner. Why is it that the prospect of a new year makes you hark back to an old one? I’m thinking of 2019. That was a very good year for poetry. I was very prolific performance wise. And naive, well we all were. NobodyContinue reading “Memory Corner”

Interview with Lee Campbell

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right! We are back in the talk show studio with the marvellous and talented artist and poet Lee Campbell. (Ecstatic wild applause) We all want to make Lee welcome, so Dobby – no biting! Ow! What did I just say?! (Our esteemed guest Lee Campbell glides down the lightedContinue reading “Interview with Lee Campbell”

Proverbs

Hello Poetry Lovers So the As I was going to St Ives riddle sparked off memories for me of other traditional pieces one has grown up with. My favourite being East West, Home’s best. I have written a triolet on this profound statement. I have put it as Home is best to make the lineContinue reading “Proverbs”

A Nonsense Sonnet

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the nonsense sonnet hour. The talented Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful and tender nonsense sonnet that is truly irresistible. I am envious because I do struggle with sonnets and like me, you will be glued to this very tender and inventive one….. Nonsense Sonnet A distant lighthouse beams strawberryContinue reading “A Nonsense Sonnet”

Interview with Stephen Claughton

Yes, Poetry Lovers, we’re back in the talk show studio (rapturous applause) And today, our wonderful esteemed guest is talented and prolific poet, Stephen Claughton. (huge applause) (Stephen Claughton glides on elegantly, if a little wary). Thank you so much for coming on the show, Stephen. And what a cool flowery shirt and tie !(audienceContinue reading “Interview with Stephen Claughton”

As I was going to St Ives

Hello Poetry Lovers We all know ‘As I was going to St Ives..’. They call this traditional piece a nursery rhyme but I would say this was a riddle. I do remember it catching me out. A simple question, yet not. A very intriguing piece of writing. Inspired by my lovely pal Trisha Broomfield’s recentContinue reading “As I was going to St Ives”

Barbara Brownskirt

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right! Once again, we had the delight of Barbara Brownskirt. This time at The Phoenix Arts Centre in Tottenham Court Road. And I had the wonderful Sharron Green with me, who became an instant convert to this hallowed cagoule wearing genius. Plus her lovely pal Tracey Collins aka ElvisContinue reading “Barbara Brownskirt”

Sat Navigated

Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are tackling that bane of our existence, The Sat Nav. Derided yet so necessary – or is it?! Did we throw away our A-Zs and maps too soon?! I remember trying to get round Central London with one of those things. Nearly got out and walked! Only I couldn’t! CleverContinue reading “Sat Navigated”

My Undoing ….

Hello Poetry Lovers Today’s poetry prompt has been the term ‘Un’ . Understanding there are endless possibilities with this when you think about it. I’ve made this piece a bit bitter sweet. I hope you like it Unfulfilled Undoing my shoes Undressing at night alone Understated underwear Ungainly half-slips Unwashed knickers Unmade up face UnfitContinue reading “My Undoing ….”