Hello Poetry Lovers We return today to that thorn in the side poetry form – the Villanelle. The lovely Poetry Performance regular and genius poet, Connaire Kensit has unfolded this enigmatic structure with a wonderful and concise villanelle. Do read on; Whatever will be, will be. Or will it? We all agree that nature hasContinue reading “Villanelle Recipe”
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Interview
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (rapturous applause – host silences them with a stern look) Today’s special guest is the wonderful poet and real talent, Sharon Andrews. (Pandemonium- Security stir uneasily) Now settle down, everyone. We want a nice dignified round of applause now for Sharon Andrews…!! (Sharon wafts gracefullyContinue reading “Interview”
My Favourite Things
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d write about my favourite subject this week – Me. Or rather the things I like. The wonderful poet Miriam Otto gave this great prompt to list the things we love. This is what I came up with — Ten of my Favourite Things Coffee – the first sip ofContinue reading “My Favourite Things”
Poetry Basket Review
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Poetry Basket Review. We have a stunning collection in our basket today. Riveted by Graham Buchan’s impressive new collection The Pleasure of Firing Back, I gave it a golden review. Please do read and really consider buying this very strong book of poems. The Pleasure of Firing BackContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review”
Mirror Issue
Hello Poetry Lovers Today I thought we should have some mirror action. Mirrors are so intriguing to draw and write about. They are infinite and mysterious. So for fun, I’ve penned a couple of pieces. One’s reflection in the mirror is:Hopeful in the morning Dodgy in the afternoonPast caring in the eveningAvoided at night SkeltonicContinue reading “Mirror Issue”
Interview
Hello Poetry Lovers Thanks for joining us today as we have the wonderful and talented poet Hannah Stanislaus (audience applauds ecstatically – host bangs a ruler on the desk) (There is silence) Okay, gang, lets give a big hand for Hannah Stanislaus (Standing ovation – security cut short their fag break and head on backContinue reading “Interview”
The Vowel Affair
Hello Poetry Lovers What can I say?! Whatever has our hero Luke Wright ignited here?! And how fortunate I am to know such talented poets. Wimping out after attempting an A vowel only poem, my contemporaries have gone from strength to strength, taking on vowel pieces and building up such intriguing and alluring poetry. IContinue reading “The Vowel Affair”
A Night Out with Robert Garnham
I know! What ravers we are! One social engagement after another. Especially with talented poets! We adore the Guildford Fringe Festival, so much more civilised than that overwhelming Edinburgh one. So much so, that last night we went to see the prolific and wonderful Robert Garnham upstairs at The Keep. A beautiful venue opposite theContinue reading “A Night Out with Robert Garnham”
Vowel Challenge
Hello Poetry Lovers So after our wonderful night out with the irresistible John Cooper Clarke and the alluring Luke Wright, some of us put our heads together to write poems using only one vowel. This was inspired by Luke Wright performing Ron’s Knock Off Shop – using only the O vowel. We’ve had some marvellousContinue reading “Vowel Challenge”
A Night Out with John Cooper Clarke
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I thought that title would make you stop and look. It is actually true, we had a night out with Mr JCC himself, only we shared him with at least 300 others! And we were grateful for even that much intimacy. My lovely friend Trisha Broomfield and I were lucky enoughContinue reading “A Night Out with John Cooper Clarke”
Heather Moulson 