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Never Trust a Poet

Hello Poetry Lovers Such true words indeed! So, the last post featured the excellent How to Cook a Poem by James Domestic. This post continues the profound theme of poets and their craft. Clever and talented Sharron Green has written an excellent piece from her collection Willing Words . And every word is true! NeverContinue reading “Never Trust a Poet”

How to Cook a Poem

Hello Poetry Lovers Picture this; a night in Borough in a room above the Roebuck pub. Play On Words, a great live reading concept founded by explosive poet Lee Campbell. And yes, an exciting night of poetry, with an incredible feature from James Domestic. A left field force that made one breathless with his frankContinue reading “How to Cook a Poem”

Sunday Lunch

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I thought that title would draw you in. So many memories of the aroma of roast lamb and other enticements. It was always the roast potatoes for me. However, clever and wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield does an interesting take on this subject, and how Sunday lunches can be reinvented. And unrecognisable!Continue reading “Sunday Lunch”

Interview with George MacGillivray

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (Ecstatic applause) Now settle down, PL’s, because our special guest tonight is talented and prolific poet George MacGillivray! (Standing ovation.) Hello George Welcome to the show. Great platform shoes you have on there. Why don’t you fill us in on your background? Born in GlasgowContinue reading “Interview with George MacGillivray”

Wise Flowers

Hello Poetry Lovers I could not resist this intriguing title followed by an even more intriguing poem. Clever and prolific poet, Sharron Green has a terrific new poetry collection out called Rhymes for the Mind. Full of wonderful and visual poetry that soothes our mindsets. I particularly liked how she embraced our natural elements, andContinue reading “Wise Flowers”

Thumbscrew

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I have stumbled upon Helena Nelson – such a terrific poet, and I am reading her Down With Poetry! collection like mad! Such brutal and ironic advice, and truths about us as poets! The following pieceThumbscrew is particularly wonderful and painful reading, yet I wouldn’t miss it for the world! SeeContinue reading “Thumbscrew”

Our Night in Farnham

Hello Poetry Lovers Last night, we as The Booming Lovelies embraced Farnham Literary Festival. A superb performing space at the Farnham Town Hall A wonderful room with an ideal stage. I can’t pretend we weren’t daunted but that’s a normal feeling for us before each performance. The festival organised by the talented Theresa Gooda hasContinue reading “Our Night in Farnham”

The Booming Lovelies are back!

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes! You heard right! Sharron Green, Trisha Broomfield and Yours Truly aka The Booming Lovelies have returned! We are due to perform at The Farnham Town Hall as part of the Farnham Literary Festival on 10th March. Doesn’t it look a lovely venue?! We’re rehearsing madly for our new audience, and weContinue reading “The Booming Lovelies are back!”

Interview with Fran Isherwood

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show studio (Audience clap ecstatically – Security on Standby) Now, settle down, PL’s. We want to give a huge welcome to this enigmatic poet, who I have been dying to get to know. Lets give a warm hand for Fran Isherwood (audience cheer and clap loudly) WelcomeContinue reading “Interview with Fran Isherwood”

Fun & Games with Dobby

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to Dobby’s games corner. We have a variety of puzzles to keep you amused in this winter weather. All taken from the Dobby Christmas Annual 2021. So the first is a recipe that will go down well with every modern cat I very much advise a cat-owner to try this atContinue reading “Fun & Games with Dobby”