Hello Poetry Lovers “May I what?” You might or might not ask. This particular post is on the month of May, for once I’m a little bit ahead. However I was inspired by Joe Campling’s lovely piece about May and how we as people change with the seasons. Prolific poet Joe has kindly given meContinue reading “May”
Author Archives: heathermoulson
Poetry Basket Review
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Poetry Basket Review. Have we got a hot one for you!! Rhymes for the Mind by prolific poet Sharron Green is a reflective, calming and profound collection. Greeted by a warm author’s note, and illustrated with vivid sunflowers, we begin our mindful journey. This poet embraces the elementsContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review”
A Cynic’s Easter
Hello Poetry Lovers A Happy Easter to you. I’m afraid this particular Easter offering is a little grim and cynical but sadly true. However, that doesn’t mean I didn’t have great fun writing it! An old acrostic and I’ve blown the cobwebs off. Do have a read A Cynic’s Easter Enticed by chocolate eggs onContinue reading “A Cynic’s Easter”
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”
Heather Moulson 