Hello Poetry Lovers Molly Parkin has sadly left us, and I couldn’t help but post a tribute to such an icon, and for so many reasons. Unique and colourful, I read her books and articles relentlessly. I also adored her poetry. I only met Ms Parkin once and I found her a lovely human being.Continue reading “Tribute to Molly Parkin”
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Larkin About
Hello Poetry Lovers A Happy New Year to you. To sum up the New Year, I have decided to feature a poem by Philip Larkin from 1974. I have mixed feelings about Mr Larkin, some of his pieces unmove me and others have made my eyes moist. However, this particular poem really draws up aContinue reading “Larkin About”
New Year Mischief
Hello Poetry Lovers 2026 already?! Good grief! I hope you all have a Happy New Year. I’ve penned a piece below on our favourite subject – yes, Dobby! Do read on…. So farewell to you, the year of 2025 And Hello to a new year of ‘26 Many rich pickings and opportunities For Dobby toContinue reading “New Year Mischief”
Happy Christmas from Dobby
Dobby’s Advent XXIV
The last day of Dobby’s Advent And we finally reach Christmas Eve! Dobby and her gang wish you all A Happy Christmas with lots of mischief!! Happy Christmas to you all!
Dobby’s Advent XXIII
This is getting all too much for Dobby She thinks this has gone far enough! The 23rd day too ornately decorated Dobby’s fed up with this Christmas stuff! The final Advent action tomorrow…..
Dobby’s Advent XXII
The Nippers are back in town For the Advent day of the 22nd They love their furry Auntie Dobby And consider her a legend! More Advent action tomorrow…..
Dobby’s Advent XXI
For the 21st day of December Dobby climbs up solo Octi is busy breaking hearts And Fish has gone up Soho! More Advent action tomorrow…
Dobby’s Advent XX
For the 20th day of Advent Dobby’s colour has gone purple. When she finds out later She will be extremely verbal! More Advent action tomorrow….
Dobby’s Advent XIX
Here I read seventies poetry To Dobby, Fish and squeaky Octi But I wonder if they’re really listening?! At least (for once), they’re not being naughty! More Advent action tomorrow….