Hello Poetry Lovers One of my favourite subjects features today. I think you can guess from the title which it is! Clever and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful piece to her cat Perry in blissful tercets. One of my favourite forms. I wonder if every cat lover writes to their cat likeContinue reading “Dear Cat”
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Going to the Ball
Hello Poetry Lovers The lovely poet Alan Gregory (@truculentbutamiable on instagram) has written a beautiful piece Going to the Ball. Alan is a prolific poet and writes incredibly clever pieces such as villanelles and other complex structures. A hero of mine. This time Alan has done me the honour of letting me illustrate this particularContinue reading “Going to the Ball”
Interview with Timothy Ades
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (Rapturous applause). Our very distinguished guest tonight is poet and translator Timothy Ades. (Standing ovation that could get out of hand!) Now settle down, PL’s – because here he is now!! (Deafening applause as our esteemed guest walks down the lighted stairs) Welcome to theContinue reading “Interview with Timothy Ades”
National Poetry Day (plus one)
Happy National Poetry Day, Poetry Lovers (I know, it was yesterday). However, a late nod to such a significant day never hurt anyone. The theme was Counting and after scribbling many words about foursomes, couples and threesomes (don’t ask!), they became redundant as I recalled the misery of sums and numbers at school. Quite depressing,Continue reading “National Poetry Day (plus one)”
The Booming Lovelies are back!
Yes, Poetry Lovers, you heard right! The Booming Lovelies are back at The Spice of Life, Soho on 5th November at 2 pm. This is a montage of our previous rehearsals and the work that we have ahead of us. We are apprehensive, but to use the words of Denis Norden –It’ll be alright onContinue reading “The Booming Lovelies are back!”
Morecambe Magic
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I’ve returned to Southern soil after a long weekend at the Morecambe Poetry Festival. This is Sharron and I at our first ever Morecambe bus stop, newly arrived and ready to take it all on Well, where to start… our first ever poetry festival and obviously there would be poets there!Continue reading “Morecambe Magic”
Morecambe Testcard
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right, I said Morecambe. Off to the poetry festival with Sharron Green (one third of the Booming Lovelies). We’re going to see the hallowed Pam Ayres at the illustrious Winter Gardens, and Atilla the Stockbroker at The Kings Arms. Forgive me but I could not capture the stunning andContinue reading “Morecambe Testcard”
Hemline Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to another favourite theme of mine – clothes. Love writing about these very personal items. After another wonderful workshop with Sue Burge on the subject of Power Dressing, I came up with this couplet number. Wistful yet funny (I hope!). Hemline I ruthlessly shed low-cut numbers Put blousy vintage dressesContinue reading “Hemline Corner”
Poetry Basket Review
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Poetry Basket Review. And in our basket this week is My Acrostic Mother, the brand new collection by prolific and talented poet Trisha Broomfield. Every page contains such absorbing pieces. Do treat yourselves to this wonderful collection. Meanwhile I have given it a very hot review below. ReadContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review”
Tricube City
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d revisit my old pals, the Tricubes. Always loved them. They’re great company. Do you remember the rules? 3 line stanzas, 3 stanzas and 3 syllables a line. Do try one, they’re great fun. I’ve done one on food, but I’m not sure why Dobby’s crept in there. Read on….Continue reading “Tricube City”
Heather Moulson 