Hello Poetry Lovers Now that we are actually in summertime (I think?), I’ve found this lovely seasonal piece by Sharron Green. So descriptive and personal, I couldn’t resist illustrating her poem and sharing it with you. I would love to write a piece like this, but all I have at the moment is a summerContinue reading “Touching Base”
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Interview with Jacqueline Schaalje
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio. Our wonderful guest tonight is the enigmatic and talented Jacqueline Schaalje (Audience cheer ecstatically as Jacqueline descends the lighted stairs) Welcome to the show, Jacqueline. Please take a seat on the chaise lounge and fill us in on your background Thanks for having me, Heather!Continue reading “Interview with Jacqueline Schaalje”
Going Through my Welsh Book
Hello Poetry Lovers Recently, at the Laureates’ Lounge in Staines in a delightful open mic poetry reading, organised by Adam Gary, there was a poet who read in English and Welsh. It sounded superb, and tempted me to get out the Welsh forms I had learnt about and written. We start with a Hay(na) KuContinue reading “Going Through my Welsh Book”
Roald Dahl Poems
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d feature some of Roald Dahl’s children’s poetry today. Funny, cheeky and intriguing. Previously I’ve only been familiar with his short stories, in fact, Kiss Kiss was the first adult paperback I ever bought in Enfield Town. I still remember the slim glossy elegance of that Penguin Book. Although mostContinue reading “Roald Dahl Poems”
Skeltonic Love
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we return to the Skeltonic section, skeltonic love in fact. A very poignant poem written in this form by talented poet, Trisha Broomfield. A sad situation told in a clever point of view. I know you’ll love it. Skeltonic Love You say you love me dearlybut our coupling is yearlya relationshipContinue reading “Skeltonic Love”
Interview with Pip McDonald
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio. (Loud applause). Today, we are honoured to have the enigmatic and talented Pip McDonald here with us. (Standing ovation – security nervously on standby) Now settle down, PL’s, because here she comes now!!! (Rapturous applause as our esteemed guest alights from the stairs) Welcome toContinue reading “Interview with Pip McDonald”
Meeting Me
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d return to the Meeting Myself platform. Especially as I’ve had an irresistible pantoum by clever poet Trisha Broomfield. Imagine meeting yourself on a bus!! Well, Trisha does, and copes beautifully, as you will see Meeting Me, a pantoum I met her on the bus, this me with guarded eyesContinue reading “Meeting Me”
Skeltonic Capers
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought it might be fun to revisit the Skeltonic corner. Not only that, I could write about my favourite themes – bed & sleeping. These forms are great fun and you can do a lot with them. I have been quite slovenly and cheated as the lines should be very shortContinue reading “Skeltonic Capers”
The Poetry Basket reviews….
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Poetry Basket Review. In our timeless basket today, we are honoured to have Roger Waldron’s My C&A Years. A charismatic and quirky collection of witty pieces with pathos and raw honesty. As you will see, I have given this great collection a hot review. Very well deserved. MyContinue reading “The Poetry Basket reviews….”
Love Cafe
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the Love Cafe. My friend recently gave me this beautiful collection from poet Sally Crabtree Isn’t it exquisite?! The most beautiful pamphlet. The poems inside are just as wonderful. I particularly love 10 p Skirt but I didn’t know how to illustrate it! So I’ve chosen these two lovely piecesContinue reading “Love Cafe”
Heather Moulson 