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Emotional Baggage

Hello Poetry Lovers Now as we know by my most recent broken Handbag post, the loss of a much trusted item takes time to get over. However, we never think of the injured party’s side of things, and clever poet Sharron Green has given us the bag’s version of events. A very poignant view. WonderfulContinue reading “Emotional Baggage”

Korky the Cat

Hello Poetry Lovers Well, that talented poet Sue Burge came up with yet another extraordinary keyword in her weekly mind gym, a mythical pet named with the initial K. I didn’t need to think twice about that staple childhood cover star of the Dandy. Not that I would have had Korky as a pet, moreContinue reading “Korky the Cat”

A Booming Lovelies Triumph

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right, Friday night was a triumph for The Booming Lovelies at The Guildford Fringe. Upstairs at the beautiful Keep pub in an inhumane temperature, we embraced an audience of 17. Far more than we anticipated. After a stiff gin and tonic downstairs, 40 fags and two bathroom visits IContinue reading “A Booming Lovelies Triumph”

One Day to Go

Yes, Poetry Lovers. We are on a countdown now for the Booming Lovelies to perform at the Guildford Fringe tomorrow night! Sometimes it feels like a significant event in your life never comes – and then suddenly it does! It’s unnerving and exciting at the same time. After a great dress rehearsal upstairs at TheContinue reading “One Day to Go”

Less than a week to go….

Okay, folks. The countdown is on! Less than a week to go before the Booming Lovelies take Guildford by storm! Forgive me talking in Bugs Bunny jargon but this is very exciting and there’s just one more rehearsal to go! Before the ultimate production. After an exciting week of co-hosting at the Lightbox in WokingContinue reading “Less than a week to go….”

An Ode to an Old Friend

Hello Poetry Lovers Today we talk about a common loss that only a gal understands. Yes, the loss of a bag. Our bags mean a lot to us and when the handle comes off a much cherished pale blue basket (see photo above), it is devastating. My bag met its demise during a poetry readingContinue reading “An Ode to an Old Friend”

Exciting News….

Hello Poetry Lovers We’re quite literally on a countdown now to 7th July. This is when the Booming Lovelies will be performing at the Guildford Fringe. Upstairs at The Keep Pub is the place to be at 8 pm that magical night. We did some great rehearsing yesterday in the lovely Sharron Green’s garden. TimeContinue reading “Exciting News….”

The Beast of Covid

Hello Poetry Lovers Our lovely talented poet and fellow Booming Lovely Trisha Broomfield has recently been touched by the cold hand of COVID. This ruthless virus plays no favourite and can be random in its selection. Fortunately Trisha recovered swiftly … Meanwhile, in her usual prolific guise, Trisha penned this splendid piece, which sums itContinue reading “The Beast of Covid”

Cry Freedom – Turning Poetry Into Performance

Yes, Poetry Lovers, You assumed correctly. Cry Freedom on Sunday was indeed a huge success. Playing to a huge and receptive audience, our words were heard and appreciated. There was a strong atmosphere on and off stage. For a full review, PL’s. Click this link to the Mark Aspen website http://mark aspen.com. Or if you’reContinue reading “Cry Freedom – Turning Poetry Into Performance”