Hello Poetry Lovers Discovering American poet Billy Collins, in a second-hand poetry book sale, I was drawn in by his honest style. Not to mention the paradelle form that he used for the following poem. Has anyone tried this?! What a swine to do! Basically, there are 4 stanzas with the last two lines havingContinue reading “The Paradelle”
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All Seasons
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, the weather may be balmy but I’m certainly turning out my drawers and sorting out my winter clothes. Isn’t it lovely when seasons turn? September to many of us is like a new start. That’s why I was inspired by Sharron Green’s beautiful poem below. It says so much about theContinue reading “All Seasons”
Milestones a Cotswold Home
Hello Poetry Lovers before I set sail on holiday, I really wanted to post this touching poem from clever poet, Trisha Broomfield A strong and poignant recollection of a childhood home. I remember longing to live in the country, and after reading this, I realise I still do. I also had the pleasure of TrishaContinue reading “Milestones a Cotswold Home”
The Sealey Challenge
Hello PL’s I’d love to talk more about The Sealey Challenge that Dobby and I took on in August, where we read 31 pamphlets, one for each day of the month (I’m sure you worked that one out for yourself!) August is a dull and grim month for me normally, full of nothing. At leastContinue reading “The Sealey Challenge”
Dorothy Parker
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, Dobby and I had a wonderful August doing the Sealey Challenge. Reading one poetry pamphlet or collection a day for the whole month. More exacting than it first appears, but we learnt an awful lot from it. I think Dobby’s learning curve was to stay under the bed next August, butContinue reading “Dorothy Parker”
More Beauty Spots….
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Beauty Spot. Wonderful and clever poet Trisha Broomfield has risen to my challenge and presented us with a beautiful piece titled Make Up. This is so so poignant, and has such a strong subtext. Thank you so much, Trisha. Do read on Make Up Mum faced the worldContinue reading “More Beauty Spots….”
Beauty Spot
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to our beauty spot section. Adoring any form of cosmetic, I’ve tried to sum up a life-long hankering for something intangible. And I don’t think I’m the only one by any means. The word beauty promises something so elusive, anyway do read on….. Made Up Mum went out the house withContinue reading “Beauty Spot”
More Nursery Rhymes with Dobby….
Hello Poetry Lovers Jetting off for a couple of days so I’ve left this site in Dobby’s capable paws. She has come up with more nursery rhyme variations. Do read on, and I’ll see you soon Diddle Diddle Dumpling my black cat went to bed on my best mat. One claw off and one clawContinue reading “More Nursery Rhymes with Dobby….”
Seguidilla part two
Hello Poetry Lovers I am very pleased to return to our Seguidilla section, part two. Lovely and talented poet Trisha Broomfield took up my challenge of a seguidilla and it’s a strong and wistful piece. Certainly one that will strike a chord. So thank you, Trisha, beautiful piece. Do read on ; Seguidilla In thatContinue reading “Seguidilla part two”
Dobby’s Test Card
Hello Poetry Lovers Lovely to see you again. Today we are showing a test card (like BBC2 used to have) with Dobby’s poetry. This is an interim while another exciting poetry concept is being rehearsed. So feast your eyes, and enjoy; I hope you enjoyed that little collage of Dobby’s rise in the poetry world.Continue reading “Dobby’s Test Card”
Heather Moulson 