Dobby Claws her Way Into Haiku

HELLO, POETRY LOVERS. WHAT’S THAT, DOBBY? YOU’VE DONE SOME HAIKU? AND ILLUSTRRATED IT? FABULOUS! SHALL WE TAKE A LOOK?! A GREAT EFFORT, DOBBY. READ ON AND ENJOY……. Embraced by the dawn I wake up to the new day cat jumps on the bed A windy wash day underwear pegged and drying bird craps on theContinue reading “Dobby Claws her Way Into Haiku”

Something in the Poetry Basket…

Yes! We have some wonderful items in the Basket today. If you look closely in the background of this picture, you will see a certain feline creature having a lie down after bringing the basket over. Well, there were a lot of books there! The basket contains two lots of news – One is aboutContinue reading “Something in the Poetry Basket…”

Come In…..

Hello, Poetry Lovers everywhere. Once again, we have a stunning offering from the web’s Poet Laureate Mary Carr. Mary has been through some turbulent times, but still her work with the homeless has been bottomless. Good on you, Mary. Come In Come on in take the weight off your feet may the light shine throughContinue reading “Come In…..”

Acrostic Corner..

This week, I discovered acrostic poetry. Quelle fun! Now, this is my first attempt, so er- be gentle….. Dobby Darling, come in from the rain             you lovely ball of fur One look at me with your penetrating             green eyes and I’m Bowled over, just putty in your             velvet paws But if youContinue reading “Acrostic Corner..”

The Amanda Ann Family Show Christmas Special

Part Two: “Oh, my love”, I exclaim, “You absolutely cannot do that!  All those rough and half-naked pirates!” “And your point is…”,Marjorie grins I did the best I could:“No, my wife!  I forbid it!” “Well really!  One doesn’t expect such bad language from a Lady!Anyway, the cow’s gone overseas, and here one is, a singleContinue reading “The Amanda Ann Family Show Christmas Special”

The Amanda Ann Family Show Christmas Special

Part One:“What ho!  Merry Yuletide and all that.   One is temporarily re-housed due to our latest nit infestation.  However, there are infestations that one had to take with us: Marigold, the temporary servant, who is growing big with my child And Marjorie has taken up with Marigold’s ghastly husband.  A sea faring chap whoseContinue reading “The Amanda Ann Family Show Christmas Special”

The Amanda Ann Family Show Summer Special 2015

What ho, everyone!  Jolly good summer holiday? Me too.  Marjorie in St Tropez, and me on old home ground.   This is the best holiday we’ve ever had! What with Mary on maternity leave (I know, I know!), we’ve got a super new filly to help out in the meantime This is Marigold. Super company, pleasantContinue reading “The Amanda Ann Family Show Summer Special 2015”

The Amanda Ann Family Show part Three and a half

Due to technical problems, such as Mary breaking the washing machine, and legal battles, such as Paul claiming damages for his hand operation, we have had to postpone the Amanda Ann’s saga for a while.   However, be assured there will be a Slaggs episode coming up to compensate.  (One I made earlier).   Many thanks.Continue reading “The Amanda Ann Family Show part Three and a half”

Part Two…….

Our Hero, Plastic Paul, a prime suspect for Daphne’s murder.  Surely not???  Read on…. “Now look, Officer, there are things that you should know” The young constable sighed inwardly: That’s what they all say, these murderers.  It was going to be a long night “You see, my wife’s cousin and I had a complicated relationship”Continue reading “Part Two…….”