Poetry Party Well Hello, Poetry Lovers I’m afraid this post is by invitation only, and NO trainers beyond this point! This is the party event of the year. I was just reading about Truman Capote’s Black & White Ball in ‘66 which was the triumphant event of the season! Well, not anymore, Mr Capote! EatContinue reading “Party of the Year….”
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Trimeric Hour
Hello Poetry Lovers On the trail for a new poetry form once again. This time I’ve hunted down the Trimeric. A superb and fun form. Along with keywords from Sue Burge’s mindgym (highly recommended), I used the words vacant, vacancy and void. I’ve written a pretty vacant(!) poem here. Do read on Trimeric Form ThereContinue reading “Trimeric Hour”
The Cat Triolet
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to our Triolet Corner. Lovely and talented poet, Trisha Broomfield has given us this wonderful piece titled ‘The Cat’. Beautifully done and right up mine and Mrs Slagg’s street. Trisha will be given a personal invitation from the lady herself to read this piece live at the Slagg’s Cafe. AContinue reading “The Cat Triolet”
Poetry Window….
HELLO, POETRY LOVERS EVERYWHERE, THE POETRY WINDOW HAS RE-EMERGED, AND THROUGH THE GLASS I CAN SEE A WONDERFUL POEM BY PHIL WILLIAMS. PHIL HAS COME OUT THE OTHER SIDE OF A PRIVATE HELL, AND HERE HE IS WRITING POETRY LIKE A DREAM! KEEP WRITING, PHIL! NOW A REGULAR AT POETRY AT THE ADELAIDE, WE’RE LOOKINGContinue reading “Poetry Window….”
We have a Winner!!
WELL DONE TO THE LOVELY SHARRON GREEN FOR SUBMITTING THE PERFECT HAIKU TO THIS PICTURE OF DOBBY CASING THE JOINT. Tick-tock, it’s teatime! Is that dish of food all mine? Tap drips as I dine Sharron Green EXCELLENT, SHARRON. A NICE PRIZE FOR YOU IN THE POST…..
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”
The Poetry Door….
Let’s see what’s behind the Poetry Door today…. It’s a lovely poem by Mary Carr. A great friend of mine, poetry has come to her recently. Mary has produced beautiful work, and is happy to share this poem with you: I will… I WILL RIDE THE WAVES I WILL FIGHT THE TURBULENCE TILL I COMEContinue reading “The Poetry Door….”
The Wasteland…
Hmm…..think Dobby’s liking poetry more than she lets on… One day…… Be back soon with another amazing poem…….
Today’s the day!!
Well, look who’s in the Poetry Basket today! I’ve been looking forward to this! The gifted Barney Ashton-Bullock! Go to Poetry Basket page for a very hot review!
Advantages of Poetry in Lockdown
Online Stanza Groups…….. Having the time to actually Write poetry! Zoom poetry, natch! Being able to properly read poetry pamphlets! And staying home at night guilt-free! Tune in on Monday for an exciting Poetry Basket Review! Have a good weekend.