Hello Poetry Lovers Well, we’re on the tip of Halloween and I’d like to feature Sharron Green’s very striking piece Dancing in Quicksand. As well as its nightmarish tones, there are twists of other emotions too, making it a very clever poem. Do read on for this atmospheric piece Dancing in Quicksand Aeons ago weContinue reading “Dancing in Quicksand”
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So, October …..
Hello Poetry Lovers I know! Autumn already! I thought I’d better feature October while it’s still here ! I mean, what happened to September?! Gone in 5 minutes! Clever poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful lament to this current month and how it can go by without notice. With stunning descriptions, this is aContinue reading “So, October …..”
Interview with Sue Johns
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Rapturous applause from the audience) (Dobby scowls – the audience sit back cowed) Yes, settle down, PL’s and welcome our esteemed guest and vibrant, clever poet Sue Johns!! (Standing ovation as our glamorous guest glides on elegantly ) Welcome, Sue. So lovely to have youContinue reading “Interview with Sue Johns”
And We’re Off…..
Whoa! We’re going to Helsinki Whoa! Finn Air(ways) Whoa! I’m going to see Duty Free… (apologies to Typically Tropical’s Barbardos) Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’re off to Helsinki and Dobby and Fish have wangled their way into joining us. Don’t worry about me, Dobby and Fish! I’ll just sit quietly in Economy! My first timeContinue reading “And We’re Off…..”
How to Entertain….
Hello Poetry Lovers So we move on to How to Entertain. With playing host, we mostly think of guests coming to dinner. Which can be a nice occasion but not always the case when the shoe is on the other foot! Who’s been stuck at someone’s table and served absolutely vile food?! And you dreamtContinue reading “How to Entertain….”
The Thing is with Toasters….
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to our Domestic Appliance feature. Now we turn to the Toaster. Wonderful poet Sharron Green has penned a beautiful piece on how a toaster can really be a vital part of our lives. Despite cussing when my own toaster pops up with charcoaled bread, I couldn’t be without one either.Continue reading “The Thing is with Toasters….”
The thing is with Hoovers…
Hello Poetry Lovers So, in our mini-series of household items, we turn to the Hoover. They clean up our surroundings and change our home and outlook. But despite being an asset, they’re also noisy and cumbersome. Some more than others. Clever poet Trisha Broomfield has summed this up writing about her own relationship with Edward.Continue reading “The thing is with Hoovers…”
Washday ….
Hello Poetry Lovers Today, as part of the Household series, I thought I’d have a go at the washing machine. This is a little unjust really as it normally is a loyal member of your house. However, I find it very controlling and I still bear a grudge about that horrible noisy Hotpoint twin tubContinue reading “Washday ….”
The Thing with….
Hello Poetry Lovers For this post, I thought I’d feature things that are around us. These are usually domestic appliances and household goods, which I thought could be rich pickings. These items come across as impersonal and yet they’re not. They become a part of us, and sweep up and clean our anguishes and emotions.Continue reading “The Thing with….”
Cat Poems
Hello Poetry Lovers What a find in an impromptu book sale! This is a real gem. Full of pieces about our felines! It was a hard choice but I’ve selected two on here. Even the non-cat lover will like these. Read on Cat There are too many poems About cats. Beware of cat Lovers, theyContinue reading “Cat Poems”
Heather Moulson 