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…”
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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”
Round Robin
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, hands up who has been the recipient of the Round Robin email/letter! Or even wrote one themselves! Despite treating them with disdain, I’ve always had an urge to compose one myself – possibly a spoof one. So proud of Son’s first ASBO, my sentence non-custodial, that sort of thing. Sophie Hannah,Continue reading “Round Robin”
May
Hello Poetry Lovers “May I what?” You might or might not ask. This particular post is on the month of May, for once I’m a little bit ahead. However I was inspired by Joe Campling’s lovely piece about May and how we as people change with the seasons. Prolific poet Joe has kindly given meContinue reading “May”
Interview with Fran Isherwood
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show studio (Audience clap ecstatically – Security on Standby) Now, settle down, PL’s. We want to give a huge welcome to this enigmatic poet, who I have been dying to get to know. Lets give a warm hand for Fran Isherwood (audience cheer and clap loudly) WelcomeContinue reading “Interview with Fran Isherwood”
Fun & Games with Dobby
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to Dobby’s games corner. We have a variety of puzzles to keep you amused in this winter weather. All taken from the Dobby Christmas Annual 2021. So the first is a recipe that will go down well with every modern cat I very much advise a cat-owner to try this atContinue reading “Fun & Games with Dobby”
Poetry Testcard
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the Testcard. It’s actually a Dobby one, not poetry, but well…. The first montage is an account of our trip to Clacton and what it would be like. The second is lifestyle tips from the cat herself. Read on…. Thanks for watching, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry actionContinue reading “Poetry Testcard”
The Return Journey
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield recently delighted us with a pantoum on a bus ride into town. Now we alight again for the Return Journey. Just as colourful and eventful, with dubious but intriguing company. A new character too. You’ll be as drawn in going home as you were setting out. SoContinue reading “The Return Journey”
Heather Moulson 