Hello Poetry Lovers Do you remember at the cinema, after the Pearl & Dean adverts, they would put up the slogan on the screen – Intermission – a time to enjoy? Well, the same policy applies here. Between articles and poetry posts, we have another Dobby testcard. I hope you like it… Wasn’t that aContinue reading “A Red Dobby at Night….”
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Going Through my Welsh Book
Hello Poetry Lovers Recently, at the Laureates’ Lounge in Staines in a delightful open mic poetry reading, organised by Adam Gary, there was a poet who read in English and Welsh. It sounded superb, and tempted me to get out the Welsh forms I had learnt about and written. We start with a Hay(na) KuContinue reading “Going Through my Welsh Book”
Meeting Oneself
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, hands up who has always wanted to find yourselves. Yes, I thought so, nearly every poet! And how about actually meeting oneself?! How would it go? Would it be the highest point of your life so far?! Or a real bore and let-down?! Suppose you had nothing in common and theyContinue reading “Meeting Oneself”
The Houses I Have Never Had
Hello Poetry Lovers Recently I posted about the rooms I have never had. Now talented poet Trisha Broomfield has taken this up to a higher level with The Houses I have Never Had! Love it, just up my street(!). And needless to say, a dream to illustrate. A lovely introspective piece, do read on MyContinue reading “The Houses I Have Never Had”
Trimeric Food Parcel
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Trimeric Corner, it’s been a while. I have composed a Trimeric piece containing one of the most unhealthiest, but quite frankly, delicious foods. See if you can spot what it is! Read on…. Food Parcel They say ham and eggs are nice But their charm passes me by Continue reading “Trimeric Food Parcel”
Girl…
Hello Poetry Lovers Please be advised that these above are not my drawings. Aren’t they beautiful?! Such another era. I don’t understand why Girl Annual had such a dull cover when there was so much beauty inside. It really didn’t advertise that very well for the newcomer. I’ve penned a tongue-in-cheek tribute to this longContinue reading “Girl…”
Going Back to my Roots
Hello Poetry Lovers I know hairdressing techniques have changed unrecognisably over the years, and a good thing too. However, there is one thing I can’t get round and that is models flaunting their dark roots! The photos on my own hairdresser’s walls are full of half blonde and half dark roots. What the Hell?! ThatContinue reading “Going Back to my Roots”
Poetry Basket Review
Dobby! Get out of that Poetry Basket! Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Poetry Basket Review section. Today we have a cracking new collection from prolific poet Tony Josolyne. A regular reader at Poetry Performance in Tedddington, we eagerly awaited this new and varied collection. And Tony did not disappoint. I’ve given Recalcitrant Verse aContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review”
Interview with Heather Cook
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show studio. (Audience clap ecstatically). Our esteemed guest today is the talented and prolific poet Heather Cook (standing ovation). (Our guest glides elegantly down the lit staircase.) Welcome to the show, Heather, and thank you so much for coming. Adore that crochet two-piece and platforms. (Audience cheerContinue reading “Interview with Heather Cook”
Heather Moulson 