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”
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Interview!!
Welcome to the Show, everyone. (rapturous applause). I am thrilled to have the talented, enigmatic Barney Ashton-Bullock as our poetry guest this week. (audience get to their feet and applaud). Okay, now calm down everyone, let Barney take the weight of his feet. Welcome to the show, Barney. May I say I love those orangeContinue reading “Interview!!”
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..”
Something in the Basket!
Good morning, Poetry lovers. No sign of Dobby, but there is something wonderful in the Poetry Basket! Yes! The wonderful Susan Evan’s debut collection Shift Happens will be reviewed over on our Poetry Basket Page. To bag(!) a signed author copy, follow this link http://susanevanspoet.bigcartel.com You can follow Susan Evan’s work on Facebook and InstagramContinue reading “Something in the Basket!”
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.
Watch This Space…..
Dobby!!! What are you doing there?! Where’s the poetry basket? What’s that, Dobby? A new and exciting collection is about to go in it? Very soon? And meanwhile, here’s a comic strip? Yes, we have another review coming soon, so watch this space and no flipping! Meanwhile….. Is there a moral in this tale? TheContinue reading “Watch This Space…..”