Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the nonsense sonnet hour. The talented Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful and tender nonsense sonnet that is truly irresistible. I am envious because I do struggle with sonnets and like me, you will be glued to this very tender and inventive one….. Nonsense Sonnet A distant lighthouse beams strawberryContinue reading “A Nonsense Sonnet”
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As I was going to St Ives
Hello Poetry Lovers We all know ‘As I was going to St Ives..’. They call this traditional piece a nursery rhyme but I would say this was a riddle. I do remember it catching me out. A simple question, yet not. A very intriguing piece of writing. Inspired by my lovely pal Trisha Broomfield’s recentContinue reading “As I was going to St Ives”
Barbara Brownskirt
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right! Once again, we had the delight of Barbara Brownskirt. This time at The Phoenix Arts Centre in Tottenham Court Road. And I had the wonderful Sharron Green with me, who became an instant convert to this hallowed cagoule wearing genius. Plus her lovely pal Tracey Collins aka ElvisContinue reading “Barbara Brownskirt”
Sat Navigated
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are tackling that bane of our existence, The Sat Nav. Derided yet so necessary – or is it?! Did we throw away our A-Zs and maps too soon?! I remember trying to get round Central London with one of those things. Nearly got out and walked! Only I couldn’t! CleverContinue reading “Sat Navigated”
My Undoing ….
Hello Poetry Lovers Today’s poetry prompt has been the term ‘Un’ . Understanding there are endless possibilities with this when you think about it. I’ve made this piece a bit bitter sweet. I hope you like it Unfulfilled Undoing my shoes Undressing at night alone Understated underwear Ungainly half-slips Unwashed knickers Unmade up face UnfitContinue reading “My Undoing ….”
Walter de la Mare Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I stumbled upon Walter de la Mare’s collection Secret Laughter the other night. Published in 1969, it inevitably brought back memories of childhood, and reading his poems at school. As we know, any education is wasted on the young and I enjoyed reading them a lot more now. I’ve chosen andContinue reading “Walter de la Mare Corner”
Things I would like to Experience…
Hello Poetry Lovers Today I went mad on the poetry prompt ‘X’ – a great Experience(!). This turned out to be good fun, and X is surprisingly flexible – and wistful. Anyway, read on and Explore (oh, stop it!)…. Things I would like to Experience I’d love to get into a X rated film EvenContinue reading “Things I would like to Experience…”
Halloween Capers..
Hello Poetry Lovers Hands up who likes Halloween?! I mean really likes it. I thought not. Do you remember when it only once got a mention on Blue Peter and drawing a witch at school? And that was about it?! Now, of course, it’s all costumes and paraphernalia. Awful! So I’ve tried to get overContinue reading “Halloween Capers..”
The Spice of Life….
Hello Poetry Lovers On Thursday we went to Poems not Bombs open mic poetry at the Spice of Life pub in Soho. A free event hosted by the talented Paul E McGrane from 3 till 5. A great performance space down in the pub’s cellar. A blissful and decadent way to spend an afternoon…… AdoreContinue reading “The Spice of Life….”
Lit Up….
Hello Poetry Lovers Another great prompt from Sue Burge’s mind gym, which is Lucent. This can be taken so many ways and any sort of light can be fun. Who remembers lighting a match for one of the frequent smokers of the past, and their features looking so different in that fleeting glow? Fascinating, ifContinue reading “Lit Up….”
Heather Moulson 