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….”

Housewives II

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I would like to further explore housework and what it really does. Does it really make a difference? Can it really clean everything ?! It can’t erase past arguments, and emotions. This one’s a bit grim, not my usual style but read on and see what you think…. Cleaning the marksContinue reading “Housewives II”

The Who Loos

Hello Poetry Lovers While we continue to explore toilet capers, clever poet Trisha Broomfield has summed up a particular memory of the ultimate toilet nightmare – the portaloo. And the murky horrors it brings. Funny, I was originally going to go to this Who concert in ‘73 but something happened with the tickets. In short,Continue reading “The Who Loos”