Yes, Poetry Lovers. We are on a countdown now for the Booming Lovelies to perform at the Guildford Fringe tomorrow night! Sometimes it feels like a significant event in your life never comes – and then suddenly it does! It’s unnerving and exciting at the same time. After a great dress rehearsal upstairs at TheContinue reading “One Day to Go”
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Less than a week to go….
Okay, folks. The countdown is on! Less than a week to go before the Booming Lovelies take Guildford by storm! Forgive me talking in Bugs Bunny jargon but this is very exciting and there’s just one more rehearsal to go! Before the ultimate production. After an exciting week of co-hosting at the Lightbox in WokingContinue reading “Less than a week to go….”
An Ode to an Old Friend
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we talk about a common loss that only a gal understands. Yes, the loss of a bag. Our bags mean a lot to us and when the handle comes off a much cherished pale blue basket (see photo above), it is devastating. My bag met its demise during a poetry readingContinue reading “An Ode to an Old Friend”
Exciting News….
Hello Poetry Lovers We’re quite literally on a countdown now to 7th July. This is when the Booming Lovelies will be performing at the Guildford Fringe. Upstairs at The Keep Pub is the place to be at 8 pm that magical night. We did some great rehearsing yesterday in the lovely Sharron Green’s garden. TimeContinue reading “Exciting News….”
The Beast of Covid
Hello Poetry Lovers Our lovely talented poet and fellow Booming Lovely Trisha Broomfield has recently been touched by the cold hand of COVID. This ruthless virus plays no favourite and can be random in its selection. Fortunately Trisha recovered swiftly … Meanwhile, in her usual prolific guise, Trisha penned this splendid piece, which sums itContinue reading “The Beast of Covid”
The H Word….
Hello Poetry Lovers This week, we give another nod to lovely poet and tutor Sue Burge who feeds me a poetry gym keyword every week. I would thoroughly recommend it. A very recent task was to make a poem using the word H. This particular letter has a distinct sound as you draw breath toContinue reading “The H Word….”
Domestic Corner…
Hello Poetry Lovers Now I love writing about housework, I have no idea why. I’m not an avid follower of this practice. (Sneezes from the dust). I mean, my dollshouse is immaculate, not a hair out of place but a 1:1 home …. Well…. The lovely talented poet Trisha Broomfield has given us a sharpContinue reading “Domestic Corner…”
More Cat Action…..
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’re back to my favourite subject – Cats. Clever and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful nonet and tanka on our feline pals, and put over their personality with skill. Thank you so much, Trisha. Please keep them coming. Read on to enjoy these clever pieces ; Cat NonetContinue reading “More Cat Action…..”
Blackout Poem
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we look at the Blackout poem. Thanks to a prompt from Surrey New Writers Festival, I took on this daunting task. For the uninitiated, you have to find an article or piece of about 500 words, and select 30 to 40 words Like so, as they used to say on theContinue reading “Blackout Poem”
Introducing The Booming Lovelies
Hello Poetry Lovers Well I said there was some exciting news and here it is. I cannot believe we are doing this wonderful venture at the Guildford Fringe Festival this year. However, it is all confirmed, booked, decided and I still keep pinching myself (ouch!). Upstairs at The Keep Pub – opposite Guildford Castle –Continue reading “Introducing The Booming Lovelies”
Heather Moulson 