Tag Archives: humour

Catopoly

Hello Poetry Lovers The lovely poet Alan Gregory has surpassed himself this time with a wonderful and intriguing piece from the pet shop. Haven’t you always wondered about those places and what goes on after hours? Well, Mr Gregory has captured what we have all suspected. A fantastic and clever poem, and I’m thrilled heContinue reading “Catopoly”

Poetry Mirror

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I’m featuring two poems from the versatile poet Liz Cowley. I love this poet, both poignant and funny. Really worth a read. We can identify with both pieces – one from a teenage girl upstairs, and the other from the mother downstairs. They both strike a chord… Bathroom Mirror ‘Bathroom mirrorContinue reading “Poetry Mirror”

Interview with Sarah L Dixon

Hello Poetry Lovers! Welcome back to the Talk Show studio (Ecstatic applause) Now settle down, PL’s, because our guest today is Sarah L Dixon!! (Standing ovation) Welcome to the Show, Sarah. So pleased to have you here Pleasure to be here, Heather. Cool hat! Now, fill us in on your background… I was born inContinue reading “Interview with Sarah L Dixon”

Interview with Nick Goodall

Welcome to the festive talk show studio, Poetry Lovers! (Ecstatic applause – security on standby) Now, settle down, we don’t want to scare our special guest off, do we? Although our esteemed guest poet is pretty fearless! It’s Nick Goodall!! (Standing ovation as our glamorous guest glides down the lit stairway) Welcome to the show,Continue reading “Interview with Nick Goodall”

Panto Time

Hello Poetry Lovers It’s Pantomime season and the lovely Trisha Broomfield and I saw Robin Hood at the Yvonne Arnaud theatre last week. (Oh no we didn’t!) A lovely polished, detailed, colourful and witty production. However, we couldn’t help but reminisce about pantomimes past! Clever poet Trisha has summed this mood up so succinctly thatContinue reading “Panto Time”

Gift Gaffe

Hello Poetry Lovers Oh yes, one of the rituals of Yuletide is wrapping presents. Finding this an oddly joyless task, I just had to republish this wonderful humorous piece by Sharron Green from 2022. Talented poet and one third Booming Lovely, Sharron sums up this frustrating caper so well. Do read on… Gift Gaffe SellotapeContinue reading “Gift Gaffe”

Interview with Wendy Young

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio (ecstatic applause) Now settle down, PL’s, because we know who’s coming, don’t we?! (Great cheers) Yes, indeed, it’s the wonderful and enigmatic and unique Wendy Young!!! (Standing ovation. Security cut their fag break short!) Welcome to the show, Wendy! So lovely to have you withContinue reading “Interview with Wendy Young”

Christmas Cats

Hello Poetry Lovers How could I not post about my two favourite subjects – Christmas and Cats?! The wonderful poet Heather Cook has written this beautiful poem about Yuletide and our love of felines. It puts our feelings over so well. A touching and clever piece, do read on… Christmas Cats The shops are allContinue reading “Christmas Cats”