Hello Poetry Lovers Well, what a lucky find I had while trying to find a final poetry book for The Sealey Challenge! Going down my bookshelf and coughing from the dust, I found Michael Parkin’s book of Louis Wain cats with some beautiful poetry. Cat lovers and otherwise would not resist the charm of thisContinue reading “Cat’s Hour”
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Camden Fringe ‘23
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the What I did on my holidays series. Well, apart from the Sealey Challenge, I’ve been seeing and reviewing a lot of the Camden Fringe. Going on through the whole of August, so much talent is packed in and without the chaos of Edinburgh’s Festival, its biggest rival. However,Continue reading “Camden Fringe ‘23”
The Sealey Challenge
Hello Poetry Lovers Sorry it’s been nearly a week, I’ve been busy as a bee! The Sealey Challenge has been one of my preoccupations. Just to refresh your memory, the plan is to read a poetry pamphlet every day for the month of August and post it on social media. And I’m nearly fresh out!Continue reading “The Sealey Challenge”
The Cat Who Isn’t Ours
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, as most of us cat lovers are aware, it was International Cat’s Day on Tuesday. So clever poet and friend Trisha Broomfield has penned a wonderful tribute to these felines, especially Perry who seems to have adopted her. Adorable cat but a mystery background. Here, Trisha sums up her feelings forContinue reading “The Cat Who Isn’t Ours”
Summer of ‘76
Hello Poetry Lovers So who remembers that relentless summer of ‘76?! Most of us, I bet. That three weeks in July of scalding temperatures and droughts. That picture of me above said it all! Not being a great fan of the heat, I thought I’d buried it, but clever poet Sharon Andrews gave the mostContinue reading “Summer of ‘76”
The Shopping List
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we tackle one of those seemingly mundane things in life. Yes, the shopping list! A staple in our everyday existence – but have you ever written down what you truly need?! Have a look at this piece I’ve penned plus the tumult I suffered trying to rhyme the last line. IContinue reading “The Shopping List”
Interview….
Yes, Poetry Lovers you heard right! We’re back in the talk show studio. Today, our esteemed guest is that enigmatic and very talented poet Connaire Kensit! (Rapturous applause) Now, settle down and make our guest welcome. (Connaire glides elegantly onto the talk show set). Welcome to the show, Connaire. I’ve been looking forward to havingContinue reading “Interview….”
Emotional Baggage
Hello Poetry Lovers Now as we know by my most recent broken Handbag post, the loss of a much trusted item takes time to get over. However, we never think of the injured party’s side of things, and clever poet Sharron Green has given us the bag’s version of events. A very poignant view. WonderfulContinue reading “Emotional Baggage”
Korky the Cat
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, that talented poet Sue Burge came up with yet another extraordinary keyword in her weekly mind gym, a mythical pet named with the initial K. I didn’t need to think twice about that staple childhood cover star of the Dandy. Not that I would have had Korky as a pet, moreContinue reading “Korky the Cat”
One Day to Go
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”
Heather Moulson 