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…..”
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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”
Seasons…..
Hello Poetry Lovers How could I not write about seasons during this turbulent weather?! Glimpses of sun and warmth filtering through vicious wind and chill. So I selected the verse that used to be on the back of exercise books. There are two versions but I chose this one because it was longer. Now, weContinue reading “Seasons…..”
Scandal….
Hello Poetry Lovers Do you remember The News of the World, that old Sunday staple? Well, this following poem is not dissimilar to one of their scandalous headlines! Our cub reporter was there in person, readers, and brought us all the scandal of this poetry party and their lewd behaviour! Such an expose! Read onContinue reading “Scandal….”
Party of the Year….
Poetry Party Well Hello, Poetry Lovers I’m afraid this post is by invitation only, and NO trainers beyond this point! This is the party event of the year. I was just reading about Truman Capote’s Black & White Ball in ‘66 which was the triumphant event of the season! Well, not anymore, Mr Capote! EatContinue reading “Party of the Year….”
Poetry Dinner Party
Hello Poetry Lovers, Now I usually have a bit of a block with dinner parties – meaning I avoid them like the plague! However, not this one, I’d be breaking down the door to attend, and I wouldn’t be fashionably late either! I’d be the first in the queue. Clever poet Trisha Broomfield has createdContinue reading “Poetry Dinner Party”
Poetry Soup
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, I keep hearing the words Poetry Soup lately and I couldn’t resist sharing my family poetry recipes. All out of my dog eared poetry cookbook, natch. I hope this piece inspires some great poetry meals….. Poetry Soup Put in some vowels Cook on a low heat until they grow Then throwContinue reading “Poetry Soup”
Skinny Corner
Sigh! If only this was true, Poetry Lovers. However, if I’m not skinny, my poem today definitely is. I love the structure of the skinny poem and here is my own effort. Mirrors have always been a bit eerie and wicked stepmother-ish and bottomless. I feel the one in this piece is no exception. IContinue reading “Skinny Corner”
No No Nonet!
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the Nonet section. Inspired by the fabulous Sharron Green and Trisha Broomfield at the Poetry Party workshop at Solar Sisters Cafe this Wednesday, I got my head down and tackled this fascinating form. You won’t be surprised to see that the piece is nostalgic. Didn’t we all dread the endContinue reading “No No Nonet!”
Heather Moulson 