Hello Poetry Lovers So, in our mini-series of household items, we turn to the Hoover. They clean up our surroundings and change our home and outlook. But despite being an asset, they’re also noisy and cumbersome. Some more than others. Clever poet Trisha Broomfield has summed this up writing about her own relationship with Edward.Continue reading “The thing is with Hoovers…”
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Interview with Ted Gooda
Hello Poetry Lovers And welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Audience cheer ecstatically) Yes, you should be excited, because our special guest today is unique and prolific poet Ted Gooda!! (Standing ovation as our esteemed guest glides on) Welcome to the show, Ted. So glad you have you as a guest (audience agree heartily)Continue reading “Interview with Ted Gooda”
Washday ….
Hello Poetry Lovers Today, as part of the Household series, I thought I’d have a go at the washing machine. This is a little unjust really as it normally is a loyal member of your house. However, I find it very controlling and I still bear a grudge about that horrible noisy Hotpoint twin tubContinue reading “Washday ….”
Teapot Special
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d have a go at the teapot this week. Despite the convenience of a tea bag in a cup, most of us own one of these. A lifeline to most households when I was growing up. Mine sits on the shelf gathering dust, a lovely wedding present and heirloom. However,Continue reading “Teapot Special”
The Thing with….
Hello Poetry Lovers For this post, I thought I’d feature things that are around us. These are usually domestic appliances and household goods, which I thought could be rich pickings. These items come across as impersonal and yet they’re not. They become a part of us, and sweep up and clean our anguishes and emotions.Continue reading “The Thing with….”
Oh Cat….
Hello Poetry Lovers Now who has missed our pets dreadfully when we have gone on a trip?! Everyone, I bet. Lovely poet Trisha Broomfield has had such a recent experience, flying off to the states and longing to take her beautiful cat Perry with her. I myself have yearned to take Dobby in my suitcaseContinue reading “Oh Cat….”
Interview with Cheryl McLennan
Hello Poetry Lovers! Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Audience applause rapturously) Yes, you should be excited! Because our guest today is the talented and enigmatic Cheryl Mclennan! (Standing ovation as our esteemed poet descends the lighted staircase) Welcome to the show, Cheryl. So happy you could join us. (Audience cheer. Security onContinue reading “Interview with Cheryl McLennan”
Cat Poems
Hello Poetry Lovers What a find in an impromptu book sale! This is a real gem. Full of pieces about our felines! It was a hard choice but I’ve selected two on here. Even the non-cat lover will like these. Read on Cat There are too many poems About cats. Beware of cat Lovers, theyContinue reading “Cat Poems”
Ghosts
Hello Poetry Lovers A creepy theme for me, I admit, but an irresistible prompt from Instagram. Thank you for that @growyourpoetry. So I began to think – what if that ghostly intruder was more rude and annoying than frightening? I think most of us would give it what for!! And this what I attempted toContinue reading “Ghosts”
Interview with Heather Sullivan
Hello and Welcome back to the talk show studio, Poetry Lovers. (Ecstatic applause from audience) Yes, you should be excited as today our special guest is witty and prolific poet Heather Sullivan. (Our esteemed guest glides on elegantly to a standing ovation) Welcome to the show, Heather. So nice to have another Heather here. PleaseContinue reading “Interview with Heather Sullivan”
Heather Moulson 