Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (Ecstatic applause) Now settle down, PL’s, because our special guest tonight is talented and prolific poet George MacGillivray! (Standing ovation.) Hello George Welcome to the show. Great platform shoes you have on there. Why don’t you fill us in on your background? Born in GlasgowContinue reading “Interview with George MacGillivray”
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Wise Flowers
Hello Poetry Lovers I could not resist this intriguing title followed by an even more intriguing poem. Clever and prolific poet, Sharron Green has a terrific new poetry collection out called Rhymes for the Mind. Full of wonderful and visual poetry that soothes our mindsets. I particularly liked how she embraced our natural elements, andContinue reading “Wise Flowers”
Thumbscrew
Hello Poetry Lovers Today I have stumbled upon Helena Nelson – such a terrific poet, and I am reading her Down With Poetry! collection like mad! Such brutal and ironic advice, and truths about us as poets! The following pieceThumbscrew is particularly wonderful and painful reading, yet I wouldn’t miss it for the world! SeeContinue reading “Thumbscrew”
Interview with Fran Isherwood
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show studio (Audience clap ecstatically – Security on Standby) Now, settle down, PL’s. We want to give a huge welcome to this enigmatic poet, who I have been dying to get to know. Lets give a warm hand for Fran Isherwood (audience cheer and clap loudly) WelcomeContinue reading “Interview with Fran Isherwood”
The Return Journey
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield recently delighted us with a pantoum on a bus ride into town. Now we alight again for the Return Journey. Just as colourful and eventful, with dubious but intriguing company. A new character too. You’ll be as drawn in going home as you were setting out. SoContinue reading “The Return Journey”
The Underwear Drawer
Hello Poetry Lovers Now don’t get too excited with this title. At my era, an intriguing underwear drawer no longer exists, only memories of wispy lace and sheer stockings. Long gone and replaced by Marks cotton underwear. Although this is welcome, we can’t help but hark back to skimpier days. Read on Underwear Drawer MyContinue reading “The Underwear Drawer”
Interview with Joe Campling
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (Fierce applause from audience). Today, our special guest is prolific poet Joe Campling (standing ovation) Now settle down as we greet our esteemed guest, Joe Campling!! (Rapturous applause as our special guest glides down the lighted stairs, looking around nervously) Hello Joe, and welcome toContinue reading “Interview with Joe Campling”
On the Bus
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are going on a bus ride into town. A lovely charming piece by clever poet Trisha Broomfield will carry our journey along. There’s some dubious yet loveable characters on board, so let’s climb on that bus now! Have your bus passes ready! On the Bus The cat is driving meContinue reading “On the Bus”
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”
Heather Moulson 