Welcome to Spring….

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to Spring (I think)! It kind of looks like it’s here – sort of. To celebrate this elusive season, I have dug out my Spring Triolet, followed by Sharron Green’s stunning piece Out of the Dark. Far more profound and poignant than mine! But have a read of them both anyway….Continue reading “Welcome to Spring….”

Barbara Brownskirt

Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right! Once again, we had the delight of Barbara Brownskirt. This time at The Phoenix Arts Centre in Tottenham Court Road. And I had the wonderful Sharron Green with me, who became an instant convert to this hallowed cagoule wearing genius. Plus her lovely pal Tracey Collins aka ElvisContinue reading “Barbara Brownskirt”

Sat Navigated

Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are tackling that bane of our existence, The Sat Nav. Derided yet so necessary – or is it?! Did we throw away our A-Zs and maps too soon?! I remember trying to get round Central London with one of those things. Nearly got out and walked! Only I couldn’t! CleverContinue reading “Sat Navigated”

The X Hour….

Hello Poetry Lovers We have another variation on our X prompt today. Written by clever and prolific poet Sharron Green, she brings home how X is very much in the limelight indeed. This great piece highlights a drastic change in our social media. That cute little Twitter bird replaced by a grim looking X. I’mContinue reading “The X Hour….”

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”

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”

Less than a week to go….

Okay, folks. The countdown is on! Less than a week to go before the Booming Lovelies take Guildford by storm! Forgive me talking in Bugs Bunny jargon but this is very exciting and there’s just one more rehearsal to go! Before the ultimate production. After an exciting week of co-hosting at the Lightbox in WokingContinue reading “Less than a week to go….”

Exciting News….

Hello Poetry Lovers We’re quite literally on a countdown now to 7th July. This is when the Booming Lovelies will be performing at the Guildford Fringe. Upstairs at The Keep Pub is the place to be at 8 pm that magical night. We did some great rehearsing yesterday in the lovely Sharron Green’s garden. TimeContinue reading “Exciting News….”

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….”

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!”