Cat on Holiday

Hello Poetry Lovers Now, I’m reluctant for Dobby to see this poem as it wonderfully describes Trisha Broomfield’s lovely cat, Perry going on holiday. I do not want Dobby to get ideas! However, if we keep it hush-hush, we can enjoy this great pantoum from Trisha and all the preparation our cats demand from usContinue reading “Cat on Holiday”

To Ann

Hello Poetry Lovers My second dedication in the Slummy Mummy collection is to Ann Buxton. One of those people you meet over a crowded playground and never look back. Ann was a warm and welcoming human being, taken from us far too soon. A great loss to everyone particularly her four daughters and her lovelyContinue reading “To Ann”

Slummy Mummy Dedications

Hello Poetry Lovers Okay, I’ve plugged Slummy Mummy but now it’s time to feature the real reason for its emergence. This book is dedicated to two of my school mum friends who left us too soon. I’ll feature Kate Dodd in this post, and the lovely Ann Buxton in the next. Katie was adorable andContinue reading “Slummy Mummy Dedications”

Slummy Mummy

Hello Poetry Lovers As you may have noticed, I’ve dropped very subtle hints that my pamphlet Slummy Mummy is out now! Please see a wonderful review of these child rearing capers from Sharron Green. A review of Slummy Mummy by Heather Moulson             Just when you thought it was safe to enter the playground… byContinue reading “Slummy Mummy”

Body Shop

Hello Poetry Lovers It’s that time of year again, the weather is warmer and we show parts of our body that are hidden away in winter. Who wouldn’t be critical as our bare flesh emerges?! Wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield tells us what we’re all thinking in this very personal piece that sums this all upContinue reading “Body Shop”

Dobby at Centerparcs

Hello Poetry Lovers As I may have mentioned (once or twice), I recently had a holiday in Centerparcs. Now, of course you would know that I missed Dobby terribly – even if she does cause trouble! So I began to think what it would be like if Dobby had tagged along. Assuming it was aContinue reading “Dobby at Centerparcs”

So, The Slummy Mummy Launch Party….

A Slummy Mummy pamphlet launch was on the cards. Forgive me for your lack of invitation, PL’s but this was a press night. Only the most elite could come through the door. You will be invited to the Slaggs Cafe launch very soon. Anyway, it all looked good and Dobby and I had been forContinue reading “So, The Slummy Mummy Launch Party….”

How Publishing Works

Hello Poetry Lovers Very excited to announce my poetry Pamphlet Slummy Mummy is due out on 29th May. But first, let me explain to you how publishing actually works I bribe – I mean, send Dobby to take my manuscript to a prestigious publishing house. And Dobby knew just the one! In a suburb ofContinue reading “How Publishing Works”

Popsy Corner

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to Pet’s Corner. Today, talented poet Dennis Tomlinson has written about his dog Popsy, with very detailed and clever words about her origins. The love for Popsy shows through his beautiful piece. Do read on, it’s a great piece The Origin of Popsy Out to the shabby edge of SloughContinue reading “Popsy Corner”

Seasons

Hello Poetry Lovers Well, Summer is in sight and not everyone is wild about it. Hands up who’s not that keen! Tell me I’m not the only one! Well, here’s a piece that expresses my true feelings. As you can from the above montage, Dobby is also ambivalent about this season. Although she does sunbatheContinue reading “Seasons”