Hello Poetry Lovers Staying on the subject of animals, we turn to my favourite species. Cats natch. While I’m not sure I want to actually be one, I do envy them a lot. Particularly my own cat, Dobby. They get away with so much, and take it for granted. I’ve tried to express my thoughtsContinue reading “Oh Cat!”
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The Zebra
Hello Poetry Lovers So talented poet Trisha Broomfield said she would like to be a zebra – out of any animal. I do see her point, with those snazzy stripes. Not quite as big or cumbersome as horses, they can run with grace and zeal. And get up to all sorts! Like this particular ‘Trisha’Continue reading “The Zebra”
Bristol Capers
Hello Poetry Lovers. Yes, we conquered Bristol (I think). I know it was non-stop! This is me embracing Clifton! And as for poetry, well I just looked in the Yellow Pages (let your fingers do the walking – loved that advert), or rather I scrolled on my phone and was delighted to find a poetryContinue reading “Bristol Capers”
And We’re Off…
Hello Poetry Lovers I’m off to Bristol for a couple of days. Dobby will take charge of this site and will have a quiet reflective weekend looking at and editing my new poetry collection. So I’m glad it’s in safe hands/paws. And all being well, I hope to do poetry at this lovely venue inContinue reading “And We’re Off…”
More Ogden….
Hello Poetry Lovers This time we turn to other creatures that clever Ogden Nash has featured, such as the Eel. We never really hear their side of the story. And this one is quite handsome. A ‘good catch’ you might say. A lady I knew bought an eel for her marine fish tank. I adoredContinue reading “More Ogden….”
Pests Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Sorry for my absence but the cupboard has been bare. Oh, don’t get me wrong – I’ve had some exciting times with the Booming Lovelies and other events, but I’ve run clean out of poems. So, what does a bereft poet do?! Yes! Turns to Ogden Nash. These super pieces are fromContinue reading “Pests Corner”
Tribute Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Inevitably I’m going to post a tribute to the late Tim Curry. A unique actor and singer and a great loss to us all. Anyone will know he was a lifelong pash for me. I’ve been crazy about him since I was 16!! But not only that, I also try to explainContinue reading “Tribute Corner”
Summer of ‘76
Hello Poetry Lovers It’s inevitable in this current heatwave that memories of the summer of 1976 would come up. Hands up who remembers it?! I thought so – everybody! And we were all so much younger, so we had the misery of youth to boot!! How did we survive this miserable era?! Well, easily –Continue reading “Summer of ‘76”
Poetry Night
l Hello Poetry Lovers I’m very excited about the Poetry Night on the 21st August at Parade’s End Books in Ham. It’s a lovely venue and refreshments are served. Plus a classy night of poetry, and open mic. What’s not to like?! I hope to see you all there, all details below Parade’s End BooksContinue reading “Poetry Night”
Palindrome
Hello Poetry Lovers Now this is a tricky form to take on. A mirror image piece and my version is a bit “dodgy” to say the least! However, who can resist a challenge, and rules are there to be broken! I love the palindrome form and there have been some very clever ones written. IContinue reading “Palindrome”
