Hello Poetry Lovers Recently I posted about the rooms I have never had. Now talented poet Trisha Broomfield has taken this up to a higher level with The Houses I have Never Had! Love it, just up my street(!). And needless to say, a dream to illustrate. A lovely introspective piece, do read on MyContinue reading “The Houses I Have Never Had”
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Return of the Poetry Basket Review
Welcome back to the Poetry Basket review. Today, we are proud to review Sharron Green’s latest collection Willing Words. A thoroughly absorbing and versatile pamphlet that one is very willing to read. Absolutely worthy of the hot review below. Do read on…. Willing Words by Sharron Green A well-presented collection and a slick title makesContinue reading “Return of the Poetry Basket Review”
The Cat in the Caff
Hello Poetry Lovers I know this is worldwide news now, about the tragedy they have called Storm Dobby. An unsuspecting cafe run by Mrs Slagg had a very unwelcome visitor recently. The worst tragedy since King Kong! Now, what can we say to this disaster?! Well, clever poet Sharron Green has summed this incident upContinue reading “The Cat in the Caff”
Interview with Julian Bishop
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio (rapturous applause – security nervous) Now settle down as we welcome the wonderfully talented poet, Julian Bishop! (Standing ovation as our esteemed guest elegantly glides down the lit staircase) Welcome to the show, Julian. A great honour. Oh! You didn’t bring Sid the Cat?! Continue reading “Interview with Julian Bishop”
Trimeric Food Parcel
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Trimeric Corner, it’s been a while. I have composed a Trimeric piece containing one of the most unhealthiest, but quite frankly, delicious foods. See if you can spot what it is! Read on…. Food Parcel They say ham and eggs are nice But their charm passes me by Continue reading “Trimeric Food Parcel”
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….”
Rooms I have never had
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, I’m sure we’re all happy with our homes generally. Or are you like me, and remember furniture you hankered for during a certain era? I recall my drama teacher having a wagon wheel outside her house. The height of chic in ‘71, and I never really stopped wanting one. Or aContinue reading “Rooms I have never had”
Girl…
Hello Poetry Lovers Please be advised that these above are not my drawings. Aren’t they beautiful?! Such another era. I don’t understand why Girl Annual had such a dull cover when there was so much beauty inside. It really didn’t advertise that very well for the newcomer. I’ve penned a tongue-in-cheek tribute to this longContinue reading “Girl…”
Happy Easter
Hello Poetry Lovers Happy Easter to you. I expect like Christmas, childhood Easters come back to you. Weren’t the Easter Eggs much better then?! I got some fabulous ones – shaped like a clock and a house. They’re so bland these days, I haven’t even seen one in a mug! We used those for aContinue reading “Happy Easter”
Going Back to my Roots
Hello Poetry Lovers I know hairdressing techniques have changed unrecognisably over the years, and a good thing too. However, there is one thing I can’t get round and that is models flaunting their dark roots! The photos on my own hairdresser’s walls are full of half blonde and half dark roots. What the Hell?! ThatContinue reading “Going Back to my Roots”
Heather Moulson 