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”
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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”
Tritina Time
Hello Poetry Lovers I think it’s time to tackle the Tritina poem. Not being able to stomach its big sister, the Sestina (six stanzas!), I find the Tritina friendlier. Only half the workload in three stanzas, it’s much more fun. And it goes like this ; 1, 2, 3 – first stanza (of three lines)Continue reading “Tritina Time”
House Cinquain
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we tackle a cinquain. I like to take on a form I normally struggle with. This is about the house I grew up in. We sold it to a young couple in ‘69/70. About 30 years later, the occupant spoke to my dad, and said that they’d been so happyContinue reading “House Cinquain”
Made Up
Hello Poetry Lovers Today, we cover one of my favourite subjects – Beauty. Particularly cosmetics. A more painful learning curve than you would think, and an upward climb to getting that perfection right (if you ever do). I think many memories here will resonate with most of us. Do read on… Made Up Mum wentContinue reading “Made Up”
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”
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