Hello Poetry Lovers I’d like to feature another Shoa poem today. You remember this form – six lines each stanza with 4 syllables each line. (come on, keep up!). Wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield has written a marvellous piece on our favourite subject! Cats! Especially the ‘gifts’ her cat brings her. It’s terrific, do read onContinue reading “Puss Shoa”
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Pet’s Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to Pet’s Corner. Now, we’ve had pieces about cats, this time it’s the dog’s turn. Lovely poet Sharron Green shares with us the turmoil of having a new puppy. A wonderful upbeat piece, despite the sheer slog of a new arrival, do read on… Ooops I did it again …Continue reading “Pet’s Corner”
Happy Easter from Dobby
Undie Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Racy title eh? Inspired by the enigmatic Alan Gregory, this is my attempt at a Shoa poem. And who can resist writing about underwear?! And why do we get through so much of it?! This is a lament to the underwear we have loved and lost. Do read on… Underlings Knickers andContinue reading “Undie Corner”
More Dobby …
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we feature more of Dobby, and this time my poetry to her! You may recall Dobby and her pals have shown us their side of it recently. This time, it’s the human’s turn. The first piece is a free verse assessment of our felines that only a human pet can reallyContinue reading “More Dobby …”
Perry’s Answer
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are back in the Cat corner, and Dobby’s close pal Perry has joined in solidarity with her recent view point. Every bit as hard hitting as Dobby’s too! No holds barred, Perry puts over his painful account of how he gets insulted on a regular basis, and the constant lackContinue reading “Perry’s Answer”
Archetypes
Hello Poetry Lovers Forgive the very old photo there! I still think I look like that!! Today, I’d like to feature a didactic piece. This instruction form can be great fun with a numerous array of themes. I’ve decided to cover archetypes today. Didn’t we go through at least one of these in younger days?!Continue reading “Archetypes”
Dobby’s View
Hello Poetry Lovers This week, we feature a poem from Dobby’s point of view. You’ve seen lots of posts from mine, but this time it’s Dobby’s turn! Be prepared for brutal truths! Dobby’s Turn I wake up to the breakfast in my dish That should really be a great big fish Not those pseudo healthyContinue reading “Dobby’s View”
Poetry Basket Review
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to our Poetry Basket review. Shall we see who’s in the Poetry Basket today? And what a find! Behind The Curtain written by Martin Fitzgibbon, the original drummer in The Rocky Horror Show. Martin shares incredible and delightful detail of the early days of this innovative musical written by RichardContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review”
Kingston Morning
Hello Poetry Lovers Now we look to another contemporary poet, the talented Dennis Tomlinson. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and seeing Dennis perform for a while now, and his poetry never ceases to be anything but innovative and sharp. From his book Over the Road, I have chosen this very atmospheric piece. I knowContinue reading “Kingston Morning”
Heather Moulson 