Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, we’ve taken the Reliant back to Memory Corner. Why is it that the prospect of a new year makes you hark back to an old one? I’m thinking of 2019. That was a very good year for poetry. I was very prolific performance wise. And naive, well we all were. NobodyContinue reading “Memory Corner”
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Proverbs
Hello Poetry Lovers So the As I was going to St Ives riddle sparked off memories for me of other traditional pieces one has grown up with. My favourite being East West, Home’s best. I have written a triolet on this profound statement. I have put it as Home is best to make the lineContinue reading “Proverbs”
Interview with Stephen Claughton
Yes, Poetry Lovers, we’re back in the talk show studio (rapturous applause) And today, our wonderful esteemed guest is talented and prolific poet, Stephen Claughton. (huge applause) (Stephen Claughton glides on elegantly, if a little wary). Thank you so much for coming on the show, Stephen. And what a cool flowery shirt and tie !(audienceContinue reading “Interview with Stephen Claughton”
As I was going to St Ives
Hello Poetry Lovers We all know ‘As I was going to St Ives..’. They call this traditional piece a nursery rhyme but I would say this was a riddle. I do remember it catching me out. A simple question, yet not. A very intriguing piece of writing. Inspired by my lovely pal Trisha Broomfield’s recentContinue reading “As I was going to St Ives”
Barbara Brownskirt
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you heard right! Once again, we had the delight of Barbara Brownskirt. This time at The Phoenix Arts Centre in Tottenham Court Road. And I had the wonderful Sharron Green with me, who became an instant convert to this hallowed cagoule wearing genius. Plus her lovely pal Tracey Collins aka ElvisContinue reading “Barbara Brownskirt”
Sat Navigated
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are tackling that bane of our existence, The Sat Nav. Derided yet so necessary – or is it?! Did we throw away our A-Zs and maps too soon?! I remember trying to get round Central London with one of those things. Nearly got out and walked! Only I couldn’t! CleverContinue reading “Sat Navigated”
My Undoing ….
Hello Poetry Lovers Today’s poetry prompt has been the term ‘Un’ . Understanding there are endless possibilities with this when you think about it. I’ve made this piece a bit bitter sweet. I hope you like it Unfulfilled Undoing my shoes Undressing at night alone Understated underwear Ungainly half-slips Unwashed knickers Unmade up face UnfitContinue reading “My Undoing ….”
Walter de la Mare Corner
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I stumbled upon Walter de la Mare’s collection Secret Laughter the other night. Published in 1969, it inevitably brought back memories of childhood, and reading his poems at school. As we know, any education is wasted on the young and I enjoyed reading them a lot more now. I’ve chosen andContinue reading “Walter de la Mare Corner”
Things I would like to Experience…
Hello Poetry Lovers Today I went mad on the poetry prompt ‘X’ – a great Experience(!). This turned out to be good fun, and X is surprisingly flexible – and wistful. Anyway, read on and Explore (oh, stop it!)…. Things I would like to Experience I’d love to get into a X rated film EvenContinue reading “Things I would like to Experience…”
Halloween Capers..
Hello Poetry Lovers Hands up who likes Halloween?! I mean really likes it. I thought not. Do you remember when it only once got a mention on Blue Peter and drawing a witch at school? And that was about it?! Now, of course, it’s all costumes and paraphernalia. Awful! So I’ve tried to get overContinue reading “Halloween Capers..”
Heather Moulson 