Hawkwind in a Frock….

Well, the clever poet, Trisha Broomfield has done it again. Another great poem, this time about an unforgettable era. Now, Hawkwind. Didn’t people shake their heads to their music? Instead of dancing, they’d threw their head of hair around like Billy-O?! I mean, didn’t it hurt? Any thoughts on this, please write in. Anyway, beContinue reading “Hawkwind in a Frock….”

Poetry Basket Review!!

Dobby! Whatever are you doing in the Poetry Basket?! Bring it over here straight away! Grr! Asleep on duty!! That’s better! We’re looking at the Poetry Basket today because there’s a rather special poetry review in it! By, if I say so myself, a rather special poet. Yes! I’m in the Basket myself! Sharron GreenContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review!!”

Poetry Wardrobe

NOW WE SEEM TO HAVE CREATED A POETRY WARDROBE WHICH IS VERY FITTING(!) FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL POEM BY SHARRON GREEN. SHARRON IS A VERY PROLIFIC POET AND HAS A STUNNING COLLECTION – Rhymes_n_Roses, AVAILABLE FROM SHARRON’S WEBSITE . http://rhymesnroses.com REALLY WORTH A READ. A Tight Predicament My underwear, has gone somewhere I don’t know whereContinue reading “Poetry Wardrobe”

The Poetry Door….

HELLO, POETRY LOVERS. TODAY WE’RE GOING TO GO THROUGH THE POETRY DOOR AND WE’D LOVE YOU TO JOIN US. I HAVE FOUND A STUNNING POEM BY THE LOVELY AND TALENTED TRISHA BROOMFIELD. I’VE BEEN A GREAT ADMIRER OF HER WORK FOR SOME TIME, AND THIS ONE PARTICULARLY BLEW ME AWAY. AND YES, TRISHA REALLY DOESContinue reading “The Poetry Door….”

The Memory Corner

This is a picture of me walking into The Memory Corner, where I recall times past. When we could be in a room full of people and poets! I expect most of us took this for granted! This is me reading ‘The Call’ by Jessie Pope at A Commemoration of the Armistice Centenary of theContinue reading “The Memory Corner”

Interview!!

Welcome to the Show, everyone. (rapturous applause). I am thrilled to have the talented, enigmatic Barney Ashton-Bullock as our poetry guest this week. (audience get to their feet and applaud). Okay, now calm down everyone, let Barney take the weight of his feet. Welcome to the show, Barney. May I say I love those orangeContinue reading “Interview!!”

Come In…..

Hello, Poetry Lovers everywhere. Once again, we have a stunning offering from the web’s Poet Laureate Mary Carr. Mary has been through some turbulent times, but still her work with the homeless has been bottomless. Good on you, Mary. Come In Come on in take the weight off your feet may the light shine throughContinue reading “Come In…..”

Acrostic Corner..

This week, I discovered acrostic poetry. Quelle fun! Now, this is my first attempt, so er- be gentle….. Dobby Darling, come in from the rain             you lovely ball of fur One look at me with your penetrating             green eyes and I’m Bowled over, just putty in your             velvet paws But if youContinue reading “Acrostic Corner..”