Tag Archives: sketches

Poetry Demons

Hello Poetry Lovers Now, during this heat and the long days of August, instead of feeling sorry for myself as usual, I have been writing daily August poetry prompts and I have really been enjoying them. I thought I’d share one of them with you, this particular prompt My Demons Write Poetry gave me theContinue reading “Poetry Demons”

Villanelle Recipe

Hello Poetry Lovers We return today to that thorn in the side poetry form – the Villanelle. The lovely Poetry Performance regular and genius poet, Connaire Kensit has unfolded this enigmatic structure with a wonderful and concise villanelle. Do read on; Whatever will be, will be. Or will it? We all agree that nature hasContinue reading “Villanelle Recipe”

Interview

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the talk show studio (rapturous applause – host silences them with a stern look) Today’s special guest is the wonderful poet and real talent, Sharon Andrews. (Pandemonium- Security stir uneasily) Now settle down, everyone. We want a nice dignified round of applause now for Sharon Andrews…!! (Sharon wafts gracefullyContinue reading “Interview”

Mirror Issue

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I thought we should have some mirror action. Mirrors are so intriguing to draw and write about. They are infinite and mysterious. So for fun, I’ve penned a couple of pieces. One’s reflection in the mirror is:Hopeful in the morning Dodgy in the afternoonPast caring in the eveningAvoided at night SkeltonicContinue reading “Mirror Issue”

The Vowel Affair

Hello Poetry Lovers What can I say?! Whatever has our hero Luke Wright ignited here?! And how fortunate I am to know such talented poets. Wimping out after attempting an A vowel only poem, my contemporaries have gone from strength to strength, taking on vowel pieces and building up such intriguing and alluring poetry. IContinue reading “The Vowel Affair”

Triolet Corner

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I couldn’t resist going back to Triolet Corner, one of my favourite poetry forms. Thanks to the lovely Sharon Andrews aka @inksomnia_poetry, an admirably prolific poet and constant inspiration, who gave us this beautiful prompt. Sharon is many times published, and titles include A Heart Full of Haiku and and MoonContinue reading “Triolet Corner”

Interview

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to our talk show, (thunderous applause, security stirs uneasily) and today we have the lovely Carla Scarano (Thunderous applause as Carla glides down the lighted stairs) Welcome to the show, Carla. So lovely to have you on here. I really dig that leather catsuit – very Julie Newmar. Now tellContinue reading “Interview”

Stilettos and Cider

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I’d like to feature my lovely and talented friend, Trisha Broomfield’s poem Stilettos and Cider. This was longlisted very recently in the Plough Poetry Prize 2022, and well deserved too. Would you believe Trisha didn’t even know until I told her! Thank God I did. Trisha has given permission for meContinue reading “Stilettos and Cider”