Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d write about my favourite subject this week – Me. Or rather the things I like. The wonderful poet Miriam Otto gave this great prompt to list the things we love. This is what I came up with — Ten of my Favourite Things Coffee – the first sip ofContinue reading “My Favourite Things”
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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”
Post Tenby Testcard
Hello Poetry Lovers Just back from an exhilarating experience in Tenby. While I put together my poetry story and journey, I’ll treat you to another Dobby testcard. Sit tight and watch this space Then Dobby wakes up….. Thanks for tuning in, PL’s. Watch this space real closely
Tenby Testcard
Hello Poetry Lovers, I’m going to Tenby for a few days to be with the lovely Celine’s Salon, so for now here is a testcard. Dobby makes sure I’m on that train for Tenby! She gets the house to herself for a few days! Dobby gets off the phone quickly, she has urgent business toContinue reading “Tenby Testcard”
Poetry Test Card
Dobby takes on more poetry…..
Easter Parade
Hello Poetry Lovers Happy Easter, and how could I not include a lovely seasonal piece like this from the talented Sharron Green?! Although restrictions have loosened somewhat, we are still tentative towards going back to normality, and this poem is very relevant indeed. A corker, Sharron, thank you so much. Read on, readers…. This Easter’sContinue reading “Easter Parade”