Hello Poetry Lovers Today I would like to remember Carla Scarano. A lovely vibrant Italian poet who brought so much to the poetry community, Carla left us very quickly in 2023. A very prolific poet, she gave us a legacy of wonderful poetry. I particularly loved her pieces on cooking which shared food and relationshipsContinue reading “Remembering Carla…”
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Dancing in Quicksand
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, we’re on the tip of Halloween and I’d like to feature Sharron Green’s very striking piece Dancing in Quicksand. As well as its nightmarish tones, there are twists of other emotions too, making it a very clever poem. Do read on for this atmospheric piece Dancing in Quicksand Aeons ago weContinue reading “Dancing in Quicksand”
Homage to Brian Patten
Hello Poetry Lovers We were all so sorry to hear of Brian Patten’s passing. An incredibly vibrant and intelligent poet of that wonderful Merseybeat generation. A real voice from Liverpool. It was Patten’s children’s collection Gargling with Jelly that I loved and knew best, and I have put two of his pieces from that bookContinue reading “Homage to Brian Patten”
So, October …..
Hello Poetry Lovers I know! Autumn already! I thought I’d better feature October while it’s still here ! I mean, what happened to September?! Gone in 5 minutes! Clever poet Trisha Broomfield has written a beautiful lament to this current month and how it can go by without notice. With stunning descriptions, this is aContinue reading “So, October …..”
How He Didn’t Tell Her…
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, it’s official. I’m going to marry Michael Rosen! It’s so secret even he doesn’t know about it yet! (How he’ll laugh!). Mr Rosen captured my heart at Morecambe Poetry Festival recently, such a wonderful and intelligent man. The following piece is quite old now but it is one of my favouritesContinue reading “How He Didn’t Tell Her…”
Interview with Martin Fitzgibbon
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Rapturous applause). Yes, you should be excited, PL’s because I’m thrilled to introduce our very special guest talented musician Martin Fitzgibbon! (Standing ovation. Dobby scowls) Our esteemed guest glides on elegantly Welcome to the show, Martin. So pleased you agreed to appear. (Applause) Please sitContinue reading “Interview with Martin Fitzgibbon”
Only a Week to Go….
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, you read correctly! The Booming Lovelies are at the Guildford Fringe a week today! The heat is on! We are performing at the beautiful Britannia Pub in Guildford from 8 till 9 pm. Come if you dare! This is us er- rehearsing! Noses to the grindstone! Then we will be performingContinue reading “Only a Week to Go….”
Interview with Sue Johns
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show Studio! (Rapturous applause from the audience) (Dobby scowls – the audience sit back cowed) Yes, settle down, PL’s and welcome our esteemed guest and vibrant, clever poet Sue Johns!! (Standing ovation as our glamorous guest glides on elegantly ) Welcome, Sue. So lovely to have youContinue reading “Interview with Sue Johns”
Sweet Shops
Hello Poetry Lovers Sweet Shops are all the thing at the moment. Round my way anyway. A fascinating subject for the nostalgic, they carry such weight. Quite literally, who remembers getting two ounces of sherbet pips? Hands up! Well, wonderful and clever poet Trisha Broomfield has captured these details and memories succinctly. A terrific pieceContinue reading “Sweet Shops”
Summer Fun
Hello Poetry Lovers Have we had our summer now?! It was just pouring outside! Now we’ve all got a childhood holiday memory inside us. Damp tents, waterlogged sandwiches, dilapidated Youth Hostels, we could go on…. Prolific and clever poet Sharron Green has summed up that nostalgic adventure perfectly. A great fun piece and we canContinue reading “Summer Fun”
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