At the End of Christmas Day

Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to another Yuletide Special. Today’s poem penned by the wonderful poet Heather Mary Sullivan still has the cynical theme running through these seasonal posts but it’s warm and hilarious. See how many memories flood back for you. It certainly took me back. Read on At the End of Christmas DayContinue reading “At the End of Christmas Day”

Yawntide

Hello Poetry Lovers I know! I know! We’re still in November but I couldn’t resist sneaking a Yuletide piece in here. Now, I’m sorry (or am I?) that its on the pessimistic side and I promise to write a more positive one shortly. However, the older we get, the less magical Christmas becomes. Perhaps becauseContinue reading “Yawntide”

Milk Bottle Tops

Hello Poetry Lovers Today I have chosen to share with you this unique piece Milk Bottle Tops by talented poet Trisha Broomfield. Not only is it upbeat with humorous traits, it also reflects on the turmoil and anguish that can be covered up by the everyday mundane tasks we do. There is a very poignantContinue reading “Milk Bottle Tops”

Remembering Carla…

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…”

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”