Hello Poetry Lovers “May I what?” You might or might not ask. This particular post is on the month of May, for once I’m a little bit ahead. However I was inspired by Joe Campling’s lovely piece about May and how we as people change with the seasons. Prolific poet Joe has kindly given meContinue reading “May”
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Poetry Basket Review
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Poetry Basket Review. Have we got a hot one for you!! Rhymes for the Mind by prolific poet Sharron Green is a reflective, calming and profound collection. Greeted by a warm author’s note, and illustrated with vivid sunflowers, we begin our mindful journey. This poet embraces the elementsContinue reading “Poetry Basket Review”
A Cynic’s Easter
Hello Poetry Lovers A Happy Easter to you. I’m afraid this particular Easter offering is a little grim and cynical but sadly true. However, that doesn’t mean I didn’t have great fun writing it! An old acrostic and I’ve blown the cobwebs off. Do have a read A Cynic’s Easter Enticed by chocolate eggs onContinue reading “A Cynic’s Easter”
How to Cook a Poem
Hello Poetry Lovers Picture this; a night in Borough in a room above the Roebuck pub. Play On Words, a great live reading concept founded by explosive poet Lee Campbell. And yes, an exciting night of poetry, with an incredible feature from James Domestic. A left field force that made one breathless with his frankContinue reading “How to Cook a Poem”
Wise Flowers
Hello Poetry Lovers I could not resist this intriguing title followed by an even more intriguing poem. Clever and prolific poet, Sharron Green has a terrific new poetry collection out called Rhymes for the Mind. Full of wonderful and visual poetry that soothes our mindsets. I particularly liked how she embraced our natural elements, andContinue reading “Wise Flowers”
Thumbscrew
Hello Poetry Lovers Today I have stumbled upon Helena Nelson – such a terrific poet, and I am reading her Down With Poetry! collection like mad! Such brutal and ironic advice, and truths about us as poets! The following pieceThumbscrew is particularly wonderful and painful reading, yet I wouldn’t miss it for the world! SeeContinue reading “Thumbscrew”
Interview with Fran Isherwood
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome back to the Talk Show studio (Audience clap ecstatically – Security on Standby) Now, settle down, PL’s. We want to give a huge welcome to this enigmatic poet, who I have been dying to get to know. Lets give a warm hand for Fran Isherwood (audience cheer and clap loudly) WelcomeContinue reading “Interview with Fran Isherwood”
Fun & Games with Dobby
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to Dobby’s games corner. We have a variety of puzzles to keep you amused in this winter weather. All taken from the Dobby Christmas Annual 2021. So the first is a recipe that will go down well with every modern cat I very much advise a cat-owner to try this atContinue reading “Fun & Games with Dobby”
Poetry Testcard
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to the Testcard. It’s actually a Dobby one, not poetry, but well…. The first montage is an account of our trip to Clacton and what it would be like. The second is lifestyle tips from the cat herself. Read on…. Thanks for watching, PL’s. We’ll be back with more poetry actionContinue reading “Poetry Testcard”
The Return Journey
Hello Poetry Lovers Well, wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield recently delighted us with a pantoum on a bus ride into town. Now we alight again for the Return Journey. Just as colourful and eventful, with dubious but intriguing company. A new character too. You’ll be as drawn in going home as you were setting out. SoContinue reading “The Return Journey”
Heather Moulson 