Hello Poetry Lovers A creepy theme for me, I admit, but an irresistible prompt from Instagram. Thank you for that @growyourpoetry. So I began to think – what if that ghostly intruder was more rude and annoying than frightening? I think most of us would give it what for!! And this what I attempted toContinue reading “Ghosts”
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Interview with Heather Sullivan
Hello and Welcome back to the talk show studio, Poetry Lovers. (Ecstatic applause from audience) Yes, you should be excited as today our special guest is witty and prolific poet Heather Sullivan. (Our esteemed guest glides on elegantly to a standing ovation) Welcome to the show, Heather. So nice to have another Heather here. PleaseContinue reading “Interview with Heather Sullivan”
Round Robin
Hello Poetry Lovers Now, hands up who has been the recipient of the Round Robin email/letter! Or even wrote one themselves! Despite treating them with disdain, I’ve always had an urge to compose one myself – possibly a spoof one. So proud of Son’s first ASBO, my sentence non-custodial, that sort of thing. Sophie Hannah,Continue reading “Round Robin”
Wedding News
Hello Poetry Lovers I could not resist publishing and illustrating this beautiful piece by the late and wonderful poet Frances White. A stirring and touching piece about an everyday human situation that resonates strongly with us. How a family structure can change overnight. Frances used to come to Poetry Performance at Teddington regularly before sheContinue reading “Wedding News”
May
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”
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”
Heather Moulson 