Cat on Holiday

Hello Poetry Lovers Now, I’m reluctant for Dobby to see this poem as it wonderfully describes Trisha Broomfield’s lovely cat, Perry going on holiday. I do not want Dobby to get ideas! However, if we keep it hush-hush, we can enjoy this great pantoum from Trisha and all the preparation our cats demand from usContinue reading “Cat on Holiday”

Body Shop

Hello Poetry Lovers It’s that time of year again, the weather is warmer and we show parts of our body that are hidden away in winter. Who wouldn’t be critical as our bare flesh emerges?! Wonderful poet Trisha Broomfield tells us what we’re all thinking in this very personal piece that sums this all upContinue reading “Body Shop”

Further Adventures of the Booming Lovelies

Hello Poetry Lovers Well, what can I say about our gig at Cranleigh Arts Festival on 12th May?! A great reading with a terrific and supportive audience. And our fourteenth BL show. This is us, Trisha applying her beautiful lipstick, Sharron doing a soundcheck and me – er – limbering up! Thank you to JeremyContinue reading “Further Adventures of the Booming Lovelies”

The Booming Lovelies Etcetera

Hello Poetry Lovers Well, the big day arrived for the Booming Lovelies at the Etcetera Theatre in Camden. We got there early to the Oxford Arms where the Etcetera Theatre lived upstairs. Camden was vibrant and crowded while we had our – er business meeting! With enough Gin inside us, we made our way upstairsContinue reading “The Booming Lovelies Etcetera”

Perry’s Answer

Hello Poetry Lovers Today we are back in the Cat corner, and Dobby’s close pal Perry has joined in solidarity with her recent view point. Every bit as hard hitting as Dobby’s too! No holds barred, Perry puts over his painful account of how he gets insulted on a regular basis, and the constant lackContinue reading “Perry’s Answer”

Resolute Corner

Hello Poetry Lovers How are those New Year resolutions going? Now, be honest…. Clever and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has been just that, and has written a great piece about this very dilemma. How many of us will blush with shame when we read these delightful words. Read on and see…. New Year’s Resolutions ResolutionsContinue reading “Resolute Corner”

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”

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 …..”

So, Hove….

Hello Poetry Lovers Did I tell you about the Booming Lovelies’ gig at The Ageing Well Festival in Hove? Many times, I suspect. Set in the beautiful venue community centre Hop 50 +, we were warmly greeted and had a lovely lunch. A kind of warming up exercise if you will. Chicken and Leek pieContinue reading “So, Hove….”