Hello Poetry Lovers Yes, I know September’s not here yet but I couldn’t resist referring to it. It’s such a significant month and once loaded with meaning for me. Two acrostics on here today. A lovely descriptive piece from talented poet Trisha Broomfield, and then a coarser one from me follows. Do read on SlowlyContinue reading “Acrostic September”
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The Equator
Hello Poetry Lovers This poem by lovely poet Trisha Broomfield from her first collection The Equator and Other Disappointments really struck a chord with me – with us. Mostly the pack of lies grown-ups told us when we were children! And how we fell for it! I also recall how I was betrayed by BeanoContinue reading “The Equator”
Tea Break
Hello Poetry Lovers Welcome to our Poetry Tea Break. We all deserve one of these as hard-working poets! The prolific and talented Trisha Broomfield has summed up this vital backbone-of-the-nation drink very well, and how we would do anything sometimes for a cup. And it’s a ghazal – a form in which I fall atContinue reading “Tea Break”
Skeltonic Love
Hello Poetry Lovers Today we return to the Skeltonic section, skeltonic love in fact. A very poignant poem written in this form by talented poet, Trisha Broomfield. A sad situation told in a clever point of view. I know you’ll love it. Skeltonic Love You say you love me dearlybut our coupling is yearlya relationshipContinue reading “Skeltonic Love”
Meeting Me
Hello Poetry Lovers I thought I’d return to the Meeting Myself platform. Especially as I’ve had an irresistible pantoum by clever poet Trisha Broomfield. Imagine meeting yourself on a bus!! Well, Trisha does, and copes beautifully, as you will see Meeting Me, a pantoum I met her on the bus, this me with guarded eyesContinue reading “Meeting Me”
The Houses I Have Never Had
Hello Poetry Lovers Recently I posted about the rooms I have never had. Now talented poet Trisha Broomfield has taken this up to a higher level with The Houses I have Never Had! Love it, just up my street(!). And needless to say, a dream to illustrate. A lovely introspective piece, do read on MyContinue reading “The Houses I Have Never Had”
What Happened to those Drying Days?
Hello Poetry Lovers Yes indeed. How often do you see clothes on the line now? Our laundry rituals have changed drastically, some for the better, (no more putting shirts through mangles), but on the other hand, we’ve lost something else. Those billowing sheets hanging out and that fresh outdoor smell. Clever poet Trisha Broomfield putsContinue reading “What Happened to those Drying Days?”
Dietary Dedication
Hello Poetry Lovers Most of us will recall diets through the decades. The pain and ludicrousness of it all. I personally remember counting all those calories (under a 1,000?!) and buying those slimming biscuits. So lovely and talented poet Trisha Broomfield has summed all this nail-biting era up with her wonderful piece below. Some ofContinue reading “Dietary Dedication”
New Years Eve (Non) Party
Happy New Year, Poetry Lovers Now, you must have been at our New Years Eve non-party last night. Of course, we were all masked so we wouldn’t recognise each other, but wasn’t it a wonderful bash?! To those of you whose invitation got lost in the post, I apologise. Top of the list for nextContinue reading “New Years Eve (Non) Party”
December Birthdays
Hello Poetry Lovers Even though we are looking at a New Year, I thought as we’re still in December – just, I’d share my recent birthday poem penned by my lovely and talented friend, Trisha Broomfield. Not only is it beautifully written, it also sums me up to a tee! Great insight there, Trisha and thankContinue reading “December Birthdays”
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