Minute Poem
1 (8 syll) The straw that broke the roofer’s back
2 (4 syll) A roof of thatch.
3 (8 syll) With ma
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Lesley Atherton
Jan 26, 20212 min read
Review of 'Poetic Desire' by Jackie Hutchinson
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Lesley Atherton
Jan 26, 20211 min read
'Grace's Personal Journey of Hope' by Jackie Hutchinson
Heavenly scent of lavender lingers
entwined with gnarled spindly fingers,
deep in the woo
Guest
Jan 26, 20211 min read
'The Golden Age of Steam' by Jackie Hutchinson
Snaking round the winding track,
the Hillman Special, heading back.
Cutting through fields of crops,
thundering train never stops.
Lesley Atherton
Jan 26, 20211 min read
Review of 'Light Reading Poetry' by Peter McGeehan
Over 40 poems which vary from the sublime to the ridiculous.
The sublimity of ‘The Swan’ – for example:"Majestic, pure white vessel,
Glidi
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
The Cat in the Hat (with a Rat and a Bat)
A poem written by my little lad when he was only about six. I love it! The cat in the hat Was eating a rat Whilst looking at beautiful...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
'Song of the Ungirt Runners' by Charles Sorley
Nothing more to say We swing ungirded hips, And lightened are our eyes, The rain is on our lips, We do not run for prize. We know not...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
Review of 'Book of Longing' by Leonard Cohen
This attractive book of Leonard Cohen’s poetry, prose-poems and artwork, was taken from content that first appeared on...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
Poem from a Dog
Hello, my name is Suzie. I sleep on Max's bed. Looking at the nice view I rest my furry head. I see other houses, I see lots of cars,...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
Medieval Garden
This was a poem (of sorts) that I produced for a writing group's home assignment: Erupting from wood that’s darkened with age, pale...
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Jan 26, 20211 min read
Poem: How He Cares
The Chimney Sweep I'm very small and only five, The food I eat only just keeps me alive. My boss is so mean, so mean and nasty He...
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