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Objects into poetry for dVerse
For the first time in ages, this is my response to today’s dVerse.com challenge to poeticise (!) an object. The inspiration for this is the French writer Francis Ponge. From my computer I can see a gang of long tailed … Continue reading
Posted in birds, Dversepoetry, free verse, garden, imagism, online writing, poet, poetry, Uncategorized, writer, writing
Tagged Arts, birds, Francis Ponge, garden, long tailed tit, Natural, natural world, Online Writing, poet, poetry, poetry. writer, wildlife, writer, writing
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I’m late, I’m late…
I seem to be taking life at a trot these days, not my usual stroll and amble. I think this is good, though it may catch up with me. CFS does not take kindly to increased pace! Friday night’s Toe … Continue reading
Posted in book signing event, BT Olympic Storyteller, ME, CFS, Paragram, performance poetry, performing your writing, poet, poetry, poetry commission, poets, Toe in the Water, Uncategorized, writer, writing
Tagged Arts, Literature, Paragram, Performing poetry, poetry, Poetry readings, Remembrance Sunday, The Chertsey Bookshop
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I just have to tell somebody…
Today is a great day! I have received my first commission! Someone not only wants me to write some poems – they are willing to pay for them – that’s right – real money. If you could see me now … Continue reading
Posted in Loose Muse, miracles, performance poetry, poet, poetry, poetry commission, Poetry Society, poets, Uncategorized, writer, writing
Tagged Agnes Meadows, Arts, Arts Council, loose muse, poet, Poetry cafe, Poetry Society
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This and that
There are some weeks where there is just no flow and this is one of them. Lots of little ends to tie up and no major project to keep me fully engaged. Having sent of the collection of poems to … Continue reading
Posted in art classes, artists, BT Olympic Storyteller, editing works in progress, novelist, Paragram, poet, poetry, Poetry Society, poets, Stanza Poetry group, submission of manuscripts, Uncategorized, writer, writing
Tagged Arts, Literature, Online Writing, poetry, Poetry Society, Publishing, Stanza, Writers Resources
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In the Post
A collection of fifty four poems which has taken nearly two years to complete. A two year journey which has seen my poetry change as my attitudes have changed, as I have learned more. At some points I think a … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Deployed - a collection of poems, Family, inspiration, Life writing, memories, performing your writing, poet, poetic forms, poetry, Stanza Poetry group, submission of manuscripts, Uncategorized, war, writer, writing
Tagged afghanistan, Anonymous, Arts, Literature, London, Online Writing, poet, poetry, poetry collection, Poetry Society, poetry. writer, Stanza poetry groups, Submission of manuscripts, war, Word, writing
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Stanza Poetry Group – Camberley area
I have just discovered that the local Stanza Poetry Group has folded because the organiser has moved out of the area. This is a great shame as the benefits of poets meeting and discussing their poetry are immense. To do … Continue reading
Posted in poet, poetry, Poetry Society, poets, Stanza Poetry group, writing
Tagged Arts, Arts Council England, Camberley, Chertsey, Chobham, Egham, Literature, Organizations, poetry, Poetry Society, Poets, Staines, Stanza Poetry Group, Sunningdale, Woking, Writers Resources
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Winchester Writers’ Conference
As usual Winchester was brilliant. I have returned with plans and targets and many new friends and contacts. I had a great 1-2-1 with Maggie Butts, who appraised some of my poems and said many kind things…I felt really good … Continue reading
