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This and that

Posted on October 11, 2011 by SallyJ

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 →

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In the Post

Posted on September 28, 2011 by SallyJ

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 →

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See with my Words Part I – The Road to 2012

Posted on September 17, 2011 by SallyJ

This is what I saw – my first impressions of a few of the magnificent portraits that form a fraction  of the ‘Changing Pace’ exhibition on the Road to 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery See With My Words – … Continue reading →

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BT Storyteller Competition

Posted on September 8, 2011 by SallyJ

The 1oo BT Olympic Storytellers were invited to submit a piece entitled ‘Anticipation. The entries were judged by Caitlin Moran. I’m proud to say my poem was judged as winner! Many others’ work was commended and included prose, photos and … Continue reading →

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Dverse poetry pub – critiquing

Posted on September 2, 2011 by SallyJ

I am so sorry not to have your sessions to look forward to Luke. I have enjoyed them immensely. Here is a poem that needs work.Please pull it apart so I can put it back together and make it stronger … Continue reading →

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Stanza – Camberley

Posted on August 30, 2011 by SallyJ

The new Stanza group is up and running – the first meeting will be on Wed 7th October at 7.30pm. Anyone interested should contact me via this blog for further details. There are seven members rom the previous Woking group … Continue reading →

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Stanza Poetry Group – Camberley area

Posted on August 27, 2011 by SallyJ

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 →

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There is a new movement afoot and it is Paragram!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by SallyJ

As far as I know there are no regular ‘reading ‘ events for poetry and prose in our area – Guildford, Woking, Camberley – so a group of us have decided to test the market. We have formed a group … Continue reading →

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dVersepoetics – going urban

Posted on August 14, 2011 by SallyJ

This poem is about the part of London where I was born. It is about my earliest memories of the place I lived as a very small child.             River scented Chiswick, before the motorway, … Continue reading →

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Ghazal

Posted on August 12, 2011 by SallyJ

This ancient Persian form is excellently explained at www. dVersepoets.com – go along and join in.           Take a rose then shroud it with drab cotton. Is this the way we repay God’s bounty? Cut off the … Continue reading →

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