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The secret life of Mr Iambic Pentameter – for idiots like me!

          At last I have discovered where he has been hiding!  Despite writing a poetry book (some of the poems are admittedly a bit self indulgent) having poems in obscure anthologies whizzing around the universe it still doesn’t … Continue reading

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‘Moving on’ written at Totleigh Barton – a poem

Moving On Luggage abandoned in the hall And trains won’t wait for late departure.  But here we sit lost in the dance of life. Mirrored in this tiny drama and willing it never to end. The heat of the fire … Continue reading

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New Years Resolutions – not likely!

Don’t eat, don’t drink, run a marathon, be kinder to everyone,  adopt a camel! I like the last one! I won’t bother with any New Years Resolutions – not likely,  I’ve been  trying to eat healthily for months and usually … Continue reading

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Self publishing – a personal journey.

There appears to be considerable interest in self publishing at the moment and as I have been there, done it and got the tee shirt, I thought it might be useful to share the process with others. I have had … Continue reading

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A forest near Toulouse – a sonnet

 A forest near Toulouse   The mist of mountains brings in tears of rain Where charcoal burners sought to set up home. The forest floor is thick with fern again Their labours lost, their bodies buried bone. Strong men cut trees … Continue reading

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Cafe Poets – Workshop – Rottingdean

Cafe Poetry - The Open Arts Cafe.  This  month we write poems about ‘journeys’. Lots of fun and good company. Wonderful value –  as absolutely free. Our hosts are Aimee and Marcus who run the Open Art Cafe. Workshops are the first … Continue reading

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