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17/03/21 - Words and Music Playlist - Elders

Grandma’s Hands – Bill Withers Old Friends – Coldplay The Way I Wish – Guppyman Grow Old With You – Rusty Clanton

Des Mannay Will Soon Be On The Moon

Newport based poet, Des Mannay, is set to have poems archived on the Moon. The 'Writers on the Moon' project is being facilitated by Astr

Harv Hovers

Harv hovers at the launderette. He chews another Nicorette while Eyeing his companion’s jacket For the outline cardboard packet.

Not Good Enough: A Poem for Self-Doubters

Tranquil Night Dream by Young Poet Sahaj Sabharwal

Many of his poems are written in English, in spite of them not being in his mother tongue and of a youthful nature in theme and style...

Kids Go Mad for the Wasamaroo

Read me another silly poem, grandma. 50 years tried and tested! Available at our store.

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

Two Poems by David Gant

The Posh Writers’ Society comprises types of a peculiar variety all of whom strive to impress with their extensive vocabulary, gleaned from

Interview with Author of 'The Wasamaroo', Sally James 24th March 2019

L: Hi, Sally, it’s a pleasure to be able to interview you about your gorgeous little book, ‘The Wasamaroo’. Perhaps you could begin by tell

'Moving Times' by Phoenix Writers

The first thing you notice is that it is a very attractive book with a simple but well-designed and effective cover. This really does the co

'Large Results in a Little' by Sahaj Sabharwal

Large numbers of rain drops, Results in a little water body. Large quantities of water, Results in a little pure water. Large number of

Review of 'Poetic Desire' by Jackie Hutchinson

Buy the book HERE! Only £3.99! This collection of poetry, compiled in 2017, was inspired by many things.

'Grace's Personal Journey of Hope' by Jackie Hutchinson

Heavenly scent of lavender lingers entwined with gnarled spindly fingers, deep in the woo

'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.

'Revenge Time' by Sahaj Sabharwal

Revenge time has come near, Now, it's your turn to be in fear. Chance will be allotted to you to try any gear, But no one can stop

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

Review of 'Caging the Stars' by David Jackson

27 short poems - and almost every one jumped off the page at me! I’m a lapsed musician so ‘The Bass’ spoke to me, especially the final

'Friend's Departure' by Sahaj Sabharwal

Time has come now, For an ending, wow. Your friendship will be no more,

'Academic Tests' by Sahaj Sabharwal

Oh these tests, superfluous academic tests. No time to prepare for entrance tests. Difficult to store, vast concepts in mind,

'Respect' by Sahaj Sabharwal

Respect is the Desire of everybody's mind, But is only given to people who are kind.

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