Tag Archives: poetry

Markets For Writers

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Have you got a passion for poetry? Then you might like to take a look at The Writers Bureau‘s annual poetry competition. The closing date is 31st July 2019 and the first prize is £300. Their competition page is certainly … Continue reading →

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A Lighter Look At Life

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Unloved I’m not a creature who is loved the best, In fact, most say I’m an awful pest, It’s not my fault, I don’t mean to be, Nature made me as I am, you see, I love cats and dogs … Continue reading →

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A Lighter Look At Life

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

Unwanted Gifts It is the worst time of year, One that fills me with great fear, It’s my birthday next week, you see, I know I should be filled with glee, To receive presents and gifts galore, But I don’t … Continue reading →

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A Lighter Look At Life

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

Knickers! Knickers is a funny word, And long johns are just absurd, Y-fronts is a silly name, And briefs just sound really tame, Thongs aren’t for the faint-hearted, On strings, don’t get me started, I don’t mind boxers one bit, … Continue reading →

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Guest Writer Spot

Posted on January 4, 2019 by

When I set my recent New Year challenge, a writer called Joy Lennick contacted me and sent me some of her wonderful poems. They weren’t on the subject of the challenge, but she wondered if I’d like to feature them … Continue reading →

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I Challenge You To…

Posted on November 22, 2018 by

This week’s photo prompt has been sent in by Sharon Harvey. Many thanks to Sharon: I hope her lovely photo inspires you to write a poem, limerick, or story. Enjoy and send them in! Last week’s challenge came in the … Continue reading →

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Markets For Writers

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

The thing I love most about the autumn is the glorious colours on the trees – the blood-reds, the coppers, the russets, the sunshine yellows… How about you? What do you love about autumn? Perhaps it can inspire you to … Continue reading →

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