poetry
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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 worth a look, as there are some helpful tips for entering poerty competitions. ***
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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 the most, You humans aren’t the best hosts, I like to flip and flap and…
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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see, I know I should be filled with glee, To receive presents and gifts galore, But I don’t want them, not anymore, Not out-of-date sweets from Uncle Ken, Or twee ornaments yet again,…
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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, But bloomers take the biscuit, I could give them names anew, But good old knickers…
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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 on my blog. Of course I would! Enjoy 🙂 BREAKING THE SAMENESS She knew she…
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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 form of a door. Here are some of your creative responses: Ladyleemanila: https://ladyleemanilablog.wordpress.com/2018/11/15/i-challenge-you-to-door-photo-challenge/ Kristian: What’s…
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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 enter into Writing Magazine’s Autumn Poetry Competition. Here are the details for you: Prizes: 1st:…
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This week’s market is for the poetry writers amongst you. Writing Magazine is holding a cinquain open theme competition. But you’ll need to get cracking as the closing date is only a few days away on the 15th September. Here are some details for you: Prizes: 1st: £100 2nd: £50 Both winning entries will be…
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I’m pleased to welcome Chloe Gilholy to my Guest Writer Spot. She’s written two super poems for you to enjoy. Before you read the poems, you might like to find out a little bit about Chloe: Chloe Gilholy is a writer from Oxfordshire. Her hobbies and travels are a huge inspiration to her work. She…
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It’s my pleasure to welcome Kevin Morris to my blog. He’s my Guest Writer this week. Here is a little bit about him, in his own words: ‘I was born in Liverpool (UK) on 6 January 1969. I lost the majority of my eyesight at 18-months-old due to a blood clot. I am a braille…
Esther Chilton 