It’s something we as pet lovers have to go through at some stage. Sarah poured her grief in words. My dog was a 16-year old Yorkie called Jodie. In 2017 we took her on her final journal. It was the hardest thing we’’d ever had to do. We're all just trying to fill the void,The… Continue reading Whole by Sarah Northwood
Category: Poetry
My Review of Poetic Pete by Rob Jones
I’ve always enjoyed a story in poetry form. Poetic Pete is fun to read with charming illustrations. It’s also poignant with a moral of kindness behind it. Young Pete is a boy who loves writing rhymes. But as a result he is constantly picked on by the school bully. It’s how he handles it that… Continue reading My Review of Poetic Pete by Rob Jones
My Review of A Rhyme in Time by Simon MacDonald
This is Simon MacDonald’s debut book, and what a book to start with. Just as my mother taught me, I taught my children to sing all the nursery rhymes. This one epitomises all that I knew and loved. The author’s wonderful verses and prose are absolutely charming. Coupled with the delightful illustrations, drawn by his… Continue reading My Review of A Rhyme in Time by Simon MacDonald
About a Book – Featuring The Hidden Work: Poems Inspired by the Writings of C.S. Lewis
Introducing Rob Jones WebsiteGoodreadsAmazon Where did the idea for the story come from? I wanted somehow to pay tribute to my favorite author, C.S. Lewis. He loved poetry, so since I am a poet, I thought what better way to honor him than by writing a poetry book based on his writings. Give a quote… Continue reading About a Book – Featuring The Hidden Work: Poems Inspired by the Writings of C.S. Lewis
New Release by Mary R Woldering
I should have listened to more than her music when Willow played the piano. I should have paid attention to all the hints she left - the things she tried to tell me about her past. "The Caretaker" is the story of Toby Jane Jenkins, a woman who has suddenly lost the love of her… Continue reading New Release by Mary R Woldering
Karen’s Chat on Scones
Some months ago I featured the drawings that my uncle did. He was such a talented man. He and his wife, Molly loved to go on walking holidays. They … Karen’s Korner
Maybe That Isn’t Her
Experience Chrissy Moon’s lifelong emotional healing journey in poetry format. Beginning with a few poems illustrating the shock of mistreatment done to a young person, we see the next stage of her journey as a naïve, impulsive young woman who desperately wanted love to be the answer to her problems. When poorly-planned love fails to… Continue reading Maybe That Isn’t Her
Celebrating Mother’s Day with My Mum
Like me, many of us will never again be with our mums for Mother’s Day. So, I’m celebrating mine with two of her poems. Mum didn’t have a lot of time to write as she was a full time foster carer. When she did, she had such a way with words. I kept the letters… Continue reading Celebrating Mother’s Day with My Mum
Book Review Maybe That Isn’t Her by Chrissy Moon
Where did I find it: I saw it promoted on Facebook. What I liked: The words were poignant and clearly came from the author’s heart. I felt I could read between the lines and imagine the story behind it. What I didn’t like: that perhaps in order to write Maybe It Isn't Her the author… Continue reading Book Review Maybe That Isn’t Her by Chrissy Moon
Totally Devoted
A little story I wrote in poetry form about obsessive love Sometimes at night I walk out lateAnd stop outside your garden gate.I know what they say is true,The things they say about you.They say you're outspoken and loudThat you’re always heard in a crowd,They say you’re not afraid of a fightAnd what you do… Continue reading Totally Devoted
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