A Poetry Lesson: Miniatures and Sonnets – The Snapchats of the Renaissance
Sonnets and Miniatures, how the Elizabethan’s flirted and got promoted before Snapchat and Instagram
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A Quickie: Kitchens, and John Hegley
Why does husband get to knock down walls while I clear up mouse poop? House Renovations
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A Poetry Lesson: John Donne’s ‘Holy Sonnet XIV’
One of the most beautiful poems in English Literature. Here 17th century metaphysical poet John Donne explores a crisis of faith with honesty, energy and tremendous passion.
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A Story: The Very, Very Old Woman Part 2
The second part of my story. Any feedback or constructive criticism would be gratefully received. I am new at this so bear with me.
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Too scared to go to a writing club as I know I’ll get defensive and angry. I realise I should get some feedback. Any thoughts gratefully received!
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A Poem: Doggerel
A poem I wrote as I came to the end of some rocky years during my 20’s (which was a long time ago)
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A Poetry Lesson: Sylvia Plath’s ‘Cut’
A poetry lesson: a study of Sylvia Plath’s poem ‘Cut’
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