As a flock of geese with perky beaks we shall always be going for a giggle methinks!

Might be going up to Marsden Poetry Jam if I do might give the New Mills review a mention before doing one of the poems!

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Thanks Nigel, it was such a great night I thought it deserved a write up... and I must be getting better at hiding the nerves because they were most definitely present. It's always good to have a friendly face smiling back at you whilst you read though - helps a lot, which is also why I love how our group turn up and support each other at events like this. We are part of a very special "gaggle" of poets. I'm sure Dorinda has a more appropriate collective name for us!

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Round Robin Review

Like a butterfly spreading its wings for the first time - - -

We create a place of trust empathy and support - - -

Thought you put together a fantastic night of poetry

When you on the mic there was not a hint of how you described yourself at all

Enjoyed reading

Nigel

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Thanks Nigel, although I don't know why half of them have turned sideways? They are the right way up on my phone??? Nice shirt ? I'll add more pics... if anyone doesn't want their photo displayed, please let me know and I'll take it down (I should have asked first - sorry).

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Great photos Nicola thought you read your poetry so well

from the man in a black shirt!

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G'day from WA! All caught up on your writing now, including your children's book. Congratulations - it is also beautifully illustrated.
So glad you enjoyed my French Cinquains. They are addictive - once you master the style, there's no stopping!
Keep writing and reading, Nicola.

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Just discovered your work, through 'Move On' in today's poetry blogs. Loved it and the two in your profile - particularly 'Threadbare'. I shall now look up your book and read the other poems you've posted which I must have missed if they are anything like those I've read so far.
Keep up the excellent work - you're now a favourite of mine.

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Dream of Dreams

Make the time
connect with smiles
ideas move on
towards your vision

awaken to relive
dream of dreams
you always kept
secret till today.

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Thanks Nigel, I’m really excited to do this, it’s a subject I really believe in so can’t wait to share it with everyone. Thank you for your support, you always spur me on when I need it xxxx

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Good luck on your Vision Board workshop next Sat x

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I love your faith in Portia, Nigel ? I also liked hearing your poems on Monday, Frozen was a really good observation on how we freeze at times of stress, but re-live the horrors later. Great stuff.

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Good to see you Nic on Monday - - - great night

Flyer

Flying out of the clouds
bolts of blazing fire
- - - or could it be
burning hot new copies
being sent from printers
for more book signings!

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Lets Get Physical

Pear drops are falling
Portia was feeling sad
the very fit Butterfly
shy but stocky Robin
both spoke happy thoughts
very soon Mr Sun
will turn your skin
and shape you up - -

just like we do
down at the gym!

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Thanks Nigel, I'm glad you approve ?

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Loved your poem Nicola
and this is what I think - - -

Hammy for a Mammy in Law
that's o.k - - -

because the fish was off
- - - but don't tell a soul

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Hi Nicola

Glad you liked the poems
Thanks

More importantly glad you like Kate Tempest. she is in another realm. I can also recommend Harry Baker performing his poem about numbers.
See you soon

Martin

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Happy Meal with extras

Finger chips
greasy burger
happy meal
watered coke
when asking
for extras
told to
ask for
the Manager - - -

Snorting choking
heroin wrapper
happy head
much better
than eating
and drinking
getting higher
than a
kite instead!

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I'm glad it went well. I was planning to be there, but caught the dreaded lurgy - it wasn't a pretty sight. I'm hoping to have my voice back for Wednesday. I'll try and keep my germs to myself Monday night ?

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Thanks Nicola

There was the three of us Linda, Dave and myself and it went well!

You should have come yourself and joined in!

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I'll be there. It sounds like a great theme, I can't wait to hear everyone's interpretation. There are always surprises.

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You were missed Nicola on the last meet hope you make it on the next one!

I think the theme is a good one as we are always looking for a better place - - - but when we find it we still miss the place we have left behind so is the new place better after all?

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A Trip to the Dark Side

Robotic voice
commands direction
hospital appointment
all set
then crash
Sat Nav
fell down
back on
but worried
had to
turn round
post code
had changed
when dropped
found out
when seeing
sign marked
Funeral Directors
please enter.

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Hi Nigel, I will, but I think John is putting it on somewhere, maybe when the write up of the group meeting is added. If not, I'll add it onto my blog...there must be a poem in here of being lost in a virtual world... I never know if I'm in the right place, I lose myself in the IT navigation!

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Nicola please put your poem on that you read out - - - all about the mad crazy poets of Stockport Write Out Loud!

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Don't worry Nicola

In this circle of crazy poets - - - you have just become one of us!

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I have moon madness!

4 days I have stewed over every facet I can think of to create a simple poem for the theme "Full Moon"

... but Eureka! 'Tis done

I hope the group understand it.

I hope I don't sound like a crazed lunatic on the night!

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To Die For

Shaken and stirred
ice cool poetry
stumble you never
instead flowing words
come from your
sweet killer lips.

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Nigel, you are too kind as ever.

It's completely the other way around; joining the group has forced me to up my game. I sit amazed at what I hear. Such talent!

I must also say that everyone has been incredibly welcoming and more than patient as I stumble my way through. I'm very grateful to be allowed to join in.

One day I will write something worthy of you (I hope!) - although I'm sure Martin will always blow me out of the water!!!

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thank you for giving me the rent collector!

I think your poetry has inspired me to write more of my own. I love the way you have joined the group and with it brought your own creativity, imagination and charm which I think is brilliant.

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Nigel, I adore the last two lines in particular

"while bite marks are still bleeding
a note is signed rent paid"

What fantastic imagery. I kowtow to your genius :)

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The Rent Collector

No money yet again to pay
a She wolf in red stilettos
opens door with her own key
naked body waits for collectors demands
under full moon only when satisfied
while bite marks are still bleeding
a note is signed rent paid.

Nicola if you like this poem I will read it out next time!

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Nigel, you are too kind, but thank-you for the vote of confidence.

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Thanks but please - - -

Only when the ink goes dry
dare you ever consider that sin
there is no corner to hide
for someone with your poetic talent!

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Just like you to know Nicola it took a Tesco trolley full of scribbling note paper before I found my Banana! but I'm glad you liked it.

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Thanks Nigel, I'm incredibly rusty and not up to your "banana" standard yet.
I'm already envisaging a wire basket overflowing with crumpled sheets before our next meeting!

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I like the line - - -
The breeze through the leaves, blends a whispering sigh
and good luck with the children's book - - - you never know!

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