Peacocks 2
05 Tuesday Aug 2014
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Westward Ho!
05 Tuesday Aug 2014
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Peacocks
05 Tuesday Aug 2014
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Camping Capers
01 Friday Aug 2014
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Alex Carr-Malcolm poet, Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, camping, humour, poetry, UK poet, Uk poetry, Yorkshire poet
Here’s a silly one I wrote a couple of years ago – and guess what – we are going back to Devon…. in a Chalet! Should be a fun week as hubby and I are both ill, eldest son is not happy as there is no wifi connection, so in essence I am ruining his social life and love life!! Only my youngest is up for this trip! Hopefully it may inspire a few more poems! See you all in a week!!
I’m back from Devon,
I really am!
We stayed in a tent –
not a caravan!
They said it’d be cold,
I didn’t believe ‘em,
now I want to go home,
to my central heating.
The tent was fun,
it really was!
I really enjoyed it,
despite the frost.
The night was long,
we had power cuts;
we couldn’t do owt,
it drove us nuts!
The rain lashed down,
and the winds were a fright.
We sat and played Black Jack
on a cold, dark camp site.
I hated the night time,
I really did!
It was so flippin’ noisy,
sleep? – God forbid!
For hours at a time
the little ones whinged.
All the drunks they sang songs,
whilst the sober ones cringed.
Early morning was quiet.
No – I lied, it was not!
The babies would bawl
to get out of their cot.
The mud was fun
as we took down the tent;
the rain not so much,
and I started to vent!
A six hour trip
and now we are near.
Was it all worth it –
shall we do it next year?
© Camping Capers 2012
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
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Message For All Who Have Already Submitted Poetry
31 Thursday Jul 2014
Posted in Poetry
Last chance!!
Dear Poets,
You are all talented, wonderful human beings and we salute your bravery and generosity in submitting your work for our charity project.
We want to show your work to as many people as possible, and add to your already impressive numbers while we still have time – so if you have Facebook, Twitter or a blog, then please please PLEASE share the link below and lets reach a few more poets before Friday!
More than all this, we just want to say THANK YOU, for your hard work and your support – and best of all, for the brilliant poetry we’ve been privileged to read. We’ll be including at least one poem from everyone who submitted.
You’re our favourite humans 🙂
Love,
The Wait Poetry Team
xxxx
Creative Writing Opportunity – Less Than 1 Week Left!
30 Wednesday Jul 2014
Posted in Poetry
We’re compiling a charity poetry anthology called ‘The Wait’ and we’re seeking poets of all ages, abilities and interests to contribute to our project. There is less than a week til the deadline – the first of August – so we’re trying to spread the word as far as possible, before it’s too late!
All types of poetry are absolutely welcome, and ALL proceeds will go to Cancer Research UK.
This is what it will look like. Ooh, shiny!
GET PUBLISHED!
With no cost to yourselves, no catches, and absolutely no loss of rights to your own work (honest!) this is a wonderful opportunity to get your work in print while contributing to a great charity.
The book will be available through Lulu and Amazon in print, and through iTunes as an e-book. We’ll let you know all the details closer to the time.
This might be a self-funded project…
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Finding the Silent Ones
13 Sunday Jul 2014
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Alex Carr-Malcolm poet, Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, Buddhism, poetry, silent ones, UK poet, Uk poetry, Yorkshire poet
I will scour the darkest forest
and glide through mango groves
searching for the silent ones
who travel the same road
I will fight the fiercest oceans
and plunge to deepest depths
searching for the silent ones
who sing with silent breath
I will trek across the deserts
leaving no grain of sand unturned
searching for the silent ones
for whom my heart doeth yearn
I will scale the highest mountain
and dwell within dark caves
searching for the silent ones
whom I hope to find some day
I will raft the rabid rapids
and abseil from peak to floor
searching for the silent ones
whom they say exist no more
I will comb the sun-kissed beaches
and skim the silvery surf
searching for the silent ones
rumoured to roam this earth
I will search the church and chapels
and cathedral spires and tombs
searching for the silent ones
whom dwell in catacombs
I will tiptoe to the shrine room
and bow with folded hands
and here I’ll find the silent ones
my kith, my kin, my clan.
© Finding the Silent Ones 16.06.2014
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
Photo Credit : Arabiian
http://arabiian.deviantart.com/art/Mystical-Forest-212656024
The Hula-Hoop of Hindrance
13 Sunday Jul 2014
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abusive relationships, Alex Carr-Malcolm poet, Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, bad habits, Buddhism, eating disorder, freedom, habits, hindrances, humour, poetry, UK poet, Uk poetry, Yorkshire poet
I saw it in the playground,
when I was only three,
the hula-hoop of hindrance,
resting by a tree.
It was pretty, pink, and sparkly,
with unicorns and glitter,
it even had, ‘go faster’ stripes,
so I could hula quicker.
I put it ‘round my tiny waist,
and hula’d round the yard,
little did I realise,
that it would make life hard.
I learned to love my hula-hoop,
though I was only four,
when I went to bed at night,
I’d leave it by the door.
I realised when I was five
(and also at aged six)
that I had been quite naïve
my hula habit fixed
This went on – my dearest friends,
throughout my adult life,
attachment to my hula-hoop,
caused me so much strife.
When cooking in the kitchen,
and trying to eat my dinner,
my hula hoop got in the way,
and I just grew much thinner.
and when I met my boyfriend,
I’d hula-hoop for joy,
but holding hands whilst hula-ing,
well… the romance is destroyed.
When I went upon retreat,
there was no problem there;
for there were many hula hoops,
that we could swap and share!
Then, Maitripala gave a talk,
about the hula habit,
if we can see the gateway….
the freedom’s there, so grab it!!
One day I hope my hula-hoop,
will rest against that tree,
and if you choose to have a go,
it’s going, gratis, free!!
© The Hula-Hoop of Hindrance 17.06.2014
by Alexandra Carr-Malcolm
Photo Credit: Photo By Fotolia/Stockshoppe
True Grit Poetry Cycle 2014
05 Saturday Jul 2014
Posted in Poetry, Poetry readings / Events
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Alexandra Carr-Malcolm, Anil Boury, Cora Greenhill, Davy Charles, Joe Kriss, Pheonix McAndrew, poetry, Rex Davies, True Grit 2014, True Grit Poetry Cycle, UK poet, Uk poetry, Yorkshire poet
We had a fabulous day despite the cold and rain. This is part of the True Grit Poetry Cycle, collaborative poetry to celebrate and welcome Le Tour Yorkshire – Grand Depart 2014.
I am the 6th poet if you were wondering 😉
Watch “True Grit Poetry Cycle – Sheffield Workshop” on YouTube
04 Friday Jul 2014
Posted in Poetry
True Grit Poetry Cycle – Sheffield Workshop: http://youtu.be/MAOaIUOdOWo
Worldly Winds 