Category Archives: Poetry

One Shutterbug: Point of View – A Poetic Blog, for Father’s Day

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Sheila N

This poem was written for my father. I hope he likes it. In its own way, this is one of the most personal things I’ve ever posted. One Shutterbug: Point of View shutterbug (n) – “an amateur photographer, especially one … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Libraries

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Sheila N

“There is no love without loss.” When I walked into the British Library, or, later that same day, the Poetry Library, I wasn’t thinking of my sister, who’s a medical librarian. I wasn’t even thinking of my late mother, who … Continue reading →

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Just Another Book Porn Wednesday

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Sheila N

” Books are a uniquely portable magic” – Stephen King If you’re reading this because you’re hoping for smut, you’re out of luck. Book porn is about beautiful bindings, not bodacious boobies. Bindings! Original dust jackets! Gilt-edged pages! Art work! … Continue reading →

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Leaves Like Shoppers – a Poetic Blog

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Sheila N

“All the tree knew was that it thrilled with life” – Edgar Lee Masters, Spoon River Anthology The picture above was taken earlier today. I happened to be taking photos of the garden when Al – aka the Cat Who … Continue reading →

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Like Shakespeare to Horses: a Poetic Blog

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Sheila N

I’m not going to talk about the referendum any more, save to say I’m very glad I’d arranged to walk the “Ted Hughes Trail” with author Linda Jones on Friday. The exercise, scenery, and company helped divert, and relax me. … Continue reading →

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