Author Archives: garylongden

The Polesworth Poetry Trail

Posted on May 5, 2011 by garylongden

And so the poems on the second phase of the Polesworth Poetry Trail have been announced, and I was fortunate to have one included myself. I found it an interesting, enjoyable and rewarding exercise. I had never been to Polesworth … Continue reading →

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Midlands Poetry What’s On – May 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by garylongden

Friday 29th April- 1st May, Much Wenlock Poetry Festival:A warm welcome to the second Wenlock Poetry Festival. We have a great festival for you, including poetry readings, performance poetry, poetry choir, poetry take-away, knitted poetry, poetry in art, poetry workshops, … Continue reading →

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Second Hand Love

Posted on April 30, 2011 by garylongden

“Give her my love,” you said. But why should I? Why don’t you do it yourself? And what if I don’t? Perhaps I will do it less sincerely than you would have, Is it the visceral love that cannot bear … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Normally See #29

Posted on April 30, 2011 by garylongden

Trees growing in full bloom in Westminster Abbey Policemen with white gloves Trumpets with flags under them (Well trumpets at all, actually) Or streets with no traffic Crowds waiting patiently for a fleeting glimpse People singing hymns Waving flags cheering … Continue reading →

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Centurion

Posted on April 30, 2011 by garylongden

This came out at around about the same time as Kevin MacDonald’s “The Eagle”, based on the same historic incident, the disappearance of Rome’s 9th Legion in what is now Scotland. Nothing is known of the circumstances of their demise, … Continue reading →

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Napowrimo Poetry Blogs

Posted on April 27, 2011 by garylongden

Participants’ Sites http://a-sweetlust.blogspot.com/?zx=cca66e4650e2f315 (erotic) http://anarchistgs.blogspot.com/2011/04/but-now-its-gone-and-i-take-blame-so.html http://www.stankcheese.com/ http://haikugin.tumblr.com/ http://upwardfrog.wordpress.com/ http://stuffwotiwrite.blogspot.com/2011/04/all-my-napowrimo-stuff-so-far-bloody.html http://ksquaredpoetry.wordpress.com/ http://karaelizabethwrites.tumblr.com/ http://snowbourne.blogspot.com/ http://barbaraboethling.blogspot.com/ http://www.maryemoorepoetry.com/ http://insanitation-bubble-attack.blogspot.com/ http://www.na-ba-powrimo.blogspot.com/ http://writersisland.wordpress.com/ http://kinkywaves.wordpress.com/ http://catherineespositoprescott.blogspot.com/ http://knuckle29.blogspot.com/ http://myseptimusstrainoflife.wordpress.com/ http://lightingstrike.tumblr.com/tagged/NaPoWriMo_2011 http://raivenne.wordpress.com/ 2/24

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To Whom it May Concern #28

Posted on April 27, 2011 by garylongden

(Upon the occasion of Godrej and Boyce of Mumbai announcing the closure of the world’s last remaining typewriter factory- 27/4/11) And so the typewriter is no more No longer will paper yield to the imprint of keys It’s carriage has … Continue reading →

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Miss Perfect #27

Posted on April 26, 2011 by garylongden

Her wardrobe was perfectly arranged Clothes precisely by colour and type Material shape size and season Crisp fresh and so lovingly laundered At the bottom shoes ascended in A triumph of organisation. From lowly sensible flats Up to dizzying high … Continue reading →

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Chance Meeting #26

Posted on April 25, 2011 by garylongden

Her freshly coiffured hair Stopped me in mid pace Perfect make –up, flawless face Her skirt sat crisply upon her hips, Her blouse floated gently down Her shapely legs swished, smooth, sharp and sheer And I thought that I saw … Continue reading →

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Fresh Toast #25

Posted on April 25, 2011 by garylongden

White or brown Granary or wholemeal Crust or slice Toasted or grilled Light or browned Maybe rotary Jam or marmalade Butter or marge Sometimes honey Whose heady aroma And sweet taste Overwhelms

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