Category Archives: Life & Emotion

I Am

Posted on September 29, 2021 by ShirleyB

I am the face you see so clearThe voice that whispers in your earThe cheeky smile you know so wellThe moods that only you can tell.I am the candle’s flickering lightThe Robin hopping into sightThe butterfly that flutters freeThe feather … Continue reading →

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Encounter

Posted on August 27, 2020 by ShirleyB

‘Your face held a history that I wasn’t part of’ Continue reading →

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The Joy of Christmas

Posted on October 14, 2016 by ShirleyB

‘Somehow, somewhere she’ll find a place where crops grow strong with gentle rain And children wander, whole again’

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The Crying Mare

Posted on September 14, 2016 by ShirleyB

The Crying Mare

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Old Words, Love and Burger Boxes

Posted on February 5, 2016 by ShirleyB

A sad Valentine’s poem.   This year was different or was it me? same Trafalgar crowds link-armed-laughing pigeons puff-chested gluttons different air full of afterthoughts I could almost touch fluttering away like rusting leaves on winter’s breath I waited on … Continue reading →

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The Hemeltons Part 1

Posted on January 24, 2016 by ShirleyB

Not a video poem, but a comedic look at a bunch of fictional characters in a town 25 miles from London.

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Your Ship Came In

Posted on January 22, 2016 by ShirleyB

This video poem of a sonnet depicts the life of a roving bachelor. Will he ever settle down? Your Ship Came In You lingered in a deep and restless sea, Ostensibly, a man content to be Untethered by the bonds … Continue reading →

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Clear

Posted on January 21, 2016 by ShirleyB

Video poetry with a reflective touch in more ways than one. Clear Today I walked on glass I saw where I had been and reflections of where I am going the smoothness soothed my feet in its complete transparency was … Continue reading →

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Mother, I’m A Soldier

Posted on January 20, 2016 by ShirleyB

This video poem depicts the thoughts of one soldier who fought in World War One. The highest love and respect for those who gave their lives in order to pave the way for our freedom today. It is our duty … Continue reading →

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Babe

Posted on January 19, 2016 by ShirleyB

In this animated Video Poem, poor Fred is the office geek. Has he cracked it with the object of his heart’s desire. I hope you enjoy this animated poetry video.

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