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I sometimes… : a free verse poem
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Scars and Stardust: a free verse poem
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City Nighttime: a bussokusekika taiga poem
The imagery of a quiet city at night, juxtaposed with the remnants of a workday, evokes a sense of solitude and reflection. Commuters leave… mist…
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Hey, I was interviewed by Melissa Lemay, Spillword’s Author of the Year 2024!
Lesley Scoble shares insights from her interview with Melissa Lemay, reflecting on her collaborative career in film and theatre. She reminisces about early experiences, including…
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A Pomeranian Bouquet: a limerick
A vibrant bouquet featuring a goggled Pomeranian includes dogwood and dog rose, creating a lively floral arrangement. The playful imagery evokes joy, celebrating the whimsical…
Hey, I’m delighted to see you here! Thanks for coming. My blog is where I publish my poems and artworks (and reveal anything else that I think might be interesting!). I am so happy you’ve dropped by—please enjoy!
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Lesley

news and events
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Melissa Lemay interviews me on Collaborature!
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“One memorable time was when the producer called a breakfast meeting at a street café in Fulham. At the cusp of a wintry dawn, we found ourselves waiting for the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau to arrive. We cracked it open at 8 am, and I remember it as one of the best collaborative meetings ever!”
working as a cartoonist for Channel 4 TV
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✨ Honoured to illustrate the book cover of Broken Rengay
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The book features a rebellious take on the traditional rengay form—thirty six poems that bend the rules with humour, raw emotion, and poetic synergy.
Published by Prolific Pulse Press
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Something’s coming! Wait and see!
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The poem (and song) Jumping in a Puddle encourages embracing childlike joy and spontaneity by jumping into puddles without hesitation. It highlights the carefree nature…
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Lesley Scoble’s poem (& accompanying symphony) “Exulansis” explores the concept of freedom through the imagery of a solitary albatross gliding over southern oceans. The albatross…
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Lesley Scoble’s poem “Object on the Wall” describes a mysterious ringing object resembling an old wall telephone, leading to a whimsical conversation with a beautiful…


