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I Want That! A small poem and audio narration about wanting more than we need
My poem I Want That! is included in the new Compassiviste anthology on overconsumption. It looks at desire in its smallest, most familiar form —…
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REBLOG: Exploring Poetry— Nigel Byng’s Brilliant Reading of My Poem
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Broken Rengay Anthology: my book cover illustration
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The Bench: a monologue poem
“The Bench” is a poignant and reflective poem that captures the bittersweet beauty of connection, aging, and nature’s small wonders. Through the narrator’s bond with…
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Empty Tin Can: a poem in free verse
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The Fairy who Lost his Hat: a fairy story in free verse
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Slack Tide: a prosery
Lesley Scoble’s prose piece, “Slack Tide,” responds to Björn Rudberg’s prompt for d’Verse Poets. The 144-word narrative explores the sensations of standing by the ocean,…
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My Oscar Nomination: a free verse poem
The narrative captures a glamorous night filled with celebrities and excitement, as the protagonist revels in the thrill of an Oscar nomination for their role…
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Gylbert, The Hairy Fairy: fairy story
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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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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My blog is included in Best Poetry Blogs to Read in 2026!
Thank you, dear readers, for your support.
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The poem “Rabbit Don’t Rhyme” by Lesley Scoble humorously explores the challenges of writing funny rhymes. The narrator, confused about rhyme schemes, considers various options…
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Lesley Scoble’s limerick portrays ten monotonous men drilling a floor with the ambition of reaching Rangoon by noon to embark on an exploration. #Limerick #NonsenseVerse…
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A street, a guitar, and a memory that won’t let go. A love song played for the one who went to war. “Adios, mi amor.” #poetry #poetrycommunity…
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