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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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Yellow Dogs Can Read: a free verse poem
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They Never Knew: a free verse poem
Lesley Scoble’s poem “They Never Knew,” reflects on the themes of remembrance and sacrifice. The poem evokes a poignant connection between the past and the…
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Will o’ the Wisp: a free verse poem
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Out of Office: by Melissa Lemay
An American mother, poet, and writer expresses her heartfelt feelings regarding the outcome of the Presidential election. Her reaction, grounded in honesty and emotion, reflects…
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Contemplations: a rengay
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Sixing and Sevening: a verbing poem
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 ubi sunt poem (& song) “Where Did It All Go?” by Lesley Scoble reflects on lost childhood moments filled with joy and freedom. It…
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In Abstraction Cerulean, Lesley Scoble traces the ascent of a tulip not as a botanical event, but as a metaphysical unfolding—where breath, light, and color…
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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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