NaPoWriMo Day 21 and today’s poem is called My Magic Box, after Kit Wright’s The Magic Box. I wrote this some time ago but have reworked it a little so I think I can count it in project NaPoWriMo 2014. My Magic Box I will put into the box the stuff that disappointments are made from,Continue reading “My Magic Box”
Author Archives: Hazel Ward
The Garden
NaPoWriMo Day 20 and today’s poem is called The Garden The Garden Today I saw children playing in the garden, the one I see as my train pulls into the station; the one that looks empty but not quite abandoned;
Sleepless
NaPoWriMo Day 19 and today’s poem is called Sleepless, actually written at roughly three-thirty this morning. Is the NaPoWriMo thing beginning to get to me I wonder? Sleepless It’s one-thirty in the morning and I’m lying here eyes open trying not to think about things I shouldn’t think about two-thirty in the morning and theContinue reading “Sleepless”
Loan Sharks.
NaPoWriMo Day 18 and today’s poem is called Loan Sharks. Loan Sharks Sharks swim in the ocean eating fishes in the sea. So why are there sharks biting you and me?
Manhood
NaPoWriMo Day 17 and today’s poem is called Manhood. Manhood Begrudgingly, you allow a peck. I squeeze your giant frame and we both feel discomfort. Me because I miss that small, vulnerable being who placed his hand in mine and walked with me through magic worlds;
Gentle Spring
NaPoWriMo Day 16. Over the half way mark now. Today’s poem is called Gentle Spring. I thought I’d write something inspired by the lovely weather we’re having at the moment. Although I’m not much of a gardener I do love the sight of spring flowers, the first butterflies and the big fat bumble bees when theyContinue reading “Gentle Spring”
Commuters
NaPoWriMo Day 15. Today’s poem is called Commuters and was inspired by my trip to London today. Commuters We sit across tables hunched over screens tippy tap, tippy tap
Two Cuppas.
NaPoWriMo Day 14. Today’s poem is called Two Cuppas. It’s a sort of story in a poem and it’s written after after Roddy Doyle’s, Two Pints which is a very funny book about the conversations had between two men who meet regularly for a pint in a Dublin pub. Two Cuppas Did you hear about Christina’s eldest? WhichContinue reading “Two Cuppas.”
La Tomatina
NaPoWriMo Day 13. Today’s poem is called La Tomatina which is an annual festival held in the Valencian town of Buñol and here is a picture of La Tomatina La Tomatina A single shot fired to start us off. We, being newcomers, were timid at first; cautious in our targets.
Boy with Pearl Earring
NaPoWriMo Day 12 and it’s Saturday so I’ve started early before going out for a long walk to get some fresh air and hopefully more inspiration. Today’s poem is called Boy with Pearl Earring. Boy with Pearl Earring For three mornings now you’ve passed us by tight leather jacket; hair perfectly set; scarf meticulously wrapped
Hazel Ward 