31 May 2023 Leave a comment
in painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, Summer, sun, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, May, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Summer, sunshine, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
And the last day of May comes as June takes the stage with a bow as summer returns So good at long last to get a warm blast of the sunshine as strongly it burns So as May fades to silent with its last curtain call we applaud as it gave of its best and brought us the sun for long days of fun in exuberance of summer's zest
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Photo – detail from Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Sunflowers’ – Jempics
30 May 2023 2 Comments
in Life, painting with words, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, sun, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, painting, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, sunshine, Van Gogh, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry, yellow
I met Vincent in a painting there was yellow everywhere two men who loved the sunshine for a synergy right there Cathartic was the moment though he's no longer here but the colour in his painting still brings to us good cheer And being in that moment with his life's work on the wall projected light in motion I with Vincent stood there tall
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Photo – Emily Rose Croucher
[Van Gogh Alive is an interactive experience of Vincent’s life work in sound and motion which combines projected images of his paintings onto huge screens, ceilings and floors together with quotes from his letters and compatriots. There are animations and stills, extracts and full works all condensed into a 45-minute rolling programme showcasing his prolific 2,010 work repertoire created mostly during the last two years of his short 37-year life, The experience showcased in Brighton as a part of the 2023 Arts Festival].
29 May 2023 Leave a comment
in Love, painting with words, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Shoreham, wordsmith Tags: Brighton Festival, Emma Frankland, Jemverse, LGBTQIA, love, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, Shoreham, theatre, Venus, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
With Venus shining in the sky for Galetea a sunset gleamed and sixteenth century playwright vibes descended to the place it seemed L-G-B-T-Q-I-A the message loud and clear spoken, signed and acted whilst the crowd applauded here And as dusk fell into nightfall with shadows gathered long the yield of epilogue spoke true of love's all-conquering song
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Photo – Jempics (the bright glow in the centre is Venus in the Western sky over Shoreham)
[Galatea is an epic tale of love, transformation and acceptance, written by John Lyly in the 1580s and adapted for the 21st century by Emma Frankland, an award-winning LGBTQIA theatre-maker and performer. Galatea premiered at the 2023 Brighton Festival on Shoreham recreation ground in the week ending 20th May]
28 May 2023 Leave a comment
in painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, lavender, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, wordsmithing, writing poetry
We purchased some lavender lots of it in pots ready for planting as we found the spots Some went to the allotment as encouragement for bees spreading theirs pollen the moment to seize But the rest to our garden now take pride of place for more joie de vivre and smiles on the face
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Photo – Jempics
27 May 2023 Leave a comment
in Life, painting with words, photo, poem, Poet, Poetry, Travel, wordsmith Tags: business, Jemverse, journey, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, travel, verse, wordsmithing, work, writing poetry
The week that's passed, I believe will be the penultimate week I'm away on business for the work that I do hip hip hip, hooray! I know that I won't miss this thing these business trips and travel. One less small inconvenience I'll not need to unravel And yes I've seen the country on the journeys I have known but, truth be told, I'd rather stay comfortable at home So now that this penultimate week away I can now shun it's one more item off the list ticked and checked and done
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Photo – the inside of Kings Cross station, London – Jempics
26 May 2023 2 Comments
in Creative Writing, painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
I wrote a poem with five verses one for every day which I could publish on my blog whilst I was away The first one introduced the theme (you read that yesterday) but now you will be wondering if substance I'll display And never fear my readers I'll not leave you feeling spent as never will a poem leave my pen without intent The only caveat with this is you read this through the week to find out with the fifth stanza that intent of which I speak So here it is come Friday no longer it's concealed a ploy that kept you reading til the purpose was revealed
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[This poem was posted over five days on Jemverse between Monday 22nd and Friday 26th May 2023 – one more verse per day, building up to five]
25 May 2023 Leave a comment
in painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, mystery, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, suspense, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
I wrote a poem with five verses one for every day which I could publish on my blog whilst I was away The first one introduced the theme (you read that yesterday) but now you will be wondering if substance I'll display And never fear my readers I'll not leave you feeling spent as never will a poem leave my pen without intent The only caveat with this is you read this through the week to find out with the fifth stanza that intent of which I speak...
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[Part V – the conclusion – tomorrow]
24 May 2023 Leave a comment
in painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, mystery, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, suspense, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
I wrote a poem with five verses one for every day which I could publish on my blog whilst I was away The first one introduced the theme (you read that yesterday) but now you will be wondering if substance I'll display And never fear my readers I'll not leave you feeling spent as never will a poem leave my pen without intent...
©Jemverse
[Part IV tomorrow]
23 May 2023 Leave a comment
in painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, mystery, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, suspense, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
I wrote a poem with five verses one for every day which I could publish on my blog whilst I was away The first one introduced the theme (you read that yesterday) but now you will be wondering if substance I'll display...
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[Part III tomorrow]
22 May 2023 Leave a comment
in painting with words, poem, Poet, Poetry, poetry blog, wordsmith Tags: Jemverse, mystery, painting with words, poem, poet, Poetry, poetry blog, rhyme, suspense, verse, wordsmithing, writing poetry
I wrote a poem with five verses one for every day which I could publish on my blog whilst I was away...
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[Part II tomorrow]
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