Category: poetry
Posted on March 18, 2015
by Mabh Savage
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If you’re in Leeds this Saturday, do pop in to Heart in Headingley where Peter Spafford will be showcasing local talent. Expect music, spoken word and poetry, and also expect to be impressed. Click link below for full details. See you there! http://www.heartcentre.org.uk/whats-on/event-details?mc_id=mc_2015-03-21_1071
Category: Music, poetry, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: headingley, headingley lit fest, heart, Leeds, live music, music, outside in, peter spafford, poem, poetry, spoken word, young talent
Posted on February 21, 2015
by Mabh Savage
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Bright poke in the eye From Lugh, golden in the blue; I reflect, moon like.
Category: pagan, poetry, seasons, Uncategorized, writingTags: Celtic, celtic mythology, haiku, Lugh, pagan, poem, poetry, writing
Posted on February 2, 2015
by Mabh Savage
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It’s Imbolc And I want to Lick the sky Those fiery stripes Must surely be As sweet as sunrise ice. The blackbird nods Tail bouncing on the wall Of a run down council house. The Honda Prelude that Cuts me up Is a square… Continue Reading “Lick the Sky”
Category: observation, pagan, poetry, prose, seasons, society, UncategorizedTags: Imbolc, morning, pagan, poem, Poet, poetry, seasons, spring, sunrise, writing
Posted on January 20, 2015
by Mabh Savage
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Pen meet paper Have a chat Shake nib with grain In absence of hands A heat erupts Between two strangers Immediate, shocking As fuzz of fibre Cause ink to flow Liquid and glorious.
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: metaphor, passion, poem, Poet, poetry, prose, writing
Posted on November 9, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Two new additions to my busy autumn/winter table: Sex, Love and Rock and Roll by Tony Walsh aka Longfella, and Navigation by Canal Laureate, Jo Bell. What inspired these two new purchases? A trip to Otley Courthouse to see Lifted, an interactive poetry performance… Continue Reading “Feeling Lifted”
Category: poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: canal laureate, gig, jo bell, lifted, longfella, navigation, northern accent, otley, otley courthouse, performance, poetry, prose, sex love rock n roll, tony walsh
Posted on September 8, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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I almost wish it were A metaphor for death; decay! Instead you’ll be surprised To hear me say That coming home to Mouldy guacamole Holy moley! Guacamole! Is actually a measure Of my happiness My pleasure Green and lumpy Like it should be Now… Continue Reading “Coming Home to Mouldy Guacamole”
Category: cooking, mental health, observation, poetry, Uncategorized, writingTags: cooking, curry, Depression, food, guacamole, mental health, mexican food, poem, Poet, poetry, therapy, writing
Posted on June 28, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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What an amazing night at Seven Arts last night. Ten poets plus our esteemed Quiet Compare herself, Sarah L Dixon. We had humour, music, dance, sorrow, love and gratitude in an atmosphere of pre-weekend anticipation shared with talented people. It was truly a smorgasbord; a… Continue Reading “Quiet Compere- Anything but quiet!”
Category: feedback, poetry, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: chapel Allerton, gig, Leeds, mabh savage, poems, poetry, post hill, quiet compere, sarah l dixon, seven arts, spoken word, writing, yorkshire
Posted on June 3, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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I know I say I’m furious But all I want to know Is why! Don’t sigh And give excuses Just be true And you Just can’t go wrong My song Has always been A measure of passion One of common sense And a huge… Continue Reading “Only Angry for Now”
Category: poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: anger, emotion, fighting, friendship, love, poem, poetry, writing
Posted on May 15, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Quiet Compere Tour – Leeds – Seven Arts – 27th June Sarah L Dixon, The Quiet Compere of Manchester, is taking her unique show on the road in 2014. Her tour will visit 12 cities with over 120 poets performing altogether. The tour brings… Continue Reading “Quiet Compere- I’m performing!”
Category: poetry, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: arts council, national lottery, performance, poetry, quiet compere, Sarah Dixon, sarah l dixon, spoken word
Posted on March 28, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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A smile is a transient thing; No it’s not Not right now, in the face Of this damning disgrace And the backwash of bitterness Harsh aftertaste Of the ending of running This hobbling race Still I look and I see There is no empty… Continue Reading “A Smile is a Transient Thing…”
Category: poetry, Uncategorized, writingTags: astronomy, happiness, poem, poetry, running, smile, Sorrow, space, writing
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