Category: poetry
Posted on October 12, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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I was very surprised and delighted to be awarded a Spontaneous Creativity Award from Void Poetry…
Category: feedback, followers, poetry, prose, reviews, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: awards, blogging, poetry, prose, spontaneous creativity award, void poetry, writing
Posted on October 3, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Mud and music, tents and cans Booze a plenty, pots and pans Greasy burgers, or a crepe?? Buy a bong, or buy a cape. Miles of walking, trainers dead Sit and watch the bikes instead Dancers, wailers, jugglers too Unfortunate slight smell of poo… Continue Reading “Download 2013”
Category: Music, observation, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: download, download 2013, festival, gig, korn, maiden, metal, papa roach, poem, poetry, Twitter
Posted on October 1, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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I really love this venue in Chorlton, Manchester (UK) and was delighted to be making a return to find out what vernacular vivacity was on offer for this month’s Post Box Poets. I was mightily surprised to find myself reading in the second half… Continue Reading “Post Box Poets: The Return!”
Category: poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: Chorlton, culture, freda davis, gig, hannah mackay, janine pinion, john darwin, jonathan eyre, mabh savage, Manchester, Martin Vosper, neil fawcett, pat selden, poem, poetry, post box cafe, post box poets, Sarah Dixon, sarah maxwell, spoken word, writing
Posted on September 27, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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My book, A Modern Celt is officially released today! It’s available all over the place, and here’s the link to Amazon where you can have a peek inside and see what all the fuss is about. Remember, from 20.00 tonight I will be online… Continue Reading “A Modern Celt: It’s Here!”
Category: followers, observation, pagan, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: A Modern Celt, amoderncelt, author, book launch, books, celt, Celtic, lit, mabh, magic, moon books, moonbooks, pagan, poetry, prose, savage, writing
Posted on September 13, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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I feel like this year’s autumnal equinox has crept up on me. I’ve been a bit poorly, and off work, and struggling to write, and suddenly I realise, wow, it’s nearly balance point again. Nearly that magical time when day equals night; light equals… Continue Reading “Eating up the Equinox”
Category: childhood, gardening, observation, pagan, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: autumn, autumn equinox, equinox, fall, festivals, mabon, pagan, seasonal, seasons, the fall, wheel of the year
Posted on August 28, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Quick reminder: Chapel Allerton Arts Festival poetry Open Mic at Chapel Allerton Library. From 7 ’til 10 ish. 🙂 Expect to see lots of talent on show, or maybe have a go yourself! http://www.leeds.gov.uk/Events/Pages/open-mic-poetry-night-chapel-allerton-festival.aspx See you there!
Category: followers, observation, poetry, prose, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: chapel Allerton, chapel Allerton arts festival, gig, Leeds, poetry, spoken word
Posted on August 23, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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Endlessly entropic Ebbing away Says the circle so bright Dares the moon in the light Of the day hale and gay So we spin and we stick To the lines drawn before To the curves of our past Salt and water hold fast To… Continue Reading “Widdershins Whirl”
Category: observation, pagan, poetry, Uncategorized, writingTags: ancestors, circle, dance, lit, magic, pagan, poem, Poet, poetry, rhyme, widdershins, writing
Posted on August 8, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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What a busy week! I received the first box of my book, A Modern Celt, a few days ago and also discovered it’s now available to pre-order through Amazon and Play. Exciting! Last night saw myself, Martin Vosper and many others down at the… Continue Reading “When the wind stole my homework”
Category: childhood, observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: chapel Allerton, chapel Allerton arts festival, gig, Leeds, poem, poetry, readers, seven, spoken word, wicked words
Posted on July 17, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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My boy and I, alive in the sun Ready to rumble; ready to run Swords at the ready, stick in each hand Bring on the battle; strike up the band Buses are conquered, long walks are done Park stretches green until the horizon. Sandwiches… Continue Reading “Flashback”
Category: childhood, observation, parenting, poetry, society, writingTags: childhood, day out, family, Leeds, little boy, memories, parenting, playing out, poem, poetry, summer, sunshine, temple newsam, writing
Posted on July 16, 2013
by Mabh Savage
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The gift of the night is the universe Opened up like a black tulip Petals uncurling in the light Of all the suns that ever were. The gift of the night is the universe Sky’s barrier broken down Eyes reach as far as they… Continue Reading “Gift of the Night”
Category: observation, poetry, prose, Uncategorized, writingTags: earth, mabh, poem, poetry, prose, savage, space, star, stargazing, stars, universe, words, writer, writing
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