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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 April 3, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Another sample track from Laying it Down, the 2012 album released to raise money for University Hospital of North Staffordshire. Want your own copy of 10 unique tracks? Donate £5 to http://www.justgiving.com/Dagda-Jennifer then message me (either via soundcloud, twitter @mabherick or in the comments)… Continue Reading “Stardust”
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
Posted on March 24, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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I am the lute On which your fingers lay I beg you Do not play Unless we both know the tune…
Posted on March 24, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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It’s Friday the 21st March, just after the Equinox. There is an odd camaraderie at New Headingley Club, between Leeds Rhinos rugby fans about to head off to cheer on their team, and LitFest fans here to listen in contrasting silence to Stories… Continue Reading “Headingley LitFest: Stories from the War Hospital”
Category: history, society, Uncategorized, writingTags: first world war, headingley, headingley litfest, history, Leeds, literature, local history, richard wilcocks, stories from the war hospital, war, war hospital, world war 1
Posted on March 23, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Realising sleep can’t Be replaced by happiness; Broken body heal. Half moon balanced in Equinox sky (black cotton) Flips; my heart the same.
Posted on March 20, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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May you find balance in your life, on this day when light equals dark. Feel the joy of the spring’s return, as a warm glow inside.
Category: observation, pagan, seasons, UncategorizedTags: candle, eostre, equinox, feather, ostara, pagan, paganism, seasons, spring, vernal, weather
Posted on March 20, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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maMa Rose playing live at It Bar in Leeds last night.
Posted on March 20, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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One is a source of distraction The other is a source of inspiration One wishes to see me grounded The other wonders how far I could fly Let me stand upon your shoulders Let me reach into the sky Then you can climb on… Continue Reading “Before the Gates”
Category: pagan, poetry, Uncategorized, writingTags: crossroads, Hekate, meditation, poem, poetry, spirituality, visualisation, writing
Posted on March 16, 2014
by Mabh Savage
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Yep, maMa Rose are returning to the gig venues of the UK, starting this Wednesday, the 19th March. We are joining Fran Wyburn and Peculiar Blue at It Bar in Leeds City Centre. Full details here… It’s been a while, so wrap your ears… Continue Reading “Return of the maMa (Rose)!”
Category: Music, society, UncategorizedTags: acoustic, blues, folk, gig, it bar, Leeds, mama rose, music, pop, soul, soundcloud