Category Archives: Stuff that rhymes.

Short stuff with rhymes.

The hole in the pantry

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Rel

I wrote this earlier this week, for a performance with Sid Calderbank, the Lancashire Society, and Lancashire Authors’ Association at Tarleton Library. It’s based on a true story. There was a crack in my grandma’s pantry floor. There probably still … Continue reading →

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‘Taking Steps’ on Enjoy Radio

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Rel

Would you like to hear my poem ‘Taking Steps’ read by a professional? It’s featured on this episode of Lesley Atherton’s ‘Words and Music’ show on Enjoy Radio. The show’s theme is ‘Bad Man’ and she’s chosen some cracking words … Continue reading →

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Some poetry …

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Rel

My poem ‘Taking Steps’ was awarded 2nd place for the Pomfret Cup section of Lancashire Authors Association 2021 competition. My poems ‘Surety’ and ‘Time for a Cuppa’ were commended in the Batty Cup section of the Lancashire Authors Association 2021 … Continue reading →

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B(racket)

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Rel

There’s a racket out there and a bracket in hereAnd I’m not quite sure what I meanIs it anyone for tennis?Is it anyone for edits?Is it something not quite out of a dream?There’s a racket out there and a bracket … Continue reading →

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The Elf Club

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Rel

The cinema was packed and hot, when I went with my best friend The second time I went alone, as I did until the end The final showing came in March, bereft, I left the room Cast from a world … Continue reading →

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