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Rose Gold Princess
This villanelle came from a suggestion by my Muse about the colour Rose Gold and gave me a chance to use the word "Acquiesce" in a poem, which I believe is the first time I have used it in any writing. It is the title of a favourite Oasis song of mine which I used to play with Spoon.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred7 months ago in Poets
Serpent Garden Waters
Introduction There are eight water features in The Serpent Garden in the Alnwick Garden, but there is nothing on their site that documents them. Also, each one has a mirrored description plate which is almost impossible to photograph. They are all described in the blog post below, but I thought I would try and describe them in two quatrains for an effective short tour.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred7 months ago in Poets
What Happens In Alnwick Doesn't Stay In Alnwick
Introduction This is not about Alnwick per se, but Alnwick has given me inspiration for a lot of poems and I don't like publishing more than one poem at a time, it makes me feel that I am being lazy and cheating, but that doesn't stop me doing it, but I thought it might be worth saying something about how Alnwick gives me inspiration.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred7 months ago in Wander
Back In The Poison Garden
Introduction Earlier this year I visited The Poison Garden in Alnwick and shocked and surprised a lot of my friends across the water with the fatal capabilities of everyday plants that most people have around their homes. You can check that piece out with the comments here.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred7 months ago in Wander
A Bit Of The Titanic In Alnwick
Introduction Fiona told me that the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick contained some artefacts from the RMS Olympic which was the sister ship to the Titanic. On checking It turns out that the main dining room (Olympic Restaurant) is effectively the First Class Lounge from the ship which is identical to the one on the Titanic.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred7 months ago in Wander