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Category Archives: poetry
ImageSlow Sunday Haiku
Leaves falling
Showing front and back
Autumn’s here
It is a long time since a haiku popped into my head.
This one was inspired by this post by Mrs Gumboots.
Joining Cee’s Challenge FOTD – Autumn Leaves
Posted in haiku, poetry, walks
Tagged Autumn, haiku, Japan, Mrs Gumboots, Slow Sunday, travel
Silly Saturday: Zoom
The Shelbys are having a Zoom meeting …….. now don’t all talk at once!
Coronavirus has hit Shelbyville
None of the residents wanted to get ill
It was with some resistance
They had to social distance
Yet they found they could communicate still!
All of them had the Zoom App installed
So during lockdown they wouldn’t feel ignored
They could chat every day
Sing songs, dance and play
No chance of them getting bored!
At 9 every day it’s keep fit
With the Aliens it’s become quite a hit
With their yoga and gym
They keep themselves trim
They are not the type to just sit!
Maggie and Shelma miss going to town
All the shops they love have closed down
But the girls are not stopping
They now do internet shopping
They’re the most glamourous Shelbys around!
Sandy misses Shelma whom he dated
His love for her is unabated
He keeps the romance blooming
With lots of daily Zooming
Most of it is very X-Rated!
poem by Judy E. Martin
photo by Sandra Dorey
There might be some of you who have not met the Shelbys before, here are a few links
Meet Maggie, the Pole Dancer Maggie More Maggie Meet the Family Meet Shelma Shelma and Sandy Sandy
It feels so good to team up with Judy once again. She is a frontline worker as a nurse and I am full of admiration for her. I was delighted when she said she could find the time to create one of her fabulous poems to go with the photo.
Many thanks for the work you do Judy and thank you so very much for sharing your humour and poetry with us.
Posted in art from natural objects, poetry, stone
Tagged humour, Judy E Martin, poem, poet, poetry, shell art, silly saturday, UK poet
Sunday Calm
meditate
doodle and relax
sunday calm
~
Posted in Doodles, drawing, haiku, mandalas, poetry
Tagged doodle, drawing, line, mandala, mark making, meditation aid, relaxation, white on grey
Silly Sunday with Pompoms
Penelope PomPom was cool
She didn’t like following the rules
She still wanted to be naughty
Despite being past forty
And just loved acting the fool
***
She kept herself looking good
The envy of the Mums in the hood
With her spiky green hair
And bright pink outerwear
She worked it like nobody could!
***
Her kids just thought her the best
She could twerk and floss with the rest
Their friends would come running
When they saw Penny coming
She would always make them less stressed.
***
Poem by Judy Martin©
Pineapple play by Sandra Dorey©
Penelope Pompom has turned the corner and is enjoying life again – maybe a bit too much. 🙂
Silly Saturday with Penelope Pompom
Once Penny had hit middle age
She found it hard to engage
Finding lumps in her custard
Or a ham sandwich without mustard
would sent her off in a rage!
Penny once sweet and so calm
Now caused her family alarm
Being so spiky and sour
Miserable and dour
Her twins thought she’s cause them some harm
Off to the doctor to find out the cause
Of Penelope’s new character flaws
The hot flushes and stress
Weight gain and night sweats
The symptoms must be menopause!
Penny felt cut to the quick
No wonder she always felt sick
Always crabby and tearful
Het up and fearful
This menopause was like a cruel trick
She took the kids out for the day
Off down Shelbyville way
The sand and the sea
And her friends’ company
Kept her bad temper at bay!
poem by Judy Martin©
pineapple art by Sandra Dorey©
Judy and I have teamed up to be silly again. I just love Judy’s take on things, I send her a photo and she responds with a poem, sometmes within minutes! Do pop along over to her website and fine other poetic gems and find her book filled with her wry look at life.
You can find more of our nonsense if you put ‘silly saturday’ into the search box, top right on this page.
Posted in art from natural objects, poetry
Tagged humour, menopause, pineapple, pineapple art, pom pom trim, silly saturday
Find Green
Find green
Put it in your heart
Wrap it all about you
Roll in it
Live it
Become it
Bathe in green
Bask in green
Receive the peace and love of green
When you truly have a sense of green
Its hues
Its colours, textures, shades and depths
Add layers of golden light without and within
The strong, yellow, glisten
And shining warmth of gold
Sprinkle silver stars above your head
Around your feet
And wear a cloak of raindrops
Casting rainbows as you move
And slowly, surely
Find your dance again
copyright Sandra Dorey
~~~~~
A poem for Spring
Part of a series I wrote over 20 years ago, it came to mind as I was doodling the mandala.
Silly Saturday with Mrs Moss
Mrs Moss was up with the lark
Taking Lichen her dog to the park
They walked everywhere
To get lots of fresh air
And didn’t get home til ‘twas dark!
Mossie was a sturdy old stick
Very rarely did she get sick
At seventy years old
Fit, adventurous and bold
She can even still do a high kick!
Out and about every day
Visiting places and pals on the way
She was going to tea
With the Shelbys by the sea
And was buying some cake on the way.
Poem by Judy E. Martin
Assemblage art by Sandra Dorey
So happy to be joining up with Judy Martin again for a Silly Saturday collaboration. I sent Judy the photo of Mrs Moss and her little dog Lichen and once again she has created a fun story in rhyme for her.
Pop across to see Judy’s new blog and find a link to her book ‘Rhymes of the Times’ and more humorous takes on daily life.
Our previous Silly Saturdays include Maggie the Pole Dancer, and here she is in racier mode
Randy’s Silly Saturday, Oh Deer!
Randy was now in disgrace
At Christmas he got ‘off his face’
Whilst pulling Santa’s sleigh
He went the wrong way
He was lurching all over the place
He’d been partaking of too many beers
Which isn’t good for reindeers
Turning up for work plastered
Could only lead to disaster
As it affected the way that he steers
He is hoping to go back to work
He promised that he will no longer shirk
With his lopsided antler
He can expect plenty of banter
As he looks a bit of a berk!
photo by Sandra Dorey
poem by Judy E. Martin
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In August I found this forlorn looking reindeer leaning outside a house in a neighbouring village. I sent the photo to Judy and hey presto – she’s done it again.
Stocking filler anyone? Here is a link to Judy’s book ‘Rhymes of the Times’.
Hope you have a touch of Silliness in your Saturday.
Posted in poetry
Tagged #SillySaturday, Christmas, humour, Judy E Martin, reindeer, silly saturday, wooden reindeer
The perils of smoking with Petra Pear
Petra the pear was feeling poorly
She didn’t know quite what to do
Not only was she putting some weight on
But she was suffering from toothache too!
She had started to let her self go a bit
Indulging in too many treats
The sugary snacks made her teeth hurt
Causing trouble whenever she eats!
For too many years she’d been smoking
Which caused her teeth to go brown
Her gums receding and bleeding
It was time to turn things around.
She wanted her life to be fruitful
And continue her family tree
But she had to make sure she was healthy
And in the best shape she could be
First stop was to the doctors
To get help with giving up smoking
The harm it was causing her body
Was both sobering and thought-provoking
As if heart disease and strokes weren’t enough
It could cause breathing problems as well
Tooth loss, fertility problems and cancer
Not to mention the horrible smell
She decided to go for the patches
And started the very next day
She found that her nicotine cravings
Were slowly melting away.
Next stop was to the dentists
To see if something could brighten her smile
Because her teeth were so neglected
It was going to take a little while
It was not just about brushing and flossing
That Petra had neglected to do
But her sugary addiction
Had helped in her tooth decay too
The dentist took some impressions
And gave Petra’s mouth a good clean
She was advised not just to clean the outside
But all around, underneath and between.
It was too late for poor Pedra
To save some of the teeth that she had
She had to make some appointments
To remove the ones that were bad
Several months later and Pedra is glowing
Her smile now so fresh and so bright
She cleans her teeth like an expert
Even the ones she takes out at night!
Poem by Judy E. Martin
fruit sculpture and photos by Sandra Dorey
Here we are with another health related Silly Saturday. You might know that Judy, as well as being a hugely talented poet and writer, is also a nurse.
Following a great suggestion from Noelle last week to send Tom the Toothless Tomato to the Institute of Dentistry, we are thinking about coming up with more health related pictures and poems (not all about teeth!) accompanied by fruit, flower or shell assemblages – any ideas?
If you would like to read more of Judy’s work, a humorous twist on life, the world and everything go to her website, where you can also find a link to her book, Rhymes of the Times.
Have a fun Silly Saturday!
Posted in art from natural objects, poetry, sculpture
Tagged dentures, fruit sculpture, fun, health, health warning, humorous poem, humour, pear, perils of smoking, poem, silly saturday, smoking, teeth
Silly Saturday with Tom
Tom wished he’d looked after his teeth
And not neglected to brush underneath
Too many times he’d forgotten
And now they were rotten
Oh, how Tom wished he’d looked after his teeth!
He used to be proud of his smile
His teeth were the whitest for miles
But now it’s not funny
That he’s ended up gummy
It really is cramping his style
When younger, Tom was so green
Unaware of the dangers unseen
He thought his teeth would stay white
Much to the ladies’ delight
Despite his poor dental hygiene!
Now, to smile makes him blush
Exposing his mouth full of mush
It makes him so sad
He mourns the teeth that he had
How deeply his pride has been crushed!
Tom wants to look for romance
But not whilst his teeth are so scant
Beyond his patch he won’t venture
Until he gets his new dentures
He fancies a set of implants!
poem by Judy E. Martin
photo sent to me by my friend Joey
Another brilliant poem by Judy! ‘ImPLANTS’ HaHaHa!!!
I love how Judy creates something so spot on in what seems like just a few seconds! What a talent!
Pop across to her site and find her poems – they are gems of humour and a wry look at life. Click here for one Judy wrote during our recent heat wave: ‘Hot summer Nights’
Joey grew the tomato and sent me the photo as she knows I see faces in almost anything. I knew I had to send this one on to Judy, just right for a Silly Saturday.
Have you grown any amusing vegetables this year?
Here’s to finding some more silliness to brighten up your Saturday.
Posted in art from natural objects, garden, poetry
Tagged funny poem, humorous poetry, humour, humourous verse, Judy Martin, poem, silly saturday, teeth, tomato, vegetable face
Lady Garden
When it comes to tending the garden
It is purely a matter of taste
Preening and pruning the foliage
Will stop you from feeling disgraced!
~
With a bit of trimming and strimming
You can create a real work of art
Perhaps a Bermuda triangle
Or maybe a cutesy love heart?
~
Feeling a little more daring?
How about a smart landing strip?
Or maybe just take the lot off
So, your pubes won’t get caught in your zip?
~
Something a little more special
Like a blingy, sparkly vajazzle
That’s sure to tart up the topiary
And give it that old razzle-dazzle!
~
However, you keep the lawn tidy
You mustn’t leave it too late
Don’t let it get too unruly
Or no one will enter the gate!
~
poem by Judy Martin
art in the garden by Sandra Dorey
Here we are again with a very Silly Saturday!
We had such a giggle with this one – I send Judy a photo of what I have created and hope it makes her smile – she sends me back her poem and it makes me laugh out loud.
Do pop over to Judy’s blog to enjoy more laughs and a wry look at life.
Another art piece inspired by Amy Gear, an artist born and working in Shetland.
This a link to Amy’s piece that inspired me – on Instagram
Posted in art from natural objects, garden, poetry
Tagged Amy Gear, garden art, humour, humourous poetry, humourous verse, Judy Martin, moss, poetry, silly saturday, stone
Beach Body
Linking with my cheerful cheeky playmate, Judy Martin, for another Silly Saturday
Some are baggy and saggy
Some are perky and pert
Some are tiny little gnat bites
Some so big that they hurt!
Some are flabby and floppy
Some are bouncy double Ds
Some are wrinkled and crinkled
Some hang down to the knees!
Some are always kept covered
Some are all over YouTube
Have you guessed what these are yet?
Yes! A nice pair of boobs!
~
Poem by Judy Martin
Pebble Art by Sandra Dorey
Inspired by artist Amy Gear and one of the photos she posted in Instagram
We have something a little more risky for you next Saturday!
You have been warned! 😉
Edit:
Judy’s blog is, most deservably, up for an Award and I’m delighted to say so is Wild Daffodil – pop over to Sasha’a Blog and have a look to see all the different categories. You might see one of your favourite blogs there and give them a vote!
Posted in art from natural objects, poetry, stone
Tagged Amy Gear, humour, Judy E Martin, pebble art, silly saturday
Silly Saturday with Sandy
Sandy had a great time with Shelma
When they went out on their date
But he wanted to shape up
And decided he needed to lose weight
~
He had become rather chunky
And that made him feel rather glum
His goal was to be streamlined and sexy
It was time to tone up that tum!
~
Shelma had a great figure
wherever they went she had turned heads
Sandy was scared she’d lose interest
And that thought had filled him with dread
~
He worked out at the gym almost daily
although at first it seemed tough
He knew it was definitely worth it
When Shelma told him he looked buff!
~
poem by Judy E Martin
assemblage shell art by Sandra Dorey
pebble face drawn by one of my Grandchildren
Hope this gives you a little chuckle on this Silly Saturday.
Posted in art from natural objects, collage, poetry
Tagged humorous poetry, Judy E Martin, poem, shell art, shell people, silly saturday
Silly Saturday with Shelma
Shelma was going out on a date
So excited she just couldn’t wait
She was looking her best
In her January Sales dress
The evening was going to be great
~
Sandy lit Shelma’s fuse
She loved his winkle picker shoes
It brightened her mood
To be with such a cool dude
He banished her January blues!
~
They wanted to paint the town red
But painted the beach blue instead
A moonlit walk along the sand
Strolling together hand in hand
Anticipating what lay ahead.
~
poem by Judy E. Martin
shell art by Sandra Dorey
What lies ahead for this couple I wonder, any ideas?
Will it be calm seas or stormy waters?
Judy and I have enjoyed teaming up again this week. I do love her take on things, pop across to Judy’s Blog to read more of her delightfully beguiling work.
Did you know you CAN still buy Winkle-Picker shoes? I’ll be looking out for them now.
I recently found the pebbles that my grandchildren children had drawn on last Summer, lurking in the bottom of a bag. They had obviously been lying in wait, ready for an appearance in a ‘Silly Saturday’ or two.
Girls out Shopping
Maggie went shopping in town
Enjoying a good look around
She thought it was great
Bumping into her mate
They went to a cafe to sit down
~
They chatted over a nice cup of sea
Both of them buzzing like bees
Comparing their goodies
From high-heels to hoodies
The Sales made shopping a breeze!
~
poem by Judy E. Martin
artwork by Sandra Dorey
The background is an unfinished acrylic painting on canvas that I have never been able to resolve. It is the result of playing with bright colours in a Process Art kind of way. It has come in handy for a Silly Saturday background giving a suggestion of the town where Maggie and Shelma can meet up for a chat over a cuppa.
So thrilled to be teaming up with Judy again.
Pop along over to Judy’s website and enjoy a wry look at life, in poetry and prose, always told with honesty and lashings of good humour.
Posted in art from natural objects, collage, poetry
Tagged acrylic painting on canvas, humour, humourous poem, humourous verse, shell art, shells, silly saturday
Silly Saturday at the Sales
January Sales
Miss Shelma received her weekly pay
And decided to spend it on a lovely day.
With her handbag swinging she strolled into town
Thoughts of the high street banishing her frown.
~
Out of the hairdresser’s and back into the shops
Shelma looked radiant in her little white frock.
She was having a blast in the January sales
Snapping up bargains and browsing the rails.
~
Hundreds of dresses, thousands of shoes
Shelma was verging on January sales blues.
She hailed a cab: ‘ To Sheldon Street’, she cried
And collapsed with all those lovely bags by her side.
~
poem by Sue M
shell picture by Sandra D
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A guest poet today, my dear friend Sue. We have known each other for over 40 years. She introduced me to Dr. John Cooper Clarke’s poems and occassionally we have poetic exchanges via email. Sue is not a blogger and doesn’t follow blogs but we share a love for all things arty. I was thrilled that the shell collage inspired her to write a poem and name this little person Shelma from Sheldon Street.
~
Have a fun filled and Silly Saturday!
Joining in with Cee’s Odd Ball Challenge.
Cinders?
Maggie rummaged through the ball gown rails in her local charity shops and found this little number – a bit of upcycling and she was off …
A Panto was coming to town
Maggie donned her best gown
She was going for an audition
For the Cinderella position
And didn’t want to let herself down.
The producers were very impressed
And thought that she was the best
Her smile so disarming
She won over Prince Charming
And outshone all of the rest.
Maggie’s career had come very far
From her lap dancing days in the bar
How she loved being on stage
But missed the large wage
She could get from the cash in her bra!
poem by Judy E. Martin
shell picture by Sandra Dorey
Here we are again with another Silly Saturday.
Judy is writing a series of Christmas Limericks at the moment – just right to read out as an antidote to all those cracker jokes.
Have a wonderful time, whatever you get up to.
Posted in art from natural objects, collage, poetry
Tagged #SillySaturday, Cinderella, humour, humourous verse, shell art, silly saturday
Strictly Maggie
Maggie’s was looking her best
Kitted out in her fanciest dress
She practiced her prancing
For Strictly Come Dancing
The Shells were very impressed!
She really got in the groove
Performing the American Smooth
Her waltz was divine
And foxtrot sublime
Maggie knew how to move!
There will be no more tits and arse
Maggie was a woman of class
Her lap dancing days
Though an interesting phase
Was now a thing of the past!
poem by Judy E Martin
shell art Sandra Dorey
Judy and I have joined forces to celebrate the Strictly Come Dancing final with Maggie for today’s Silly Saturday.
Pop across to Judy’s blog to read her cheeky Christmas Limericks.
Posted in art from natural objects, collage, poetry
Tagged #SillySaturday, dancer, humour, Judy E Martin, shell art, shells, silly saturday, Strictly Come Dancing
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