Claire Champion
The Joy of Journalling
Diaries, journals, and daily lists – they are having a bit of a revival it seems. Maybe that is one positive outcome from all of the...
Claire's Poetry Hub
Welcome to my poetry blog site. My name is
Claire Champion and I'm an avid creative writer. Please sit back, relax and read on.
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Claire Champion
- Sep 30
- 1 min
Our Irreplaceable Friends
Throughout life, we meet certain special people who support us and empower us. These people are integral to our wellbeing and to our...
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Claire Champion
- Aug 18
- 2 min
Rose’s Blog About a Log
Rose enjoys her early morning walks, especially on Sundays when she goes to her local canal. She loves seeing the ducks, Canada geese and...
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Claire Champion
- Aug 6
- 1 min
Rose's Stories
Introduing a new occasional feature on this blog: short stories written by my wonderful Mum, Rose Possee. Relax in the sun and read on......
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Claire Champion
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Gallery Update and The Caterpillar’s View
We find ourselves in August – how did that happen? It’s been a very busy summer already and so much has happened, in the outside world...
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Claire Champion
- May 12
- 1 min
The Skylark and the Halo
Above the urban April landscape and the constant buzz of Basingstoke, stands a memorable hillside that holds tangible treasures. This...
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Claire Champion
- Mar 8
- 2 min
Solidarity with the people of Ukraine
In my posts and my poems on this site to date, I have barely mentioned politics. I have avoided a lot of the massively complex subjects...
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Claire Champion
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Gems in the Urban Landscape
As I walk around Basingstoke, I realise there are buildings, public gardens, and commemorative plaques that I just accept have been there...
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Claire Champion
- Jan 2
- 1 min
Gallery Update and Giving Thanks
Happy New Year and I hope 2022 has started well for you. It’s been a busy last couple of months, and I admit I've been absent from this...
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Claire Champion
- Nov 9, 2021
- 3 min
In the realm of dreams
A topic that has come up repeatedly during these strange times we’re living through is the of world dreams, and particularly vivid...
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Claire Champion
- Oct 7, 2021
- 5 min
Honeymoon in Penzance
I married my husband James, in September 2020. We had ‘eloped’ to Gretna Green which was a truly magical experience. However, mainly...
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Claire Champion
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
The Art of Distraction
Always and in all ways tiny tasks, dots of details, wondrous whims take me into a deliciously small world. They lead me by the hand down...
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Claire Champion
- Aug 16, 2021
- 1 min
New Photograph Collection
Alongside my poetry I am always thinking about inspiring images and trying to preserve what I’ve seen on my daily walks and on my...
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Claire Champion
- Jul 30, 2021
- 2 min
A Tree Transformed
A new poem for you to read and escape with - this piece was inspired by a local walk with my husband. When we set out to walk in the...
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Claire Champion
- Jul 22, 2021
- 5 min
Working from home – a boost to my creativity
It’s not that I’m antisocial, far from it, but I’ve really embraced working from home. Part of the reason for this is that I’ve been used...
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Claire Champion
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
Interview with Merryn
I'm delighted to announce I've been interviewed by Merryn - who champion self-published authors. They are very supportive and I'm so...
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Claire Champion
- Jun 23, 2021
- 2 min
Letter to the Soul
Gentle, gliding, guiding words written on clean white paper. The author, Lady A, feels the sentiments will be savoured. She channels the...
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Claire Champion
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
Lake of Reflection
In a continuation on my theme of nature, I've written a new poem. I hope you enjoy reading it - let me know what you think. Happy...
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Claire Champion
- May 15, 2021
- 3 min
Nature inspires me
During the creation of new poems my main focus tends towards the natural world and the unending joy of it. Even before the pandemic I was...
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Claire Champion
- Apr 11, 2021
- 4 min
Learning more about the craft of poetry
When I create, write, and redraft my poems, I sometimes think I need some direction and further inspiration. For me it’s not enough to...
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