Whispers of deep hurts, unfulfilled love and miraculously of all hope… What we have here is a Romantic, a Dreamer who got overthrown by the people around her. Whispers of deep hurts overlay the pages. This is a soul trying to climb out of a well of despair. Cursed with unfulfilled love, filled with longing. Nobody to…
Poem: Artists on the Left bank
I walk alone along the same path as Matisse. Near the river I find a bench and sit reading Colette, lost with Claudine. In my hand is a little gift bag I could not resist earlier buying yet another silk slip dress and robe I am so charmed by the boutiques and tried on many…
Poem: Həʊˈtel
My Louis Vuitton luggage is rugged as I excitedly get out my precious dresses and jewellery I have been saving my best dresses for this trip These garments have waited years to be worn and are faintly whispering gratitude as they delight in being in the City of Lights Holding them upon my body, I…
Poem: In the Louvre
You are gazing at my favourite painting, so, I stand back and wait. A girl walks to you. My eyes cast down. Distracting myself I search for a sculpture. When I find it I am tempted to touch the white marble: An embrace by cupid. Secretly, I wish to be kissed the same way. It…
New Poetry book: Bohemian Love
When you meet the love of your life everything changes. You never see life the same way ever again… Bohemian love is more than peonies on doorsteps and champagne breakfasts. It is an irresistible force that changes you forever. There are tales from Paris where charming artists meet beautiful muses. Bohemians fall in love at…
Community Showcase Poetry Reading
Join us for readings of Poetry by community workshops attendeesFeaturing published Author & Poet Catherine VaughanHosted by Ledbury Poetry Festival Manager Phillippa SlingerFREE EVENT Monday 8th July 10am – 11.30am More info:www.poetry-festival.co.uk/events/2019-18/ Location:Community HallLawnside RoadLedbury HR8 2AD
Live reading at The Courtyard’s Poetry Slam 2018
Catherine will be entering in The Courtyard’s 2018 Poetry Slam. To watch her read new poems purchase tickets here
Performance at The Courtyard Poetry Slam (in association with Ledbury Poetry Festival)
The Courtyard in association with Ledbury Poetry Festival presents a knockout night of potent poetry and spirited performances as worldly wordsmiths take the page onto the stage. Catherine will be reading her poetry at this Poetry Slam Saturday 1st April 2017. Start time 20:00 Tickets link The Courtyard, Edgar Street Hereford
The Cheltenham Literature Festival’s All Stars Poetry Slam featuring Catherine Vaughan
Catherine will be one of the All Star performers at at this year’s Cheltenham Literature Festival’s Poetry Slam. Expect bardic bravado and virtuoso verse as plucky wordsmiths leap from page to stage and parade their poetry in a contest to woo your hearts and hearing parts! Slampères Elvis McGonagall and Sara-Jane Arbury keep order as judges…
Catherine reading at Ledbury Poetry Festival
Come along Monday 4th July, 11am-12pm at The Master’s House, Ledbury to watch Catherine read her work as part of the Community Segments, a Poetry Workshop series funded by the Ledbury Poetry Festival and supported by Herefordshire Libraries. Event details on Facebook. FREE entry. Community Segments Monday 4 July | 11am–12 noon | Panelled Room, The Master’s…