Karen's Krypt

MY KINDA PLACE! Visually impressive (lots of tombstones!) web site with some excellent dank, dark poetry (and all other sorts to tickle your fancy!). Even if you hate poetry (why are you HERE in that case?) you've just GOT to see the picture of Spooky the kitten/cat. ADORABLE!

POETIC LICENCE - ADDED 13th June 2001

This is my new 'on-line' community (EZ-Board) which not only showcases my OWN poetry but allows YOU to post YOUR own work too! Poetic Licence is an 'interactive' message board dedicated to poets, poetry and poetry lovers. It can 'connect' like minded people together in a way simply not possible via a simple web page. Please visit SOON (you will need to register as a user on your first visit but it is easy (and free) to do. After that, you're part of a friendly, poet orientated community!).

Poets Yellow Pages.com

A directory listing service containing links and information to poetry and poetry resource sites. No Voting, no Ratings, just an honest listing.

Bernard Wrigley's Web Site

Never heard of him? Nether had I but, hey, he's a lot richer than me and NOBODY'S heard of me! Apart from being somewhat of an expert on monologues and alike, he sings and has also appeared in such programs as Coronation Street, Dinner Ladies and Coogans Bluff not to mention great films like Brassed Off (one of my favourite films!). Although I am not familiar with his work, I know people who are and they reckon he's the bee-knees so pay him a visit and let me know what you think!

Scream Tiger

Bask in the potpourri of pet peeves that have amassed on Scream Tiger. Satisfy your insatiable appetite for writing tips, copyright tips, publishing tips, grammatical pet peeves, poems, short stories and more.

The Best of King

A visually impressive site dedicated to the writings of Gerald King. Some great poems and stories as well as some 'fun stuff' and good links.

A Personal Web Site by Peggy J.Meeks-King

Some nice poetry, links and Artwork.

The Nestling's Forum

Another excellent poetry forum. Looks to be friendly but fairly new. Go lend your support!

The Poets Guild

A great site to help promote and/or showcase your poems or to access/view thousands of poems by a variety of others.

SfynxFyre

Poetry, short stories and prose. Insightful and thought-provoking. Excellent, dark, graphical site.

Poetry for all the Family - by Bernard Shaw

I came across this site by 'accident' and enjoyed my visit immensely. Mr Shaw was born 'just up the road' to me and is now retired and living in Austria. I think you'll enjoy reading his poetry (for his new poems, click HERE).

Salty Dreams Poetry Forum

My favourite place to while away all that free time I now have (gee, it's great being disabled!). This is a place for poets (and poetesses if there is such a word!) to post poems for others to read or even critique (if you're BRAVE enough!).

PostPoems Poetry Forum

One of the most helpful and friendly Poetry communities 'on the net' Everything from humour to hard-core poetry is available here. Good place for honest critique and a great bunch of people (you'll also find ME there most days!). Has an excellent Japanese Forum (Haiku, Tanka, etc.,) as well as a Short Story and Lyrics section. Well worth a visit!

All in a Pen Poetry Forum

Another excellent poetry forum for poets and poetry lovers. A nice 'selection' of poetry forms (including critique if you're a budding poet) and an extremely friendly place. Go visit.

MiPoesias Cafe Poetry Forum

Award winning Poetry Forum with a really professional outlook to poetry. This is THE place for the seasoned poets (though it's more than welcoming to 'newbies' too). Great selection of poetic form as well as regular competitions and superb critique).

Sensa Yuma - Click here to read some of Stan's poems.

Nope, it's not a site dedicated to Sumo Wrestling but a VERY funny site containing poems and humourous monologues by a 'bloke' who goes by the name of Stanley Brown from Lancashire, England. This site and poetry REALLY appealed to my sense of humour and brought back memories of people like Stanley Holloway and Mike Harding. If you REALLY need a laugh, VISIT!

Humorous Poems and Monologues

Compiled by Paul Wilkinson. Need cheering up? Look no further. All the 'old greats'. Guaranteed to put a smile back on ANYONE'S face!

The Official Mike Harding Website

Mike's own web site. If you're not familiar with this Manchester born comedians work (you'll find one of his poems in my 'Other People's Poems' Section), it's YOUR LOSS! I love some of the poems he wrote and he, amongst a few others, really influence my own poetry style (try and make 'em laugh!). You'll find poems, music, news, books, CD's and everything for the wanting Hardingist. One word...Excellent!

Toontoons by Gary Hogg

Another of my 'instant favourites'. Gary is a Comedy writer/Illustrator and his site contains some excellent poetic monologues and brilliant illustrations. I've included a couple of his poems/illustrations on my 'Other People's Poems' section (click HERE to view them). Check out his site for more.

Pandora's Poetry Lair - Site being moved. New link soon!

A 'dark' and gothic looking site with some excellent poetry covering such subjects as death, vampires and the prince of darkness himself (no, not Tony Blaire!). Go visit!

Spiders Web of Poetry E-Zine

Each issue includes features such as: Featured Poet, Featured Forum, “Undiscovered” Forums, Poetry Submissions, Site Awards, Resources and much more. Please visit soon!

Rob Erskine's Poetry for Kids of All Ages!!

Rob dropped me a line and said that he liked me poems so I thought, the least I could do, was visit HIS site and ... I like YOUR poems too Rob (a few of his poems are featured in my 'Other People's Poems' (click here to read them).

UKPoet's Web Page

Yes, it's another one of us talented Limeys. There ARE a few of us about you know! UKPoet (David Taub) is  a Journalist, Magazine Columnist, Freelance-writer and published poet, born in England, but loves American poetry and writers. Oh well, I suppose SOMEONE has to! Excellent site!

The official web site of kt Frankovich

k.t. Frankovich  is a former screenwriter, author, poet, psychic, advocate of the homeless and spokeswoman for the suffering and disaster victims. Her site includes some excellent poetry and LOTS of 'other' bits and PC's including UFO and Psychic information (you knew I was going to say that, didn't you!). Well worth a visit.

Poems2Ponder

A new(ish) UK based web site that contains new poetry from original artists. Submissions actively encouraged.

darkhorse

A visually stunning  (note : you will need the Flash 4 (or higher) plug-in to view this site) poetry site with some excellent poetry by Harry Humble. Inside you will be able to view the love poems, drawings, digital artwork, short stories, graphical eyecandy and more. Well worth a visit.

An excellent and well presented site featuring a wide variety of contemporary poetry, including poets from around the world--from famous faces to burgeoning beginners. Accepting submissions at present. Also has some great links.

Cardboard and String - Spike Milligan

One of the main influences in my 'young life' was Spike Milligan who, apart from being, in my opinion, one of the funniest men alive (along with the late, great Peter Sellers), wrote some of the 'silliest' and most hilarious poetry I've ever read (some of which I am hoping to include in my 'other people's poems' section). This is one of the best 'tribute' sites I've seen. If you like to laugh ... go HERE!

Borders and Time

An excellent site with poems, poets, articles, links and alike. Well worth a visit.

Donna's World

Very 'colourful site. Excellent poetry by Donna.

Sad Poems for Sad People

If you are in the mood for a cry or you just generally feel the need to be emotional for a while, then you have come to the right page.

Poems, Poetry, Poets (Spondee)

Dedicated to poetry and to the people who make poetry possible: poets and their readers.

Poetry Super Highway

A large visually impressive site with 'featured poets'. Submissions welcomed.

Published.com

The Free Directory Of Independent Writers & Artists.

''POETRY'' By: T. J. Daniels

You also won't see anything fancy like graphics or flashing lights just some good poetry written by, err, T.J Daniels actually! You'll also find some of ' T.J.s' poems listed in my POEMS section (under 'other people's poems').

FantmLords Poetry Page

An EXCELLENT site full of 'dark' and thought provoking poetry written by James Merwin. NOT for the faint - hearted or easily influenced!

Poems from Texas' Death Row

Karl Chamberlain sits on death row on the notorious Huntsville, Texas, USA capital of executions. Karl has written hundreds of poems, and looks forward to receiving your mail.

The Complete Corpus of Anglo-Saxon Poetry

THIS 'ancient' poetry sure is WEIRD but, then again, if 'they' were alive today and tried reading MY poetry...

Borrowed Tyme

Some great words from poets - found either in poems dedicated to death, or in poems that allude to death.

Poem of the week (The Poetry Organisation)

A 'nicely laid out' site featuring a wealth of poetry and the chance to post your own. A 'poem of the week' feature ensures new content each time you visit.

Dark Side of the Net

Now THIS is MY kinda place. Literally THOUSANDS of links to dark, mysterious, dank and depressing fester holes of depravity. Poetry, literature, art, discussions, EVERYTHING your depraved minds could possibly want. Give them a visit.

Patchword

Award winning on-line writers' resource centre, with practical articles, poetry anthology, literary competitions diary and extensive time out section.

Erin Snyder - Graphic Artist

I came across Erin's work in various poetry forums on the net. Not only is she a talented poet but she creates some beautiful and outstanding works of art (there's even one on ME (Paul Bearer) in her Portfolio. Her talents are also for hire so, if you, like me, believe that a picture paints a thousand words, go listen to some of hers!

About.com (Death and Dying)

Anyone impacted by the end of life may find support and objective information here, covering all aspects of death, dying and grief.

Global Ideas Bank - Death and Dying

Delve into the comprehensive resource about humanity's last rite of passage. Discusses creative endings and offers social analyses.

Dead Elvis's Home Page

Truly amusing in a death, sick sort of way!

The Egyptian Book of the Dead

Seen the Mummy. DON'T read the words out loud!

The British Museum

One of the finest museums in the world and, apart from 'special exhibitions' it's still FREE to visit! I have been inspired many times (see my  poem Pharaoh Nuff in the Monosorbic Monlogues section for example) by visits to this marvelous museum. If you haven't yet been or are planning a trip to the UK, make sure THIS is one place on your list!

Bayou Tales by Mariana Titus

Mariana's books are a collection of anecdotes told by today’s Bayou People, influenced by the modern world but still guided by the spirit of their nature-loving ancestors. Black and white photographs of storytellers, listeners and their soulful environs complement the text. The reader is left to mix these conversational, poetic and graphic ingredients together like the oil, flour and seasoning of a flavorful roux.

Dick's Death & Dying Page

When of the best sites on the net to find death related links (they even play my favourite tune (turn the speakers up full and upset the neighbours!).

Gothic.net

Great looking site with stories, poetry , fiction, non-fiction material all with a gothic feel to them.

Death Metal Goddess's Coffin

Death/ black/ doom/ atmospheric metal cannibal corpse/ pantera having nightmares writing poetry all hail! This is a place to see the darker side of life. Death, death metal music, blood and guts movies are just a few of the areas of interest.

GRUESOME.COM

As you can guess from the name, this is one SICK site (it is also MEMBERS only though you can have a quick 'look around' as a Guest). Pictures of all kinds of mangled and dismembered bodies. Definitely NOT for the faint-hearted!

River's Way

Well, they say a picture paints a thousand words and, having seen this guy's (MT Rivers) drawings, paintings and stained-glass designs I reckon there's never been a truer word spoken. As a poetry, I consider myself an artist. As an artist, I consider MT Rivers work to be pure poetry. Visit for a visual treat!

UK-Funerals

Funeral Information On-Line. Find out all you need to know about my 'old profession'. Mention my name, you might get a DISCOUNT!

Phobia List - Excellent reference site if you want to find out the 'official' name for what FRIGHTENS YOU!!!

Death and Dementia. THE place to find 'death related' web sites. From Fun to Funeral, Practical to Practically useless. If it's related to death, you'll find it HERE!

What happens AFTER death?

Everybody will die, that is one thing that we are absolutely certain of. What exactly is death, and what happens in the time after death?

The Dead Rock Stars Club

As the name suggests, THIS is the place to go if you want to find out information about those legends of rock and pop who are now doing the old celestial gig in the sky!

The Co-operative Group

Find you're local Co-Op Funeral Service or, if you're not feeling THAT bad, why not look for a Co-Op Pharmacists! All things 'Co-Op'!

County Hospital & Mortuary Equipment

Need a new fridge-freezer and want to make SURE yours is the biggest in town? THIS is the place to go!

Funeralnet.com

America's most trusted on-line obituary, funeral, crematorium and cemetery resource. Massive amount of information here!

HeavenlyDoor.com

Thinking of DYING? This is the store with more. From plastic angels to complete funeral services THIS is your one stop (dead) shop. Remember, as the undertaker once said; "Every SHROUD has a silver lining!".

The Limited Encyclopaedia of Grave Terminology

Learn to speak the 'undertaker's lingo'. Become fluent in stiffology. Strike the casket boys, it's time to see the vicar!

The Basics of Funeral Service

Learn all about the history, basics and purpose of the old 'ashes to ashes'. Facinating site.

The Natural Death Centre

The Natural Death Centre, dying at home, helping prepare for death and dying, Living Wills, Advance Funeral Wishes Forms, best funeral directors, crematoria, cemeteries, woodland burial grounds, cardboard coffins, diy funerals, burial on farmland, etc.,

Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Site

A site dedicated to the remembrance of Diana, Princess of Wales and the legacy she left behind. An excellent tribute.

The Funeral Guy

Amongst other 'interesting' areas, this site has a section entitled 'Dead Celebrities' which lists such things as their cause of death and final resting place. Great for planning that 'unusual' holiday experience! This site also has some GREAT links like Restin' Pete's Discount Burial Barn (see 'link below and other peoples poems sections') and the now infamous Death Clock (link below) which tells you when you're going to DIE (Wednesday, April 13, 2033 in MY case apparently!).

Restin' Pete's Discount Burial Barn

As we say here in England ... 'Only in AMERICA'. Go to Pete's for discount burial goods. I just LOVE this site. The 'coffin/casket' section says 'from Great to CRATE' for example. THIS is more like it! I WISH I lived in the Good old USofA!

THE DEATH CLOCK

Put in some details such as you birth date and it will tell you when your DEATH date will be! Dare you try it?

Corpses for sale!

Nope, this is NOT a joke. These people will 'hand-craft' some VERY realistic corpses (I should know, I've seen THOUSANDS of the 'real thing') or just PART of one. What the hell you'd WANT one for is not for me to ask! The 'Corpse Gallery' is a REAL hoot! WEIRD!

Death Valley - Home of the Undertaker

OK, so his ex - 'manager' stole my nickname but you just HAVE to respect a fellow undertaker especially when he's nearly SEVEN FEET TALL. This particular 'fellow colleague' is the AWESOME Undertaker of WWF fame (Wrestling, in case you didn't know). I saw him during his UK tour in Brighton. You call him the Undertaker. I'll just call him ... SIR!

The Car-Park Commando (ME!)

In 1995, after suffering a spate of car thefts at my local railway station (Barnehurst) car - park, I declared war on the car - thieves and the greedy corporations who are eager to take the money but unwilling to take some responsibility. A 'battle' shortly ensued which brought forth over 50 newspaper articles and had me appearing on TV and radio everywhere! This is the site that tells you all about it!

My On-Line Photo Library

'Family pictures' as well as sections on The Car - Park Commando (see above), the Sewage Soldier (why fight one battle when you can fight TWO) and various holidays, birthdays, etc., You'll also find pictures of my SAS survival weekend (including TANK driving) and my ' MOVIE' appearances!!!

The News Shopper (Local Newspaper)

Local (SE England/Kent) paper. Has links to several of the 'Car-Park Commando' articles (via their archive sections) as well as a place to post poetry and short stories (you'll find some of mine there, of course!).

Heart 106.2 (Local Radio Station)

Local (Kent) based radio station running an excellent mix of music you can listen to via 'the net'. They also ran 'my story' when I wrote a 'Love Letter' to my wife just before I went into hospital for my heart operation. I managed to get a few people to shed a few tears THAT night, I can tell you!

Archive of Strange Deaths

An archive of strange, unusual and weird deaths. You will find articles dating from 1990/91 to the current.

Weird Stuff

Page links to the SUPRANATURAL. Such as Ghosts, Hauntings, UFO's , Out of Body Experience etc. Some are amusing, entertaining and informative.

Strangely Bizarre Places

Check your logic at the door, these links are just Bizarre.

Paranormal Phenomena

A HELL of a lot of weird and wonderful death type stuff!

Weird Nursing Tales

Weird Nursing Tales is a collection of the absurd, odd, captivating anecdotes from the medical profession. The stories are strange, but true. Also an extensive list of nursing and medical links to associations, universities, colleges and home pages.