Pete, do you find that many people frequently read a poem quite superficially? And many often refer to the actual poem using words not 'written' at all, but superimposed by other comments? I'm interested in your opinion; I fear I might be getting too fussy. BTW, super photo on your bio.

Good afternoon Pete-hope you are well.I need to rebound the-wow-back to you for your very moving comment on my dedication(Batman)and I really would like to read your version of this subject.As much as I thank you for the poem,I would prefer moreso to thank you for your concern over this tragedyand am certain people like yourself would have done the same-without doubt-keep well top guy-Stef.ps-I,ve just decided who your photo reminds me of-Jason Orange-without the leer!

Hi Pete - I'm feeling kind of paranoid now about all these secret meanings in your Natures Seventh Seal poem. Sometimes half the poems on here seem to be full of secrets from a parallel universe or some other planet. Hopefully all the poems we feel drawn to have some deeper meaning for us specifically. Don't make me feel even more paranoid than I am already though! x

Hi Peter. yes... I thought it was a bizare but enjoyable event. as ever your stuff was excellent and maybe benefited from the very intimate proximity of the audience and a 'less dynamic performance' this time. Seems like an interesting journey home! I will be back at the pub (but not the bus) for tonights WOL. Win x :-)

Thanks for your comment - I never really like photos of myself unless they are taken from a distance and slightly out of focus. I'm not photogenic - or that's what I like to tell myself LOL. That's a very serious looking Pete up there - thoughtful though - I like it. Glad to see you back - start posting some poetry please...

The Like Minded Poet


Turn around the table –
Let’s swap places – you and I,
We’ll suspend belief in rational
Jump each body for a while,
We’ll take the blood and bone and flesh
And bait each other hex,
We’ll see who suffers most
Within this cage that’s born to die,
We’ll see the world through each
Others eyes and experience the pain,
We’ll look again upon the Earth
And laugh the rain before the sky.

Brother Brother,
I identify with your suffering of mind,
And I know given half the chance
You’d express yourself as kind,
But people taking living as a
Granted natural state, will never realize
The time imprisoned by
Their attitude of hate,
And the drunken states we fall
In to, to disengage a callous bribe,
Only seek the baleful of the
Simplest of their lies.

We’re not for living like the masses
And unforgiving be the wit of the
Harshest of molasses,
And I understand we’re labelled
Mentalists,
But we know within the truth
There’s a better day to win.

We know this fractured state the
Earth finds itself upon,
And reflected in our eyes
Is the knowingness undone,
And ignorance be a blissful wish
But we’ll leave that to the herd,
And hope that those who conjure magic
Can educate through word,
We know the all of nothingness
That is often preached by wealth,
And we know the all they say
We should attain when
There’s nothing but the sun.

And it isn’t desperation
Or deceit that chisels chin,
But the hurt we find within
Our world that is never underpinned,
But we are amongst the casualties
Even though they’re never made aware,
And though it is a humble place
It proves that deep within ourselves
It is within our best,
Our dignity of care.

Sit upon their mindset
And in disguise - as agile
Is a soul that lives in fear;
With proclamations that
‘it’s Karma’
Just deserts or rough justice,
And there but for the grace of God go I -
But looking in upon
Duality, is where the idle thrive.

There is
(And you and I both know),
Phenomena they can’t control
And looking back whilst growing old,
They’ll eventually come to pass,
Pass the chance to justify their roles –
But time will be forgotten, upon
Every ignorance of death.

And grieving isn’t easy
For the life that lives its laziness
By never giving thought,
And believing is beleaguered
By humanity, when for every
Act of kind there is somebody
Bargaining for souls,
These opportunities for
Enlightenment, may never come again,
And washed behind the sun
Be a never ending rain.

Brother!
It’s more than just organic,
And passing through
A King of Space
Is the sun to bask the quarrelsome of mind,
For ‘we’ my bro are not upon a rigid state,
We flow within the universe and know
With all our tears the all humanity forsakes,

There is kink in every Angel,
There is message for The Earth
And channelling the hurt
The Heavens feel
Is the rage with which you bleed,
And keeping check,
Your personality and character
Of strength to see you through
But if I could my brother,

My brother,

I would show the joy you have
Inside and shine the stars
With all you have accomplished,
And the phenomena they’ll
Never understand will guide you to the
End,
An end that all makes sense
Despite the ignorance of the hateful,
And with sincerity I plead,
Bleed not their death
For all will live again,

Soak in the Sun!
Remember where the rays come from
And the journey they have took,
And always know,
Without the doubts of insignificance,
That envy only seeks
An explanation from the jealousy they preach.

There is nothing made mistake,
Your heart is right,
Treasure every moment and the
Anguish born upon your brow
At the heart they have misplaced,
Will ebb away like tides of
Forgotten threats and threading
Through each challenging a circumstance,
Is this honesty you teach.

I would swap my brother,
But now upon your rest,
Smile and let Yourself alive,
And be the light,
Be the light,
Be the light till sleep
Begins again its nourishment,
Then take the sun some more.


Dedicated to Pete Crompton.


Michael J Waite 27th July 2010.

Wow thank you Pete - "pussycatdreams". I think you were the only one that "got" it. Not a poem about "hooray - the bird is saved!" but the sadness of old age, esp in an animal that has been part of your life for many years.

Lend me your shoes...me back's killing me :)

Hi Pete


Great to hear from you... sorry to have missed you at Wigan.


Yeah, NY when ever your up for it lets go...

Fondest
Gus xx

pete. yes your poetry is inspiring. Ive told you before i enjoy your 'showman' performance but its your more indepth observations of life that resonate with my own ways of thinking. your words are often evocative of moods and feelings im familiar with.
I have put an explanation of the poem 'ferryman' which you may be interested in reading as you liked the poem.
I hope an explanation doesnt kill it but i think in this case the symbolism is quite obscure without it.
keep writing those dark delving soul poems x

thanks pete. I much prefer the poetry I have written since I started reading yours x

Good evening Pete! Thanks for your comment on my latest. When friendships end, it often feels like you dreamt them or like someone died. The cyber world enables you to imagine them as living people. That's what the poem is about. That sounds a bit sad I guess - but it is probably a reality for many.

Sorry if my picture keeps popping up on Russian Roulette - there are a few on there that I would love to blitz with a revolver!

Take care - it is good to see you back posting. x

Evening Pete! blimey,your kindness equals your poetry! thank you.
as for me and Mrs being framed? as long as the picture hangs facing the wall-yeh!-love your poet image-one cool cool guy! keep well matey-and keep the beautiful mind working-but not too hard! someone I truly respect-Stefan.

wow Pete thanks so much. Means a lot! x (Splash)

Thanks for commenting on The Joke. I liked the hungry cliffs too! And I agree with what you say re trust and stuff. (I wonder if that other Pete trusts his Katie Price? I really like that poem a lot - the title is esp good I think.)

J'aime ta photo Peter... Tu es où là ?

Cheers Pete for comments on 'decaysville'-wordsmithing piffle but I,ll ploddingly plod on,and keep everything down to my tootsies crossed that in a millenium I,ll catch up with you-ha! as for performance and audio,i,ve neither the bollox or p.c. skills required,not that I don,t want to do either,and not to say I won,t give up on both ideas.Ta for coming down to street level and giving this old heart a shot of hope.Your work never ceases to amaze.Be grateful dude for having such a great gift,sure as fuck,I would be! later Mr. Brill.-Stef.

Has John got back to you. I cant get through to him. Gig wise?

Alright darrrling? How are things? Im going to read all your new poems! BEWARE X X

Hi Pete - sooooooo good to see you again!
xx <--- kisses on the bottom

peter...im glad youve put your profile back x

Hey Pete thanks for commenting on the stonemason womb.I just read your poem on loss from your samples page. You instill a lot of passion into your poetry which I respect. The line 'I am all that is left
like the conserve we once made' evokes a very truthful comparison of grief through matter, its a good accessible image. I feel the poem deserves better than the line that follows which links tears and salt as its an image used all too often. I did 'feel' this poem and cared about the people and the language for the most part is good.

Poetry is like the workings of larvae the draft is a chrhysalis that holds a butterfly.

Yes, let him know for me. It'll get me out of Rugby... where I'm still attempting in vain to make new friends. I will contact you through your site (to avoid the bots) and leave you my email addy. I don't have the songs online to download, but can send them to your home address.

Just a note to mention about my asking John Togher for a slot in Wigan. See what he says. And, if you're interested, I also have a mixdown of 12 songs from my recent complication. I could send you it and you could maybe give some feedback?

Hiya Poetry Pete. First met you a year or two ago at 'people under the stairs' events.

Hope all is well whatever you decide. I gained a lot from what I saw you expressing. Whatever you decide. Thank you.

Iain

My things are not too bad at the moment thank-you, how are your things?
Don't ever seem to see you to chat these days, will be coming up a bit more soon - hopefully have some work in M/c.
Keep well.
Cx

Hey-up Peter!

Thank you very much for your kind words about me and Juney and the Bards etc. Juney sends kisses.

Had no idea you were not feeling too good / off colour. Wazzup?Here’s wishing you’ll be back to your usual sparkling self soon and dazzling everyone at the Bards of New Brighton, where you are … A STAR, A LEGEND, one of our own!

Hi Pete,
Thanks again for your comments. Your views are always incisive but at the same time helpful. Take care.
Regards Neil

Hey Pete!. Nice to hear from you. Thanks a lot for your comments and feedback.
I can see from the number of posts that your work is well received and thought provoking.
Like all your stuff and I am in process of unpacking it.
All the best,
Neil

Mailer Daemon would be a good subject/title!

Hi Pete - have jotted down a few lines re (0 unread) just as a starting point. If you ever want to have a go!

I watch the grassgreen stripe
Inbox
blank.
How many emails do you have to send
to get one email back?
The thing they say about the kettle that you watch,
the stripe is green
the kettle black
but both the same,
I wait for them in vain.
Contacts
0 Online.
That sad grey face
stares back and says
Invisible,
to all.

I'm alive again, Pete. And I've even added my profile.

Hi Pete! Thank you very much for your comments. I am trying to translate another small poem and maybe read it next Friday in the Green room. I love a poem on your page as well, the one about lost, there are many good impressions..

Like the new pic..... how's the one in the attic looking?
Hope you had a good Christmas and New Year.
Cx

Hi Pete, bit daunted by the idea of a combined project poem and I think it may be because I wrote a poem a couople of weeks ago called "default setting" which is a love poem, but it used up a lot of my computery references. But will think about the (0 unread) idea and get back to you. I like a challenge - oops! Got to go - it says (1 unread) Yahoo!....

It's not the bridge over the Ribble chick, it's on the motorway somewhere between Garstang and Ottery St.Mary....I think Staffs ish though I could be wrong. Ta for the comment
Rachel
x

Oh là là...
Ce n'est pas cela mon amour ; )

Pete

This is a wonderfully strange new photo. Hope you're well. Any plans to come down to The Smoke in the new year?

R

Hullo Peter, I have seen you perform at a couple of Word Soups and particularly liked the Naughty Broomstick poem....I'm on at Word Soup this tuesday too, and thought I'd say hi, though you probably don't remember me...I'm normally sat at the front with red wine, giggling...I'll be the one anaesthetising myself with red wine on tuesday, giggling! (or puking with nerves...one or the other)
Any road up, see you on tuesday,
Rachel
x

photo bucket pics, 3 thats say "help" or "help me"? Interesting insight into the photographer.YOU have some great pictures out there, why dont you post them?xx

I want to press cancel, or delete, and bring back the previous photo : )

xxxxx

Thanx for your comment Pete. The soundscape is my son's work and he happened to do it at the same time I wrote the poem andI thought they might go well together. They do, in part, but I think I need a rewrite of the words and he'll take my vox sample and do something a bit better then my poor attempt.

Aw Pete bless you :D
How've you been? Ive totally been off the 'circuit' (as it were) for the last couple of months due to university) Hope to see you gigging and giggling soon my man :) x x x

Thanks Pete, I appreciate your comments. It helps.

Hi Again Peter. The issue below will be acted upon and sorted soon, Win :-)

Hi Peter, Thanks for tipping off tom Re File size, he seems to have managed to put up a pic now. I have asked if we can have some 'max file size' advice near the box where you upload a pic. I also had this prob when signing up. Thanx Win x

Hi Peter,
Really enjoyed 'this buried boy'. Hope to catch up with you at readings in and around Preston.

Hi Pete,
Thanks for your generous comment on 'gaggle me.'
I have had a look at your photos. Where is 'the machine'
It is a change to look at pictures of the end of things, all that wasted rubble, it looks like a bomb site. Time takes its toll, the picture of the ruined clock says it all - sadly, there is no help against the ravages of time.
On a happier note, there is always birth, re-birth and growth. It will be interesting to see what happens to the land after the demolition is complete.

Hi Pete, thanks for your feedback on Cemetery Gates, mucha appreciated and glad you like the way I've done it and the double whammy vacuum void.

I performed it at Andy Ns poets and chips thing, probably wasn't right setting but its one that I feel comfortable doing because I like it myself. Did it at Hebden buskin which was probably more suitable.

Anyway, thanx again mate see ya aoon Jeff

Eyup Pete
Just looked at your photos.
I don't understand them.
That isn't a criticism - I have no artistic bent whatsoever.
It simply strikes me that you would be the bloke enjoying the turbulence on an aeroplane.
As do I.
Baz

Peter, are you the same one I saw on telly this morning, about a roller coaster? Out of London I thought.

Thanks for comment much appreciated .......loved the line about the paddling pool and that it's raining inside filling it with emotions very touching

, thanks for the friendship Peter :)

You have a lovely cat.

Thanks for your Comment, Pete, and I've just enjoyed some of your, matching, pics and verses.

Where's your last poem gone chuck? - wanted to leave a comment! - struck me as ineffably sad.
Cx

Hi Peter,
i just posted a comment on your blog and it vanished. Sorry if you didn't see it.

What's this? Retired?
No way!!! Take a well earned break by all means but retire???
I know you've been a little fed up not being able to apply for recent slams but there'll be lots more. Look forward to the finals in the Radio 4 slam. It'll do you the power of good. :-)

Love Janet.x

I thought you were brill as the guest on the slam the other night, oh wiley pete!

Did you have a good night? : ) x

Thanks for your lovely comment Pete - particularly like the 'slide down the leg of me' line - I should have got that one in somewhere! So enjoyed the Tudor last night - didn't realise how much I liked Elvis.
Might try working on my Polly Pocket poem now...

Hi Pete,

thanks again for taking the time to read and make comment on my work and was touched by your inspiration : )

steve x

Hey mate, not heard from you in a while.
Are you going to give me a bell?

I miss you!

So sorry the Lady is of no fixed abode just a figment of my wildest imaginings
Sorry again... I thought that you did smoke??
Anyway Thanks for your kind comments
Gus.

No probs, m'dear! Just have to remember to say goodbye twice next time!
:-)
Cx

Thanks Pete
mine's called Detective Daisy, Crazy Daisy or Dangerous Daisy, depends on her mood. What's yours called? (your cat - to clarify) He/she looks really cute. I like your poems too.

Heyy man, nice (Sort of) seeing you again : )

Don't think I had a great night - thought you were fab though dude. Nightynight! xx

Hello there. I did NXNW festival (wigan) and also the fundraiser for it this year. I'll be doing some Brighton gigs and some events in Liverpool. I enjoyed the CND festival in LPool last year. Its whatever you put in. Slams are a gamble too though. You can usually work it to get in the top 3 each time. Theres always a degree of luck, especially if people have brought thier own crowds. Hard to be objective sometimes Sophie. I do think you could do well, not that many female slammers around. I noticed you had a xertain style that would do well in slams.

Well arent you clever. :)

"Don't compete with Pete..." Has this phrase ever been used? Lol, probably not.

Have you ever been asked to do any poetry festivals out of interest? Im going to lattitude this year to see some of my favourites - I reckon youre definitely up there with the big guys : D x

Aw pete - you, your poetry and your wonderful shirt mademy night : D

You were really ace you know :) Do you ever do slams you vivacious creature? : Dxx

good ol' facebook will be best... I think I'm the only danni antagonist on there! also we'll get you in the poetry kapow and tongue in chic circles thatway too.

Hi Pete,
if you're still interested in coming to milton keynes, we have our "Open arts weekend" this weekend, and poetry kapow will be performing in the shopping centre on sunday.
let me know if your interested!
Danni

Coucou... j'adore lire tes poèmes : )

Dats mah boy... Pete an Pussy

Aw! That's better - very cute and with a lovely smile! You look nice too.
Cx
P.s. Is your cat really Zorro? or wearing a mask for a more nefarious reason?
;-)

Btw - I liked this photo on f/b, but in miniature on here - it looks a bit like you've been shot!
:)
Cx

Thanks for reading 'Muse...' - glad you liked it. It's very strange, this person keeps on appearing - several times now, and I have no clue why!
Have you heard from Darren at all?
Cx

Thanks for reading 'Requiem'. See you at Wigan.
Cx

I must have found the wrong Francine then, I'll keep looking x

Je n'ai pas reçu la demande sur FB... et j'avais oublié
de noter ton e-mail aussi...
la prochaine fois qu'on se parlera... à bientôt j'espère : )

Je n'ai pas pu écouter la chanson parce que ce n'est pas
sur mon CD... : (
mais, je suis en train d'écouter 'Avalon' maintenant : )

Hi Pete, starting open mic at 8.30 at latest so anytime before that (got you down for open mic slot) cheers Jeff

Thanx Peter
Instant Classic...what higher praise can I ever need...especially from yer goodself...

Thanx once again
you're a pal
Gus

Hello Pete! What a riotous poetry-dandy you are, with your tailored fillips and fiery fandangos. All joy to you and your Muse -- you have the whoosh and wham of Blake about you!

How are you?
Cx

thanks for reading poem peter x :)

Your update about how you write is very similar to how I write - it is based on inspiration from experiences, people, things that I observe or hear, anything that stirs my emotions...
I used to be involved with theatre... and love performing... never have done poetry performance though, as I have only started to write again... I want to be more diverse... ; )

Thanks for your comments Pete. I'm glad it makes some kind of sense to you. I have to say it was very hard work.
I did it as a 'homework' project from my writing group, after a session about the form of the Sestina.
They do say 'write about what you know', and I daresay the act of walking for several hundred miles in the red hot sun left its influence on this piece.

Hi Pete, thank you for your really nice comments on Springtide, thank you for reading, I think of the sea as such a powerful living force, part of the whole cycle of life, it always feels as if the waves are breathing, maybe they are.. you weren't at Heb last night, we missed your presence.. thanks again, Deb x

Pete, your Ambrosia to the Ears piece is great theatre. So many good lines in it, not least
'the clucking cow I am
yet silent rocking
even my sexual screams
mean nothing'

And the plea for love and freedom at the end is very touching. Most of us don't know how lucky we are...

Pete, I found your 'Despising the Happy' posting very moving. I too have felt like that.

And that Ant audio clip is grrrreat!

Thanks for your remarks about my work - praise indeed, coming from a star of the performance scene!

By the way, your praises were being sung at the Wirral Ode Show in Birkenhead last Thursday. C thee in Wigan Thursday.

You have one of those saucy voices that compliments youre otherwordly words. I'm scared - but I like it. : D

Oh, youre too kind sir! Too kind indeed. Still needs a bit of tweaking in my eye but lots of thanks all the same. Maybe I'll be as good as you one day - cherish the thought I'm on your tail : D

Where abouts do you read? Here there and everywhere? x

Hello -

I loved Poem from a train - more than I love big wads of cake on a Saturday night. Thanks for giving me something with less calories to enjoy this evening. xx

Slowly becoming a disaster is a masterpiece.
So much absolute despair and so many missed chances from out of a wet Sunday at B&Q...
'it never happens and he pats the fat
gets
tugged by a child
realises that
this: this is all he will ever be
this: it is all he is ; all he ever will be
unless he wakes up
from what is slowly becoming
a disaster.'

Hiya Pete,
Really enjoyed your performance on Saturday at the Blue Boar ! Loved the Tesco poem! Jools x

Hi Pete - thanks once again for tking the time to read and make comment on my work

steve

no edit box , a whole other comment just to add

x :)

thanks for comment on what's left ,

i will read next time , will that do ?

Hi Pete, thank you for your comment on 'You Came' - you are absolutely spot on.. I thought to expand it and be more descriptive but found I couldn't change it from how it actually happened (or seemed to happen)
I am particularly drawn to your work, the honest and raw nature of your poems captivate me, the multi- layers and meanings show a real talent and intelligence behind the words. Always a passionate read, I hope to come and see you perform soon x

Hi Peter, Well, thanks so much for reading and commenting on my latest offering (Unsychronised Manual Transition). It means a lot my friend. (P.S. Don't forget the blue bottle one). Win x

Hi Peter,
thanks for profile message.
Long time no see.
Invited you to chat but you mustn't have seen it.
Love Janet.x

I would really appreciate your comments on my recent addition . Having read your work for a while now it is clear that you have something quite special and sincere..that can't be faked. Sian X

My howling Hollow is a wonderful piece of work...I really liked your stuff, it's originality shines through, the image of the "tumbling ring" is such a great line and conjures up so much with just those two words...very clever.

Hi Pete

remember me asking you about that gig? The date has changed to Fri 13th March, will be at Blue Boar in Bolton, do you still fancy it?

Hope so, let me know - 07984 197175
or email jeffinbolton@yahoo.com

cheers Jeff
ps i will be at wigan thurs and Bolton sun!

I've added a phone number to the performance workshop news item and deleted your comment

Tried to say hi, but either chat not working or you were busy or something.
Hope you're well?
Cx

Thanks for your comments about 'Confetti' Pete, listened to the Pink Floyd link - see what you mean, is a good song - I sort of went off Floyd after Syd Barrett left, apart from the odd one. If you're a lyrics listening type of person - Leonard Cohen, and lately a lot of Aimee Mann - can send you some of both or either if you like.
It means a lot to me that you like something I've written, because I like your work so very much. Have you read 'Attitude'? - it was sort of inspired by one by your mate Lauretta, but I can't remember which one now! :-)
Take care,
Cx

Hey man, thanks for your kind comments! Sorry it's taken me so long to respond... would love to play with you guys. Know anywhere T'up North I could play with you guys at?

You're very welcome - glad to have been of some help. Perhaps I should organise a voice workshop?
Cx

Hiya Pete, all the best mate!!

Great to hear from you, yes trying to line some gigs up and do different stuff here and there!!

Yes, would love to do a compere stint with you, count me in - have you anything in mind?

By the way that poetry night I mentioned to you at the Soundhouse is looking like Fris 27th March, so hope thats okay for you.

I've had a busy few weeks with one thing or another so fell behind with poetry, hence no comments for anyone for a month! Not to worry, getting straight, will catch up and will be putting a poem on today!

Cheers mate, keep me informed, love to Lauretta! Ha, Jeff

Hi Pete
good to see you at Hebden this week, Two fantastic readings as usual. Thanks also for saying that you thought the 2 cats came accross well. Reading it felt really awkward, I didn't think it worked ?! Winston

Yeah For That Pete... what a pair...one older and wiser.... and then...me!
'kin unstoppable...we would close 'Freed Up'

Thanks For Chat at Wigan enjoyed your Company
Gus

thanks for your comment on Hearthplace Pete : )

Hi Pete - i have a tendency for sloping off after events in this manner : )

see you further on and all that

steve

Hi Pete
Yes I like my new heels...feel on top of the world.
I would interested in your comments re audio of 3 Stones.
Once again many thanks
for your comments
Fondest
Gus

Ok -as requested and hopefully not opening this up to debate ( I don't have time for that right now).


Generally I think watch where you use capitals. It's my constant quibble. The form varies too much inside the poems like consistent lines then sudden short ones which make them look rough. Also this seems to have become your style so vary with each poem, making each attempt like a first kiss (that's how I see poetry -each poem like the freshness of a first kiss) lol



If there is anything you want to email do send i can do in word and highlight in it with coloured text. If I look at one in a lot of detail it'll be better for you.

I've added u to facebook!

peter , i met you .

Hi Pete,
Great to hear from you, working together sounds great to me!
I've had a glance at Captain of the Rant, seems a decent chap!
Cayn

Thanks for welcoming me - I am gathering my thoughts and will email you properly - as it is a lot cos of the number of poems you have up ther mr!

you're quite talented! I like your stuff

I do have some constructive comments though, but hesitate - let me know if you would like to know

Pete :) loved the comment thank you - love reading your stuff too!

Hi Pete; Regarding the Christmas Poems.. Lot I could say there - they sort off started off back in 00 (when I did the first one which i can't find anymore) as a bit of fun as a way of a artist doing something a bit different with Christmas cards, but they sort off took off with a mind of their own... All of them are true stories or contain elements off my memories... Christmas time certainly when I was growing up was a bit when a lot of strange things happened (some of which i am still working out) but they are all good.. and something I think i will contain to explore for many years to come!

Hi Pete.
Wow! Many thanks for your "more than fulsome" praise of "testament."! Completely unjustified, but welcome nonetheless! I haven't done much performing of late - there's not too much opportunity down here in deepest, darkest rural Devon. But I do agree entirely with your expressed sentiments re poetry being a great medium for expressing emotions and passions. For me, if a poem fails to make the reader "feel" something, then it simply isn't a poem.
I have strolled through your stuff and I'm very impressed with your use of imagery and the intricate personality that shines through your work. (BTW I'm not originally from Devon, I'm from the Peak district) I've had a listen to your audios and I detect that you're not far away from there by your accent. Once again, thanks for stopping by.
Regards,
A.E.

keep writing pete , i am reading , just not in a place where i can comment at the moment , bit of a muddled mind time . x

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the tanner machine is burroughs-esque soft, wilting under the hot sinewy shadow of the Crompton Jugganaut. it wacks out dittys about something as cliched and and over-done as 'jack frost' and actually makes a gothic ballad out of it. i heard a christian pete, a CHRISTIAN do a poem about mr frost,and it weren't as edible as that. btw whyd so many of ur facebook pics remind me of pet shop boys videos? not that i'd know like ... anyway, i am equally sycophantic. the admiration motorway has two lanes; i'll pass you under the flyover, we'll gangbang the urban trolls and you can help me pick the insect people out me toaster. viva whatever there is to viva, tanner

Thanks for your comment and keep up this amazing work!!

Many joyous thanks for your very pleasant comment about The Liver Is Evil..... I perform it in charactor, but it is actually largely based on...er....my own actions. Though I haven't slept with someone with an overcomb. (Not for the lack of trying).
Really like 3.20am and My Howling Hollow. And White Gods!

Hi Peter

Many many thanks for your kind critique

look forward to meeting you soon

Gus Jonsson

tar mate, yeh seen you in wigan. im still tryna find voice onstage, dont know wot works n what dont yet. im just about the words, you're an overall performance package you dont need me to tell you, and you can be lyrical whilst keeping me awake at same time, woohoo! all the best

Cheers for your positive comments about my poem 'monosodium glutamate'. I have seen you perform a couple of times and have been impressed by your passionate delivery and observation of people. Very engaging and entertaining.

Hi Pete, thanks for your message much appreciated and will bear in mind for future work!

Somethings cropped up so I can't go to Green Room tonight but will be at the Howcroft on Sunday

Also chorlton library tomorrow night! see ya soon! Jeff

Hi Pete, great to see you thursday night, enjoyed my Wigan debut and as ever, really enjoyed your performance, poems were excellent and very funny - know what you mean about mobiles and people not being able to spell - hence my poem 'The Queens English RIP' in June.

Anyway, I just want to say a big thank for your constant encouragement and the kind words you said about me (as compere -fine performance!) and to me after the gig, I really appreciate it. I've a lot of respect for you as a poet and as a friend, (and I think we've a lot in common), but you saying those things after such a short time doing this really means a lot, and will bear it in mind doing my gig on saturday night.

I'll let you know about other stuff we might have coming up on the gig front, let you know any dates and see if you fancy it, be great to be on same bill!

Cheers mate, see you soon Pete, Jeffarama! Luv to Lauretta! X

ahah am i now ... well im glad u enjoy my works ;) ahah x

Pete!
Throughout your explorations I find the recurrent father son theme very moving, take it these wonderful word pictures are in homage to your much loved dad.
Recall cuckoo clock magic as a child, you draw it beautifully "audience chair spectacular...mellow highlights blue ribbon, twisting pipe smoke...command performance"
Grabbed by the pathos at the end...anticipation.

Photographic poetry..shutter wide open. Great,

Moira

3,20 am.. hav had that feeling x

Thanks for you visit/comment, Pete; to some extent, I also like machinary - in particular, plastics injection moulding machines (how CDs, plant pots, etc., are made).

Hello Pete

Thank you for your nice comment on the newest poem WITH OUT YOU, certainly love to have those romantic dreams...They do not occur often though... :)

I have sent you the URL to 2 different sites with pictures of your choice-By email - Hope you got it. Please let me know.

Take care,
Zuzanna

My son, my son, how you have grown, from my baby so small and sweet, and now the man out on the street, with words that touch and pull at the heart, my son my son, so sad to part.

I read your thoughts, and look through the heart that spills out onto paper, rich, with ink that flows and scratches the itch. You have found a way to echo your thoughts, success has come can and cannot be bought.

Your are the light that may never blow out in your mums heart of that there is no doubt.

I love you much and prayer each day that you may always have your say. My son, my son, I am very proud to hear the words that you speak loud. A tear I cry and I feel so proud to have a son who can speak out loud.

Hi Pete. Congratulations on your performance last night - it was awesome to see you in action.

Hi Pete, just want to say thankyou once again for your comments.
It was great meeting you at the Tudor last night and look forward to seeing your performances live again very soon. Lots o love Janet.xxx

Hi Pete,

Thank you reading my poem. You are a great poet. I read your poem 'Remote Control Killings'. last week. I thought it was awesome. I wished that I had left you a comment now.

You hit the nail right on the head.I suffer from fevers a lot, nightmares inspired my poem.

Shirley

brilliant performance last night pete, was really impressed!

I especially liked your second poem.

Have fun,
Jordan

Pete - I'm driving to Hebden Bridge. Contact me and we'll sort something out...

Howdo Pete

Thanks for your positive (and concise!) words about my How Queer poem.

Any chance you could follow me around during the day and make positive comments about all of my decisions?

It's either that or back on the anti-depressants.

Cheers again, mate.
Steve

hi pete, thanks for the hello
it seems to have quiet on here for a while. I thought everyone had run away!!!
morrissey is a genius

woman

Peter Crompton is a phenomenon! He takes to the stage like a commando storming a beachhead taking no prisoners! His machine gun delivery can shock and rock an audience but he has a distinctive turn of phrase that can explode like a grenade in your consciousness and leave you gasping or laughing uncontrollably. At the top of his form he is simply unmissable!
Paul Blackburn
Write Out Loud June 2008

Hi Pete, thanks for comment on New Model Army, think I will perform it at next gig! ta Jeff

HI, Pete

I like to thank you for your comment on my latest submitted poem. Regret that live far away and cannot see the performing art of the poetry.
It will be a trill to be there.

Have a great week!

Kind Regards,
Zuzanna

I've really enjoyed your performances when I've seen you but it's really good to be able to read your work! It's long and intricate and powerful and touching. I really like it.
I usually bring non-arty friends to poetry nights (I don't have any of the arty kind) and when you're on I know they'll find at least one poet accessible and entertaining and basically very good. I'm sure I'll bump into you around some more :-)

Nice site you got bro!

I squirm at your Goldblumesque regurgitation......eeeugh...ace

It's dangerous being an ant
Sometimes you nearly get stood on
Sometimes you REALLY get carried away on a leaf or on somebodies shoe
I wish I was somebody special
Being an ant is the same every day
Imagine a world where people think it's funny
To stamp on you!

haha in defence of ants

Pete

In your biography - last line - 'Poetry is a hobby for me.'

I take issue with the word 'hobby'. I've seen you perform. It's passion for poetry, and it's not part-time.

I despise the word 'hobby'. Typically, it trivialises something one would much rather be doing. What do you think?

As for your love of machinery. Have you ever thrown a mobile phone against a wall and watch it smash into bits? I have (in a fit of pique), just the other day. It was beautiful - all of the parts slotted back together and it still worked! The little rubbery thing just under the key pad is particularly pleasing. Seriously, it's as captivating as popping bubble-wrap.

Those desk-bound pencil sharpeners (with the handle) - I'd love to see how one of those works.

There's something really cathartic about taking something to pieces, isn't there?

Steve

Thanks man! That means alot! Nice website you have!

Pete, I think I love you.

Just been on You tube to see you 'Brits Abroad' poem and the one that follows. Pretty impressive stuff. Thank goodness you got that out of you. There's so much you have to say. Had you not done that you may have exploded!
Serious stuff but made me laugh!
Cheers for the comments, much appreciated!
Ally x

hey pete...i've just emailed your pete@pete.com cos i'm sorting out an night and wanted to see if you fancied being a guest poet? i've lost your email/ phone number because i'm rubbish with things like that!
can you give me a ring or email s.mckeand@btinternet.com with your number and i'll call you?

cheers!
Sophie

'your sleeping form
I am the motionless man
I Fidget in a most considerate manner
with thoughts the burdens
and words that stammer
for I fear to share'

Liked this line! Different!

Hi Pete,
thanks for the welcome and your comments.

Loved 'Cuckoo Clock'

"such a sombre man set free
by the forgotten box clockwork key"

The ending was so sweet

"And in a symphony we smiled
Father and son
I spent my remains life in anticipation
For similar things
Long after daddy had gone"

Enjoyed the Kate Bush tribute. The bit where you mentioned she should be in the flake advert made me laugh. I've been a fan of Kate's music since I was at school.

Ally

Pete,
Thanks for your comments. They have done me the world of good.
I've had poems hiding on my hard drive for yonks, although Allegiance is only a couple of weeks old (inspired by the odd suggestion that school leavers should pledge allegiance. I'm a teacher and I hate the constant demonisation of our teenagers. Anyway, I digress...).
I like the idea of Northern-Midland invasion of the South. Let's do it, baby.

I get the feeling from your poems, sound files and comments on your blog that you'd be a good'un to see live.

BTW,
I want to add some audio to my bit. However, I'm having problems finding a decent sound recorder. What would you recommend?

Pete,
Thanks muchness for your comment on my blog. It is very encouraging.

However, I've just returned form the "event". Erm. I'll put something on my blog about it. Needless to say, a man looked very surprised after I knocked on his pub door.

BTW, I like your words. I also rather like your audio. You have a great voice.

hey there pete... just to say how much i loved teh war poems on your blog.. i was going to comment on them at the time but my server was doing stupid things and i couldn't bloody get onto anything... and i am a bit crap at remembering to comment on stuff i like...
but anyway ...
'please help me to glorify war' is brilliant i particularly like the sharp irony and the contrast between what is said and what is implied.. there are many many lines that i could pick out from this poem that i love but
'I wish to depict
the star studded glory
of a mini gun,'
says a lot about the subject and gets into the mindset of certain people, which i think is an important role for a poet.

moving on to 'get it up for war' this is totally brilliant, and i know that i am no good at being objective when it comes to your work (as you are a genius) but you show real insight, and yes it is harsh at times, but then the truth has a habit of being a bit ugly and uncomfortable..
pete i love this new angle that you are writing from, long may it continue!

oy Maggie
bugger that
where ya bloomin goin?????????

y i k e s

Looking for a crazy confused icon

Hi Pete,
I think I'm performing at Riders in April so it'd be great to see you there and catch up.
All the best
Cayn

oh and broken friendship is absolutely gorgeous.
xxxx

Hiya Gorgeous, well I couldn't go without saying goodbye to you my crazy friend with whom I've had so much fun, you have awed and inspired me whilst I've been on WOL and one of the best friends a girl could ask for, please keep up with your wonderful wordy wit and wisdom and don't let anyone put you down for being yourself.
Love ya.xxxx

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a good one..

Thank you very much for your comments. They have encouraged me to write more, and I am looking forward to reading the one you have just been inspired to write. I too am intrigued now

HI Peter, Happy Birthday, I know its soon ! XX Clarissa

Hello my darling, look forward to seeing you on the 16th at PUTS as you always put the 'Purr' into your performances, love to you my friend.
xxxx

Hey Darren and Sophie. Im very happy and rewarded that you enjoy what I do. You put my doubt at ease. Thank you.

Hey Darren alter egos....similar styles and theres me trying to detach myself in a covert way

Hi Pete - do you have an alter-ego on this site!? There is a writing style VERY similar to yours...love it.

he pete... i'm glad you're back.. your words are a like a lovely fresh breeze (that gives you the odd slap round the face).. you are looking dapper as ever in your new pic... i'm loving your stuff... as usual!
cheers

thanks Clarissa I checked the site its brilliant! love it!

Hi peter,
I found a really cool website you may enjoy. Its full of high tech stuff you can make.
http://www.instructables.com/tag/type:id/?&offset=225

HI Clarissa - Happy New Year

Happy Christmas to you Peter!

'in unison and synchronised
a thousand right arms
harmonious
in the attic'

Cheers for that Peter, great stuff!

Pete- All what you are aiming to achieve in your writes it is there. You are certainly very interesting writer and a Poet! Your writs are EXCELLENT! Thank you for sharing the joy for writing with us, who thrive on the love for writing...Zuzanna

well Pete,
the public office possition Im running for is a republican seat, but Im a libertarian and my plan is to infiltrate the system. as a chair woman I will be resposible for seeing that Ron paul get as many delagates as possible into the national convention, I will be resposible to see that my area conducts a fair election, that all are permited to vote as they please. I will see to it they are counted and not treated badly. Hum President, well Im to common for that, I dont have the $ to run for that office, I dont have a membership to the council on forign relations or the world bank, would never join them, they need to be abolished along with the UN.The majority that run for president over here are the banking elite, social class/upper class, billionars.I could never be that. thanks yeah Ill keep writting, you to xx

hey pete!.. as ever i am loving your stuff.. i will hopefully have 3.20am memorised to perform it at the dead good poets in jan... been mad busy but will speak to you soon...
cheers!

Yes, Pete. Details were given for you to contact me on so feel free to use them!!! It seems likely that I shall be returning from Rugby to play a set for John Togher, Jan 12th. So maybe if we speak at some point you might be able to do some images over a few songs. I'd feel the need to contribute ideas and stimuli. Anyway, take care for now. I will, when not so rushed, give some feedback on your pieces here.

Best wishes, John

Pete, drop me a line via those options I mentioned & we shall headbutt ideas...

Hey Pete. John here. I may set up an account here. Thanks for the tip. I looked for People Under the Stairs and Fuel but had no luck finding phone numbers to contact people. I'm eager to get a few gigs done before I leave. We both hate the Myspace 'template' but I'm using it for now until I can afford my own website. You can email me at: www.myspace.com/psihateu (there's a few old demo songs on there too) If you're not on Myspace, email me at: poorplayer@hotmail.co.uk It's great to meet a Pink Floyd fan. I've loved them since around 1995 when I first listened to Division Bell. I've never met any fans other than at the gigs. I will check out your material soon. Take care.

John T.

its the most wonderful poem yet! you have really captured frost and the delight in it the wonder of it all! thanks

wow, I say its great! Dito on the feelings too, I can speak for others, they say they feel it too and they hate it, just like us.You get a mental pic of self and it travels with you till you look in the mirror...ekkk all of a sudden, you see what was not there before.Im older then you by just a hair and think about face lifts.I hate it,but what can we really do? It happens to everyone,all we can do is keep active and be happy.dont look in the mirror so much I guess.was talk with a girl the other day, older then I and she at one time had leather lace up boots thigh high, Meee toooo, and we loved them, but culture says we cant wear them anymore.deciede to be happy, your smarter now then when you were younger.. I say no to nursing homes all so, Ill die first! Great POEM I loved it!

I think its wonderful to mix your poems with your pics.

Hi Pete,
Good luck at people under the stairs, sorry I've not been in touch -(lost your number)
Hope you are well.x

Excellent entertainment at Click Clack last night. Please can you send me a link to my email address , with your lyrics.

Thanks once again

Keep expressing your emotion !

Chris aka Ms Page

ahhh, Hi Sophie, I'll be back soon, just re-charging, re-inventing..............x

WHERE ARE YOU POEMS PETE???
I am suffering withdrawal... sob sob....
(sssshhhh... it's ok... it's ok... he'll be back soon... he will... ssshhh)

Hi Pete.
This Sunday at the Howcroft (16th Sept). I'll be there so maybe we can chat then?
I'll be the one with the biggest glass, trembling horrendously.

Hi Pete,
Love the poems and the audio sample too! Hope to get to see you perform again in the not too distant future!
All the best

Val, Darren, Maggie thank you ever so much . X .

Pete, I love the power of your words and in performance they become exemplary.
I look forward to more, more, more.

What to say to the Elvis Presley of performance poetry.
Absolutely beautiful ballads of love and loss Peter my friend, keep up the good work.

As they say in Wigan, "Or reet". I thought it may be more appropriate to send you a less public reply than one posted on a discussion forum. My current profile is 'Darren Thomas', but when I joined WoL it was Thomas Dee. The former is my true tag and I decided not to stand in a world of smoke and mirrors enveloped in a persona that is not tangible. We have spoke Pete, at The Howcroft, albeit briefly I remember complimenting you on your work. It was only my second visit to a poetry group performance. I did the version of a taped police Interview. 'Fuck Chance, fuck opportunity etc..' That doesn't sound too poetic, but in context I believe that it did. Incidentally, I don't have a son and have only become seriously involved in poetry during the last twelve months or so, although I have been writing for 15 years. I have read most of the profiles and examples of work on the site and both 'Moxy's' contribution and yours I truly enjoy. Keep on...
Darren 'Thomas Dee' Thomas