John Aikman

Hi John - thanks for the good wishes re my hip op. Still sore and I can't sleep - can't get comfortable :( xx

Hi John :o) You raise an interesting point re the 'it' in the first two stanzas. The placement and inclusion of 'it' is to impress the reader of the stress of the lines and by its use causes the line to flow more rhythmically. I appreciate you raising the point.
Tommy

Hi John, Glad you liked the website, It's only been around for about 10 months ;-) Win X

Thankyou John, I'm enjoying reading your poems. x

Thanks for commenting John - nice to see you back.

Woof woof!

Saw your name crop up and just wanted to say - welcome back.

Regards,
A.E.

Thanks for your comments on Interview

'Love starts with a smile
and becomes a wildflower
tucked behind your ear.'

Yes John. I am always watching! (If through a sometimes sleepy eye)

nice.

Win x

That's hilarious....so hilarious I'm currently snorting uncontrollably...I hadn't slept in 2 days, so, exhausted, I decided to write about it, as I was musing and contemplating the difficulty of trying to use my brain must have roused that long awaited state. :-@

Thanks for agreeing with me John.
My what big ears you've got.

I john. Thanks for the link, a great rendition from Gary on this one. I remember buying the vinyl when it came out! Hats off to you too for spreading his music. You can see a live performance of the track which features in the title of my poem here. v. emotional. Win

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O_YMLDvvnw

John the Hat is currently on remand (again) in Armley. No-one's sure why.
I just drafted today The Continuing Story of John the Hat.

I think 'PHWOARR' sums up my feelings on home-grown, roasted tomatoes. Roasted with garlic..in its skin...mmmMMMM :D

BTW - I think you are right about not being too precious. I have had some of the best feedback for poems which I thought barely worthwhile posting... and yet, when I re-read them I could see what it was that others had liked. B

just at the moment there seems to be quite a few good poems on WOL but I really loved yours - first rate. B

No, I've not kept up with the discussions tbh...they're usually so slow moving I only check in once a week, if that.

Anyway, loved bums and peas :D

Dear King of Cliches... please blog you love poem. LOL Win x

thanks man i missed that

Thanks for your feedback John on "Writer's Block"
The poem isn't really about that unwanted phenomenon but rather a wounded and sore heart and therefore the fear of further pain becomes a block to future pleasure ;)

Many thanks, J, for your comments on Wrong Road Roun'. Much appreciated.

Thanks for your kind comments on my prostitute poem and indeed for the inspiration you provided for it, mucho appreciated.

Scallywag! Cliches have their part to play...just not strung together and presented as a 'poem'.

I often use cliches...the moon is a good example, how tired is that?

But...if you can 'make it new' then, fabuloso.

I'll never eat pit pony again without thinking of you!

:-)

jx

I know it's a cliche but thanks for your comment on my poem 'Pit Pony'.

(aspirations) I think that bras are made to make all men look like utter pricks at that most vital moment - not that we need any help.
Ah - the delightful Catherine D!
I remember reading of some famous actor who said his idea of heaven would be Miss Deneuve dipped in chocolate -(looked on google - can't find it) - but I did find a reference to Melanie Sykes dipped in chocolate - I'm getting all trembly just thinking about it :D

Hi - "Donkey Jacket" by Ray.
Yes, I see what you mean... it does also work without the "out".But you know me & cliches - Oi loves me a good cliche - also maudlin stuff, corny stuff, schmaltzy stuff, connectives, split infinitives etc. Seriously - and it's only my view - I'd rather not avoid even a well-worn cliche if it IS the way folks speak... in other words (for me) the avoidance of any phrase, even a cliche, if that is what Would be said (by most), is of itself, a conceit - but ONLY in the type of poem I'm talking of (demotic stuff). If I'm trying to do something a bit more heartfelt or sincere ("real" poetry, I guess), then I agree fully and avoid them cliches like the plague :D But this was only a throwing-down-the-gaunlet by Ray, took me all of a minute, and isn't a very good or well-thought-out poem anyway - just a bit of a laugh.

ive reported you to the admin team. Who the hell do you think you are to tell strangers their work is bad!!??? who the F*** do you think you are??you are clearly a very insecure person who justs wants to feel better about yourself. You vile nasty person. do your self a favour and get your self something constructive to do

if you leave another nasty message i will report you. get a life!!!

who are you to leave such a vile comment on my blogs??? poetry has no right or wrong. i just write from my heart!!! if you happen to rea my comedy poetry you will find a flip side to my style.. but clearly you think you are too good so i advise you just stick to your own work instead of insulting other talents

John - I didn't know you'd said anything untoward tbh... I never saw any such comment - thanx anyway mate