Hi Paul Glad you liked the Gaudi poem. Got another one coming up soon in London Grip. Cheers David

Hi Paul. I know it's not my business really, but I just noticed you havn't posted any of your delightful and uplifting poems recently. Are you ok? When you're ready, aythangyow.

Ray

HI Paul Glad you liked Mill Girl. (Willy Ronis is my favourite photographer).

Cheers Paul for your comment re: The end of an affair. Tommy ?

I forgot that you are a psychologist. I remember remarking to someone, perhaps here on line, but not sure anymore, that I had found an old beat-up copy of Freud's Dreams (whatever the actual title). I was thrilled. And I set to with great interest and intent to LEARN A LOT.

But I floundered after a while, after much acute attention and thinking. More than floundered, I became belligerent, followed by disgusted, and then I just pitched it. (I can't believe I did it, but I did. Still haunts me. I remember being actually angry.) Thing is - I don't know whether I wasn't smart enough to understand it; or smart enough to discard it.

I kind of wish I had another copy. To test myself again. My grand-daughter's studies in YR 12 certainly seem to have all positive assertions about Freud's Dream Ideas. No negativity allowed. This has been on my mind for years. I hope you don't mind my sharing it.

'A Sweet Victory for the Solemn' is mind-crashing.

Hello Paul, the Innocents is beautifully crafted and so pertinent to what is now taking place in certain parts of the world. A sad but sensitive portrayal of tragedy. Thank you. Keith

Thank you Paul. Let´s press on and write more good poetry. Keith

Paul, I have read a number of your poems all of which I have thoroughly enjoyed in both content and style. In particular I like ¨Nostalgia¨. as it is highly evocative. I have friends who own a four hundred year old home and their kitchen table came immediately to mind. You are the author of its description. Thank you. Keith

Paul many thanks for your recent kind words- was a good boost. Really appreciate the support! And for taking the time to look at the collection.

Thanks Paul for your comment re "Lift" Tommy

Hi Paul Glad you liked 'Prickly Pear'. David

I like you style! You're now on my favourites list and I look forward to reading more of your poetry. (Better late than never!)

thanks for the kind and supportive comments on 'Janus' Paul - yes - we are all getting older - and it doesn't and shouldn't mean that the fire burns any less fiercely - keep on keeping on mate
Ian

Hi Paul. As a tribute to your "names" poem and also as an offer in honour of your WOL clincher, I have just put on a poem for you. Please feel free to comment(!)

All the best Ray

Hi Paul,
No problem!
I have been on here a couple of years or so now and when i first started out I had never written anything more than a haiku, and was completely against most poetry due to a strict education and an awful diet of shakespeare and wordsworth.
The encouragement i got from people on here has shaped my work, and i now headline poetry gigs, have a book out and have had a number one chapbook.
I put 90% of this down to WOL.
Cant wait to read more of your work
Stu

Hi Paul, thanks for the lovely words you posted on my profile page. Just so's you know, I will always get to see any comments that are left under a blog entry as I like to read and keep up with other people's takes and opinions.

And I agree, leaving and receiving feedback is what makes this site such a great learning resource. I sincerely hope my witterings are of some use as much as I value receiving from others in return. I am aware that I don't always get it right all of the time and am always happy to stand corrected. Writing is a continual learning curve and no writer ever finds the end. IMO of course!

Right, so I'm gonna come back at you now on your 'Sweet Victory...' comment hahaha ?

Cheers,
Col

Paul, thanks for reading this.
The detachment comes more from the clinical almost pasteurised way in which cremations are conducted and the inevitable way that public grieving is seen as a consequence of the scene.

Hi Paul, my mother has that picture up in her kitchen and it reminded me of myself in old photos, although that kid would be a few years older than me. I was born in in 1953. Anyway, I posted it as a taster from my next book After Hours out in April from Cultured Llama.

Hi Paul, firstly thankyou for your kind comments on 'the little voice', ive never had the nerve to let others read my writing and positive feedback is very rewarding! I have read some of your work and particularly enjoyed 'nostalgia' I like being able to see different perspectives from seemingly innoccuos objects. I think you might enjoy my poem 'ink' as I feel there are some similarities.

All the best

Thanks again for encouraging comment Paul. 'Last Orders' is one of a group of poems which will be in my new collection After Hours to be published next April by Cultured Llama.

Welcome to WOL. Paul. I've not been much on line these past weeks, but will certainly follow up on your work already posted.

Hello Paul,
Thank you for your kind comments on I'd.
A small observation about the fact that none know us better than ourselves.

Hi Paul, yes Art was, sadly, a junky for many years and also got dragged into armed robbery, but he did straighten himself out and had a great comeback later in life.

What a life you have had! An artist, a salesman and now a gift to those of us that think too much lol Glad you are back writing I enjoy your work.

Hi Paul Thanks for kind comment re my poems. You might like to check out the poetry journal I co-edit called The High Window. Here's a link:
https://thehighwindowpress.com/
David

Hi Paul Thanks for comms on my photo girl. David

Hi again Andy. I've just read your post here. I am so grateful that you have taken the time to write. You have made me think....maybe writing lyrics has helped with writing poetry, especially in terms of rhythm and, yes, music can be an inspiration to write.

It seems strange that, although I've had research published (and football articles), I did not feel my poetry skills were honed enough to seek publication. But, after just a few days on WoL, I feel very inspired and encouraged by the feedback from yourself and a few others. It's a great community to be part of.

Thanks again, and good luck to you, too. Yes, it really would be good to meet up at some point in future.

Finally, very best wishes if you celebrate Christmas. My partner and I are strict bah-humbuggers! Paul

Hi Paul, A similar story here from me on poetry, thought different life. I think life have given me the experiences to now go out there and express my views. I sense the same spirit. I really like your style writing too.

My poems often come from listening to music first, I wonder if your work still has that underlying backing sounds from your early years.

Good luck and hopefully we will bump into each other in the real world and not just the virtual.
Andy M Cash