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Lisa C Bassignani

Tue 18th Jun 2019 02:08

Jason, 'Tears' filled me with tears! Love it. All are quite wonderful

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Lisa C Bassignani

Tue 18th Jun 2019 01:58

Someday we will...

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Lisa C Bassignani

Tue 18th Jun 2019 01:51

Thank you Dorothy

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Lisa C Bassignani

Tue 18th Jun 2019 01:31

Another yikes!

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Lisa C Bassignani

Tue 18th Jun 2019 01:09

Yikes

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John Coopey

Tue 18th Jun 2019 00:17

Thanks, Wayne. What a fabulous idea!
Don - hopefully they're all shopping at Boots.

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Don Matthews

Tue 18th Jun 2019 00:05

Thought Police, I like that term
How long will this make them squirm?
Notice how the comments all
Are from guys not gals at all....

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Mon 17th Jun 2019 23:57

Thank you so much Jason for being so kind to me.

Julia x

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Don Matthews

Mon 17th Jun 2019 23:49

Bother.....my risqueness would pale into insignificance......at least you watched the video.......so all was not in vain...back to short and snappy ?

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 23:41

Hi Sarah,

I'd love to expand this poem for a children's book but unfortunately I wouldn't know where to begin.

I do like writing narrative poems, some have an adult twist such as Boy what a Lady! and the Princess and the Frog (which needs a rewrite). I'm working on several storylines at the moment but it takes me a while to get them onto paper.

Thanks for your interest and if I did ever get a poem published I'd know where to come for an illustrator.

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Lisa C Bassignani

Mon 17th Jun 2019 23:38

Eric really loved turtles.
So did Nick...now that I remember he had a tank with a bunch of them.
Curious...

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Lisa C Bassignani

Mon 17th Jun 2019 23:34

Thanks Wayne. What a great and kind idea. Where I live the railroad is installing 10 foot steel fence from near to far. All posted with no trespassing signs. Your fault if you do. The only thing it will keep from crossing is the local wildlife that needs to. That's what is sad. In all the years that I have lived here at least 10 people have taken their lives by train, 3 of whom I knew. Walls don't help.

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Devon Brock

Mon 17th Jun 2019 23:03

"discarded memories rearranged...." YEEEEESSSSS!

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 22:46

It's a good job they haven't invented websites with "scratch & sniff"

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John Coopey

Mon 17th Jun 2019 22:44

Thanks, Jason.

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Devon Brock

Mon 17th Jun 2019 22:35

Another zinger Wayne!

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Greg Freeman

Mon 17th Jun 2019 22:31

Well done, Julian! Really enjoyed reading about your family's back story as well

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Jason Bayliss

Mon 17th Jun 2019 22:24

Well, it made me laugh ?

J.?

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Devon Brock

Mon 17th Jun 2019 21:57

It's really too bad that baseball is taking a backseat to football and basketball. My mother always called it a "gentleman's game". It may be slow, but in the park - it's a sensory overload! nicely done, phantom.

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John Coopey

Mon 17th Jun 2019 21:50

You clearly have a nose for these things, Brian.

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Mon 17th Jun 2019 21:17

They're not quick enough John...I've nipped in before 'em!

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John Coopey

Mon 17th Jun 2019 20:56

How long before the Thought Police pounce?

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Colin Rutherford

Mon 17th Jun 2019 20:49

Once you’ve learned that you can take over the world! Appreciate your comments, thank you.

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Mon 17th Jun 2019 20:42

I really liked this one the rhythm and beat do turn it into a song.
wonderful - well done- original and imaginative

Dorothy.
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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 20:26

Hi Martin and Angel, thanks for reading and taking the time to comment?

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 20:22

Thanks for sharing such a personal heartfelt poem Mike. Birthdays, Christmas and Father's Day etc are always we reflect on loved ones lost.

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Angel whisperer indigo child x

Mon 17th Jun 2019 19:32

hello Wayne
I'm just replying to your reply on the Christmas Turkey poem if you do decide to give it a try and need an illustrator
I would definitely be interested in doing some illustrations for you if you decide to make a children's book from this poem
have a think about it and get back to me
I think it would be a fabulous children's book
no harm in trying x?

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 16:24

Well said Sarah.

A really positive message puts things into perspective ?

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 16:20

Hi Sarah,

I've just seen your message

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I'm still getting the hang of the WOL website- but I think it was in relation to my "Turkey in sheep's clothing" poem. I wouldn't know how to get started with an illustrated book . However I'm attempting to set up a Youtube channel and record my voiceover with pictures etc. Early days but hopefully I'll get there soon. Thanks for taking the time to comment on my profile x

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Mon 17th Jun 2019 14:36

but eve, you didn't say which beach or what time? but hey, no probs I'm standing by.

My bike tyres are pumped up, my flask is filled, my speedos are towel wrapped, my salmon paste butties are all done, I've even bought a new bucket and spade I'll have you know

but if its many clicks away, give me a week or two to get there and I'll be hoping you like stone cold tea and curly salmon paste butties ?

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Nigel Astell

Mon 17th Jun 2019 14:13

Thanks for your like Vautaw the poet with so many names is this the famous one I wonder?

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Jason Bayliss

Mon 17th Jun 2019 13:56

Thanks Martin, that is high praise indeed. I did surprise myself with how much I enjoyed doing them though.?

J.

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jennifer Malden

Mon 17th Jun 2019 13:45

Nice! Agree with Martin about the line 'my swimming brain spins out'.
Very evocative of youth and regrets.

Jennifer

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Mon 17th Jun 2019 12:44

I know almost nothing about baseball but this held my attention. Just got to learn the offside rule now!

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Andy N

Mon 17th Jun 2019 12:42

Great choice for poem of the week here. Really powerful. Agree with martin E here but it stands up on page just as well i think

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Andy N

Mon 17th Jun 2019 12:39

I met her twice reading in Manchester, certainly was a one off. I've seen bits of her work since. I suspect this will be a interesting book and will be a worthy tribute

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Mon 17th Jun 2019 12:26

Finely spun, evocative words. Good poetry is always a pleasure to share, whether writer or reader. Your 'subject' is universal, and so clearly captured with simplicity, whether from your direct experience or imagination.

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Angel whisperer indigo child x

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:49

genius ?

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Angel whisperer indigo child x

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:45

have you ever thought of turning this into a children's book?
it would be wonderful to read with illustrations x

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Robert C Gaulke

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:45

Cheers, Martin

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Angel whisperer indigo child x

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:41

Thankyou very much xxx?

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d.knape

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:17

Dear Afish (Irish or Arabian?)
thanks for reading my poem.

It says this site uses cookies.
try some.
they are delicious.

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d.knape

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:14

the line
about the ice chest and recliner
came to me at the end
an apt close to this funny poem
glad you liked it.

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:06

In the UK suicide on railways is so common the railway staff have been trained to spot vulnerable people and to engage with them. So sad.

Thanks for highlighting this issue

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Stu Buck

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:05

nice one martin will be good to catch up

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Devon Brock

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:00

Long runs on the Greyhound. I feel your pain. Excellent work.

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Wayne McLellan

Mon 17th Jun 2019 11:00

Enjoyed the flow of this poem.

Thanks for sharing

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Lisa C Bassignani

Mon 17th Jun 2019 10:58

Martin,
This is a song. In my head it has a melody like a Dead Kennedy's song "Holiday Inn Cambodia." One of Eric's favorite bands. Or it could go with a melancholy country sound like The Supersuckers "Sleepy Vampire."
Thank you

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Martin Elder

Mon 17th Jun 2019 10:57

I hope to be there Stu
Cheers
Martin

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Lisa C Bassignani

Mon 17th Jun 2019 10:49

Thank you Jason,
Unfortunately we do not always see when someone is at risk for suicide.

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