'disbelief ends only when awareness begins'


this for me is the telling line in this magnificent poem Nigel
Nice one

Comment is about Soul Searching (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks again for the poem Nigel.
Much appreciated my friend
see you next week
Martin

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Serves you right Wayne. Hasn't anyone warned you about the Thai chicks. They can be fire....?

Comment is about Boy what a Lady! (blog)

Original item by Wayne McLellan

Thanks for looking in, Ray.

I enjoyed the Benjamin Britten piece--it is like painting with sound. And, it made waking up to what is looking to be a somewhat grey day, a bit more pleasant.

Rachel

Comment is about particle theory (blog)

Original item by nunya

Thanks John, Martin, M.C, Jon and Trevor.
I personally have no fear of spiders, but when I have to pick up a particularly big hairy one I have to think twice about it. As M.C said there's "something of the night about them"

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thank you Jane for your comments, much appreciated. Thank you for the like afishamongmany.


All the best des

Comment is about Fates do fall as rain (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Thanks for the lovely comment on "A Game of Chess" and the continued support.?

Comment is about afishamongmany (poet profile)

Original item by afishamongmany

A cleverly crafted piece! Enjoyed it?

Comment is about Wireless World (blog)

Original item by d.knape

A wonderful poem...I especially like the lines "and how the fates do fall as rain, upon our lives to ordain" ?

Comment is about Fates do fall as rain (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Hello Marin. Thank you for taking the time to comment on A Click Away & The Road Less Travelled. It's always great to hear from you. I hope life is treating you well!?

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

@poemagraphic thank you!! love and light ?

Comment is about Love Thyself (blog)

Original item by Mama Lola

Thanks Martin, it more or less wrote itself, a bit surreal but I think I'm starting to understand it a little better now.

Comment is about INVOLVED IN SWITZERLAND (blog)

Original item by john short

Oh, I do like this fish. So clever.

Comment is about Meeting Greeting (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

pml

Comment is about Txt Msg (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

#MenToo, none taken!

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Really enjoyed that mate. Well done. Trevor

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Congratulations, KJ

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Leon - Maybe is just timing and the posting dynamics of the site? ?
Whatever, your appreciation and encouragement has warmed the cockles of my heart. Thanks mate!
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Comment is about Three Times (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

Just found this Rachel. It has a flowing empathy to it and plays so well with light which appeals to my photographic interests.a sort of churning of elements reminds me of Peter Grimes music by Britten. I wish you well!

Ray

Comment is about particle theory (blog)

Original item by nunya

Hahaa - thanks chaps ?

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Ah! and if I ask you will you tell me?
If you tell me then will I know?
And when I know will we then see
Eye to eye under the babel tree?

:) ><>

Comment is about My Point is Circular (blog)

Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis

af'- why isn't this wonderful poem drowning in comments one would respectfully ask?

Comment is about Three Times (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

The disparity between physical and mental strengths is well caught
in these entertaining lines. No doubt the fear (respect?) that spiders
instill in us has its roots in the DNA of self-preservation. These
creatures have something of the night about them, emerging with
an unnerving rapidity, often with a venomous weapon in their armoury that can prove fatal to humans - and still does in many
parts of the world. Fortunately, in our temperate UK climate, our
species are more benign - except for the occasional import that
can appear and cause the age-old alarm bells to ring.

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

An appealing evocation of how kids love to be part of something
"secret" and how it often crosses the boundaries of age to be
remembered with huge affection in later years.

Comment is about Gambling with grandad (blog)

Original item by eve nortley

There is nowt wrong with strong views politely/wittily expressed. The period referred to was disfigured by the
overt offensive personal abuse that probably made some feel uncomfortable and it is a pity if that was a motive for any departure
from this site by others looking on. Even the closest "families" fall
out on occasions but common sense and time invariably prevail and
things resume "as normal".unless the word "reasonable" falls outside
the behaviour pattern employed...beyond recall via the intransigence
of vulgar conceit. The resort to foul language of a personal nature
merely enforces resistance to the content employed by the user !

Comment is about Do You Remember Anya, Kate? (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I can identify d.k. with what you're saying -but- I have fond memories 50 year back of listening to 'Journey into Space' while gazing into the back of the wireless at all the lit up valves. ?

Comment is about Wireless World (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Sestina a french verse form

Caroline did a great poem on our last meet

So I am having a go on our theme for tonight

Going back in time

Oooo lalala Nigel

Thinking of a title

maybe My Big French Stick

Comment is about Write Out Loud at Stockport art gallery tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Entertaining, revealing and cathartic Laura. The bane of public transport without a doubt, when you come to sort it out Alfie. (?)

Spreading the news always a good thing.

Ray x

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

I did read to poetic end
Shit Laura you've got gall
I will support you in your goal
To squash old Billy Ball ?

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

You have really brightened up my day with this poem Laura.
Love it

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

It is strange the things we mere mortals are afraid of. I must admit I am not sure that I would be too keen on a Tarantula.
A thoroughly entertaining poem
Congratulations on being POTW K.J.

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

very clever dk

But

You've confused me a bit about Ruku
Cos isn't this some kinda pottery?
That you bake in a kiln, (Japanese'y I think)
It's called Raku, a piece that I've gottery

Just noticed you tethered to ground
You poor man so wired all around
Gone mucked up my method of rhyming
I'm all out of kilter lost my timing

Leave me in wireless land watching clouds go by......?

Comment is about Wireless World (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Brian

I was in personal contact with Anya and Kate during this 'toxic' period. Their reasons given to me for wanting to leave was they couldn't stand the tension.

And has the poison gone away? I haven't seen any flowing round the site of late.....

Comment is about Do You Remember Anya, Kate? (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Liked this kj. Trips along like a likkle spidery running up your arm. Alarmy me army!! Well-penned. John

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Scared of Spiders' by KJ Walker (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi Martin! Thanks for liking "Meaning Lost" and for the encouragement! I love your samples especially "All our gods have abandoned us"! Colour me intrigued!
I have quite a lot of reading to do but from what I've seen I can tell that you are very good my friend!
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks for your discerning observation Kevin! Why didn't I think of that?

Thanks David Graham and Jennifer for your support.

Ray

Comment is about LATE INDULGENCE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A man lost in Lilliput
tethered to the ground.

Comment is about Wireless World (blog)

Original item by d.knape

? ?

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Love it. Short and sharp.

Comment is about Parents (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

reported for the use of the word scrotum

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

If you're a delicate flower, please don't stomp all over the comments complaining that you don't like the 'language', it's boring. Stop reading instead. It's that easy.

Comment is about Manspreader Ha-cha-cha-cha (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thank you so much for the kind words dear Martin! You are correct... I don't think much of this piece but at least I know why! Lately I feel like I'm stuck (if not treading backwards!) so your words bring me comfort! I hope there will be more and better pieces...in good time!
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about Meaning Lost (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

I think people just run out of things to say and feel the need to pack up their things and leave. Why don't they just leave their profile open and recommence posting when they're ready? Who knows.

Then there have been others who post dozens of pieces over the course of a few days then buzz off, never to be heard of again.

The fact is Don, Anya and Kate G both went with no reason given so it's not possible to blame it on a toxic period. And has the poison gone away?

Comment is about Do You Remember Anya, Kate? (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

This is where it all began! Thanks everyone.

Comment is about Bored in Study Hall. The Nonsensical Wanderings of a Teenage Mind (blog)

Original item by Lisa C Bassignani

Thankyou kind sir to think I'm demure
In fact I am starved and I'm bored

But...

I make millions of dollars for doing this stuff
So will continue being starved being bored

Comment is about Models on Catwalks (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

This almost ahs the fell of a sea shanty or folk song. Either way it is still a mighty fine poem Phil.
Nice one

Comment is about Ah' Chris mate. 8th June 1982.Ah' Chris mate. 8th June 1982. (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

It is just a pleasure to see your poetry develop and unfold. This is a beautiful piece of understated and I suspect by you underrated verse.
Love it
I look forward to more

Comment is about Meaning Lost (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

This is simply a lovely poem John.
Thanks for posting

Comment is about INVOLVED IN SWITZERLAND (blog)

Original item by john short

I think the word you maybe searching for her is demure. Though frankly the words should be bored dismissive and contemptuous
. But as Brian says a starvation diet is not going to help

Comment is about Models on Catwalks (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews