Cooper Clarkish-ish. I enjoyed your video John.

Comment is about Mediocre Town (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

I clicked on like because there isn't a button for love.

Comment is about Stippled sky (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Oh! the sting in the tail - it was not what I was expecting, it makes for a very good read
thank you

Comment is about CEREMONIAL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you Steve! Much much ???

Comment is about Keep it Close (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Awww Lisa! Thanks so much Lisa! So kind if you! ??

Comment is about Keep it Close (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

John your poems constantly speak volumes, the strength and power behind each line just blows me away.
You sir , are a masterful "extremely creative poet.
Never stop writing ??

Comment is about Stippled sky (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

What a vivid tale told in a beautiful way, the rhythm and rhyme was amazing.

To be street smart is an incredible gift I might add,
If I was just book smart I doubt very much id still be alive today.
Their a lessons to be learnt during many stages of life.
The youngest stages hold the most power I beleive.

Great job writing this spectacular piece.
I look forward to the rest of your work.

and welcome to WOL ?

Comment is about Mediocre Town (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

This is incredible mae.
Every hair on my arms and neck stood tall, your word's carry so much passion and hope.. the words fit together so perfectly. Your talent shines so bright , it lights up the dark sky like a full moon , thank you for writing such a beautiful breathtaking piece ??

Comment is about Keep it Close (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Absolutely loved this. The essence of wisdom emerges from each verse, so well put together
Great job ?

Comment is about Who are you ? (blog)

Original item by Émilie Gaudreault

more excellence!

Comment is about Keep it Close (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Welcome back. Here's a toast to more jokey japes from your busy imagination. ?

Comment is about Risky Poet (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

It is the duty (and it's expected) of the young to rebel against the
"old order". Sometimes, something good comes but with it the
dangerous exhilaration of uncontrolled behaviour (called "letting the
genie out of the bottle"), and the last line in this blog has its ring of
truth. Youth has to have an old head on young shoulders if it is to
have any real value in the long term.
.

Comment is about The Kids are Proper Communists (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

Fabulous Kate. Many congratulations. Well deserved POTW and not before time.
I always look forward to your work

Nice one

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Exceptionally good, and that's official Rachel. Just a sense of completeness of an experience but with that characteristic airiness.

Ray/

Comment is about autonomous (blog)

Original item by nunya

I like the cut of your jib David. (quote Peter Cooke). There's always a story.

Thanks for your likes, Jennifer, Brian, Anya and It'sjustmedownhere.

Ray

Comment is about TEMPLE IN THE SKY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for looking in Kate, fresh from the throne of POTW ! Nice one by the way.

Brian, I had no idea you were afflicted. The man has it all, more than enough to go round.

Jon, Jason and Dorothy thanks for the welcome likes.

Comment is about I'M IN LOVE WITH MATT BAKER (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for dropping by and getting the point David.

Jennifer, what can I say? in the meantime, thanks!

Ray

Comment is about POSITIVE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Apologies for my late response folks.

Your lines are rather good too Vautaw. Nice to be appreciated !

Dorothy that is a great compliment. I started it with a sort of warning, as I wanted an edge. Often the wooing of ladies is a sort of game, and not always honourable. Thanks!

Thanks Rachel for the link which I enjoyed, as it was so robust and the guy at the wrong end of the experience altogether. My stuff is hardly ever straightforward, and this almost seems like a slap on the wrist. so thanks for looking in.

Thanks Erin for the interest! I think an opening line should be strong. Although I don't think this is suitable for a valentine's card!

Thanks of course for your likes: Frances, Keith, Jennifer, Jon, Anya and Jason.

Ray

Comment is about VALENTINE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Every once in a while, when you think you might get a leg up...

Thanks, all, for reading and your lovely comments--the night calls ;

Comment is about autonomous (blog)

Original item by nunya

Stay strong - never stop writing - and be happy.

Comment is about Genius mind (blog)

Original item by Pip Thomas

Tell them to move to Venezuela Randy, see how they like it.

Comment is about The Kids are Proper Communists (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

I can relate to this poem from personal experience. A good poem. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about The day you died all I felt was disappointment (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

I love this poem, you have created a vivid picture that many will relate to.
You have even managed to make the boyhood voices echo down the years.
It is a joy to read and re-read.

Comment is about The Noise of War (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

Disappointed that dementia robbed you of the ability to regret.

Spoken word on you tube below

https://youtu.be/P7y_oefAiVI

Comment is about The day you died all I felt was disappointment (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

How ridiculous was the 80's advert for lady's body spray which had spellbound blokes chasing sweet smelling girls with bouquets. "When a complete stranger buys you flowers you know it's ... Mischief"

Spoken word can be found here

https://youtu.be/j3UbQoLk_jo

Comment is about Impulse (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

A nostalgic poem about street games and imagination before the age of digital distraction

Comment is about The Noise of War (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

Come on Lysa, sit down, put your feet up, have a glass of something nice. Should do the trick...feeling better?

Dave

Comment is about ANGER (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

dk you did forget
To tell us 'bout the ring
You need to rob a jeweler's shop
Can't 'ford this pretty thing

Your wife-to-be she said
"Do this and I'll get thee
A quick divorce on church steps
If you do this to me"

So what will I say happened?
To save your wedding day?
Of course, the ring you borrowed
So what more can I say?

He will keep writing poems
Attracting my response
I cannot help my flippancy
And rhyming nonchalance ?

Comment is about Wedding Dress (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Brian - You state that pebble after pebble after pebble produces an unwanted cumulative effect. Where did you get this strange idea from? It can also produce wanted cumulative effects the last I heard.

Comment is about Risky Poet (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks to all, Anya, Kate, and Dorothy for the likes, and Jason for the comment. Really gratifying!

Jennifer

Comment is about Regrets (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Masterful. Keith

Comment is about For The Girl Who Likes Listening To Hearts (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

Hi Richard
A great Poem and a vivid description of a hard past for many manual workers with nods to religious obligations for many, the actual physical place now becoming the modern day kingdom of the dragonfly, the exploits of the past now just memories.
"War like she hovers"
Well done m8

Comment is about Pondweeds (blog)

Original item by Richard Alfred

Thanks Jennifer......it's still up there.
Maybe that's why I'll never get a hernia?

Comment is about The Spark ! (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Hi Kate
Love this Poem. The tree here is personalised and full of character. "her instinct to embrace overrides her need to reach for the sky"

One of my favourite POTW submissions.
Well done. I look forward to reading more.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thank you everybody.

I really did join the conga on board ship for Australia....the thought of that deed still makes me squirm in utter embarrassment.... how could I have sunk so low; must have been the duty free grog !

Comment is about The Spark ! (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Hi Kate, what I liked in this poem was the idea of how most people are not interested in the wonders of Nature (which are freely given) and pass on by completely oblivious. Very thoughtful poem, well done.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Have you been talking to my husband?

Comment is about Last Night (blog)

Original item by Stephen Mellor

I love this - it is such an important message and you have achieved it without accusations or pomposity.

This poem is a gentle reminder of our reponsibilities to those we don't know.

A clumsy word could devastate a sensitive soul or inflame a defensive one.

'STORIES UNTOLD' should be prominantly displayed in every school and public place for all to see.

Comment is about Stories Untold (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Trouble is, when you throw pebble after pebble after peddle aimed at the same thing it produces an unwanted cumulative effect.

Comment is about Risky Poet (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Could have been me speaking Stephen.

Comment is about Last Night (blog)

Original item by Stephen Mellor

A very dramatic sample Jordyn.
It screams love, passion and, total possession of another.
Terrific....but also frightening !

Dave

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

You are right Jason.
Too often we have preconceived opinions that we are loath to abandon.

There may be safety in caution, but sometimes it can be exhilarating to just close your eyes and jump in !

Comment is about Stories Untold (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Don,

No apologies are needed as it is the responsibility of poets to be forthright, to be the voice of dissent and tidal waves can be very effective in achieving this. Send us a few tsunamis.

Thank you

Keith

Comment is about Risky Poet (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Really good, but my heart goes out to you. I have some constant daily pain and know how bad that can be, but nothing like this.

Great poem ?

Comment is about Chronic pain (blog)

Original item by Laura Heydon

Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement. Still a work in progress.

Comment is about The Grandeur of Her Reign (blog)

Original item by Npaub Lis

Really sad, really real, and really resonant. I loved it Jennifer but beautifully sad.

Comment is about Regrets (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

I can feel this as I read each word, it's so on point and so good. Well done.

Comment is about Uneasy Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Always a pleasure Keith. You are very kind. John

You can cut all the flowers but you
cannot keep spring from coming.

Pablo Neruda

Comment is about Remains (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Well done Keith...I was shaking toward the end.

Comment is about The Purge of Victory (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks Keith for the like! Jennifer

Comment is about Regrets (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden