Do I detect a little annoyance there? ?

Comment is about Facking East Enders (blog)

Original item by Pascal Desmond

Happy 75th birthday Ray! What a great way to celebrate... with words, kindred spirits, and evergreens! ???

Comment is about 75th BIRTHDAY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Raven. I hope this finds you well. I applaud your posts and can see the truths in them. It is hard to offer any special comments that can improve or shine more light on them, but I am in that groove so often. It is my birthday today - 75 and have discovered some really things that I've let come in being ready and willing for them. Inner change can always happen, sometimes they seem like miracles to me.
Take care and continue on the path.

Ray

Comment is about Tarot Reading by RaVeN 8 February 2019 (blog)

Original item by RaVeN Mathews )0(

I remember that custard spill, it were in Bury; we all rushed out with our tools and all I could find was a colander and a fork so we got none.. But we got a pudding with the fork.

Comment is about The Black Pudding Hunt (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

This is so very good.....autobiographical or written through imagination it has strong personal flavour. I enjoyed this. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Thunderbirds is go! (blog)

Original item by Albert Van Skywalker

This poem echoes my thoughts on technology. I cannot compose poetry on a key board as it simply does not work for me. I find that handwritten work is more easily a connection between mind and hand, a more natural channel to express onself within one´s own frame. I remain a fountain pen and paper poet.

Thank you for this poem

Keith

Comment is about Old School (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thank you for looking beyond the word's and Understanding the importance it holds alone. Your comment and your time taking to read it are immensely appreciated ?

Comment is about Shame (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Agreed MC. I believe all written work holds some kind of wisdom regardless of what kind of theme or thoughts it carrys.
We all bring amazing different styles to the table and each one is admired for what it stands for.
I hope each one of you never stop writing ?

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Hi Alan. Fog can bring nostalgia - I remember the London smogs; I suppose every big town had them bad what with coal fires and factories. To be honest I like periphery but thanks for the thought.

Thanks Jennifer for recounting the dangers of fog - terrible to drive in and you brought the whole past to life !

Blimey, Dave . I think is the closest thing to what I imagined - it can be disconcerting, but I would be tempted out in cloak and dagger myself!

John, I'm sure that was quite upsetting and entirely possible in those days. I remember one musician who parked his car in the West End, got pissed and couldn't remember where it was. Had to get a lift back - no coda that I know to it.

Thanks Stu. So pleased you caught the real mood and it hit a spot with your own subtle mind.

Frances, Phil, Jon and Anya always grateful for your likes.

Ray

Comment is about FOG BANK (blog)

Original item by ray pool

"Book's can not teach ' the words we preach"
Dear Creative Poetess .. very nice statement .. it is briefing many meanings in one line.

thank you for sharing this nice poem.

Comment is about Shame (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

The words are heartfelt with much relevance to the art we enjoy.
But poetry can also allow a writer to put across a point of view
that might be contrary to his/her own...not a bad thing if it gets
people thinking. Its appeal is that it can be all things to all people
and serve a multitude of purposes in the process. Would we think
less of Masefield's "Sea Fever" if, for example, he was a devout landlubber? ?

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Excellent piece! Great story put in great words in great rhythm about great times!
Thank you Keith?
Mae

Comment is about The Sugar Bowl (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you all,
The Sugar Bowl was a great place. Always full of sailors from visiting warships. I was drawn to it like a magnet.

Ah those halcyon days
Thank you again
Keith

Comment is about The Sugar Bowl (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Wowww... That has blew my mind more so than the Cambridge experiment..
How intriguing is that!!

If you have faith in angels po I have an excellent and very satisfying chant to call onto ark angel Micheal for the most amazing feeling of strength and protection that is felt in one's soul instantly.

As for mother nature ' each morning my bare feet touch the wooden floors before making any journey I call onto her and visualize my roots growing into the ground and herself covering me in the most purest shade of green in order to feel grounded and at ease ''' ready to tackle the day knowing I will not be knocked of balance ?

I can say whole heartedly it works wonders..

Comment is about Grounded (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Massaging my heart with love... beautiful line. Man, how I wish more men would do this with their sons instead of the alpha male thing I so often see. Lovely lyrics Phil. Thanks for sharing your soul. ?

Comment is about My Son (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

I find those who are born with the purest of heart's often get burned the most.
Capable of forgiveness and capable of still spreading the love regardless of the sufferings they experienced.
For each time they get burnt
The soul who holds the flame learns a lesson. Its threw the pain of the victim he will only grow from.
Hence our big heart's purpose.

Do not blame thy self for the actions of another.
Its never one's fault but yet a mere reflection of what kind of person you just dealt with.
Grow and grow and never stop growing and showing the world how kind and amazing you are ?

Comment is about My Fault (blog)

Original item by Farag M. Afify

how correct he was in saying so ?
Brilliant.. I can not wait for the rest to hit my screen
Great job ?

Comment is about The Grin of A Killer (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Thanks Steven! ?

Comment is about It's Always Raining on Lonely Sreet (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Art and Poetry are getting it on
Monday night is looking good
with both paintings and poems
building each other up.

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

Original item by Greg Freeman

Delighted you are inspired by mother nature for a new book po...

She is the giver of all we have and the reason we feel connected to the earth.

I seen a university from Cambridge done a scientific experiment on two identical plants both planted in the same soil, both watered at the same time both in the same type of plant pot..

Their experiment was providing proof that how the plant grows depends on how its treated with word's...

One plant was told daily how unloved it was and how un pretty it looked and how bad it smelled etc...

While the other was told how beautiful it is and how nicely it smells and how amazing it is etc...


One plant grew so big, leafs the brightest green color and its sprouted out the most beautiful flower bud's.

The other plant however did not grow so well, its leafs wore a much darker sadder shade of green and no flower buds appeared.


Sad yet so true..

Go out to your garden ' dont stop at just a pose " but thank every flower and weed and bush and tree for being apart of your garden ?

Comment is about Grounded (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Lisa MLK said an eye for an eye makes the whole world go blind. This Poem is more of a three-part series of a poem and this would be part 1.

Comment is about The Grin of A Killer (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Just plain beautiful.
(I think I must have some dust in my eye, I'm sure it's dust 'cos men don't cry.)

Comment is about My Son (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

keep writing mae

Comment is about It's Always Raining on Lonely Sreet (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Thank you po ?

And I totally agree with you about the expression of one's self in the art of writing. This sight is indeed full of many talented creative poet's. I doubt most do not see what the readers do, they may assume they are in fact not absolutely spectacular in their writing capabilities!! and I felt the need to emphasize the fact that they are. ??
Belief of one's self is not mastered by many and I believe it's highly important to remind soul's of their incredible gifts at any given opportunity.
You to po, your gift is remarkable ?

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

I can only repeat that this rather sad, graphic poem does indeed capture the barren and jaded spirit of our times. I loved the line about the men washed out at 40 nursing their pints and all those dubious enterprises that blossom then disappear. Great poem, there's a real authenticity here. Thanks David.

Comment is about ‘Freeman Street, Grimsby’ by David Cooke is our Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

Beautiful poem and awesome imagery. I felt as though I was taking a stroll around you're garden, seeing it for all it truly is..
Well done ?

Comment is about Nature's Bounty (blog)

Original item by Rich

To achieve it
One must belive it and speak as if its already their's for the taking..
The sadness in your poem made me want to express to you that everyday we breath is a blessing. You will conquer anything you wish, once you believe you can ?

Comment is about turning point (blog)

Original item by jacque penguin

Thanks Lisa, I don't know what to say. I said you have a beautiful, honest way of expressing yourself, and you do, and it's left me quite humbled. Thank you.

J.

Comment is about Yesterdays Kiss (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

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Comment is about Ochre (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Incredible piece! It speaks of the living as well of the dead. "Spun in gold". Amazing!
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about Disturbing The Dead (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

I had to add you to my favorites..
The way you express yourself using the simplest of words holds more meaning than most other poem's I read.
I adore your work and appreciate your talent immensely.
Great piece jay ?
Another one for the kids to learn from ??
Well done

Comment is about Yesterdays Kiss (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Jon
This is fantastic poetry , the insight to the memories you hold so dear to your heart and the pain and broken soul of your father has brought tears to my eye's. pain is not often beautifully written. You however have made this piece into a short movie which I admire.
Well done ???

Comment is about Disturbing The Dead (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

I totally agree with you.
Thank you jay ?

I do tend to only write about things that really happened, im not so much a fictional writer but more so, a writer about the past and present and sometimes future ?
Your comments are always appreciated ?

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Thanks to everyone who's so far liked or commented on this Poem.
It came to me more or less as it is while walking through the Churchyard

I think inspiration for it came from my Dad's current state of health, the time of year also plays a factor, being the period that my Mum died, between Christmas and New Year and the contrast between now and then.

Thanks again everyone.. Much appreciated

Comment is about Disturbing The Dead (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

You have spoke often about your dad and your relationship with him so I have some insight.
Maybe I see this differently but for me this isn't reflective of happy days.
Your a markedly different man to your father just as I am to mine.
Wigan might as well of been the moon for you "you couldn't of been more out of place"
Memories of youth aren't all golden and getting old gives us one overwhelming thing of value.... Clarity

As ever we'll done.... R

Comment is about Disturbing The Dead (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

Kevin,

You are a master when it comes to this genre of poetry. I cannot think of anyone who could surpass you. This is another excellent rendition of your work which is so full of humour, inventiveness and imagery. You seem to have an almost endless supply. Keep them coming.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about The Black Pudding Hunt (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

We all know someone like this. This is brilliant mate. Love it.?

Comment is about All His Geese Are Swans (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Extremely chilling , I believe no man nor woman should take justice into their own hands. One day all evil will burn in hell for eternal life ' a punishment worth waiting for.. An eye for an eye will only ever leave the other soul waiting in line with the monster he Punished for the reasons he felt wore justified..

Comment is about The Grin of A Killer (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Beautiful sentiment and wise words Lisa.

In the over all scheme of things, rhyme, don't rhyme, don't fret over spellings don't concentrate on one style or another unless you want to, because it all just interferes with the flow and like you said, "It's not a competition."

The thing I love about your work is it has genuine heart. Beautiful, honest, heart. That's a rare thing and something to be cherished.?

J.

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

KJ
That we do!
The site is full of wonderful variety and its all thanks to every single poet who is connected to WOL... ?

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Nice one. It wouldn't do for us all to be the same. I think we all bring something different to the table, in our own individual way.

Comment is about We are all apart of art (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

He sounds a great character. I could just picture the scene.

Comment is about The Sugar Bowl (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you Po

That really means a lot to me. This poem I wrote briefly touches on my attempted suicide many moons ago so this poem is very dear to my heart.
It's still only a working progress. I'm sure I could do better with it.
But thanks again for your kind words. It's so inspirational to hear you say that.
Much love and light to you always.

Ave ⚔️)0(?️

Comment is about Maiden. Mother. Crone (blog)

Original item by RaVeN Mathews )0(

dripping with atmosphere ray. a triumph

Comment is about FOG BANK (blog)

Original item by ray pool

you are an excellent writer paris. wise and assured with the confidence in your words that comes with years of practice. i hope you post poetry forever.

Comment is about The Storyteller (blog)

Original item by Paris Tate

excellent piece of storytelling keith

great ending too

Comment is about The Sugar Bowl (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I absolutely love your blog, inspiring beautiful lady xoxo

Comment is about Émilie Gaudreault (poet profile)

Original item by Émilie Gaudreault

A very strong and passionate piece, well done ?

Comment is about (blog)

Original item by Vanessa Grosz

Hi Keith
What a fabulous character Sugar is, or was. It says a lot that he had a "serious expression on his face"
There has to be a Sugar in all of us I reckon.
Fab Poem

Jon

Comment is about The Sugar Bowl (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Its always nice to see you dropping by with your extremely nice positive comments jay, always appreciated ?
Thank you ..
Tomorrow I plan to read the kids your poem about bestfriends. I loved the message and wisdom it spoke, your extremely creative well done ?

Comment is about Blowing hot and cold (blog)

Original item by Lysa d