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Jon

Fri 8th Feb 2019 00:29

Great poem. Amazingly well put together.
Jon

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lisa donohoe

Fri 8th Feb 2019 00:19

I absolutely love this.
I am blessed and extremely lucky and privileged to say I have a bestfriend from day 16 into my life as im that many days older than her.(haha)
but threw thick and tin she stood by me and I her.
Their wore many ' I mean MANY times I acted in such a way that appalled her and made her cringe but she never ever treated me any differently and never ever let me down. And most certainly never allowed another to speak ill of me while not in my presence. She was always good, where as I got lost over the year's. the times I let myself down and her she was their 100% no questions asked...
I agree with you fully jay, to even call yourself a friend , you must act like one no matter what!!!!!
Its a title not all deserve.
This is well written with much meaning and wisdom. Well done ?

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John Coopey

Fri 8th Feb 2019 00:03

Many thanks Jennifer, Po, Bryan and Kev. I'm sure you'll all have 'got it' but it tells the story of the burial of Attila the Hun.

Comment is about THE SCOURGE OF GOD (blog)

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Thu 7th Feb 2019 23:38

Very well told Keith...I felt I was there with you.

Comment is about The Sugar Bowl (blog)

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Jason Bayliss

Thu 7th Feb 2019 21:47

Love it, skilled repetition, almost chant like ?

Comment is about Blowing hot and cold (blog)

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Thu 7th Feb 2019 21:36

I bloody love black pudding Kage. I moved to Worcester years ago...they call them black pigs pudding here which puts me off a bit.

Comment is about The Black Pudding Hunt (blog)

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Various

Thu 7th Feb 2019 21:26

Ha ha thanks Ray. A walk on the wild side is good. WE've all got stories to tell, and Its good to tell them.

Comment is about Amsterdam 1982 (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 21:04

Thank you Mae ?

Comment is about Grounded (blog)

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kJ Walker

Thu 7th Feb 2019 21:00

Thanks Jason, Frances, John, Jennifer, M.C., and Po.
I wrote this one about a year ago, and I really don't know what I was thinking about.
Hopefully the kids will enjoy it.

Comment is about The Totter From Toulouse (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 20:59

Much appreciated Mae ?

Comment is about Blowing hot and cold (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 20:59

Thank you Steven ?

Comment is about Blowing hot and cold (blog)

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keith jeffries

Thu 7th Feb 2019 20:52

Jon,

A beautiful memory tinged with sadness yet full of colour and life. Your poem took me straight there. I was sitting on the next tomb stone. Well done as always.
Thanks for this
Keith

Comment is about Disturbing The Dead (blog)

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Mae Foreman

Thu 7th Feb 2019 20:27

Incredible!!! Wow!
Thank you?
Mae

Comment is about Blowing hot and cold (blog)

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steven arthur

Thu 7th Feb 2019 18:40

excellent repetition!

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raypool

Thu 7th Feb 2019 18:22

Thanks Alan. They were the tough guys - tough as old boots in fact.

Ray

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raypool

Thu 7th Feb 2019 18:17

Bloody hell Phil. I've been a muso for years and have seen some action but this takes the biscuit. I took out a topless barmaid once who asked me to top someone in a club. Not me, I said. She thought I was permanently high, but it was just my head in the clouds. (She was beautiful but a duff fuck by the way. I didn't know she was a prossy). (But I digress). I knew a sax player who was called Mad John, but it was because he was so mild).

Ray

Comment is about Amsterdam 1982 (blog)

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raypool

Thu 7th Feb 2019 18:10

Hi Tommy. A strong and simple poem with that nice herbal twist that edges it in humour. A good effect to leave a blank when we know the word and then follow it with a phonetically similar one.

Ray

Comment is about Thyme (blog)

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David Subacchi

Thu 7th Feb 2019 17:35

You can find many more of my poems and videos here on Write Out Loud and also by simply searching on line for DAVID SUBACCHI.

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 7th Feb 2019 17:15

Love the title and the whimsy.
Pedlar or hawker...
Take the walk with KJ Walker! ?

Comment is about The Totter From Toulouse (blog)

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jennifer Malden

Thu 7th Feb 2019 15:41

Hilarious! Agree about the mallard and the goose, also hanky blew the blues - great rythm too. Jennifer

Comment is about The Totter From Toulouse (blog)

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jennifer Malden

Thu 7th Feb 2019 15:35

Hi Dave! Hope they closed the school too!!!
Jennifer

Comment is about Monochrome Days: (Poetry for Schools) (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 14:30

A man who is greedy and daring,

simply loves the idea of sharing.

bold and brass and getting no ass,

The man has lost his chances

Due to these circumstances.

Comment is about Mistaken (blog)

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Mae Foreman

Thu 7th Feb 2019 12:05

All I have to say is kudos and thank you for the "Not my monkeys, not my circus" , it's just a pity. Peace people!!!
Aside from that lovely piece Lisa. Hold on any way you can.
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about No one is better than anyone (blog)

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d.knape

Thu 7th Feb 2019 12:01

Coopey is loopy
a name that is fun,
A groupie named Coopey
is a poet named John.


wink.

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Mae Foreman

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:56

Lovely poem Lisa!
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about Grounded (blog)

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Mae Foreman

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:55

Fight it comrade. Fight it with all this formidable might you have inside you. Fight it with your words and with your actions too. And you know another thing that never ceases to amaze me daily; something that works as a pool full of brightness, wisdom, compassion and endurance that you can tap in when you're all out! Humanity, John. People. I'm not saying, let go and rely upon others. Absolutely not! Just watch them, observe them. Let them mesmerize and inspire you. That's what I'm saying. Just tap in.
Thank you?
Mae

Comment is about Just deserts (blog)

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d.knape

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:55


Legs or breasts
jump start the heart,
both are delish
like chicken parts!

wink.

Comment is about Jason Bayliss (poet profile)

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d.knape

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:51


Your words ring true
no more enchiladas,
after my braless remarks
I'm now a pinata!

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Dave Caplan

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:50

Sisters are supposed to love and share:
which half of him do you want.....the top or bottom?

Sorry Lysa. Couldn't resist it ?

Dave

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John Coopey

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:48

Stop it, Kev! I've got a cracked lip.

Comment is about The Totter From Toulouse (blog)

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Mae Foreman

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:47

I love a prose poem! This one is a great one too! Love the story!
Hoorah for John!
Thank you?
Mae

Comment is about The swinging bridge (blog)

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John Coopey

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:46

We don't seem to get them like we used to, Ray. I remember my mam telling me she got lost coming home from her cleaning job at the shirt factory once. It was only round the corner from our house. She said she sat on the kerb and cried until a bloke helped her up and brought her home.

Comment is about FOG BANK (blog)

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Mae Foreman

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:44

I know the feeling. Excellent words you put it in!
Thank you?
Mae

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John Coopey

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:37

A man should always look inside a woman's heart. It's scarcely his fault if her tits are in the way.
(You'll have the thought police after you!)

Comment is about Braless (blog)

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John Coopey

Thu 7th Feb 2019 11:35

'Taking offence' has always struck me as one of the most pointless sentiments, MC. I respect the tolerance you have of our differences. Keep posting.

Comment is about DIVERSE DETERMINATIONS (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 08:40

I believe I am an old soul who has offered my service to earth to spread as much love as possible. I am no saint but my intentions are ALWAYS pure ?

Comment is about Ghostly encounter (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 00:32

Jay a giggle a day ' keeps the depression at bay?
Life's to short to waste a day with out a good laugh.?
Phillip its always good to see new faces, freedom is great ?(lol)

Comment is about Guilty pleasures (blog)

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lisa donohoe

Thu 7th Feb 2019 00:29

We can bring the horse to water
But we can not make him drink.
We all see when the time is right, our destination is the same but our journeys differ. ?

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Dave Caplan

Thu 7th Feb 2019 00:01

Spooky and atmospheric Ray.

I live in a tiny rural village.
Pub gone, no shops; ancient church and graveyard view from my window. Plenty trees and creatures of the night. I hate the fog !

Comment is about FOG BANK (blog)

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Jason Bayliss

Wed 6th Feb 2019 22:53

Beautiful, touching poem.?

Comment is about Mum (blog)

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Jason Bayliss

Wed 6th Feb 2019 22:51

Hi Laney, just read your biography and sample. Really like it. I suffer with dyslexia too so know how frustrating it can be. All I can say is it might take us a bit longer to write things but as long as we enjoy it, it's worth doing. Looking forward to reading more of your work.

Jason.

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Dave Caplan

Wed 6th Feb 2019 22:38

I found your wording so therapeutic Chris,
almost as if time stood still in idyllic rapture.

Dave

Comment is about The Old Field Gate (blog)

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Dave Caplan

Wed 6th Feb 2019 22:05

What titters when you take a hold
isn't always gold !

Nice one DK

Comment is about Braless (blog)

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Wed 6th Feb 2019 21:36

and I would have given anything to of been able to walk and talk with you there...under sky kissing sea yes it would of truly of been a blessing of you...

Comment is about I could have stayed home (blog)

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Philip Stevens

Wed 6th Feb 2019 21:26

I am knickerless but guilty of the same pleasures

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Dave Caplan

Wed 6th Feb 2019 20:42

Memories Jennifer, memories !
I sure do remember chilblains as a regular winter occurrence on my tootsies.....extremely sore.

In those days all our schools had outside toilets (shiny toilet paper) and used to freeze regularly in winter....what joy when the janitor had to close them 'until further notice.'

Comment is about Monochrome Days: (Poetry for Schools) (blog)

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Jon

Wed 6th Feb 2019 20:03

Hi Keith
First time I've read this. I can feel the aching for Spring to hasten, and for fresh inspiration.

It's especially true I think, for lots of us at this time of year, to feel the 'dull grey blanket envelope us' and to feel low on motivation.

A great Poem that addresses these issues and reminds us to re awaken ourselves.

Comment is about Winter´s Doldrums (blog)

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Jason Bayliss

Wed 6th Feb 2019 19:10

Every time I read this it cracks me up. Absolutely brilliant!?

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victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Wed 6th Feb 2019 18:21

Powerful imagery about things most of us take for granted, a reminder of our mortality, and the beautiful role poetry plays in it all. We are all indeed lucky to be here in this space and time. Thanks for sharing John. ?

Comment is about Just deserts (blog)

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jennifer Malden

Wed 6th Feb 2019 18:05

Lovely, Ray. really brings back foggy days. Remember in Glasgow driving along at night in a haar with the passenger door open to avoid running over stray drunks who had toppled over into the gutter- those were the days! I also had a grey horse who I couldn't see in a midlands field as she was fog colour! She came up behind me and snorted grumpily, wanting to get back to a warm stable!

Jennifer

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