Hah! Is the promise worth the sacrifice? In short...
There may be more in being bad
With all the fun and drink to be had! ?
Comment is about Being Good (blog)
Original item by d.knape
A stimulating observation of how things are put to us and how we
should consider them.
Perhaps...
By their words, you shall know them;
By their actions, you shall judge them...?
Comment is about Don’t let them Fob you off (blog)
Original item by Wendy Higson
Nocturnal aroma like scented heat... I could smell the flowers and see you both sitting under the midnight moon. Nice one John! ?
Comment is about QUEEN OF THE NIGHT (blog)
Original item by john short
Yes, we are the worshiper of words and stand in awe of their power. Thanks for the lovely reminder of why we are all here. ?
Comment is about Words (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Well worth careful consideration for its content.
Words are what men live by
And it should be understood
That if they're wielded with bad intent
How can they pose as good?
Comment is about Words (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
At Palm Beach Hotel in Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
Comment is about Palm Beach Hotel (photo)
Original item by Farag M. Afify
Achingly true in its approach to this devastating illness, with a
choice of phrase that combines the poetical with the reality of a
heartbreaking situation that affects both sufferer and carer.
Coincidentally, today on the MSN online news page, there is an
item about Sir Michael Palin in which he describes the illness
affecting his friend and fellow Python partner Terry Jones.
Comment is about Lost at sea a battle against dementia and me (blog)
Original item by Laura Heydon
A visit to Oasis Club Kuwait.
Comment is about Oasis Club Kuwait (photo)
Original item by Farag M. Afify
To add to the fun...
The "Power That Be" thought women deserved fun
And whilst the angels considered it silly,
To please the ladies, every one,
He gave each man a willy. ?
CODA
When he saw the PTB set on this path,
Ignoring the angelic calls,
The devil decided he was game for a laugh
And promptly gave every man balls!
…………………………………………….
(and the world's troubles multiplied)
Comment is about Silly (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thank you jason.. that was so kind and thoughtful of you to say, it takes a kind soul to know a kind soul.. Never change ?
Comment is about R. kelly (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
We all fall Mae. It's how we rise up that matters:
“Long is the way and hard, that out of Hell leads up to light.”
― John Milton, Paradise Lost
Comment is about Fall for me Angel... (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
<Deleted User> (16837)
Sat 2nd Feb 2019 14:30
welcome to WOL!! hope you enjoy posting your poems here.?
Comment is about No Answer (blog)
Original item by Farag M. Afify
<Deleted User> (16837)
Sat 2nd Feb 2019 14:27
?very well written....words beautifully interwoven?
Comment is about Words (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Ok , so I've read more of your poetry again today, some for the second or third time because I really wanted to absorb each meaning and metaphor and each expression and I have to say it's beautiful, raw, emotional and clever, oh I most definitely love it but most of all it's your style that really stands out to me, it's touching, it feels like it really comes from so deep in your heart.
Beautiful ?
J
Comment is about R. kelly (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
As an ESL Speaker .. I used to write 12 line light poems .. easy for all to understand .. regarding NO ANSWER poem .. I still remember that I wrote it while asking simple common questions that I need to know .. but for unknown and unexpected answer .. my friend decided not to clearly and directly answer my questions .. do you know why?!..
Comment is about No Answer (blog)
Original item by Farag M. Afify
<Deleted User> (21291)
Sat 2nd Feb 2019 10:44
hasn't it been cringe worthy ray? i feel sorry for all involved, an utter embarrassment. still, its slowly dying off!
Comment is about ON THE TREADMILL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you Ray. Nice to see you here as well. See you soon?
Comment is about Carla Scarano (poet profile)
Original item by Carla Scarano
Thank you for commenting on The Matriarch Fred. I live surrounded by a pine forest it has inspired me on a few occasions.
Beyond the Trees
Beyond the trees in a deep dark hole,
lives a fox and his friend the mole.
The mole did not know that his friend ate mole meat,
for he could see no further than his feet.
The mole brought the fox a gift of worms,
which managed to keep them on good terms.
Although the fox's glance would have told a different tale,
had Mr Mole been able to surveil.
A winter chill swept through their den,
the fox began to feel hungry again.
Now the mole certainly was no fool,
and realised he needed to keep his cool.
If he could find no more worms,
how would he keep them on good terms?
When he pushed his nose up through the ground,
this is what the little mole found.
He heard a noise right under a log,
and there he found a juicy frog.
Off he went with his gift,
he knew it would give his friend a lift.
The fox enjoyed his juicy frog,
which mole had found under a log.
He was so happy that in return,
he gave his friend the mole a juicy worm.
This tale is fraught with danger for the mole,
the situation is beyond his control.
There sits in the den an uneasy truce,
unless the fox's natural instincts are let loose.
So the mole never rests for more than ten,
while the fox lies slumbering in the den.
© 2018 Taylor Crowshaw
Comment is about Rick Varden (poet profile)
Original item by Rick Varden
Me @@@
Said to Him (((
Whatever's this thing all about?
I thought we Australians were clever
But this one's left me completely in doubt ?
Comment is about At lunch (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Thoughtful response MC. I might add that the treatment of Native Americans as non-humans lead the way to the debauches of slavery and segregation and all the subsequent history.
The USA belongs to the native Americans just as Australia does to the 'aborigines' or NZ to the Maoris.
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
It's easy to imagine these words being spoken by a tribal elder
(Medicine Man?) around a camp fire as the encroaching tide of
mass immigration (Manifest Destiny!) rose to engulf their way of
life. That past age was "another country" in its view of what was
seen as a "hindrance" to the changes that were considered to
be necessary in placing America with the foremost nations of the
world. The wholesale slaughter of bison was an approved govt.
policy under the operational guidance of General Phil Sheridan aimed at removing the source of sustenance and survival for the
tribes and ruthlessly designed to reduce them to starvation and
servitude. Its success is historical fact and whilst their previous
inter-tribal rivalries and conflicts didn't help any combined policy
of resistance, it is not frivolous to dwell on what might have
happened in US history in different circumstances - and how
world history might have been altered beyond our imaginings.
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
He had his moment's
But sure, dont we all (haha) ?
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
M.c this is bloody marvelous. Well done ? I loved it..
Comment is about AN IRISH REJOICING (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Ray try not to allow anyone to bring negativity to your work, it dampens its spirit ?
Im well aware to whom it was pointed at. no denying it spoke volumes.
Comment is about ON THE TREADMILL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I think it's rubbish it's the same poem I make every time I write something just said a different way.
Comment is about Rubbish Poem (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
I'm reminded of my days at work in the past by these eminently
sensible words - but it's a sad fact that sometimes we are
dragged down into the dirt when the occasion arises. I have
been in that situation and know how frustrating it can be to offer
moderation into an unhearing ear feeding an unheeding mind.
Evening all!
Comment is about Trust Me (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
You should send it in to The Forestry Commission Taylor. However, don’t expect too much, I’ve just had a rejection from them and they don’t give feedback, great poem though? On second thoughts don’t send it, they don’t appreciate good poetry.
Comment is about The Matriach (blog)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
What a great poem, and with "Riders on the Storm" really brought it to life.
write on
and play on
Peace Out
Willow
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (21422)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 23:55
Lisa. I bet your dad was a good 'un. The Doors have always been so good for me. John
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I absolutely adored this poem.
Snow is amazing, I felt as if I was really walking on the white ground,s hearing the crunch as my eyes read over this. Bravo ?
Comment is about Winters past (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Bravo..
Never has their been truer word's spoken
Great job
And so nicely put ?
Comment is about Trust Me (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Speechless..
I have not heard this song since my dad passed away, he played it during many debates between him and his friends (lol)
What a pleasure to have heard it once again ?
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Jon your work always inspires me to keep being my self, what a heartwarming piece. Amazing job as always well done ?
Comment is about My Realm (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Wowwww...
This is absolutely incredible. Every word
Every verse.
Brilliant peter, well done
Comment is about UNDERFOOT (blog)
Original item by Peter Taylor
What a beautiful song, it brang a tear to my eye after 15 seconds.
So much meaning 'yet so much sorrow. Yet so much hope..Thank you for your kind words john ?
Kindness is not found as easily as it once was many moons ago, its a treasure that should never be locked away.
Comment is about Why we need to fly (for my good friend, Jacob) (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Reading this has simply taking my breath away, So truthful and eye opening. Bravo ?
Comment is about ON THE TREADMILL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you Lisa. You are very kind. Lovingkindness - the most under-rated of the virtues. Jacob gave me the song that accompanies the poem. It is beautiful. Have a listen. John
Comment is about Why we need to fly (for my good friend, Jacob) (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I could read your work all day vautaw, it never fails to hit one's soul. And that's were its always best to feel. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for writing so much that resonants with many im sure, but definitely myself. x
Comment is about Bellow (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
This is beautiful, ?
Great job. Im sure the man himself would have extraordinary things to say about this.
You are very talented.
Comment is about Why we need to fly (for my good friend, Jacob) (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement and support Lisa! My muse has been so active lately. The words pour out faster than I can assemble them which keeps impostor syndrome alive and well. Sharing helps, so do beautiful souls like you. ?
Comment is about Bellow (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 22:51
Welcome back Graham. Without even posting anything you have increased Wol's quality.
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
'Fraid not Martin. My spatial ability is limited - to say the least - Lowry's matchstick men seem difficult to me! John
Comment is about Ch-ch-changes (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
The pain in your word's has touched my soul, the love and worrie you have is unconditional. Stay strong, one can only escape their own demon's , but having someone who loves them waiting when they make that decision gives them hope to keep going. This was truly beautiful x
Comment is about Dancing with Addiction (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
It is both Farawla, and yes, a very scary reality. ?
Comment is about Dancing with Addiction (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
M.C. Newberry
Sat 2nd Feb 2019 16:01
Much truth in this blog. But I recall being on the terraces at the old Arsenal ground and listening to a so-called fan (in his 20s) repeating
mindless obscenities at the players and - when challenged about his behaviour, responded in some astonishment "It's only football, innit?"
Comment is about I’m a footie fan! (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden