Wow! Fantastic - liked the last two lines as ending!

Jennifer

Comment is about The Ghost of Christmas Passed (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

I wrote this while humming the tune of Mountains of Mourne

Comment is about Streets of England (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

Thanks Jennifer. Ulysses, yes - but Franz Kafka version: Das Schweigen der Sirenen (The Silence of the Sirens): "...it is conceivable that someone might possibly have escaped from their singing; but from their silence certainly never"

Comment is about The Siren (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

I agree with this with its bitter sweetness and mild despair Tom. Some must keep scratching at things until all that's left is marks. I noticed right in the middle is that life is slipping from us and a sort of justification after that which is perfect. Birds carry such hope for us, but they have their own agendas, from which we can truly learn . Another winner.

Ray

Comment is about DO NOT (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Literally all of my pets except a batch of 4 chickens and 6 ducks were ALL rescues in one way or another.

Wifey saved my pitbull from being killed at the shelter, she also saved our cat when he was a few weeks old underneath our old trailer. Kept meowing after his mom had abandoned him and he was wrapped up in wires so badly that his front paw was swollen to three times its original size and he would've surely perished were we not there to save his little devilish ass.

I save battery hens every chance I get, and all the other cats or animals I get seem to be in some threatening situation before they come to sanctuary.

"Please keep the contract that you made." - so sad especially when uncaring parents buy their kids a baby chick or a baby rabbit or something small, and then the pet gets thrown or let out to its death. God, do not show my wife this poem, Taylor. I won't get off the screen without having to adopt another 20 pigeons or some shit! ??

Comment is about Our Pets (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

I always like to sit in the corner, or at the back, and observe.

Thanks for this, Don

Comment is about From Corner Looking Out (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

You wise sit corner Don...no-one sneak up on.

Comment is about From Corner Looking Out (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I'll be honest...I bloody love money. And I'm not being flippant. I love having money. I remember when I was quite poor and I never want to be back there again. I love the feeling of security that money gives you.

Comment is about Money is controlling our life (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

Pets give you unconditional love, particularly dogs. And they're always pleased to see you.

Comment is about Our Pets (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

I couldn't agree more Bindu. It's when greed for money takes over we get problems ?

Comment is about Money is controlling our life (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

Thanks, Taylor. Do you get either programme in Ireland?

Comment is about THE GOVERNESS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank You Bindu for reading and appreciating my poem....?

Comment is about Bindu Trigunayak (poet profile)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

Thank You Taylor for reading and appreciating my poem....?

Comment is about Taylor Crowshaw (poet profile)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Excellent...

Comment is about THE GOVERNESS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Yep write for yourself...others may give negative critique. If it is from the heart even tho sometimes poetry may offend the sensitive it has value..nice Don?

Comment is about From Corner Looking Out (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

this seems like something to know and seven thousand words is huge and according to https://charactercount.online the number of characters will be almost 25000's if thee words are 7000.

Comment is about Seven thousand words for human: Poetry Library bids to preserve poems in endangered languages (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks Big Sal for your like?

Comment is about Closed That Chapter for Life Long (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

thanks for commenting on
"Little boy's Pockets".
you never know what
will fall out next.

Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Dear commentators,
thank you all so much for your generously given time in reading and reacting to my words. It is a privilege to be granted audience and your thoughts.
Not being terribly well endowed in terms of technology, I don't know why it was that Taylor's comment (and the initial ones from Jennifer and Ray) got detached from the cumulative list. My thanks, of course, go to each of them also.
I think WOL is a superb site – I don't know how many members there are but I think it's wonderful to be privy to such a great range of writing. I often wonder whether there will ever be opportunity to meet up with more of our fellow cyber-scribblers – but then again I guess that it's out there doing what it does for the precise reason that we are unlikely to do so. Ah well...

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

Thanks for ticking my box, Anya and David (welcome).

Beno, that's a lot of thoughts - I think the simpler an image or episode is the more variation it can inspire in the mind as you demonstrate. Rather than go through every aspect of your comment it would be better to express my intentions. A lot easier for me to be honest. I wanted the woman to be a mystery, so left it loose . She is a conundrum, as women can be to us men. It's only by being tamed that we stop being our true selves I believe.

The writer is a person needy for support and guidance and not too experienced in the world; in my own case memory giving too much power away and being trapped by inferiority in a way. She is desirable like a prize. There is a compromise from her, but it is not enough - she could be a prostitute or just easy with her favours. The idea of a wanton is an all enveloping irresistible power.
Her face is a soft one and appealing. The moon representing the feminine aspect is the explanation in itself revealing its light but still hiding a revelation. (All clever stuff I say mockingly!)

That's about as close as I can get. Hope that fixes it for you! I appreciate all the trouble thanks....

Brian , you have the framework and I appreciate your thinking. If you read my comment to Beno, you'll probably have given up by now. Thanks a lot.

David, I can't elaborate on what you've written, but you have fixed all the points I had in mind. Infatuation is right of course. The guy thought he was in love, but lost in it . I must try it again sometime. Everything in life has a reverse truth if we are wise enough to meet with it.

Ray x.

Comment is about DARK WANTON (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you both, it's nice to be back. I had a little break from writing frequently but it seems to be coming again now. Your support as usual appreciated!

Comment is about WAITRESS (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Nice rhythm.?

Comment is about Kansas (blog)

Original item by Rex Troxell

A feeling of absolution steeped in wordplay and diction.?

Comment is about The Art of Moving Forward (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae

Enjoyed this modern take on how Santa might fall out with the
reindeer and seek "faster feet per second" for his travels. And the thought of elves as a "compact cabin crew" just added to the fun.

Comment is about Ho ho ho! (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

The mind moves in wondrous ways. But having read this again -
why not "creating" and "deviating" in the final verse? Just a picky-picky grammarian feeling tense, that's me. ?

Comment is about Neurons Are Like People (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

If to think
Is to stink
Then I must smell
Like hell!

Comment is about I Think (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Nice and how very true, especially seventh verse. Remember even live lizards in pockets, and disgusting partly chewed sweets, catapults with ammunition, special marbles, etc etc.,

Jennifer

Comment is about Little Boy's Pockets (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Small and perfect.

Jennifer

Comment is about The Love Token (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Beautiful poem. Ulysses? Better lend some of yours to Beno who wants romantic poems for the girls in the office! His are great, but yours are much more romantic.

Jennifer

Comment is about The Siren (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Congratulations on POTW! Had spotted it earlier on and thought it was really fantastic. Beautiful language and very introspective. Very well deserved indeed.
Jennifer

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

I think to think is a thing too far.?

Comment is about I Think (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Beautifully scripted emotion with a heart-wrenching ending. My regards.?

Comment is about Closed That Chapter for Life Long (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

I read this as a girl totally in control, who knows what she is doing and has added another notch to her bedpost. I'm probably way off beam Ray, as always. It got me thinking though...something I try to avoid usually!

Comment is about DARK WANTON (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for the appreciation Maám..
feeling blessed?

Comment is about After Every Dawn, there is a sunrise (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

so true!! precisely this is what a wise person should do....and you are a wise girl....beautifully expressed?

Comment is about After Every Dawn, there is a sunrise (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

Dear Bindu, thank you for reading and appreciating the poem...?

Comment is about Bindu Trigunayak (poet profile)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

thank you Bindu.... you are one of my best students.....continue to write. thank you for appreciating me so much .... these days not many students like their teachers, professors n lecturers...u are one rare gem of a student...so very proud of your manners and behaviour dear.?

Comment is about The Today's World (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

@Ghazala Lari.. Thankyou so much Ma'am for your appreciation...
Is nothing in front of you..
You are an amazing writer..I just love all your poems..

Comment is about The Today's World (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

Thanks Kate. You understand. Unleash the mind and see what it brings back ?

Comment is about Neurons Are Like People (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Love this one Don. Your neurones are clearly creative, free spirits. ?

Comment is about Neurons Are Like People (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks man. I really appreciate you for reading and your kind words.

Comment is about Filial piety (blog)

Original item by Clarke

Thanku Ma'am..?

Comment is about My little companion (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

@Ghazla Lari..Thanku Maám for your like and your wishes..
Thankyou for knowing me , understanding me when we are at long-distance..?

Comment is about Simple Girl (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

@Ghazala lari.. Thankyou so much for ur wishes ma'am..
Lots of love for you?

Comment is about To be a Mother - the priceless feeling (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

@Ghazala.. Thanks for your wonderful wishes ma'am.. ??

Comment is about My cute little Teddy (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

@Ghazala lari.. Yeah ma'am.. She is now 2.3 yrs old.. And used to speak in sentences.. She speaks a lot on her cuddly voice.. I used to make many videos of her.. I have got all poems.. Around 40 poems.. Printed in form of book.. And gifted her in her 2nd birthday

Comment is about Eagerly waiting for the day (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

@Ghazala lari.. I am glad that you liked it.. The pain behind words could be felt by few ppl who have feelings, sentiments inside their heart.. Which is very rarely found in this materialistic world.. You are an exception as you are untouched by this materialistic world..

Comment is about Again Got Hurted, Again broken down (blog)

Original item by Bindu Trigunayak

Thought provoking and weighted with meaning.

Comment is about 0552 (12/11/2018) (blog)

Original item by Zach Dafoe

Rex, this is lovely and sad. Poor Tin Man.

Comment is about Kansas (blog)

Original item by Rex Troxell

Congrats Peter.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor (article)

Original item by steve pottinger