Good one Becky.

It has its place however in small doses. For example, the use of 'lol' is quite effective, though until recently my wife used it extensively but she thought it meant 'lots of love'. (Perhaps that proves your point Becky.)

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Thank you for your continued support Ray..?

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Elle your poem hits home having known bullying for a lifetime it never ends thoughts you have had or felt the only way is writing things down keep up the good work love Wendy x

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Full bodied and sumptuous writing like something just out of reach and yearned for. Great feel and style Ciaran.

Comment is about SUNRISE (blog)

Original item by Ciaran Cunningham

an endless blend of our desires..Beautiful line. ?

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Original item by Suko Waspodo

Taylor made!
or maybe
Maid!
at any rate
your comment
I appreciate!

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Thanks Rachel I believe you are absolutely right . What does it say about society that is constantly sucked into this way of thinking. I have constantly battled in the past on whether to publish any of work. Not that I believe I am seeking to be a celebrity At least I hope not...
But you raise and good an valid point. Thanks for mentioning it and reading.

Comment is about Pay (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Congratulations Randy, on becoming Poet of the Week. Very well deserved. Maggie Waker

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Original item by steve pottinger

Hi Julie,
Thank you for reading my poetry it is truly encouraging..thank you.?

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Thank you everyone for your likes and comments. The fact that we can express ourselves and encourage others is in itself a soothing balm..
Thank you Anya you always make me smile.?
Big Sal you manage to build us all in confidence, your comments are always constructive, inspirational; and I thank you. ?
Po, You mentioned my softness being my strength..I think that anybody who really knows and understands me would agree. It is clear to me that you hear my voice. Thank you for listening. T.C.?

Comment is about I Have Had a Life (blog)

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Thanks all so much - I must be having a late life renaissance as my first poetry book was Betjeman's from the late fifties; I still read it and enjoy it. He infused his work with a love of life which can enthrall us. I tried to poach some of that by writing something palatable and nostalgic.

So, thank you Ciaran (welcome), Mark, Big Sal, Douglas, Taylor, Poemographic and Kate. I would like to add Brian that I
agree Sir John would have made more use of rhyming, as that was integral to his work.

Beno, that's too much praise in one go! I'm glad if you get Betjeman's works. Make sure you read his last poem, it's a cracker.

Jon, Suko, Anya, Kristal and Rich thanks for coming "on board!"

Ray

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a huge thank you for all the encouragement with what is a hugely challenging topic for people to read.I am so grateful to people for taking the time.
I think when we are slamming Govt. functions The DWP, the Home Office etc we often forget that the employees of these dept.s are also suffering - the man who told me off the record he would go home and cry also told me there is no system in place in the Home Office to support staff with the trauma they hear about day in day out. Some of the home office staff are in their teens and twenties like my children, this is inhumane treatment of the asylum seekers and the staff of these depts.I don't want their stories to be lost - they all deserve a voice.Thanks again....I post funny stuff too so stay tuned

Comment is about Tonight I will go home and cry (blog)

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No need for apologies, MC. Your observations are always welcome.

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Apologies, JC. My comment should have been a referral to the
theme not the actual content.

Comment is about KEN DODD'S DOG'S DAD'S DIED (blog)

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Thank you, Sal! I appreciate that you always give such positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time to read my poems!!

Comment is about II. (blog)

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Excellent piece. Very well written from first word to last line.?

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I remember this beauty. . .


Just something to keep in mind, Taylor: back then doctors also used to think it something okay to do to be smoking in the delivery room and hospital in general. A lot has changed since then, but the most commendable thing to remember is that you made it through tough times without the help modern people get. Yes it was a struggle, but I'm willing to bet it made you a stronger person for having dealt with it at such a young age. It was Hell I am sure, but look at your successes not your faults to define where you are going and have been.

You've lived several lifetimes already just from what I've read from your first book, Taylor, but you always convey strength when it is needed most. That is inspiring.?

Comment is about I Have Had a Life (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Like a story told on film in the '70s.?

Comment is about Tempted (blog)

Original item by Chris Bainbridge

The word choice made it feel like two separate poems fighting for the same page space. But don't take that as a bad thing - it came out sounding great with the word choice, diction, and adjectives used!

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Comment is about II. (blog)

Original item by ha'azinu

I don't want my intentions to be misconstrued, but I've been poking in on your poetry because from what I've seen so far - they always offer a raw depiction of some topic that is unheard of for most folks or just plain ignored.

That is a talent that should be recognized and lauded. It's a great thing what you're doing with your words to bring recognition and acknowledgement, even if for a moment.

Comment is about Tonight I will go home and cry (blog)

Original item by eve nortley

I've shot and killed one bird with a pellet gun in my life - and I've regretted it ever since. Even had to bury the poor thing because I couldn't reconcile what I had done. Birds are the last remaining dinosaurs and something beautiful - but regardless, this piece was nicely done.

First line reels 'em in, and the rest just keeps them wanting more.?

Comment is about Pomelo (blog)

Original item by Clarke

Such a sad situation..❤

Comment is about Tonight I will go home and cry (blog)

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Thanks all for the comments. Although a ‘send up’ parody, it was significant that once the ‘contemp’ vote was over, there was only a handful of MPs in the House to listen to some very important speeches, I sort of rest my case...?

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Original item by Rick Varden

so sad my husband would feel the same way he doesnt want to be a burden on me
Glad you have forund your life though and you didnt sit and give up
great poems keep up the great work

Comment is about I Have Had a Life (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Brilliant, thought provoking and amusing poem Randy. A confession would be refreshing in a world of trumped up dating profiles and swiping left and right. Vulnerability should be a desirable trait. ? Google is the one true confessional I reckon.... One look at a search history would give away a lot. Well done on POTW.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Confessions’ by Randy Horton (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

Love it..although no explanations to the confessions it was completely understood. Nice word "commingle"

Comment is about Confessions (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

Ray,

This poem is completely lovely. I have read it over, and over, and over.
I just stopped writing this to read it again.
The description in it is so rich. It has a nostalgic, past times feel which makes it even lovelier.
As Kate G says, it really does capture innocent attraction in the most wonderful way.
Every line is gorgeous.
I am not normally one who suffers from envy, but I find myself envious of your talents.
When I read stuff this good it makes me wonder why I bother writing.
Maybe one day I will write something this good.
To engage people, and fill them with some awe and joy, as you have done for me with this poem, is a very great gift.
I'm going to print it off and put it in my folder full of my favourite poems.
I have heard the name John Betjeman but that's it. Today I'm going to Liverpool with the girls from work. I'm going to buy a book of his poems and read them over Christmas. If they are anything like this I'm going to love them.
Thanks for sharing this poem Ray.
Beno.

Comment is about AUBURN HAIR (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you all so much ?

Comment is about Midnight Cafe Dreams (blog)

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Our wonderful companions.. lovely Lynn ?

Comment is about WOOF WOOF (blog)

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Well said Don.?

Comment is about Why Do I Write Poetry? (blog)

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Excellent piece of truth D.K.

Comment is about Eating Healthy (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Beautiful poem..?

Comment is about SUNRISE (blog)

Original item by Ciaran Cunningham

Exquisite! The last four lines wrapped it up beautifully!?

Comment is about The Non Event (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Tender words from a tender heart! Nice?

Comment is about Midnight Cafe Dreams (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Congratulations Taylor...a very powerful piece!??

Comment is about The Huntress (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Great piece. Well structured, interesting and informative. Loved it!?

Comment is about The wonder of the worm (blog)

Original item by hugh

Well said Don! ? I'd rather be a poor writer than a rich person with no thoughts to put on paper!

Comment is about Why Do I Write Poetry? (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Martin, I think sometimes of how this street of celebrity runs both ways--there are those who sell and those who buy.

I mean, we each, here on WoL could be considered sellers of a sort--what would it be like to be for any one of us to be stalked by the full power of national media?

Really, I believe it has every bit as much to do with appetite as what's displayed on the menu...

Thanks for the nudge, Martin.

Rachel

Comment is about Pay (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks to Brian and Anya for liking and thanks To Sal and David for commenting.

I shall look up that Quote Sal thank you

David you are not far wrong in your comments. Maybe I am just getting to be a moaning old man but I really do tire of this whole notion of celebrity that some people seem to place so much value in.

Love to all
Martin

Comment is about Pay (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi Lynn, I enjoyed reading your comments. As always I do appreciate your support and take on my poetry. Thank you..?

Comment is about The Huntress (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Hugh thank you for commenting. Watch out for the sequel..?

Comment is about The Huntress (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Actually, MC, this is not a re-post. This one is about Ken Dodd’s dog’s dad. The original was about Ken Dodd’s dad’s dog. (Original below).
An easy mistake to make!
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=20150

Comment is about KEN DODD'S DOG'S DAD'S DIED (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I don’t think there will be many people voting again it’s not worth the effort our lives and work has been deminished all because of greed .And they don’t deserve our breath . Wendy x

Comment is about ‘PARLIAMENT’ (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Some fear being alone. Clearly, you are free from this concern.
Solitude is a welcome thing when it is welcome! Being content in
one's own company is a blessing beyond price.

Comment is about Alone (blog)

Original item by Joey Nelson

JC - a good one is always worth repeating.
The proof of that truth's in the woof!

Comment is about KEN DODD'S DOG'S DAD'S DIED (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

An understandable "take" on the current state of politics here in the
UK. But, as Churchill observed, the existing entity is better that the
alternative...a bit like life and death!
The really regrettable aspect is that much of what is being witnessed
now is the result of elected politicians forgetting their proper job of
remembering where they get their power from and setting out on a
course that persuades them to believe they have the "right" to give
that power away without explaining what they're up to.
Imagine any government minister telling constituents "Thanks for the
power you've invested in us. We're now going to give that away to
others you didn't vote for so they can make decisions that affect
your lives. Sorry - what was that? Did you say 'You must be joking'? Well. actually, don't tell anyone - but we're serious."

Comment is about ‘PARLIAMENT’ (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Simple - and simply true.

Comment is about Why Do I Write Poetry? (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Droll - with more than a dollop of truth!
A little of what you fancy
Does you good,
But what I really fancy
Is a piled high plate of pud!

Comment is about Eating Healthy (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thank you, Kate and Alan.

Comment is about KEN DODD'S DOG'S DAD'S DIED (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Kate G, Douglas & raypool. I do use repetition quite a bit, hopefully in a positive way ?

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