Thank you all.

Comment is about Autumn leaves to be reborn (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thanks a lot Jacob and Jon and Keith for supporting this poem. It was not an easy poem to write and I didnt expect it to be popular. Is it a coincidence that we four are men? Generally, people don't like writing that deals with modern Britain (or the US in Jacob's case) with any degree of grit. Betjeman's sentimental depiction of metroland is the rawest most people can take - and that is about 1950s suburbia. Many people prefer Christmas card verses. John

Comment is about Inner City Blues (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

The maternal relationship has some very special qualities to it, least of all a perceptive nature which far exceeds any other person. There is an innate bond which is often inexplicable. My mother had eyes on the side of her head also. She was also wired for sound.

Good poem
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Mother's Eyes (blog)

Original item by d.knape

no place to hide.
Mothers know where
we live.

Comment is about Mother's Eyes (blog)

Original item by d.knape

A good autumnal poem.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Autumn leaves to be reborn (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Now if more American poets stuck to writing poetry instead of articles about it. . .?

Go ahead, somebody ask me something stupid.?

Comment is about American Life in Poetry: The Appearance of Modernism (article)

Original item by Mike Took

Great analogy of the porcelain masks, my mother loves those things. Humbling sentiment.?

Comment is about the mask (blog)

Original item by Brooke

It could be complicated changing his birth certificate, so much depends on proof and documents now but good for him, let him be what he wants to be.

Hannah

Comment is about 69 t0 45 (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

A great poem embracing our love for our parents and the sadness of old age creeping up on them.My parents frequently walk into my brain with happy memorable visits when I see pictures to remind of them spread around the house.

Comment is about Always Yesterday (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Pure excellence.

Comment is about Inner City Blues (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

The pieces of yours I've read so far have a definite metaphysical or philosophical edge to them, and they are a treat to read.?

Comment is about Doors and windows (blog)

Original item by Pagan Poetry

Good use of rhyme.?

Comment is about Unbearable Anguish. (blog)

Original item by Nick

I agree, we have to write as we feel.
Often my poetry doesn't rhyme but I like to put in a couple of rhyming lines to add the drama.
Rhyming is not always easy and is a skill.

Hannah

Comment is about Setting the Bar (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I love the poem, but god do I fucking hate raking leaves!?

Comment is about Autumn leaves to be reborn (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Mum loved gardening
When spring came she was happy
And she wet her plants

Comment is about Three Haikus (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Fantastic, great, funny.
Love it.

Hannah

Comment is about Desire (blog)

Original item by hugh

This is a beautiful poem.
I notice leaves, the different colours and textures and sizes and as you show in your poem, torn down by the winds.

Hannah

Comment is about Autumn leaves to be reborn (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Very nice Keith ?

Comment is about Down Under (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I enjoyed this poem very, very, much.
The imagery it created for me took me to places I love very much and miss when I'm not there. I can't wait to return in January and you have inspired to do some writing why I'm there.
Thanks for posting this Mr Braddock. It's helped me chill out after a hard day in intensive care. I'm going to sit with my whiskey in hand and mull over it a few more times.

Comment is about Glenbrittle – the loch. (blog)

Original item by Alan Travis Braddock

You paint a dark landscape of what has become a reality in many parts of the land. Is this what we have come down to? I think so as you rightly say there is no turning back. A hapless people.

The poem describes well a scene familiar to many but such is its content that we mentally cast a sideways glance.

Thank you for this John

Keith

Comment is about Inner City Blues (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

A beautiful nostalgic poem Fred enjoyed it immensely..?

Comment is about Sweet Memories (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Wonderful Lynn ?

Comment is about GOODBYE MY LOVE (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

Another interesting subject Don..?

Comment is about 69 t0 45 (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank's

Comment is about 3:32 AM (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Tastey...Hugh?

Comment is about Full of beans (blog)

Original item by hugh

So well worded the utter pain and hopelessness is palpable...❤

Comment is about the mask (blog)

Original item by Brooke

Thanks again to Linda and Pam for making us all wellcome to perform our poetry on this special day.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Santa parks his sledge
leaving Cheshire set last
now to enjoy giving
the very last present
might take him a while!

Comment is about November 2018 Collage Poem: Cheshire Housewives (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Hugh - you're incorrigible. I shall look at my 57 can with
moist eyes now...riven with regret for this unfortunate.
So now Heinz is a has-bean? Or - as the Yanks might say: he's toast!

Comment is about Full of beans (blog)

Original item by hugh

But all art is surely derivative - and that in itself is a form of
plagiarism. And plagiarism is imitation by any other name - and imitation is said to be a considerable compliment.
Copy?
Right!

Comment is about Rules Of Conduct (blog)

Original item by d.knape

This made me grin - thanks for that! As for making a
woman smile, that's a good pointer to making some
headway in any relationship imho.

Comment is about fatal attraction (blog)

Original item by eve nortley

thanks for the comments on 'falling down the cracks in the pavement' Keith - yes - I needed some light relief after the war poetry of the last month or so - been on a tour of 6 gigs in 7 days last week delivering the set of poems and music that I released about WW1 in 2014. It has been fulfilling but emotionally draining - I needed to let off some steam and let out some jeans :-)
Ian

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

thanks for the comment on 'a poppy in winter' Taylor - yep - it was really all about choice - I don't think a soldier fighting in WW1 would have wanted 'remembrance' to be just about remembering (which I think is the red poppy message) without pairing it with learning lessons (Which I think the white poppy encourages)
cheers
Ian

Comment is about Taylor Crowshaw (poet profile)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

thanks for your comments on 'a poppy in winter' Mark - I'm not really advocating the white poppy as the only form of remembrance - I think the red poppy is for that - the white poppy is more a reminder to think about peace when we remember. I wear both side by side because remembrance, on its own, is not enough for me
cheers
Ian

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for all the comments - interesting reading :-)
Ian

Comment is about A Poppy In Winter (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

TC and KG - many thanks for the comments. I've modified
one line very slightly to suit the theme as intended.

Comment is about MIND - HOW YOU GO!! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

sometimes our conduct
needs monitoring.
(this is an example of.)

Comment is about Rules Of Conduct (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I look for ideas in the paper. It's surprising what you can find which is true and humourous. It also helps educate. I feel a bit like a WOL roving reporter. ?

Comment is about 69 t0 45 (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Hilarious Hugh

Comment is about Wayne's pain turns out to be a sore point (blog)

Original item by hugh

full of beans to follow,watch this space

Comment is about Wayne's pain turns out to be a sore point (blog)

Original item by hugh

Great interview. ?

Comment is about 69 t0 45 (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks Beno. And good to see you back.

Comment is about Cutting The Line (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Beautifully crafted ?

Comment is about GOODBYE MY LOVE (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

Lovely

Comment is about GOODBYE MY LOVE (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

Thank you for listening ?

Comment is about I Am Not Free (blog)

Original item by Joanna Halliday

I'd love to comment but can't remember what I was going to say....

Comment is about MIND - HOW YOU GO!! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks!

Comment is about The Remission (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Thanks for your comment on Word Me Up Jennifer, I look forward to discovering more if your work.

Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

I'll try, Kev.

Comment is about RUGBY FATBOYS BLUES 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Ian,

One of your very best. The content is topical and humorous with perfect rhyming. This has to be published. It will go down as a classic.

Thanks indeed

Keith

Comment is about Falling Down The Cracks In The Pavement (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley