yep I have to agree, Limbo land as you call it Tommy is totally erroneous
Comment is about Christianity and other myths (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Thanks Keith, Don and Brian and Anya for adding your hopes and thoughts to this.
David, of course nothing like this declaration could hold water for reasons of human nature itself and its ramifications. Opposites must always be inherent, otherwise there would indeed be no progress nor progression. It intrigues me that Utopia has a strong allure - I suppose art gives that a body in itself, and I suppose religious conviction too. We can all make our own kind of peace with the world, but millennia will pass or a world cataclysm before any real improvement can come. Sounds pessimistic.
Graham, there obviously is some tribal behaviour in herds or group thinking patterns, but I was certainly not likening the spirit in the poem to any flashback to instinctive behaviour, in fact the opposite: a suspension of it. I feel your view may be rather simplistic in the light of what is socially observable, though I admit your assessment does describe the sort of Victorian conception that we inherited in this country in 19th c. with respect. Thanks for your observations!
Finally, I will say that the Super Hero does not appear in this particular fantasy, perhaps we the readers might be playing the role.
Beno, Jon, Darren and Kate lovely to get your likes! Nice to see you online again Beno.
Many thanks all. Ray
Comment is about THE ASSEMBLY OF MEN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Nice! Too much torte aux citrons?
Jennifer
Comment is about Weekly routine (blog)
Original item by Becky Who
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 20:32
That's really good of you Jennifer. I just give things a twist trying to not take them too seriously ; surprising what comes to mind. Thanks a lot.
Ray
Comment is about STANNAH STAIRLIFT (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thanks for your comment Jennifer - go back as far as you like! Rhythm and rhyme, use them all the time.
Ray
Comment is about THE HOLY GHOST (blog)
Original item by ray pool
A doctrine conjured up with no scriptural validity and quite probably damaged countless peoples lives. Another myth.
Keith
Comment is about Christianity and other myths (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Whoa, MC! Double dosage! That would stun a Cape Buffalo.
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Having your cake and drinking it too?! Now the fun gets even better! I wonder if anyone ever thought of a Madeira
-wine flavoured slice to enhance that afternoon dalliance?
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Shades of the Inquisition, equally distorted and perverse, and expert in the land of make believe and fear.
Nicely expressed Tommy.
Ray
Comment is about Christianity and other myths (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Bonkers. Great fun.
Comment is about Wayne's pain turns out to be a sore point (blog)
Original item by hugh
You were missed. Hope you can make the next one.
Comment is about RUGBY FATBOYS BLUES 2 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Full of imagery.. Magical, Keith..?
Comment is about The Valley of Chimneys (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Brian, Jon and Jennifer,
Thank you for your comments. They are much appreciated.
Keith
Comment is about The Fireplace (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Jennifer,
Thank you for this comment. You are right in your assessment that values have vanished and that nothing has replaced religion but the Insitution of the Church itself must accept some responsibility for what has happened. Dare I use the expression.....we need to get back to basics, as that is the only way for some guidance and direction to point the way forward.
Keith
Comment is about Reformation (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Scorn the sort now growing up
All out of shape from toe to top;
Their unremembering hearts and heads
The base-born products of base beds.
Comment is about American Life in Poetry: The Appearance of Modernism (article)
Original item by Mike Took
Quite, Brian. I grind my blue pills into the mix. But I have to make sure I don’t offer it to the boys when they come round for poker.
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 15:39
That's what I meant John...a bottle of cake.
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
So well expressed. Unfortunately so many brothers and sisters don't get on, which is sad. Lucky kids.
Jennifee
Comment is about Sisters (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Is true that sometimes you are shown kindness when you least expect it. (Also the opposite!) I have broken my arm, and have it in a large plaster cast. Everone now stops on pedestrian crossings!!!!! Unheard of here, where you have to really watch out for people phoning or texting or using internet etc. The only other time I have noticed this was when pushing a pram! Loved it.
jennifer
Comment is about Out Of The Blue (blog)
Original item by d.knape
great! especially liked the divorce haiku!!!! Jennifer
Comment is about More haiku or hughku (blog)
Original item by hugh
Many thanks for your thoughts, Brian, Don and MC.
The Madeira in question is of course cake. (Last verse). I’m sure I would have been hauled before the PC police if it had been wine. It’s where that Weinstein fella went wrong.
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Paradise!! No Tv blaring away -perhaps a good book to hand? My ideal in summer is a comfortable seat in the shade, with a book and a dog, in winter just as you describe it! Grape juice with both, red in winter and chilled sparkling white in summer! Loved it!
Jennifer
Comment is about The Fireplace (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Never fear to bring good cheer
It's what brings other poets here.
When with gloom we're inundated
Be sure to know you're vindicated!
Comment is about What Do I Write to Increase Comment ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Beautiful words, and sadly so true. Religion did give us ethics by which to regulate our lives, more or less strictly according to how committed we were. Now it seems that these ethics have vanished, and the general attitude is 'I want it all . I want it now'. N othing has appeared to replace religion.
Jennifer
Comment is about Reformation (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Wed 14th Nov 2018 14:29
Sometimes we get more than we give
that is what life is about
unexpectedly comes the kindest act
funny how it all works out.
Comment is about Out Of The Blue (blog)
Original item by d.knape
It's interesting when I reflect back on writing this. At the time I seemed to think doom and gloom was getting the comments and laughter wasn't. I wanted to bring brightness to the site.
OK, comments are nice but let's face it we basically write for ourselves. But now we have the internal tug-of-war. Cathartic verses the need to be recognised and appreciated.
I'm a Spike Milligan type character. We both went to the same School of Silliness...oh, I've told you this already. Poor Spike - "I told you I was ill" - they thought it was a joke - he then up and died ?
Comment is about What Do I Write to Increase Comment ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Hi Ray!
agree with Taylor a glimpse into the not so distant future! Very funny, but not unkind. Liked the wallpaper looking down at you! You have a great talent for creating poetry out of such ordinary, everyday happenings.
Jennifer
Comment is about STANNAH STAIRLIFT (blog)
Original item by ray pool
This points to more fun that's finger-pickin' good!
Comment is about Wayne's pain turns out to be a sore point (blog)
Original item by hugh
I was never sure whether the Madeira in question was cake
or wine. But either way, this well-read homily to the
ways of cunning over youth is worth running across the
palate!
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Comment better late than never! Loved the rythm of it.
Jennifer
Comment is about THE HOLY GHOST (blog)
Original item by ray pool
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:57
Love this line...Shifting thoughts is like doing laundry,
Separating the wash
Great poem. I'm glad to have stumbled upon your work.?
Comment is about Sharpening Knives (blog)
Original item by Pagan Poetry
It's Gina here John, Tina's sis
I've got luscious luvvlies you'd like
But invite me for madeira by your bedside
I'd have to say get on yer bike
You can't pull the Flanders and Swann trick
It might work with your ladies and thee
But Gina and Tina they are virgins
And want to keep virginity
Now this will be a shock to Brian's system
He didn't know Tina was pure
She never gave in to madeira
'Cause Keith tightly reined her for sure ?
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:35
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:32
Haven't we all felt like this. Very poignant Douglas.
Comment is about Miraculous (blog)
Original item by Douglas MacGowan
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:28
Can't stop John...just off round to the Offie to buy a bottle.
Comment is about "HAVE SOME MADEIRA, M'DEAR" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:26
Hi Robert, as one who can't abide small talk - I can relate. Loved the juxtaposition of first world problems with those of more pressing concern.
Comment is about The Remission (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:22
Wonderful Daniel. I have more contemporary experiences of war and love war poetry and art. Keep it coming.
Comment is about THE PLACE WHERE ONLY DEAD MEN SLEEP (blog)
Original item by Daniel Dwyran
Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:15
love your bio. now that's funny.
is it bio-degradable?
Comment is about walkingman (poet profile)
Original item by walkingman
Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:06
get back on your bike!
save your shoes
save your soul!
wink.
Comment is about walkingman (poet profile)
Original item by walkingman
Wed 14th Nov 2018 13:04
I'll be brief. Thanks!!
wink.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Much appreciated Anya. That was me on a gig as I am now. xxx
Comment is about 02842-0095-SM (1).jpg (photo)
Original item by ray pool
Great poem Hugh..as always you never fail to amuse..thank you ?
Comment is about Wayne's pain turns out to be a sore point (blog)
Original item by hugh
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 08:42
Ha Don. You made me giggle. I can only write about what I'm dwelling on in the moment and don't stop to think how it will be received. Something goes on a loop in my brain and it won't stop until it comes out. It's interesting to have comments but irrelevant for me as the act of penning is cathartic. That said, thank God I have a day job though.... ?
Comment is about What Do I Write to Increase Comment ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
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Wed 14th Nov 2018 08:38
Thought provoking. Thanks Joanna.
Comment is about I Am Not Free (blog)
Original item by Joanna Halliday
HaleStormN
Wed 14th Nov 2018 21:35
Thank you Anya ?xxx
Comment is about Find Me A Denim Jacket (blog)
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