There is such a beautiful use of words and turn of phrase here Keith. this puts me in mind of two places
Firstly fountains abbey near Ripon which has little of it left and York minister.
The difference with York minister is it is still standing and still in use.
But with the minister I sense a little of there being almost desecration as there are people selling things inside the place and I can't help feeling it is more a tourist draw than a place of worship. Sorry going off on a tangent there.
This does not detract from making this a lovely poem

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Gripping right to the end with a fabulous flow of words and rhyme.

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I love that opening line Ray absolutely magnificent, it really helps form the piece.
Nice one

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Beautiful

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This is a superb piece of poetry. I love it


Nice one

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I wonder if Mona Lisa herself would have smiled at this one. I dare say she would have done.

Nice one Trevor

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I love the almost casual manner of your delivery which says so much with each line.
Nice one

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Congratulations Jon!

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Very spooky

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Always nice to read something about the moon which you seemed to have covered quite completely and beautifully in this piece. Wonderful stuff Peter

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I particularly love the last stanza which I feel could probably stand as a poem in its own right.

Love it Clara

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I don't normally read poems this long as I have a short attention span. But this one is absolutely excellent. I love the interjection of the rhyme running through the piece that helps to make it what it is.

Nice one

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The line that couldn't be crossed Kage.

Great stuff!

Comment is about Cutting The Line (blog)

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I'm not potty about Harry. To me it's a kid's film adopted by adults to re-live their childhood. Like Doctor Who.

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Great poem

Comment is about Cutting The Line (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Thank you for your kind words. I enjoyed writing this poem,
and I tried to get as close as possible to an ideal structure supporting its ambivalence and sensibilities.
Chris

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A good description of the ache of losing a person.

Comment is about Summer colour (blog)

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A sordid twist on - mother knows best. This itself unfolded like a neatly-placed mannequin in pose.

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Thanks, all for your comments and reading.

Psychological manipulation presents in many forms. Moreover, mothers certainly aren't the sole perpetrators of such tactics, though they are positioned in such a way that these very subtle weapons can be wielded with exceptional efficacy.

Abuse in the form of such mind games is often obfuscated and, indeed, seems to masquerade as love within some caregiver-dependent relationships--I suspect the ways in which it manifests is every bit as diverse as the nature of interpersonal communication itself.

Enjoy what remains of the weekend.

Rachel

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Hi John,

Thanks for your comment. There are dogs and dogs! Those were not the Man's best friend variety.

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'This is how the story goes
the sum life story of a rose.'

These two simple lines. I like.....?

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Sassoon's words were undoubtedly prophetic. We need
only remember Eisenhower's 1950s warnings against the industrial/military alliance - and subsequent conflicts probably wouldn't bear close scrutiny when it comes
to the activities of politicians and armament manufacturers.

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Thanks, as ever, Keith. This is a documentary-poem, its whole content is in the public domain, I am just the (re)presenter of the 'facts'. The whole poem revolves around the title - who was guilty of treason: Sassoon or those generals and politicians who extended the war unnecessarily and in the process cost thousands of soldiers (including Wilfred Owen) their lives?

John

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Thanks for all the lovely comments folks. I would have liked to have done better than rhyme "fun" with "Mum" but I didn't manage to find anything else.

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John,

Thank you for this. Have you read Sassoon´s book, ¨The Memoirs of an Infantry Officer ¨? It provides a comprehensive narrative of his military service, his motives and also his radical change of attitude toward the end of the war.

Keith

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Well done everybody who attended and read, particularly to Linda for organising the event. I am proud to be associated with a such a fine body of fellow poets. sad I could not be there to support you in person. See you tomorrow.

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I'd like to see a book of fairy tale rhymes by you one day.?

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I like the use of long line rhyme. One of those little things I take notice to. Regardless of slam or not, it came out rhythmic.

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Each adjective is well-placed, and every line is spoken with intent. ?

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Hey cool! Now I have a profile picture just as bad ass as yours!?

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Powerful words.

Hannah

Comment is about Dealing with the Dead (blog)

Original item by Andy Humphrey

Well done! Thanks!
Bruce

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I love roses lovely poem thank you..?

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Original item by d.knape

One thing I like about this poem is that I was a good bit into it before I realized that it was at least partly about war.

I like that subtlety. Good job!

Comment is about Ravaged (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Last six lines for me...excellent Martin

Comment is about Ravaged (blog)

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Old master? You're an old master at this type of thing Trev and you've given us another rich canvas to consider. (Poetic or what?!!)

Comment is about Moaning Lisa (blog)

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Gnomeless hilarious Hugh..?

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This is how the story goes
the sum life story of a rose.

Comment is about Red Rose (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Love this funny "take" on a famous portrait and its creation.
The inspiration could be adapted to other well-known works of art to provide further welcome amusement. I recall a famous coastal scene named
The Boyhood of Raleigh - with an old guy pointing out to sea, watched by a couple of attentive lads - which seems to have potential!
More, please!

Comment is about Moaning Lisa (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Spelling...schmelling?
It depends on what you're selling,
But bear in mind you could
Be misunderstood
In the tale you are telling.

Comment is about What I've Done is Dun (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Martin,


This poem is one of the best I have read in a long time as it comes not only from your pen but from the voices of many, some alive others gone before us. A masterpiece which stimulates the imagination with a message which is loud and clear.

Thank you indeed.

Keith

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Original item by Martin Elder

Shit Brian! Graham knows more than the two of us put together. Further research (prompted by Graham) has led me to the existence of Aussie Sandy dunny wipes. Cor, we like things rough down here ?

https://youtu.be/tTvjRyv0c5M

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Dun is a shade of brown. Where did you think Dunny came from?

Comment is about What I've Done is Dun (blog)

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So true Adam. A poignant reflection.

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Thanks for your comment on Homecoming Douglas. ?

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Now there's a new one. Perhaps it's short for dunny. Need to look in my strine dictionary. ?

Comment is about What I've Done is Dun (blog)

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The word DUN...is it strine?

(Sounds like...)

Comment is about What I've Done is Dun (blog)

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I share the sentiment Cat. He knows who he is. . .

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This is beautiful Chris

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Clever Hugh

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