Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Profile image

Heart of Lead

Sat 10th Nov 2018 22:28

Beautiful and ancient. Calm of that which is forgotten. I have felt this in the silence of empty cathedrals. Echoes, just echoes of memory. Well done.

Comment is about Reformation (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

DESMOND CHILDS

Sat 10th Nov 2018 22:26

Thank you Big Sal for your comments, I would like a surplus of imagery myself. Thank you Anya, Brian and Charlotte, glade you enjoyed my poem.
Congratulations Anya on your position with WOL, I feel sure you will enjoy it. good luck.

Much appreciate des

Comment is about angst of night (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Profile image

Don Matthews

Sat 10th Nov 2018 22:06

'Aint you yet solved get back poem ?
Oh dearie dearie me
It should be very simple dk
Use keyboard wizardry ?

Comment is about Keyboard Inspiration (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

Douglas MacGowan

Sat 10th Nov 2018 19:50

A good example of a poem where nature is spoken of in human terms. I like this one.

Comment is about A tale Of The Riverbank (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

Profile image

Douglas MacGowan

Sat 10th Nov 2018 19:48

What a beautiful representation of a person in your life!

Comment is about Three Poems in Tana (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 19:28

Hi Phillip, I am really enjoying reading your poetry.
Thank you for taking the time to read some of my work. I really do appreciate it...?

Comment is about Phils Words (poet profile)

Original item by Phils Words

Profile image

keith jeffries

Sat 10th Nov 2018 19:10

MC.,
Thank you for this.
Keith

Comment is about LAST REPORT (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Profile image

Mae Foreman

Sat 10th Nov 2018 18:59

Thank you ladies! ?

Comment is about Skinny Dipping (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Big Sal

Sat 10th Nov 2018 18:35

Forget-me-nots with prettier petals, a flower by any other name.?

Comment is about Roses everywhere when you try to forget me (blog)

Original item by Rosie Priest

Big Sal

Sat 10th Nov 2018 18:34

The repeated use of the word 'gaze' made me continuously think of the word 'quartz' which in turn brought a surplus of imagery itself.

Well done.

Comment is about angst of night (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Profile image

Ankita Srivastava

Sat 10th Nov 2018 18:11

Thanks Avishek for commenting on my poetry

Comment is about AVISHEK GHOSH (poet profile)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

<Deleted User> (18980)

Sat 10th Nov 2018 17:09

A really good piece Chris with a fine rhyme and rhythm structure.

Comment is about Lie to Me (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 16:57

Love it..

Comment is about Keyboard Inspiration (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

raypool

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:50

Hi Hannah, welcome. You flatter me and you read my stuff in the right frame of mind, an open one.

Very kind Keith. Your experience consolidates some of my lines, though I may exaggerate for effect sometimes; a comment like yours is gratifying and it is frustrating how we are deprived having been offered more than can be fulfilled.

Ray

Comment is about SUICIDE STREET (blog)

Original item by ray pool

d.knape

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:48


how does one get back to a poem
after you hit "add entry"?

Comment is about Keyboard Inspiration (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

raypool

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:44

I'm looking down at you all, in the wrong queue of course, having my poem judged up there, and I have to take responsibility for the irony . My sense of humour doesn't allow me to become overwhelmed by such technical aids as the famous stairway.

Brian, twice in one night is more than I manage at home, mate, but thanks. I assume so, yes.

Douglas, it's nice you saw it that way, thanks!

Thank you Taylor, glad you enjoyed it in a sympathetic way.

Don, as you queue to go up, someone is coming down. Nothing is perfect. Thanks !!

Tops marks for Mark for the pun. Thanks!

Hannah, Jon and Anya too kind.!

Ray

Comment is about STANNAH STAIRLIFT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:42

Thanks everyone for the comments and likes.
Gnome Man's Land M.C.love it
Gnome going back Brian, hilarious
Anya, Don, Keith, Jon, your support is always very welcome and appreciated..?

Comment is about The Gnome from Home (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Profile image

keith jeffries

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:42

dk.,

A good poem but I am completely unable to use a keyboard to compose poetry, even a message or letter I find difficult. For some inexplicable reason I must use pen and paper which does not mean that I am a digital native but that my mind and hand need to work in unison which provides for a better flow of thoughts and ideas.

Well done and thanks

Keith

Comment is about Keyboard Inspiration (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:34

My observation elsewhere (not answered) that women in the
form of motherhood have so much influence (power?) over
us in life - for good or bad - is, to me, given added force in these lines.

Comment is about sexism (blog)

Original item by nunya

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:26

Like Don's contribution - this essay into gnome man's land -
droll and welcome.

Comment is about The Gnome from Home (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Profile image

raypool

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:25

A gorgeous and full bloodied poem full of dark and mysterious wisdom which the Kletzmer music emphasizes perfectly. You obviously know your subject and I enjoyed the whole experience of reading and listening John. I have worked with Jewish bands myself as a pianist and have experienced the effect it has on its devotees.

Ray

Comment is about ROMANY (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:22

Bound to be pop'lar!
I leave this with a smile.

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:18

Simple and affecting.

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Profile image

raypool

Sat 10th Nov 2018 15:16

Dark waters and an injection of caution - a spirited poem which leads us into the eye of a power struggle. So much can be passed on my parents - you'd need many books worth of analysis to cover this, yet it's right under our noses, Rachel.

Comment is about sexism (blog)

Original item by nunya

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 14:36

Wonderful atmospheric poem. I was hooked from beginning to end..❤

Comment is about ROMANY (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 14:28

I enjoyed this Mae..swimming with choices..good line. ?

Comment is about Skinny Dipping (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Profile image

Jon Stainsby

Sat 10th Nov 2018 14:15

Thank you, Ankita

Comment is about Words (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Profile image

Ankita Srivastava

Sat 10th Nov 2018 14:12

Yes, indeed such people exists who reminds us to have faith in humanity. They are like angels sent by God, who appears when we are hopeless. Loved your work.

Comment is about There are people ... (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Profile image

Ankita Srivastava

Sat 10th Nov 2018 14:09

Lost love is a pain. I remember the line feeling of love is the most beautiful but separation is unbearably painful from a story I read during school time. Loved the rhyme and the way you expressed feelings by words.

Comment is about I Promise...Farewell (blog)

Original item by Cat_Siren00

Profile image

Ankita Srivastava

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:56

Words-- Julius Ceaser, Cassius, Brutus and Mark Antony. It was all about the words.
Loved your work.

Comment is about Words (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Profile image

AM Cash

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:51

Inspired by Anthem for Doomed Youth by 2nd Lt, W. Owen MC.

Comment is about Bells of Time (blog)

Original item by AM Cash

Profile image

Ankita Srivastava

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:46

Loved it. It reminded me of my childhood.

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

<Deleted User> (17799)

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:35

Your poetry is amazing

Comment is about AVISHEK GHOSH (poet profile)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

<Deleted User> (17799)

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:31

I love this, very dark indeed but everyone goes through something sometimes... stay strong!

Comment is about Journey (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

Profile image

Mae Foreman

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:30

Beutiful piece Keith!

Thank you!

Mae

Comment is about A Welcome Sun (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Profile image

Don Matthews

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:29

I'm trying to make
Some sense of your rhyme
To make up a sensible
Comment that's fine

Poetry slam
Bang on a can?
What e're can that mean?
Dunno, I'll be damn

Now gesture and prattle
Cranking the rattle?
Sounds like the baby's
Gone entered slam battle ?

Ran out of steam.....






Comment is about Poetry Slam (blog)

Original item by cbyrne

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:09

Beautiful nostalgic poem Becky to which I can totally relate..xx

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Profile image

Don Matthews

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:06

Ah Becky - before I got down to the comments your line
'Two sofas, three tellys ago' appealed very much to my 'alternate' way of expressing things. I then saw Brian thought the same way. ?

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Profile image

Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 10th Nov 2018 13:05

The last two lines say it all..just beautiful Keith.

Comment is about A Welcome Sun (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Profile image

keith jeffries

Sat 10th Nov 2018 12:02

Kevin,

Thank you for your comment. I have found that absence has a way of highlighting changes. Being away for ten years and re entering British society I have noticed many different changes in various aspects of life and in particular attitudes. I don´t attribute manners or the lack thereof to any social class as that has no basis in fact. However, there seems to be a rural / urban divide on this issue. Towns are more cosomopolitan than ever before and the life style much more aggressive and faster. Whereas rural communities which are less cosmopolitan tend to be more relaxed and old habits die harder in these places. Close to where I live there is a small council housing estate the children of which are remarkably polite but I do not find their equivalent in the towns and cities. Perhaps a survey needs to be done. Thank you for raising this as confusion can result in prejudice and misinformation.

Keith

Comment is about The Red Poncho (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

C Byrne

Sat 10th Nov 2018 11:50

Well done. Onwards and upwards!

Comment is about Notes from a Poetry Crowd Surfer (article)

Original item by Mike Took

<Deleted User> (18980)

Sat 10th Nov 2018 09:44

Thank you Becky. I too am sorry for your own loss particularly at an early age. Mine was 90 so had a very good innings.

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

<Deleted User> (18980)

Sat 10th Nov 2018 09:41

I'm dozing off as I read it Keith...and I mean in a good way.

Comment is about The Fireplace (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Profile image

keith jeffries

Sat 10th Nov 2018 09:00

Taylor what a gem to read as I begin my day. A poem of love tinged with a delightful humour. Gnomes, well ok, but I prefer pixies or elves.

Good poem
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about The Gnome from Home (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Profile image

Jon Stainsby

Sat 10th Nov 2018 08:56

Bliss

Comment is about The Fireplace (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Profile image

Becky Who

Sat 10th Nov 2018 08:28

I'm sorry for your loss Brian. For us it was 5 years ago - she was 60 - but sometimes it still feels like yesterday.

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Profile image

Jon Stainsby

Sat 10th Nov 2018 08:09

Feelings I have shared, share, and will share.

Thanks,

Jon

Comment is about Rusting Self-Image (blog)

Original item by Heart of Lead

Profile image

Chris Hubbard

Sat 10th Nov 2018 08:04

Hi Taylor,

Your Bio. section just about exactly tracks my own approach to the poetic sensibility. Everyone should - no must - be accepted for their own individual worth.

It's really difficult, I think, to avoid the influence of others who went before us. But we should try as hard as we can to find our own voice; it's there, it just needs freedom and time.

It has taken me more than half a lifetime to find something approaching my own voice (I'm starting to get there, finally).

At the age of 65 (I'm not sure what the world expects from 65 year olds) we all have an infinity of contributions to humanity which never run out.

All the best,

Chris

PS: I feel the same today as I did as a 20 year old!

Comment is about Lie to Me (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

<Deleted User> (18980)

Sat 10th Nov 2018 07:55

Becky - I love the 'two sofas three tellys' line.

And the last line is very moving for me having lost my own mother a year ago.

Comment is about Leaving Home (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

More Comments

◄ Prev123 … 299 … 598 … 897 … 11941195119611971198 … 1495 … 1794 … 2093 … 2392 … 2691 … 298429852986Next ►

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message