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Big Sal

Sun 21st Oct 2018 12:09

Beautiful poetry requires good music. Anya taught me that.?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LG-FKlpUTI

Holding these moments hostage until they become a part of what makes us who we are. .

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Peter Taylor

Sun 21st Oct 2018 11:18

This a lovely poem and one that recognises beautifully that a life can be made in or by a moment.
Peter T

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Jon Stainsby

Sun 21st Oct 2018 11:14

This is wonderful!! Life enhancing.

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Don Matthews

Sun 21st Oct 2018 10:42

Yes for me too ?

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Don Matthews

Sun 21st Oct 2018 10:40

Brian - but FF aren't cool anymore. How'm I gonna get a chick like the lucky guy in the pic?

Hey? What? Who's that old fuddy-duddy with those funny feet things? Dunno. Obviously hasn't seen the latest promo video ?

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Rick Varden

Sun 21st Oct 2018 09:56

Very well structured I love this.

Fred??

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Rick Varden

Sun 21st Oct 2018 09:55

Thanks Taylor, as you, I love the challenge of rhyme. Take care?

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Sun 21st Oct 2018 08:44

Stick with the FF's Don.

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Ben

Sun 21st Oct 2018 08:02

Well put Kyle and it was a privilege to see you perform at Fire and Dust.

I'd like to think that in years to come there will be someone out there writing a similar article to what you have just written but instead of Jonathan Davis they will be citing Kyle McCall Wilson as their pivotal point.

And in my book, you're way more inspirational than I have ever found the lead singer of Korn!

Looking forward to hearing you again.

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sun 21st Oct 2018 07:35

Beautiful Peter..thank you ?

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sun 21st Oct 2018 07:33

I don't know about those..

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mike booth

Sun 21st Oct 2018 07:33

We campaign in poetry, we govern in prose, we think in poetry, we work in prose, we fly on poetry, we crawl in prose, we love in poetry, we fight in prose, we break rules in poetry, we make rules in prose... not for nothing is the word for beauty poetic or lyrical. And the word for mundane prosaic.
Great article... I would argue art should not be put into boxes - the question “is it a poem?”, like “Is it art?” Should be secondary to “does it move or touch or challenge me?” M

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Jon Stainsby

Sun 21st Oct 2018 07:29

Throwaway society!!

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mike booth

Sun 21st Oct 2018 07:26

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Jon Stainsby

Sun 21st Oct 2018 06:48

I woke up this morning and saw all the likes. I am touched by your kindness.

Thank you all so much.

Jon xx

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Jon Stainsby

Sun 21st Oct 2018 06:42

Great. Love it

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elPintor

Sun 21st Oct 2018 01:29

I watched a young boxer, today, describe the desire to dream of his mother who had passed--for her guidance, that he felt so alone without. It seemed he'd been on a long losing streak, having lost the one person whom he wanted to make feel proud.

I might be somewhat off from your intent, but I believe profound experiences such as those we share with loved ones are often stored in the language/symbolism of the subconscious and have the capability of appearing unexpectedly--that's what this says to me.

a very touching piece of writing, Jon,

Rachel

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Tori Hamilton

Sun 21st Oct 2018 01:24

Thank you. Means a lot.

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 21st Oct 2018 01:20

Take your partners for the last dance....!
Good imagery, well expressed.

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 21st Oct 2018 01:16

Emotional and effective. As TC observes: eloquently expressed.
How quick the passing of the years;
Best to remember laughing so hard
It brought us close to tears.

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 21st Oct 2018 01:04

This shows no sign of going away...with the media on the
boil for this deed against one of their own.

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elPintor

Sun 21st Oct 2018 00:23

I've been watching Showtime's THIS AMERICAN LIFE and found a particular segment very poignant and strongly relevant to the human experience I was trying to convey through the post...

Though it may not be immediately apparent as to why it's so, I found it so touching that I wanted to find a way to include it, here.

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Don Matthews

Sun 21st Oct 2018 00:08

Dark, but good rhyming Ray ?

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sun 21st Oct 2018 00:04

Wow Avishek..powerful poem..?

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sun 21st Oct 2018 00:02

Age hard to deal with when the body betrays the mind...good poem D.K. ?

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sun 21st Oct 2018 00:02

Age hard to deal with when the body betrays the mind...good poem D.K. ?

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 20th Oct 2018 23:59

?no words today Damon..only love..xx

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 20th Oct 2018 23:57

Beautiful Jon, such sadness carried with us once our precious parents depart this life..?

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Laney

Sat 20th Oct 2018 23:56

Thank you all❤️

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 20th Oct 2018 23:52

A haunting poem Ray..thank you..?

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Taylor Crowshaw

Sat 20th Oct 2018 23:47

Excellent Fred enjoyed this from beginning to end. ?

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Sat 20th Oct 2018 23:19

Just in time for the last dance Ray...a gentleman's excuse me.

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Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:58

Jon My Mum died about a year ago. I don't think about her every day as perhaps some might, or think that I would. But I do have occasions such as you have described when I think deeply about my relationship with her. And your poem has brought about such an occasion.

A sensitive piece Jon.

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Heart of Lead

Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:40

I love this! Absolutely magnificent. The rhythm is excellent and the imagery is striking.

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Heart of Lead

Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:37

Beautiful imagery. A harsh dream and I feel the cold without it ever being mentioned.

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Big Sal

Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:27

Excellent imagery.?

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Big Sal

Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:24

Your poem reminded me of this song, Jon. In it, he talks about his father.

You did well with this. ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj5Z9bLzEo0

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raypool

Sat 20th Oct 2018 22:21

I sense here a sort of compulsion in your poem Joanna. A sort of emotional detachment while in an intimate environment expressed in a sort of staccato voice. Powerful thoughts indeed. Congratulations on winning POTW.

Ray

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raypool

Sat 20th Oct 2018 21:51

I sense a big weight released through words Avishek, a burden, and consequently I feel for the message and wish good luck for you( or whoever this is aimed at).

Ray

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raypool

Sat 20th Oct 2018 21:18

I think that you carry the shadow of your parents where once you bathed in their light, but it can be a strong feeling indeed. A simple eulogy Jon.

Ray

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Jemima Jones

Sat 20th Oct 2018 20:46

A lot of hard work in putting this brilliant piece together VHH but well worth the effort. Thank you. Jemima.

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Jemima Jones

Sat 20th Oct 2018 20:43

M.C, little have the perpetrators understood the weight of condemnation they are about to bring down on theirs and Saudi royal heads. What complete fools! Thank you. Jemima.

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Sat 20th Oct 2018 20:32

This touched me deeply, Jon. It is tender and loving and filled with warmth. Thank you! Jane?

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Caoimhe June Jane Ryan

Sat 20th Oct 2018 18:41

Wow. I'm speechless.
Although it hurts to hear such deep words I love the purity and vulnerability in this.
Regardless of that. I hope you will feel ok soon and your heart will be mended ?

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Sat 20th Oct 2018 18:30

With shares in BAE I also don't wan't to alienate Saudi...selfish or what???!!!

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Hazel ettridge

Sat 20th Oct 2018 17:39

First two lines perfect.

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Louis Audet

Sat 20th Oct 2018 17:09

Thanks Rachel, my job is a bit stressful at the moment so I appreciate dreaming of the spices.

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Graham Sherwood

Sat 20th Oct 2018 16:47

Is there to be a leaver's Westminster Walk do you think?

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jennifer Malden

Sat 20th Oct 2018 16:43

If they're in the dark, at least smoke can't get into their eyes, and perhaps they find the happiness they seek when dancing cheek to cheek!

Lovely, Jennifer

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Brian Blanchard

Sat 20th Oct 2018 16:42

Meanwhile, a mob of thousands approaches the U.S. southern border demanding to be let in...stand strong Britain!

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