Whether full translation or simply inspired by, this piece has shown its colors well.

Illustrated (figuratively speaking) with lush imagery fit for a painting, and very relatable quotes of wisdom line its innards.

Loved this piece, John.

Comment is about The power to burst the bounds (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Some nice internal rhymes
To trumpet in the cheese
Which never did arrive
So therefore I must cease ?

Where are my coloured faces gone?
They've turned all black and white
Maybe they're missing cheese too
And want some, for to bite

Hello? They've turned up...must've found some cheese

Huh? Cheese run away?...Wot's going on? WOL's smiley face workers gone on strike?...

Comment is about Where’s The Chuffin’ Cheese (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thank you Keith! I appreciate the comments and you reading my poems!

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

I'd think the Atlantic would be fantastic, but who am I to judge??

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Comment is about The Boy Who Was a Funiosity (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Thanks for reading my poems Hugh much appreciated..?

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

Wow. This poem is great.???

Comment is about ISLAND NATION (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Good to see the light side of Taylor.Well done and well rhymed.

Comment is about The Boy Who Was a Funiosity (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Great analogy.

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Sounds like a great tour and looks it too, judging by Laura’s video on YouTube of ‘Nativity ‘73’.

Comment is about Laura Taylor, London, 2018 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

It's the timing of the humor that get's us in trouble, but it's irresistible, like low hanging fruit.

Comment is about The Humor Condition (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Dead proud of you is what we is, Laura. You tell it like is, and like it should be. Dead proud.

Comment is about Laura Taylor, London, 2018 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

The times they are a changin'

Comment is about ISLAND NATION (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you, Jane - to know that a piece has true vigour through being read and liked is one of the great treats in life. I much appreciate your Comment and am humbled by its generosity.
Peter T

Comment is about THOUGHTS OF AUTUMN (blog)

Original item by Peter Taylor

Vanessa was the poet that inspired me to become a spoken word poet myself. I shared my tribute with her on Twitter and she said it was ‘wonderful and heartfelt’ and she wished myself and my daughter ‘unapologetic glory’. I’m pretty blown away.

Comment is about Vanessa Kisuule I Thank You (blog)

Original item by Janey Colbourne

Thanks very much, Janey.

Comment is about Peace, love and understanding have left the building (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thanks Jane - It was definitely a stimulating and creative experience for me. T ?

Hi M C. - It doesn't happen often. But when it does it is very emotive & exciting. T ?

Comment is about 8:04 (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

A fair number of WS's darker tales were made into films -
while lighter subjects were seldom used...except perhaps
for "The Taming of The Shrew" (can you imagine THAT being risked today though?).
One of film's all-time top comedies was "Some Like It Hot" -
with everything going for it...great plot and script, top stars (with even a lovely tongue-in-cheek in-joke via Tony
Curtis's impersonation of Cary Grant's famous voice) -
and the most fondly remembered pay-off line in ANY film.
I must check to see what awards it won.

Comment is about DOOM AND GLOOM (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Really powerful poem Jon. I love this! Well deserved that it’s Poem of the Week this week.

Comment is about Peace, love and understanding have left the building (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Wow Jon, that is brilliant. Very powerful. Totally deserving to be Poem of the Week.

I think this would be an excellent one to read at an open mic. I’ve been to a few and I’m certain this would go down really well. It’s got a great flow and rhythm and a really strong message. I’m encouraging you to go for it! Lots of people are nervous at poetry open mics but we all feel for each other and it’s very supportive in my experience. It’s nice when you get that instant feedback in the applause.

Very well done.

Comment is about ‘Peace, love and understanding have left the building’ is our Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

Round Robin Review

Like a butterfly spreading its wings for the first time - - -

We create a place of trust empathy and support - - -

Thought you put together a fantastic night of poetry

When you on the mic there was not a hint of how you described yourself at all

Enjoyed reading

Nigel

Comment is about Nicola Hulme (poet profile)

Original item by Nicola Hulme

Love the poem Trev. I'm not a big burger fan but when I do have one I agree with the cheese thing.

Comment is about Where’s The Chuffin’ Cheese (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Just a bit of fun!

Comment is about Where’s The Chuffin’ Cheese (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Holy Macaroni Hugh. Nice pasta twist. T ?

Comment is about Spaghetti (blog)

Original item by hugh

There seems to be something of a "Hollywood" view of poetry around nowadays. How they love to unburden views
of serious social subjects, triumphing (or gloriously failing) over adversity! It's a tragedy that tragedy should be so
popular!
Ask yourself: how many times has a great comedy film
been nominated for, let alone won, an Oscar? ?

Comment is about DOOM AND GLOOM (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

dk I think you in deep trouble
Cos humour it won't go away (as you've admitted)
It creeps into your innermost cavities
And gradually eats you away

If you saw me you'd see my eaten-way symptoms
But don't worry, they help us through strife
I got no worries of being shot at
Cos I'm doomy and gloomy round wife

Accept you're addicted to humour
It's better than addicted to ice
Just keep spreading it round on the WOL site
Make everyone happy and nice ?

Comment is about The Humor Condition (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Entertaining and a wee bit naughty - thanks!
I recall words from the great American Anglophile, Alan Jay
Lerner, placed in the mouth of Professor Higgins in "My Fair
Lady" -
"Hear a Yorkshireman - or worse,
Hear a Cornishman converse...
I'd rather hear a choir singing flat..."
Yorkies can have a high opinion of themselves - which is maybe just as well when that view can be absent elsewhere.
?

Comment is about YORKSHIRE BREW (blog)

Original item by ray pool

The strength of these lines is the way they can be interpreted across the spectrum of responses. Well
thought out in theme and construction.

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

I have to tell you Ian, I am listening to this song as I read the lyrics, and review aside, you did a fucking amazing job on this.?

Comment is about The Bayonet In The Shed (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Surely most of us have experienced the feeling! I know I have - and this entertaining take in rhyme brought it back!
Nice one.

Comment is about 8:04 (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

When it comes to raising the spirits, it's child's play to Hugh.

Comment is about Spaghetti (blog)

Original item by hugh

Ha! I think she will know enough to choose correctly.
Better to cope with a dope
Than phone a
Moaner!

Comment is about The Humor Condition (blog)

Original item by d.knape

thanks for commenting on the blog about my new CD 'screaming blue murder' Mark - I appreciate it
Ian

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

thanks for commenting on the blog about my new CD 'screaming blue murder' Hugh - glad you liked it
Ian

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

Hi Becky,

If it can be of help to you, and your students of course you can use it.

Jon

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Jon, I think your title would make an amazing writing prompt for a student poetry workshop I'm trying to set up. Would you mind if I used it then showed them your poem? Fully acknowledged of course.

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

A fantastic poem Jon!

The power of the mind is amazing and learning to control it is the key to freedom and self healing! Freedom from the chains of society and healing one's pains without drugs.
You've written a great poem on an issue which nearly all people experience at some point in their lives. May we all find the power to free ourselves and live in peace! Personally, I am an advocate of meditation as it has helped me to change my life! Thank you for this poem!!!

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

The absolute beauty of leaves, each one unique in its very own way...just as nature intended. A truly exquisite poem taking us through the wonders of Autumn and all that it brings. I enjoyed reading this very much! Thank you??

Comment is about THOUGHTS OF AUTUMN (blog)

Original item by Peter Taylor

I love this! ?? Written with great rhythm and rhyme!

Comment is about 8:04 (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Great poem! We can always count on you for a giggle! Thanks??

Comment is about Spaghetti (blog)

Original item by hugh

Succinct in its appeal and love not to mention good rhyming.

Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about My (blog)

Original item by Jezer Ureña

Jon,

This poem gives us a lot to think about and probably means different things to different people as it is open to interpretation. The final stanza is one of hope; release from conformity of thought and action whereby the reader realises his own poetential and takes control of his own destiny. Very thought provoking.

Thank you for this,

Keith

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

I bumped into Mark at the South magazine launch in Bournemouth last night. He is to be the profiled poet in their next issue, in spring 2019.

Comment is about Mapping: Mark Totterdell, Indigo Dreams (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

It was great to see you again too, Laura, and in such stomping form. And your poetry mates as well. I enjoyed my night out in that London very much.

Comment is about Laura Taylor, London, 2018 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi David,

Thank you for your comments.

I didn't do it on purpose, but yes a good day to post this. I wrote it a while ago, but finished it yesterday.

Yes, I understand, or try to understand the many, many obstacles people have to good state of mental health.

Humankind as a whole needs to be more aware and more understanding of the complexities surrounding this area.

Jon

Comment is about My mind is my prison, but I hold the key (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

A well written poem touching on a vital subject! Though provoking. Thanks, Jane

Comment is about Spring (blog)

Original item by Stuart Clark

Nice ??

Comment is about Hopes (blog)

Original item by Andrea Lee

Very lyrical nice flow great rhythm and rhyme..?

Comment is about HINDSIGHT (blog)

Original item by Eric James

Lots of imagery to drink in, but well done.?

Comment is about Essence (Your love) (blog)

Original item by Rafael Nunez

Fucking great way to carry that rhyme. I know I probably sound like a broken record by now, but I don't read much rhyming poetry besides my own - so it's refreshing to read. Nice job on all of these pieces man.?

Comment is about HINDSIGHT (blog)

Original item by Eric James

The curious unfolding of the unconscious. Beautiful.

Comment is about The Web of Sleep (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries