<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 22:32
well done Jane - I'm glad WoL and its community have helped inspire and encourage your creativity and what a wonderful talent you are. Thanks so much for sharing your poetry and pictures with us. Good luck also with future projects. I'm looking forward to the Back to NYC Jane. All the best, Col.
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Brilliant use of rhyme. ??
Comment is about Don't Be Jealous Of My House (blog)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
Cheers Taylor once again and all those who liked?
Comment is about The Ostentatious Mr Glitz (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Ha ha, Larisa. It's a good face for the radio, as they say.
Comment is about BORIS THE BIDER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (19836)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 20:58
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Mon 1st Oct 2018 20:41
<Deleted User> (19836)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 20:35
I sometimes think that I am too subtle for my own good. Who needs subtlety all of the time
Nice one Ray
Comment is about SIMPLE FARE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you so much for reading and commenting Hannah. much appreciated
Comment is about out there (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
It's a pity I couldn't see your face, John.
Comment is about BORIS THE BIDER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Congratulations, Jane
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
It doesn't seem to have really started yet, what with the extended warmth we seem to have had. It might yet come in like lamb and go out like a lion.
Comment is about OCTOBER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I'm not sure I am right in my preamble when I call him a politico. I don't think he has any politics, only the furtherance of Boris.
I haven't read the bio you mention, MC, but I gather from someone who has that he picked up on the "signatures" Churchill had - the cigar, the V sign, the trilby and adapted it to his own ends - the bumbling manner, the jolly fool, the deliberately unkempt hair.
By the way, are you familiar with the song I hijacked - The Who's "Boris the Spider"?
Comment is about BORIS THE BIDER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Another excellent poem which clearly expresses the feelings of the masses.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The Question (blog)
Original item by Kporho Raphael Oyeke
Colin,
Thank you indeed for the article which I have read with great interest. It dwells on the poetry of patriotism and victory which was very popular at the outbreak and the end of the war. It is interesting to consider that these unkown poets were not commissioned officers unlike Sassoon and Owen, who received much praise for their work. Similarly of the 300 men shot at dawn for cowardice or desertion, all were from the other ranks and only two were commissioned officers and one of those was for murder. It was a war written about in the main by the upper classes and reflected society as it was at that time. Isaac Rosenberg being an exception.
Thank you again.
Keith
Comment is about Poetry & The Great War, a series: 2 The Outbreak of War (article)
Original item by Mike Took
Perceptive then and now! And entertaining too!!
Anyone reading BJ's biography of Churchill might have seen
his admiration for WSC point to his own political ambitions,
with a slow but insistent progress towards the office of PM -
like his biographical subject before him.
Comment is about BORIS THE BIDER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 18:50
Hi Keith, you might be interested in this article about WW1 poetry and verse on postcards. All the best, Colin.
https://www.worldwar1postcards.com/ww1-poetry-and-verse-on-postcards.php
Comment is about Poetry & The Great War, a series: 2 The Outbreak of War (article)
Original item by Mike Took
Out, out, out. A great photo of some grand rhubarb, Maggie.
Comment is about rhubarb rhubarb (photo)
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Big Sal
Mon 1st Oct 2018 18:25
The last stanza is humility incarnate. Very well done piece Ray, enjoyed reading it twice.
Comment is about I WASN'T UPSET (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Big Sal
Mon 1st Oct 2018 18:24
First stanza reminded me of a scene out of an old mob flick where Frank Vincent is not-so-subtly arguing through the bathroom door while he does his business.
All fluff and no subtlety. Forget it, Ray.
?
Comment is about SIMPLE FARE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 17:45
Subtle I like Ray, but too subtle puts it into the obscure area which is where I start to struggle.
Nice piece, good rhyming.
Comment is about SIMPLE FARE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Trevor,
I gather that you are not a fan of the Leader of the Free World.
Good poem
Keith
Comment is about Trump (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
An appalling image that deserves your condemnation.
The use of firearms is varied but this example is totally unacceptable -
UNLESS the animal in question was a threat and had a record of depredation. As a boy, I read the book by Harry
Corbett(?) "The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag"
(think that's the spelling) - about a beast that was killing
villagers. He was a professional hunter hired to track
and kill it - and told his tale in the above book.
That is a world apart from those who kill certain species
for no other reason than to boast of a "trophy" killing.
There is an ironic news item online of a guy injured when
the bear he'd shot fell on him! Nature's pay-back?!
I have my own experience of using a range of firearms.
There is a satisfaction in their precision, and the handling of these items - used to obtain the target accuracy that is a sport in itself....check the Olympics.
Unfortunately, due to political scaremongering and the like, this has been diminished, along with the disciplined familiarity that eliminates the fear of firearms in minds
unaccustomed to their use.
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
A good read thank you Fred..?
Comment is about The Ostentatious Mr Glitz (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Big Sal
Mon 1st Oct 2018 14:25
Most well-known place for reciting poetry in the entire US. I learned about this place when I was in elementary, and the name stuck. Hope to visit one day.
Comment is about Nuyorican Poets Cafe (photo)
Original item by Helen Sheppard
Big Sal
Mon 1st Oct 2018 14:22
I told you it was great.?
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Big Sal
Mon 1st Oct 2018 14:19
Excellent Don well said....disgusting....but Why???? Why do they feel the need to hunt..?
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (19836)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 13:12
Bravo Don for bringing this to everyone's attention! I have never seen this and I am in shock!
I cannot say what I'm thinking because the language is NOT appropriate but I will say that I believe in "Karma" and I hope this woman pays for her atrocity!
She is a disgrace to the human race!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18118)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 11:46
How can she be proud of that ?
She should be deeply ashamed.
Hannah
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Don,
this attitude is prevalent in any society which finds guns to be acceptable. If disgruntled students massacre their class mates a leopard is small fry. Sadly so.
Thanks for posting this.
Keith
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Congratulations Jane! Such a beautiful poem! I read it aloud to enjoy the rhymes even more.
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
This is our sport, we all love it
The NRA provide us with guns (a wild guess)
We all enjoy firing our cannons
So what if there's one leopard less?
The thrill of the chase is fire-upping
The target lined up in our sights
We don't care what animal sits there
We don't care if we're wrong or we're right
As long as the kill brings us accolades
As long as we can hold our kill proud
We don't care what others may think of us
We're content with our heads in the cloud
D ?
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Congratulations Jane! Wonderful poem! Keep writing and never let anyone shame you into hiding your poetry! To second chances!
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
The management team of WOL held a meeting in Birmingham yesterday and discussed many things including the WOL feature.
Reading this today serves to cement what a brilliant feature it is to bring forward developing poets.
Very well done Jane, adding yourself to the POTW list, it is fully deserved.
Graham
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 10:10
Don - they say a leopard doesn't change its spots, but you've certainly changed yours with this piece to show that beneath your fun exterior there's a serious person inside.
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
So awful!!
Thanks for highlighting this, Don
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 1st Oct 2018 09:49
Jane - congratulations! I am personally extremely pleased for you. Brian
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
I must agree Don . the picture shown here almost seems like she is cuddling the animal like it was stuffed toy!!
Comment is about Leopard Kill (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
A very hearty well done for POTW. It is such a pleasure to see writers grow and develop in their craft and you are no exception in this Jane. I reminder to me to never give up as I feel like doing from time to time
Many congratulations on an excellent poem
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Jane,
What great news to greet the day. Your writing is flourishing by the poem. Congratulations as this accolade is very well deserved. I am so pleased for you. Celebrate!!!
Keith
Comment is about ‘Second Chances’ by Jane Briganti is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Mon 1st Oct 2018 02:27
Where there's a pub
there's beer and grub
don't drink too much
or you'll get clubbed
Contain yourself
it's best because
you could end up
with just a nub!
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Looks like he could have quite a poetic future.
Nice one
Comment is about Message from a 7-year-old (blog)
Original item by Becky Who
I think that you have summed it up with the line in the war against stuff.
Nice one
Comment is about closeted struggle (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
<Deleted User> (19836)
Sun 30th Sep 2018 22:03
Sublime! This poem is profound and thought provoking. I absolutely loved the third stanza! Really exceptional!?
Comment is about Never a Broken Spirit (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Sun 30th Sep 2018 21:36
You have picked my brain sir. I tip my hat. May you ever defy succour or veil.
Comment is about Never a Broken Spirit (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Don Matthews
Mon 1st Oct 2018 23:56
Our October's upside down
It warms us up for summer
Which when it finally does come
Can be a bloody bummer
I like your simile John Coopey
Enter lamb and exit lion
But cos we're living upside down
Our lion leaves us fryin' ?
Comment is about OCTOBER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry