Nice writing/artwork Chris ?

Comment is about The wave behind the wave (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Thanks Nigel, although I don't know why half of them have turned sideways? They are the right way up on my phone??? Nice shirt ? I'll add more pics... if anyone doesn't want their photo displayed, please let me know and I'll take it down (I should have asked first - sorry).

Comment is about Nicola Hulme (poet profile)

Original item by Nicola Hulme

Hi D
No I don't carry the sign a round with me. It was more about my presumption at calling myself a poet and leaving it to others to decide. It is probably getting a bit old now so I should perhaps change the profile picture.
Cheers
Martin

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks Taylor & John. And Anya & David for the likes. This one was deliberately poignant as it was about my own childhood. "Sadness with fleeting glimpses of joy" just about sums that up.
Grimstone low is a more blinkered view of the place where I grew up, and I like to see the funny side when writing about there.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about The Bricky Pond (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Thank you Ray and Hannah. The witch is a potent symbol of female magic and power. That was why powerful men feared them and had them burnt alive as a warning to other women.

Comment is about The season of the witch (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Yes, true story.
just turned it into a poem.

what about that "Poet" sign you are holding?
do you carry that around with you?

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Nice of you to say so, Martin. I know we both enjoy that delving back, and I do enjoy some aspects of the past. I try not to wear rose tined specs all the time though!

All the best Ray

Comment is about NONDESCRIPT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Excellent poem, terrible affliction.?

Comment is about THE SHIP THEY CALL "ALZHEIMER'S" (blog)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Second to last stanza could suffice for a spaceship trip through the stars.

Great piece.?

Comment is about WHISPER (blog)

Original item by poetic_muse

No problem, but do keep up the great work writing.?

Comment is about upon pondering some of the various conditions which might be judged as normal (blog)

Original item by nunya

Hey Ray, thanks for reading. I hope you enjoy what remains of the weekend.

Comment is about upon pondering some of the various conditions which might be judged as normal (blog)

Original item by nunya

Thank's XD

Comment is about One Lonely Snowflake (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Thank you very much for your kind words on the 'The ship they call Alzheimer's' and your warm welcome back Martin. With poetry... sometimes life just gets in the way.? I look forward to catching up on your blog my friend. Much appreciated.

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

You always evoke sweet memories with your work. One of my favourites was the lavender hill mob.
Nice one Ray

Comment is about NONDESCRIPT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Your poetry always excels and bringing all the right ingredients in what you write about and the way that you use words. This helps to draw the reader in as well as having a subtle amount of humour just to add the right amount of spice
Nice on Peter

Comment is about CATCH-UP (blog)

Original item by Peter Taylor

Although it might be going off subject slightly passion does come in many guises not least in poetry, a lot of which I read on WOL. This poem being no exception Keith.
Nice one.

Comment is about If Only.... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Martin,
This poem creates an image which I seem to be familiar with. Do they still drink Mild? A good poem.
Thank you
Keith

Comment is about Golden days (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Why am I not surprised at this poem Nigel. You always did have a flair for the unexpected.
Nice one

Comment is about Insanity Comes Calling (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Welcome back Daniel. It's good to se you posting again. I see you haven't lost any of your flair
Nice one

Comment is about THE SHIP THEY CALL "ALZHEIMER'S" (blog)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

is this a true story. Either way it makes a good poem.
Nice one

Comment is about Stray (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I love the line about looking into a blind mans eyes and seeing what he sees.
Nice one

Comment is about Portals to Other Worlds (blog)

Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling

Thanks Keith for your admiration.
I am glad someone recognizes brilliance
when they see it.


wink.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

The Irish are known for poetry and
drinking.
where do you stand?


wink.

Comment is about Taylor Crowshaw (poet profile)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Thanks, Big Sal.

Comment is about Multicoloured Dreamscape (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

not sure what you meant by your last comment...
it's a pity things like this stay as a poem?

by the way, what is that round thing on your head?

wink.

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

Original item by Don Matthews

Like seeing synesthesia through a kaleidoscope all in itself. Nice one Jon.?

Comment is about Multicoloured Dreamscape (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Excellent piece of poetry you have here.?

Comment is about Portals to Other Worlds (blog)

Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling

How have I not seen your profile yet? Great sample!?

Comment is about Emma-Jane Stradling (poet profile)

Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling

Compelling. I like your approach!?

Comment is about Outside World (blog)

Original item by Kporho Raphael Oyeke

A far cry from Grimston Low. There again, perhaps it's other face.

Comment is about The Bricky Pond (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Missed this, MC. I'm not a dog person but thus is nice work.

Comment is about THE GAY DOG (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you Hannah. If it has strength it is in the feeling, rather than necessarily the detail. Glad it worked for you.

Well Big Sal, there is always a bigger picture, and thanks for touching on that. Of course there must also be hostage taking in some societies, reminding us of security loopholes to be exploited. I suppose somewhere in a poem you might write would be the word Brigands, it seems to fit the picture. I m very pleased this has hit a spot. As a side issue, burial can be deeply respectful or just a place to hide evidence - a thought there perhaps.

Thanks for the likes, Col. Darren and Anya.
Ray

Comment is about THE DISAPPEARED (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Hannah. I do enjoy these opportunities to try conversational type stuff. Not traditional poetry, but as I said before try anything. Glad you like it! The positivity was a reflection on the ludicrous optimism of some of those early films.

Hi Taylor, lovely to have you reading - i'm glad you found it authentic. I love them too, especially the film noir variety.

Thanks Col. Too kind mate. Always good to see the Ealings, I watched Genevieve recently - not sure if that one was though. One of my faves is The Titfield Thunderbolt - I think that one is. Although my poem was obviously from across the pond.

Becky, thanks for looking in!

Ray

Comment is about NONDESCRIPT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dear Cynthia, Thank you for the warm welcoming words! I love your suggestion of being a giver to become a receiver.

My mother named me, and her love and thought is bonded with my name. Thank you liking it.

Tapashree has Sanskrit roots, and may be interpreted in a few ways. I prefer to believe it means "the soft glow of endurance".
Tapa means endurance.
Shree means Diffusing radiance, beauty, prosperity...

It may also be interpreted as the "beauty of heat" with Tapas (heat) and Shree.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I was staring at my PC screen when these words -
written a long time ago by my sister in my boyhood
autograph book - suddenly, and without warning, came to mind. Being Sunday, a solemn day in so many ways, they
seemed to invite being posted to lighten the mood.

Comment is about NONSENSE (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Could be a critique of life itself.
Loved it.

Hannah

Comment is about NONSENSE (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Wonderful joyous poem.
Loved it.

Hannah

Comment is about Stray (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Although I usually go with the wife, we remain at Loggerheads, MC.

Comment is about "BREXIT MEANS BREXIT" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Poignant poem sadness interspersed with fleeting glimpses of joy. Thank you..

Comment is about The Bricky Pond (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Hi M.C. reminds me of childhood rhyme..back to back they faced each other..etc..really enjoyed it..?

Comment is about NONSENSE (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Janey,
This is a masterly piece of work in which you have expressed the thoughts of many. The final stanzas are filled with hope where we need to focus our efforts to stem the tide which you so eloquently portray in the main body of the poem. Well done and well earned. Congratulations
Keith

Comment is about The Voice of the Commons (blog)

Original item by Janey Colbourne

Thank you to all who have read and commented on this poem. Jane and MC you raise interesting ideas worthy of further consideration. Passion can be the instrument of lust which can so easily lead to something heartbreakingly hollow. MC you have hit it on the head.
Thank you again
Keith

Comment is about If Only.... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

It's a pity things like this stay as poems ?

Comment is about Harvest Moons (blog)

Original item by d.knape

M.C. Newberry, what you have said here is extremely profound and thought provoking. I think we can all benefit from thinking carefully before we act on any given passionate moment because it can boomerang and be "heartbreakingly hollow" as you say.

Comment is about If Only.... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Ah - this brings back memories of the king of comedy.
There will never be another to equal his zany brilliance.
While Blackpool waves break
And the falling rain splashes,
We'll remember the man
Forever Knotty Ash(es).
..........................................

Comment is about Return My Cheer (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

This is a powerful evocation of what I imagine was a
youthful encounter with all the power of the momentary
in action. I think we all carry memories of moments that
resonate with us - but wonder if
memories are better than
what may have been the eventual reality?

Is passion but a fashion
That the mind thinks it must follow,
With time gilding the memory
Of something heartbreakingly hollow?
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Comment is about If Only.... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I'll close my own contributions by saying that whilst younger
voters may have been in a majority to vote "remain" among themselves, I wonder just how much of that has been due to youthful passions for travel and ease rather
than proper teaching in schools about the history of this
country and the sacrifices made for the cause of freedom.
Where is that freedom when the primacy of our famous
Parliament takes orders from the likes of today's EU and
our courts have to bow down to foreign judgements?

Comment is about "BREXIT MEANS BREXIT" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Keith this is beautiful, heartfelt and filled with deep emotion.
Life is nothing more than a collection of unforgettable moments in time, so hold on to them! ??

Comment is about If Only.... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

An intriguing piece with a real inward looking compulsion to it John. Thought provoking and satisfying, leaving little to the imagination. The Wicca movement is supposed to be about nature and the power base of it, I suppose - but wherever human activity turns inwards, the possibilities are endless.

Ray

Comment is about The season of the witch (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Great photos Nicola thought you read your poetry so well

from the man in a black shirt!

Comment is about Nicola Hulme (poet profile)

Original item by Nicola Hulme