Fabulous performance Becky. I know what you mean about trying to rhyme it seems to slip into my poems most of the time whether I like it or not.I think you have summed it all up. Its not about whether it rhymes or not it is indeed about keeping it real

beautiful poem

Nice one

Comment is about Writing in Rhyme (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

A brilliant performance by Becky Who,
Transmitting rhyming techniques for us to do.
Up there on stage you definitely did shine,
Capturing our attention with every single line.
Well done.

Comment is about Writing in Rhyme (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Hi Becky, you describe so well how it is to be a poet who rhymes. It is just the way it comes to us like an internal rhyming metronome. All emotion can be expressed in rhyme effectively. As you say when dealing with emotion the important thing is to keep it real. Thank you Becky well said..Taylor ?

Comment is about Writing in Rhyme (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Nice one. I can usually guess the punchline, but this one had me.?

Comment is about Confessions of a husband and wife (blog)

Original item by hugh

Hello, Martin! Thank you so much for commenting on my poem. Much appreciated. With warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks Graham. Still seeking- I think your poem about France may be near them.

Cheers Taylor; yes indeed.

Hannah, I must admit I get some weird ideas - good for getting the brainbox into gear!. Thanks.


Very kind Big Sal thanks.


Over to Mrs May on that one David. You make a salient point about confinement and seclusion - similarly would some of the visionaries of olden times had religious experiences perhaps.

Anya and Darren, thanks for the likes.


Thank you all !


Ray

Comment is about STATES OF MIND (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Fantastically Funny!?

Comment is about Confessions of a husband and wife (blog)

Original item by hugh

The words gently weave a story, meandering through a wonderful poem. Thank you ?

Comment is about CLING (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

This is so true it hit a cord with me. Always waiting for inspiration...often it comes when least expected...?

Comment is about Is It Hot Enough For You (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I used to work with my brother as a repo/clean-up crew for people that had lost their homes in a subdivision in my town. This one lady got pissed off at me because I was filling up the dumpster of the neighborhood (which itself was rented by management), and not once did anyone nearby give a shit what had happened to the family inside. Self-preservation is the first law I guess, but as an aside, no one helps others self preserve unless there's something in it for them.

Just a thought.

Great piece Jon.?

Comment is about Dumped on the street (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Always enjoy your poems Hugh..?

Comment is about Confessions of a husband and wife (blog)

Original item by hugh

Dear Cynthia,

Thank you so much for putting into words in sucha a beautiful way what the soul has to say.

In addition to your poetry, I want to thank you for being Cyanne's mom, my dear castmate in Up With People.

I appreciate and thank your legacy.

Much love from Mexico,

Vicky

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Kate,

Thank you for your response. I've never actually experienced a full-scale cyclone, only the aftermath of Cat. Fours in the Cairns region (which was scary enough!).

My brother, who lives in the shelter of hills within Cairns City, described the sound of a big one as "Like an express train in the sky".

All the best,

Chris

Comment is about The Reefs of Armageddon (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thank you, sir, that you liked it.
I don't know how and why, but I write and re-write a poem, for hours, in my mind, untill I reach a point where I feel that I won't be able to make it any shorter in any way without compromising the feeling behind it. That's the part when I decide to pen it down.
Sometimes, it even take months.
In the end, I think its worth that effort... ?

I read your blog, there is so much content that I decided to follow you, so that I can come back and read some more. ?
Have a good day, sir!

Comment is about Disguised (blog)

Original item by Mrinmoy Dey

Welcome to WOL. Rejection is a word we WOLers hardly recognise. Inclusion is more our universal 'style'. It really is a fine site. Enjoy all the diverse people and their poems. And make comments whenever you can. Generally those who make observations receive them too, which totally makes sense.

Tapashree is a very unusual name - most delightful. What is its origin?

Comment is about TROY (poet profile)

Original item by TROY

Thank you for your kind comments Kate

Comment is about Authors (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

A thought provoking piece that made me read a few times Adam, well done.

Comment is about Authors (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

Lustful Phillip, she sounds like quite a gal!

Comment is about I TRULY ADORE.... (blog)

Original item by Phillip Kelly

There's a truth here, worth remembering.

Comment is about Just a teenager (blog)

Original item by Melissa Wiens

I've lived through a couple Chris, and I've often wondered what it must be like beneath the waves when it happens. I really enjoyed this.

Comment is about The Reefs of Armageddon (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thanks for your feedback on "Naked" Phillip. There is quite a back story with this one and it came straight from the heart. I look forward to discovering your work now too.?

Comment is about Phillip Kelly (poet profile)

Original item by Phillip Kelly

very good

Comment is about CLING (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Absolutely wonderful. You have captured the essence of what it means to share our stories with others. What a wonderfully supportive group you have too. This article is both heart-warming and reassuring that beneath the politics and despite the newspaper headlines, we are a very decent race. Humanity and kindness can be witnessed everywhere - if we open our eyes.

Comment is about These are the Moments that Poetry Brings (article)

Original item by Mike Took

Thank you for that Mike, rare to have such a demonstration of the power of a voice: poets that we are.

Comment is about These are the Moments that Poetry Brings (article)

Original item by Mike Took

Awesome work, these words speak a truth many would love to shout aloud.

Comment is about ‘The Voice of the Commons’ by Janey Colbourne is our Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

Thank you, Rose xx

Comment is about Dumped on the street (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thank you Martin for your encouraging comment on "The Sweetest Sleep". I appreciate it!!!??

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thankyou Taylor for reading my thoughts i enjoy reading your poems very much love Wendy x

Comment is about Taylor Crowshaw (poet profile)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Class!
Class!
Class!
....

Cheers

DJB

Comment is about My (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Divorced from my husband over 45years ago with not a penny and no benefits and three children not missed him at all Never staid in touch not even with them until now . Must have run out of friends. Very good poem enjoyed it love Wendy .

Comment is about Divorce Proceedings (blog)

Original item by d.knape

MC your comment re "Her smile" is a touch that your recognition is something that warms.

Tommy
Thank you

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Martin you please me
with your generous
comments re "Me" of its verse.
But your choice
of the particular lines
for comment
makes me warm in
its recognition.
Tommy

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Whatever you want, Trevor, whatever you like.

Comment is about THE WORST BAND IN THE WORLD (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Stu re
"My" I think repetition
is a literal thrill.
I was at school
and Mr Monaghan
"tut tutted' my
use of it.

Thank you Stu for your pointed lean against a shoulder
Ta La

Tommy

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Stu I think repetition
is a literal thrill.
I was at school
and Mr Monaghan
"tut tutted' my
use of it.

Thank you Stu for
your pointed lean against a shoulder
Ta La

Tommy

Comment is about My (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Martin you please me
with your generous
comments of the verse.
But your choice
of particular lines
makes me warm in
its recognition.
Tommy

Comment is about My (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

But Brian that is its 'its'.
And I know that you will
shiver with recognition
because of your poignant
humour.

Tommy

Comment is about My (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Excellent word choice.?

Comment is about STATES OF MIND (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Haha! They're not that bad - I hear they've learned a fourth chord....

Comment is about THE WORST BAND IN THE WORLD (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

We have already talked about this I made a promise to you and I'm never breaking and I love her and will wait until the end.

Comment is about Words of The Waiting Man 19 (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

There is a more satisfying, win-win solution to this, Trevor.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=24020

Comment is about Overweight (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

I found this both humorous and relevant..good read good poem. ?

Comment is about Divorce Proceedings (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Hi DK - the humour in your blogs is always welcome and
especially when it connects with things we find ourselves
suffering in this electronic/keep-up world. I tend to agree
with TA when he mentioned his suspicions that clicking on
"unsubscribe" might send an unwanted message to its
source - and, instead, I look for "delete" whenever possible. Rest assured, I do not see that happening in respect of anything you post on past/present evidence ?.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

they work for me Trevor.

Comment is about Seasons Haiku (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

someone's life in a skip is becoming a more and more common sight, a sign of the times you could say. Thank's for this Jon.







Rose ?

Comment is about Dumped on the street (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Doh! Eye-catching one, Hugh.

Comment is about A teacher's problems with her pupils. (blog)

Original item by hugh

Trev, I find stuffing one's mush is okay as long as you do MODERATE and REGULAR exercising in order to burn off the 'naughties'

as in gentle jogging, as in what I find very refreshing without being very knackering, as in five laps around the footy field ON GRASS-NOT JOINT DAMAGING HARD SURFACES! the softness underfoot cushioning effect makes doing that type of exercise not only easier to do but saves damage afore-mentioned

I call it my 'alfresco medication' after which I feel brill!!!!!!!
so go and buy a tracky suit, but makes sure it's not a recycled shell suit! ?!!


now put that doorstep bacon butty down and get your portly posterior down tut' sport shop.




Dr Rose (?) ?

Comment is about Overweight (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Don't worry too much about dieting Trev...you've got enough on your plate.

Comment is about Overweight (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

I'm still a bit uncomfortable with haiku - never sure what's good. So thanks for the confidence boost.

Comment is about Seasons Haiku (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thank you so much everyone!

Comment is about ‘The Voice of the Commons’ by Janey Colbourne is our Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by steve pottinger