Your poem highlights the sobering fact, Steve, that Putin is not at all isolated in the modern world, and seems to have a lot of support among developing nations. The west is on the defensive, the back foot these days, it seems. Given its inability to rein in Israel, it's no wonder, perhaps.

Comment is about Cheeky Chap (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you Stephen; I heartily agree.

But the UK's got at least two cheeky chaps / chappesses who're fugitives from justice, and up to their elbows in blood; then again, some lives don't matter.

Comment is about Cheeky Chap (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

How to handle a woman eh!
Hysteria was never my favourite subject; thow I xelled at jography, (admittidly, that gave me bad knees); and I was gud at speleology witch came in handy for ritin pomes n spells.

Thanks for the likes :
Red Brick Keshner
Tom Doolan
Aisha Suleman
Yanma Hidayah

Comment is about Hysterical Women (No.2 of 8-no make that 6!) (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

For some reason the slightly jocular feel of this makes it even more sinister, whether that was your intention or not! This certainly adds a sort of balance to your Ukraine/Putin commentaries Stephen. You have become a very popular and worthy WOL contributor. Well done as always. G

Comment is about Cheeky Chap (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I enjoyed reading this poem. It's short and wise! That is very nicely written, With best wishes,
Larisa

Comment is about Never Feel Sad (blog)

Original item by Aisha Suleman

Thank you so much ...for appreciating my work.😊

Comment is about Tobani / Nataiella (poet profile)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

Thank you so much ...for appreciating my work.😊

Comment is about Arrianna (poet profile)

Original item by Arrianna

Love to hear that, thank you, Arrianna🤍

Comment is about Glitters (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

I needed to see this ❤️ thank you

Comment is about you are enough... (blog)

Original item by Keletso

I love this ♥️

Comment is about Glitters (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Thank you Tom D / Holden for the likes.

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

Thanks for likes: Red Brick Keshner, Manish, Tobani / Nataiella & Holden. 👍

Comment is about Autumn Breeze (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Thank you so much, Manish, your kind comment means a lot! 😊

Comment is about Jesting... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

It’s really sad how many veterans there are who are struggling to survive to this day. Great poem on describing the experience that some of them go through.

Comment is about Desperate times (blog)

Original item by Luke

And there's me, thinking it was Jumbo Mumboland.
Just goes to show...in this high fallutin hotbed of literary success, one needs to get one's sources correct!

Comment is about Mumbo Jumbo Land (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Clarification:
I am that crackpot.💗

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

"A jesting world
Nesting beneath
A veil of ignorance,"
Superb beginning lines, Holden.

Comment is about Jesting... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thank you Arriana and Uilleam for the comments and Stephen G for the like, all very much appreciated

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

Many thanks Arrianna for your kind comment. 🙂
Thanks for likes: Yanma Hidayah, Aisha & John. 👍

Comment is about Autumn Breeze (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Fantastic, Ian! Really woke me up this morning!

Comment is about Spinning Jenny [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thanks Tobani. I frequently ask myself that question.

Depends on what your definition of "Crackpot" is....I see those who are in charge of our country, who deem themselves to be our elders and betters - and their admirers - tirelessly repeating the same lunacies and expecting different results......a definite sign of madness! 😳
I recommend a dose of humour helps-preferably the black sort, employed by hospital nurses and the like!

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

Thank you, John and Uilleam.

It's only in America that you get the real thing, but the Poundshop versions in Europe can prove equally dangerous, especially if they win.

And thanks to everyone who liked this poem.

Comment is about Loser (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you Helene for the like

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

Beautiful poem ♥️

Comment is about Still Here (blog)

Original item by Telioza Felerrio

I really like this poem. Red dye #40 is harmful, it’s damn near in everything, and it’s cost effective for big companies.

Comment is about Red Dye Number 40 (blog)

Original item by Shawn Garcia

I love the comparison. Whiskey’s flavor draws people in just like the woman in the poem.

Comment is about Whiskey in a Teacup (blog)

Original item by Sidra

Such a beautiful poem to describe my favorite season of the year 😊 I love the line “onto a carpet of leaves I tread“

Comment is about Autumn Breeze (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

I always try to look for the brighter side when things do go wrong. It helps to show gratitude to keep you going. Thank you for the beautiful poem 🩷

Comment is about Never Feel Sad (blog)

Original item by Aisha Suleman

I definitely felt this but it wouldn’t be life if we didn’t have some turbulence to learn from. Love the poem 😊

Comment is about Future Dreams (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

You’re welcome 😊 .. I love the mental health reference in this poem because I honestly have felt this way when I was having a tough time.

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

You should do an audio with this, Redbrick. Good stuff.

Comment is about in the shadows (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thank you Arriana for the like

Comment is about Am I Just a Crackpot (blog)

Original item by Tobani / Nataiella

I saw a couple of ugly birds while we were in Krakow, Kevin.

Comment is about ALL ROADS LEAD TO DEATH (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Shocking John.
We used to live not far from Belsen.
We visited the site a few times, it always moved us being there.
They say that no birds fly over the site, and we certainly didn't see any when we were there.

Comment is about ALL ROADS LEAD TO DEATH (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

WOW!! This is such a beautiful piece...honest and relatable!

Comment is about Future Dreams (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

thanks for the likes - and many thanks for the kind comments Stephen - I'm in the middle of recording an album of these songs which I hope to finish in mid November - all my output can be listened to on the following link - many thanks once again for commenting and glad you liked it - it is also my favourite of the new songs so far 😃
https://thecrowsofalbion.bandcamp.com/

Comment is about The Merrie City Serenade [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

whereas you soft Southerners simply succumbed to the French and Germans 😉
many thanks for the likes people 😃

Comment is about Wachefeld [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

many thanks for your kinds comments and likes - glad you liked it 😃

Comment is about Marketplace [Song Version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

thanks for the likes folk 😃

Comment is about Cuttings [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

thanks for the likes folk and - yes Uilleam, simpler and cheaper times but still enjoyable 😃

Comment is about Dreadnought [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

thanks for the likes folk 😃

Comment is about The Weeping Angel [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

thanks for the likes folk - and thank you Stephen for your kind comments 😃

Comment is about The Blue Lady [song version] (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thank you so much for your kind words, Hélène! I’m really glad to hear that you enjoyed the poem and could follow along with my earnest reflections. Rabi'ah has truly been an inspiration for me in writing this, and I’m happy to share a bit about her. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such a thoughtful comment!

Comment is about Epiphany (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Thanks Reggie..

Hope all is well with you.

David.

Comment is about The last living room (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thanks for that Branwell.
Same old story, you just didn't click!
😕

Comment is about Poem (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Enjoyed this poem, Yanma, as I followed along with your earnest inquiries. And appreciated the info about Rabi'ah. Inspirational!

Comment is about Epiphany (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Tom, dear!! Where is your comment?
LoL

Comment is about To Be Spoiled By Love Is Impossible (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Tha ks for likes: Tobani / Nataiella, Holden, Stephen G & Cryptid. 👍

Comment is about Attention (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

🫂💕

Comment is about To Be Spoiled By Love Is Impossible (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

I am grateful for your appreciation, for my poem.💐
Thanks for acknowledging it.

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