You’re right, grief is not linear. Great poem.
Comment is about Nonlinear (blog)
Original item by Lee Campbell
Beautiful poem
Comment is about To Be Spoiled By Love Is Impossible (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Mon 21st Oct 2024 13:00
Well written and stirring stuff RBK.
I'd like to be as optimistic as your outro suggests, but the way things are going in the UK, it will soon be a crime to 'arise and walk'.
UK journalists are currently being persecuted for telling the truth about war crimes; how long will it be before singing "Give Peace a Chance" in the streets becomes illegal?
Comment is about in the shadows (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Brilliantly captured Greg. It was the perfect day made glorious by a lack of rain, great venue, perfect hosting and varied and hearfelt contributions. Well done Isobel.
Comment is about ‘Don’t go flashing those metaphors!’: Isobel and sisters give poetry jam a kick up the syntax (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Mon 21st Oct 2024 12:41
Not only in America, John....the very same gobby frog who sold the UK Wrecksit has ditched Clacton-on-Sea in favour of being best mates with The Orange One; an horrific fruit-and-nut copulation that will comprehensively screw the UK.
Comment is about Loser (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Dear, Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh! Thank you so much for the comment on my poem To Be Spoiled By Love Is Impossible. But! Would you be so kind as to correct it? You made a misprint. With warmest wishes, Latisa
Comment is about Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh (poet profile)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Thankyou, Stephen and Uilleam. We have just returned from visiting there. Harrowing.
I am aware that I mispronounce “Krakow” for the purposes of rhyme in this triolet.
And thanks for the Likes, Redbrick, David, Larisa and Tobani.
Comment is about ALL ROADS LEAD TO DEATH (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Mon 21st Oct 2024 09:12
Thank you John.
"...Our God spectated and allowed...".
...and continues to do so; in my name, but without my consent.
Comment is about ALL ROADS LEAD TO DEATH (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Mon 21st Oct 2024 09:00
Thank you Larisa.
How true...but if I may:
A man needs only love and attention,
A little bit of care and warmth in return.
Comment is about To Be Spoiled By Love Is Impossible (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Mon 21st Oct 2024 08:53
Thank you John.
There are many such Quasimodos and Esmeraldas in everyday life (from whom I have learned much). They fortunately, do not conform to the perverted so-called "ideals" of those who preach at us from pulpit and parliament.💗
Comment is about Quasimodo and Esmeralda (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Indeed, Graham, and his recent vulgar ramblings and unhinged behaviour suggest he can only get worse.
Comment is about Loser (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A shocking reminder of what happens when good people (and gods) stand by and do nothing.
Powerful piece with a nice rhyme and rhythm, John, although it seems almost indecent to make such comments in this context.
Comment is about ALL ROADS LEAD TO DEATH (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thankyou Stephen.
David.
Comment is about The last living room (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Thank you Holden for the Like
Comment is about Don`t Dance To Everyone Else`s Tune (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
Thank you very much for your appreciation of my poetry!🌻
Comment is about Telioza Felerrio (poet profile)
Original item by Telioza Felerrio
Thank you very much for your appreciation of my poetry!🌻
Comment is about Tom Doolan (poet profile)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Thank you very much for your appreciation of my poetry!🌻
Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thank you Yanma for the lovely comment
Comment is about Don`t Dance To Everyone Else`s Tune (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
i love this line "You don't always have to sing everyone else’s song."👍
Comment is about Don`t Dance To Everyone Else`s Tune (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
Note: Rabi'ah al-Adawiyah was a renowned female Sufi, believed to have been born between 713 - 717 CE, or 95 - 99 AH, in the city of Basra, Iraq, and passed away around 801 CE / 185 AH. She is known for her deep devotion to God, characterized by sincere, selfless love. Rabi'ah was a pioneer of the concept of divine love in Islamic mysticism, where she emphasized that worship of God should be motivated by love, not by fear of punishment or desire for reward. Although no written works are directly attributed to her, Rabi'ah's poetry and wise teachings, passed down orally through her followers, had a significant influence on the Sufi world.
Comment is about Epiphany (blog)
Original item by Yanma Hidayah
Thank you Maritza for the like
Comment is about Angels Watching Over You (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
Thank you Tom D for the like.
Comment is about Angels Watching Over You (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
No class, no dignity, no brain. If they vote for him we’re buggered and Starmer will look like an intellectual!
Comment is about Loser (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Sun 20th Oct 2024 11:33
it is quite beautiful, your writing.💐
Please do continue sharing your works Kayleigh
Comment is about Chrysalis. (blog)
Original item by Kay D. Gould
I learned to fight back. I taught myself to fight back. They call it 'street smart'.
Going out in an hour to clean up the creeks with strangers.
Thank you for your contribution.
Comment is about This All Dies (blog)
Original item by ZTK Space
Thank you Auracle for the like
Comment is about Angels Watching Over You (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
Thank you Holden for the like
Comment is about Angels Watching Over You (blog)
Original item by Tobani / Nataiella
Hospitals are a very rich seam for poets on many levels Manish!
All life (and death) is there. A well captured piece. Well done!
Comment is about Battle for Life (blog)
Original item by Manish
Thoroughly enjoyed going through the backlog of your songs Ian. Great stuff, this one maybe my favourite. 👍👏
Comment is about The Merrie City Serenade [song version] (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Love it. Great song & lyrics! 👏
Comment is about The Blue Lady [song version] (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Thank you Graham & Stephen, glad you thought so! 😊
And for the Likes everyone 🌷
Comment is about Never (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thank you for the love on this entry, I haven’t written for quite some time and it really is appreciated ❤️
Comment is about Chrysalis. (blog)
Original item by Kay D. Gould
‘ An outstretched hand reaches further than a fist’ says it all!
Good work Helene!
Comment is about Talking to the Wind (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Thank you for a beautifully crafted and uplifting review Greg.
I'm glad you gave the poets the credit they all deserved. Any poetry event is only as good as the poets who perform and every year I'm overwhelmed by just how good they are. As you have illustrated, serious hard hitting themes sit along side the humorous to make the jam connect with you on every level. Though I'm not sure I'll ever eat rhubarb again without thinking of Julian Jordon, which given the quote you selected, is a bit worrying 😂
The venue is superb which was a huge relief to me as we've had a lot of problems with last minute cancellations in recent years, not being able to set up early enough and having to wind up promptly as regular punters making noise pour in. Having all that removed is a huge bonus and the icing in the cake is the stage. I'm very hopeful after conversations with the hosts that this might become our forever home...
I'm grateful to you also for appreciating the huge part Julia Clark played in organising this. Her help was invaluable and made my job so much easier.
I'll finish by giving some context to my Northern Rail quip. The only train that could have got you from the West to the East of the country in time for the jam was cancelled - as I predicted it would be. After years of commuting misery, this was the last straw for me. I'm in the process of penning a satirical song about our train 'service', set to the music from Christina Perri's Jar of Hearts, which we heard performed beautifully in Marsden. If you want to hear it, do come along next year - but don't let the train make the strain....x
Comment is about ‘Don’t go flashing those metaphors!’: Isobel and sisters give poetry jam a kick up the syntax (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Sat 19th Oct 2024 08:31
Thank you, Hélène.
The truths you express so well make this a truly beautiful, moving and comforting poem.
💗
Comment is about Talking to the Wind (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Many thanks Stephen G for your positive & supportive comments. Much appreciated. 🙂
Comment is about October Rain (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
This piece has a sort of echo when it's read! It sounds empty! Clever.
Comment is about in public view (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Fri 18th Oct 2024 14:13
Lovely rhyming and lyricism here, Trevor.
Comment is about Approaching Autumn (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
A very effective poem, Tom. Once again, you reading enhances our enjoyment.
Comment is about October Rain (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Manish Singh Rajput
Mon 21st Oct 2024 14:36
Thank you Graham for your kind comment, and to all those who liked this. It means a lot to me.😊
Comment is about Battle for Life (blog)
Original item by Manish