great stuff john. I LOVE 'traumatic gristle'







Rose ?

Comment is about BURGER QUEEN (blog)

Original item by john short

all the very best for Christmas and good luck for the coming year. Thank you so much for all of your support



lots of love to you and yours



Rose ?

Comment is about DESMOND CHILDS (poet profile)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Desmond I think in all fairness to you that if the word I have suggested is acceptable to you then perhaps you should dive into your thesaurus
and find a word with the same meaning and is of your choosing

that way the poem remains owned by you and not partly by me despite how small my inclusion would be if you get my drift?




Rose ?

Comment is about Phoenix (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

absolutely tender deep and sincere beautiful write.

Comment is about Diary Of The Southern Queen Entry #47 {My Safe Haven} (blog)

Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier

Beautiful poem Karen. Thank you for sharing ?

Comment is about Crafted (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Thinking of entering this? You've just two weeks left.... ?

Comment is about Deadline nears for Wolf poetry competition (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

What happened to Paulette isn't a one-off, sadly, but seems to be – increasingly – the way the Home Office is doing things. (One of the poets at the event, Paul Francis, read an excellent piece based on research he'd done about it all, and would be able to explain it infinitely better than I can).

For now, Paulette is back with her family, and was able to come to the benefit gig with her daughter. After everything that's happened, I think showing her that people care about her and support her was incredibly important.

Comment is about Poets band together to support Wolverhampton grandmother threatened with deportation (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Colin, thanks for your kind words - sorry for the delayed response.
I agree, we know exactly what we need to do to mitigate the worst effects of climate change. Like you say, our leaders won't change the direcction of our society to make those changes.
It seems to me, solely for short term financial reasons, placed above the long term interests of ourselves and out planet.
As I say in my poem, why are we doing this?

Comment is about Afterwards (blog)

Original item by Rich

Really beautiful Ankita. And so true, our loft is full of the kids childhood toys, all waiting their time ready to be loved yet again.
I think i spotted a tiny typo (angle instead of angel).

Thanks for posting
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about The Doll's smile (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

I read few of your poetry and they are beautiful. I loved your song - the season's over.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Rose
I remember plenty of times as a young man when I thought I would never feel at home in Oz. It took a long time, but I do now.
Chris

Comment is about Moon Pool (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

I had to come back to this one Ray. I think that the taking of the head is worse than the killing itself.
I have researched my family tree, and have a tenuous link to someone who was executed for treason, and his head displayed on a pike outside monks bar York. his co-accused was the then Archbishop of York, he was also executed, but because of his standing he was given a decent burial inside the minster.

Kevin

Comment is about HEADS AND TALES (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Rose, thank you for your comment. I don’t think you’ve got my intentions wrong, just a slightly different angle. On reading the poem again I can see your view and think the word rebuild would go well, as I value your input
What do you think ?


All the best des

Comment is about Phoenix (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

really like this poem Desmond. May I ask if adding the word -repair-would help? as in

'To (repair) the glory
of dead men's insurrections'

or have I got your intention wrong?




Rose ?

Comment is about Phoenix (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

poetry in purest form Chris. I can imagine it being quite difficult to try and integrate with Aussies.





Rose ?

Comment is about Moon Pool (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

I’ll try not to. Thanks for your comments much appreciated!
Have a Happy Christmas
Jack

Comment is about UGANDA (blog)

Original item by Jack Lillingston

Walls are good and strong
but when they keep out
those who love you dear
tear it down and rebuild
one with a way in
so depression goes out when
they check you are o k!

Comment is about Brick Wall (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Thanks Phillip and Sal! Great feedback ?

Comment is about Natasha Tingle (poet profile)

Original item by Natasha Tingle

Thank you for reading and nice comment!

Comment is about Magical Days (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Hi Ray,

You elegantly illustrate the nature of the high street bookshops, despite themselves, still offering the odd treasure inside..

Suki

Comment is about TURNER PAGE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Ah Sarah,

Glad to meet your acquaintance. Humour - especially in poetry is under rated, which is a shame. My own poetry blog on Blogger is a satirical poetry site.

Thanks for sharing.

Suki

Comment is about What Of Laughter (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae

Javis,

Thank you for your kind comment and feedback!

Suki

Comment is about A Fistful Of Beautiful Memories Turn Me To Dust (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Lovely to see you posting Karen. I was only thinking of you today ! This to me is like a re-birth of sorts and perfectly possible with the right state of mind. Uplifting.

Ray

Comment is about Crafted (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Love - like to rocks in a jar
At First they are jagged and sharp
They cut and scratch each other
Aged together they become smoothed
And rub and knock together
But are less hurtful

Comment is about Crafted (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Excellent poem, I loved it.

Comment is about The Doll's smile (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

great write..
laughter is one of my greatest gifts that each day I give those around me it has been the greatest gift that my father has blessed me with so many years ago even as a child. Sarah thank you for reminding me of that again this morning.

patrick

Comment is about What Of Laughter (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae

surely the best medicine in the world! super stuff Sarah.

P&S xx

Comment is about What Of Laughter (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae

Hi Colin, thanks for your feedback, it's good to hear from you again. I can remember the great Dutch Elm Disease cull as well, our local park suffered heavily, sad days.

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

I was made aware of a rather nice thing on Amazon the other day.

In Milton Keynes where I live the homeless charities have been able to enter lists onto their page and well wishers can buy the goods they need to help their charges over the Christmas period.

Products range from tea towels, crisps, coffee tea etc for those teams providing the food and overnight shelter refreshments.

My daughter is a local cook for the MK charity.........I have been co-opted to help wash up!!

Comment is about Christmas (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Great poem Ray.
You describe perfectly the moment of being truly captivated by a great piece of art. You just fall into it and you do detach yourself from your surroundings.
Turner is a funny one for me. His early work never really did anything for me but his later work I think is sublime. I'm lucky enough to live near Manchester, and we have access to his work most of the time. Its so worthwhile to take the time to go and see it. The scale just adds to the awesomeness of his work.
Funny I love the artwork in ladybird books! I think thats more nostalgia.
I have realized I have lost my Turner book in one of my 10 house moves. Time to go to the book shop.
Beno.

Comment is about TURNER PAGE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dr Lillingston, I presume? Don't get lost! Thanks for sharing your tales of exploration - it's always good to read of faraway places. Proper Boy's Own stuff. Glad to hear you didn't bag any big game though.

Comment is about UGANDA (blog)

Original item by Jack Lillingston

lovely poem David, so very you if I may say so. I've been trying to write a poem about an elm tree and realised reading yours that I probably wouldn't recognise one if it fell over in front of me. All the elms were cut down where I grew up in Sussex after the Dutch disease of the 70's. They are still missed on certain roads. Cheers, Col.
PS: I knew some people once called 'Elmer' but they were not related to the trees as far as I knew.

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

gorgeous ray. the last four lines elevates the piece beautifully. good job as ever. i love turner.

Comment is about TURNER PAGE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Many thanks, MC, Beno and Hannah.
You should develop "Brussels greedy city"; you've got the makings of a good one there (even though I stand on the ooposite political platform).
You are very kind, Beno and Hannah. I do like this one myself but prefer my earlier one "God Bless Ye Merrie Brexit Men" from 2 posts back which, I think, is much tighter.

Comment is about "WRECK IT ALL WITH BREXIT FOLLY" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Ray, much appreciated

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

Thanks Beno . I'm glad you felt for the form of this, as often I don't have a plan , but just tweak it into shape after. We can all dream can't we!

There is so much we can mull over in the heavens David, in physical presence and in more ethereal terms. I did try to express something unachievable and I know you got that. Often our thoughts collide and coincide.

Stu I like that comment a lot. It is good to admire the work of others striving for that perfect form. I try to be different, and I know you are.

Thanks Col and 220 for the likes.

Ray

Comment is about TWINKLE TWINKLE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A nicely rounded and spicy winter's tale David. Rich in flavour and fruity with choice words. Enjoyable stuff!

Ray

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

beautiful Noris and a beautiful opening line

Comment is about Christmas (blog)

Original item by Noris Roberts

Turtle- your words had me fooled but upon rereading them it seeped in. An awful existence cleverly portrayed. Tommy

Comment is about The Big Three (blog)

Original item by Turtle Rawdon

The only Christmas carol this year.
Brilliant !

Hannah

Comment is about "WRECK IT ALL WITH BREXIT FOLLY" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Hannah, I needed some nature and life today ?

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

A poem filled with nature and life.
Really loved this.

Hannah

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

Beautiful poetry.

Comment is about 'Aubade' by Terry Jones is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks Beno, thanks Jon. I'm glad this one reached you, I just needed to be with the woods for a while on this chilly day with the heating on!

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

Your totally brilliant at this stuff. It's so funny. Thanks. Beno.

Comment is about "WRECK IT ALL WITH BREXIT FOLLY" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi David
Brilliant poem. Almost felt as if I was there. Nice one mate.
Jon

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

This poem is just ace.
I am very familiar with the setting and the feelings that go with it. Its all captured here perfectly.
The squirrels jarred me out of the poems general chilled out feel, like they would in reality. I assume this was intentional. I'm not sure if id rather they be quite! lol.
Thanks David.

Comment is about Memories of a warmer solstice (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

There seem to be strange processes at work in today's Home Office. I'd like to see the papers and interview those
who make these decisions. If she entered the country
legally as a British citizen, what are the grounds for this
absurdly delayed state of affairs? With the threat from within posed by more recent arrivals, the priorities of
today's civil service seem wayward to say the least.
If this decision is not just then justice is not being served.
Knowing when NOT to do something is as important as
knowing the opposite!

Comment is about Poets band together to support Wolverhampton grandmother threatened with deportation (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hmm...it seems that poetry isn't such a pauper's prospect after all.

Comment is about Charlotte Wetton wins £5,000 poetry pamphlet award (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Fun! Right up to your usual standard...and sung with such
enthusiasm! But....
Once in Brussels' greedy city
Far removed from a cattle shed
No one thought it was a pity
That the nation state was dead
Deceit and lies were all around
Nowhere was the real truth found. ?

Comment is about "WRECK IT ALL WITH BREXIT FOLLY" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey