Wow!

Comment is about Mrs Sorensen Said (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

A beautiful tribute, written with tenderness.
My mother always regretted the lose of her baby grand - sold by her step-mother without permission.
My brother bought my mother an upright, many years later, in Africa but I don't know what happened to it... one day I came home from a working holiday and it was gone.
My man brought his electric upright with him and I love it but wish he'd play it for me more often.
Although, the last big family-from-Ireland reunion involved a sing-a-long with Uncle Billy at the piano and my man on guitar - such good craic!
There are lots of reasons I love this poem - not least of which it's inspiring! Hmmmm...

Comment is about Killing the Piano (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Hi Keith. There is one idea that besets me as I read this and that is that there is no relative idea that can exist without its juxtaposing positive and negative, and no one absolute that can be perceived without its opposite on a spectrum--no high without low, no light without dark. Even in the biblical end times, the left and the right are mentioned. Can evil be truly banished? Or only out of sight for a few?

But then, you leave us with a question...

I appreciate the spark, Keith. Netflix is quite a bore.

Rachel

Comment is about The End Times (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hey, everyone. I sometimes get the idea that bringing such images to life through writing has the ability to do some small amount of harm, if to no one else but the writer. I had a dream of the yearling only last night, but she was a small and vicious creature and nothing like I envisioned when I wrote this.

Thanks to all for reading.

Rachel

Comment is about darkroom (blog)

Original item by nunya

This is particularly poignant and relevant to me Joe, as I have been a pro pianist for fifty years, and inherited the love of the instrument from my father, who was a good player. It was common for most families to have a piano - a matter of pride, and there were many music shops selling song copies. There were dozens of manufacturers in the UK, street parties had them out of doors etc etc. I sold mine for £100 after 30 years use. The cost of tuning and transporting other nails in the coffin.( I believe Lloyd Webber still has one, so that's ok.) It's actually cheaper to buy a Chinese piano than to restore one now.

Great writing with plenty of heft .

Ray

Comment is about Killing the Piano (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Powerful,well done.

Comment is about You weren’t the one (blog)

Original item by iesha washington

I love this Honey ❤so brief but so deep?

Comment is about Honey (blog)

Original item by Lilly Love

A sad note, but music to my ears,well done.

Comment is about Killing the Piano (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Thanks Karin, I'm glad you liked the poem ? It's a true story, more or less.

Comment is about Karin Seaver (poet profile)

Original item by Karin Seaver

Thanks for commenting Keith, and I'm glad you liked the poem. It is sad to see a dying art, and I think a lot of people who might not even play can relate to the loss of a piano.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you Frances.

The expectation of a conclusion which is cut short is kind of the point.

Comment is about Last Word (blog)

Original item by RightInTheFeels

No one wanted the piano.
Moving and sad, beautifully written.

Hannah

Comment is about Killing the Piano (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Beautiful poem
A celebration of Nature whilst acknowledging the damage humans inflict.

Hannah

Comment is about Murray River (blog)

Original item by Darry71

Beautiful. Moving.

Hannah

Comment is about Teenagers (blog)

Original item by Karin Seaver

Compulsive, impressive, really enjoyed this one.

Hannah

Comment is about crown shyness (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Perhaps more smug than triumphant Hannah?
And Hazel, perhaps I'd just point out that there's no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothing.... ?

Comment is about Weather (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

A clerihew, written in honour of Mo Salah, Liverpool's striker who is having a fantastic season.

Comment is about Mo Salah (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thank you

Comment is about Young Thief (blog)

Original item by Damon Blackery

Wow, some of the phrases that were used in this really struck a chord. I'm loving your poetry!

Comment is about Battlefield of love (blog)

Original item by LeGou

I adore this. So relatable and well written!

Comment is about I can see your face in dry paint (blog)

Original item by LeGou

Love the story behind this!

Comment is about The Prettiest Girl in the Co-op (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement Douglas.

Comment is about Only Scratching the Surface (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Joe,
a touching poem to which I can so well relate. I often wonder how many young people of today are learning to play this beautiful instrument or have mobile phones got in the way? Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Killing the Piano (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Can relate to this x

Comment is about You weren’t the one (blog)

Original item by iesha washington

cheers ray always good to hear from you. yes, it was written in one go so im glad it comes across as a slab of thought as that is exactly what it was.

Comment is about crown shyness (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Sounds like a repeat hugh.

Comment is about Fred's Dilemna (blog)

Original item by hugh

I can't believe you found my poem from eight years ago! And, yes, it was one I totally loved writing and sharing. At that time I belonged to a 'poetry club' that encouraged writing in all genres. We enjoyed robust discussion together which included criticism, suggestions and valued encouragement.

So thanks again. And welcome to WOL. It's a great site.

Comment is about Wood (poet profile)

Original item by Wood

If only you could write the weather report - it would be so much more entertaining.

Comment is about Weather (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

A lovely poem very thoughtful and very true thank you Hasmukh Wendy x

Comment is about Hasmukh Mehta (poet profile)

Original item by Hasmukh Mehta

I enjoyed this clever composition except for the very final line.

Expecting a climax which didn't come, I do believe you need that 'final word' (line) to be the answer to all your questions.

Comment is about Last Word (blog)

Original item by RightInTheFeels

Very touching?

Comment is about Nice people struggle (blog)

Original item by Hasmukh Mehta

A narrative if you will on online dating.

Comment is about Last Word (blog)

Original item by RightInTheFeels

Powerful poetry.

Comment is about Consume Me (blog)

Original item by Pixie

Hannah and Douglas, thank you for your comments. Keith

Comment is about A Grey Blanket (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

The weather presenters always look slightly triumphant when it's going to be dramatic or unpleasant weather.
A poem that's always on our mind.

Hannah

Comment is about Weather (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Each line tells a story.
Sad and poetic.

Hannah

Comment is about A Grey Blanket (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I enjoyed reading this.

Hannah

Comment is about Poetry for peace (blog)

Original item by Hasmukh Mehta

If furniture could speak, what a tale !
Standing motionless and silent most of the time, with the odd creak.
Very thought provoking Ray.
Love your writing.

Hannah

Comment is about RESTORATION (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Fantastic work Rachel - written with true feeling and cuts deep . Sometimes a poem can bring images to life, and this is one such for me.

Ray

Comment is about darkroom (blog)

Original item by nunya

HI David. Interpretation is everything! I wonder what Freud would have made of gardening? We somehow associate people of his ilk with gothic studies surrounded by books, but then that's a bit like my shed, with tools taking precedence! Cheers.

Funny you mention Monty Col, as I wrote a poem about him and Carol Klein: last line was: the parting of petals and a flash of hose. Nice to have you on board!

Well John; I should give you should some calm sound advice, but you got me beat there. You make a good case for a rest in the cloisters of the mancave. As Chas and Dave say: you have more rabbits than Sainsburys, I should give it a rest, rabbit etc.....

Mark, I tend the beds and mend the sheds. Thanks!

Thanks Martin. That's a nice thought indeed!

Hannah, I recall one poem you wrote with this theme in mind, lovely it was - your sympathies are in the right place.

Thanks Graham - I try to keep my end up, but end up knackered of course. Glad you liked it.

Suki, that is nice about the reading. I was completely relaxed doing it, always best really. I love Watcha by the way, a word not too often used these days.

Stu, thanks for bringing a discerning eye to the poem, and a seal of approval; I didn't try hard with this to be honest, sometimes that works best!

Thanks for the like Anya, appreciated.

Love to all. Ray

Comment is about IN THE GARDEN - AGAIN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

"My spirit has not broken, but blended "?

Comment is about Hues of Grey (blog)

Original item by Kyle

* 3?s up!

Comment is about Bittersweet (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

It's beautiful ??

Comment is about Bittersweet (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

I would like to thank everyone, who has liked my poem. Very much appreciated as always.



All the bes des

Comment is about Bare eyes to the world (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Hi Stu. This sort of looks like a great monolithic slab of thought, and in a short space of writing it has a power and coherence to it with twists and turns that keep us engaged. The poem to me is like the wringing of hands - is that barmy? Highly effective, and too good to be POTW.

Ray

Comment is about crown shyness (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks Stu. No worries I took it as a compliment. Thanks for reading and commenting
Cheers
Martin

Comment is about Far from this place (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

I can relate to this all the way in Redwood City, California.

Comment is about A Grey Blanket (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Colin & Brian, thank you for your comments. Keith

Comment is about A Grey Blanket (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A lot of emotion in a relatively short poem. I think you did a good job here.

Comment is about Only Scratching the Surface (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

thanks colin, isnt it an unusual thing. and the fact that only certain trees do it as well. i was just reading about it this morning. fascinating. im sure your piece would be more than adequate!

Comment is about crown shyness (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck