What do you mean "if only"? I retired over 4 years ago! ?

Thanks Colin.

Comment is about Another Day (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Alem, the best poems are borne out of personal experience because deep wthin us there is a treasure of stories yet to be told. Keep writing as I look forward to reading more of your work. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Like a moth to a flame (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

Eric, thank you for this poem which I found relaxing and fresh. I particularly like your words ¨black baguettes crouched low to the horizon ¨. Beautifully descriptive with a charm of its own. Keith

Comment is about A Storm Was Raging (blog)

Original item by Eric Maynard

Wife has gone
under house arrest
stubborn evil dictator
has to go!

We are all missing you at Stockport W O L hope to see you soon x

Comment is about Zimbabwe, November 2017 (blog)

Original item by Linda Cosgriff

Fred, The challenge posed by being PC and upholding free speech is a topical issue which, in this poem, you have clearly brought to light. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about Political Correctness (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Can relate to this one Sidra. The questioning, the frustrations and emotions involved, in self acceptance are described really well. I can feel the struggle in the words.

Comment is about Am I the worst one You have yet made?! (blog)

Original item by Sidra Shahid

Hi Sidra
So much to love in Gradual Descent. The simplicity of youth melts away and here we are, adults but lacking the optimism and fun we once had. 'Life doesn't work this way, the colours always fade away'
Loved this !

Comment is about Gradual Descent in Life (blog)

Original item by Sidra Shahid

Great poem, really love your work Jon. ?

Comment is about The Dresser (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

?. Lovely.

Comment is about HUGGED (blog)

Original item by Eunice Gulapa

Well said Linda.

Comment is about Zimbabwe, November 2017 (blog)

Original item by Linda Cosgriff

nice one Trevor. I particularly like the 'day' rhymes for Monday to Friday and then the switch to different line endings for the weekend and the beginning of the new week. I think we can all agree with your last line - if only eh? Col.

Comment is about Another Day (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

if this was architecture I would be tempted to call it Brutalist - like it lots Tommy.

Comment is about Nowhere to go (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thank you Sidra for your generous comment regarding "Where did it go?". I think that you may be correct. ;- ) Tommy

Comment is about Sidra Shahid (poet profile)

Original item by Sidra Shahid

Thanks for kind comments. I am not usually a secondary teacher, but am now full of admiration and respect... and not a little pity, for what they do each day. Wish me luck as i face another week at the chalkface! M x

Comment is about The Ballad of the Classroom (blog)

Original item by mike booth

The Torries telling stories and Labour offering favours. It's all a mess, best save your breath. It's much bigger than you and I. Well done mate. I like it (Adding to favourites)

Comment is about Truth and Lies (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Dear ladies/gents,

As always thank you for taking the time to read and leave feedback/thums up. Appreciated.

Cheers to you all!

Suki

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

Hi there Fred,

Works well in any accent. Nice poem, flows really well.

Cheers!
Suki

Comment is about I only work for the Council (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Thanks Hannah. My own community and upbringing was the inspiration here, life can be cruel for the have nots.

Comment is about Vicious Cycle (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Ps works better with a cockney accent.

Comment is about I only work for the Council (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Very raw. Stems full of hemlock is especially good.

(Did you go to JMU and graduate in 2003? If so, I know you.)

Comment is about Letting Go of the Lotus Flower (14\\2/10) (blog)

Original item by John Turner

A beautiful honesty takes us inside the mind, the thoughts. A poem to remember.

Hannah

Comment is about shamed (blog)

Original item by Dorinda MacDowell

Beautiful poetry, imagery, language.

Hannah

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

Beautiful writing.

Hannah

Comment is about Love passes with time (blog)

Original item by Dipta Gomes

A solemn reminder that we're not out of the woods yet David. The app would have taken care of all that obviously with super downloads and a bit of pre destiny thrown in. If only I were a salesmen . Try the Wolsey sub app too!

Ray

Comment is about THE GOD APP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

This is Alexis. First to counteract anxiety. Observe your anxiety know where its coming from. Embrace anxiety. If you resist anxiety then you will be more vulnerable to it. Accept it and you will feel calm LASTLY, . Demand More of anxiety. This will help you not worry so much of anxiety and just letting it come to you. The Result is you BUILD Confidence.

Go to the Link down below to get a FREE audio for anxiety and learn how you can CONQUER Anxiety. (affiliate)

https://tinyurl.com/yah5wkor

Comment is about Anxiety (blog)

Original item by Zaivee

Sorry about the lack of Q&A, Linda. We sent out the questions as usual, but the poet didn't get back to us.

Comment is about 'A Room Alone' by A.M.Clarke is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

This is Alexis. First to counteract anxiety. Observe your anxiety know where its coming from. Embrace anxiety. If you resist anxiety then you will be more vulnerable to it. Accept it and you will feel calm LASTLY, . Demand More of anxiety. This will help you not worry so much of anxiety and just letting it come to you. The Result is you BUILD Confidence.

Go to the Link down below to get FREE audio for anxiety and learn how you can CONQUER Anxiety

https://tinyurl.com/yah5wkor

Comment is about A Life of Anxiety (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

This is Alexis. First to counteract anxiety. Observe your anxiety know where its coming from. Embrace anxiety. If you resist anxiety then you will be more vulnerable to it. Accept it and you will feel calm LASTLY, . Demand More of anxiety. This will help you not worry so much of anxiety and just letting it come to you. The Result is you BUILD Confidence.

Go to the Link down below to learn how you can CONQUER Anxiety. (affiliate)

https://tinyurl.com/yah5wkor

Comment is about The Dresser (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

A lovely poem. Congratulations on PotW!

But why no Q&A? That's my favourite part of PotW.

Comment is about 'A Room Alone' by A.M.Clarke is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Wow, that vocabulary.
Love this poem.

Hannah

Comment is about You're Fizzy (blog)

Original item by mike booth

Brilliant !
I am a teacher but the children I teach are younger than this but I do recognise this behaviour, these characters from other teachers. Some from my own school days.
One supply teacher said he was lucky to get out of the classroom alive !
Fantastic stuff.

Comment is about The Ballad of the Classroom (blog)

Original item by mike booth

I came up with this when I remembered an old dresser my parent's had in their bedroom. The feelings I got and the memories which came up surprised me. I remembered things I previously had forgotten.

Comment is about The Dresser (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

The way I figure it is folks are already worshipping these damned critters - so I say shit or bust with the goddam things. Thanks Col and Suki and I also say a big thanks to David . God bless all of us (especially when we do the download).

Ray (slightly bonkers).

Comment is about THE GOD APP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Ray. It's a massive honour to be the featured poet, but well deserved. I've been really enjoying your postings on this site, and only wished i lived closer so i could get along to see you in the flesh.
Good luck on the night (you don't need it)

All the best Kevin

Comment is about Ray Pool at Write Out Loud Woking tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Congratulations.
The poem beautifully captures the mystery of night.

Hannah

Comment is about 'A Room Alone' by A.M.Clarke is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

An important piece giving a clear picture of how life is lived by many.
These things need to be said and I am so glad I have read this.

Hannah

Comment is about Vicious Cycle (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Once upon a time I thought seriously, but briefly about teaching. An imagined scenario just like the one you've described was what deterred me! Nice piece.

Comment is about The Ballad of the Classroom (blog)

Original item by mike booth

There are snipers of course who try to top the bill, a cutting remark here, a subtle comment there.
Some people bring their friends along. We've had Ella Wheeler Wilcox,Bukowski, Pam Ayres, Dylan Thomas, Kipling to name a few. But most people bring their own work to enjoy the read-a-round. Sometimes we break into discussion about metre and form,haiku,sonnets and such things,though it's mostly informal free-verse, a bit of rhyme, prose poem, what you like "As you like it".
We meet the second Tuesday every month in the pump room of the Red Lion, Manningtree. Naturally there's beer but some drink tea. The laughs are best. It's friendly, relaxed, a good atmosphere and all are welcome; readers and listeners alike.
So come, that "15minutes of fame" beckons.
Gordon Hoyles.

Review is about Poetry Plus on 14 Nov 2017 (event)

Hi there Ray,

Well, some believe that God is the ultimate AI..! And when 5g comes in we can have God-lite uploaded directly into our neural network.

Thanks for sharing!

Suki

Comment is about THE GOD APP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Wow. Good on you for pouring your soul out for the world to see. That takes guts. It's always darkest before the dawn. Keep writing, saves a lot more than your sanity from my experience. (Adding to favourites)

Comment is about old habits. new habits. you won't be proud. (blog)

Original item by m.k.

thank you

Comment is about THE GOD APP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

as always Suki your poetry demands several readings so I will look forward to coming back to this when my mind is less zonked. Col.

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

Thanks, Ray! That's a different perspective, but a fascinating one!

Comment is about On The Other Side (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

An interesting evening with some great poetry. Although not themed many of the poems reflected the topic of remembrance.

Review is about Poetry Plus on 14 Nov 2017 (event)

A beautiful lyrical poem with a great flow and pace with a beautiful musical accompaniment.
Fabulous suki

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

I read this presuming it depicts life after death Karen. I hope that's right - it certainly conjures up a landscape almost beyond reasoning and being from a child's perspective has an unsettling and disturbing quality -the sense of being lured like Hansel and Gretel. Very compelling.
Quality gear.

Ray

Comment is about On The Other Side (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Oh and bye the bye- here's no 90,000 and 90,000 more ××

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

No Cynthia you're not wrong. What I was enquiring in regards was as to what was 'sworn by It: That we are both Ĺïbřāņś.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

no speaking from experience they do think of you now and then and fantasize here and there, but the more time passes they also realize how wrong it was and that you were never a true love of theirs, I know that hurts to hear , but it was the game you were playing. don't confuse it with love, because it never was for either of you..

Comment is about who wonders (blog)

Original item by Jenn

Beautiful, ?

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

Original item by Suki Spangles