captured a lovely sense of both frailty and strength. i love the way you use words so sparsely, it shows a confidence in your writing which i long to possess.
Comment is about empty (blog)
Original item by nunya
a rhyming poem which i enjoyed. one gold star. that couplet at the end. a second gold star.
Comment is about A VISIT TO BLENHEIM (A Churchill speech) (blog)
Original item by ray pool
love the ending here but great piece all around.
Comment is about Rested (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
the atttiude really shines through here with this Martin. You work really well to the ending. very good writing indeed.
Comment is about cracked (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
agree with all of the points here, Martin.
the honesty really shines in this poem.
excellent.
Comment is about Another birthday (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Thank you for the kind comment I'm glad that you liked it. Pure hearts are the rarest and most beautiful things.
Comment is about The Rest (blog)
Original item by Wardah
I like this Eva, as it brings to mind faded glory and I love "her face is the ghost of a lost love." Very effective line.
The ballroom is a great image in which to set the romantic past.
Ray
Comment is about Jam Sandwiches (blog)
Original item by Eva Elizabeth
I wouldn't dwell too much on it Cynthia. This poem belonged in the moment. That moment has gone.
Let's focus on the now. You probably have another poem germinating inside you now. Perhaps it's in your mind. Or even in your sprit.
Raj x
Comment is about Playing With Baby (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
You old smoothie, MC. And cheaper than flowers!
Comment is about THERE ARE WAYS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Tue 3rd Oct 2017 17:07
Thank you for your comments Cynthia,I very much appreciated them.
Comment is about Grim Faces (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Thanks for providing me with a wry smile. Pithy and right
to the point of the reality we seem to face so often.
Comment is about The Rest (blog)
Original item by Wardah
<Deleted User> (18118)
Tue 3rd Oct 2017 16:04
So sad, heartfelt. Love can hurt.
Thank you for commenting on my poem.
Comment is about An hour ago (blog)
Original item by Eseosa
Very interesting. Terrific last three lines; they could stand boldly all by themselves.
How do these gentlemen know you as Rachel? I like that. I always have a problem with pseudonyms. So what exactly does 'elPintor' mean? 'the thinker? the warrior?the small one?'the giver of milk? I'm really interested.
I did check out the famous 'band' connection; but I didn't think that was it. Might be, though.
Comment is about empty (blog)
Original item by nunya
A gem of a poem Kim. You have laid your thoughts onto a spectacular map of the sky for us to meditate on - there is such a variety to freely gaze on that it can't fail to inspire us if we open up to it. To write poetry you have to get the heart of a subject, which you have done.
Ray
Comment is about Overwhelming Sky (blog)
Original item by Kim Whysall-Hammond
You really hit a point here Rachel and it reminds me of how the individual gets drawn in to the needs and wiles of the world even though bucking against it.
Ray x
Comment is about empty (blog)
Original item by nunya
Very hard-hitting, sustained and strong. It could apply to anything of deep consequence. The final stanza is a great conclusion.
Comment is about Grim Faces (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
David, you've gone to the heart of the subject as always. I did get involved in the seedy side of all that and found it a great responsibility and indeed still do when trying to give help of any kind. I larded it with cynicism but the sadness comes I think with juxtaposition of real and unreal or the perceiving or non perceiving of the truth. We are all gullible at times and susceptible to the threat of the future.
Thanks so much mate.
Ray
Comment is about CRYSTAL BALL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Really good. Powerful and engulfing.
May I ask what 'I'll come back three' means? Likely a literary reference I don't know; and, yes, my loss. But I would like to know. I don't think you use any 'expression' lightly.
Comment is about Poem in Progress B (explicit) (blog)
Original item by MyDystopiA
Does anyone else ever get so divorced from a poem that it doesn't feel like your own anymore?
I know I wrote this. It came from my brain. But as I reread it, I don't want to get to the final line. I know it's there. But I think: this time it will be different. And it isn't. And I wrote it! How to explain such a thing?
Comment is about Playing With Baby (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thank you David. I do feel that this is the best poem I have written so far. It captures how I feel whenever I look up at the sky...........
Comment is about Overwhelming Sky (blog)
Original item by Kim Whysall-Hammond
What a great, succinct review, Steven. Brilliant.
Comment is about Night Sky with Exit Wounds: Ocean Vuong, Cape (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks Cynthia Buell Thomas.You are right!
Some of the portrayals are drawn from personal experiences, while the last one from observations.
Here in my country,there was no internet connection for few days.That was why I was tardy in responding to your probing feedback.
Comment is about Fear wedded life (blog)
Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos
A superb interview. insightful questions. I enjoyed reading that. Thank you.
Comment is about 'The more painful and scary to write ... the more important it is to communicate' - Henry Normal (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Sounds like one of mine
They all tend to rhyme
Thought they'd change in time
But they didnt
Comment is about Why? (blog)
Original item by Andy Smyth
I could smell and feel that new born baby ... atmospheric and when the bomb hit...
Comment is about Playing With Baby (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
John
Mon 2nd Oct 2017 23:08
This is a lovely masterpiece!
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Comment is about STOP AT NOTHING (blog)
Original item by MANISHA SAINI
Sorry, not used to commenting on WOL, but loved Sometimes. I can relate to that. In the last "verse" I might leave it as a 2 liner - skip the top two lines and leave the rest. But, if you are like me, you will ignore this anyway. It's my poem so eff-off anyone else! (me speaking here!). Loved it anyway. Well I did Sometimes... ?
Comment is about Andy Smyth (poet profile)
Original item by Andy Smyth
This one was written from my own personal experience... i left out other experiences of no electric, flea infestations... i could go on... hey ho... what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger or in this case... inspires you put pen to paper
Comment is about The Bedsit (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
I certainly agree with that M.C
.. i think the problem with this guy was that no matter what he tried it didnt work.. so he became disillusioned, its that thing of some peolple dont know any better and if at one time they did it was lossed... thanks for reading MC
Comment is about Is it any wonder (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
Great interview, Dave, and review, too. Thanks very much for this.
Comment is about 'The more painful and scary to write ... the more important it is to communicate' - Henry Normal (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I can see the connection between doing and enabling,
tho' I have a concern about HOW you can teach creative writing and what is being taught along the way...with
today's repeated restrictive references to "young"
poets and whatever experiences of life they have
acquired. My comments about faculties and positions
embrace the aspect of obtaining income, in addition to
which there are the welcome entries of Nationwide and
other business interests into the world of poetry. The
comments about getting out there and making contacts
are certainly worth commending - and the best of luck
to those who follow that sound advice. In a sense, it
is a form of self-publishing...and so the wheel turns.
You have to speculate to accumulate!
Comment is about Can you earn a living as a poet? Discussion offers advice on how to pay the rent (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Understood. But many have had bitter beginnings and
were determined (and successful) in rising beyond them.
So, whilst there is understanding, there is a sense of loss
for the individual concerned that this was not the case.
Comment is about Is it any wonder (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
Wonderful poem, and brings back fond memories of Glasgow. Including trying to translate between a local and an American visitor!
Comment is about Glesga (blog)
Original item by Helen
Many thanks Cynthia, praise indeed! It's all a balancing act I hope you agree.
Ray x
Comment is about CRYSTAL BALL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
The fact that I feel 'squirmy' after reading this poem must say volumes about its construction and intended effect. I'm glad it's here, because I missed it earlier. Congratulations.
Thank you for your 'poetic honesty' about 'linnets' and 'flinch' Yes! A craftsman works.
Comment is about 'CCTV' by Tony Hill is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I so enjoy your comments on all WOL works. I'm sure you know that, but I'm saying it anyway. Cheers.
Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)
Original item by Chakraj
Nice stanza, ever thought of lyric writing as I think this would fit well to music?
Comment is about i know! (blog)
Original item by Adriana
A splendid gig it was too. Great venue. Really have to thank Henry, Danny Middleton, Paul Neads and Flapjack Press for the organisation and cake.
Comment is about 'The more painful and scary to write ... the more important it is to communicate' - Henry Normal (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Wow. I was lost in that familiar picture, reminiscing. Then boom. Very powerful, Cynthia.
Comment is about Playing With Baby (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
my current favourite poet and a stunning collection. the best book of poetry i have read this year. awesome to see it reviewed here and this is an excellent review, you have picked up on his positives and negatives really well. thanks.
Comment is about Night Sky with Exit Wounds: Ocean Vuong, Cape (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 2nd Oct 2017 08:48
thank you Anna, I'm glad you enjoyed. Check out the film if you get chance. All the best, Colin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u6pg8fuSB4
Comment is about 'At the sink' by Colin Hill is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 2nd Oct 2017 08:38
Congrats on POTW Tony - good to see another 'Hill' poet headlining the WoL front pages. And good also to be prompted to read this excellent poem once more. I'm also jealous of the fact you have linnets visiting your garden. Lucky you! All the best, Colin.
Comment is about 'CCTV' by Tony Hill is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
dense, wonderful writing tony as ever. i am but a linnet flinching compared to your resplendent peacock of poetry.
Comment is about 'CCTV' by Tony Hill is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 1st Oct 2017 20:59
Very powerful, drives the message home.
Hannah
Comment is about Playing With Baby (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
A reatelling of an individual's story who had certain ideologies...
Comment is about Is it any wonder (blog)
Original item by Phils Words
<Deleted User> (9882)
Wed 4th Oct 2017 13:35
a beautiful blending of human understanding with and the appreciation of the all about ageless gift of nature in her finest hours
loved it Raj.Thank you.
Rose ?
Comment is about Going within -- and without. (blog)
Original item by Chakraj