There some brilliant lines in this. Really enjoyed.

Comment is about Promiscuous Problems (blog)

Original item by Dan Marino

An honest journey through the mind. I hope it works out.

Comment is about What If (blog)

Original item by Dan Marino

Thanks Ferris for feeling uncomfortable and appreciating the mood of the poem!

Thanks Kevin; it's incredible how many pubs the Victorians built - with all the building it was thirsty work! I'm glad you got the flavour.

Thanks for the likes Leon and Colin too.

Ray

Comment is about IN THE FATHER REDCAP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I am glad I found this poem. An important subject. I saw the coverage of the anniversary on TV and people were taking flowers for great, great, great 'uncles'. Not many great grandfathers and I realised that the soldiers who died were too young to have become fathers themselves. That is very sad.

Comment is about Passchendaele (RE-POST) (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

I love this poem. Being a part of everything, of creation, being at one with the world. No one can take that away.

Comment is about Dark (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

The words appear simple, but they ask all sorts of questions about the appeal of popular music. The title, and many of the lines, upturn expectations. The author is a songwriter. I like this a lot.

Comment is about 'Unpopular Music' by Robert C Gaulke is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

'we could wonder over the land barefoot' - lovely line ?

Comment is about Meet me there (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

your rhymn is always right on. poets llike you and me and others have special insights that comes in the form of a blessing from God. But it must be used for encouraging others by helping them realize others feel the same. But cant express their emotions. your poems are part of that great volume of poems that serve that purpose. Keep up your good work.

Comment is about Nobody Cares (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Yes thats the spirit Lyrical, a poets pen is their freedom. we can read our poems anytime, even poets hundreds of years ago.speak to us. its our world, many will never know, or understand. The ones that do are welcome

Comment is about Privately Poetic (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

good rhyme, Lyrical your real and you have talent,you can fly knowing that?

Comment is about Bluebird (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Since putting this poem on I have discovered a photo I took in 1966 of the pub in question before alterations. Please not the unloading of kegs from wooden crates of a contemporary lorry and the barrow. Plus the cockerel sign, which I think was Courage brewery. Thanks for viewing . I couldn't get rid of the blank border (edit pane in the way).

Comment is about IN THE FATHER REDCAP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Ray
Just googled the Father Redcap to get a better feel for the poem. It looked an impressive building, but I'm not sure how it would have worked with male strippers behind the bar.
Really enjoyed this one

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about IN THE FATHER REDCAP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hey Ray. I've been in preparation to embark upon a journey into unexplored territory (hopefully long-term) and I haven't been focused much on writing.

Life does get rather dull when all you seem to accomplish is another revolution on the hamster wheel--this is my way of kissin' it all off.

Good to hear from you, Ray, always..and hello there, Colin, David, and Emer--many thanks.

Rachel

Comment is about the pressure of the immaterial (blog)

Original item by nunya

thank you for your comments!

Comment is about Fingernails (blog)

Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis

Hi Robert
you caught me with the two opening lines. I thought when I read this it had the feel of a song about it and then read your profile so I wasn't surprised. Either way it works well as a poem or a song.
love it, I hope to read more.

Comment is about Deep Ambivalence (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Thanks Rose. yes my wife calls me an old romantic. Hopefully we are not a dying breed
Glad you liked it. much appreciated
Martin

Comment is about Rested (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi MC We all know from a negotiating standpoint, union leaders and politician's demands are usually over the top, then when challenged through negotiation, fettled down to a more acceptable package "in this instance"by the democratic process existing in most EU member states.

On this speed shrunken planet imperialism is on its death bed radical change is sorely needed by way of a united Europe as an example to the rest of the world.

And as one wise commentator quoted to me on here at W.O.L.

"Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it"

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Bugger, a dumb typo, thanks for spotting it Colin, and thanks as ever for your feedback ?

Comment is about Forgetting the air (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

good work David. I particularly like the third verse - 'but how can I forget myself when I need me to remember to forget?' No escaping ourselves is there!

'being worrying' last line?

all the best and thanks for posting.
Col.

Comment is about Forgetting the air (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

https://hellopoetry.com/poem/2107713/leaves/

I actually wrote a week ago but yeah I know what you mean.

Comment is about Leaves (blog)

Original item by MyDystopiA

Thanks, MC.
Yes, indeed. An Ali G/Leadbelly fusion.
Home again now from hols in Dorset so the audio is brought into play again.

Comment is about BAD BISKIT BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

We both wrote 'the leaves are leaving' within hours of each each other - must be an Autumn thing.

Comment is about Leaves (blog)

Original item by MyDystopiA

Alison & Nick, great double MC act that took me back to the golden days of R&M at the Ram Jam Club.

Comment is about Comperes Alison Hill and Nick Poole (photo)

Ken - what do you think of the latest utterances from the
EU's "John 'Claws' Junkshop"? Even avowed "Remainers"
seem dubious about the intentions. But it surely endorses
what has been suspected from when the Referendum
Party(Goldsmith/Walters) warned against what was planned
- including an EU army and non-accountable police force -
and was roundly mocked for its "ridiculous" assertions.
Power does strange things to those on the Continent!!
Perhaps JCJ sees an emperor's role on offer?

Comment is about ken eaton-dykes (poet profile)

Original item by ken eaton-dykes

Great stuff! Leadbelly meets potbelly in a tear-tugging
rendition of a theme to break the heart - with a tune
that takes the biscuit. Worth the wait - for the way it
evokes a lot of "Snickers" from this listener.

Comment is about BAD BISKIT BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I know of the old adage: "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" but, while accepting that there is a temptation
to produce derivatives of successful stuff, there have to
be limits! It is lazy and unhelpful to pass this sort of
thing off as "original" - 100% deserving of being found out
and flashed up for attention. I have located similar
activity in biography - with whole paragraphs clearly
"leeched" from other works to suit the purpose of the
newly published author responsible. Referencing is one
thing, but plundering is something else entirely!

Comment is about Return of poetry sleuth: Ira Lightman reveals plagiarism by Canadian poet (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Eating at the Table

Violent thirst for killing
no one suspects him
innocent blood forever flowing
bone dry bodies lay
drained of human life.

Comment is about September 2017 Collage Poem (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thanks Keith,

Comment is about People Don't Like Me, Then They Do; Or They Don't (blog)

Original item by Lewis O'Brien

Greg, I particularly liked your comic update poem, a bit of a winner. Dom.

Comment is about A happy return: Rhythm & Muse flies flag again to mark 10th anniversary (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks Gregg... caught the moment nicely ? just launching into Au Revoir

Comment is about Dino Mahoney (photo)

Great evening of poetry & music, all the warmth and sparkle of R&M of yore.?

Comment is about A happy return: Rhythm & Muse flies flag again to mark 10th anniversary (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

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Comment is about Why Does School Make Me? (blog)

Original item by Matt

Good work.Thanks for sharing.

Comment is about 'Behind the shadows' by Stuart Buck is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

The idea behind the poem is that while someone may look fine on the outside, they could be fighting on the inside. Don't be afraid to ask someone if they are okay, and press them a little if you think they're lying. At first glance at this poem you saw something optimistic about life, but if you analyze it you may see that just beyond the surface, there is a hidden meaning

Comment is about The hidden pain (blog)

Original item by Theatre Nerd

Thanks Collin I appreciate the feedback!

And Raj it was short-lived! ? I seem to be back to square one... for now that is...
Thanks for the comments!

Comment is about Come what may (blog)

Original item by Wardah

Thanks for your comments on books and rested. Much appreciated my friend.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

I love the emotion of the last section. And the pragmatism of the last sentence.

Thank you for sharing.

Comment is about Blackberry Bushes at a Funeral (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

Great rhythm, I much enjoyed)

Comment is about Justice (blog)

Original item by Suzi Challenger

Lovely writing - full of inner tension seeking expression Rachel. The idea of coming up for air (inspiration of a kind) is compelling.

Ray

Comment is about the pressure of the immaterial (blog)

Original item by nunya

Thanks for commenting David. I quite accept on re-reading the poem that it poses more questions than maybe it should, and therefore falls short of a satisfying read. I suppose I "filmed" it in my mind. It can be a dangerous area in poetry I think to stray too far away from the blueprint. Two into one doesn't necessarily go! I respect you and Colin as you know and your honesty is a worthwhile thing mate. Your assessment was accurate neverthess.

Charlie and Desmond additionally glad you pressed the like button!

Ray

Comment is about LIVING DANGEROUSLY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hey Connor- as I read this your wording and flow and structure here all worked well together throughout..and with effective imagery- felt like I was there in the poem!

Comment is about A Triadic Structure of Depression (blog)

Original item by Connor Lannes

Thanks for your comment M.C.
Cats can be unpredictable, much like editors of small poetry press I fear!

Comment is about Arthur (blog)

Original item by gavin turner

thanks graham! funnily enough, the other poem i wrote that week, 'rapture' was the one i was happier with. it brings up an interesting lesson in what i am looking for in my writing against what others find pleasing. i think thats a great lesson for me as a writer.

Comment is about 'Behind the shadows' by Stuart Buck is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks Col for "exposing" yourself, it's really appreciated that you took the time. I've now put on an audio clip to accompany the poem. re your writing, it's good to have a streak of bravado and try things out. Someone has to do it and I applaud you!

Ray

Comment is about LIVING DANGEROUSLY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I'm not sure I understood this one Raymondo but it kinda blew my mind to bits a bit - almost feels like half a dozen poems blended into one.

Living dangerously or writing dangerously? I've been experimenting with the latter of late. Well, it makes me laugh if nothing else and others can join in if they like.

*grins demonically*

CoL.

Comment is about LIVING DANGEROUSLY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Ray Glad you liked my Sri lanka poem. Don't know if you bother with FaceBoook but I have have started off a poetry page on it to give a bit more exposure to some of my older poems that have been buried in various collections over the years. Here's the link:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/aslowblues/posts/?ref=page_internal

I'm planning to put something up every week or so.

Maybe you could 'like' it.

David

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you for your comments, the last part was designed more as a message than an explanation for someone I lost at the start of the summer. Sadly, I don't study English Literature at a-level but prefer to use my writing as an escape.

Comment is about Blackberry Bushes at a Funeral (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

from reading this beaut Martin,I can see that the age of romanticism is not dead,thank heaven!

loved it.


Rose ?

Comment is about Rested (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Always a pleasure David to read your detailed vignettes of places and their peoples. Here you have the whole range of experiences that are happening in local lives and the unashamed exploitation of tourist areas for big boy's benefits. A whole social tapestry within the poem and lovely sculptured lines with lots of detail . "Endless bland deceit" is a winner for me. No unnecessary words for their own sake too.

Ray

Comment is about Towards Galle (blog)

Original item by David Cooke

This tale of feline ferocity is certainly consistent in
maintaining the interest. In my case, I was reminded
how a poem of mine that contained the lines -
"When you look at me like that,
I want to go and kick the cat..."
was returned by the editor of a small poetry press with
a scathing rejection highlighting my cruel reference to a
sentient creature...ignoring its subsequent lines...
"When you smile at me like that,
I want to go and kiss the cat."
Meow!!

Comment is about Arthur (blog)

Original item by gavin turner