No points & no prizes for you Tommy T?

Comment is about If the price is right (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

So clever. Loved it, Desmond! ?

Comment is about Fake News (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

I love this Harry. At first I thought you were talking about a woman until I viewed the title again. very cleverly written and very biblical.
Nice one

Comment is about a sin against the spirit (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Nice one Nigel is this written as a result of said event or did you read it at Marple. Either way good one

Comment is about Local Drinking Establishment Invaded by W.O.L Poets (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Couldn't agree more Keith there certainly is a creator and as you have said in this magnificent poem he has created so much beauty and incredible detail.
Nice one

Comment is about Existence & Purpose (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I love the both the shape and the flow of this piece Rachel
Nice one

Comment is about black label (blog)

Original item by nunya

hey Paul, I know how hard you have been working on your writing over these past weeks and getting them accepted by all sorts of journals. This feels like a fitting reward for all that hard work. Try not to forget us pauper poets here on WoL when your agent is promoting your latest bestseller and you're supping coffee with the in-crowd! Your comments and contributions have always been highly appreciated by all who receive them. Have a peaceful Sunday pal. Col.

Comment is about 'A Tale of Two Sandals' by Paul Waring is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

great poem paul, huge bounds in the confidence of your writing since you started posting on here and the work you have been doing really shows through in this.

very worthy POTW and opens itself up like a flower on repeated readings.

see you next month!

Comment is about 'A Tale of Two Sandals' by Paul Waring is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Love the fact you have conveyed so much with so few words. My favourite lines are the second verse.
Fab

Comment is about Falling Asleep on the Late Train (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

Love this vignette of life. I remember times of bone dry August air and treacle tarmac. I also recall August th under storms when after the downpour had passed steam would rise off the roads.
Nice one Paul. Well deserved POTW.

Comment is about 'A Tale of Two Sandals' by Paul Waring is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

The opening line of this poem sets the tone - "a wet afternoon in Wetherspoon's" - apparently unpromising material but in fact full of poetic music and tricks. I discovered David Cooke when he first posted poems on Write Out Loud a number of years ago now, and immediately admired his poetry. (David was kind about mine, which gave me a shot of confidence that I will always be grateful for). He has never been interested in introspection. Despite his wide poetry connections he has continued to remember this site and post his poetry here, and delight us with his understated, crafted and knowledgeable work. Thanks, David.

Comment is about 'For Antoinette' by David Cooke is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hello Keith
Many thanks for your kind words on my profile page
- they were much appreciated.
Richard

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

I also would not have been able to listen, without comparison, to Simon's amazing poems set to music.
Still, I enjoy listening to those who have the courage to share their words, as long as they are - considered.
Thoroughly enjoyed this and loved your honesty about his words.
Now to read some more...

Comment is about The poetry of Art Garfunkel (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

G'day Greg,
I've decided to read more of your stuff and this is the first today. So glad I did!
Those who have commented already have eloquently expressed my thoughts already, so may I just say; how much I enjoyed this?
I've heard of poems in library books but not notes in munition boxes... so I've also learned something.
Thank you. ?

Comment is about To My Unknown Soldier (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Love the idea of your poem/verse (whatever - I couldn't give a stuff what people call my stuff so why should you? If you like it and it means something to you, then someone else will probably like it too. But don't worry if you get no feedback ( I rarely do and that is because most of my verses/scribbles, whatever are crap, but hey ho, I enjoy writing them, so bollox to all the poetry snobs). I can see you have some probs with spelling etc. but do not let that put you off, your ideas/thoughts are great and (if like me personal to you most of the time), then it really does not matter. If you ever need a second opinion, feel free to email me at smyth2307@gmail.com. I won't suggest any changes other than maybe point out some typo's. Anyway, up to you. Don't give up. My brother is colour blind, but is now a bomb disposal expert (I'm kidding), Any help you want don't be afraid to ask - I think you will find a lot of people on this site will also be willing to help and they are undoubtedly better than me, but I'm here if you want me to help. Keep your chin up. Andy. (I only started writing my rubbish when very down, unemployed, depressed etc. but now find it a great release, daft or not). I am still down, depressed and unemployed, but penning my silly or dark thoughts does help me as I hope it does with you. Don't worry about dyslexia, plenty of people will help with that (well, I will at least). Read some of Colin Hill's posts, I always enjoy them. Good luck Sinead, as I say, no prob if you want to bounce ideas or spellings etc off me. Happy to help. Can see you have the talent, just need that self-belief (and ultimately who gives a shit except you?). Nuff said. I am not an up his own arse poet, I just write what comes in my head (usually at this time in the morning sadly) then work at it the following day, but I am a believer in go with your gut instint most of the time. I have been to "poetry clubs" and they have suggested change this or change that. I generally ignore them. Just me I guess...

Comment is about My heart (blog)

Original item by Sinead Wright

Hi Sinead, high praise indeed! Was one that just jumped into my mind whilst lying in a hospital bed of all places. But it did spur me on to write various other rubbish, which are mainly for my delight - some are (meant to be) funnyish and others definitely are not. Mood swings and all that. I blame the hormones. Still - keeps me out of mischief most of the time.

Thank you for the feedback.

Andy.

Comment is about My Garden (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

a great of advice Wendy!


my warmest regards.


Rose ?

Comment is about Something Wrong (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Thank you for those kind comments, Your work is a style that I consider beyond me. I've tried to write in that style and, got nowhere. Reading your poems may help me. Terry.

Comment is about Lyrical Lexa (poet profile)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Patricia & Terry, Thank you both for you appreciative comments. Keith











Patricia & Terry

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith, other people, can help us to widen our view of life and its many aspects. Others are toxic, Poets for the most part are much less shallow, and are attuned to thoughts and feelings on a higher level. Introspective, expressive, inquisitive, appreciative, honest, thankful, more acceptable to learning new thoughts, ideas, viewpoints, shun prejudice, and many more good qualities, oh I better add humble. Terry

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith,I enjoyed this poem enormously,
its rings true for me because I have been limited in certain life experiences though slowly working my way through my list.
A honest and well written poem.

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hello Eseosa, A poem of passionate eroticism graphically described. You have done well to write about a subject which many find it difficult to even address. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about S.K.I.N (blog)

Original item by Eseosa

Hello Richard, Just to say that I enjoyed The Last Train and Deo Gratias. Unfortunately I do not live in Essex but Spain so I am unable to be present at any of your recitations. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Richard Hartley (poet profile)

Original item by Richard Hartley

Good game, good game Tommy ?

Paul

Comment is about If the price is right (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thanks so much for your comment. Keith

Comment is about Lyrical Lexa (poet profile)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Keith,
If this poem is speaking to a romantic interest the book and movie 'The Notebook' come to mind when reading this. This also sounds a lot like the relationship I have with my sister who is 10 years older than me. Things were not available to her the way they were to me when I was born much later. Excellent writing. I've added you to my favorites.

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith,
Thank you so much for the feedback.

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Hi Harry

Thanks for the comment. I too went in the army 1948. so we both must have been serving together for a while. What a deterrent we two must have been to the forces of communism. For as soon as I was demobbed the Korean war started.

Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Well said and so true. Keith

Comment is about Home (blog)

Original item by terry l shuff

Hello Terry, I am drawn to your biography, its openess and determination to pursue what life has to offer. I also enjoyed some of your poetry. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about terry l shuff (poet profile)

Original item by terry l shuff

A beautiful poem which conjures up all thoughts of emotions and feelings. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Ah those halcyon days which I remember well. Thank you Keith

Comment is about The college years (blog)

Original item by Louis Audet

I love your writing style and the way you rhyme. Especially, 'No Plans'. "Flames of grief anew are lit, rekindling fires of loneliness". Beautiful in the most sad kind of way. I have added you to my favorites.

Comment is about terry l shuff (poet profile)

Original item by terry l shuff

Terry,
Thank you so much for your feedback!

Comment is about Mona Lisa (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

You put that very exactly Keith and expressed a truth there.
I can identify with owning favourite things, and get distraught if I lost one of them. I should man up really! Thanks.

Ray

Comment is about SHE LOVED THAT CARDIGAN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Keith.

Many thanks for your comment. It's much appreciated

Ken xx

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Ray, Thank you for this. It goes to show that the most insignificant of possessions can possess a profound significance to a person´s identity. Keith

Comment is about SHE LOVED THAT CARDIGAN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Shaakiera, Thank you for this cameo of wisdom and advice. Keith

Comment is about Still (blog)

Original item by Shaakiera Schroeder

Thank you Cynthia. I know you have a fondness for texture and detail and I see it in your comment! I must admit I invented the story , I just appealed to me. I do enjoy a twisted ending!

Ray

Comment is about SHE LOVED THAT CARDIGAN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I really like this Tom, lovely idea and imagery.

Comment is about Late Summer (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Thank you Col, Tom, Cynthia, Ray and Keith for your comments, I really enjoyed reading them and so pleased you like this one.

Paul

Comment is about A Tale of Two Sandals (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Brilliant. I love the intellectual, moral and emotional honesty here Laura. Undiluted truth.

Raj

Comment is about True Colours (with apologies to Cyndi) (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Good day Keigth

Thank you for all the kind comments you always leave on my poems.

Such positive feedback always makes one want to write more.

Kind regards

Neill Barnard

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

In which way

Comment is about All Poems of Shaakiera Schroeder (blog)

Original item by Shaakiera Schroeder

Stunning,love the line "with roses burning out your ears"

Comment is about Prove Us All Wrong (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Your writing just gets better all the time.
A disturbing poem but such is life.

Comment is about The Brain of a Killer (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

I truly love this and " Love will suffer" I feel as if i can actually feel the hurt. Amazing.

Comment is about I Suffered (continuation of Love Will Suffer) (blog)

Original item by Olivia Bentley

Yes we are Tom...with our emotions on our sleeve.

Comment is about POETRY (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

Paul, I like this series of slightly disjointed cameos of one´s formative years. I was immediately taken back to my childhood and the school summer holidays I spent with my Nan. An evocative poem cleverly using three lines a stanza. Keith

Comment is about A Tale of Two Sandals (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Hello Neill, Thank you for this latest poem. I am drawn to it as it so open with no inhibitions. Keith

Comment is about How I will know true love? (blog)

Original item by Neill Barnard