Robert,this is so clever! I truly loved it.

One line in particular stood out from the rest-

'I stripped them off you
brought your body along'

fantastic!


Rose ?

Comment is about Your Great Indifference (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Hi Neill.How right you are! this poem brings back the memories of all my disappointments.

But I dare not tell you how many!?


Rose ?

Comment is about Disappointed (blog)

Original item by Neill Barnard

oh Wendy! my lovely lovely kind friend! I am truly grateful for this dedication.

And!

I shall remember to put you as first on the list of the lovely people I shall be sending Christmas presents to.

Not only do I for now send lots of ???
but also lots of warm invisible hugs!


Rose ???

Comment is about A Rose To Capture (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

The poetry is fine, the sentiment leaves me rather like your wife - a little cold.

Comment is about Sexless Marriage (blog)

Original item by Louis Audet

Thanks Colin. I'm leaving for Lancashire in a few minutes, looks like it's going to be a bit wet.
I haven't been to Blacktoft for many years John, though I keep meaning to. It was where I had my first decent view of a Hen Harrier when I started birdwatching in earnest about 30 years ago. I was watching this lovely male patrolling above the reeds when a barn owl flew up out of the reed bed. I had both birds in my view for a few seconds. An unforgettable moment!

Comment is about Where Are The Skydancers? (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

I wrote this after being accosted by an insurance agent at my local auto garage while being coerced into dropping a stupid amount of money on an auto repair.

Anyhow, it struck me how--after ascertaining my vocation--this fellow tried to open up conversation with me with questions like "do you get benefits?".."are you 1099 or salaried?"

I thought. to myself, that I could never be more miserable getting paint under my fingernails than he could be hearing "it's none of your fucking business!"

Thanks to each of you for your comments and 'likes'--and dear goodness, speak out whenever you feel free!

Love, Rachel xx

ps
I have to say, I really trust those garage guys..I know in my heart that it was expensive repair...

Comment is about How's your game? (blog)

Original item by nunya

Kevin, Thank you for this.I have had no direct involvement with such a charity but it breaks my heart to see such human misery. Bless your son for his efforts. You are rightly proud. Keith

Comment is about Dunkirk - then and now (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

What comes across more than anything in this piece and your previous one is the compassion you feel for these people. I don't want to pry, but I bet you're involved in some charity for refugees.
My son has done numerous trips to Calais, and it fills me with pride seeing him do what he can for this worthy cause

Thanks Kevin

Comment is about Dunkirk - then and now (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Well I feel spoilt this week Tim. First Jonathan's excellent poem about curlews and now your equally excellent hen harriers. There are many bird species in the UK whose numbers have declined dramatically over the past decades but the plight of the persecuted hen harrier is perhaps one of the saddest.

I hope your audience tomorrow joins you in a rousing chorus of THEY'RE NOT HERE! Maybe a little practice run before you start would get them in the mood. Well done for writing this and for standing up for our beleaguered wildlife. Hope the performance goes well.

All the best,
Colin

Comment is about Where Are The Skydancers? (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

I used to see them at Blacktoft Sands at roosting time. I haven't been for yonks so I don't know if they're still there. Spots of Marsh Harriers quite commonplace.

Comment is about Where Are The Skydancers? (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

Ah, would that were 25 and not 65, MC. With what I know now I could do some serious damage!

Comment is about LAST POST - closing the book (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Don't delete it, you're only human. There's cleary a reason why you feel the way you do. Consider this as processing the feeling and helping others along the way. I can relate to this and there may be countless other people out there who will read this and find solace and comfort in it knowing that they're not alone. Poetry doens't have to be exclusively pretty. ?

Comment is about Hate Her (blog)

Original item by Rhianna Blake

Yes a good point about politicians' memoirs Mark. As they are supposed to be public servants I can't see where glory comes in except via inflated egos or delusions of grandeur.
I think you meant Jade not Jake Goody but does it really matter? We know it's a gender difference but anything goes anyway in that world. The more curiosity the more sales . I reckon Tony Blair gained little from his committing to print apart from the money of course which he doesn't need. (Blimey I sound like Ian Hislop!)
Thanks a lot.

Keith very nice that you picked out a line . Sometimes a line just pops out and feels right and others are indifferent.
That's the beauty of this trip we're on!
Thanks. David and Kevin, grateful for the additional likes cheers.

Ray

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Serpents have been represented as evil throughtout history, sometimes don't even literally have to be a serpent to be evil.

Comment is about The Serpent (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Ray, thank you for this. The line ¨and God is bribed by illusion ¨is perfect. Keith

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A rewarding reverie that connects past and present in a
weather-wise setting. I like the "cosy" feel provided by
the last lines. Worth repeated readings - and surely perfect for a spoken performance.

Comment is about End of Summer (blog)

Original item by Tiffany Wright

I remember Jake Goody for various reasons...enough to
make the idea of reading any autobiography remote in the
extreme.
Interestingly, I also recall a well received political entry (or
rather three) from Labour MP Chris Mullin, whose volumes
garnered much praise for their forthright content. The
main problem in this field is the fear of upsetting one's
personal place in history or maybe betraying one's
erstwhile colleagues with awkward admissions that are
now regretted. Like a good catholic going to confession
perhaps? Politics is hardly about telling the truth at the time, is it?!

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I'll be performing this tomorrow at a Hen Harrier Day event in Lancashire. Hopefully the crowd will pick up on the idea that they're supposed to shout THEY'RE NOT HERE! back at me. Come along if you're in that part of the world. http://raptorpolitics.org.uk/2017/04/08/hen-harrier-day-dunsop-bridge-in-the-heart-of-the-forest-of-bowland-sunday-6th-august/
There's other events around the country too.
http://henharrierday.org/2017-events.html

Comment is about Where Are The Skydancers? (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

I like your audios Connor and the unusual way you come at your subject matter. Original thinking always gets the thumbs up from me. Enjoy your weekend. Col.

Comment is about Ponytail Kid (blog)

Original item by Connor Lannes

you might like to catch this tonight Ian - documentary about Hedd Wyn on BBC2 at 9pm.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0916cy4

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Another interesting and well-caught moment. Loved the opening stanza.

Comment is about After The Storm (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thanks Keith... ?

Comment is about Watery Eyes (blog)

Original item by Dipta Gomes

Glad I'm not alone ?
The moment passes though and things will look up...

Comment is about Let's Part dear Crazy Heart (blog)

Original item by Wardah

As father Jack would say "feckin frackin"

Comment is about Michael Gove quotes Larkin's lament for England in speech on environment (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

well Suki, you have a point there, and in Katie's case two.
Who would buy a book like that ? what you would need is a manual surely.

Thanks for the comment!

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dipta, This poem has a beautiful ring of sincerity which is coupled with a very appropriate style. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Watery Eyes (blog)

Original item by Dipta Gomes

strong

Comment is about After The Storm (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thank you Rose for your kind comments, much appreciated.

And thank you Kevin for the like.

Comment is about Your Voice (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Hi Jean - thanks for the kind comments on 'This Flower' and your kind comments regarding my poetry work in general - it's very kind of you to take the time to comment - thanks so much
Ian

Comment is about jean lucy thompson (poet profile)

Original item by jean lucy thompson

you seniors amaze me with your networking skills! And the kids are just as clever.I love that line 'an apple a day you start feeling ok'

Theres a poem there Wendy
come on,get your pen on the go!


Rose ?

Comment is about My Best Friend (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Nigel, thank you! I am keeping faith and trusting!!!
Looking forward to the next WOL - Dorinda x

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Dorinda keep faith and don't panic

The list you have seen is the first list of poets that was printed and since then I was told you were being added on
along with another poet not in our group.

We have a meeting on the Monday night for W O L just before the event on the Wednesday and I am sure this new list will be confirmed on the night!

Nigel x

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Cheers Ray and Col,

I meditate occasionally, but those most odd experience I had was when I gave up smoking a long time ago. My eyesight changed! Everything was so much brighter, and so much more vivid in colour; it was painful for a couple of weeks... weird.

We all have a third eye, don't let the philistines tell you otherwise!

Suki

Comment is about The Undersea River (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Hi Stu,

Fab poem, but the last two lines particularly stand out for me:

turned up too loud so the beautiful bass guitar warped to hissing,
a wasps nest prodded by a terrible, lost man.

Those two lines alone would make a great poem.

Suki

Comment is about the sweat from tiny fingers can burn through the wings of a butterfly (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi Ray,

A few years ago Katie Price was asked about her autobiography. Candidly, she admitted that because of time commitments she hadn't time to read it, but she trusted her writer, so people should buy it.

Fair enough..

Suki

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Cynthia,

I once wrote this:

Old MacDonald had a mad cow
Woof woof meeow..

I'm not proud.

Yours is a great poem. Congratulations!

Suki

Comment is about 'The Farmer's Wife' by Cynthia Buell Thomas is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

CNN journalist. There's an oxymoron..

Comment is about Plan to curb 'huddled masses' turns spotlight on Statue of Liberty poem (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

This is an example of my amalgam of poetry and street rap (old style) Hope ya like it .......

Comment is about JUST ANOTHER DAY (blog)

Original item by NEIL THORPE

I agree that these are different times, MC.

Comment is about Plan to curb 'huddled masses' turns spotlight on Statue of Liberty poem (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

JH - my own "Pocket Oxford Dictionary" defines twerp as a
stupid or objectionable person. Hence, my view that R-M
falls outside that description. Your list has items that are
not necessarily the "Road to Damascus" and they still
conjure up controversy: not, IMHO, a cause for
categorising a person's character in derogatory terms.
No problem. Let us agree to differ on that point.
I will, of course, happily continue to look forward to
your poetical posts no matter what the point of view
that brings them to life. Not doing so would be make
ME a twerp! ?

Comment is about Michael Gove quotes Larkin's lament for England in speech on environment (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you Colin Hill .Yes Poetry sometimes records experiences which others may share.True to this ,readers response criticism says the reader is the author.

Comment is about Sorrowfully (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

Thanks one and all - this is one I wrote quite quickly , it sort of unrolled in front of me. (With a bit of probing and prodding into shape).
Ferris , I checked Kurt Cobain on WIki. I see that a read would have been hard given his problems. Songs often reach into dark corners I'm glad you liked this. Full on cynical at the beginning!.

Stu, the comments of a gentleman and a scholar thanks !

Thanks Mark. You obviously havn't read Jade Goody's autobiography then. You do have a good point to make. Some make interesting reading but I have found most tedious frankly. As for politicians.....

Jane, welcome and thank you.

Col, yes there are mountains of books and as many decisions. I just parted with my Reader's Digest book of the car. Exquisite paper and photos of how to change points and plugs and all the rest. It had to go - no mention of computerised systems.

Love to all, and thanks for the likers !!

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Nigel and Nicola! - me again! Linda (Cosgriff) has forwarded the list of people reading at the Marple event to me, and neither Nicola's name, nor mine, appear on it!!!
Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - THANKS SO MUCH XX

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

I like this Alem - it reminds me of an incident that occurred to a friend. Thanks for posting. Hope all is well in your part of the world. Colin.

Comment is about Sorrowfully (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

I've recently been volunteering some time at a local charity book store / warehouse - they have to move into smaller premises. Some of the books are being shipped out to one of the countries ending in 'stan to help set up a library I believe. A box of Trinny & Susannah's were put in the pile.

as I was sorting it got me thinking what was or wasn't appropriate to send to 'stan. Celeb biogs? Recipe books? Sex manuals? Christian worship? Disney? Jane Austen? I could think of reasons for not sending any of them but they had to go somewhere. I feel I have been complicit in causing irreparable damage to the good people of Wherever'stan! Yikes.

good poem Ray. All the best, Col.

Comment is about THE AUTOBIOGRAPHIES OF THE FAMOUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Sad,true for many of us but beautiful all the same.

Comment is about Embers (blog)

Original item by Richard Hartley

Harry, I'm getting to that age when waking up at all is a Win.

Comment is about LIPOSUCTION (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Stu and Ray, M.C and Graham
thank you very much for the positive feedback. It's always heartening to read someone actually 'likes' your work, besides your partner, Mum and the dog.
This is one of the earlier poems I wrote after driving over to Hebden Bridge and being struck speechless by the wilderness and desolate beauty of the moors. It gets me every time.
Cheers Jx

Comment is about A Northern Love Song (blog)

Original item by Jane C. Steele

Dear Stu. I just love the music of your mind - in musical terms often discordant but with the added excitement of new horizons to be discovered. An internal rhythm using words like colours in a grand painting.

Your work would go nicely with some sixties' classical music like Matyas Seiber and Darius Milhaud - quite "off the wall" and sounding modern today, which you certainly do.

Ray

Comment is about the sweat from tiny fingers can burn through the wings of a butterfly (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks Ray

Comment is about TO THE ONE (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn