loved every bit of this Michaela.May I suggest that you complete the line 'Logic has the best hiding place' like that rather than starting the next line with 'place' I think it would read a little better.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Later, I Promise (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

hahahaha! indeed!





Rose ?

Comment is about THERE ARE ELEPHANTS ON THE ROOF (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

welcome back Lynn!




Rose ?

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

nice flow and word usage / paring - much to admire and come back to. Keep writing like this and you'll not go far wrong.

Comment is about Mind Murmur (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

forget 3D and HD - we need Smellavision !!

*takes a deep breath*

I think 'nametag' is two words - I initially read it with three syllables as in some Eskimo name - Nametag the Seal Hunter perhaps ? Like Nanook of the North. Now there's a tale - Eskimos on the Thames building igloos during the next ice age - when the Gulf Stream has been shut down by a melting Arctic. We're all dooomed!

as Graham said - Good work!

and as Suki said - Screwforce the cat..Brilliant. In fact that verse is brill - 'his bowl in a caring foreman's corner' brought a tear to my eye. Honest guv.

Cheers,
Col.

Comment is about THE NINE ELMS CAT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

My word, Suki. You were up early (or was it late to bed?). Many thanks for your kind words.

Comment is about THE RINGS (blog)

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Thanks also Kevin and Leon for your very kind comments.

Comment is about THERE ARE ELEPHANTS ON THE ROOF (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Goodness, I hadn't thought about toilet time, Graham! Ha ha, thank you kindly for your comment.

Comment is about THERE ARE ELEPHANTS ON THE ROOF (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

essential piece of fun

Comment is about THERE ARE ELEPHANTS ON THE ROOF (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Great fun. I really enjoyed this.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about THERE ARE ELEPHANTS ON THE ROOF (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Great observational post Ray.

I returned to the Blackfriars area recently after an initial visit in 1970, what change! For a country boy like me (even though I live in the modern town of Milton Keynes) London is best viewed from afar! Epsom Downs is a good place.

Good work!

Comment is about THE NINE ELMS CAT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Clever words, well done!

Comment is about Closest companion (blog)

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Hahahaha! You better hope they're not when it comes to toilet time! Hilarious Lynn

Comment is about THERE ARE ELEPHANTS ON THE ROOF (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

I love the idea of...

"Dawn heard giggling

in the hushed approach of rain"

What an absolutely lovely thought!

Comment is about Attention (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

Hi John,

Witty, original and illuminating. Enjoyed. Thanks for sharing.

Suki

Comment is about THE RINGS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Ray,

Screwforce the cat..Brilliant.

And the new riverside apartments, nice to look at, but cost a king's ransom, often have plaster board walls - and some house only ghosts, as they are often bought for their "value", and then left to "appreciate".

Anyway the dollar will crash at some point and we will have the reset of resets, and poor Nigel's stomach will probably develop more serious ulcers..

Suki

Comment is about THE NINE ELMS CAT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Michaela,

Congratulations on winning PotW. I like the humour in this too. Nice one!

Suki

Comment is about 'Study Abroad' by Michaela Sheldon is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Congratulations on 'Poem of the Week'. Well deserved. ?

Comment is about Study Abroad (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Thanks Martin - what triggered this was an ad. for pay tv. You could almost taste that "go binge" implying eating at the same time. Gross mate.

David , thanks. A sort of hypnotic response - I know what you mean. Often a technique in live readings to lure the audience into accepting crap.

Ray

Comment is about WATCH TV (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Why Hi elP, don't I really like just totally get that, you know? Fascinating stuff on the clip and it shows you that the accents haunt us. Vive la difference though for me. I'm learning the Donald Trump impression , maybe i'll put the voice on one day !
Thanks x

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Looking forward to some British inspired poems during your stay here. Congratulations on POTW

Comment is about Study Abroad (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

so pleased Michaela that you have been awarded the WoL POTW accolade. I've been enjoying your postings since you joined our merry gang a little while back.

I think Ray summed up nicely my thoughts when he said you 'have a lively and curious mind which expresses itself in an interesting style'. That's a great compliment and also a wonderful foundation on which your writing and other interests will surely grow and flourish. Good luck with your 'study abroad'.

all the best,
Colin

Comment is about 'Study Abroad' by Michaela Sheldon is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Without expounding too much--because I'm sure it's much the same anywhere you go--here's an example...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekOPaKqPKsU

elP x

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Suki, it is indeed a funny old world, and this a funny site too. It is nice to be able to express most things - no secret thought police. Thanks my friend.

I'm curious now elP what your version may be - is it rednecks v ivy league? Thanks for commenting.

Ray

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Congratulations Michaela,beautiful poem.

Comment is about Study Abroad (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

This is another chance for me to applaud your writing Michaela. You have proved to have a lively and curious mind which expresses itself in an interesting style. This piece is packed like a suitcase with an imagined future. May it bring you the best of what you wish for.
(Again thanks for all the likes).

Ray x

Comment is about 'Study Abroad' by Michaela Sheldon is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

There's a really Good statement here Ray with so fees words. I agrre, I know I waste too much time resting sucked into the screen

Comment is about WATCH TV (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Congratulations Michaela you have certainly captured an element of Thomas in this poem
Well done on POTW

Comment is about 'Study Abroad' by Michaela Sheldon is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I don't have a horse in this race, as it's said, but we have our version here in the States..how droll and very clever.

elP

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Oooh, saucy Ray!

I've had it from all sides: From Liverpool, living in London, and being of Indian origin, I tell you I have seen and heard it all. You either laugh or you will cry! What a world.

Suki

ps As you are reading this I'm outside nicking the hub caps from your car, even though I can't drive..

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks David and Mark. I feel like this poem has expanded into something quite hard to manage in view of the quite intense viewpoints expressed. My simple poem was there to express more of a sentiment rather than of attitudes. Of course there are layers of entrenchment and hypocrisies in any social situations, and I can see there is a divide.

It would be disingenuous of me not to admit to this, but I hope we are are all mature enough to accept that political sensitivities and leanings will always be griss for disagreement and for now am happy to leave the wider issues for another time. In other words: I couldn't possibly comment....

love to you both

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

and I agree Michaela.




Rose ?

Comment is about Blossom, My Garden (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

If northerners have more fun, it's because they relish making life a misery for the rest of us! ?
I've never heard a Devonian brag/moan with such brazen
self-obsession as that experienced from those north of
Watford.
As for David's mention of nationalism, I've never had a
problem with my own nationality, even tho' the word that describes it and its language rarely gets a mention these
days in a PC U.K. so anxious not to give offence to others.

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Linda,
(just visited my prof)

Thanks for your comments...The `Roger` thing was very short (an Echo competition)

The play was excruciating (three graduate daughters came to see it...the criticism was cruel).

But the Everyman!!!...that was only a dream...congrats!

Comment is about Linda Cosgriff (poet profile)

Original item by Linda Cosgriff

Thanks David - that's a very good point you're quite right, that there are if you like pockets of resistance no doubt left over by a sense of local identity. At least the north do still seem to possess one; if it wasn't for local traditions we wouldn't have Charles and Camilla giggling would we?.
During my gig experiences we were lavished with love and attention in the north. Am I backtracking? probably.

Harry, nicely deflected with no malice. I have no defence to that!

Ray

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

`Course it is Ray = `course it is...I wouldn`t say that we had that much more sense...but we have much more fun!

Comment is about IT'S FUN TO BE FROM THE NORTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

excellent!

P&S xx

Comment is about Running Power (blog)

Original item by Tiffany Wright

very atmospheric Michaela.

P&S xx

Comment is about Blossom, My Garden (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

hi martin
yes, i may go. when is it? august still?
i am away for a lot of august but if im free i will certainly go
thanks for the reminder!
stu

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Well, Ray, I was feeling more slippery like a fish not wanting to be hooked..ah, but I've been called worse...

All jokes aside, the title does set the mood to a degree. And, interpretation is oh-so personal. I suppose that's why it can be so difficult for some of us to formulate meaningful comments. I, therefore, appreciate your braving putting your personal slant on it so openly.

Take care and glad you liked it, Ray,

elP

Comment is about slip (blog)

Original item by nunya

Suki I'm much obliged for your encouraging words. I find this kind of tale fairly easy on the brainbox, don't ask me why; I think all my life I have living other's lives for them with mannerisms tensions attitudes all absorbing into me. I think it's a psychic thing. With a dollop of Ray Pool I mix it all up and serve it to you lovely readers. Glad you picked that line especially - a trick of the light. The readings I am beginning to enjoy to try nuances - a real challenge, thanks so much.

Mark, you have got about a lot I must say. Never a dull moment in your memories. Pre Bengali period the Jewish influence and before that the Huguenots for the weaving.
Fascinating place still. I remember a Raelbrook factory in Blackhorse Road Walthamstow. Talking of local nicks, news is more closures - where will all the blue lamps go?
evening all! Anyway pleased you like it.

Thanks for the like Michaela - attagirl !!

Ray

Ray

Comment is about TROUBLE IN METROLAND (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you Frances.

Comment is about Light & Shade (blog)

Original item by Paul Booth

HI Stu
Just wondering whether you are considering under the fable in Manchester this year

Martin

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

Original item by Stuart Buck

As with jazz - so with humour. As the great Louis Armstrong was quoted as saying in his inimitable phrasing:
"If you has to ask you don't know".

Comment is about A funny thing happened on the way to the poetry workshop ... (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I've come back to this elP as it does illustrate how a title can plant seeds in the mind. Slip has a sort of reptile quality like a lizard, so your title now exalts the poem. It could almost be "slick" like oil too. The character depicted now has a more fluid and slightly obnoxious feel. Great stuff!

Ray

Comment is about slip (blog)

Original item by nunya

Fantastic Joy, a huge well done. As you say it helps to get poetry out there.

Comment is about Spotting Joy! Poet becomes the 'face' of Nationwide (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Packed with image, emotion and character. Well written, Paul.

Comment is about Light & Shade (blog)

Original item by Paul Booth

I certainly enjoy the warmth of your word-collaboration. ?

Comment is about Trigger Warming (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Good evening, Ray and Suki. I'm not sure now what made me do it, but I changed the title of this one last evening from "slip" to "lag". Considering what I was thinking about and the frame of mind I was in when I wrote it, I realize now that my decision was one that could've been made only by an American in a British forum.

Anyhow, I changed it back and would be interested to find if it changes the way the piece is perceived. But, in my opinion, the two of you couldn't be wrong either way.

Thanks a bunch, fellas..see ya' around.

elP

Comment is about slip (blog)

Original item by nunya

love it Michalela and I'm amazed at the similarities of this poem and the one I've just posted.

You won't sue me for plagiarism will you?

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Rose ?

Comment is about Mind Murmur (blog)

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