do record it, I'd love to hear you reading it.
thanks
Karen
Comment is about The Write Out Loud poem of the week is Stay Put by Mark Mr T Thompson (article)
Original item by Julian Jordon
Thanks David as ever, this poem doesn't give any answers or even questions, just floats in an hot air pocket I suppose. To be honest, it was one of the victims after the fire going back over past struggles in a sort of limbo.
Spot on Suki - maybe needs a stand back reading which you have accomplished, if you get my drift.
Thanks and love .
Ray
Comment is about THE WAYFARER (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Hello Cynthia, Thank you for your comment. You are very perceptive....I enjoyed writing this enormously. Keith
Comment is about Moods (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Superb: honest and heartfelt. And so well written! A delight to read.
Comment is about My Old Dog (blog)
Original item by Louise Clarke
Very interesting work, covering many ideas, perhaps from personal experience.
I got a bit lost in the middle. I presume 'it' is 'the pain'.
The four lines from 'I want to taste the rainbow...and face the preacher's scorn' are just terrific: rebellion in a nutshell! Also the reality of 'They say ....' ruling the lives of so many persons.
Comment is about Medication that's what I need (blog)
Original item by Louise Clarke
I enjoyed this. It covered quite a range of feelings leaping from one to the other, as feelings often do. Interesting that the final thoughts were anger and depression.
You had fun writing this work, didn't you?
Comment is about Moods (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Oh Cynthia, I always treasure your feedback simply because of your insights. The illustration is definitely a contributing factor.
But at the end of the day the words and image combine to leave each reader with their own interpretation. Their own personal 'take away'.
Thanks you and keep the beautiful energy going!
Raj
Comment is about See you up there at love o'clock (blog)
Original item by Chakraj
This is interesting. It could be about absolutely 'anything'. The photo is lovely.
Surely the illustration is intended as a guide to widen our horizons of interpretation. But, maybe not. Perhaps I read too much into a picture. But why would anyone use a picture if it isn't an extended contribution to a poem? To work together? Just wondering, Raj, just wondering.
Comment is about See you up there at love o'clock (blog)
Original item by Chakraj
Fast, funny and deadly accurate.
Comment is about The Prisoner of Pollen (blog)
Original item by Neil Robertson
We all endure the temporary discomfort of newly purchased shoes knowing that when worn-in the effort would have been worth it.
Comment is about New Shoes, by the artist formally known as Old Shoes (blog)
Original item by New Shoes
Tue 20th Jun 2017 08:50
Good morning Wendy.Great to see you airing your views on racism,that I totally agree with.Have a lovely day dear lady and do keep posting your rightful opinions,because I enjoy reading every single one.Lots of love to you.Jemima.
Comment is about Racism (blog)
Original item by Wendy Higson
Thanks Stu and Patricia ! Haven't had much feedback on my writing So I deeply appreciate your comments ?
Comment is about Give me peace. (blog)
Original item by Jakob Robinson
Hi Ray,
A thoughtful and affecting piece, Ray. Haunting. A witness to a very different kind of light as well as a search, forlorn perhaps, for a (re)connection to the one within..
Suki
Comment is about THE WAYFARER (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I've been through something similar and all I have to say is. I love how you've put it into words! Keep it up!
Comment is about careless man (blog)
Original item by Youthfullyxx
Hi ray,
First of all many thanks for your feedback. The world is just going crazy. We seem to be in for a long hot summer.
And you're right - it is weird, and will get weirder. I recall the Hunter S Thompson quote: When the going gets tough, the weird turn pro. But I don't think he had any of this in mind..
Cheers
Suki
Comment is about Now That's What I Call War On Terror Music (Volumes 22-33) (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
Some brilliant lines in this. "Am I deserving of my blood?" What a profound question. And "One day we'll crumble and return to the ground". And the sadness of the last line. Well crafted.
Comment is about Native Blood (blog)
Original item by Ryan Decorah
Thank you Colin and Keith for taking the time for your interesting comments , which i can understand and agree somewhat . But it remains that those who live comfortably , see little of and wish to hear little about those struggling on their doorstep
Comment is about Kensington and Chelsea (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
patricia Hughes
Mon 19th Jun 2017 21:27
Bloody hell,your writing is amazing!
Comment is about Give me peace. (blog)
Original item by Jakob Robinson
Gothic mood magic, Stu. A languid elevation of sex to another level - a sort of consuming , a blooming, and hints of Byron. The poem as with all your stuff just speaks for itself and hangs like petrol- dipped petals on an unspeakable rose.
Ray
Comment is about nobody shall sleep (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Dear M.C. Thank you for this. The lady he invited to drink poison was Lady Astor, who also sat on the Tory benches. Unable to call fellow members of parliament liars he referred to what they had said as being terminological inexactitudes. Certainly a master of the English Language. Strangely enough I was inspired to write this poem after seeing an excerpt from You Tube when he addressed both Houses of the Canadian Parliament. He referred to the downfall of France and a warning given by the French Generals that England would have her neck rung like a chicken. He replied....some neck, some chicken. Thank you for your comment. Keith
Comment is about Sir Winston S Churchill (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
It took an American to observe that he "marshalled the
English language and sent it to war". His repartee in
parliamentary spats was unequalled but today's "ism"
proselytizers would be throwing up their arms in righteous
indignation at the sort of exchange that occurred when he
was told by a formidable female MP that if he was her
husband she'd put poison in his coffee, to which he
replied that if she was his wife he'd drink it. Those were
the days!
Comment is about Sir Winston S Churchill (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Hello Mike, I have spent sometime reading several of your poems and felt impelled to write and say how much I both enjoyed and found them interesting. I also use a rhyming style and often use my poetry as a voice of protest. There must be a certain affinity here but a separation on some issues which is only natural. Thank you for these poems. I hope to read more as you continue to write them. Keith
Comment is about Mike Bartram (poet profile)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Great subject, with some excellent points made.
Comment is about The River Styx (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Thanks one and all for your valued comments. I wanted to get a sense of compression into this, and desolation that happens when you take the pearl out of its shell.
I won't comment individually this time, but all your views make a big difference (thanks to this great site).
I enjoyed editing the photo taken at the time . Mum died in November, but the daffs are out in March, rather poignant.
Love to all youse for all your views.
Ray
Comment is about MOTHER'S RUIN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Sadly we live in a world of stigma. Predudice closes doors everyday for people and although legislation exists people may be too ill to fight it. It frightens me that we believe we live in a tolerant world, where actually there is little understanding, tolerance or most importantly empathy. It's very sad. The clause 'reasonable adjustments' means that employers can discriminate as they see fit. Maybe I am just very cynical.
Comment is about Written Off (blog)
Original item by Louise Clarke
Thanks for reading Ian! Might I ask what you liked about this one?
Comment is about Native Blood (blog)
Original item by Ryan Decorah
Its always amazing when we find ourselves.... ?
Comment is about NEXORABLE ME (blog)
Original item by MANISHA SAINI
To be honest I just write whenever i get and idea and most times it stems from inspiration within my surrounding... But to add I try to be as simple and and fluent as possible to reach all different level of readers. But thanks much... ?
Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)
Original item by Kae-Jan
Be grateful you didn't have to hear me sing it, Graham.
Comment is about LADY IN RED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I think you give yourself away in the final verse CBT. The way I read this describes one's own torment. Somewhat like the person who goes to the doctor and says "I have a friend with this problem" etc.
You seem to cover all the angst bases that we all worry about really effectively.
Comment is about What Do the Children Think? (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Louise - I definitely share Cynthia's sentiments. From reading your work on hear, it is clear that your writing helps you and the reader explore some difficult subjects. Please keep writing.
Comment is about The Exam (blog)
Original item by Louise Clarke
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 18th Jun 2017 20:29
Well done Mark. As has been mentioned, there have been a number of blogs this week related to the tragic events in London - not surprising given the many faults it has exposed within parts of our society.
One of the bonuses of Poem of the Week is being offered the opportunity to learn a little more about the author which led me to delve into your Cultural Chameleon Press website. I will add the link here for others to hopefully pick up on:
http://www.theccpress.co.uk/
Colin
Comment is about The Write Out Loud poem of the week is Stay Put by Mark Mr T Thompson (article)
Original item by Julian Jordon
As many of my Leftie chums know, MC, I am no fan of Jezza. But he has proven me wrong. He lost, of course, but the momentum is definitely with him.
Comment is about LADY IN RED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Beautiful, sensitive work. "I fear some in high places" is very powerful.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud poem of the week is Stay Put by Mark Mr T Thompson (article)
Original item by Julian Jordon
Oh don't beat yourself up dear Cyhthia.
If I were you I'd put those 'essay poems' on the back burner for now before they drive you insane. It's a way of letting go. A therapeutic and meditative step. They form part of the yin/yang balance.
I wouldn't classify them as dark so please don't hide them away in a diary. They will NOT like you for that. And hey, you have a lot of readers here who love your work.
By the way we'll never fully fathom the workings of a child's mind. Thanks for sharing
Light & Love,
Raj
Comment is about What Do the Children Think? (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Reminders of PM Thatcher's back-stabbing cabinet's
sinister resemblance to the present bunch.
Trust JC to come up with a memorable LOL spot-on treatment.
But I'm not convinced that Germy Con-byn has the stuff
needed to be prime minister...recalling an observation
by an American politician at the time of the investigation
of communism in American public life - that there was
no point in trying to engage with them (communists) as
they had their rules and were only interested in following
them...whatever! That caveat niggles at my mind as the
"caring" image of the Labour leader is promoted by much of the media...shamelessly interviewing certain Tory names
from MT's era to comment on today's political situation.
The Iron Lady must be turning in her grave as efforts to bury Mrs May become all too obvious.
Comment is about LADY IN RED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Colin - your found pound tale!
A son traumatised for life.
Worth it?
Absolutely,
A thousand times over ha ha ?
Comment is about A Tower In Silence (blog)
Original item by Rick Gammon
Thanks for the comments - one and all!
I was tempted to include the extra couplet:
"I seriously suspect there's truth in the rumour
That poetry prizes aren't awarded for humour". ?
Comment is about THE POETRY JUDGE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Hello Kae-Jan, Welcome to the site. You have made an impressive debut as your poems have an ease of fluency and honesty. I was particularly taken with Resemble and Tales of a Penny. Keep on writing as I believe you will make an impact, one which you will earn and deserve. Thank you. Keith
Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)
Original item by Kae-Jan
I've got to get back to haiku! Or something similar. These 'essay poems' are driving me bonkers. But they have to get out - my brain is spinning.
Maybe I should take my own advice - the place for these 'darker' works is in a diary!
Comment is about What Do the Children Think? (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
It means alot hearing from someone who I have never meant... Thank you... ?
Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)
Original item by Kae-Jan
HI Suki, back as promised though a little late. I read this about 3 times to absorb the flow. I just wanted to say how brilliant are these flashes of irony and black humour which pretty much captures everything in a sort of butterfly net -with its rare gems. What sticks out for me is the role of "entertainer" in this scenario. An essential facilitator so different from the gentle lyricisms of Tommy Cooper et al.
The whole is like a cloud of nonsensical hype on the back of disaster and I mean this as a compliment! Ariana Grande/A Grande Arena (superb) The involvement in the young as a sort of sweetener is bizarre (again a compliment). I could go on; I am incredibly impressed by this poem.
Ray.
Comment is about Now That's What I Call War On Terror Music (Volumes 22-33) (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 18th Jun 2017 12:44
ooh David, I think some of the more wealthy K&C residents came out to support the victims of this tragedy. We can't lay the blame entirely on their doorsteps - there is nothing wrong with earning money and buying nice things and living in nice houses or living next door to the poor.
What's wrong is the system which forces the poor into substandard accommodation and the corrupt, corner cutting, money pinching politicians and corporations that feed off their vulnerability. I'm not sure it's necessarily the fault of the wealthy K&C residents but I understand the point you are making.
I can't agree with the last verse, it's too harsh and makes a sweeping generalisation. But as Keith said, a good deal to ponder.
With respect,
Colin
Comment is about Kensington and Chelsea (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
re 'not quite rhymes' - I was doing some poetry in cafes in Robin Hood's Bay last week - gave away over 2 dozen books (in return for 5 quids for charity - RNLI) anyhow - there was a woman listening who appreciated poetry and I paused a few times to highlight my 'rather elegant' (to my mind) assonances.
How we laughed ?
Well, re title change - you bowled the ball - it was easy to hit ?
Rick.
I've done a fair bit o' last verse switching - maybe it's better now...for now...?
Comment is about A Tower In Silence (blog)
Original item by Rick Gammon
patricia Hughes
Tue 20th Jun 2017 20:09
Beautiful and a little bit sad.
Comment is about Tan Hill Inn (blog)
Original item by Tom