Thank you Colin for such positive comments about the poem and the friendly welcome too.
Both my daughter and myself are enjoying the opportunity to let others read our poetry,and having my poem picked for poem of the week has been a great confidence booster.

Comment is about 'The day my dad went mad' by Patricia Hughes is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

definitely a poem that doesn't fall flat unless you run over it by accident Keith.

and,IMHO,time to reach for me coat!



Rose ?

Comment is about The Steamroller (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

your collarbones have garnered a lot of Likes and deservedly so. Honest writing is always enjoyable.
C?L

Comment is about Collarbones (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Haha me too while writing it!! Thanks! ?

Comment is about Twin of Hypnos (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

I fell asleep half way through reading this - no, only joking! I think it's very good Michaela, a great idea for a poem. Thanks for posting, Colin.

Comment is about Twin of Hypnos (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Thank you Ralph! I shall have to do some reading of her work then! ?

Comment is about Collarbones (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

love the collage poems and as normal, its mad (:

Comment is about June Collage Poem: Evil (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

I like this a lot. Reminds me of a character in an Alice Munro short story.

Comment is about Collarbones (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Thanks for the honest comments Frances.

Comment is about Street Life (blog)

Original item by Seán Maguire

such a great pick for POTW, the last line in particular resonates with me for personal reasons having had a relative who was kept stable on lithium until she felt better, then took herself off and the whole spiralling descent into manic behaviour would manifest itself resulting in sectioning, rehab, back home, lithium... She finally found quiet in her own way, may she rest in peace.

I must have missed this one when you first posted it although I did pick up on your following poem. May I say, it's good to have both you and your daughter here on WoL. I've been dipping in and out of both your blogs and enjoying them immensely. And with N.Ireland in the forefront of the news once again it's even more of a bonus for us.

all the best
Colin

Comment is about 'The day my dad went mad' by Patricia Hughes is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

You didn't happen to 'accidentally' crush a motorbike and sidecar did you. Nice one Keith I could just picture you.
Kevin

Comment is about The Steamroller (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Ray. Thanks for commenting on Grandad Slugshaw. As always your comments are much appreciated
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Another 'beaut' poem, Tom, now a favourite.
The words deceptively dense and very atmospheric while 'wistful' adroitly switches to the effect of winning the lottery.
Well done!

Comment is about How It Happens (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

I can't 'like' this because of the wretched subject matter, but I certainly appreciate it, Sean.

Comment is about Street Life (blog)

Original item by Seán Maguire

Glad you liked it Colin. Dolor means pain in Spanish and I am pretty sure I spelled it right. Maybe it doesn't fit that well but I was trying to rhyme it with amor.

Comment is about Unrequited Love (blog)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

Many thanks to Keith for the kind comments.

Comment is about Street Life (blog)

Original item by Seán Maguire

I took a wee trip to a Spain whilst reading this poem. It reminded me many holiday times, simple things like enjoying the comfort of breezes.

Comment is about The Wind (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A lovely poem straight from the heart.

Comment is about The Season for Love (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Lovely imagery. A highly descriptive poem.

Comment is about Behind The Veil (blog)

Original item by Seanin Hughes

Louise - excellent appreciation that life itself is just a façade. Nice one.
Rob

Comment is about Let's Play Pretend (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Louise - a nice nod to 'mindfulness'. Hope it helps.
Rob

Comment is about Peaceful Escape (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Louise - for reasons already indicated on your previous pieces I share your pain, but acknowledge your ability to demonstrate it with very appropriate words.
Rob

Comment is about The Masquerade Party (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Louise - a nice follow up to 'The Black Dog' and I empathise with the feeling of seeming insignificant to others when the dark clouds roll in. Eloquently put.
Rob

Comment is about Charisma (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Louise - not sure you ever did read my version of 'Black Dog', but here's the link - https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=36121
Hope you find a light in the darkness.
Rob

Comment is about The Black Dog (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Louise - 'parting is such sweet sorrow' as someone once wrote! Maybe its just Au Revoir and not goodbye?
Rob

Comment is about Goodbye (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Laura - A very sensitive subject, that must have been difficult to write about. I hope that you found the process cathartic in some way. Your pain comes through in the words, which are extremely well written and obviously heartfelt. I sympathise and commend at the same time.
Rob

Comment is about The Seed (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Laura - I love the first stanza, but get lost with interpretation of the next two. Who do the pebbles represent and who are they in fear of - Curler lady? This piece raises curiosity and I feel that there is a darkness beneath the surface. Need to know more.
Rob

Comment is about The Green Gate (blog)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Hello Seán, Welcome to WoL. Your poem Street Life immediately drew my attention as it speaks of countless thousands of similar faces. One in particular comes to mind of a man I have come to know who sits outside my local supermarket asking for help. You have described him well. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about Seán Maguire (poet profile)

Original item by Seán Maguire

It will be interesting to see how Corbyn will argue a party with 318 MPs has no legitimacy to govern whilst a party with 262 MPs does. The curse of living in interesting times, Harry.

Comment is about PEPE THE SHEEP SHAGGER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Travis this poem stands out like a beacon penetrating the dark events of recent months.

All He wants from us is to acknowledge Him and repent and He will heal our waywardness. I believe that from that moment we are redeemed.The God I know is compassionate, forgiving and slow to anger.

Raj

Comment is about What does God Want from Us? (blog)

Original item by Travis

I read this once more and tried to like it twice! ?

Comment is about Rain at the Farmer's Market (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

Hi Michaela - Thanks for feedback. T ?

Comment is about Batman (Adam West) R.I.P. (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Thank you so much for your comments!
It means a lot to me. ?

Comment is about Michaela Sheldon (poet profile)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Enjoyed this. I have something of a preoccupation with moths. Loved 'not even light aroused you' and 'lifeless, yet alive'.

Comment is about Moth (blog)

Original item by Neil Robertson

I think this may be my favourite so far out of what I've read. Incredibly well executed.

Comment is about Lanyard (blog)

Original item by Neil Robertson

I love this poem, as a parent and grandparent I smiled reading it. You are a natural storyteller.

Comment is about Mum Was Right (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Wow, the imagery and tone of this poem has a musical feel. It is really vivid and I got swept away it reminded of times when I used to go fishing.

Comment is about Michaela Sheldon (poet profile)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

Thanks very much Micheala, I look forward to reciprocating with your work.

Comment is about Battling the cold (blog)

Original item by Seán Maguire

Beautifully simplistic ?

Comment is about Battling the cold (blog)

Original item by Seán Maguire

You`ve put your finger on the (only?) reason for Blair`s unpopularity John.

I was always fascinated by the way the daily Mail (even in Blair`s darkest and forgotten days) could never resist linking the name with whatever unpopular subject they could think of. (They always have a `sniff` for their true and potentially powerful enemies.)

A bit of tuition should cure Corbyn of the unfortunate `cut`of his commons question-time performances. I wonder if McDonnell will still be shadow chancellor (and how he will fare against Hammond?

It is difficult to see how Blair could return to the Labour leadership...But after Trump as U.S. President and Corbyn as a possible prime minister almost anything seems to be possible.

Particularly-as M.C. says-the Pope is apparently now on his side...Pray, man, pray!...?

But seriously...what a murky mix of a commons Labour party (now in for five years) Corbyn seems to have landed himself with...it`s going to be a case of watch this space (very carefully).

Comment is about PEPE THE SHEEP SHAGGER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The hubris is not helped by the "Middle East Peace Envoy" aspect of his post-PM public persona and his conversion to
Roman Catholicism seems to have added to his sense
of belief in the policy he pursued and that may not help
the view posterity takes of his achievements in office.

Comment is about PEPE THE SHEEP SHAGGER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The very point I was making about his reputation being blighted by his Great Mistake, MC.

Comment is about PEPE THE SHEEP SHAGGER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A cold wind in May...
Hopeful hot air yah-boo;
But the following day
Saw the country still blue.

Comment is about Tony Walsh gives poetic verdict on election result alongside Carol Ann Duffy (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

LOVE the abruptness of this! ?

Comment is about Batman (Adam West) R.I.P. (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

JC...
I don't challenge your estimation of the Blair achievements
or your nod in their direction. All are commendable but
perhaps, like Thatcher, he fell victim to hubris, not least in
his stooge to Bush involvement in the latter's eagerness
to finish what his father failed to accomplish in a previous Gulf conflict and redeem the Bush family rep. in rootin'
tootin' ol' boy Texas!! A certain David Kelly was collateral
damage after his personal courage in speaking out on the
official reasons for taking the UK to war.

Comment is about PEPE THE SHEEP SHAGGER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A common fact of the rise of the populism movement in both Britain and America is the fact of almost full employment in both countries.

In Britain there is also - of course - Government subsidy in the form of in work benefits leading to low productivity and static earnings....In America there seems to be a desire to return to economic and political isolationism...

The word being looked upon with growing suspicion in
the old Western industrial sphere is `Globalization`

The best exposition of what is facing us is - in my opinion-
Philip Hammond`s speech at Davos:

https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/davos-2017-chancellors-speech-at-the-cbis-british-business-leaders-lunch.

Today, one can well understand the antagonism between Hammond and `hard Brexit`May which caused her to keep him practically silent during the election campaign.

Convinced Conservative that Hammond is allowed for, This is well worth a careful read.

Comment is about 15 hours (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Bawdy fun well executed. It reminds me of something
heard years ago.
Ist guy (admiring a passing girl): She got what it takes!
2nd guy: No - she's got it. You've got what it takes!
?

Comment is about Great Expectations! (blog)

Original item by John Andrew Nield

We travel in opposite directions, MC. As ever (and for you others too) your thoughts are always welcome.

Comment is about PEPE THE SHEEP SHAGGER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I'd vote for this. Admirably succinct in its presentation.

Comment is about Ballot Cross (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

A rewarding "mood" piece that poetry can do so well.
I can almost smell the paper on those dusty shelves and
see the glint of sunlight filtering over old books.
i might have been tempted to use "breezed" rather than
"waltzed" to lead to the thunderstorm departure.

Comment is about How It Happens (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding