Thank you Emer, for your kind words.

Comment is about To You I Come (blog)

Original item by Kathy Cammarota

I really liked this poem. actually that is exactly the feeling during the whole period. thank you for reminding me to look forward for 'her'.

Comment is about FUTURE DAUGHTER. (blog)

Original item by kanini Beatrice

I'm keeping everything crossed Tommy - including me buns.

Comment is about 15 hours (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

my grandmother's favourite tea ?

Comment is about The Pekoe (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

had to check your use of the word 'loon' for diver? and then it made more sense. In the UK 'loon' more often means lunatic. It's an interesting poem painting a compelling image, one that I'm sure could be played around with and expanded upon. Thanks for posting Michaela and welcome to the wonderful world of WoL. All the best,
Col.

Comment is about I, The Loon (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

good to see you back Kimafia - it's been almost a year, so much has happened!

a good flow to this and Kim has already picked out some killer lines. I'd also like to add the opening two if I may and say also that the title is put to clever use.

hope you stick around.

Colin

Comment is about Stockholm Syndrome (blog)

Original item by kimafia Jones

Love the imagery and feeling this evokes!
Who doesn't enjoy tuning into and being one with nature?!

Comment is about Healing Waters (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

defo allowed.

will be popping up to the polling station after I've had me fish 'n' chips.

but as I just commented on another blog - This election has left me drained of hope and wishing for miracles. And the weather is shit!

my X will be for a miracle.

good poem Candi although I did giggle at the image of an overstretched nurse - sounds painful - no wonder she needs consoling ?

Col

Comment is about Red (blog)

Original item by Candi

I saw a photo of the old Swansea Boys & Girls Club on Facebook yesterday - derelict now, in a disadvantaged part of town which isn't very pretty, where less money is directed. Made me think how shitty and ugly poor places are. But how do we change this?

I spoke with a friend today, he volunteers at a local country park, council owned, very popular. One of the volunteers has been spending time putting up info boards in a bird hide. He wants to do more but the risk of vandalism is too high. The roofing felt has already been ripped off to start fires. How do we change this?

forgive me if this has nothing to do with your poem Keith but your poem made me want to write down these thoughts. And it's election day here and it seems we are constantly spoken at by Two Voices - and nothing ever changes. This election has left me drained of hope and wishing for miracles. And the weather is shit! Hope yours is better.

C?L <--- puts on brave sunny face

Comment is about Two Voices (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Cynthia,

How thoughtful of you to take the time to drop me a line! I have thought about you, and others, a lot too over the years! It was such an incredibly special time and place for friends to meet and share. I do miss the interactive fun and poetry competitions we would have! Ahhh, those were the days... xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Fruition can be beautify painted by anothers hand if we dare to grab it!

Comment is about Light breaking through (blog)

Original item by Neill Barnard

Thank you Jemima for this an all your other encouraging comments. Inspiring!

Be blessed.
Raj

Comment is about You make my heart sing (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

this could be interpreted as a wonderful message to the whole world Raj as well as to the lucky recipient.Beautiful.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about You make my heart sing (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

do keep posting Wendy.Your poems carry so many necessary messages.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Wendy Higson (poet profile)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Thank you Kim. Just thought I should put it out there.

More light.
Raj

Comment is about You make my heart sing (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

thanks Julian much appreciated

Comment is about 'A Day Such As This' by Tom Harding is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks Suki. I love Ray Davies and his languid style, perfectly express the period . Cheers.

Ray

Comment is about DOWN MEMORY LANE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dancing alone in the trenches

At war with me, at war with you

Warring with the idea of us

--wonderful lines.

This is a great poem in my humble opinion

Comment is about Stockholm Syndrome (blog)

Original item by kimafia Jones

agreed!

Comment is about Red (blog)

Original item by Candi

Lovely

Comment is about You make my heart sing (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Rachel, thank you for this. Personal development and self discovery are on going processes which often need the affirmation of others. Thank you again. Keith

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Great bio, Keith..almost like a personal emancipation. Keep speaking up, my friend.

Rachel

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Lovely warm wit Ray. I can imagine Ray Davies singing this, and all with a wry smile.

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about DOWN MEMORY LANE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

This is so affecting Andy and well expressed with a poetic strength of meaning and purpose that is a great achievement.

Ray

Comment is about From 1996 to 2017 (An emotional history off tragedies in Manchester looking at things from the outside) (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Quite a revelation Martin. A plea for the less than obvious outcomes of human behaviour. Uplifting and a joy to read.

Ray

Comment is about I have seen (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

A sort of Somerset Maugham suffocating familiarity about this Tom. Etched in heat and unfolding achingly in its own time. The opening two lines are a triumph; flooding the present is replicated in the unwinding hose too.

I'm jealous. Lovely quality reading.

Ray

Comment is about Kairos (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Glad you took this to heart David. We can pretend, but we can't fool ourselves, can we? but then again..... In a certain way, the subtlety of suede belongs to the comfortable past, but I resurrected it.


Ray

Comment is about DOWN MEMORY LANE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Kimafia, I have only this evening come across your profile and read a few of your poems. You are very accomplished and eloquent with a highly descriptive style. I look forward to reading more. Thank you indeed. Keith

Comment is about kimafia Jones (poet profile)

Original item by kimafia Jones

Thanks all for your welcome comments. I did feel a bit of a geezer when I wrote this for some reason.

Martin, it's funny how you get attached to favourite clothes - I was always leaving stuff on gigs too far away to get them back. Glad you liked this!

Tom, how strange. When I get a strong desire to own something I always seem to find what i'm looking for. I think a proper decent suede coat or jacket today would be very pricy - mine was £50. I hope you get yours.

Col: Don't get me going. Two things though. Army and Navy Stores was the place until the 80s great quality ex service stuff from different nations. They went under. Also there was a shop opp. Covent Garden tube that sold US baseball jackets - incredibly cool. In the 80s they were about £30 - £40 then. IN the 60s I had suits made by Hepworths to measure -£18 -£20. All tits up now I agree.
There is no utube video sorry, but I messed up the one off the lathe so made one from a piece of dowel, drilled out for the thread and rounded and coloured to match. Those Crombie coats lasted a lifetime didn't they?

Thanks Stu. The buttons were oval and an unusual shape with streaky patterns. No easy task my friend. I have to engage my brain with such things....

Love to all. Ray

Comment is about DOWN MEMORY LANE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Martin, noble sentiments well expressed. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about I have seen (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

I love the way you've put this together, Andy. By looking at recent events through the prism of time and personal experience you've created a poem that's really effective. Nice work.

Comment is about From 1996 to 2017 (An emotional history off tragedies in Manchester looking at things from the outside) (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Thanks Colin and Stu glad you liked it.
Thanks for pointing that out Stu I will amend in due course. Am keeping well although I may well have to reduce my long cycling excursions.
Cheers guys

Comment is about I have seen (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Interesting...

Comment is about A Different War (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Don't put yourself down Michaela. You've picked on a theme and given it a nice twist. Some engaging expressions there.
Hardly reflects a novice.

Go on then, populate that "Sent" box. Look forward to more.

Raj

Comment is about My Detonating Device (blog)

Original item by Michaela Sheldon

This speaks volumes to me. Really, really well spoken. Thank you.

Comment is about Self-Sabotage (blog)

Original item by Jake Vincent Belmont

Good day Keith,

Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it.

I will write some more in time.

Comment is about Neill Barnard (poet profile)

Original item by Neill Barnard

savage but relatable and entertaining nonetheless!

Comment is about Records (blog)

Original item by Neil Robertson

great stuff ray, full of nostalgia and a fast wit. agree with colin, turning a button on a lathe sounds fascinating. will investigate,

Comment is about DOWN MEMORY LANE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

lovely martin, upward facing and promise filled. check line 2 for an additional 'that' unless i am mistaken. hope you are well.

Comment is about I have seen (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thank you both. I'm only just finding my feet with writing again so your words mean plenty!

Comment is about Open (blog)

Original item by Candi

Sounds like an awesome adventure Kim ? We went away once and saw the milky way in far more glory unexpectedly than we ever had when seeking it out. The kind of moments which keep us going ?

Comment is about Desert Sky (blog)

Original item by Kim Whysall-Hammond

You know you'll get first preference luvvie.?

Much love.
Raj xx

Comment is about Listen to your heart petal (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Dear Neil, Thank you for your latest poem which has a very special quality to it. Please write more and often. Thank you again. Keith

Comment is about Neill Barnard (poet profile)

Original item by Neill Barnard

and I'm at the front of a long queue Raj.That second to last line is the best advice needing to be delivered to soooooo many.


Love ya dude!




Rose ?

Comment is about Listen to your heart petal (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

thanks Captain Wendy for keeping the good ship Hope afloat-sail on girl-sail on!




able seawoman Rose ?

Comment is about If Only (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Raj-yeah! fuck it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you didn't say exclamation marks were excluded so have some more,you side splitter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Rose!!!!! ?!!!!!!!?!!!!!!!!!

Comment is about Shit, I burnt the dictionary. (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Beautiful poem, and I agree with Harry about those last six lines. Nape of the neck stuff. Thank you.

Comment is about 'A Day Such As This' by Tom Harding is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hey Andres, I like this piece cause I can identify with it.
So I see your point (forgive the pun!).
Like the title, it's intriguing and draws the reader in. Nice one!

Wish we could ask for 20/20 vision. Ha ha ha.
Look ahead girl.

Raj

Comment is about Or Not (blog)

Original item by Andres S.

we used to buy old Crombie overcoats from jumble sales when we woz punks. I had a real beaut, all silky satin lined and snuggly warm in winter - went great with ripped jeans and mohican! Never see them now. Go into a vintage clothing shop today and it's all shell suits and 70's Adidas. I feel sorry for youngsters, that they don't have access to the dead wardrobes of the 40's 50's and 60's. I had some great suits too, lovely thick material, none of this thin off the peg shite peddled in every high street chain. Ah well, Memory Lane as you say Ray.
cheers,
Col

PS: intrigued about turning a button on a lathe. Is there a YouTube video of this?

Comment is about DOWN MEMORY LANE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

very well put Martin and very pertinent in many ways which I am sure was your intention without the need to state the obvious - so much the better for - imo.
Col

Comment is about I have seen (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder