Thank you Dom, Col and Jemima, you have all written such touching comments.

Paul

Comment is about Only The Lonely Hear Górecki (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

I like this Cynthia, really interesting and well-written - and clever enough not to tell us which colour you'd choose ?

Paul

Comment is about The Question (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Exodus.... movement cyclopeople.... Oh yeah! Sorry Ray, but when I see Exodus I can't help but go a little Bob Marley. For an Exodus your poem is almost too short and over in a flash of skin tight lycra which leaves me wanting more - words not lycra. All good stuff tho. Cheers, Col.

Comment is about EXODUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Good to see you back posting Juan and joining in with the World of WoL. Hope all is well in your piece of earthly paradise? All the best, Colin.

Comment is about Colourful creation (blog)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

I was expecting red seas being parted but this seems like a soccer match...is it the Egyptians vs England? Lol...you really do paint a picture here.

Comment is about EXODUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Nice to see you back on Larisa-interesting pieces.

P&S

Comment is about Rzhepiks (something funny) (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

I guess I was more focused on rhyming than meaning. However, have you ever heard the expression, ''you are a thorn on my side!'' - a thorn suggest a bother or something/ someone that is cumbersome and simply disturbing. A fool is like a thorn in one's side when they are out to pester you - trust me, I've had people act the fool to annoy me - just like a thorn on my side.

Comment is about Risk (blog)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

Ey up John Just spotted this thread and content. Mmmm. Have you run the thrush-stuffed pig by Brayton Farm Shop and which village hall did you have in mind. Presumably NOT Brayton since it would struggle to accommodate the birds let alone the revellers! Please could you work up some words for a poem that references Goole for Boothferry Verses Competition? Before end of May, 40 lines max, free entry, judged by Paul Lyalls and some nice prizes. (Nay sayer is doubting that there will be many entries!!).

BTW no-like ashes but always up for a plate of hash.

Comment is about JOHN COOPEY (R.I.P) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Keith - a very nice true story which shows the antipathy that can come to the rescue of common sense. I always take any accusation of humour as a compliment!

Col. Cheers my friend - it's nice to see your loyalty for my stuff. It's worth a lot. Sorry you have been compromised.

Ray

Comment is about BORN AGAIN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hello John, I like this because you are not a conformist. Write more please. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about A Three-chord Song (blog)

Original item by John Garbutt

Thanks for commenting on 'The Father's Curse' Cynthia - as always you are very insightful in the points you pick up.
'Terminal Velocity' vs 'High Velocity'? I guess that's down to accent and delivery - but 'terminal' trips off my northern tongue very rhythmically when reading the piece - so works for me :-)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

got to love them bank holidays. I'd sooner be in a jam than at work any day. vote labour, Jeremy's promising us an extra 4.

cheers kevin.

Comment is about BANK HOLIDAY BLUES (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Beautiful ?

Comment is about She was the type of girl. (blog)

Original item by Ged Thompson

thankyou so so much Keith, Emer and Rich ! I really can't describe how good it feels to finally have someone look at my work and appreciate it ! This has defiantly given me some more motivation to write more ?

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Succinctly put. This is why I came to live on an island two thousand miles away. I like it. Thanks Keith

Comment is about BANK HOLIDAY BLUES (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Oh! 'symphony of sorrowful songs' a real gut wrencher! Sadly beautiful poem Paul.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Only The Lonely Hear Górecki (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

do tell! The 'snarl ups' I've been in recently are a definite indication that does not bode well for the future chances of improving our air quality.Stand by for the return of gas masks! Thank you M.C. Jemima.

Comment is about BANK HOLIDAY BLUES (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I didn't catch that, I'm afraid, Colin. I'll check it out.
I've turned over a new leaf, MC. NOT!

Comment is about THE QUINTESSENCE OF POETRY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

What a spiffing concept! So many offer the prospect of
perfectly formed persuasions in precis.

Comment is about THE QUINTESSENCE OF POETRY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Juan, I also want to make time to catch up with more of your work. Sorry it's taken me so long.

Comment is about Juan Pablo Lynch (poet profile)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

Brief and punchy. I'll be honest, though - how do you relate a 'fool' and 'thorns'? Really interested.

Comment is about Risk (blog)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

Gosh this is quite simply astoundingly good Paul - from the Big O beginning to that airport finale - a complete tour de force of loneliness.
Col.

Comment is about Only The Lonely Hear Górecki (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Hi Keith, thank you for your recent post on my blogs and profile.
I had some major stent work but am now fine. My nearr heart atrack came out of the blu.and im ok so as long as you take your angina meds you should have worries.
I was born in lancashire (widnes so now in cheshire) and educated in Warwickshire - warwick university.
Now in South Cumbria.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

searching for love in a crowd of one, is the wise, sad phrase for me. keep em coming!
Dom.

Comment is about Only The Lonely Hear Górecki (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Hi Jakob - thanks for your comment on my profile.

I like the two pieces you've shared, you have a knack with words.

I'm no expert - just keep writing - it's fun!

I'll look forward to reading some more.?

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Really enjoyed your work mate ! Think you express yourself very well and having a good style. Would greatly appreciate if you had a look at my profile and let me know what you think of my writing.

Comment is about Yenimls (poet profile)

Original item by Yenimls

Thank you for the positive comment! It means a lot

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Beyond the appreciation of the subject matter, I am also enjoying this somewhat sudden foray into a what seems to be a new style for you (new, at least, here on WoL).

A great freedom to develop such mature ideas...

elP

Comment is about The Essence of Forgiveness (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks for your comments, Suki, Colin, and Adam. I am always happy to hear your individual takes on what I write. They, each, never fail to capture some bit of the original essence in the writing. Though, there are some thoughts that cannot be entirely encapsulated within words--of even the author's, of that thought.

And, further thanks...I'm glad that each of you (FMF, David, JemJ, Paul, and Karen) liked it--unexpected, yet welcome, response.

elP

Comment is about heading west (a candle burned at both ends) (blog)

Original item by nunya

A pleaure to read, I enjoyed this piece.

Comment is about The Essence of Forgiveness (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hello Jakob and thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on 'The Innocent Alcoholic.' When posting a poem, enter it into your blogs section (Add blog entry) that way people can comment underneath each individual piece of writing. I really like the two that you have posted so far, even if they are unfinished. Keep writing and sharing your words. You express your thoughts very well. ?

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Ray, I can't seem to keep up with you these days. Whenever I find a minute your posts have disappeared down the line and I've run out of time before finding them. So I'm glad you posted this whilst I was online and got the chance to be first in! Great stuff as always and the same goes for Time Flies, Nothing Changes. I'm reading I promise but with my lappy poorly again I am resorting to phone tapping to keep up. Normal service must be resumed soon I do hope. Cheers matey. Col.

Comment is about BORN AGAIN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hello Ray, the humour in this is really good and reminds me of a visit I paid to my sister who lives in California. Whilst having morning coffee there came a knock at the door. On the doorstep stood two men dressed in smart suits. They introduced themselves and asked if my sister was a born again Christian, to which she promptly replied that she had been born alright the first time. The door was then shut abruptly. Poems with humour invariably strike a cord. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about BORN AGAIN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hello Jason, Your poetry is compelling and intriguing so much so that I keep returning to read it again. Keep writing. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Jason Phillips (poet profile)

Original item by Jason Phillips

Well done for hitting the right note with this one David and bagging the ultimate WoL weekly accolade.

How I wish my English lit teachers were of the crushable kind! Instead I had two old boys who between them only managed to crush the subject I so dearly loved. Mind you the French teacher was alright and the girl who sat in front of me even better. Gosh, there were so many distractions I had no option but to drop out and go work in an insurance office for two and a half years!

David, your poem deals with such a deeply saddening scenario and must be commended for its restraint and lack of vitriol - always brave to post about such personal experiences.

All the best,
Colin.

Comment is about 'Hitting the Wrong Note' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hello Garry, Thank you for expressing an interest in a number of my poems. I do appreciate this. Most of my poetry is focused on my observations of life in general. The complexities of human behaviour, the world about us and who we are and why we are here. I am also affected by conflict and human suffering, hence my interest in Peace and Justice. It is the ability to express oneself which poetry enables me to do this. I am close to seventy years old and as a gay man I have had to carry this as an additional burden in life thus making me more sympathetic with other minority groups who similarly suffer discrimination. Your recent poem about being admitted into hospital had quite an effect on me as I have recently been diagnosed with angina.
Thanks again for such interest. I shall be keen to see more of your poems in the future. Thanks again. Keith

Comment is about Garry Rowlands (poet profile)

Original item by Garry Rowlands

Like this a lot.

Comment is about Darkness (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Have you been at one of our weddings? ?

Comment is about A Family Gathering (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Very sad, and as you say. Very though provoking.

Comment is about Auschwitz : Never Again (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Very vivid. Is it a real place? It sounds very real.

Comment is about Nature´s Tunnel (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks so much Karen for your kind comments.

I'm a comparative WOL-newbie, so it's amazing to have made a ripple in the pool ...

It's also a pleasure to follow your own wonderful "Unseen" as POTW - such tenderness, care, and humanity displayed;
you're clearly a great mum.

Very best

Dave R

Comment is about Karen Ankers (poet profile)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Hello Jakob,
I have enjoyed all that I have read so far. I like your style and means of expression. You certainly have potential. In particular I love the expression ¨Human canvas painted by swords ¨. Keep writing. Thanks Keith

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Some really amazing work here mate really love it ! Would greatly appreciate if you had a look at my profile would love to hear feedback from such a good writer !

Comment is about Rich (poet profile)

Original item by Rich

Love this (: can really relate to a lot of it.

Comment is about Heidi (poet profile)

Original item by Heidi

Short and beautiful (:

Comment is about Dependent (blog)

Original item by Dora Rochi

Lured To the desk of death.
Where many heads have left there necks.
Figures scutter across there crimson innards.
The stench of flesh dissected by insects.
Vermin feast for free, Souls left rotting in purgatory by the murder scene.
Tried to hurdle the guillotine past Guards in metal garments.
Clawed with a blade, stained red like an artist of war.
Human canvas painted by swords.
Chained to bascule, Flagellated with tasseled whips
Blood pours out battered limbs,
into the cobble streets.

Another un finished piece, even if you have a bad comment please post it. Really really would love any type of feedback

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Congratulations David, I'm so pleased for you that this excellent poem has been chosen as POTW.

Well done.

Paul

Comment is about 'Hitting the Wrong Note' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Kevin,
Thank you so much for your feedback, really appreciated!
Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about It Was Similar To The Resurrection Oh But Not The Same (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Love this poem. So glad it's Poem of the Week.

Comment is about 'Hitting the Wrong Note' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Short but full of meaning.

Comment is about (blog)

Original item by Melissa Gentile