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Comment is about AT THE WATERING HOLE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Jeff,

Wait until the Internet of Things arrives - that's just around the corner. There will be no going back..

Personally, and perhaps not a little ironically, the techno world we live in has given me so many ideas for poems because it is such a fascinating subject, although it can be a dark one too. Imagine where we will be in ten years? Actually that is sort of impossible now..

Cheers for the read!
Suki

Comment is about The Lament of a Technophobe (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Karen,

Congratulations on winning poem of the week!

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about 'Unseen' by Karen Ankers is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

adrenalin junkies

on cardiac medication.

love that!

Comment is about AT THE WATERING HOLE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

i love the way you write suki. its clever, witty and just so full of words. this sort of stuff can easily slip into 'the mars volta' levels of surrealness, where things cease to 'mean', but you keep it grounded beautifully.

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

great stuff paul, lovely use of metaphor and the description of the seasons wear and tear on the earth.

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Dear Frances, I'm really pleased that you liked the first stanza and to read such kind praise makes every second of the writing and editing (ad-finitum) more worthwhile.

Thank you dearly.

Paul

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

The firmament secretly whispered in the ear of my heart:
'' Are you aware of the order issued to me about destiny? ''
'' If I had the authority about my own rotation,
I would have delivered myself from wandering about.''

'' KHAYYAM ''

Comment is about Wanderer (blog)

Original item by Carol Falaki

I think the word WOW! encapsulates my appreciations for this stunner.Jemima.

Comment is about Lies (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Great piece Keith.You haven't been nosing through my bedroom window by any chance? the descriptions read all too familiar! Jemima.

Comment is about Aladdins Cave (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I'm sure you will heal Samantha,and I totally agree with Raj's comments.Good luck to you! Jemima.

Comment is about Losing you (blog)

Original item by Samantha Howard

Thankyou x

Comment is about Losing you (blog)

Original item by Samantha Howard

I like the last 3 lines Samantha.
Whilst there is no regret the charitable side of you comes through. Nothing like healing after the hurt.

Overall, a nice honest delivery.

Raj

Comment is about Losing you (blog)

Original item by Samantha Howard

Hello Sinead, i'm no expert but i reckon yours is better than the stuff i wrote when i was sixteen. And that's the point really; you're sixteen, and just starting out. As long as you keep writing, and sharing your stuff here, and wherever else, you'll improve, almost inevitably.

Like Andy says, nail your spelling.

Keep at it. If you're anything like me it will keep you sane.

Good luck, Travis.

Comment is about Can Some One Please Help (blog)

Original item by Sinead Wright

Hi Steve. Thanks for the comment on Jasper Slugshaw. When I wrote the original "driving through Grimstone Low" it was as a one-off, but I think I'm going to stick with it now.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

The first stanza is my favourite in a circular piece which echoes it's subject, style and title, so beautifully.

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Wonderfully - especially every word of the last verse.

Comment is about Lies (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Beautifully expressed

Comment is about Who I am Becoming (blog)

Original item by A Brady

I haven't yet decided who I will vote for, only who I won't.

Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Richard Wilcocks for a thoughtful and measured review. This was in my view one of the best programmes that Leeds Lieder has fielded both in terms of the Poetry set and the settings themselves. The settings were genuinely 21st C rather than late 20th and the pieces all paid attention to the sensibilities of the listener - a feature not often found in the work of undergrad or postgrad compositions. The poetry too was especially excellent with a number of contributions from well known and respected mid Yorkshire bards.
What Richard was unable to say was that the event for the participants is an all day extravaganza with each poem and composition performed before a specialist panel who comment on the work presented. What was especially gratifying was the quality of the critiques and the professionalism of the panel.

Comment is about Composers, singers and poets collaborate at Leeds Lieder festival (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Whatever you do FFS don't vote Lib Dem?

Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Karen, thank you elP, thank you Raj and thank you David.

I was deeply chuffed to read your kind words and equally chuffed about some lines/stanzas being singled out for praise. And, David, I'm flattered that you used the word 'wordsmithery' - that's very nice.

Thank you all. Paul

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Most grateful Col. No worries, I'm sure you've got plenty of distractions. I'm awaiting your momentuous comeback ?

Paul

Comment is about Fibs And Secrets (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

I love a poem that captures a fleeting moment or a passing thought - captured before it has time to take flight. And that opening line is a cracker. Good stuff Neil.
Colin.

Comment is about Momentary Musings (blog)

Original item by Neil Robertson

really like this stu - the pause between the last three lines captures perfectly the protagonist's fear and need for reassurance (although if that's not what you were going for apologies for the misinterpretation!)

Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hello Neil,
I have not long been on this site and today came across your profile. I have read several of your poems which I have thoroughly enjoyed. You certainly have your own style and a gentle humour when writing verse. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Neil Robertson (poet profile)

Original item by Neil Robertson

Thanks, Neil!

Comment is about these winter days (blog)

Original item by steve pottinger

great neil, and that rhyme at the end of v2 works fantastically, even better that it is the only one that rhymes. makes me think of bob ross and dylan thomas.

Comment is about Momentary Musings (blog)

Original item by Neil Robertson

thanks all.

cynthia, perhaps you are right, faith is there somewhere, shining through from the depths! and thanks for the compliment re: the line, thats really quite something!

ray, its madness and chaos mixed with beauty, just like life.

suki! i am well thank you, its nice to be back posting and getting such lovely comments.

as i am sure you are all aware, they really do mean a lot, especially coming from people whose work i admire.

bloody great. onwards and upwards!

Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hey Stu,

How's tricks?

Really, I can't add to much to what has already been said by Cynthia, David and Ray. Another powerhouse!

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thank you Ray,

The basis of this was actually a real conversation that I overheard - that I warped somewhat. Walking while shopping for groceries - all kinds of weird enter my head, which I then inflict on all you lucky folks!

Emer and David -thank you both for your likes!

All the best, and have a great Bank Holiday weekend!

Cheers,
Suki

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

This captures the complexity and agony fully but with no excess. How real and raw this is.

Comment is about Lies (blog)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Love this Steve - incredible use of metaphorical language when describing the sun. I'm a bit jealous!

Comment is about these winter days (blog)

Original item by steve pottinger

Cracking poem, Stu, for all the reasons stated. ?

Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I loved this when you read it at Wigan, John, and I'm liking it just as much in print. Top stuff. ?

Comment is about Vanishing Point (blog)

Original item by John Togher

Paul, another beautiful poem well painted.
Evokes the senses and that what makes it so endearing.

I find two sentences in particular very appealing:
"the shedding skin of summer" and

"wrapping itself
like a tourniquet
around the body of winter"

More please!
Raj

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Daft how we feed our children a diet of lies and then punish them when they lie to us. And when they make up stories to cover their lies are they not just mimicking our own? Seems an odd foundation on which to ground our children's moral education. Yet we do it, generation after generation. I'm sure kids would accept the truth more readily than we ever give them credit for. But then lies are big business too. Take that Santa business for a start!

Cheers Paul. Apologies for not being around much.
Col

Comment is about Fibs And Secrets (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

You write as if you know exactly who you are Keith having endured a difficult journey which has led you to a point of fulfillment in your life. I hope so.

'I lived in a swamp of damp despair' sounds like my old bedsit in Brighton!!

Col.

Comment is about One of many... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I think we can all relate to this by degrees. The ties that bind etc. Brave are those that break free, or selfish depending on which side of the family fence your loyalties lie. A family picture portrait snapshot captured well with your pen Keith.
Col.

Comment is about A Family Gathering (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Nothing like being able to laugh at oneself Andy and I can't help but think that your humour connects these two poems. Col.

Comment is about Shopping and When I've Gone (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

Clever, original and humourous Andy with a touch of Dickens and Orwell thrown in for good measure. Love it.
Col

Comment is about My basement empire (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

I particularly like the fourth stanza and how it speaks of the choking of the remaining vestiges which survived the summer's parching effect--the anthropomorphism of the earth really communicates your message well.

elP

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

This is fantastic..truly. It's one of those pieces that I find, every once in while, that I could just get lost in.

elP

Comment is about Reverse (blog)

Original item by MyDystopiA

A very apt poetic observation...I've always felt sad for that cat--just another victim of anticipation waiting inside the box.

elP

Comment is about Shroedinger's Poet (blog)

Original item by A Brady

Really powerful. Love "the shedding skin of summer".

Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

i think Karen is right.

i am wrong with this myself sometimes but look at your spelling as there's a couple of typos there and it can jar.

i would also suggest teasing the piece out a bit as it does seem a bit brief at the moment to give the poem the breath it needs to flow

but either way, good luck - look forward to reading more.

Comment is about Can Some One Please Help (blog)

Original item by Sinead Wright

I'm glad you liked this my son - come over any time to meet the boys! The other bleedin' poets should get off their arses and give it a thumbs up - or else....

ayfankyou.

Ray

Comment is about AT THE WATERING HOLE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A kaleidoscope of possible outcomes, topsy turvy and unsettling - yellow submarine and LCD - spectral imaginings and all highly original in your inimitable style Suki.

Miaow is all I can say!

Ray

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

Original item by Suki Spangles

I should have said 10 years. Sorry mate

Comment is about Change (blog)

Original item by Larry Smith

Larry, I have read through all the poems in your blog including the latest addition. I like your style which seems to be developing with each new poem.
Thank you for the comment on my Poem Shell Shock. It was based on an elderly gentleman who survuved the Great War. I was 19 years in the Army and saw service in Oman during the conflict in Dhofar in the early 1970´s but nothing in comparison to the First World War.
I think our military background gives us a perspective on life which we can draw on in our descriptive poetry and prose. I look forward to reading more of your work. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about Change (blog)

Original item by Larry Smith