andy,
i don't know if my birth mom is alive. i haven't really done any searching. i want to, but get busy or put it out of my mind. i guess i'm not quite ready yet.

i'm working on being loud and making mama proud. i'm getting louder and louder ?

thanks for your comments. always good to hear from you!
LB

Comment is about true self (blog)

Original item by Little Bit

Hey, Suki! No need to worry about me..I manage to keep my more base instincts under a pretty tight rein these days. Glad you liked it, sir.

elP

Comment is about motive (blog)

Original item by nunya

Hi, Stu,

This is sparking thoughts going in all directions..most too cryptic and fragmented to address here. That's a cop out, I know, but it really is an absorbing piece of writing.

If I come up with anything more coherent, I'll let you know.

elP

Comment is about odaxelagnia (how i learnt to love being bitten) (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I have read all the poems on your profile here. They are remarkably good as they emanate from your inner being where your honesty gives free rein to you emtions and thoughts. Write more, lots more. You are very talented. Your suffering is your strength. Thanks Keith

Comment is about Yenimls (poet profile)

Original item by Yenimls

Brilliant. I really love the last verse. Well done ?

Comment is about Solitude's serenity (blog)

Original item by Rich

I really enjoyed this Stu, I like the idea that it could read as being haunted by, or yearning to be bitten by, a wolf. And the repetition of wolf and other words works well.

Cheers,

Paul

Comment is about odaxelagnia (how i learnt to love being bitten) (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks Stu, so pleased you liked this and picked up on the sense of claustrophobia, noise and bustle that I was trying to create.

And I agree entirely about being too near to numbers of people!

Paul

Comment is about Terminal Zoo (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Thanks for comments Stu - I think I must be a wandering fetishist, head in the past. Very pleased you approved of it!

Ray

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

so much history and lovely description in your words as usual ray. as david said, anyone with any knowledge of the area cant help but be transported back there.

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

claustrophobic and full of noise and bustle. a great piece of descriptive writing, i felt almost uneasy reading it as my idea of hell is anywhere with more than three people within 50 metres.

Comment is about Terminal Zoo (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

brilliant as ever ian but a personal piece for me and a wonderful, subtle use of the black dog metaphor which brings the whole piece together.

Comment is about The Devil On My Right Shoulder (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

what an excellent piece of writing. all your work showcases a real world weariness, and captures scenes and visions that only those who had the experiences that you did could hope to understand. but you translate them beautifully and allow us a glimpse into your mind, which is a dark yet attractive proposition

Comment is about Our Denial of Hate (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

this is excellent, the repetition really works and i would love to hear an impassioned live version, it would work really well.

Comment is about MAN (blog)

Original item by Dyphrent

great stuff. i attended hymers college in the mid nineties so identify with the area so this really resonates with me. enjoyable, immensely so infact.

Comment is about Mission Hall (blog)

Original item by Rick Gammon

Thanks Ken. I like to combine the hope and the reality of
life occasionally - without becoming too maudlin!

Comment is about ONCE UPON A TIME = something from the past! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you for reading ´A Bibulous Few ¨

I like Hazy & Dull, quite possibly because I can relate to it. I also generally like your style. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about Hazy and Dull (blog)

Original item by Sky

Thanks Colin, Ray and Suki.

Col, I spent 4 hours on Thursday in Lisbon Airport Terminal 2 hell. Even Columbus would have struggled ?

Ray, I plan to avoid airports for as long as possible, flying has zip, zilch, zero appeal these days! Aythangyouw.

Suki, on Thursday I coped by writing about what was happening around me. I'm glad I did now! Staying with close friends until our furniture arrives. Moving is always stressful, eh? But now the relaxation has begun....thanks for your kind wishes.

Cheers to you all dear chaps.

Paul

Comment is about Terminal Zoo (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

This is from me book - the final version post-edit is at the printer. Me 'ead is slowly becoming mine again - after 6 months of editing - ferreting mistakes - all I have is negative rats running around my head.
The proof reader edits one of those "Health" mags - I'm thinking of applying for the position of 'Star Applicator' even 'Junior S.A.' would suit me fine ?

Comment is about Mission Hall (blog)

Original item by Rick Gammon

Thanks Suki - as a musician I learnt that if you have a strong start and a good finish you have a result - I do try for a nice ending.

Comment is about SMOKING REQUISITES (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dark, stark and kinetic. I can sense the racing pulse - moving, circling, homing in in to do the deed.

I don't want to get on your bad side!

Suki

Comment is about motive (blog)

Original item by nunya

You moved, and you had time to write a poem about the airport experience? You must be some kind of poetry Superman!

Hope the move wasn't too stressful.

Have a chilled weekend, Paul.

Suki

Comment is about Terminal Zoo (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Pleasure for pleasure's sake - nothing wrong with that. I love the last line: "..a cosmic destiny, a guilty joke".

Suki

Comment is about SMOKING REQUISITES (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Harum scarem, Paul . I don't fly i'm afraid, so this scenario I've managed to avoid . Things before the threat of terrorism were much more civilized, when I last ascended.
You've conjured up a very real picture with plenty of detail and a sense of confusion- a feeling of the sense of being bombarded, reminiscent also of the modern rail terminus too.

Ray

Comment is about Terminal Zoo (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

"By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination." Columbus ?

Comment is about Terminal Zoo (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

September Sister is beautifully and sensitively crafted. Keith

Comment is about Simon Austin (poet profile)

Original item by Simon Austin

This is good. Any more?

Comment is about soloh (poet profile)

Original item by soloh

A good style Isaac. Don´t give up as you have much potential. Keith

Comment is about Please Don't Grow Up (blog)

Original item by isaac wright

HI all you lovely commentators!
David, thanks mate. I discovered this spot via a Peter Sellers film The Optimist of Nine Elms made in 1970. I went to investigate in the late 80s before the marina and there was still dereliction and traces of industry; an old railway yard lamp swinging in the breeze and the smell of gas. All gentrified now, but the pub remains(no longer the Balloon).
Guilty as charged.
elP, it is an international feature i'm sure , America still has the diners and manned petrol stations I suppose. Thanks for taking the trip.
Col: I borrowed that line, it seemed to fit and it is powerful in Penny Lane placing it firmly in the imagination.
Cheers Paul. It's nice you and David picked up on the fondness .strange how places can be so personal to us.

Thank you all and may you all dream on!

Ray

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

There are instances in this where I can slot myself as I suppose will many others.

Comment is about The Victim (blog)

Original item by Eugene Williams

A wonderful symmetry of words that brings you back too natures field of hope.

Comment is about The Sunflower (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

First of all dear friends, please accept sincere apologies for replying so late. Since I arrived back to live in UK a few days ago, it has been non-stop, post-move mania.

Frances, how incredibly kind of you to do this. I loved reading it on your wordpress site and love the site too!

Andy and Cynthia, loved reading your comments. It's fantastic to think how many people have similar stories to tell!

Many, many thanks, Paul

Comment is about Nan Was My Nigella (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

Good Afternoon Eugene, or at least it is here in the Canary Islands where I live. Your biography caught my eye when I read the words Escondido, California. I was in that part of the world in the 1980´s at University near San Diego. I took my driving test in Escondido.

I am interested to hear of your short stories. So far I have only dabbled with poetry but am tempted to enter the world of stories soon. Katherine Mansfield is a favourite of mine and wrote using that particular genre. I have not read any of your work. Is it available online?

Kind regards
Keith

Comment is about Eugene Williams (poet profile)

Original item by Eugene Williams

Thank you so incredibly much Cynthia for the most beautiful comments in praise of my writing. I am deeply touched and can't tell you how grateful I am for your kindness.

Paul

Comment is about Inevitabilities (blog)

Original item by Paul Waring

John, Thank you for this poem which resonates with me in a very intimate sense. Your description of Charlie, your thoughts about him in relation to yourself make the poem one of deep beauty. Thank you again. Keith

Comment is about Drinking where the river bed is dry (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Love's tender spring shoots slowly hardened off

Nice one MC

Comment is about ONCE UPON A TIME = something from the past! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

you may well be correct there Mr Waring ? Ta!

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hola Juan,
I like ¨My Mentality ¨. I can relate to it. Your other verses display all the hallmarks of real potential. Your Christian Faith shines through. This will enable God´s grace to work through you, to his and your advantage. Saludos de Tenerife. Keith

Comment is about Juan Pablo Lynch (poet profile)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

hi Keith . thanks for comment on "we all watch".
I was inspired to write this after watching Punch & Judy whilst on holiday.
cheers Kevin.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Tom,

Honestly, I love your writing and I have read and enjoyed some of these poems before. I started to read your stuff after commenting on Night Music in December. It has stayed with me and remains one of my favourite poems on here.

I sincerely wish you all the best with this excellent
collection.

Paul

Comment is about Night Work - Collection (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Really enjoyable poem, Ray. Rich with historical content and memories and, for me, a sense of love and sadness about a lost past that, as David says, we old buggers love.

And, Mr Hill, as a newly returned Merseyside resident, I think the song you have in mind is Penny Lane ?

Paul

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I had a quick scroll through and thought the presentation was superb. Are they your illustrations? When I get time I will come back and read more thoroughly. Colin

Comment is about Night Work - Collection (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

that first line is bugging the hell out of me - have you borrowed it from a song Ray?

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

ditto Tom's comment but I desperately want to take a surgeon's knife and excise the negatives and leave only those lovely warm images but yeah, I know what you mean Ian.

Comment is about The Devil On My Right Shoulder (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

I really liked this one. It really gives the sense of drowning.
Was it meant to be taken literally, or as a metaphor? Either way it read well.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Drowning (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

If this was just a piece of fiction, then I would comment "loved it" , because it told the story so well.
But it wasn't a piece of fiction, innocent children are loosing their lives. So instead of "loved it" I will say well written.

Kevin

Comment is about HAAS - 2016 SYRIA (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Keith. Thanks for taking the time to read "keep it in the bedroom" . I appreciate your feedback as I'm new to writing poetry.
I've just done my first open mic session, where "Fred's little problem" seemed to go down well.
I'll definitely read some of your stuff and leave a comment.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Ray Thanks for kind comment on Prickly pear. David

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Some great flowing imagery here Ian, enjoyed it.

Comment is about The Devil On My Right Shoulder (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thanks David, would be great to know your thoughts!

Comment is about Night Work - Collection (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

This evoked many memories of youth spent in yet-to-be-grown American suburbs--places where no cars and no cops go.

Yet, I see now, the speckled landscapes that exist before me in older cities, and thus I see what will become of those, then, newly broken lands that existed in my youth.

It seems that all the land is doomed to domestication...

elP

Comment is about CHELSEA CREEK 1970 (blog)

Original item by ray pool