Congratulations! :) He is precious and so is your poem.

Comment is about Hello Grandad (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

I understood it had passed its Sel-by date?

Comment is about RESEARCH (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks LCPTB for your approbation and liking the text, I wanted to set it up with the first verse to get as you say the atmosphere.

Ray

Comment is about THE HAUNTING (blog)

Original item by ray pool

No it's not, Lancs. It's alive and well in my trousers.

Comment is about RESEARCH (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Congratulations, Lynn! Glad that this arrived as a late birthday present - and thank-you for this deft example of light verse. Appreciate your wide-ranging poetry subject matter, too!

Comment is about 'The Snurdle-urdle-urdle' by Lynn Dye is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Greg, thanks for link to accompany the Brompton Cemetery lines, all the peaceful green spots in town should be kept, in fair repair - and wilderness. That verse a last thought not included in a longer poem on return from a night at the Troubadour, when we didn't notice Morrison & Page around the corner,

...a rainy cup of Java and a tranquil hour
to kill, I stopped in at the Brompton cemetery garden
to dwell upon a death I brushed against...

Looking forward to the New Inn on 18th July.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hang on a minute ... isn't this limerick scribbler earmarked to be our next prime minister? No doubt he and Turkey's president will have a laugh about his little joke in the months to come. Churchillian, eh?

Comment is about Former editor Boris Johnson wins Spectator's £1,000 limerick competition (May 2016) (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Lynn - congratulations are well deserved. xx
Rob

Comment is about 'The Snurdle-urdle-urdle' by Lynn Dye is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Do you have an illustrator Lynn? I'm an illustrator and I'm working on a book of poems by different poets. Wondering if I could do this one?

Either way, I love it

Comment is about 'The Snurdle-urdle-urdle' by Lynn Dye is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Edward Lear
Lend an ear
Hearing this
Would bring you cheer!
:-)
Nice to find a light touch amongst the angst!

Comment is about 'The Snurdle-urdle-urdle' by Lynn Dye is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

A heartfelt evocation of human insecurity, expectation and hope.

Comment is about First Date (blog)

Original item by Eva Elizabeth

Bless your cotton socks Stu. I know you're drawn to the macabre ; I started with the scene and had no idea where it was going, honest guv. I had the idea of the six lines and the rhyming more as an experiment really.

That's twice you mentioned POTW now - but subtlety doesn't do it does it, let's be honest. Back to the drawing board !
Thanks again. Ray

Comment is about THE HAUNTING (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I can see that there might well be a generational aspect
to the EU vote. Those who were there originally and
were taken in may well have decided "enough" and have
taken themselves out.

Comment is about Swayed On The Knife Edge (blog)

Original item by Simon Widdop

Lynn! This is so fantastic and I'm so happy for you :) Yay! And Happy late Birthday! When you illustrate this please share with me. I know a few kiddos who would absolutely adore it like I do. Congratulations!

Comment is about 'The Snurdle-urdle-urdle' by Lynn Dye is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

ooh ray this is great. have you been reading poe? has a great, gothic feel to it, is packed full of great lines (the lanterns prickling gaze) but for me this...

and guide a rivulet of dimming light

to tame the creeping life that dwelt therein

before the advent of spreading night.

...is the finest bit.

yum yum, much to reread and enjoy before it inevitably becomes POTW!

Comment is about THE HAUNTING (blog)

Original item by ray pool

BUT WHO CHOSE IT!!!!!!

im joking, this is a great poem and a deserved winner.

a touch of light in an otherwise terrible week.

Comment is about 'The Snurdle-urdle-urdle' by Lynn Dye is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Read the blog about it by Nadia Kingsley of Fair Acre Press: http://fairacrepress.co.uk/had-to-share-humfrey-coningsby/

Review is about Mid Wales Poetry Open Mic Evening on 14 Apr 2016 (event)

Very enjoyable poem, Greg. I was a big fan of the duo, but can well imagine this experience falling somewhat short.

I have often thought Paul Simon would have made a good poet even if he hadn't been musical. And yes, Art was the one with the great voice...

Comment is about The poetry of Art Garfunkel (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Blinkered Brexits begin breakup of British Isles.

Comment is about the EU oky coky (blog)

Original item by ken eaton-dykes

Thanks for the comment Harry (and the typo Haha) it has felt generation against generation (at least that's what the polls are saying) but now more than ever we all need to stand together :)

Comment is about Swayed On The Knife Edge (blog)

Original item by Simon Widdop

Thought I'd post this. The text has been adapted in a short film by a small independent Hollywood film maker.

To view the film, go to https://youtu.be/WxnxVlY1Axg

Comment is about Let there be Peace (blog)

Original item by C Richard Miles

I'm very fortunate to be hearing you in my mind reading this Greg, and the more pleasurable it is for that. A great mix of wit and the dented experience . Should I say world weary might encapsulate it , both from Art's renditions and from your compassionate barbs too?
I'm afraid it reminds me of the similar attempts of one half of successful duos, like Wise without Morecambe, or even worse Mike Winters without Bernie, and God forbid Foster without Allen. The list is endless!

Ray

Comment is about The poetry of Art Garfunkel (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Rather captivating Stu. It pins down a sort of fantasy and tries to make it real, to reach fruition in an unreal way. I know where you are exactly. Shades of youth and spreading your wings I reckon.

Ray

Comment is about twilight (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Phil, I read this quickly and it has all the flavour of life of the 60's with its immoral implications and lack of care that typifies that period , a sort of life with the hands thrust into the pockets of death , bleak and black and white. Lovely mate.

Ray

Comment is about Orchard Park Housing experiment Hull 1960's (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

Ah well, this is what life can be like the soft underbelly of the south, Harry! The Pimms was very welcome, I have to confess. Thanks for your kind words. It's always a great thrill to see one of your heroes and to hear such fabulous songs, even if he was a tad self-indulgent at times.

Write Out Loud Woking has had two terrific nights so far, thanks. And next month Rodney and I may be compering a spoken word and acoustic music tent at a local free festival. Which will be interesting, getting the mix right.

Comment is about The poetry of Art Garfunkel (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Greg,
Blimey! I hope that wasn`t you pimming, picnicking, and champagening it...whatever`s happened to the starving poet? :)

A nice, neat and appreciative account (plus a very good point about the qualities of the music and the poetry)

I think it`s to do with harmony in both...the words with the tune...or sense with sound....typographical stanza form helps to get harmony into the `free` (as above).

The history bit was a good ending...also the bit in line two of the last stanza (believe me this is like coming upon a smooth lawn after the tangled undergrowth)

Hope Woking is going well

Comment is about The poetry of Art Garfunkel (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks for the comments. I'm actually pretty sure nobody knows where we're going from here. The pre-vote polls had it close but a probable 'Remain' result. The government establishment seemed to be hanging their hat on that, and made no preparation for what happened with a 'Leave' result. And now they're abdicating in droves, it seems, toys flying out of pram! The 'Leave' campaign too don't seem to have any credible plans, so really are no help. I guess the problem will be finding somebody competent(!!) to lead the process and also deal with the day to day running of the country, that is acceptable to the electorate. I wouldn't be surprised if a general election crops up.

Comment is about So Now We’re Out (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Simon,
Concise and to the point.

I wondered if there might be a generational aftermath to it
all..But probably not (after all the young are going to inherit all the baby boomer`s money when they croak)

(By the way...typo in the title)

Comment is about Swayed On The Knife Edge (blog)

Original item by Simon Widdop

Sorry don't know what happened to the formatting.

Comment is about Orchard Park Housing experiment Hull 1960's (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

Trevor,
I`m surprised at the scarcity of comments.

52 out of every thousand want out 48 want in...it is clear but not particularly overwhelming.

The clincher - of course - was immigration...particularly the inability to control it...It remains to be seen if we can control it on our own ...

Well, this is it! Lets see now just how much the Brexits were serious and prepared. (and how much the rest of the E.U. were prepared)

Anyway the ship of Great Britain (or might it become Little
Britain and Wales) ploughs on with fifty two per cent of the more elderly passengers saluting proudly around the rails...It probably won`t sink (at least not yet) but is it going to run aground on the rocks of negotiation?

Comment is about So Now We’re Out (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

I love this..nothing but possibilities in sight before the light of day eclipses that small glow..

Comment is about twilight (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks so much for reading!

Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Steve - Thank you

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

Good poem, Trevor.

Personally, I'm not at all pleased with the result, but have to admit to the words "Democracy has spoken clear" as being very true.

So all we can do now is cross our fingers. While British politicians back-bite and haven't a clue where we should go from here.

Oh, joy!

Comment is about So Now We’re Out (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

I like how you personify places and ideas here. A nice thoughtful poem.

Comment is about Wishful Thinking (blog)

Original item by kimafia Jones

Colin, thank you for your comments, I think the experience was quite mysterious and me only eighteen at the time - two steam engines up front. I well remember the TV show -Colin Crompton as I recall. Days gone...

Greg, very kind and flattering. Believe it or not, I did read the Zola novel years ago and have been trying to find a copy to re read to no avail. It was made into a film - drivers with goggles! I did read the Tolstoy massive tome - not a happy ending to that!

Many thanks . Ray

Comment is about WHEELTAPPER ON THE SNCF 1962 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Engaging and entertaining in equal measure, with a
generally consistent rhyme pattern to keep it bouncing
along. I like the last lines of qualified optimism because
I believe that there is no country like this for rising to
meet and overcome a challenge.

Comment is about So Now We’re Out (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thank you very much for your comment. I am happy that the love I feel came out for you in those lines.

Comment is about Beams of Light (blog)

Original item by Alexandra Lorenz

Thanks Colin...I'm happy you like it

Comment is about I Dream of Summer (blog)

Original item by kimafia Jones

Thanks to everyone who came along to the second Write Out Loud Woking on Monday night, and contributed to a wonderful night of top-quality poetry. Particular memories will be Simon Wright's debut public poetry performance, and Denise Bundred's Hippocrates prize-winning poem, plus others about footballers in a children's ward, and one referencing Sharpeville and Soweto. There were also brilliant contributions from Ray Pool, Peter Taylor, Peter Morley, Eddie Chauncy, Janet Collinson, Andy V Frost, Jonathan Cressey, and Geoffrey and Lorri Pimlott. Thanks also to our extra audience member who wandered in from the bar, maybe to get away from the England match, and stayed for the duration. And Peter Morley - hope you managed to retrieve your hats!

Comment is about Write Out Loud Woking at the New Inn tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

"He sleeps with a smooth face...Constancy is his best quality" I love the love in those lines. A truly beautiful poem.

Comment is about Beams of Light (blog)

Original item by Alexandra Lorenz

Thank you for the like on Bled Out

Comment is about Monami Kundu (poet profile)

Original item by Monami Kundu

Thanks Vicky

Comment is about Drawing from an empty barrel (blog)

Original item by Matt

Dark and ominous, Ray. This is a very good poem, beautifully crafted. Reminded me of two novels, funnily enough ... Zola's La Bete Humaine, about an engine driver, and Tolstory's Anna Karenina

Comment is about WHEELTAPPER ON THE SNCF 1962 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you both. Lovely comments xx

Comment is about Letting go... (blog)

Original item by Matt

Really liked this piece. It is almost as if someone wrote down my thoughts.

Comment is about The wish (blog)

Original item by Robert Williams

thankuu..... I read abt nihilism. You got my thought right.

Comment is about A Simply Confusing Thought (blog)

Original item by Monami Kundu

Absolutely Rachel... you have a story!!!!! Thank you for your comments...

Comment is about Stories to tell.. (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

From what I hear, she did save your life..

I had a friend who once warned me off the needle.

I'm so glad for her. I'm so glad for my trust in her, for I've never questioned her advice since.

Thanks, Phil, and

Love to Mindy,

Rachel

Comment is about Stories to tell.. (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

This reminds me of the passing nature of some types of love..like chemical reactions, reagents and catalysts.

I certainly don't mean to detract from this lovely piece but I must ask myself when reading it--how do we guard such sentiments?

But, then, I also see opportunity to create experiences of love through ongoing discovery and appreciation..opportunities missed by the object of your piece.

I like it, if nothing else came through.

elPintor

Comment is about but not like that (blog)

Original item by mindful.duo