thanks M.C. for your comment on that poem.
we will not mention it by name
in order not to scare anyone.

what exactly does MC stand for?

besides master of ceremonies?

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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Hello curious, I felt compelled to introduce myself after reading your profile as a result of seeing a comment you had left on a poem today. I instantly was captivated and intend to read all of your poems when I have the time, as I identify with your personal situation like a mirror image. I am a 58 year old Bi-sexual male who has been living a double life since the age of 9 years old. I am a father, have x wives, and x secret male lovers. Life has been a confusing, stressful, mess. And getting older, and still wanting a lover is a very lonely place. Only recently after beginning to express myself in poetry have I found peace, and contentment. Blogging my poetry on write out loud has changed my life. Many of my poems have a Bi-sexual theme, and I would like for you to read some. I think that you will find them very interesting. Here are three poems I suggest that you read. "Under the Bridge" "Caution! Door swings both ways", and "the Hook". By J.D. Bardo. Thank-you. looking forward to reading your work, both old, and anything new.

J.D. Bardo (Patrick)

Comment is about curiousdud3 (poet profile)

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love the word Macabre
but what happens to the last part of the word?
the BRE
it is not pronounced?
it is silent.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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to post a comment you must log in.
to dig a fence post you must have a shovel.
to understand my poetry, you must have a screw loose.
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Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Dear Curious,
I read your biography with interest. I have been on WOL for over four years. I am a gay man, who by virtue of my sexuality have suffered a lamentable catalogue of abuse, prejudice, discrimination and violence, job loss and eviction. I am now 73 years old. A lot of what I have written here was in the past.

Your poems are of a high standard, which you really should pursue as it is also cathartic and comes from your inner self. You obviously possess courage to address your sexuality to your nearest and dearest. Stand up and be proud of your humanity, your personal dignity and courage, your sexuality and put pen to paper and write. You stand out as a unique and talented individual and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.

Keith

Comment is about curiousdud3 (poet profile)

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Thanks for reading the poem and leaving your thoughts.?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it.

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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the idea is to embarrass you
not...cover you!

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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split down the middle. hahaha
you love puns don't you?

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Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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Tom,
Thanks for your message on my profile which I appreciate greatly. We seem to have a similar approach to the way we write poetry. The word inspiration is at the root of the matter. From where does this come? Is it random or formulated in the subconscious? I often pass through times of aridity then the opposite occurs and I find myself in full flood.

I enjoy your poetry. Never stop writing.
Keith

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

Since you are a vampire and you cast no shadow
Both you and your shadow are equally unreal.
But for ordinary mortals... both can be real or either can be fake.

A person could use dirt or charcoal to make a fake shadow.
A person could be dishonest in words or expressions.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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what
is more real
me or
my shadow?

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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Hi Keith,

I just spotted your comment on my profile, thanks for that. I think it was t'other Tom who commented on your recent poem, but I did read and enjoy it.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and process. I genuinely find it really interesting and would love to grill more contributors about this stuff ?

Whilst I'm not able to write exclusively with a pen, I know that the sheer pleasure of writing with a fountain pen on paper is what got me to write many of my poems. It's such a nice experience it encourages you to write something, anything, and often in this process I'll discover a poem buried that I didn't know was in me. In an almost divine intervention, I found a fountain pen in the street aged about 20 and not long after found an empty notebook on a bus journey. It sounds daft really but it was like the universe handed me these tools. I've never since found either of these objects just lying in the street.

I think I take inspiration from many of the same sources as you and the initial ideas are usually dictated into my phone as I'm walking down the street. I'm polishing up a poem at the moment written entirely on a walk home from work where I was inspired by a smell (which is a new one on me, I think). I love your work and always keep en eye out for it - though must admit I've not had much free time to visit WoL of late but I hope that will change soon. All the best, Tom.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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all my past
is tense!
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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do not stare at the sun.
It will make you blind!
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Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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I'll carry my load
you carry yours.
I'm not your
brother.
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Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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I cast no shadow, I am a vampire.
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Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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I'm not afraid of my own shadow, but perhaps you should be if you see it creeping up on you. ?

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Tom,
Thank you for your comment on my recent poem "An Outlook"; for taking the time to read it and giving it a like.

I am curious about your profile, especially the last paragraph of your biography where you deal with the writing of poetry, the tools used and where the ideas for poems spring from. As someone advanced in age I still write my poems in long hand using a fountain pen. This is not because of some attachment to days past, but I believe that hand writing flows from the mind of the writer along the arm and into the hand. It is as if a connection exists which I do not experience when using a key board. Inspiration for my poetry is drawn from a number of sources often determined by subjects which interest me, such as spiritualty and the realm of the natural world and man's place in it. A spoken word, a piece of music, something I read, a passing thought or an observation triggers a response which ferments in my mind and invariably I am able to form words to express myself on paper.

Poetry is so highly subjective that it is impossible to explain only express what the writer wants to say. This is how I write. Whether I am a good poet must rest with the opinions of those who read my work and then I seek and appreciate their comments.

Hope this throws some light on your questions.
Keith

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

May I say that your poetry and sketches compliment each other. A
talented combination.
Thank you

Keith

Comment is about Tom Harding (poet profile)

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I hope you spend more time in Tip Top condition than in Tip-Toe condition.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Thankyou you d.knape for commenting on my profile. Of course I don't look like my profile picture...well not all the time...I change to match my environment.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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is it "enquire" or "inquire"?

people are now afraid of their own shadow.

Baaaaa.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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I am more afraid of Big Brother
than the Chinese Virus.

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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are you afraid of your own shadow?

how do you exist in such a world?

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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Thanks for your likes on
Restless Nights
She Devil
Poetic Shades
and of course
The Bolton Flasher.

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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no company
no car on street
unless you have
instructor in back seat!
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Oh come on now...
no comment?
all in fun.
take all with Asprin
and grain of salt.

Comment is about julie callaghan (poet profile)

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ha. a funny response.

With all my poems
I sound the alarm
I hope they help
and do not harm,
but do not let
your heart be torn
they may lack sense
but do have charm.
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Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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My masochistic tendencies revel in your poetry, that's why I return to them

Keith

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Keith Jeffries continues to come to my site.
I have no idea why.
A glutten for punishment, I guess.
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Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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your response to "Free as A Bird"
was so poetic. A poem unto itself.
even better!

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Hey, thank you for the likes, I love the raw emotion behind your work and the distinctiveness of your voice. I think you have a strong grasp of a lot of the things that I find difficult in poetry and I'm envious/ really happy to come across your stuff

Comment is about Your Royal Poetess (poet profile)

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Thank you again for your valued comments on my poetry. I greatly appreciate them.

Keith

Comment is about Your Royal Poetess (poet profile)

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I like your point about airplanes only touching the ground twice.
Smart observation!

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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over 6 feet? wow.
no wonder airplanes are bad for you.
and yes, the bathroom situation is not ideal on an airplane.
and where does it go?
Is that where rain comes from?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

I don't know that every weed is an Herb.
But...certainly they play a part in the
grand scheme of things.

One man's weed
is another man's flower!
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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HI M.C.
Thanks for the comments on my 'Gambler' poem. I think you and my old man could have had some interesting conversations.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Embattlements, thank you kindly for your comments Stephen.

I wonder what surprises world politics has yet to come up with?

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Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Cain't swim
but I can Float!
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Where you go brofriend ?

Comment is about curiousdud3 (poet profile)

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It doesn't work for troublesome people.
Neither the ziplock bag nor the kitchen bin are big enough.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Thank you for the Emily Dickinson poem xx blessings to you

Comment is about Ferris Ty Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Ferris Ty Taylor

Hello,

I've enjoyed your blog entries immensely. You may have noticed that only the most recent one is still shown in its entirety in the blog section, the others having been archived for one month underneath it. After that they are permanently archived under your profile and the monthly listing. In order to garner more views it is best to space out ones output to give other readers more chance to see your work. I hope this is useful.

Comment is about The Chessplayer (poet profile)

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Thank you for your post and likes, I really appreciate them and I look forward to listening to/ reading more of your beautiful material, I love it. Happy reading/writing! ?

Comment is about Emer Ní Chorra (poet profile)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

small is better.
Long poems bore.

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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Can't believe you are in your 70's.
you look so young.
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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HI MC glad you liked my poem work horses. I hope you could hear it all the way through. On my MacBook it stops just before the end.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Hi Ferris, many thanks for stopping by and liking my latest piece. I enjoyed reading your posts and look forward to reading more. ??

Comment is about Ferris Ty Taylor (poet profile)

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Martin,
Thank you for your recent comment on my latest poem "A Mortal Moment" and also for the many other comments you have so generously made. I value greatly your comments as they are a source of constant encouragement.

Keith

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

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