So impressive Anna. I'm a first time reader of your work, and this stunned me with its up close and personal in your face style! It's like a complete life style in a nutshell - a musical Hades, and all too real for comfort.
I especially like : flashing eyes like glazy treacle - too much. Ray

Comment is about Always Down The Front (blog)

Original item by Anna Ghislena

Hi MC, my thanks for commenting on 'Exposure' - and congratulations on winning out against the powers that be. :) Best wishes, Dave

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi MC, thanks for reading and commenting - good to hear you were victorious on this occasion. :)

Fair play ought to be reliable here and in other 'democratic' countries, though sadly pseudo democracy would be a more appropriate term for any 1st past the post system where a mere 25% of registered voters can elect a party into power.

Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Exposure (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

It all seems a long way from the Aryan ideal of yesteryear.

Once across the herrenvolk's border
Will they learn to march in order?
And will they meet respect sincere
By developing a taste for beer?

Comment is about Uber Alles. (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Hi Huw, thanks for the comments. :)

I brought this one out from the pile as it seemed to have some relevance to the UK prisoner just released after all those years under US control - but without any due process.

You asked about stanza 4 - no, I have the highest regard for Nelson Mandela, but the reference there was to the cult tv series 'The Prisoner' who was simply known as No.6. Although it was by no means comparable to the vicious regime endured by detainees in Guantanamo Bay, the lack of any trial or explanations and the ongoing questioning seemed to be relevant,

Maybe justice is never clear cut - but I've seen police lie in court and I've seen witnesses lie too. Hardly conducive to justice, but certainly good for vested interests.

The man tied up in red tape represents not just the guy in the street fighting for common sense on the part of his local council, etc, but for the many people in the world who don't get a realistic chance of success in life.

Be it Stalin's Russia or Mugabe's Zimbabwe, or any of dozens of past regimes that suppressed truth and opportunity, the spirit of man to seek a way through those barriers must be commended. Certainly few men in recent history could have matched Mandela - and few deserved freedom more.

All men should expect justice to be accountable, just as they should be for their own crimes - but the biggest sins must be the corruptions that bend justice out of shape.

Comment is about Exposure (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

I've just experienced the upside of authority, having
incurred a congestion charge fine that deserved - in the
cause of "fair play" - to be appealed. Result - fair play
and a charge cancelled. One of the aspects of our
system that was exported is the code of fair play and
its close proximity to justice and civility in life... one
that always stands in the way of despots, tyrants and
dictators whose upbringing had no such experience.

If conscience is left untought
Men will think all can be bought
And the only thing that's free
Is the price of you and me.

Comment is about Exposure (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Very sensuous Patricio and satisfying. I do furniture restoring and a bit of turning and its a love affair all round. It never leaves you. That and music and poetry keep me going. So thanks for sharing this. I like the ideas as Huw says of the life of things and adapting them.

Comment is about The shape of the pine table (blog)

Original item by PatricioLG

Thank you Huw, I worked in a wood turning firm in Gloucestershire I was remembering the scent of all the different woods, in particular the pine, I had a friend Steve, he taught me how to hand turn, he was extremely talented as a carver too. I adore the scent of fresh cut pine, I will always remember it so vividly to the point I can still smell it in my mind to this day. :-)

Comment is about The shape of the pine table (blog)

Original item by PatricioLG

the live version from rust never sleeps no less!

thanks martin, mines a lamb bhuna!

Comment is about Spice (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I can almost smell the food and spice sizzling in the pan which isn't helping my hunger. Time to go out and have a curry I think.
Excellent poem Stu.

Comment is about Spice (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks Huw. Not a flattering account from my e - pen, this one but just toying with ideas.

I'm afraid the ignorance of Canute is actually my ignorance and entirely due to ignorance of the facts ! He just seemed to fit the picture.

regards Ray

Comment is about IN THE SUPERMARKET (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Obviously Neil Young then Stu!

Comment is about Spice (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

thanks david. yes i appear to have a nautical theme. its a good theme to dwell on i think.
i love food, especially indian food, and since i gave up as a head chef i have found so much more pleasure in cooking. its ripe for poetry too!
if i could fit gossamer into every poem i would!

Comment is about Spice (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks,Eric for your nice comment on my work
I like Fall too it brings peace and some sort of harmony.
I'm looking forward to more comments from you on my other work :)

Bg, Luca

Comment is about Fall (blog)

Original item by fries luca

agreed. it just happened to be the song that came off as i was writing about cortez so it seemed destiny. but i agree, its rubbish!

Comment is about Spice (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

This is quite mouthwateringly good Stu. The only thing I'd change is the title.

Cortez and Culpepper....just perfect

Comment is about Spice (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hello David

Thanks, again, for reading and taking the time to offer your insightful comments.

Sometimes, I don't actually know exactly what I am writing about it just comes out but I do think you have summed up the gist of the poem very well.

I love the fact that you picked up on the 'pack animals' aspect of the piece as 'gang rape' did cross my mind when writing.

Lynn x

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Yes you have got the gist!

Comment is about An ape's bald butts (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

I feel like this sometimes Naomi! Trouble is the bow is always undone for too long. At least I appreciate it more when it's all tied pretty again . I've really enjoyed checking out your other material too, especially the one about the German :)

Comment is about Naomi Hefter - Treatment. (blog)

Original item by Naomi Hefter

Hi Lory, just been reading through some of your poems and enjoying the neat simplicity of your words. 'Hollow' is such a great word which sounds good spoken out loud and also to oneself inside our heads. It's tempting to use it over and over again as you have done so here but I wonder if your poem would read better with a few less 'hollows'? I like the first line a lot but I would maybe lose the 'hollows' before picking them up again towards the end. But hey, that's just my opinion. I'm not wishing to re-write what's yours. I'll look out for your work again.

Comment is about Hollow (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

Hahaha, I have many more I could have put in my samples, I have a whole facebook page for my pieces as well, I think I have around 150+ but I think there are only a few I would care enough about to put in my samples :P maybe I'll get around to sorting through those soon and posting them here

Comment is about Eric Berard (poet profile)

Original item by Eric Berard

I'd feel a little odd for commenting on a lot of your pieces haha, but I really like your writing. I get a sense of peacefulness from them

Comment is about The Poet (blog)

Original item by PatricioLG

This one speaks to me a bit, I really enjoyed this piece

Comment is about All of our Fathers are dead (blog)

Original item by John Darwin

Yes! Exactly hahaha, the original thought process will never truly come back, although I try sometimes anyway, just to see if I can make it seem natural

Comment is about Writers Block -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

Ooh if I get a block in the middle I just stop. I don't go back. I feel the mood has changed and the original intention can't be reached. I just start over.

Comment is about Writers Block -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

I want more of this, it's not finished surely.? Very good

Comment is about All of our Fathers are dead (blog)

Original item by John Darwin

The pie shop is on Cheapside, near the junction with Westgate. It is a short walk from Wakefield Westgate station.

Comment is about No one gets hurt as A Firm of Poets do the business (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

the walk alone, lost love, patience. Lovely poem :-)

Comment is about Eric Berard (poet profile)

Original item by Eric Berard

Thank you so much.. You are very generous

Comment is about The Poet (blog)

Original item by PatricioLG

Fall is a beautiful time of year. All of the different colours and weather, and it's all just perfect. I like this piece, though small, it feels serene

Comment is about Fall (blog)

Original item by fries luca

This is really good, as it feels so true, words of all of our emotions felt over time, filtered through a poem we use to outlet the emotion

Comment is about The Poet (blog)

Original item by PatricioLG

Hahaha! I hate when I get a block while in the middle of writing a piece. It happens so often to me, and I never get back to any of them, and even if I do, I never like how they turn out after being out of that state of mind for so long

Comment is about Writers Block -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

If only it was easier for most to learn to take the path of Peace, it would be easier for it to grow within us all

Comment is about The Bravest Of The Brave (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Hahaha, thank you very much, you guys, I actually had doubts about whether I should post this one or not, but I did it anyway

Comment is about Sometimes I stop and think to myself (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard

I have a weakness for lost times, lost buildings and the like
and this account is a welcome addition to those interests.
An ardent train-spotter on the London-Bath-Bristol GWR
main line, I had/have only a passing acquaintance of
other railways regions and their histories - but those who
know about such things are all brothers(sisters) under the
skin. It would be lovely if the proposed development on
the site retained the name "Mayfield Station" - perfect in
my view for an entertainment venue.

Comment is about The Ghost of Mayfield Station (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Oh I definitely agree. More often than not my poetry just comes in bursts and then poof! Nothing for weeks. This was one of those and well....oddly enough the writer's block itself inspired me. Lol.

For me writing is a form of therapy. Its how I process emotions and get things off my chest. So, at times it can in fact get very frustrating when I can't write. But I know its all a process and when the words come they will come....

Comment is about Writers Block -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

Beautiful, honest, and thought provoking.

Comment is about Sometimes I stop and think to myself (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard

A state of mind - neatly put - that many will identify with.
Be patient for the arrival of something or someone able
to inspire the need to give expression in support or
response. Often these just "happen" and off we go!
Poetry is no factory-driven process churning out quotas.

Comment is about Writers Block -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

Moving forward and to better things is one of the best feelings ever I'd say.

Comment is about Here... (blog)

Original item by Amanda

Thank you! Its really the little things that make us fall for someone. It doesn't have to be grand and flamboyant like in the movies. Its really just daily "normal" activities and before you know it well, you Want them around all the time.

Comment is about Crush -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

War - like peace - seems to be a continuing thread through
human existence...as if the human condition is condemned
to some sort of hideous stop/start advance to an as yet unknown pre-ordained culmination.
The tragedy of war is its occurrence due to inflexible attitudes of political views; the glory of war is the humanity
found in the flexible attitudes of its combatants.

Comment is about The Bravest Of The Brave (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Thanks Cynthia for the input. Where you live is important
and this is something you won't find on an estate agents flyer! cheers.

Comment is about WHERE I LIVE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi M.C. I very much appreciate your feedback on 'Reasonable Behaviour'-putting a smile on somebody's face puts a smile on my face. Ledger

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I like this one Amanda - reminds me of my own shortie poems I write for a special friend - little moments in time - nothing immensely deep and meaningless which garners endless discussion in comment boxes - just an expression of an emotion - particularly liked 'quietly watching tv, intertwined, breathing heavily, or cracking up, acting a fool.'

Comment is about Crush -- 07/2015 (blog)

Original item by Amanda

Thanks Cynthia.

I enjoyed writing it after I got back from the theatre!

Best,

David

Comment is about HAMLET FROM THE FRONT ROW (blog)

Original item by David Subacchi

Many thanks, Fries, for your kind comments on "Ikea". As you will have heard from my atrocious audio I do not sing it quite as well as Dusty Springfield's original!

Comment is about fries luca (poet profile)

Original item by fries luca

Thanks MC.
I suspect there's only you, me and Harry remember what was "as bent as a nine-bob note"!

Comment is about OLD SEPP (PART 2) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I love the continuing theme you have running here Stu. a really nice picture painted here.

Comment is about emma #2 (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

A lovely piece Andy. There is also a youtube video of this station . where somebody has I think gone round it with a camcorder. With looking at it certainly gives you a kind of eerie feeling.
I love the piece about the last train home to round it off.

Comment is about The Ghost of Mayfield Station (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Right up my street Andy. I've always been fixated by closed buildings especially railways ones. Your poem resonated well with the subject and the supernatural overtones suit it perfectly. It reminds me of those dreams where one is lost.
Incidentally I have a great book full of lost railway architecture which includes several Manchester stations but not this one unfortunately. It's called "Britain's lost Railways" by John Minnis published by Aurum.
Irresistible. regards, Ray

Comment is about The Ghost of Mayfield Station (blog)

Original item by Andy N