Thank you Cynthia, when I read your poem "The Parting", it stirs up that same sad but lovely feeling...
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HI Stu. This is a valuable insight , and is an inspiration . The idea of the triple line reminds me of when jokes are told (of the Englishman, Irishman Scotsman variety) they all seem to culminate after the third example. I wonder if this is a natural rhythm and how far back does it go ?
Comment is about Haiku Selection (blog)
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Lynn Hamilton
Sun 16th Aug 2015 10:25
The lady will put a sock in it! :)
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I recollect that, MC. I think they'd be up before the beak these days.
Classic commentary, Tommy. Was that the "giggles" occasion or was that someone "getting his leg over"? Either way, the stuff of legend.
Comment is about WHAT DON'T I KNOW ABOUT CRICKET? (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The lady doth protest too much methinks. : )
Comment is about SOLUTION (blog)
" The bowler's Holding, the batsman's Willey". BBC Commentary.
Comment is about WHAT DON'T I KNOW ABOUT CRICKET? (blog)
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'something gathers on the hills'
dont know why, but i cant read this without thinking of aunt ada doom from cold comfort farm.
lovely poem and nicely foreboding. also topical, as i picked up glenn gould plays sibelius on vinyl for a quid yesterday!
Comment is about The Melting of the Ice - Prelude (blog)
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I'm voting Ukip anyway - against the Blair syndrome. But
the Labour Party may be set to witness its absence from
any chance of government for the foreseeable future.
Comment is about We Can’t Corby wrong (blog)
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For those appreciative of fine Welsh scenery, there is a
petition at www.change.org against the proposed
closure of the footpath/cycleway at Barmouth - forcing
an 18 mile detour and the loss of a wonderful vista to
travellers of a slower tempo. I'm sure the poet would have
been active against this shortsighted local council decision.
Comment is about From the Boathouse to Brown's Hotel: on the trail of Dylan Thomas at Laugharne (article)
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the argument goes vote for the others as they may win because they are closer to the tories . If id wanted a tory govt id have voted for them. I want someone there who I and many others relate to
Comment is about We Can’t Corby wrong (blog)
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Having enjoyed a punt or three on horses in the past, this
gave me some "know what you mean" chuckles.
I recall the report that in a certain famous Ashes encounter
Marsh and Lillee (and perhaps others) took astronomical
odds against an England victory - and won when they lost!
A nice little "urner"?
Comment is about WHAT DON'T I KNOW ABOUT CRICKET? (blog)
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But Blair knows that politics is the art of the possible.
In this world Mr Corbyn will surely lead the Labour Party
to the wilderness no matter how good his intentions on
certain matters.
Comment is about We Can’t Corby wrong (blog)
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Good to see the familiar photo - and some work to have
us thinking.
Personally, I'd rather face a book - than Facebook!
Comment is about A Life In The Day (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Patrick Leigh Fermor - are you watching from your heavenly
abode? You have competition.
Comment is about Paxos (cont) (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
No problemo - kick some arse! I can't believe you didn't practise ha :D You'll find it makes you much more confident. Best of luck - let me know how it went :)
Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)
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This is the first part of a series of five interconnecting poems. Recent events in my life were preceded by hearing Finlandia, by Jean Sibelius, on the radio, and it so completely described how I was feeling that it took me over, and informs the whole series.
As a big nod to Sibelius, I've decided to use a loosely-based symphonic structure, so the parts are laid out like this:
The Melting of the Ice
Movements:
1. Prelude
2. Tableau 1: Return of the Snow Queen
3. Tableau 2: Night of Years
4. Tableau 3: Tempest
5. Tableau 4: The Melting of the Ice
Comment is about The Melting of the Ice - Prelude (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Napoleans last battle - finality
was what i was going for. but the great thing about poetry is you can adapt it!
Comment is about Mayfly (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 15th Aug 2015 07:35
disappointed Ray - I was enjoying the drama documentary until the film crew stepped in - any chance you could get rid of them?
btw, I read the first half thinking about the poor chap who took his life at Dignitas yesterday.
btw btw, thanks for your recent comms to me.
Comment is about a simple message (blog)
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I see, Tommy, that, like me, you have a deep understanding of the game!
Comment is about WHAT DON'T I KNOW ABOUT CRICKET? (blog)
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The first verse came to me a while ago while driving to work and I've laboured for a while on the second two verses. It's not about fear of death and I didn't mean for it to sound ominous, perhaps it needs a little more thought. Looking back I've written quite a few poems about life as a journey but so far its one that I'm mostly enjoying!
Thanks for looking in Amit, Harry and Lynn
Comment is about I Hope The Train Breaks Down (blog)
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...apparently John you fail to factor in the turning of the ball that behaves only at Trent Bridge and despite being professional the Australian's were unable to hit a ball properly. And this only happened at Trent Bridge.
Comment is about WHAT DON'T I KNOW ABOUT CRICKET? (blog)
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I've been to Dylan's boathouse a number of times. A lovely place and very friendly too . .
Comment is about From the Boathouse to Brown's Hotel: on the trail of Dylan Thomas at Laugharne (article)
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Lovely essence of gentleness about this
Comment is about Midnight Manoeuvres (blog)
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I think this is very fine work indeed. It contains a tuned account of something very personal and speaks of the perception of parents and the weight of their love and other deeper concepts even....
Comment is about Collaboration in memory (blog)
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Those last six lines are a good place from which to start thinking about what it`s all about.
Comment is about In Praise of Fallen Stars (blog)
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I think this is so powerful; I don't drink much at all but I have seen it in action and been close to the attempted suicide of a girl friend partly due to it. Well done.
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It just shows, Colin, the expectations are so much higher today- but wait? Was it really as bad as it sounds? There must always be impetus for a better future. I for one gave up a cushy job to be a down at heel musician..... Well done by the way!!
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I'm in on this too , Stu. Excellent as always . Would the reference imply Waterloo sunset I wonder?
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Original item by Stuart Buck
Just to keep the keyboard thrummin``
A poem next time (I hope!)
Comment is about Paxos (cont) (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13947)
Fri 14th Aug 2015 21:34
Brilliant! Absolutely love [heart emoticon]
Comment is about A Life In The Day (blog)
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Awful situation for you and your kin Muse. Words do help if only to formalise your feelings. Write much and often, talking also helps but then as an educated woman you'll have knowledge of that fact.
Tommy
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Great tips, thanks ever so much. I actually never rehearse, much to my detriment. I will start though. The breath thing I always do, but the practice slow idea is brilliant. I have a 15 minute slot at the Castle Inn in Manchester on Wednesday so will use the tips you have given me to blow them away!
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Thanks for your comments on the Dylan Thomas piece, Dave. I had the crazy idea while down in Wales that those of a certain mind might have to move to Wales or Scotland in the future, and leave England to the little Englanders. Of course, the north would have to secede as well.
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I absolutely LOVE these - as you know, you had me tittering away on FB yesterday :D
Tis a shame though that the images cannot be seen.
Comment is about A Life In The Day (blog)
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Lynn Hamilton
Fri 14th Aug 2015 14:04
You may Tommy. There is a similarity but you use your words so much better. I am not fishing for a counter compliment but credit where credit is due and it is a fact. My observation came from the two young lovers who sit, heads touching at my dining table pouring over their A level algebra. They had their first year results yesterday so I blogged in celebration! ;)
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If I may be so bold as to render this proposition: Your work ' Solution ' and mine ' Vertices lll ' are viewing similar events from different positions, yours 1st person and mine 3rd person. Tommy
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Lynn Hamilton
Fri 14th Aug 2015 12:58
Once again, a cracker Mr C
Comment is about ...take those lips (blog)
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Lynn Hamilton
Fri 14th Aug 2015 12:57
Enjoy the journey! I enjoyed reading. Thanks
Comment is about I Hope The Train Breaks Down (blog)
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This is amazing! i wrote Flutter on Mayfly!
she does inspires right!
Comment is about Mayfly (blog)
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Very evocative Greg. There's something enchanting yet bizarre about Wales which I think DT captured in a many ways. I remember one New Years Eve in Swansea, when we left our party in a downstairs flat in Bryn Terrace, to go and listen to the boats/ships sounding their klaxons in the bay, to welcome in the New Year. Only to find that the landlady who lived upstairs had come down and bolted the front door. I think we got back in through a dodgy window in the kitchen. ( we were young and agile then, and used to breaking into student accommodation).
Dave
Comment is about From the Boathouse to Brown's Hotel: on the trail of Dylan Thomas at Laugharne (article)
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I Need Minds
Sunday 10th January 2010 2:07 am (first posted Wednesday 6th January 2010 12:24 am)
....Ann, l came across this post by yourself "thisI like this too, it's subtle. And I always like .... dots in things - for some reason! I go to a local writing group and there was a new person there who said I shoudn't start a sentence with "And" !!! Pah!!! Might leave, or just start EVERY sentence with AND! Don't know why I'm gelling you this, thought you might understand. xx" Soo same as me too as well...xx Tommy ..
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Thank you all for reading and commenting. Much appreciated. Thank you. M:) x
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Lynn Hamilton
Thu 13th Aug 2015 20:49
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Preeti Sinha
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Katy Megan Hughes
Sun 16th Aug 2015 21:31
Love this one! : )
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