In my own way of seeing things, I believe that
poetry is "encountered" and this encounter can
encourage one's own expression through the
medium in whatever style that is chosen or
found most appropriate. I like verse - which
requires (and develops) a command of language,
plus a sense of rhythm that can extend into
the creation of song; & finally the imagination
that creates its own worlds through words.
Serious or humorous, this use of words can find
a way to entertain a reader and satisfy the
author's wish to make a point or "paint a
picture".
Master the use of the tools that do the job
and let your mind make others see something
they find intriguing, interesting or inspiring.
Remember - "In the beginning was the Word..."

Comment is about Shevaughn Pimenta (poet profile)

Original item by Shevaughn Pimenta

A timely reminder of the transference of love
and how its importance of interaction remains
constant - and vital.

Comment is about Love Unimagined (blog)

Original item by Roy Chetham

Ho-ho spelt backwards is Oh-oh! Probably the
more accurate reaction from many out in the shops
during the approach to Christmas.
Curmudgeons of the world unite - Ebenezer Scrooge
as President Emeritus!
Bah humbug!!
(But I like it really).

Comment is about BUYING GIFTS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you for your comment and the correction. :)
Best wishes
Ankita

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Harry
Thank you for your comments on 'White winter'.:) Hope you are doing well, have a nice a winter.

Best wishes
Ankita

Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Hi Steve.

If you Google "The dark side of Nelson Mandela"

You will find that The A.N.C.are carrying out a Mugabe type agenda in South Africa

Comment is about Steve Higgins (poet profile)

Original item by Steve Higgins

Thanks for your comments, Frederick.
As for myself, the man I could have been was a pale shadow of the colossus I've become.

Comment is about I Miss The Man That I Used To Be (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Yes, this certainly accurately but artistically describes the mayhem. So sad that most often the giver likes the present better than the recipient!

Comment is about BUYING GIFTS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Point of view is everything. Excellent poem, best wishes, Steve

Comment is about Nelson: good cop - bad cop (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

You capture well the pace of activity.
(For some reason it reminds me of "Night Mail")

Comment is about BUYING GIFTS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I think every organiser works hard to create a good poetry event; this helps to do just that by avoiding the bad experience of travelling to cancelled events. Thoughtful - emailing all organisers.

Good work on this!

Comment is about Christmas and New Year cancellations: organisers, please let everyone know (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

i'm glad u liked it harry. thanks :)

Comment is about yellow (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

Both the collection AND this article deserve a wider readership. A superbly crafted review of the type that is sufficiently interesting in itself, regardless of its subject. Excellent work.

Comment is about On Euclid Avenue: J Fergus Evans, Flapjack Press (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Strangely sinister.

Like the `translucent vision` through the `heavy eyes`

Comment is about yellow (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

Merry Christmas Tom!

Comment is about Snowman Xmas Rap (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Lovely, evocative account of a snowy winter night highlighted bythe comfort of the open door.

(But that maelstrom is too violent for it...and
maybe hushed instead of `dull`)

Sorry for messin`...but it`s good!

Comment is about Christmas Eve (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thanks, Isobel, for your holistic response. It is a very potent yet varied dynamic and each person will have, I imagine, their unique experience and position in the wide range of possibilities. You are much appreciated: 'The possible dream.' Frederick

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

thanks for your comments on my poems "yellow" and "the music turns away". its really inspiring.

Lory

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

I can see this from both sides - the parent's and child's. As a parent you do want your child to buckle down and make the most of themselves - it's such a hard life otherwise. There has to be a balance though - some space left for dreams.

I'm quite horrified by the way children from Asian cultures are led by the nose through the whole education system. They might well be highest in the world league tables, but at what cost? It must be absolutely soul destroying to go through such discipline if you are a free spirit.

If things beyond reach are like that moon;
then teach me to dream the possible dream

I find your last two lines incredibly sad. x

Comment is about The possible dream (blog)

thank u andy..

Comment is about yellow (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

oh yes i realise that violin is spelled incorrectly. i guess i typed in haste. anyway, thanx a lot :)

Comment is about the music turns away (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

Excellent poem! For myself I miss the man I could have been and never was. Maybe stuff for another poem. Have a pleasant holiday season. Frederick.

Comment is about I Miss The Man That I Used To Be (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the open feedback, Shirley. You are much appreciated. I guess my onus for the poem was a query as to why we are raised on ideals of aiming for the unreachable and then shot down to a compliant existence. I guess I believe that there are possible dreams if we go about them the right way. Thanks again. Frederick

Comment is about Shirley Smothers (poet profile)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

balancing small stones or a column of water on my chest

x

Comment is about Lilac (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

I do like the way there's a little "X" over the anus rather like a No Entry sign.

Comment is about Hey There, Vagina (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I had 3 assignments as Santa this year, MC. Fewer than last year but I didn't make anybody cry this year. Getting better.

Comment is about In The Grotto (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

MY HEART beats for love,not only for the fulfilment of a dream but also for a person.That is my feeling and is mine to decide.

Comment is about J F Keane (poet profile)

Original item by J F Keane

This really speaks to me. It is so close to home. I too sometimes feel my dreams have gone astray.

Well written.

Shirley

Comment is about The possible dream (blog)

Hello M.C.

Thank you for your comments on my
"Difficult Haiku". Sorry to hear your Dad passed away when you were so young. I treasure the years I had with mine.

Thanks
Shirley

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Dave,

Thank you for your kind comments on my haiku
"Difficult Haiku".
My Father passed away on Dec.9 2009" Sixteen days before Christmas and Eighteen days before his birthday.
So this time of year is a little depressing.

Thank You,
Shirley

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hello Ged,

Thanks for the kind comments on my "91 Word Story of My Life." It was a little difficult to get the story in 91 words. But I tried.

Thanks again,
Shirley

Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)

Original item by Ged Thompson

Hello John,
Thank you for the nice comments on my "91 Word Story of My Life".
It was a little hard to get the story in 91 words.

Thanks again
Shirley

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

I'm afraid you've hit the nail on the head, Ken.

Comment is about In The Grotto (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Julian Clary?
That's kind of scary
There's no semblance
Of any resemblance!

Comment is about CHRISTMAS IN LONDON TOWN (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Blotto in the Grotto? This appeals to the
curmudgeon in me!!

Comment is about In The Grotto (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you. I try :)

Comment is about where there are fish you will often find bicycles (in six days god did what?) (blog)

Original item by Paul Sands

Thanks Andy

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

lovely. can relate to this a lot.

Comment is about Unfinished business (blog)

Original item by Shevaughn Pimenta

made me shiver lory big style. lovely.

Comment is about yellow (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

beauitfully wrote, lory. you may want to check your spelling a little but i would be sending this out to magazines if i was you, it's worth it.

Comment is about the music turns away (blog)

Original item by Lory Gaur

Thanks for the comment on my poem Fulfilment. Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it. T

Comment is about Starfish (poet profile)

Original item by Starfish

Thanks for the comment on my poem Fulfilment. Much appreciated, glad you enjoyed it. T

Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Thanks a lot Lynn

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

I urge you all to listen to this. Her take on writing poetry is so refreshing - I mean, starting with a title! - and her choices of gramophone record: Treorchy male Voice singing the classic Myfanwy, a simple recording of a blackbird singing, Seamus Heaney reading The Blackbird of Glanmore, and Leonard Cohen, whom Clarke had effectively stalked by booking herself into the same Cardiff hotel in an attempt to meet him. Or perhaps it's just me.

Comment is about 'I begin with the title': Gillian Clarke on Desert Island Discs (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Your Haddlesey Santa seems
to be having trouble bridging the generation gap.Not you is it?

All the best.

Comment is about In The Grotto (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Nice poem,nice sentiment,
I too enjoy wallowing in aloneness.

Merry Christmas.

Comment is about CHRISTMAS IN LONDON TOWN (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Wonder will I live to see the topplers of the A.N.C.

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for the comment John.

No ones perfect I suppose.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Shevaughn, thank you very much for your lovely comments on my profile, much appreciated.
I have just been reading your work and am well impressed, you have a good way with words, and I am looking forward to reading more from you x

Comment is about Shevaughn Pimenta (poet profile)

Original item by Shevaughn Pimenta

I enjoyed this very much, Shevaughn. Truthful, well worded and I like the unexpected twist at the end.

Comment is about "Let bygones be bygones" she said (blog)

Original item by Shevaughn Pimenta