3rd Annual Cadence Festival 14/15 june
Tyldesley Wigan
Comment is about Richard Alfred (poet profile)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Hello Hazel - apropos my comment on your post
"Symphony of the Elements" elsewhere:
You put "symphony's" in a couple of places
but I read this to be "symphonies" (in the
plural). As shown it indicates possession with
the use of an apostrophe.
Best wishes.
Comment is about Hazel Connelly (poet profile)
Original item by Hazel Connelly
Imaginative and well chosen in its combination of the sounds and sights of nature and music.
Comment is about Symphony of the Elements (blog)
Original item by Hazel Connelly
Most unexpected from its source - and welcome!
I lived in the West of England (Somerset/Wilts)as a lad and remember the w/e motoring trips to some of these places - in those heady happy days when cars were still relatively scarce and the "open road" was just that for adventurous wayfarers. The cathedrals (Bath has its fine abbey) have always been one of the glories of England, enhanced by their sudden, often unexpected revelations of tombs of long-ago kings to remind us all of the consistency of human mortality within their
ensuring shrines of stone and stained glass.
Comment is about "As Sure As God's In Gloucester..." (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Ira will no doubt receive some flak for the frankness of his comments. But you're right, Isobel, the whole subject is fascinating. The internet makes it easy to filch someone's work, but thanks to Ira's doggedness, it's also possible to track these things down. I was interested in his observations about the reactions of fellow poets to an investigative "outsider" based in the north-east: "Some simply stopped talking to me, including in public. There was a notable pattern that other poets based, like Ward, in London were quarrelling with my approach." Sounds a bit grim down south. PS If you hit the Ward and Morgan links in the interview, Jonnie, you'll find more background, the two Deer poems, and a number of plagiarised poets' reactions.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud interview: Ira Lightman (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
It would be interesting to see samples side by side and get the views of those whose work was stolen.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud interview: Ira Lightman (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Ocean Trapped"
I liked this very much )
Comment is about Irina (poet profile)
Original item by Irina
Fascinating interview Greg! It does leave you with a lot more sympathy for Christian Ward - though some bafflement also - as to just why he did it, if he was capable of writing good stuff himself?
The good thing about these cases is that they will hopefully prevent other poets plagiarising - though I imagine it must go on at a smaller scale, all over the world.
I found the hint that bigger names are at it (and under investigation) quite worrying. It feels a bit like the Jimmy Saville fiasco - where all of a sudden, everyone you felt you knew and liked transforms before your eyes...
I can see why certain parts of the poetry world might be closing ranks - it doesn't do much for the art form, does it? And I imagine some may be living in fear that they've accidentally taking on board another's words, without realising it. It must be so easy to do, when you've read stacks of poetry.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud interview: Ira Lightman (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I'm afraid the charms of Filey passed me by. Should I reconsider?
Comment is about Filey (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Some well chosen words here Roy, excellent work.
Comment is about Love is many things (blog)
Original item by Roy Chetham
There was a good article by Terry Eagleton in yesterday's Guardian about the complexities that arise when we think and speak about issues like this. Your poem made me think.
Comment is about Leaving (blog)
Original item by Noetic-fret!
Inspired by Corinthians? I like Leonard Cohen's enigmatic, but understood in the heart definition of love as 'that deep indifference'.
Comment is about Love is many things (blog)
Original item by Roy Chetham
Great finishing line, Steve. Love twists and turns. Little Ben is great too.
Comment is about Ste J Bee (poet profile)
Original item by Ste J Bee
On Sunday 26th May 2013 we had the usual high standard of performance with incomparable M.C.ing from Gemma. The star turn of the night was Pete Slater who gave us a moving poem about the after effects of his little boy being scalded. We also had Nick Ambrister and Simon Rusty with great material. Two visitors from Birkenhead were excellent. A man on the road, who was going to walk the Rochdale Canal to Manchester and go to three events there decided he'd had enough, so headed back to Leeds.
We had quite a 'ripe' evening with plenty of deliscious ruderies, but then we are all adults. A man in his sixties[my age] did one on 'coprophilia' if I'm not mistaken, which is the love of shit!! Hilarious stuff!! I did a miserablist one followed by one by Simon Rusty 'I'm proud to be a vegan' that I have done before. Great Night1111
Review is about Write Out Loud - Middleton on 26 May 2013 (event)
Sorry you've disabled comments on your wartime memories piece Harry because I'm sure you would get lots. Fascinating and so vivid!
Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Sad and powerful. Gets the reader's imagination going to fill in all the gaps
Comment is about Peter Goes West (blog)
Original item by Jonnie Falafel
Kenneth Eaton-Dykes
Mon 27th May 2013 08:50
Yes Pete I did enjoy it, so did everyone else.
Your presentation was excellent and very moving.
Ken.
Comment is about Pete Slater (poet profile)
Original item by Pete Slater
howdy Ian- ta for the comment on my last effort.
Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
once again A you have shown yourself to be a chap of style and discernment re my last effort.
Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)
Original item by Andy N
<Deleted User> (9882)
Mon 27th May 2013 00:07
<Deleted User> (9882)
Mon 27th May 2013 00:03
really enjoyed this great poem J.O.P..x
Comment is about Walk Loosely To The Light (blog)
Original item by J. Otis Powell‽ (with interrobang)
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 26th May 2013 23:54
tearfully yummy.x
Comment is about Of Katy and Narcissus (52 hertz) (blog)
Original item by Katy Megan
Just my opinion mate...its still a great poem and I understand what you mean by the intention:)
Comment is about I AM (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Thanks for quarrying Dave :)
This is a raw piece of emotional turmoil - I'm glad it's not a recent one. I imagine it's one that many people can identify with at some point in their lives though.
'All things must be borne
that love and life may flourish.'
That's a lovely phrase - if a sad one. x
Comment is about 52 Hertz (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sun 26th May 2013 22:31
we are with you all the way on this Mike.
Great audio.xx
Comment is about Leaving (blog)
Original item by Noetic-fret!
I read with interest your war time memories, Harry. It's great that you've committed them to paper - it's something I should get my mother to do.
She often tells me how bad Liverpool had it and remembers quite vividly the trail of refugees pouring out along the East Lancs Road. I should bring her to a venue some time - I'm sure you'd have a lot in common.
The note you end on is so true of much in life. It's amazing what you can get used to and live with day to day.
Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Maybe your right John but the intension of the repeat is of extreme incredulity )
Comment is about I AM (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Hi Tracey finally found you, love the quiet contemplation, and the deep thoughts that this poem evokes, was he in some way related is this your great grandad ?
Looking forward to hearing you perform.
Christine xx
Comment is about Tracey Bucknell (poet profile)
Original item by Tracey Bucknell
Kenneth Eaton-Dykes
Sun 26th May 2013 18:08
Hi MC
I've been over doing the not doing anything lately
need to find something less demanding.This comment has really taken it out of me zzzzzz
Appreciate your appreciation.
Ken
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I'm not sure I'm with the "right wing" or "left wing" view of poetry but I certainly suspect that the absence of rhymed poems indicates a worrying absence of the commitment to the discipline and command of the language that this type of writing requires to be done well. "Free" verse certainly has its appeal IF done well but it can often be a framework for sloppy, inaccurate and and unattractive use of the language.
As for competitions these days: like tends to follow like - and, as in other areas of creative endeavour, those who may lack the qualities I have described are very likely to go for the sort of stuff they themselves write. I remember the late famous script-writer Barry Took roundly criticising the BBC for its tendency to settle for the lowest common denominator (as he saw it) in such matters...noting again "like follows like". Quality is hard to define but we all know it when we see it, even if some prefer to ignore it for unscrupulous (professional/competitive?) reasons!
But - in time - the wheel turns.
Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)
Original item by Richie Muster
Brevity has a lingering power. A fitting tribute to a life of service savagely cut short in a London street.
Comment is about At the Beat of a Drum (blog)
Original item by Simon Austin
Enjoyed this Dave.Points to the shallow side of writing/performing that poets can fall into,I guess.'I'm getting noticed,and what? and why? and where? (is the love?)'
Comment is about ....of words or people (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
Haha! Nice one Richard....and why wouldn't she look like Kate Bush? 'she was a lady in a castle'Whether this is a real or imaginary castle,it's easy to imagine the setting,and even easier to understand the (commonly held) obsession.
Comment is about Never For Ever (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Hi Richard,
Great poem and works even better when heard performed live! Particularly liked the last stanza,'If I carried a blade wrought and black,
to plunge written in hate,engraved with the words,'Always intended for you',then I would be all that you claim me to be,all that you say I am.'For me,maybe a bit too much repetition early on,(the multiple detached,removed,remote,etc,and later with the chrysalis repetition also.I think,with the greatest respect you could make your point maybe by just repeating the word once and the poem would read better for it.) Just my opinion though. Still a great poem that takes the reader on a heartfelt journey.
Comment is about I AM (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
The sad thing about both these plagiarists is that they diminish the poems they steal because they have no idea what poetry is about. They are the ultimate non-poets really. I wouldn't like someone to copy one of my poems and post it under their own name, but I think it would be even worse if they altered it so that it was just a bad poem.
Comment is about It's happened again: new poet unmasked as serial plagiarist (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sun 26th May 2013 00:35
very very clever poem
very very much enjoyed.xx
Comment is about Don't (blog)
Original item by Mike Morris
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sun 26th May 2013 00:33
beautifully mysterious.Now Mr.Wilde has to decide
(rhyme not intended,but retained for future use!)
whether to print this poem off,or..........
your profile photo?
oh! decisions! decisions!...yeah right!xx
Comment is about Of Katy and Narcissus (52 hertz) (blog)
Original item by Katy Megan
"If you must write prose or poems, the words you use should be your own. Don't plagiarise or take on loan." - Morrissey.
Comment is about It's happened again: new poet unmasked as serial plagiarist (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Cheers for the welcome Ann and the comments Tim. Misfits was actually a song originally, funny enough, so it has been performed many years ago.
Would do performances but work nights at the moment. Maybe some day...
Comment is about Marksy (poet profile)
Original item by Marksy
Thank you yvonne. i see what you mean, but i was trying to describe the snow becoming thicker and higher as it covered the land. I think descends could work also. Thank you very much x
Comment is about The earth and her lover (blog)
Original item by tina
Hi Richard. I think the next Neo:Live will be on Wednesday June 19th but I expect Scott Devon will put up an event at the start of next month. Cheers for asking :D
Comment is about Dominic Berry (poet profile)
Original item by Dominic Berry
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sat 25th May 2013 01:00
I've got one you can have,free of charge-
I'll ride it out of my dream into yours!
Now back to TRYING to put together
my Tiger Cub,the one I took to pieces
fourty years ago.
Great poem,sleazy rider.xx
Comment is about I Wish I Had A Harley (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Hazel
Tue 28th May 2013 18:54
Hi M C, thank you for your comment on Symphony of the Elements. Thank you for pointing out the apostrophes, I am totally useless when it comes to punctuation.
Hazel
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry