Thank you for the welcome ?

Comment is about Geoffrey Cheddar (poet profile)

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wow. nice reply there Shoes.
Keep walkin'
and writing!

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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I shouldn't be the one to welcome you since I'm quite new myself, but since I'm first on profile, I shall steal the honour of welcoming you to WOL. ?

Comment is about Geoffrey Cheddar (poet profile)

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Hi Keith

Thank you for your kind welcoming words. I have never really shared any of my writing before so this is bit of a new adventure. Hopefully i can get good feedback and improve as i go along.
Thank you for all your kind comments, very encouraging.

Your poetry is very captivating and descriptive i look forward to reading more of it over time. Thank you for sharing.

Best wishes
Joshi

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hello Joshi,

This is the first time I have encountered you on WOL. Welcome indeed as your poetry has an uplifting quality which I know people will appreciate in these dark times. I look forward to reading more of your work

Keith

Comment is about D Joshi (poet profile)

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Hello Ray

I finally got round to putting the Essex poem on the blog!

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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Which would you prefer fully clothed or naked? The choice is yours x

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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it's a junk poem!

keep your shoes!

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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Hi Stranger
Hy Drangea!

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Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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Paul Sayer
do us a favor
limp on in
on wing and prayer!
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Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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thanks Jennifer
we are linked through poetry
and cottage cheese.

why are you hiding behind those flowers?
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Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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The body of the poem is fine-
the fenders need some work!
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Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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crackers and cottage cheese.
that's the way my dad like it!

Comment is about Steve Higgins (poet profile)

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Aw thank you. I like being called the moon, sending you love and light if you are feeling blue xx

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Thank you Graham for your kind words,
and by the way,
how's your forest?

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

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i.m. C. P. Cavafy, poet


I am from Constantinople, a Byzantine by descent,

The last, the very last, Byzantine nobleman

My family lived in Constantinople before the Turks took the city in 1453.

I was born and died in the same place, Alexandria,

Egypt, on the same day, April 29th, 1863, and 1933.

I am homosexual. I died of cancer of the larynx.

I was silenced but noboby knew the difference.

There were many years between my visits to Greece

But I always loved my Hellenic inheritance..

I lived much of my childhood in England.

My last employment was as a government clerk .

I can write in Greek, English and French.

I self-published my poetry but it was unpopular

And unfashionable. I made no money from poetry.

In my poems I explore the psychology of individuals,

amidst the legacy of Greek culture, especially

Ithaca, homosexuality and Greek philosophy.

Throughout my life, and even now, I suffer

From an all-pervasive existential nostalgia.

Now my poems are taught in schools in Greece

One of my most famous poems is

Waiting for the Barbarians

Which could be about Constantinople

In the years before the Ottoman conquest.

Or could it be about the human tendency to prevaricate?

Who knows?

What’s the point of senators making laws now?

Once the barbarians are here, they’ll do the legislating.

These are the sorts of words I used. I asked many questions.

Including: Do we need barbarians, even invisible ones,

To be threatening the gates of our cities? I think we do

If we want to stay alive. Be the less-deceived.

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

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D.knape
It still hit home to me.
Humours it was but my soul clearly needed and seeked a different understanding.
I appreciated the read. So thank you

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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that poem was a play on words
you know...
all in Jest.

now reread.
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(my humor influences my poems. all in jest!)

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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Keith I have responded to your personal email on this, and again I thank your supportive remarks.

Blessings.

P

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comment Dawn re We Don't Move Very Much.

Comment is about Dawn (poet profile)

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D.knape
My last profile you wore also distracted by my bunny ears ??

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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I was going to leave a brilliant comment
but I got distracted by your nose.
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Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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why do you have a male profile?

It just Dawned on me.

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Comment is about Dawn (poet profile)

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Hello philipos ?
Thank you , it's great to be back.
Awh I appreciate that immensely. Thank you kindly

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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A big welcome back to WOL Lisa - just trawled through a few of your specimens - great stuff.

Keep the momentum going.

P

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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Yesterday is distant, Tomorrow too
But it is neither of they, it's today and you
Are worrying which day it is needlessly
The days are spaced out and so are we

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Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Is it tomorrow?
or is it yesterday?
Get together with Paul Sayer
to see what he has to say!
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Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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I got rhythm!! ?

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

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My dear friend po ☺
It honestly feels amazing to be back in the world of poetry. In my absence I have lost mum and gained a sister who was adopted during the awful times of mother and baby homes.
My first poem has helped me feel lighter. I'll be forever grateful for this amazing group.
I've missed you all deeply ?

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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D.knape

I had to spell it differently as my old page is still linked to WOL.
Real spelling is Lisa donohoe. Lol.
It was a time of selfies and snap chat filters, I was feeling a bit woofe that day haha.

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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don't know hoa
thanks for reading my "thoughts".
Is that your real name?
and what is that on your nose?

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Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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brother

Comment is about JOHN F B TUCKER (poet profile)

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OK I better put some clothes on then as it gets a bit chilly walking around the house naked and I'd dont think the neighbours like it. Xx

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Vautaw Thank you for you comments in my poem "LONELINESS".

When I read this morning your comments, I felt that my words have starting to say what is happening in my soul, Thank you for give me some minutes of your time.

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

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your name itself
is a poem.

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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they have a camera
on your face
a chip in you
to be tracked and traced,
they know your name
they know your place
remove yourself
do so in haste!

Comment is about julie callaghan (poet profile)

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Don't stop! Keep it up. Looking good.?

Comment is about Richard Tyler (poet profile)

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I like your use of lightening & thunder.
Make Poetry
Not War!
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Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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The forgotten man.

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

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Welcome to WOL. I hope you feel at home here among fellow poets. I’m enjoying your poems already. Write on!

Comment is about Blue Raven (poet profile)

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Thank you Stephen.
You are too kind.

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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I was just reading your first snow poem. there are some really great lines in it with so much richness of colour and texture. Wonderful John

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

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A basque is a piece of woman's underwear rather like a corset. They make one look sexy but they hurt like he'll to wear, my advice is not to wear them.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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If you are centre of the universe then what about me, because I want to be centre of the universe, shall we have a fight. I don't want to as I think you will win. Unless its a food fight. I would win at a food fight. Especially if I buy a bucket of custard.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Thank you for the information. I did not know I was a cough drop. Have you found your socks yet? Have you ever tried on a basque, I warn you not to, you cannot breathe in them and they break your ribs. Do you think lockdown can make a crazy person crazier? Do you know shower caps are hard to find during lockdown. I again await your response.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Hi, Stephen! Thanks for your welcoming comment on my profile ? I’ve really enjoyed reading through yours! In particular, your segment “About each poem”- learning about where an artist finds their inspiration is one of my very favorite things! Your concepts are thought provoking and nostalgic. Looking forward to reading more of your pieces!

Kristian ?

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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What on earth are you doing?
thinking of a poem?
or
getting a sun tan?

and...what about those old shoes?
what size do you wear?
maybe I can send you some new ones.

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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Hi, and thanks a lot for liking and commenting favourably on one of my Blogs.

I hope that the time you spend on WOL will be of benefit to us all.

Blessings.

P

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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Am a I a cough drop? Now what do you mean by this. Mmm I await your reply. Maybe it would be easier being a cough drop than a human but I might get sucked a lot! Ha ha

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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I agree.
the W give you more gravitas.
sounds like you are really important.
so keep using it.

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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