hi Jane, thank you for your comment. Crowding in- spot-on, thought are always crowding in, crowding in since I was 7.

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

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hi Francine, you are correct re 'the mind' but the light source was a lamp in my bedroom. :o)

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

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Just the lines to read before snuggling under
the duvet and thanking providence for its
kindnesses!

Comment is about GOD’S LAND (blog)

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A few lines that encapsulate so well human
delight in triumphing over frailties of flesh and bone.
I thought at once of my sister who is due a second knee replacement op. early in 2012.
I think she'd understand exactly what is meant!

Comment is about Seizing the Moment! (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

This has a real pagan carol feel to it, I can hear the music. Makes me yearn to explain the physics behind it before the sacrifices begin! Only joking! I enjoyed this and its has warmed me up. Best, Jane

Comment is about Hymn of a Northern Clime (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I enjoyed this, it made me smile: you are either waking in the dark because the book is not bad enough to cause complete stupor and you should change that book or there are thoughts crowding in , in which case I think there may be another poem on its way!

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Great stuff, J.C. Was this the one you mentioned being involved with for a school?
If not, it would be just fine for youngsters to
sing. I'd delete the final verse/stanza as the
repetition already used is ideal to close the piece. You have clearly put some work into this post and it is SO right for the time of year. Even the title is attractively English/ idiosyncratic! Give that man a visit from Santa!

Comment is about Haddlesey Bells (Gabriel's Story) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi John, I like the lines but don't understand the poem. Initially I thought this was about bonfore night and GuyFawkes. I would be grateful to understand the 3rd verse and the "plumed bride", how does that relate to the first verse. Sorry to be a bit slow..Best wishes, jane

Comment is about November II - Collage Poem Created by Stockport WoL (blog)

Original item by J F Keane

Fifi

I was really touched by your comment on Father. Christmas - Thank You!

Comment is about Fifi Fanshawe (poet profile)

Original item by Fifi Fanshawe

Thank you Francine and Banksy :-)

Stefan, not a good idea in a bungalow! Lol. ;)

Thanks for comments, Stella and Cynthia.

John, I think the second run up was because I'd forgotten what I went up for on the first! ;)

Oops! Thank you for correction, Tommy - can't think why I didn't notice that! :-)

Comment is about Seizing the Moment! (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you Anthony for commenting on Father. Christmas. Much appreciated. I haven't forgotten the competition but nothing's come yet.

Is there anything of your own that could be posted? it's been a while....

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

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Really good Dave - my Dad used to love Christmas too! This is very touching and poignant.

Comment is about Father. Christmas (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Very atmospheric - a beautiful feeling!

Comment is about The Sea Creaks (blog)

Original item by jean lucy thompson

The thought occurs to me that to appreciate love poetry, perhaps you have to have some concept of what love is :)

Am trying hard to write something for you comp - just keep getting interrupted...

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

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I know this feeling all too well...
You cannot stay focused because your mind is constantly running!

p.s. The photo looks like a shot from the top of a lit candle : )

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

You have a way of capturing the bittersweet truth of witnessing those you love age... It left me feeling very sad, yet grateful.

Comment is about Father. Christmas (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Thanks for your comment Winston. The title was already set it was a challenge and took me days to do.
Hazel

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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You create such an ambiance of faith so beautifully expressed.

Comment is about Hymn of a Northern Clime (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

excellent, laura.. you really are on a good roll at the moment.. and this is first rate xx

Comment is about Tigerella Warrior (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

some great lines in this, john.. proud to have helped out in both of these

Comment is about November II - Collage Poem Created by Stockport WoL (blog)

Original item by J F Keane

Yes... such is the feeling!

'Unlocking common beauty
To share
Something – possibly - glorious'

Comment is about Making the Bed (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

very very sad last bit in the piece for me, Marianne but it's a lovely aching piece throughout.. Andy N x

Comment is about Idea (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

excellent ending m8.. really enjoyed it.. andy

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

made me smile.. top stuff, dave. very well paced i felt.. hope you are well.. andy n

Comment is about Father. Christmas (blog)

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Hy Lynn, I have read the poem several times and revisited it again to day and now know why I was a tad confused: is it 'It' or is it 'I'? Tommy :o)

Comment is about Seizing the Moment! (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

wow- Jean- 'the sea creaks' and 'their wings nudged by the wind'.

Comment is about The Sea Creaks (blog)

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Hi Dave, Yours is high praise indeed. :o)

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hi Stella, you are correct in your 'wanting'. :o)

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

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Hi Winston, All books-dysphasia-impatiences-candle glass over my bedroom lamp. :o)

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thanks Win for words on Dead Birds. I really must try to write something that is not about mortality but I guess I am just too much of a miserable old sod. No life without anothers death, hey.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Yes Dave, strikes a chord with me too, oh how I miss the man who was my dad.

This is a fantastic poem Dave, truly those from the heart, the honest ones stike the biggest chord.. :o)

Comment is about Father. Christmas (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Like Rachel I've just 'round to reading your samples. Very impressed with the images you bring especially the simplicity in 'Africa'. I'm waiting for more.....

Comment is about Louise Coulson (poet profile)

Original item by Louise Coulson

Oh, Dave, you've brought back such memories for me of my own father, who LOVED celebrating Christmas - and then one year he was

'At the heart of that Christmas,
but on the edge
Saying little, watching all,
Soaking in life and love,
as Death stalked him.

The voice...
now painfully weak.'

I remember his happiness of Christmases past and the love, warmth, generosity and good cheer he spread around.Thank you for bringing him back to me again today. x

Comment is about Father. Christmas (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Poignant, resonant and heartwarming. A "me" poem that should strike a chord with everyone.

Regards,

A.E.

Comment is about Father. Christmas (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Morning John. I split my sides at your comment on Richie's latest - thank you for a chuckle to start the day.

Also enjoyed Haddlesey Bells.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Been there. Can't think of another poem which captures it so precisely.

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Only just found this Cynthia and like it a lot. I really must be more organised about looking at blogs!

Comment is about Making the Bed (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Ha, this is clever Hazel! I wonder what prompted you with this write?.. :o)

Comment is about "Well Here's Another Nice Mess You've Gotten Me Into" (blog)

I want to take this as sleepless night times and trying to read but reading the same stuff over and over..most probably because I am doing the same of late..orrr it could be something completely different as Win says..this can be interpreted in other ways too..which is a good thing! :o)

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Don't be daft Win..had a major edit..thanks for your thoughts.. :o))

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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This is lovely - very bewitching. You have a beautiful voice and peform this so well.

Comment is about in arms not meant (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Simon. Any more words for us? Winston

Comment is about Simon Lee (poet profile)

Original item by Simon Lee

"Book Early" (Fred Pontin)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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I remember the thunder, thunder, thunder cats.

More seriously such strength in depth in this one of yours.

Nice to come back to it tonight.

H

Comment is about Tigerella Warrior (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Nothing left to say Ann. Lovely. Win x

Comment is about in arms not meant (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

So beautiful Marianne, For me the risk, the potential and yet the fragility of new love all swirl around in this. You shine even more brightly, win x

Comment is about Idea (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Loved the Spanish dancer. and indeed the whole neat thing. (Not an American neat that, rather a Yorkshire one) Escapes for a few seconds. Thankyou. Win x

Comment is about The Sea Creaks (blog)

Original item by jean lucy thompson

Cynthia, bring on Imbolc please I am shivering this week and even moreso reading this, the canal froze for the first time yesterday. Love the reverence and celebration you have brought to us here. Win x

Comment is about Hymn of a Northern Clime (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Goodness me. The boys have made it onto the write out loud blog pages. Fab to see this mash up of lyrics Hazel. Love them and the Avalon boys. The ideal of my dreams is a beautiful song from Beau Hunks with amazing lyrics and sung so tenderly by babe, Bravo. Win x

Comment is about "Well Here's Another Nice Mess You've Gotten Me Into" (blog)

Hi Tommy. Lots to interpret in this. What book, Why 4 times, nature of the sigh etc but thats for the reader and an interesting pic too. Looks like the view down through a whisky tumbler into a fire. Win

Comment is about Waking in the dark (blog)

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