Just to add. I am no prude and will gladly indulge in hard core porn on behalf of your charity. So long as I can pick my girlfriend and men and women to do the same at random from wol.

At least by doing so, there would be a clear, unambiguous and forced reality...

Comment is about Calendar boys: Write Out Loud at the naked launch (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

This is not news- Sorry but it just isn't. This is an editorial position/item based upon an eyebrow raiser/ questionable news item that has been and gone.

Oh the cause is good! No shit- so what?
The cause is obviously good. That has never been in doubt- it also is not the point!

The point is getting naked or semi-naked has absolutely nothing and I repeat NOTHING!

To do with either poetry or the cause in question!

More importantly this is absolutely demeaning when it comes to poetry and our art form.
It belongs to the same era as miss world. It's a complete saddo joke.

It demeans the art form- and that IS the point!!!

Good cause- no shit- go find a better way to express it!!!! That in pure essence is the nature of this issue.

The absolute key- bottom line- sinker and everything!!!!!!

Poets should be known, good, bad or indifferent for their poetry and pretty much bugger all else. What you are doing is taking poetry to a level that is demeaning- whatever is said.

Disagree if you want.


P.S

Be careful with any idea of political correctness- push that idea too far and it might just bite you on the arse.

Chris

Comment is about Calendar boys: Write Out Loud at the naked launch (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Aww, this is so lovely John. I like how poems can be like diaries, recording all kinds of events in our lives.

Comment is about Aspidistra (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Oh, very good, Steve. Fine poem this one.

Comment is about white cat hunting (blog)

Original item by stephen smith

Well said here, Steve.

Good to meet you last Tuesday and once again, loved your poems. Your performance was excellent - you brought your work to life vividly.

Comment is about Poppy Picking Day (blog)

Original item by stephen smith

Dave, thanks for the comment - skewiff - love that word but thought it a bit of Wiganese. How wrong am I! XX

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Laura, thanks for commenting on "Angel" XX

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Enjoyed this Elaine.
I live on the coast here, very subject to the prevailing westerlies. Some days it's just not worth brushin' yer 'er. 5 yards walk to the car and it's skewiff.

Comment is about 21 Orde Avenue (blog)

Original item by Elaine

Neil, thanks so much for your kind comments on "Angel".

Comment is about Neil Fawcett (poet profile)

Original item by Neil Fawcett

Ann, thank you for your comments on "Angel" Hope you are well. X

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hiya, John - safely back home eventually - what an epic trip back you had last Thursday!

Thanks for your comment on "21...". Yes back in the 80s (giving it all away here!) there was still some industry around then. And always the wind. Britain's Chicago!

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Very nice, Elaine.
I worked at Wallsend a couple of years ago. I suspect the riverscape was alot different when you were there if the shipyards were still open.

Comment is about 21 Orde Avenue (blog)

Original item by Elaine

I wrote this last year on the occasion of my daughter leaving us to set home with her boyfriend.

Comment is about Aspidistra (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Agree with all that's been said, Harry. Excellent piece, lovely imagery.
But did she have "avast behind"?

Comment is about BON VOYAGE (blog)

Lovely!

Comment is about BON VOYAGE (blog)

loved the earthiness!

Comment is about You belong to the wind now... (blog)

Original item by MissLucy

We,ll splice the mainbrace to this poem Harry.

well done shipmate!

loved the line,
And when life,s eased to a gold Septembering'

gorgeous!

A jewel,so prominent amidst a treasure trove!

thanks for posting.
Patricia and Stef.

Comment is about BON VOYAGE (blog)

Hi John, 'A Winter's Tale' ta for commenting. Perhaps this starts off the silly season prematurely - had to get something in hand for a poetry group reading (Christmas bash coming up all too hastily). First attempt at a monolgue as MC calls it. Have left a similar comment on my blog. Cheers.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Love the sentiment, Dave and the gentle tone of your poem. Be good to hear this. X

Comment is about Hippies (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi MC, 'A Winter's Tale' much appreciate the comments, have added a sequel by the way on the same blog.

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I have to echo Laura - a very big "awww" and the "old bag" - not a bit of it but excellent humour and I totally get what you mean. A super poem. X

Comment is about The Big Hill (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Chris, would love to hear this performed. A great poem. You were fantastic last Tuesday. You are so right about the judging though -mind-blowingly difficult - an impossible task really.

Comment is about Why does mankind wage war and kill? (blog)

The first 2 stanzas and the fourth are very strong. I look forward to hearing you read this, I'm sure it will be breath-taking. U r. XXX

Comment is about Break The Loop (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

This would be a marvellous "benediction" by the
best man at any such wedding. Heartfelt and
immaculately done.

Comment is about BON VOYAGE (blog)

Lush?...I am a Lush?? lol only joshing m'dear..yes a wintry, dijointed mix of thoughts..very me at the moment ha ha...cheers Elaine.x

Comment is about Elaine (poet profile)

Original item by Elaine

Thanks Andy for the great comment on In Hope of Wonder..sometimes the clipped lines are needed to create a mood..and this was sposed to be disjointed anyways like a flit of thought.

:)

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Thanks for commenting on In Hope of Wonder Lynn, very much appreciated! xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for commenting on In Hope of Wonder.. I was trying to set the scene, the mood with the first half..it is meant to be disjointed and I used the short lines for that purpose..As when you are looking at something..seeing without any real focus and thoughts flit through your mind?..no?..perhaps its just me Ha!!

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

They are called buggerers and nobody likes to admit they exsist !! especially as they profess to know all the answers. But technically I suppose you are right there are three types ;-)XX
And lo! a buggerer came into our midsts and spake good words......

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Most excellent.. :)

Comment is about Mission Creep (with audio!) (blog)

Original item by Attila the Stockbroker

Ha! Check you cheque has not been nicked by the Czech who wears checks..just to be sure oh dear.. :)

Comment is about Oh eck! (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

enjoyed this when you read it out Dave, had not heard you before..was a cracker!..got to be an ap for that surely?

Comment is about There's an App (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Thanks Stella. I must say, it was a gift to review - so easy to find things to say.

I'd have loved to have had more poet friends with me but did enjoy talking to people I had never met before - which I probably wouldn't have got round to otherwise. John Siddique and his friends were lovely and I now own his book. And if Graham is true to his word, I'll put myself down on the list for his too!

It's just as well Greg knows how to edit well though - I got all the names wrong! I'm blaming it on the grapes...

Hope to see you at the Wigan Tudor, if not before. Come all ye poets and recite till our hearts sing...

Comment is about Calendar boys: Write Out Loud at the naked launch (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Good strong stuff Laura..makes you remember..

Comment is about Break The Loop (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Point taken re my verse from "E toE"........ all written through experience ! thanks for taking the tim out to read it. IGS

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I believe then we have many choices!...enjoyed this read :)

Comment is about All Wise Men Are Dead (blog)

Sad about your Father! never touching (his loss) I suffered a lot of loss too? doesn't get easier, well written ( Loss Lingers)x

Comment is about Alan Corkish (poet profile)

Original item by Alan Corkish

HaHa! I empathize with next door neighbour? love 1/4 pounder brain.

Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)

Original item by Richie Muster

Fools Devotion! We all been there haha x

Comment is about Joshua Williams (poet profile)

Original item by Joshua Williams

I love first four lines especially, Sometimes it toughens us up? makes us who we are? But is it right? wouldn't we be happier without being toughened up? I wish!!! I'm sure it scars us for life. So Sad, Break the Loop Please?? xx

Comment is about Break The Loop (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

cheers mike.

Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Oh you and Joy get all the fun!!

Seriously though the whole evening sounds great fun Isobel...no wonder Joy looked a little flush at Poets Corner and there I was thinking the heating was up too high!!

A great review that I enjoyed reading..thanks Isobel x

Comment is about Calendar boys: Write Out Loud at the naked launch (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

"Bullies always bully because they can - or could;
Attack is always best defence but not always for good".

Your lines bring alive the malignancy that often lingers through into adult life for both
perpetrator and victim. Who was it said "The child is the father of the man"?

Comment is about Break The Loop (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thanks for your comments onn BSA Bantam, MC. I suspect your Black Vincent mate has a bit more mechanical know-how than me. He may have trailed all over the world but I trailed oil all over South Yorksire.

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for your thoughts on BSA Bantam.
Bantam electrics? - like How Bees Fly. Scientists don't know!

Comment is about John Embley (poet profile)

Original item by John Embley

Hello Greg. Thanks for your thoughts on BSA Bantam. I always preferred riding the bike to being pillion, which was terrifying. I once sat at the back of my mate doing a ton "daarn the Saaarf Mimms" on his Honda Goldwing. I opened my eyes when we got there!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Incidentally, the girlfiend you're posing with in your profile pic - I think I used to go out with her!

Comment is about Nick Coleman (poet profile)

Original item by Nick Coleman

Thanks for your comments on BSA Bantam, Nick. I still remember its reg, KET 28F. I think it was a 1968 model.
My worst memory is overtaking (very, very slowly) a pack of kids on Fizzies (those souped up Yamaha mopeds) and being chased by them. A set of traffic lights saved me as I got through them just before they changed.

Comment is about Nick Coleman (poet profile)

Original item by Nick Coleman

Impressive bunch of stuff you've posted, Richie.
I checked out the rest after reading Obsollete Airline Beverage. I particularly liked Your God is Angry with You.
You should check out MC Newbury's stuff. I think you'd appreciate it.

Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)

Original item by Richie Muster

Autumn will hold your hand

I love that line, so haunting. On a more pedantic note,

'of a old film'

would read better as:

'of an old film'.

Comment is about The End of Summer (I) (blog)

Original item by Andy N