I would say it is safe :)xx and I'm glad to see you resurface.

Comment is about Blip Blip (blog)

Original item by Beulah

Very powerful and well written. I like the detached unemotional style you have used. It gets your point across well.

Comment is about The deceased's last meal was a cheese and tomato omelette (blog)

Original item by STEVE RUDD

Well I'm sure he could be persuaded. What better platform for his fat airy arse?

Comment is about The male muse: poetic chaps bare more than their souls for charity (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

thanks Dave, no, it's the right one.. it's all in the lyrics.. :) thanks again, Debz x

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Thanks Nick, just the genre, although Celtic, I was trying to capture.
Life and love has always been an oral and poetic tradition and I think it important to carry that on...

Comment is about The Beguiling of Merlin (blog)

Original item by Emlyn

Sorry Laura I've only just seen your message from Nov 2nd. I'm glad that you're getting the better of things and you're probably right that when I wrote that I was probably in a similar frame of mind. I'll try for the next Tudor.

Cheers.

Neil:)

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Interesting troubadour piece.
myths and legends and love are timeless

Comment is about The Beguiling of Merlin (blog)

Original item by Emlyn

Thank you!

Comment is about Hello, darling! (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

nice one Odessa girl!

Comment is about Hello, darling! (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thanks for pointing this out, John. It's NEXT WEEK. Will tweak. Do say you'll come!

Comment is about Open-mic course near half-price - cancellation (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Steven Regan - Wish we had you to help with our Launch on Saturday 12th Manchester - we need an experienced MC and for our auction of prints.

Comment is about The male muse: poetic chaps bare more than their souls for charity (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Am I missing something or doesn't this say when it is?

Comment is about Open-mic course near half-price - cancellation (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks for your comments about "The Man and the Boy". Yes, there's no doubt that between Mackay and Bremner my allegiance is as clear as between the fire and the fire brigade.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Even if you didn't like the poetry this venue would be worth it for the cake and coffee. Fortunately I do like poetry and was well entertained both by the open mic and the excellent Bloomsbury Bards.

Both Ken & Juli were welcoming to those attending for the first time as well as their regulars. I'll be back soon.

Review is about More Poetry on 7 Nov 2011 (event)

As a Farrago Slam virgin, I loved it. I'd never even attended a slam before let alone taken part in one but everything was well explained by our host John Paul O'Neill.

The guest poets were great a good mixture of styles etc. Personal favourites were Nia Barge, Kemi Taiwo and Hamza Beg. They alone made it worth the entrance fee.

The atmosphere at the Poetry Club is amazing. Don't take my word for it, choose an event and experience it for yourself.

A final word for my fellow slammers. We were beaten by the excellent John Good, visiting from the USA but I enjoyed all the performances. Well done everyone!

Review is about Farrago Fireworks Slam on 5 Nov 2011 (event)

..hello Marianne..many thanks for reading, and your inspiring comment..chris.

Comment is about Marianne Daniels (poet profile)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Thanks M.C. Newberry! The CD is self release, with a little help from my partner so I didn't have to knock on any publishers' doors for that one to be honest! Children do love rhythm and rhyme - I do too AND it's a great tool for literacy (if that doesn't sound too teachery) but it IS a great way to learn without feeling the pain! I know some poets are a bit snooty about rhyme and verse but you can't knock it when it comes to getting children to enjoy words and writing. I'll step off my soapbox now! Thanks again for commenting.

Comment is about Everybody Everywhere Stomp Your Feet! (blog)

I know only too well how much work and personal
commitment goes into getting something published. Well done, you. And what a worthy
"cause". Children love rhythm (don't we all?!)
and what they love early on can stay with them
and point the way all through their lives.

Comment is about Everybody Everywhere Stomp Your Feet! (blog)

Dave Mackay in this famous foto looks like he could have been a model for 'Biffa Bacon' off the Viz.
PS John: line 33 betrays your sympathies. ;o)

Comment is about The Ballad of The Boy and The Man (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Jeeez...that was hard hitting but so good too...nice work :)

Comment is about The deceased's last meal was a cheese and tomato omelette (blog)

Original item by STEVE RUDD

Nice original poem Dave. I like the way you make a distinction between the true hippies and the fringe ones - the ones who sold out.
Yes - peace loving, kind people yet most of us would worry like hell if our kids became one...

Comment is about Hippies (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Absolutely brilliant Steve.

thanks for posting.

best regards.

Comment is about The reception (blog)

Original item by Steve O'Connor

Thanks all. My wife has gone to Austalia for 2 weeks and I'm left in charge of 6 girls.I miss her terribly, the tunnels were a kind of brief connection with the dark down under. Pathetic, I know. You may well be right about the 2nd line, Andy, but it's one of several I think that could do with renovation.

Comment is about Play Planet (blog)

I somehow find this hard to follow. I'm guessing it's about an adult in some kind of a play zone and then a journey home with a tired cantankerous child. I certainly know how that feels...

Comment is about Play Planet (blog)

thanks anthony - sometimes I reckon it's just good to do "other" things = invigorating. I think this is why a lot of folks like camping - it's getting you "out of the house" for a bit.

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

May i say, the poets, both Male and Female who have taken part in this Calendar, and the exhibition that launches it, are all exceptionally talented writers. Most of whom are making a decent, if not comfortable living from their words already. Quite a few are actually WOL poets.

There is a massive diversity of poets from all walks of life included. There's bound to be something for everyone, even you Chris. :)

I'd recommend checking out the links to the newsletter. You'll find one on my blog. Sign up to get any further news also.

I took part myself, not because i'm an exhibitionist (though in lots of ways all of us performance poets are), or because i would prefer to be known for my nudity rather than my poetry, but because of the worthiness of the cause. Read the link on my blog for more of my reasoning. And buy a bloody calendar.

Chris, i can personally make sure you get a copy signed by everyone if you want, special price though. £99.99, it'll be worth it one day. For that price, i'll also try to get the 'special guest' to sign it at the exhibition.

If you want, i'll even use my 'special pen' for my signature, though you'll need UV to read it.

Comment is about The male muse: poetic chaps bare more than their souls for charity (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

True. Steve. I love that old saying "Nostalgia
ain't what it used to be!"

Comment is about DO YOU REMEMBER MY ENGLAND? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I like the flow of the piece.
I'm sure there are many of us in the same boat, remembering life as it was

Comment is about DO YOU REMEMBER MY ENGLAND? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks J.C. I guess there's something there
about "accentuating the positive..."

Comment is about DO YOU REMEMBER MY ENGLAND? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I enjoyed reading this Yvonne. Liked the way you experimented with thought processes and minimal punctuation.

Comment is about DEFINED (blog)

Original item by Yvonne

Ah Nick, such wishful thinking. The chemistry of certain people eh? Your thoughts so well expressed.

Comment is about GIRL (blog)

Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

love this one Dave, beautifully expressed and written and so very relevant to me on a personal note right now, the day you posted it especially.that's what good art does though,offers you something in harmony with the artist...i feel this one comes from a different place from many of your other poems and I think, for me,it's one of your best.I've never heard of the nurikabe but they materialised for me that night you posted this, and i'll know them next time I see them..but nothing will stop me searching for that tribe.. thanks for this today,am glad i called by, Deb xx

Comment is about Nurikabe (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

already done, you are too slow. i have a trip to italy in the bag :)

Comment is about next step (blog)

excellent..love this one..says so very much..
"Dancing is like acting that way

Conjuring something beyond one’s grasp

Hoping air will float one’s feet above ground"

i can feel the beats...keep them coming : ) Deb x

Comment is about Autumn Dance (blog)

Original item by J. Otis Powell‽ (with interrobang)

beautiful words Mr O.P. I don't like to analyse, but just feel...and relate..

"My longing is ancient
It’s a deep ache in my soul
That has nowhere else to go.."

I inhaled your words like deep draughts of lavender...and they stirred my drowsy soul this morning
thank you, Deb

Comment is about Pannonica (blog)

Original item by J. Otis Powell‽ (with interrobang)

Great poem, gig and band Rach, you should post link on their FB site :-}

Comment is about next step (blog)

Hello MC. Thanks for your thoughts on "Vertav alle ze vishiz gon?".
This is one the otter/mink didn't get - it died before it got it!
I got given 4 like this about 5 years ago. Only got 1 left now.

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

A very good read. Thanks! (I especially liked the verse about his last thoughts)

Comment is about The deceased's last meal was a cheese and tomato omelette (blog)

Original item by STEVE RUDD

Right! That's it. Gotta get my big fat hairy arse displayed in some forum /platform somewhere ... well I'm open to offers. All in a good cause!

Comment is about The male muse: poetic chaps bare more than their souls for charity (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

thank you for the update Lynn.
you had a really nice time from what you say.

and a lovely welcome home from Mr.B!

Thanks Lynn.

Tricia and Stef.xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks Peter for your comments Like your poetry very much Just read Wild Cat and the photo well; I can relate with that I carried a poor cat off the main road to a safe place The memory of it is still with me

Comment is about Peter Asher (poet profile)

Original item by Peter Asher

Like your sample Jean. I too am drawn to the spiritual element of poetry, but mine aren't as accessable as yours. Well done.

Comment is about jean lucy thompson (poet profile)

Original item by jean lucy thompson

Hey Dave, thanks for reading and commenting.

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Baring ones soul is fine by me Julian...but baring my arse is altogether a different dynamic...but I do look forward to the possible forthcoming bare bottied calendar that thos of WOL are brave enough to do...and ha ha Anne..as if!

Comment is about The male muse: poetic chaps bare more than their souls for charity (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

You cheeky so and so Mr Regan, Write Out Loud has no problem keeping up, thank you very much. The very suggestion! We, too, have known about the story for a while but had to clear permissions before issuing the photo. Not sure it is a competition to get the latest breaking news? Judging by the number of comments it has been of interest. after all, as poets, we are all in the habit of baring our souls.

Comment is about The male muse: poetic chaps bare more than their souls for charity (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Powerful, Terry. Very

Comment is about A Mother's Decision (blog)

Not an easy subject to write on..and coming from a blokes perspective too...actually I enjoyed reading this if you know what I mean...must put my own take on this subject too..anyways save to say I think this is a great write Terry :)

Comment is about A Mother's Decision (blog)

Good evening Lynn.

so!
you had a 'smashing' time away-haha!

spooky that you two were on hols
the same time as us.

(great minds and all that!)

am I right in presuming
you were on your canal boat?
I,m sure you once told me you had one-?

want to thank you sincerely
for your comments on-
'Tumbling/Fountainous/All talk'

Patricia says hi,and thanks too.

love to you and Colin.xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Right on an' outta sight!
Good to see you still wearing the clothes, Dave.

Comment is about Hippies (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Effective form, MC.
You like your 3 line rhymes.

Comment is about DO YOU REMEMBER MY ENGLAND? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry