I enjoyed this, Stella - I think you can read it different ways and interpret other connotations, but I like that :)

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Hi Val
I enjoyed going along for the ride. If I had any hair left, I'd be having to have straightened out now.
But is it all really about the leather?
Steve

Comment is about The Rhythm of the Ride (blog)

Original item by Valerie Cook

mmm..took the dog out late on, very dark, no torch, still I could hear and feel her..then home and amazon..lol then dreams..

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Thank you John for your very encouraging critique and observations.... I once had an Aunt Gerty... lovely lady died going UP Niagara Falls in a barrel...

Once again many thanks

Augusta xx

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you for your honest comment. I will do better next time. I just need a good Samaritan who can help me with my translations. :)

Comment is about Graham Eccles (poet profile)

Original item by Graham Eccles

Ann, thank you for your lovely comment. I know that my translations need some improvement (I am working on it) and I will probably do some audio, as you suggested, to share with the Write Out Loud community.
Love your work too!
Arianna

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Intrigued by the title of this, which I read as a pun, rather than a particular reference to Loftus Road, home of QPR FC. But I could be wrong. And then there's your identity logo ... I'm not a great queuer myself, I will admit.

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I am not quite sure where I am coming from to be honest Mr T...never have!

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Original item by Tommy Carroll

where is your mind going here Stella?...I think you are waving- though you do get your feet wet.

Tommy

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Thanks for your comment. How lovely that you can say that! I know what you mean but it's still good to find others feeling that way too - liking a poem even without knowing what the heck it's all about! But anyway, here goes:
it's meant to be about kids in care and their experience - being let down by neglectful parents, having, as typically they do, special needs in spite of often being very bright, and the reactions of the media in too often condeming them - forgetting that they are children basically, but that they live outside of what we hope is a normal experience, that of a loving, caring family and friends. XXX

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

great stuff, enjoyed being aboard your thoughts. Win

Comment is about Is It Cold Where You Are? (blog)

Original item by Tom

Grow old along with me - the best is yet to be...
Hey John Coopey - are you a racing man? I was
checking the race cards for an American meeting
and discovered a trainer named Randy Lovin.
You couldn't make it up But they always say truth is stranger than fiction - and sometimes
almost as entertaining!

Comment is about LAST POST (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

John, you're very kind in your comment on "Nicole". Thank you.

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Original item by John Coopey

Ann, thanks for commenting on the poem. It's meant to be about kids in care and their experience - being let down by neglectful parents, having, as typically they do, special needs in spite of often being very bright, and the reactions of the media in too often condeming them - forgetting that they are children basically, but that they live outside of what we hope is a normal experience, that of a loving, caring family and friends. XXX

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks for commenting on "Nicole". I like what you said about it being seen through a prism. I don't quite understand what you mena exactly but it does sound good!

The poem is meant to be about kids in care and their experience - being let down by neglectful parents, having, as typically they do, special needs in spite of often being very bright, and the reactions of the media in too often condeming them - forgetting that they are children basically, but that they live outside of what we hope is a normal experience, that of a loving, caring family and friends. XXX

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

I wrote this while I was in Malta last week. Since I've got back and had the chance to "research the porn" a little I have discovered that the Editor's name was, in fact, Fiona Richmond and not Millicent.
BUT YOU BLOKES ALL KNEW THAT DIDN'T YOU???!!!

Yours sincerely
John and Donkey

Comment is about "Imagine my Surprise..." (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Left feeling sad here..not sure whether he was doing her a favour or not! :/

Made me think this little one did..nice work

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There's this to say for getting old
Each public lavatory's pure gold
And always worth inspection.

There's this to say for getting old
I never fail to take a hold
And waste a rare erection!

Comment is about LAST POST (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Whoosh...Ann you have such a way with your words that draw the reader in to almost being there..dunno if it was the subject matter but ouch I felt this..super stuff :)

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Agree with all the sentiments in the comments, Lynn. Thoroughly enjoyed.

Comment is about Autumn Dawn (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Really good work Thom..thoroughly enjoyed many lines and found it very emotive too..spot on.

Comment is about Is It Cold Where You Are? (blog)

Original item by Tom

That is one of the beneifits of dog walking Lynn...although we don't want to be up so early they allow us to see the world before she is truly awake..you have captured the scene so well..nice one Lynn xx

Comment is about Autumn Dawn (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

curmudgeon..what a wonderful word..

A subject which we all have our views and..that last verse of yours is great..as Isobel says good rhyme and pace throughout..nice work MC

Comment is about LAST POST (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Lovely poem, Ann. I agree with Terry, it's what you don't say that says as much as what you do. Good that he will be back for Christmas. xxx

Comment is about son goes (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Felt where you were coming from with this..but like Lynn I do think you can do with some editing and cherry pick your lines to make the point..really like the lines I don't know what I am or can be to you, but I cannot be this..says much. :)

Comment is about Beholder's Eyes (blog)

Original item by Ushiku Crisafulli

Orchids?..beautiful yes and there was a time they thrived in my hands but sadly I have lost them all and it seems sensless to have beauty die in my hands so now I am left orchidless :(

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Not all sexual relationships are vaccuous, Isobel. Indeed the donkey and I have been very happy since that first encounter.

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Original item by Isobel

Hello Lynn. Glad you liked "Imagine my Surprise".

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for the comments on "Imagine my Surprise". I will leave the line between fantasy and the autobiographical unclear.

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Original item by M.C. Newberry

I enjoyed this, especially the first verse and "this lost boy without a map carving wishes into the whispers in the wind". I never consider myself a good critic, yet I would say there are several other lines I think are good, although I worry if in whole it may be over long. I also like the repetition of I can't be this.

Comment is about Beholder's Eyes (blog)

Original item by Ushiku Crisafulli

Really good, Anne. "my toe within your heel" is fab.

wash up two cups

and two crumbed plates.

would sound more natural to me.The next verse is a cracker but like Winston I wasn't so keen on those longer lines at the end.

Comment is about son goes (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Lynn
The fact that someone enjoys what I've written means the world, so thank you very much.
I'm trying to write the follow-up to Out of the Mouths, but I can't figure out if I'm going OTT. I probably am, but what the heck
Thanks for taking the time.

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Original item by Lynn Dye

Sorry that should be "Graham"! But good luck to Chris too!

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Original item by Graham Robinson

Chris, can't make Oct but very much hope to come in Nov. Good luck with the launch - I'm sure it'll be a brilliant night.

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Original item by Graham Robinson

Had me welling up as soon as (by line 2) I realised what this was about. Very effective in an understated and delicate manner. This is a few years off for me (son 13) but I'm blubbing already!! XXX

Comment is about son goes (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Anne
Those first three lines are corkers!

Lovely sad/sweet `Fled the nest` poem.

Without the title and lines 13 and 14 it would make a very moving poem of a different kind.

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi there ant, welcome to WOL. Winston

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Original item by ant

Elaine, Great to see your comments on Autism and fit. I am on a bit of a roll at the moment and really enjoying writing. and yes I now have a mini collection of these football report found poems. Win x

Comment is about Elaine (poet profile)

Original item by Elaine

Coopey! Love it man, smiled the whole time I was reading!!

Comment is about "Imagine my Surprise..." (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

"At least you got to getting old!
And when at last life loses hold,
Salute and draw your pay."

Those lines really jumped out at me. This is one of my favorite subjects to read. I love to see how people express this, and let me just say, you have done a stand up job!

Comment is about LAST POST (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

You did a great job capturing this Lynn.

Comment is about Autumn Dawn (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Wow, you really poured out the emotion in these lines.

Comment is about Is It Cold Where You Are? (blog)

Original item by Tom

I like this. What you didn't say says as much as what you did.

Comment is about son goes (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Lynn, 'hands deep in my pockets' reminded me of a poem by Fleur Adcock I think called The Immigrant. Yours so well expressed the sudden change of weather tone.

Comment is about Autumn Dawn (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Heh heh - be careful where you think of performing this John. If I was a vicar with a card sharp wife, I'd wouldn't take kindly to this. Or if I owned that donkey on Blackpool beach...

Comment is about "Imagine my Surprise..." (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Super read lady.. :)

Comment is about Trip Wolf (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

I guess that age can take away the presumption
of good health and the inferred superiority of youth. Freedom can come with being able to say and do what you want after a lifetime of
being held captive saying and doing what was
expected. It's termed "eccentric" and no worse
for that. I prefer "curmudgeon". :-)

Comment is about LAST POST (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Well...blimey!

bit of an eyebrow raiser..

Comment is about Involvement (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

lovely, simply lovely x

I did one similar Kath shall try to find it..think it was about glittering acres and the moon swallowing herself or summat :)

These moments are precious and few words are needed x

Comment is about For a moment (blog)

Original item by Kath Hewitt

A tonic - so much poetry is "worthy" and navel gazing. This is the perfect tone for the subject!

Comment is about "Imagine my Surprise..." (blog)

Original item by John Coopey