Reminds me of Flanders and Swan Christopher,well done.

Comment is about Engendered Resolution! (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

twice beautiful...

Comment is about Do You Dream? (blog)

Enjoyed reading this story poem Hazel,well done.

Comment is about DIAMOND LIL'S (blog)

Don't you dare think like that Alison. Variety is the spice of life, to use a well worn cliche. Twenty odd funny poems on the theme would have been overkill. I love the mixture of erotic, funny, thoughtful, poignant. I just wanted a theme that could bring out that mixture and I'm delighted that it did.

Very many more people read these themed competitions than we ever realise. Someone did remark to me how loved the way they inspired and gave people something to aim for.

Not sure if you want to run the next one Alison. I'd say August gets busy cos of holidays and that September would be a good time. It's your call though. Likewise, I am always happy to arrange it if you are busy. xx

Comment is about Shoes, Feet and all things Podiatric Competition Results (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Cheers for your commiserations ... sounds like a song by Ken Dodd?! ... on For My Brother, John.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Well-deserved. Alison. And congratulations to all the competitors in a high-standard contest!

Comment is about Shoes, Feet and all things Podiatric Competition Results (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Oh my. I feel i cheated by sneaking a serious one into a subject designed to be frivolous! Many thanks for the kindness, and for another splendid themed opportunity.

Comment is about Shoes, Feet and all things Podiatric Competition Results (blog)

Original item by Isobel

That's a different thing though - cuteness - it doesn't necessarily carry through to teens or early adulthood and it has nothing to do with sexuality. I'm quite sure my youngest will be an knock out beauty - she has all the ingredients - but will she see if for herself? I hope so - but not in an overly vain kind of way.

Comment is about Girl in a summer dress (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Not sure that I agree with you all over girls not being aware of their own magnetism though. Pretty girls are aware at an incredibly early age of how to use their looks to entice and enrapture. My gorgeous two year old grandaughter does it all the time, and I know Isobels youngest daughter is a past master at using her charm to wrap any unsuspecting male round her little finger!!
Cate xx

Comment is about Girl in a summer dress (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Félicitations Alison !
Fantastique : )

Comment is about Shoes, Feet and all things Podiatric Competition Results (blog)

Original item by Isobel

(I think strictly speaking it's "E tenebris lux"). I think in latin "ex" is used when the following word begins witha vowel eg ex officio.

Comment is about Ex Tenebris Lux * (blog)

Original item by Neil West

Excellent, Neil.
I was drawn to it by the title - the motto of the Coal Board, where I prostituted a living for 20 odd years.

Comment is about Ex Tenebris Lux * (blog)

Original item by Neil West

You didn't get her phone number, did you?

Comment is about Girl in a summer dress (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Classy, AE.
Wonderful imagery, sensual, constructed sonnet.
Love the "wheat-filled hair a sanctuary for the breeze" but so many other phrases to enjoy.
Also agree with Isabel about age = confidence. I've got to that time of life when I feel like I could invade Poland!

Comment is about Girl in a summer dress (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Classy stuff, Alan.
Lovely rhythm and even with a 9th line turn.

Comment is about Les Mots qui Rient [a sonnet] (blog)

Original item by Alan Morrison

Thank you for your comments on 'that house' and I do agree - it makes the world of difference. MM -xx

Comment is about Alan Morrison (poet profile)

Original item by Alan Morrison

thanks for your comments on 'that house'; a very perceptive reading. M

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Nice one, Harry.
Love's not a monopoly for the young , is it lad?

Comment is about (blog)

On the nymph - crone continnuum...sheesh Chris I thought this a super piece of work..dunno if you need that last line though..just a personal prference obviously :)

Comment is about Strip Mining (blog)

thanks Winston- West Kirby marina-Tommy

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

'wake up-get out of bed drag a comb across your head...' Lennon/McCartney
Tommy

Comment is about Edwyna Beaumont (poet profile)

Original item by Edwyna Beaumont

Er, walking is the idea Isobel. In fact it is walking that is going to move you, not the poetry, methinks.

Comment is about Join fellow poets for a walk in Ted Hughes' stamping ground (article)

Original item by Julian Jordon

You have an easy way with words, Isobel. And "Harlot" is a waaay cool word. Like you reached through some black hole in the wordzone layer and out it popped. Wish I'd known about this foot fetish comp. I'd've kicked something together -) Oh well. xx

Comment is about Warning (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Your comments are so incisive, intelligent, humble and humbling. Thank you. "Reality not matching art". Precisely. It's enough to make me feel like a failure. It does. Daily.

Comment is about Les Mots qui Rient [a sonnet] (blog)

Original item by Alan Morrison

You've got these here dactyls just off to a tee
(In music three beats to the bar)
But just on the matter of feminine things
I'd swop my string vest for a bra.

I once got into a discussion with a kid about music in 5/4 time. I said it was very difficult. He said it wasn't. I said "Go on then, sing something in 5/4". He sang "Life is just a bowl of fucking cherries".

Also enjoyed Behind Many Successful..

Comment is about Engendered Resolution! (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

Andy, thank you for adding some comments to Retrospect, it is really appreciated.

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Hi Cynthia,

Confirmed the venue booking on Friday, and we're all set for the OpenMind Festival poetry day OpenMind:OpenVoice.

Here's the schedule:

Day 2: OpenMind:OpenVoice


Location: An Outlet, Dale Street, Manchester, M1 2HG.

Date: Friday 12th August.

Time: 6pm till 11pm.





Poetry and performance.




6pm: Anna McCrory

6:15pm: Cynthia Buell Thomas

6:30pm: Josh Coates

6:45pm: Dominic Berry

7pm: GrIm

7:15pm Cathy Bryant

7:30pm: Break.

8pm: OpenMind Collective presents: Infinite Perspectives, sci-fi theatre piece

9pm: Another break.

9:15pm Rod Tame

9:30pm: Chris Dommett

9:45pm: David Viney

10pm: Paris Morel

10:15pm: Yusra Warsama

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

A "Grand" seems a bit too much for me - just for a guided fell run. Isobel could get sponsored for pushing a shopping trolley of various alcoholic beverages around the course. Come to think of it she could be a sort of mobile bar!

Wish I could come - great idea. Hope you all have a memorable day.

Regards,

A.E.

Comment is about Join fellow poets for a walk in Ted Hughes' stamping ground (article)

Original item by Julian Jordon

Sounds like a lorra fun - is there a route with plenty of pubs along the way? We could map them out and get different walkers to do a turn in each pub - we could even give them a yellow jersey... I'm liking the idea so long as there isn't too much walking factored in... Could the poetry also be uplifting and entertaining - or so miserable it has you crying in your beer - but could it possibly move us in some way - or is that too much to ask?

Comment is about Join fellow poets for a walk in Ted Hughes' stamping ground (article)

Original item by Julian Jordon

I love this Alan - for what it says as much as how it is crafted. It reminds me very much of a poem I wrote once, though it is much better expressed. Mine was more along the lines of actions speaking more than words but yours is also touched with that idea of reality not matching art - dreams not coming to pass.

Lovely poetry. x

Comment is about Les Mots qui Rient [a sonnet] (blog)

Original item by Alan Morrison

Brilliantly done Dave. Must buy some dubbin. Stubbing Wharf is an excellent pub.

We could have a love-in in the Stubbin with the club who rub on dubbin. or not.

Comment is about Join fellow poets for a walk in Ted Hughes' stamping ground (article)

Original item by Julian Jordon

Thanks so much for your kind comment on "Les Mots qui Rient" (Laughing Words). I found it a joy that you appeciate the sonnet-form. So many don't. In fact because of the seemingly rigid structure the sonnet seems to have become passé, which I regard as a tragedy. I think it is one of the most powerful forms of poetic expression ever to be created. Just the meter makes me go weak at the knees :-) Honestly, I think I belong in the era of the troubadours and early sonneteers!

Take care and thanks again for the contact.

Alan

Comment is about Cate (poet profile)

Original item by Cate

A little gem. The structure and flow of this sonnet are excellent. Some lovely lines here too.
"For words can dance and sing and paint the sky;
they sculpt the night and heighten solar flares."
Clever ending couplet too.
Cate xx

Comment is about Les Mots qui Rient [a sonnet] (blog)

Original item by Alan Morrison

Pleased that I came about this Harry. A lovely marriage of the two verses although I too do not believe you need the joining line of a far cry..nice work sir. :)

Comment is about The Infinite Sadness of Time Passing (blog)

Late in on the act Deb, but better late I think. What a glorious write. I slipped so easily into the feeling of this one :)

Comment is about Svātantrya (blog)

Original item by Deborah Jordan Bailey

Ha..coffee is my downfall John..love the stuff! I am a beanie fan!..but yes very expensive now to indulge..great fun read and appreciated by myself.. :)

Comment is about Costa Coffee (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

It was good to hear you Chris..I enjoyed your stuff.. :)

Comment is about Festival of Firsts (blog)

Original item by Chris Lawrence

Hi huni, hope you enjoyed your jollies.
I wont be no, Wigans a little far I may get lost and never found again lol.

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

WARNING! (there may be elements of mirth in these comments)Good afternoon Ann-phew! glad you are well.Just that I was concerned with it being your annual holiday break in Blackpool and I had this 'orrible vision of you(the vision I mean not you)poncing down the prom in your cross-dressing outfit sucking on a toffee apple when a sultry sultan swept you up onto his winged camel and flew you off to some mystical island and there enforced you into the remake of the Frys Turkish delight ad.as for forgetting your passwords-do the same as you would with your financial details-give them to a CLOSE friend to mind on your behalf-but don,t expect to make withdrawals too soon after-tee hee...did I ever tell you I,m insane? read of thee soon one hopes-enjoy your break-Mr W.xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Very enjoyable, Dave.
I can see the scene clearly.

Comment is about The wee men and the bin man (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

an eternal theme, beautifully expressed. Thanks Harry

John

Comment is about The Infinite Sadness of Time Passing (blog)

Winston
I see you've mistaken my submissions for poetry! Not a common error.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Hey hey Amyyyyy - soz for late reply, been on me jollydays doing as much f*ck all as poss hehe ;D

Ta for comment on Write for Revolution - us Northern girls gotta stick together eh? See ya soon - don't suppose you're coming the WOL night at the Tudor in Wigan on Thursday are ya? xx

Comment is about Amy McCawley (poet profile)

Original item by Amy McCawley

Hi Winston, thank you, re; Svātantrya :)
am ok thanks,just trying to get my head around some major things which have happened this year,
how's life in Heb? Deb (darn that unintentional ryhming thing..)

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Hi,
Thanks for your kinds words, Anthony. x

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

first two lines really stick in my head here, dave but it's a excellent piece however.. top one - Andy N

Comment is about The wee men and the bin man (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Looking forward to this, John.. See you later.. A

Comment is about Read Out Loud, Monday 11th July (blog)

Original item by J F Keane

I agree with Micheal here... It's a beauitful poem, Kealan - I think you are on fire at the moment with your stuff... I particularly like the first three stanzas here, but the full piece was excellent.. Keep it up! A

Comment is about The Burning Of The Sting (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

lovely stuff, Harry.. Not sure if you need 'Far cry from then…' bit in the middle however as I think it could work better without it.

Even way, the piece is still lovely.. A

Comment is about The Infinite Sadness of Time Passing (blog)

Hi Richard,

I really identified with this. Brought up in the North Derbyshire Peak District - now living in Devon, I perfectly recall the things you portray so well here. The Green Plover is a fascinating bird, if only for its many soubriqets - tewit, peewit (in Derbyshire), plover, lapwing etc. Apparently it comes from the French : pluvier - rainbird. I used to see large flocks of them on the moors of the peaks; now I feel lucky to see a few. Thanks for the memories :)

Regards,

A.E.

Comment is about Tewit Nesting (blog)

Original item by C Richard Miles