i like this- on my way to being an old bird meself x

Comment is about Invisible Woman (blog)

Original item by Kate Tym

night night Herbydacious! kip well chuck-best regards ter yew n yours-Stef-xxx

Comment is about bernadette herbertson (poet profile)

Original item by bernadette herbertson

Go on! take one home...
(or even two if you're feeling adventuruss ! )
Great poem BTW

Comment is about manhug (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Oh, Anne I'm so pleased that you have noticed ...I change them every Sunday whether I need to or not.

Cleanliness is next to Godliness and my knickers are next to goodness knows what.

Thank you for commenting on my poem you are very kind.

Augusta xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Good Evening Isobel

Thank you so much for your well meant Mmmmm...and implied 'Bang'

yes I must admit to owning succulent lips... however the image is sadly not mine but having said that they are not my first choice of colour...it would play havoc with my high lights.

Once again so many thanks for your comments.
Augusta xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Coo Stef- another ten years hanging from the monkey bars and you might be . . . a MONKEY!! Good job I like animals! xx

Comment is about manhug (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Lol, you can't beat a bit of daftness, Ann! I love it, and come to think of it, I think I must have the hugbug too! xxx

Comment is about manhug (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Just a bit of daftness!

Comment is about manhug (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

The bears will go on.... The bears have already infiltrated the Vatican. When the Pope goes into hibernation after grossing out on ants/honey/wildlife film makers you will know the coup was successful. M xxx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hello my Deario! Accidentally wiped my blogs (meant to edit) and am too tired to put them back (bit hectic chez moi). Thank you for commenting on my bullet watnot. Not sure why I got stuck on JFK! Hope you are very merry. Love, Moxy xxx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

That the poppies may blow forever, and not be blown from the ground by future conflicts explosions...

Comment is about Tyne Cot (blog)

Original item by Jan Theuninck

"Carpe Diem and its origioanl rhyming scheeme got my attention... great job!

Comment is about Tony Ryan (poet profile)

Original item by Tony Ryan

always enjoy reading poems about the sea, Dali.. this possibly could do breaking into a stanza or two maybe but i did enjoy it!

Comment is about MY SEA (blog)

Original item by Dali

Hi Cate, thank you for your comments on
'A Time to Forgive (Biting the Bullet)'...
It was so lovely meeting you too! I sent a photo to George and Isobel - hopefully one of them will pass it along to you.

xxx

Comment is about Cate (poet profile)

Original item by Cate

Thank you, Andy, for reading and commenting on my poem
'A Time to Forgive (Biting the Bullet)'...
So, when will we see one from you?

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

WIIIIIIT-WOOOOOOOOO!!! (thats supposed to be a wolf whistle-with my teeth in,I might add!)for both a lovely Lady and brilliant poem-thank you-Stefan Wilde.

Comment is about Invisible Woman (blog)

Original item by Kate Tym

I can't resist a challenge Ray - though I may well fail with this one. I decided that it wasn't desperately important to understand every last thing in here - I enjoyed the general nuances - but on the whole - I do love to understand what's going on in a poet's mind so would appreciate an explanation at some point.

To me the poem is about tables turning - as in power. The male has, in the past, been the carer - the leader. The female, now over her illness, whether metaphorically or literally, is ready to take him on. Perhaps as we age, women do get stronger, find themselves - men get physically weaker - though I wouldn't want to make generalisations. If I am on the right track, your clothes/make-up analogy would seem to be saying that women can take it too far - the euphoria of freedom pushing them beyond equality - setting them up for ridicule even. Male and female are bound together by need (past, present and future). I like the secret joy the woman feels at finally finding herself free to do this - the inner scars are still there - but she has survived...
Then again - this could just be a poem about a woman who used to be ill and now looks forward to her carer being ill. My old dad used to love hearing about former colleagues dying - especially those who had visited him on what they all thought was his death bed. A thought provoking poem for sure.

xx

Comment is about Heavy Make-Up (blog)

So, kindly tell us, Ray, what it is about. Heavy going with a reconciliation of sorts? Or lathering lies over anything to hide the truth? Or? Or?

And, Isobel, I didn't pick up the joke right away with the spelling error - and then - a hoot of laughter and 'oh! good grief!' Cute cover-up, but no cigar.

Comment is about Heavy Make-Up (blog)

Thanks for the extra interest, Win. Glad you told me, since my email doesn't direct me to the source anymore. 'the little leaf' has since been revised a bit, (not yet posted) to be more directive. How egotistic is it, that I come back to my own work and think, 'I like that' as though I had never written it at all. This is a big confession!

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

oh Larisa! do stop worrying about your English-you are doing very very well-relax! I don,t need to be an expert to see that your poems are as good as any on here-stop putting yourself down girly! all you need to do,is keep them coming-and like all of us,you will get better and better-even me...one day...in the far future! haha! no,seriously-well done-a great big kiss to you for being a lovely lovely person-and!-POET! now,believe in yourself! enjoy your time on here-see you later Darling-thank you-Stefan-xxxx(M-xxx)

Comment is about It Was An Autumn Day (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

And that is exactly how my mind started to trip along - G&S style, being a former performer in that sphere of mixed idiocy and very fine music. But they were rhythm tartars!

Comment is about Medicine Man (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Glad you liked the dance hall poem, Cynthia. I must admit, I hadn't come across the phrase "facial hair close-ups" before but see what you mean.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

So many beautiful words you've said. It looks as my English is really poor. With love, Laura

Comment is about It Was An Autumn Day (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Actually it's quite hard to read.
It's supposed to have the same rhythm as Modern Major General (G & S).
I think I'll have to work on it.

Comment is about Medicine Man (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

It's not as smooth as your usual stuff, Dave - the length of the lines makes it more difficult, perhaps, and I'd agree with Cynthia about a steadier rhythm. Probably one that you can make sound better than it reads.

Comment is about Medicine Man (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Good morning Larisa-what do I think of this poem?...to be honest,words cannot describe-but thats all I can offer..by saying..beautiful! wonderful!..brilliant! fantastic! and my favourite one....WOW!!!!! well done lovely Odessa girl! lots of love to you-Stefan-xxxxxxxxx(M-xx)ps..and the picture is gorgeous too!

Comment is about It Was An Autumn Day (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thanks Dave, Cynthia, Isobel.I'm intrigued now as to what Cynthia and Isobel think the poem is about.

Comment is about Heavy Make-Up (blog)

Hi Cynthia,
Thanks for comments on Medicine Man.
I always value your opinion.
I know what you mean. I think I may have got some inverted iambs.
I read it out for the first time on Friday. Not easy.
Dave

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

That's a good enough excuse... last time I stored stuff for people doing a round the world trip, I ended up infested with cat fleas... What a lucky girl! See ya next month then. xx

Comment is about Dave Carr (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Carr

Ha ha, thank you, Ann. xx

Comment is about Summer Rain (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Lol, Stef!
You are right, Ann, not sure how come I left them at home! Thanks for concern, dear friends. No, nothing too worrying, just a bunion on each foot that need removing. (Not looking forward to it though, apart from the time off afterwards!) Thanks both, Love, Lynn xx

Comment is about My Afternoon at the Hospital (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for comment Lynn.
I see you like humorous verse too.
Enjoyed your 'Afternoon at Hospital.'
That doesn't sound right but you know what I mean.
Dave

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Isobel
Didn't make the Tudor as our youngest daughter Sally is embarking on a round the world trip. They brought a van load of stuff to our house on Thursday.
Emotional times but exciting too.
To compensate I went to Hebden Bridge on Friday to the Jammin with Jefforama thing. Good mix of music and poems. Should be back at Tudor next time.
Dave

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

I like this Ann.
Good analogy.
And I remember that day well. I was at home with my arm in a sling.
Dave

Comment is about 9/11 (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Yes you could say that! I don't have any fondness for my married name - keep it to be the same as the kids - but I'm not the same person I was before. It is a strange dilemma for women. I've decided not to worry about it until another Isobel joins the site or someone wants to snap me up for publishing - I've a feeling the former may come sooner...

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks for comment Jane,
Enjoyed reading your poems and in particular 'Duck House Parliament'.
Dave (just the other side of Winter Hill)

Comment is about jane wilcock (poet profile)

Original item by jane wilcock

I suppose Necessaryonabycicle has been done to death! ;-) xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Aww thanks Dave - it was a huge shock and honour. Where were you on Thursday - you were missed at the Tudor. x

Comment is about Dave Carr (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Carr

Yes - got your message after returning from a 70's rock glam ball full of wine. Couldn't discipline my tiger feet or fingers to do as they were told. Love your new surname - I often wish I could think of one I liked enough to use :)

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Isobel,
Just spotted that you were awarded Poem of the Month for 'Upon the Quality of Love'.
Congratulations.
'Tis well penned indeed.
Dave

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Ah, I see you've ignored my advice - yours truly, Ann Fuxglove xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Someone pointed out that I made an interesting typo on Cynthia's name - I touch type and the y and the u keys are next to each other... I've decided to leave it as is just to give folks a laugh - and I can't see Roy or Cunthia minding.

Comment is about Heavy Make-Up (blog)

Oh these amazing words make me analyze the poem again! I wrote it eight years ago. Thank you for reading. I really appreciate this!

Comment is about MY SEA (blog)

Original item by Dali

I once went out with a girl who worked in an x-ray department-she saw through me,from the beginning! and told me to CLEAR off...tee hee-good poem though lovely Lady-yes,ditto Anns concern-ta love-Stef-xx(B-xx)

Comment is about My Afternoon at the Hospital (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good evening Doggy lovin' Dye-re me pooey poem'Encore' have wiped me you know what on it-was,nt sure what it was about in the end 'meself anyway-haha! or I could just blame you-mmmm-ok I,ll let you off-this time! see yer int' mornin me ducks-Steffo-(B-xx)ps-OH! that ARSE comment is so funny funny funny! I just could not stop laughing-its even funnier than the story itself-lol!-lol!

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Hi Win,
Thanks for comments and it was good to meet you at Hebden Bridge.
Enjoyed your set too.
Dave

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Thank you for your comment, Cynthia. Well spotted, it was written slightly from male's perspective, so "me " and "I" sometimes confused

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

on a wobbly connection from the wilds of Slovakia - am back 23rd Sept and will be blogging a reminder soon thereafter. Voting is opening Oct 1st and closing end of play Oct 5th. Thanks for reminding people Cynthia. ttfn

Comment is about Bite the Bullet Participation/Tagging! (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Agree with previous comments completely. This is a very fine poem, Ann

Comment is about 9/11 (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Isobel - an interesting typo of Cynthia's name in your comment to Ray - made me smile, but maybe better change it quick! ;-)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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