Gus is right - excellent, especially Cashy G.

Comment is about Two New Uns: Wreckuiem & Cashy Gs (blog)

Original item by Gemma Lees

thats cool

Comment is about cryogenic (blog)

Cheers for the notice Cynthia. Foggy!

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Well done Peter... a bit like me

Parts of me are slipping away.

Hope to c u soon
Gusx

Comment is about cryogenic (blog)

Hey up Gypsy girl

you just keep on getting better and better!!

superb... especially Csahy G's

Hope to c u soon

Gus xx

Comment is about Two New Uns: Wreckuiem & Cashy Gs (blog)

Original item by Gemma Lees

Hi Alain - thanks for dropping by and commenting on 'Future Archaeology'. Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Alain English (poet profile)

Original item by Alain English

How you perceive anything will determine your thoughts...

Comment is about The Word (blog)

Original item by Joshua Van-Cook

AS ever thanks for positive comms. It was one of those things I wanted to write something about for a while and then out of the blue it came.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I love the imagery in this - very original - don't recall anyone else comparing love to a blanket of snow...Your love poetry is always shot through with sadness - probably true to life though.

No disrespect to Stefan but I would stick with frame.

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A good piece, connecting the science of archaeology to the progress of man - nothing really changes, does it?

Comment is about Future Archaeology (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Very funny piece - and for a man, quite insightful as to courtship from a female's point of view.

Comment is about Candyfloss (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Loved it - you really capture the beauty of mermaids - well rendered poem!

Comment is about mermaid wedding (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Cynthia, your enthusiasm always comes across as genuine and lovely, and your praise is prized, as it often balanced by careful criticism, and morale-boosting. Don't stop, please! The nomination was for WOL poem of the month, for next Jan! It is made by the month's previous winner, in this case David. I must admit it has gone under my radar in the past, but I guess it pops up in the Features section?

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Tu me fais toujours fondre le coeur avec tes mots si sensibles et doux...

xxxxx

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Sexual Personae: Art and Decadence from Nefertiti to Emily Dickinson, by Camille Paglia, Vintage Books, September, 1991.

My friend in Canada forwarded this information, bless his pea-pickin' heart.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Ayup Jim lad! I just added an audioo for yuoo! (With a bit on the end - of her tail!) Swish swish!! xx

Comment is about mermaid wedding (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

This is very interesting, Josh; I like the way your mind works. Actually, IMO, the word 'why' is the one word least taken for granted; so I don't quite follow your logic here. I find the last verse rather limps to a conclusion rather than whamming home a goal. In today's world, pictures can 'lie' as well as words. You cannot believe everything presented as 'proof' in a photo. This is a sad state of affairs, to have such a rich idea reduced to doubt. But a young, modern writer does have to consider these things. Always with respect, as you know. See you soon, I hope.

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Original item by Joshua Van-Cook

Greg, do I sometimes come across as insincere? I would bend over backward to avoid that. But sometimes a poem makes me want to jump up and shout, the connection with someone else's mind feels so good!

What nomination?

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Original item by Greg Freeman

Just a daft ancient piece (much like myself!) xxxx

Comment is about mermaid wedding (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

as per usual Pete,brilliant! one teeny tiny suggestion..retain/suspend instead of frame? thank you-Stef

Comment is about cryogenic (blog)

Terrific. "search myself to smithereens" is just one of several very memorable lines. There's an awful lot in this one. I'm sure I won't be the last to comment.

Comment is about Dusty (blog)

Hi Greg, Nomination was well deserved. You're well overdue for recognition on the site. As for the pic, I hope it reveals the inner man. I was quite impressed with myself for 'uploading' it. Next hurdle is the MP3. Need one of the kids home to show me how to do that. Way too clever for me!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi David. Cheers for the nomination - a happy new year for me! The welcome news coincided with an email from a colleague congratulating me on a headline I'd written, which doesn't happen very often, I can tell you! He'd also spotted something in it that I hadn't, which almost makes it on a par with poetry. Almost. Thanks for your suggestions about my samples; it's true, I suppose, I must spruce up my act. Good to see your pic, too. Mine's a pint of cider ...

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

wow! fave song...(look of love)

Comment is about Dusty (blog)

Of course, I was hooked by the very first line of this, Ray. And I only noticed the title afterwards! It's well-structured and rich, but the funny thing is, to me there are two separate poems there. The second one begins, "the detritus of all the days." What do you think? The mood and language of the second half is quite different; more mysterious, and suddenly there are two people there instead of one. But Dusty ... don't get me started. What a voice, and what a girl! That Bacharach song is probably my all-time favourite

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Good morning 'C'-have you tried catchin em-with a word netter? ta in the meantime-Stef.

Comment is about Fed Up (blog)

Original item by Crackling

I guess Greg I am attempting to write in a more reserved way, more minimal, less description, more "show", less "tell"! All due to the writing course really, but it will be interesting to see, if my poems "tone down", whether anyone will like them! Bugger!! ;-)

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Interesting to read that you went on an Arvon course. I really enjoyed the one I just went on but it threw me a bit, I know I need to improve by masses and I have an idea of part of what is bad about my stuff, but it is so hard to try and refine your work without losing your poetry voice. Keeping at it is the best idea I guess! I haven't really tried sending off anything to poetry magazines, but there are so many! And of course, the rejection slips will make me question myself even more! Sometimes it just seems the easiest option to just write tons and bung it all on WOL (my strategy so far!)but that won't maybe get me anywhere in the long term. HELP!! xx PS Just saw your comment on my Field Boundaries poem. Thanks! You have spotted the change in tone. This is all due to the Arvon experience. Even the place is Totleigh Barton. xx

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks for your comments on 'Invictus' Cynthia. As for your question I can see what you mean but the rhyme scheme of the second and third stanzas was what I was trying to follow through with. The additional assonant line in the first stanza was simply coincidental.

- Josh

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks, I wrote it at night where I'm generally at a creative high but my spelling suffers. I'll take into account your advice about the first couple of lines. But it generally takes me a while to think of alternatives.

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Original item by Andy N

This poem is a departure for you, Ann, I think; a more sombre tone than we're used to. But I like the process of observation and carving words out of the landscape ... "beneath the ashes and the oak" and the sense of, is this all there is?
"Betrothal, birth, baptism, gentle death." And I know you could easily conjure up a more uplifting, folk-ballad type of poem from the same sentiments, too.

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I used to work at Kew Bridge Steam Museum. Well worth a visit, esp if the engines are in steam (some weekends, I should think they will be in steam this weekend as it's bank holiday). It used to be a water pumping station, and the engines are massive things, many built in Cornwall. They have lots of other old machines that they've rescued from other pumping stations as they closed down. The huge standpipe tower is unmissable! You can see it for miles! (So that's your weekend sorted then!) xx

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

Hi Ann glad you liked the old Gasometer. I've wanted to write something about it for Ages. Funny you should mention ones near Kew. My son has just moved to the Richmond, so I've started exploring that area.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hallo Ann. Well done for plucking up the courage to talk to Helen Dunmore; does she live in St Ives? I tend to profess an anti-celebrity scorn which probably just masks shyness. I didn't talk to Carol Ann Duffy about poetry at all, just football, a bit. After the reading in the evening my walking compadres queued up to have their books signed, and mentioned that we had been in the pub that afternoon. I just took their pictures to put on my Facebook page - but at the same time talked to a very nice lady who runs the Much Wenlock poetry festival which had taken place just up the road a few weeks before.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

hey Lynn...watch out for jumpin bones Jonesy-dinner with him,means fish n grips! and maybe a can of coke-if yer play yer cards right! made me chuckle in a disgusting sort of way-lol! keep em coming-as the bishop...no never mind..catch you on the morrow dearie-bazzin regards-Stefasadoorpost-xx(B-xx)

Comment is about Candyfloss (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you Larisa, I'm glad you like it. I am giving the last stanza some thought, actually. Love, Lynn xx

Comment is about Candyfloss (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks Lynn(guardian angel poem)xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks Cyn(guardian angel poem) xx
BTW - Midnight Gardens - I think I am just a bit thick sometimes. I'm not dyslexic or anything, but sometimes I read some of "The Greats" poems also & for the life of me, they may as well be written in Chinese. Oh well. xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

This was a real walk. I do feel sometimes that you can feel the ghosts in the countryside. It's like when you enter a really old church, even if you aren't religious, there's this feeling. And it sets you into the landscape. We all have a place.

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Wot's BTW? Den! xx

Comment is about PMT (blog)

Original item by Alison Smiles

nearly everything - and BTW - who rattled your cage ?? :)

Comment is about PMT (blog)

Original item by Alison Smiles

I HONESTLY don't know what you mean. Poor little innocent me! But, 'tis true! xx

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks for your comment on Untitled - you bastard

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

This poem is so beautiful! I love it so much. You sound like a real woman.
Do you remember " Gone With the Wind"?
More than that: may be it's better to say: I would better become a dancer if you hear my answer. But! Of course tomorrow. For you, I am sure, it won't be a sorrow.
With love and warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about Candyfloss (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

An interesting explanation Dermot. Also interesting to see that the self centred, egotistical aristocrats and monarchs should be personified as a woman. Maybe that has something to do with Elizabeth II - that's the only reason I could come up with...

Comment is about Spectating (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

Alright then... what about Buzzar's flaps...Mind boggles..

Gusxx

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi, Stefan, my dear mentalman. Hi, Lynn!
You are the most kind woman. Thank you so much for your nice comments.
With love and hugs, Larisa
Larisa

Comment is about My Foolish Heart (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

No Gus - a shaggy old buzzard!! xx (Field Boundaries)

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

No Gus - a shaggy old buzzard!! xx

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

a shaggy tree.... ?? now there's something worth barking up!

Gus xx

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Original item by Ann Foxglove