Hi Dave - yes, I see it! I also see a funny little yellow person waving! How do you DO that? Many thanks for the info about photo stuff - none of which I understood! ;-) xx Nice poem, very touching. I love the line "to venture forth with loves energy by my side".

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just popped in big Dave to say goodnight-hope you had a good day on W.OL.-see you on the morrow kind sir!-Stef.

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I liked it all Win! xx

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Hi Ann, Re Tyne-Dogger-German Bight. glad you liked the section you pasted up. Thx for reading and commenting. Win x

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Actually me next planned one was goin to be called "Iron Lung". Anyone??

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a great poem but Very sad - can you write a cheery one next ? or I'll email you some Tommy Cooper jokes - it's hard to be sad when you're laughing. XX

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HI Isobel Thanks for the comment. I started this one off at a workshop recently and all the young 'uns didn't have a clue about why the sheets were chilly. Spoiled rotten they are with their CH and double glazing.

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This is a tale to suck us in Heather - frankly I wanted more...... Please? :) Best wishes, Dave

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I thought it might be, the metaphysical is such a wonderful area to explore. And I'm so with you on the paper copies. I started my paper anthology before I ever put a poem to type and I've lost enough computer files along the way to continue with it.

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Thanks for your comments on a few of my poems Andy. Glad that you liked them and I'll take your advice on board.

- Josh

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Thanks for your comments on Nornesaynce Lynn :) I would have loved the chance to put on a play of Jabberwocky at school - the closet we came was the Mikado, hehe. Best wishes, Dave

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I think it is great that you inspired Graham to write a poem Ann. I read this second and expected it to be of a very sexual nature. It was interesting to see just how different it was to Grahams. I like the different take on it. Incubus here is loneliness - invading your body and consciousness with all the force that a lover might. I found it very sad - I guess ashes might refer to the kind of loneliness that comes only with bereavement. There is much to admire in the poem. I like the 'gritty dry-eyed morning' line - a great opener.
I think it might have been a good idea not to mention the word loneliness and to express it otherwise - the invasion of emptiness if you like...
I enjoyed this cos it made me think and was a very different take on a subject matter. xx

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Oops nearly missed this poem, Dave. It reminds me of the only play I was ever in on the school stage - The Jabberwocky - I played a momewrath and had to outgrabe! Very clever, Dave. xx

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Good evening Mrs(common sense)Dye! yes I,ll never understand the need for excluding-considering the 'motto' of W.O.L is 'encouraging poetry performance'-but to be fair,it does,nt mean everybody does it-there are lots of very kind helpful people on here-not that I want to-but we can,t tar everybody with the same brush eh.-thanks Lynn-enjoy the rest of your evening-Stef-xx(Benjichops!-xx)

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I agree - this is very touching, Ann. It says so much with only a few words. Love, Lynn xx

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Isobel - look what I've found - the Chav's version !
Suits you madam !
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In fact it's got me already thinking of Succubus, perhaps I shouldn't though.

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I really like this piece Ann. The last three lines are really snap the whole piece shut, like waking up. It's interesting that you have balanced the sexual nature of the incubus with the loneliness analogy.

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Yes... The forgotten ones - a very thoughtful reflection Dave.

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No, not that Paul, Stef! Thanks for the lovely comments, have to say my novels are nothing like Mills and Boon, but have to concede this poem probably is! Thanks again, Stef xxxx

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this is an interesting project. I might write something from it...thanks

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i love this...its perfect.

reminds me of the folk loric tale, the red shoes.

are you able to make it to the 'misery begins at home' book launch, salford crescent Aug 19th?

id like to see if you could read if you wanted to? I think your work compliments mine and I am fascinated by myth. would be good to chat with you x

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Lot to like about the poem, the sentiments, obviously, and the sonics. I do think the last couplet is a bit over the top, though, and it would be a better poem without it.

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Dave. Thanks for your comments. You're right, looking at things with new eyes is precisely what poetry should do.

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Heather. Thanks for your very kind words. You've enough writing ability already to be aspiring to higher things than my talent! Try Simon Armitage.

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Good evening Larisa-I would be more than happy to help you,if I can-but,don,t forget to help me if you think anything in-MY-poetry needs correcting(don,t say all of it does-lol!)look forward to reading your forthcoming poems-Stefan-xx(M-xx)

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I really enjoyed this Tomas. A good, serious point, made with the help of a beautiful cat cannot go wrong in my book!

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Heather, I've been away for several days and am only just getting back into the loop. I enjoyed your comments on my last two pieces, especially 'the little leaf'. Perhaps this poem is too close to the metaphysical, like fairy tales, fables and myths whose real value lie in their undercurrent of life teachings. That 'little leaf' was an instant idea and a great effort to capture. Your bio sure shows a lot in common with my background. Save ALL your stuff in hard copy too; paper might yet outlive electricity. Runes in stone are a bit over the top. :)

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Thank you dear Stefan for your correction. You are very warm hearted man. You know that English is not my native language and I sometimes don't feel the exact meaning of this or that word. With love, Larisa

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Good morning Larisa-beautiful poem indeed! but do me a favour please-consider changing the line

'The fight with ignorance and harm'

to-
'The fight-AGAINST-ignorance and
harm?
well done! well written nevertheless-Stef-xx(M-xx)

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Dave
I wouldn't change your view of Malton entirely - I should have explained that the players in the poem were cousins.

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Hey!! brilliant Lynn-Mills and Boon-Dye.....at last I can get rid of my plastic 'friend' the final climax is over!! or is it...watch this sexy space-cheers L.D.-Stef-xx-(B-xx)ps-the 'Paul' is,nt he of W.O.L admin fame is it Lynn? lol!

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Hi, Bernadette! Thank you so much for the comment on my poem "It seems I wanted too much". With warmest wishes, Larisa

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Thank you, dear Lynn.

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Hi, dear Lynn! Thank you very much for the comment on my poem "It seems I wanted to much" With warmest wishes, Larisa

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Also, forgot to say, just love the picture that seems to be looking through a wave.

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Wonderful, Larisa, has to be one of your best yet, I think. xxx

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true

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Thanks Lynn for commenting on'Troubled Mother'we must also remember all the poor Souls who have endured sufferings much worse than our own of course.the type of thing in which you are involved in I seem to recall,when it comes to animal welfare-well done you! I do my bit with regards to that subject, but I think I have done enough poor me'ing for one day.Really am always grateful for your all round kindness,s-sleep well,and have a happy weekend-my best to you and yours-Stef-xx(B-xx)

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Well done Ray - arresting and thought-provoking. What poetry's meant to make us do - look at things afresh, with new eyes.

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That's certainly changed my view of Malton.

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I have a theory that windows are more interesting than television most of the time. This confirms it. Great punch at th end. Win

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Hi larisa this is really beautiful and the swans are gorgeous..love bernadette x x

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Good poem dave. I have been a carer of the elderly for many years and relate well to your words .its a sad poem as i do believe there are bad carers and good carers. I myself have always been very good and well respected for my caring abilities i am pleased to say...best wishes bernadette

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Good evening lovely girly-thanks for comments regarding both our Mothers-and indeed you are so right! hope you are well my friend-and!-I,ll catch you later-enjoy your evening Bernadette-Stef-xx

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I know the feeling!! ;-)

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Ann
There'a a lot happens inside my head. (Not so much outside it).

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Blimey Anne That was a quick response. I've only just this minute put it on. I hadn't posted anything for ages so thought I had better show some signs of life! Posted a comment on |Greg's the other day, but surprisingly no reply. Maybe he's on hols. Anyway nice to hear from you again.

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Wow John!!!! I love the repetition in this (and I expect she did too!) Off to bed now - all on my own!! ;-(

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Thanks for kind comments. Graham, I see what you mean but the "very nice" was sort of put in as a cliche to show the normality of the situation, and the ref to Classic FM was to explain why the music suddenly appeared.Maybe I could have said that the radio was on, I'll have a think about that! xx

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