This poem has the same effect as the picture in a way - it is very good and very clever but it makes me want to SCREAM! x

Comment is about Relativity (m.c.escher) (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

There is an animated version of this work on UTube.
Also some discussion about recursion on this site
http://www.pxleyes.com/blog/2010/06/recursion-the-art-and-ideas-behind-m-c-eschers-drawings/

Comment is about Relativity (m.c.escher) (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

I see you've got time to put your feet up, Dave! x

Comment is about Dave Carr (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Carr

Thanks you lot! I am going to try and write several poems about artists models. I do life drawing from time to time and the character, the aura, if you like, of the model affects the drawing totally. Even if she never speaks. And they are all so different. I'm reading about the lives of the models painted by the Pre Raphaelites at the moment. Fanny Cornforth - Yea! xx

Comment is about lifemodel (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Tomas, your skilfully-crafted poem about the comeback of the corncrake is heart-warming, especially in its wider aspirations. The mournful music is beautiful, too. Greg

Comment is about For the Corncrakes Sake and Mankinds (blog)

Original item by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh

Wonderful. I love form poetry. I'm glad there are people out there keeping it alive.
Dave

Comment is about Spenserian Stanza (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Tomas,
Great poem. Enjoyed listening to it and reading also. We saw and heard corncrakes on the Isle of Mull last year. Very distinctive call but not unpleasant. I like the way you did this.
Dave

Comment is about For the Corncrakes Sake and Mankinds (blog)

Original item by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh

Hauntingly mesmorising.
As always Deb, you weave together beautiful words that reflect
the heart and soul...

xxx

Comment is about Displaced (blog)

Original item by Deborah Jordan Bailey

I think this is superb, absolutely fabulous. One of the definitions of 'true poetry' (can't remember whose) is that 'after you have 'paraphrased' all that you can, the words that are left constitute 'real poetry'. I think this poem qualifies.

Comment is about droning light afterswagger (blog)

Original item by owen calvert

I really enjoyed this Cynthia. Your explanation of the form made me want to try the style out for myself.
At the risk of showing my ignorance once again, the text you use here reminds me of the likes of Tennyson and Byron. They are still the greats even today in my opinion, they hold an element of nostalgia for me and when used with powerful words, doubles the emotional effects.
Love this,
Janet

Comment is about Spenserian Stanza (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

You are so canny, and brilliant with words to encapsulate diverse ideas, seeing esoteric and convoluted relationships everywhere. I am in awe. Poor Judas - to have to bear such a burden through Christian centuries, and, in my opinion, unjustly too. So, of course, I liked 'the bibles like banana skins'!

Comment is about The Art of Judas (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Great poem, Ann, one of your best. It scores on every 'poetic' level: insightful idea, vivid imagery, total reader involvement as you develop the scene, and a smashing 'twist' at the end. Complete with new-age COLOUR! Great finale.

Comment is about lifemodel (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

What an absolutely charming piece of work Ann. Several lovely words here. Agree with Stefan and also
the last four lines. A great observation on how we are all hopeless once in love's grip.

Comment is about a pinch of salt (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Cynthia,

I always find it very stimulating creatively to write to a strict form, in that it imposes a rigid discipline one's thoughts and a focus on one's purpose. You prove that beautifully here. We shouldn't lose these forms, they enrich the diversity of poetry and its history. I for one am really pleased to see you revive it in such a successful fashion.

Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Spenserian Stanza (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Thomas,

I liked this a lot. It illustrates perfectly the irrationality of the things we cling to, seemingly without reason. I get the feeling that this may have been written somewhat from a personal perspective; either way it works excellently in communicating a feeling of silent resentment. I particularly liked the image conjured up by:

"There's no reason now
there's no alliance
perhaps to reminisce
for a short while
on a dark cold afternoon
but nothing more
in these new lives."

A very worthwhile and thoughtful read.

Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Letters To Old Lovers (blog)

Original item by Tom

Hi Tomas,

I read and listened to this with great interest. As a child (many, many moons ago!) I recall hearing corncrakes in the poor hay-meadows of the high Peak District of Derbyshire where I grew up. I always thought it sounded like someone running their thumbnail over the teeth of a comb. This is a wonderfully informative work, made even more relevant by the haunting audio. I admire your skill in putting it all together and sharing it on youtube.
You pose a very interesting question, if only our compassion for the animal world were extended to our fellow humans.

Much enjoyed.

Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about For the Corncrakes Sake and Mankinds (blog)

Original item by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh

"Pull Apart the Perfect Nest" is an excellent poem.

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

"If" and the world cup poems are so cool!

Comment is about Marvin Cheeseman (poet profile)

Original item by Marvin Cheeseman

Thank you, dear Mike! Your comments inspire me to write more and better.

Larisa

xxx

Comment is about Falls and flights (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Hi Cynthia. a worthwhile exercise I think. Never heard of this form. Really reminded me of the metaphysical poets. did you feel that the form made you write like that? well done witht this one. win

Comment is about Spenserian Stanza (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Larisa, this is a really good poem. Thoroughly enjoyed every word.

Nice one

Be Well.

Mike

xxx

Comment is about Falls and flights (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

nice on dave. lol . win

Comment is about World Cup Haiku (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Hi dave...thanks for commenting on "It only Ends Once", much apreciated. win

Comment is about Dave Carr (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Carr

Hi M... thanks for commenting on "It only Ends Once", Well i must read it next time we meet then! Win x

Comment is about Marianne Daniels (poet profile)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Hi Ann - thanks for commenting on "It only Ends Once", nice things pop up when least expected (A cliche but true)Nice new pic by the way :-) win X

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Dave... Thanks for commenting on "It only Ends Once" just need to go to the place in th photo now! lol . Thx win

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

hi Isobel - thanks so much for reading and commenting on "It Only Ends Once". your comments made me feel I have created a nice place to visit on a day when i feel abandoned. :-) Its a 'settling' poem i feel. Win x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hi Alison - thanks for reading and commenting on "It Only Ends Once" glsd you enjoyed it :-)

Comment is about Alison Smiles (poet profile)

Original item by Alison Smiles

hi Jack...welcome to WOl. hope you enjoy exploring the site, Winston (Admin)

Comment is about Jack Pascoe (poet profile)

Original item by Jack Pascoe

Hi adam, welcom to WOl. hope you enjoy the site. winston

Comment is about Adam Gregory Pergament (poet profile)

Original item by Adam Gregory Pergament

Thomas,you know I am a fan who wouldn't skip over your name. This one is really good. And three years ago too. It works a universal situation without soppiness and, for me, tough irony as indicated by both your clear-eyed honesty and your choice of sophisticated vocabulary.

Comment is about Letters To Old Lovers (blog)

Original item by Tom

I had a great holiday - studied up a storm 'just for fun' - and sweat buckets over two archaic but wonderful forms of poetry. This nearly rendered me bananas - but I persisted. Any comments very welcome.

Comment is about Spenserian Stanza (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

If France win the world cup thingy will it be garlic shrugs?? ;-) x

Comment is about World Cup Haiku (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

A lovely fluid feel with the rhythms and rhymes Thomas. And so true, life moves on faster for some than for others.

Comment is about Letters To Old Lovers (blog)

Original item by Tom

I like this Josh!

Comment is about The Colour Red (blog)

Original item by Josh Coates

did they catch you for it Josh? good one-cheers-Stef.

Comment is about The Colour Red (blog)

Original item by Josh Coates

Ann
You'll catch your death like that! Didn't your mother ever tell you to wear a vest?
Oh, loved the poem.

Comment is about lifemodel (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Anthony, thanks for your kinds words about Waveney; it was the product of a railway trip to Beccles on a very sunny day. Cheers, Greg

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Hi Isobel, thanks for your comment...
and give up poetry? I can't do that, it won't leave me alone :-)

I don't think the subject of the poem is in denial, hence the question mark in the title. I think the subject of the poem is fully aware.

Janet.x
ps I don't think i'll be on here again until the move has taken place. Just tried to blog a poem but there was no space to place my entry :-)
Such is life!x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hi Andy, thanks for your lovely comment.
I thought it about time i started to write again. :-)

Janet.x

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Thank you for your kind comments Winston. I have an interview and article i did with John Cooper Clarke last month - I am just trying to work out how to post it on the site , maybe I should send it in as a feature or something , how do you think I should post it ?.
Cheers

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Odd though this may seem, you are the first person to ever ask me for beauty tips...

I find growing my hair down to my eyebrows helps to volumise the lashes - though this is not always easy for the male ostrich.

You could instead leave your eyebrows to grow bushy - another little tip of mine!

Or, if you bat repeatedly, this also has a volumising effect - be careful who you do it to though, it can be misinterpreted as an preliminary mating ritual...

You look very manly in your new pic Winston - though I keep wanting to turn the picture round cos you seem to be defying gravity!

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Hi Winston, thanks for your kind comments. I really enjoyed hearing your Best Before End on this website, I think I'm approaching that myself! I'll hopefully be over to Hebden in July or August depending on my work shifts. I really enjoy hearing your poetry there and I wrote this poem inspired after hearing you there the last time: She wants to hold my hand, she wants to hold MY hand, YES!!!!!!!!!I am loved. Cheers again, see you soon matexxxxxxx

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

dear Emmu, How do you volumise your lashes? Win :-o

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hi again steve. hope to catch up with you soon. always great to hear your words. Ther is certainly something engaging aboutyour work. Maybe I should come over to the Beehive again. x

Comment is about Stephen Pass (poet profile)

Original item by Stephen Pass

Steve-life aint complete when there aint no meat! ta beefmeister-Stef.

Comment is about Steven Kenny (poet profile)

Original item by Steven Kenny

hi there

You have made my evening Ann X

Comment is about for ta-ta (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

That's a lovely pic Ann - your eyes look very blue!

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

ta Marianne re my milarkey cowell poo-em-Stef

Comment is about Marianne Daniels (poet profile)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Oh what a beautiful photo! You luminesce! xxxxx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove