Thomas, this is very emotional, brutally self-honest.I do not presume it is the writer personally. Such deceit as this seems to be is a killer if it bothers the deceit-er (so to speak); and nothing to bother about if it doesn't. 'I used to sigh away the smile inside' is really good. Perhaps the 'roadkill' stanza is just overkill. I can't think what it adds to your whole idea except unnecessary hyperbole. Other than the pangs of conscience about feeling free, I don't 'follow' what has occasioned the 'wish to die', the tragic tone. So, for me, I lose a sense of balance.

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That's great, Ann! I'm very pleased...one day soon I may get back up behind a mic, who knows! x

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Blimey! Can't wait to try one.

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I like toilet humour Jon, so I found this amusing.It feels like 2 separate poems stuck together though - was it meant to be?

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Hi Nash - I'm enjoying your bloggs. Ta! xx

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A very odd poem but I like your humour!

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Thanks Ann - unfortunately, I think my adolescent lust never abated.

And thanks Banksy - sorry it brought back those memories! If it's any consolation, I had similar experiences, the classic - I never told you but...- Why not? was my drooling and staring not clue enough?!

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I really like this Nash. "And do you remember during physicsI was always caught in your gravity?" is brill. I like the way the poem combines a bit of adolescent lust with a real romantic element. (And just think, Banksy was still at school when he was 211! Ooops, where's me glasses!)

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Hi, Isobel! I am happy to know that my comic poem "I am on diet" made you laugh. If it was not for humour our life would be so boring.
With warmest wishes, Larisa

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thank you very much

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This one made me laugh Larisa - it is good to have some humour on the site!

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Good afternoon Larisa-very naughty! do what I do-eat healthy,pot-noodles-mmmmmmmm!!Stefan-xx-its good to talk-but better to eat!

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haha buggerlugs! ah! now then,I,ve just run out of batteries for the v....tell you later-hehe-ta Kath-Stef-x

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Hi Dave, thanks for your kind comments on my Stan Laurel poem. It was fun doing the video, my son helped me with the editing. Never done anything like that before. Yes, taking a break from blogs but still around to comment I expect. Take care. xx

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Very enjoyable this, Ann. Well read too - and good to get a glimpse of you. Now all we have to do is get Chris Co to come out from behind his mask.

Noticed your comment on Anthony's profile. I do understand why you might want to take a break - I've just taken one myself. But you would be greatly missed. If you decide a break is what you need, I hope it's a short one.

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The reason you can easily fall over-is from the top heavy weight of hair!-me? no such probs-haha!add comb/median to your attributes-cheers my friend-Stefan-oh go on then and be damned-X!

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Good afternoon Dave-thank you for your comments on'Chained to invisiblity'-you say you wish I had not described you so well-not so my friend-because I did,nt include the words-gentleman-respectful-kindly-HANDSOME!-thoughtful-friendly-tough old(sorry)boot-and above all-open hearted-oh you make me sick with all your wonderful attributes-that I am bereft of! haha! ta matey-keep yourself warm in this precarious weather-catch you later..young(er?)man-Stefan(no kisses-people will talk!

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Hi Nash - I really like this one - takes me back to my own (shitty) schooldays. When I was about 21 I was out on my own in a club in bolton & a couple of girls who I knew by sight (only) from school came up to me & unashamedly told me about how their little clique of 3 all used to fancy me - great, I thought - where were you when I needed a shag ? Anyway, I wasn't too put out as I knew that the object of my unrequited desires at that time had been one Lorna Robinson (awesome!) - then I remembered that the other member of this gang-of-three had been the divine Lorna !! ...if only I'd not been such a wuss & just asked.

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Hi Winston - On Mondays I Fall In Love is tremendous!

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I think everybody has said it all already - well written, moving, & evocative of Tony Harrison ... excellent piece of work Anthony.
And I, too, am pleased you're back!
Cx

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A poetic Avon lady! Wow! Nice poem Kath. xx

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it made me smile, thanx! Olga

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A wonderful poem Anthony, full of ghosts. Your reading is very moving too. xx

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good comment on discursive apathy this morning. and good luck with this baby! xx

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Thanks for your kind comments on Withdrawal. Hope you're keeping well. xx

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Well written and well read, thanks Anne.

Comment is about withdrawal (blog)

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So many excellent images Anthony. Sad, but true reflections of how it was. Well written and read. I endorse all the comment posted here.

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I fear what I may write about pregnancy and childbirth may not be too nice Cynthia, and that many may find it distasteful, haha.I almost envy you having two at the same time, both girls? May have cut some of mine down if I could have doubled up. This will be the sixth time, and, if she is good with any luck she should be with us within 5 minutes of arriving at hospital - I have timed it pretty well up to now, and if alls well will be in and out - if not it may pertain to a very interesting piece of writing if I can get the use of my vocabulary back soon enough, I cannot stand being in the hospital, I pray that she comes on saturday, my sister Dana just happens to be a senior midwife, I would love to have her at home.xx

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Thanks for letting me know Ann - take care :) Best wishes, Dave

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Hi Dave,

Hope all is well with your world and thanks for your comment on "social." I'm still playing catch-up here I'm afraid, and there's such a lot to catch up on! I hope I will be able to find the time and inclination to be a little more active on the site.

Best regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

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Don't worry about me Dave, I am not the least bit down. x

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

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Thanks Isobel,

Your analysis is pretty much right on the money. Maybe I'll tell you all about it sometime.

Regards,
A.E. x

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Hi Tommy,

This seems somewhat of a departure from your usual. I can't add much to what's already been said, but I enjoyed the rhythm, technique, sentiment expressed and particularly this phrase:

"The memories remain
An aching loss of chances."

I know it's a peom full of "if onlys" but I always did have a bittersweet tooth.

Regards,
A.E.

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Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hi Kath,

"A puff of cotton drenched in the latest
Eau de Toilet,
sharp enough to bite your eyes."

Great lines.

Best regards,
A.E.

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oh do come in! did you bring any 'toys' with you-oops! thats Ann Summers-oops! how did I know that-haha! good one Kath-love the new pikky-love Stefan-x

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A great poem this Georgina - like someone said of one of your others - rather like Hugo williams - I like the style of this altogether. B

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oh right! thanks re Ann Dave-all safely gathered in! -Stefan.

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Thank you Isobel :-)

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Memories of the past that reflect different values...
Life seems to pass by so quickly now because everyone is in a rush.

One of my favourite lines:
'a jukebox sang that love was soft and times were hard'


So nice to have you back sharing your poetry again Anthony.

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re 'The seas of angst and hope'-pleasure to comment-Concerned about Ann,s whereabouts-She,s on a bit of a downer at present I believe.A thoughtful word or two from your good self and others might buck her up? best regards Dave-Stefan.

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Hi Ann - you are very welcome, a lot of inspiration comes from reading and I like to acknowledge that :)

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Thanks Dave - you are very kind.x

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I should acknowledge that reading Ann Foxgloves 'Withdrawal' set me to writing this poem.

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Good evening Dave-you cant beat lovely warm sentiments like these.A very nice poem-Thanks-Stefan.

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Excellent poem, Anthony - so evocative and with some lovely phrases. It's harder to 'do community' now, as lives have become so diverse, but it does still happen.

Did you really write this in Spring? It has a feel of Autumn about it.

Comment is about social (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Our hearts cry behind closed doors when love departs, tears that fall inside our very souls.... Sad but lovely poem Ann, best wishes, Dave

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

A sad one Anthony - beautifully read and constructed.On the face of it about the loss of a social centre but at the heart of it a different story. There is a lot to comment on; the loss of community spirit that arises when housing development ploughs ahead with no 'social' consideration, the certainty of our short walk towards death, the weight of all that history, the importance to the poet of the 'he' at the end. That social club and the man are one and the same - irreplaceable, I think. I would comment on your use of language, but I'd be here all day... I'm more of an ideas and emotions type anyway and this one moves me.So good to have you back. x

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Original item by Anthony Emmerson

We are living in a techno age arn't we. Could all this texting and icons stuff be replacing the old fashioned chatting up? Virtual dating... A bigger minefield than the real life equivalent I think. liked the sadnss in this one. It asks questions about 'is what we are all doing good for our hearts' win

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Hi Isobel, glad you can relate to whats going on in this... liked your extra comparisons. The shaking bird was a reference to the vibrating. As for the title ;-P , It is supposed to be a winking face with its tongue sticking out but in some fonts that have serifs the tongue doesnt look great. Generally accepted as meaning 'naughty' but I thought the tongue went well with the 2nd line. I have just found ;-9 which is supposed to be 'licking lips' and may be better. Win

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hi anne. thanks for all your astute comments on my poetry.
regarding the frustration toward men who cant dance I completely relate. as a ballet dancer in my youth the competition for the usually only male dance partner was fierce and I developed a well honed skill of relating to gay men :) In irish dance the male dancer always won everything and given the best parts and treated like gods cos they were so rare...in swing roc or any salsa type classes women would snarl and fight each other with bitching if they had to share their husbands with excess girl dancers specially as men like to dance with me cos im good! although some men just get that ole thing 'id rather f*** my dog than dance with you' dont worry i dont actually have a dog;)but the best dance of all for me is the argentinian tango...i still dance it as its open to all ages and is the most sublime intuitive dance between partners. i was fortunate enough to claim the best looking, best moving man in the room. Clive...i miss him so but hope to meet up again at the next big milonga then sweep the room all caught up in the thrill of it all...ah.
i love that you write about dance x

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