Thank you! I will search for Flook and immerse myself in his politicking-kicking world -- he sounds a joy. Have a sumptuously creative weekend. xxx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Thank you John

Yes I often wonder how many of our merry band here on WOL bother to study construction beat and tap out the rhythm. Painting words to a drama or a scene.

I used to set workshop sessions years ago, but now I just play with myself.

By the way I hope your teeth are nicely settled and safely in a glass beside your bed as we speak.

Thanks again
Gus

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Thank you John

Yes I often wonder how many of our merry band here on WOL bother to study construction beat and tap out the rhythm. Painting words to a drama or a scene.

I used to set workshop sessions years ago, but now I just play with myself.

By the way I hope your teeth are nicely settled and safely in a glass beside your bed as we speak.

Thanks again
Gus

Comment is about Jack Came Dancing ( Re - Post Oct 2008) (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Hello Fatima, your translations are sumptuous, scintillating and have a kind of mysterious tranquility at their core. Absolutely beautiful. And huge congratulations on winning the Wigan Slam!

Comment is about I wish I can live life by Abu Al Qassim Al Shabbi translated by Fatima Al Matar (blog)

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Hi Kealan, thank you for your generous comment on Snow White. Heck, with that sort of encouragement, I may even write another poem!

Comment is about Kealan Coady (poet profile)

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thank you for comments on 'outsider'and thank you for all your very inspirational poetry.best regards.Stef.

Comment is about Steven Dark (poet profile)

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Hi Fatima, i too would like to express how lovely it was to meet you at Wigan and to congratulate you on a superb performance. powerful, spiritual and very moving. Thankyou for making the journey.

Janet.x

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

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Gus, thank you... I must say your first poem about your father is still haunting me, so powerful and very well delievered.

Fatima x

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

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Fatima
You held me spell bound... well deserved winner.


Gus x

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

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Isobel, thank you, you're so kind :)


Sophie, thank you, the journey back was shorter, and less stressful, no queues or delays (phew)!!


Winston, yes the trip was worth it, I have attended many poetry events before but I have never felt so welcome and so taken care of as I was in Wigan... what a fantastic group of people xx

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

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Hi Fatima... The big adventure to Wigan paid off! Well done you. Win

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

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Are you willing to pay? I,ll just fetch the wife.She loves your poetry.good one Wytchy-Stef.

Comment is about sex in dangerous places (blog)

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Hi Max. On a roll on WOL I think. Great stuff. Win. P.S. Like your blog / website thingy bob too

Comment is about For You (blog)

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Ann
It is a bird indeed.
I don't recommend however that you google "goatsucker"!
Myth has it that the nightjar suckles from goats at night. I've never seen one while I've been at it.

Comment is about Goatsucker - Villanelle to Hell's Angel (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks kealan. Your comments are welcome and you paraphrased the sentiment of the piece exactly as I meant it. :)

Comment is about I WILL NOT bow low to none who deserve it (blog)

Original item by Steven Dark

I really enjoed this, the repitition is fucken class but i thought a different ending mite do it more justice (just my opinion)

Comment is about insurance (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Nostalgia is one of the most dangerous emotions possible, for good and bad, this poem (for me) captures this constant boundry surrounding the mind's most delicate regions.

Comment is about looking back. (blog)

This is a great piece, revolutionary in theme, worthy of popularity, you have caught the anger of the common man who is reminded everyday of the chain of command forced upon him by the demons of profit. For eg... the royal family.... WHAT THE FUCK DO THEY DO? the queen has 220 million in the bank simply for being born into a certain family, its a fucking disgrace.

Comment is about I WILL NOT bow low to none who deserve it (blog)

Original item by Steven Dark

Well layed out and fluent.

Comment is about For Fortune (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

thanks again for the comments and critisizm, its much appreciated, i'll get straight on them.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hey,
i really like the line 'the bike wrapped around me like an exhsausted lover' its a good description. i have come off of mine afew times,Donna.

Comment is about For Fortune (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

Sorry Max - this is getting boring now - you're just SO GOOD! ;-) And don't change your picture, never be ashamed of being young! xx

Comment is about For Fortune (blog)

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In fact, perhaps I should change my picture.

Comment is about For You (blog)

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Thank you for the kind words Antony - if you want to see more of my work then go to : http://somethingeveryday.tumblr.comwhere I'm creating every day.

Max

Comment is about Antony Owen (poet profile)

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Thank you everyone. And yes Antony, I hope people judge me by my words rather than my face.

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

Ann

I'll dance with you lady !

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Max I have to compliment you on writing a poem of this quality and from your photo you write with a wisdom that belies your tender age.

I'm very impressed with this poem, it appears you craft an image trying to avoid generics and you have a good control of meter and are you one to look out for?

I think if you keep writing, accept critiques like flowers then you def will.

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

I think I get this but the line 'Once five and then four' delivers my paradox - though that is more my problem than the poets but if this is an adults recollection of parental break up despite it being strong some may struggle with it.

Again however not up to the poet to write for everyone, some of the best poems come from a place that can;t be explained fully.

The last 6 lines are great and I like the way this poem is written with absolute refusal to feel sorry for itself.

Comment is about looking back. (blog)

Hi

Thanks for your comment on Broken Babies it was kind of you to make time.

I just read your poem Wife & Mother and you yourself write with a passion and energy. The lines (all of them good) which stood out to me were I have kissed the lips of a dead man
and inhaled as his last breath failed.

I always admire poetry that leaves a map of the persons heart that wrote it.

Comment is about Alison Smiles (poet profile)

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Nicely written piece Max. I particularly like the use of a non-word like "nolight", it shows inventiveness without unbalancing the lightness of your words. Well done.

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

oh I love this Kathryn, I feel the same way exactly about my little girl :) are you coming on Saturday? It will be nice to meet you in person!

Comment is about For you. (blog)

Ann
It is a bird indeed.
I don't recommend however that you google "goatsucker"!
Myth has it that the nightjar suckles from goats at night. I've never seen one while I've been at it.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Stuck Unsaid is a very powerful poem. Two great performances from you last night.

S.

Comment is about Louise Fazackerley (poet profile)

Original item by Louise Fazackerley

A very delicate poem Max. Lots of nice lines, I really like
In the shadows of nolight I hear your footsteps
irregular and dancing.

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

Boy! do I know exactly where you are coming from Kath.Would that happen to be you,middle rear row?don,t bollock me too hard if not! neat poem-cheers-Stef-x

Comment is about looking back. (blog)

Simply Beautiful.

Comment is about A short study (blog)

Original item by Andy N

This seems a fair question. There is no reason why it should be politically incorrect. From whom should we expect an answer? Putting it into street 'talk' doesn't reduce its seriousness.

Comment is about just a couple of questions (blog)

Wonderful poem, Dave, spot on in every way. And, yes, the personification of the teacup is super. How our minds do wander in weird ways in the middle of family mayhem! The last line is outstanding.

Comment is about Family weekend (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

I agree :)

Comment is about A short study (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Excellent, Kealan - the 'universal' ideas in bold fresh language. 'Creating sense from Nature's disfigured corners' is superb. You inspire me.

Editting point: when you are hyphenating words together to make an adjective, do not add spaces before and after the hyphen; they should stay 'tucked'. Unless this is a deliberate quirk, of course.

Comment is about I Wanted to be a War Photographer. (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

This is a lovely, intimate and inspiring short poem. IMO one of your best.

Comment is about A short study (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Congratulations on winning the slam Fatima. It was well deserved and you gave a beautiful performance.

I love your profile poem. Indisposable sadness often comes with excess baggage - don't you think? Beautifully expressed.

Isobel x

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

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It's a bird isn't it John? (Or is it a plane? Nonono!)xxYep, just looked in me dictionary - it's a nightjar!
OH! You did it to me again! I just listened to the audio and you give the game away on that! It's "highly camouflaged and semi-crepuscular" you know!

Comment is about Goatsucker - Villanelle to Hell's Angel (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I agree, a lovely poem.

Comment is about For you. (blog)

Thank you for the comments. I must confess that the "dedicated water damage claim handler" and the "dedicated loss adjuster" are total quotes from some tv add for an insurance company! I thought they were such marvellous phrases! I expect the man from the Pru or somewhere will be round shortly to arrest me for plagiarism! Must go and write the sequel entitled "Go to work on an egg!"

Comment is about insurance (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Magical!

Comment is about For you. (blog)

This is glorious! Is it based on the legend of Sweeney?
Have you seen The Mighty Boosh where Bryan Ferry goes feral in the forest and looks after Vince Noir?

Comment is about Goatsucker - Villanelle to Hell's Angel (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Dave hello. I'm sorry that this is so late, but many thanks for your kind nomination. It's been a very hectic time workwise and I am just getting myself organized on the poetry front again. Once again many thanks. Graham

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Ann the first two lines are superb. What an anti-hero, a dedicated water damage claim handler.......inspired!

Comment is about insurance (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

This is a charming piece Kathryn. I hope you find him.

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