This poem is charming. Who could resist such a plea?
Ditto a 'Jonathan' lover; it's on a shelf beside my bed. I must get the Zen book mentioned here and have a look.

Comment is about Love and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Simply great poem. An insightful use of 'the constancy of change' idea which is both interesting and well constructed.

Comment is about A degree of separation: A degree of change (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

And there you have it: a fabulous poem wrapping all mothers into a communal hug.

Comment is about In the early hours (blog)

Hi Ann,

Thank-you for the tip. I'm not sure how that works. Here is a poem for you to read.

Carrying you

There is an eternity in that hand
when your fingers wrap around
the shakier experience of mine.

You feed, stop, smile, and look
so new into the old corrupt world.

You look into our eyes and just
register above the moon of food.
Your mother’s breast glides you
punch-drunk through the waves
of her nourishing milk-ocean.

The feast strengthens, empowers,
the great quench ennobles us all.

We are your parents, the well
that nourishes you, you disarm us.

We look at those small moments,
a mosaic-microcosm of you,
and we relish the tiny achievements.

Each step of development, we go
with you in awe of the wondrous,
of the greatest goal, of the banal.

And our prize is your smile,
the scent of your wisp of hair,
the touch from the minute
in those hands already creased,
folded for the toil ahead of you.

Our burden is to lessen the load
on your soft back.
We carry you happily
in the embrace of hope.

I paint with you in my arms.
I paint the future and carry you with me.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I thought this was really sweet. A lovely warm poem and it mentions two of my favourite books too (although I thought Zen and the... made me feel a bit inadequate....mainly cos I am sooo the person who would leave the tap dripping forever)
Rachel
xxx

Comment is about Love and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks very much both of you. I thought the subject matter might have scared everyone off. Glad it didn't.
Rachel
xxx

Comment is about My Dead Dad (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

It's one of 'those' words isn't it... I liked the poem; evocative and to the point. I understand some people find it offensive and of course it's been used as a term of abuse and as such is loaded.

It partly reminds me of when I saw the Vagina Monologues a few years ago, when the final invitation from the performers was for the audience to join in saying 'that' word loudly to celebrate it.

Cheers Cynthia. Iain ;o)

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks Ann, I felt cauterize was about the only thing that could be done! I take it you like a bit of 'felting' now and again then lol x

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I can probably see where you are coming from Graham. I must admit that 'cunt' isn't a word that I have ever considered poetic. I have used it once but it was in a funny rant - it brings out that wicked school boy humour in me - sorry Cynthia - I can't help it. However, it is good to read a poem occasionally that shakes you up. There is so much 'samey' stuff on here. When someone sticks their head over the parapet, you have to applaud them for their bravery and putting cunt to one side, there is much of merit in the poem.

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Vincent. Just to say, if you want me to see your comments, it's better to put them on my profile page in case I don't see your page for a while. You'll soon get the hang ot it. I love your flamenco poem. "jasper spanish" = great. Maybe you might like to try posting a poem as a blogg? Maybe just one to dip your toe in the water? You may get some more feedback then.

Comment is about vincent berquez (poet profile)

Original item by vincent berquez

That's very kind of you Ann to make a comment about my work, thanks.

Comment is about vincent berquez (poet profile)

Original item by vincent berquez

:)hehe hi there anne will certainly do another poem so watch this space ;) thanks for reading :)

Comment is about what shall i have? (blog)

Original item by JEFF.W

Go on! Be a devil and have them all! Then write another poem to tell us what happened next! ;-)

Comment is about what shall i have? (blog)

Original item by JEFF.W

Just had a quick look at your poems and they seem v good to me so I will be back to read again. Welcome to WOL.

Comment is about vincent berquez (poet profile)

Original item by vincent berquez

Crikey! When I read this for the first time I thought you'd had a turn Cynthia. Then I starting reading all the female comments applauding your bravery and I was doubly astonished.
I have never considered the word in any way attractive (usually reserving it for acknowledging BMW drivers). I would certainly never use it in my work, assuming I would be thought crude. However it does make a woman (using it) sound worldly.
Brave perhaps, but like Janet, I thought it lacked imagination as a piece. And I think Ben and Gerry's is better.

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

love this... wonderful...


Augusta x

Comment is about avocado (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Wonderful stuff Cynthia...although my eye brow is raised, or is that cocked mmmm, at certain of your admirers...

no matter,I this love this stong, free feminine poetry ... the word cream is just as wonderful as cunt in my view... but as they say if its nice its probably bad for you...

Augusta
x

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

believe me - there's a lot more than 2 of us out there: what a crying shame you haven't "come" across more of them :) B

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks, Dave, for your kind comments on 'The Two Sides of Pride' - you are right, there are still many needs around us (not all of them evident these days, which makes them more easily ignored if that is what one wishes.....)

I enjoyed 'Kids in a Cemetary' very much - lovely thought, that, kids jumping on one's grave!....

Lastly, I hope that you find retirement enjoyable: I have never been so busy since I did so!

Dorinda.

Comment is about Kids in a cemetery (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

No-one's ever told me my knob was old fashioned before! Somehow 'Cock' or 'Dick' don't do it for me (so to speak) and all the other euphemisms just stand out like a sore...whatever, when in a poem. There is something inherently silly about willies.

:)

Jx

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Ann Thanks again for positive feedback. This is a companion piece to my funeral poem Valediction. I had to write it, but I had a difficult relationship with the person involved, so it's difficult for me to have any idea about the poem's merits, so your comment is appreciated.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Lovely juicy poem. I'm not as brave as you. I wanted to call my Two Love Songs "Masturbation Song" but chickened out. Maybe I'll repost one day!

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

A truly fantastic poem Rachel. The rythm is so good, and with such a heartfelt poem that must be hard to do. And there's a lot of information in the poem, again, hard to pull off with such an upsetting subject. Really great work. xxxx

Comment is about My Dead Dad (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Hi John Glad to have discovered another fan of the blues!

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Powerful poem Kathryn. Cauterize me sounds so painful. I guess it's like when you melt the unravelling ends of a bit of nylon rope to stop it fraying. But maybe you could be gently rubbed into some nice soft felt! "Wrap me in cotton wool and felt me." mm

Comment is about Help me. (blog)

Thanks Janet & Stefen.

Comment is about The Tree (blog)

Original item by Valerie Cook

Isobel -
"Nice one Cythia. I think we should make this into a treaty and get all males to sign up ....the main principal being 'though shalt dine on me....' "
- some of us don't need much persuasion at all :P

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Can't decide whether you are inspired by another poem on here or challenged by it...
If you are darker still, I'm guessing there's more to come. Best keep my eyes open!
No - I was just telling cynthia that I also had a poem by the same name in my list & I'd post it if it wasn't too pervy :)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Deffo a worthy winner...how many awards is that now?

: )

Thanks again Izzy for a sterling effort. I think your dreams of a filthy Feb. are already being realised...and you wait until my latest poem; a thinly disguised paen to your journalistic efforts being akin to wrestling in butter holding a large caber. It is nearly finished. Just have to find a rhyme for cunnilingus and I'm done.

Keep up the great work.

Jx

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD OUTSTANDING POEM FOR JANUARY (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Cock or dick, John. Knob is very old fashioned - only used in connection with butter or cheese...

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Well, you can put me down as a 'yesss'...although I was indelibly scarred by an early girlfriend who found the word mortally offensive and I don't think ever quite forgave me for using it.

I have happy memories of my five year old brother calling me that over Sunday lunch...instantly I knew it wasn't going to be me that got into trouble over that one!

Not sure how it would work the other way round...so to speak. What's accepted poetic terminology for knobs these days?

: )

jx

PS Fine brave poem by the way.

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Nice one Cythia. I think we should make this into a treaty and get all males to sign up ....the main principal being 'though shalt dine on me....'

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I think I would have liked to see a different word used here purely for a reader to be able to use their imagination.
It is raunchy yet smooth and creamy too and i love it Cynthia because of that.

Janet.x

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

You have a sharp mind for creating a scene with some visceral images. I think some of the longe rlines like 1/2 & 5 could be condensed to evoke the images more concrete. Tangerine is a good image, a bitter fruit to be dissected, undressed and consumed (like love?).

The last 3 lines make a bittersweet and crushing statement, sardonic with a backhanded compliment.

Good stuff - mucho enjoyed.

Comment is about Wallpaper (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cunt
“cunt
One entry found.
Main Entry: cunt
Pronunciation: \ˈkənt\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English cunte; akin to Middle Low German kunte female pudenda
Date: 14th century
1 usually obscene : the female genital organs; also : sexual intercourse with a woman
2 usually disparaging & obscene : woman”
Creamy
Unabated
Nice
Terminology
I Like this one too Cynthia debzx

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Love the image of a turin shroud and the comparison you give is the exact opposite of Stendahl Syndrome (a real syndrome that causes people to hallucinate when faced by beautiful art). Some strong lines in here and some linking stanzas (maybe one or two of these could go). You have some good images in this poem and all it needs in my opinion is a bit more brevity to enhance them.

My fave stanza :

Faced with ashen supplication

From an irritating husband

Saying all the cliched bobbins

People spout in situations

Such as this

A promising poem.

Comment is about My Dead Dad (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

come on cynthia - tell it like it is - don't beat about the BUSH. great poem AND amazingly, I've also got one in my list called Vanilla Sex - I'll have to see if it's not altogether to pervy to post :)

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I too like the word cunt. Too many people are offended by it! I enjoyed reading this Cynthia, it's very good. x

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Cynthia Thanks for the kind comments. I think you definitely got what I was trying to do and am pleased you responded so positively to the last image.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I like the word cunt. You're right, I've had this discussion recently and when you get into the realms of 'lady-garden' and other ridiculousness it all ends in laughter.Rachelx

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I'm tired of wondering whether I should or I shouldn't. So I shall. I use the word 'cunt' in the greatest respect for its etymology, and the nicety of its exact meaning. Any other word is farcical.

Comment is about Vanilla Sex (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

The one I read was Some People are Crazy.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Ah yes, the dream time indeed! It does seem so long ago now, yet on the other hand, more vivid than ever. Thanks for looking at Andy Williams and Sandy Denny. The latter feels fragmentary and unfinished to me, that I haven't done her justice. So I will have another go at it some day. Btw, I see there are two different John Martyn biographies on Amazon, and one of them is to be reissued, updated presumably, later this year.

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

Hi Helen Fancy meeting you here! If you posted your German contract it would be good for anyone suffering from insomnia. On second thoughts maybe not. I think you've seen everything I've posted so far, except Valedictory.

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

Hi Greg Just caught up with your poems on Sandy Denny and Andy Williams, both of which I enjoyed. Both took me way back to the dream time!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Interesting idea and funny poem about the sperm whale. Love the last line, the image of the shy dolphin. Like the ostentatious coving line too!

Comment is about Liv Torc (poet profile)

Original item by Liv Torc

Welcome to WOL. Sounds like you've done a lot, and that you're a busy person! Hope to see some of your poems here soon! ;-)

Comment is about S'hi D'Amour (poet profile)

Original item by S'hi D'Amour

Hi Gus, xx hope your well. Love the new pic of you! Keep writting, you are the best!! xx your yankett ha

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Hi Dad! Managed to find you on here and will have a browse through the new stuff soon - now off to bed. I'm exhausted as I also produced a total masterpiece today (well... a lengthy German contract for secured transportation of valuables but it was v. well written if I say so myself ;)) x

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

Mr Tom-does this mean I will have to get the blunderbuss out of moffballs!hehe!I see more than one conflict of interests-be at our house pub closing time.I remain yours thankfully.Stefan.

Comment is about I see the future (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll