so really you're a "Stealth Bomber"

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

I know you did Ann and am very grateful for it, it just struck me that all the comments on the man overboard one could be really really funny if you pretended they were about the Poo one....I wasn't being very clear was I? :)
As for the masculinity thing, I am stuck at the moment writing about my late grandad, I must've written 3 this week that have ended up being about him. I dunno why, it's not the anniversary or anything and he's been dead 6 years but also a lot of the things I remember about him were about war and the navy and drinking. Think I'll get it out of my system eventually.
Rachel
xxx

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

I did comment on THIS poem too Rachelpoo! It's a totally diferent kettle of fish. Your latest output (no, I'm not talking about poos again!) seems to be taking a more masculine turn. V Interesting! xxx

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

I, like Isobel, must have a dark sense of humour too cos I laughed!I did enjoy the poem, I'm a sucker for nostalgia, very evocative.
fab.
Rachel
x

Comment is about Martin (blog)

Original item by John Aikman

Hiya Greg, ta for the comment, you were close, it was(paraphrased from) one of my Grandad's experiences on a Flower Class Corvette in WW2,
Cheers
Rachel
x

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Yeah, it was him indoors indeed....I'm more of a five second stealth evacuator myself and rarely produce marvels!But look everyone...if you read these comments as if they were on the poo poem instead, it's hilarious!!!I've just laughed myself silly, and I haven't even touched a drop!Thanks for the comments everyone btw,lotsa loveRachxxx

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

No Mr Banksyperson, it was her HUSBAND that squeeezed it out previously (so she says!!)

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Funny, I wasn't at all surprised that it was you who had the best collection of floats, spinners and spoons and that they were all arranged in a pretty cool box too! ;-) I love poems about childhood memories, and this is jolly good! Hope you are still friends! xx

Comment is about Martin (blog)

Original item by John Aikman

Maybe I have a very black sense of humour but this really made me laugh!

I started off by thinking it was going to be a boring old poem about fishing - I should have know better...

I fell for it hook, line and sinker!

xx

Comment is about Martin (blog)

Original item by John Aikman

This does take several reads Cynthia - am still not sure that I have read it enough to comment. I love the contrasts in this. I am presuming this is an illicit relationship - if it can be called a relationship. She is very much the observer, connecting with her environment, emotions and nature. He is in the driving seat, disconnected - driven by the physical end 'he fixed the centre line'....
Sounds like a familiar story LOL
I like the way you use nature to reinforce her guilt and perhaps sense of self depreciation/deprecation.
I find the repeated image of daisies interesting. In the first instance the daisies are blind and rebellious, challenging the sun. In the second they are burnt and remain sightless. Are you comparing the woman to the daisies? I thought it was a sad poem.

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I found this to be a tense and edgy road trip, not a little dark too....... 'Goblins seeking sin' and Satiety all hint at darker things.
Atmospheric
TC X ;-)

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Lovely to read your work Thomas, your poems are always very thoughtful and this one is, I think beautiful. xx

Comment is about The Prettiest Music (blog)

Original item by Tom

What a lovely poem, I for one are glad you are singing again Annipoo
Luv TC XX

Comment is about on finding a voice (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I see you've squeezed out another fine one :)

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Ann- thanks for your comments & I agree - we all want to be loved; the ones who play it cool are only fooling themselves. Banksy

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

A very good afternoon,happy smiling Lady Jane-thanks for comments re-There but for the Grace.Yes I agree regarding this poem being performance piece-best regards-Stefanx

Comment is about jane wilcock (poet profile)

Original item by jane wilcock

I have really enjoyed this. i admit I prefer the more descriptive poems and this does it for me. the car journey is great

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Not sure I totally udnerstood this edgy, descriptive offering Cynth, but it sure gave an exciting ride.
Absolutely LOVED this bit...

"Through blank panes stiletto shadows

From the thrashing trees

Bounded down the bleak corridors

Like goblins seeking sin."

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Freddy Welcome to WOL. good to see you bringing some of your words to this site... hope to see more soon. winston

Comment is about Freddy Macha (poet profile)

Original item by Freddy Macha

Hi Cynthia, thanks for your comment, helpful and insightful as ever. I've corrected the typo. I can't decide about the opening line, I did wonder about it for a while but then I just got used to it being that way. I may yet adjust though... Cheers, Thom

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Yes.

Comment is about on finding a voice (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

You are in a groove now, Thomas, and the ideas beautifully expressed are just pouring out. Your work has the intensity of honesty, speaking for us all.


Did you actually mean 'bottles that once help parchment messages'? Also I do wonder if 'paracetamol tablet' in your opening line wouldn't be stronger just with 'tablet moon'; the brand name doesn't add much, and I think it jerks the rhythm around. I realize you are likely suggesting an 'addiction to OTC medication'.

Comment is about Echoes For Answers (blog)

Original item by Tom

Makes you catch your breath somehow. Very good. xx

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Great poem Cynthia, uneasy, tense and very easy to see it all in your minds eye. Love the goblins bounding down the corridor seeking sin! There must be a shady tale somewhere behind this.

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I can see the scenes 1,2,3 and 4 myself, Cynthia.. I do like a good story within a poem, and I enjoyed this in particular the lovely last line.. Nice one

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

This is very powerful, Rachel, tight, economical, uneasy and tense. It made me think of the Falklands war, and an Exocet missile coming out of a clear blue sky at one of our ships. I might be a bit off course, but that's what my navigation chart is telling me. Greg

Comment is about Man Overboard (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Hi Rach-haha too re poo! one day I swear! I,ll take you away from all this madness and bodily waste-we will grow old together like two old and mothballed camels,and sing hymns in the loo! excre'mentally yours-Stefpan.(nearly bedpan but not quite! shite!)

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Good evening Cynthia."with odd punctuation of a one-light town" beautiful line from a stunning poem!So very much enjoyed.Poetry in motion,one could say.best regards-Stefan

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi John
Mnay thanks for the compliment.
Feel free to give it a go. I won't tell anyone in York if you don't.
I suppose it is the type of poem that you could have written.
I'm very flattered for the time taken to leave your comment.
Steve

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Tommy
I'm not sure my baby bobbies are old enough to vote in the new ballot.
baby bobbies balloted by BA?
Steve

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Nice one Steve - I wish I'd written it. (I might pretend I have if no-one's heard it at the next York Open Mic!)

Comment is about Baby Bobbies (blog)

Well you know what they say about us when the policemen and teachers seem to be getting younger don't you?

Very tongue twisting poem Steve.
Janet.x

Comment is about Baby Bobbies (blog)

I think it is time to reprogramme your satnav Dave - this poem screams frustration to me - sometimes it just feels good to be naughty without beating yourself up about it...A super poem that many may identify with.

Comment is about Satnav life (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

well let's see it the babybobbiesbitethebate and 'staff' the cabin crews at BAbbyAirLines

Comment is about Baby Bobbies (blog)

In the development of characters, mood and story, it could be read as Scenes 1,2,3 and 4.
That was a good observation, Graham.

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I need to read this a little more before commenting. There are some lovely words here, but I am finding it difficult to separate what looks like two pieces of work that have been spliced together. Was it your intention?

Comment is about Summer Storm (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

This needs more than one read, Phil. It is good, singing with some lovely images. In my opinion, I would section it, for a bit of eye and mind relief as we absorb your thoughts of past and present.

Comment is about Discoveries Highway (blog)

Original item by Phil Golding

Hello Cynthia, thank you very much for your comments on January. I suppose it's all to do with the looking back and forward at the same time, the Janus thing, January often being the most miserable of months for many. thank you again. Graham

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

A good relationship covers all subjects. Absolutely hilarious.

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

ta Mrs M-re-only me n the queerhawk-ah! but for the failed wings of youth,the encroachment of time,the obligatory impression of Mr potato head,and ale spent coffers-wouldst thou surely have been falling at my size twelve-feet that is!but if I win the lottery-and have a head transplant with george clooney-i,ll get back to you.How dare that man of yours belittle your reputation on here-tell him from me,he is a cad and a boundah-this could mean flintlocks at dawn outside Asda-in your poo-em there was no mention of,when in times of constipation,calling for your betrothed to run up stairs with a pair of scissors and deleting the exposed, withdrawing the rest into the interior.funny poo-em though Mr and Mrs Mac!-Stefan.

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

This made me chuckle!
brill,
Rach
x

Comment is about the end of the world..... (blog)

Original item by JEFF.W

Tee hee! Glad you all enjoyed my crap sense of humour! (snigger)My other half was appalled when I said I'd put this on here, bless him, he's mortified that you all know he does poos now!
Ta fer the comments and jokes,
Rachel
xxx

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

this blog is really going down the pan

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Love the title and the humour - just up my street... So this is what you produce when you involve a man in the equation - I should have known it! x

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Topical, humorous and some clever words too. Nobobby at all is classic! Well written Steve.

Comment is about Baby Bobbies (blog)

The next time I go I will be anticipating the fraction of friction with some trepidation. Well done Rachel, I'd like to say it was a stinker but I guess you had to be there. Graham

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Holy shit batman - quick pencil & paper...... I feel a blog coming on

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

mega !

Comment is about Baby Bobbies (blog)

So this is what is has come to!-MY SAINTED AUNT!already she is heading to the futt of 'ar stairs.And as for my flabber?-its never been so ghasted!I see you are quick to shift the blame McGladders!almost amounts to being shit on.Beautifully disgraceful!I shall only speak to you in future,when obliged to thank you for commenting on my poems regarding each one as werk of 'eart! good read Rach-albeit with hand over schnozz!-Stefanitelynotnicexx

Comment is about They Can Be Polished (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Thank you Francine, it's very kind of you to say that. x

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