thanx mate:)

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Just saw your wonderful Cow poem, congrats on Poem of the Month. It is incredibly well observed, and you have truly made the cow a monumental creature. xx

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Felt I was making the journey with you. I've travelled on the North York Moors a few times many years ago, and believe it's one of the most romantic of our preserved railways. Greg

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How could you possibly blog something at ten to midnight on the last day of the month, Star Garter? Did you not really want it to be read?
Human relationships are incredibly complex - often sad and disappointing as your poem reflects... An interesting but sad one. x

Comment is about You Made Risotto, You Twat. (blog)

damn good poem, hope you don't get hurt

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Speaking of fans, I'm sure your many fans will miss your legs, though the new pic is great. Loved these poems.

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Good morning pickled Gloria-(no change there then)my horrendous queerhawk(i.e. wife)is so sorry you are not a trick cyclist,she would have loved to give you a ride on her bike-it is,nt fitted with bags of sugar as your CASTERED and not castored furniture seems to be.(thats a ner-ner to your usual poor spelling) lol!good job i,m here to check up on yew- yours,in a nutshell,effinSteffinxx pee-ess-nearly your birfday? not sixty already!(chorkles)

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

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Brilliant, and I hope it's not true. I was hooked all through, knew what was going to happen but you write with such a lot of life! Loveya!

Comment is about You Made Risotto, You Twat. (blog)

An early morning ps. you told me you were bilingual-for jeez sake,tell me not you are bisexual! if so,I just happened to have a photo of the wife handy-in all her lovely grotesqueness!Stefalaf.

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Hi Andy-re 'letter'poem-you threw another light on it-and welcome it was-cheers-Stef.

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Evening R.M.-having now learned the meaning of flummox-can you just spare a further few moments and tell me the meaning of-life/love/and the meaning of poems were your arse is hanging off the couch!back to the sanatorium-Stef

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Hi John. Great poem. Really like the subject and the way it was written. Ta for your comments also.
Regards Neil

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Original item by John Aikman

Dear Ann, thanks a lot for the comment. I really like Swimming with Humans. It is a really clever and cute poem and I love reading it over and listening to you read it.
On a personal note thanks again for the wake up call. In a way I gues I was having a rest. I have also been concentrating on my songwriting and open mike nights so I have been a little neglectful.
Take care, Neil

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Are you having a rest? Hope to hear from you again soon Nells. xx

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Welcome to WOL. What very good poems! I especially liked Visiting. Hope you enjoy WOL. It seems to be a bit quiet at the moment, has fits and starts! Maybe try a blogg in Feb? (Not tonight or it will disappear into January only to be found by those searching for a good poem to read!

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Nothing is ever wasted if you are a poet Star. I like your stuff. It seems to have got a bit mellower lately. xx

Comment is about Wasted On A Till (blog)

If you can't trust a dolphin, I don't think you could trust anybody! ;-)

Comment is about swimming with humans (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Cynthia, thank you again for your praise. I have to say I liked Indulgence very much, in particular, the introduction to the poem. I actually, cursed to myself because i hadn't thought of it because it is really very accurate.x x

Janet, thank you very much for your comment. I think Isobel and yourself are both right in what you feel from reading, and i too felt the desolation.
It's really good to know that my poems can stir up such emotions in the readers, even if i do find it quite hard to believe that i can do that!! Thank you all. x x

Comment is about Untitled (blog)

Bedpost is the term I generally prefer to tie myself to in that regard.

Comment is about Hearts and flowers and shit (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

yes thanx for your words. the two planes in the pic are the same as in my poem. the topic matter affects my views a lot so i did this poem. everything has a price including war. i find history fascinating, never boring, it reaches out to touch me.

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Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

thanx for your comments Cynthia on my poems. i watched a film called overloard about d-day the other day and took the a-20 havoc/boston warplane pics you see from it. the 2 poems are about the same plane, the film showed great footage of them flying over holland at zero feet and shooting up the dutch barges, as mentioned in my poems. i know war is futile and stupid but the imagery can be quite fascinating. pity the poor ppl caught in the middle tho.

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Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

Hi Val,
thanks for your comment on Mr. Skoulikaris and i think you're probably right. I've decided that i will edit the ending. I just hate the thought of 'fate' or 'death' as it were in this instance to be the ending so i might look for other ways around that. :-)

Are you back home now?
Janet.x

Comment is about Valerie Cook (poet profile)

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Hi Rodney,
thanks for reading and commenting on my poem Mr. Skoulikaris.
Incidentally, i feel you are probably right about soulmate not being quite right so duly editing.

Janet.x

Comment is about Rodney Wood (poet profile)

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OK, i fell for it too.
Like Cynthia, i didn't expect a chapbook either but you caught me in a reading mood.

1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, i thoroughly enjoyed reading and 'tasting.'
I'm afraid the others are either too political for my taste or would take too much searching for info. That's not a slight on your poetry, just a little ignorance on my part. I can be a lazy begger too. :-)

Janet.x

Comment is about CARRIB NOTEBOOK (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

This made me laugh.
That one line ''give them a false sense of security'' changes the whole theme of romantic love to one of possessive love or dominatrix, whichever term you prefer to tie yourself to. :-)

Janet.x

Comment is about Hearts and flowers and shit (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

Deep and affecting.

Cynthi'a comment made me wonder and after some thought, i think it depends on ones perception of 'tranquilizers'.
I know people who swear by them for making them feel better while others think of them as dulling the senses.
I rather liked the last two lines because it's open for the reader to think further than the ending of the poem.

Well done,
Janet.x

Comment is about Various Complications. (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

The thoughts here are genuinely compassionate and, I think, part of us all. I'm glad the poem ends with positive action.

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Original item by Carmine Grimshaw

Like the 'havoc poem' your description of the planes and the action is straight forward and venal; the imagery of 'deadly guns like vicious teeth' is sharply accurate in both sight and purpose. Past and present united with a question to finish the poem is good poetic strategy.

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Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

Mr Armbrister, I think this is an excellent poem, clear and unaffected, a 'telling' poem that needs no quirky imagery. After the strong real visuals, you end with 'war discussion/assessment', a chilling reality in itself.

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Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

I can totally relate to this.
Somehow though i don't feel the desperation that Isobel speaks of within it. It's more a recognition of the self and ones needs.
Once that occurs in a person, they can then begin to move forward and ultimately go on to find self love.

This is a very touching poem which will affect many a reader in some way. This is what i love about poetry. It makes one feel. :-)

Janet.x

Comment is about Untitled (blog)

I am not presuming this situation applies to you. Why should I? But your grasp of the idea is distinct and expressed with powerful imagery. It speaks with compassion and wisdom. I am so bold as to offer one of mine, just to underline the universality of those demons of your own thoughts.

Indulgence

there is no greater darkness
than the intelligent soul
self-induced
into depression

I need something
someone
a flame!

I spin
in a void
mindlessly
full of mind

never feeling the least hope
that one day
I may know
myself

Cynthia Buell Thomas

Comment is about Untitled (blog)

Well-written and very entertaining.
I would synchronize the tenses for full impact.

Comment is about Wasted On A Till (blog)

Excellent point about 'knowledge as a tranquilizer' and clearly explained. Thanks.

Comment is about Kealan Coady (poet profile)

Original item by Kealan Coady

interesting stuff m8.. it's certainly one for readers to rewrite several times.

Comment is about Various Complications. (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

Hi Val
Your far, far too kind, but I thank you anyway. Pleased you enjoyed it.
Steve

Comment is about Valerie Cook (poet profile)

Original item by Valerie Cook

Thank you Ann x

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Ditto all that Isobel has said. Powerful stuff. The idea of the black box is a good one. "I misplaced myself amongst the wreckage". xx

Comment is about Untitled (blog)

Incorrect Chris... for Onne is kissing and I am 'surprised'.

Do you perform your work?
If so, where could I catch this?

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Thank you Isobel x

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Thank you Isobel for your comment on my poem 'untitled'.

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I like this one too. It is unusual to describe birth from the perspective of the child and you have done it well. I think all births are pretty violent whether they are natural or not - lotsa blood, lots of 'jagged seams'... just why do us women forget and keep on doing it? I like the deification of the mother and the simplicity of the ending. You put it all in a nutshell - all the trauma and noise is over the minute the baby is put to breast. Beautiful. x

Comment is about Newborn (blog)

Desperately sad but beautifully expressed. Some very powerful imagery in here that really haunts you. The only consolation in all the desolation is the fact that this person is not alone - someone cares. x

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Hi Val, thanks for the comment re Kids In Buckets. Its also our first go at an audio as I thought I should modernise! I am hoping to take some childrens poetry to the Edinburgh Fringe for Jenny to perform if I can find a venue, if you have any tips please let me know as I have no experience. Anyway the reason I am commenting is its good to hear from you, I have missed you and hope you had a great and poetically inspiring time in Australia. I hope to see you again, Jane

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Original item by Valerie Cook

Enjoyed this poem when your daughter read at the Howcroft.
Thanks for posting Jane. x

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Original item by jane wilcock

Brilliant Steve,loved it.xx

Comment is about Baby Bobbies (blog)

A poem in true Dermot style. XX

Comment is about Hearts and flowers and shit (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

Ahh Dermot you shouldn't have, no really Dermot hahahaha

Comment is about Hearts and flowers and shit (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

Maybe I am always "other" or else there are lots of me's! Just enjoy inhabiting other worlds I guess!

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks for the comment on my purple cow!Much appreciated.
Rach
x

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