This is lovely, Tommy. 'the sun shadows its darkness behind you and catches you looking at me' is superb. 'I know how old I am' is literally up for grabs - what does he mean? Any phrase that provokes real thought is like a pebble flipped into a pond.

Comment is about The bright bright sun (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Nice piece and the setting is clear and very observational.

Comment is about Walking home on a summer evening (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Wow, wow, wow. This is an immense poem.Fabulous imagery, every line had me nodding and smiling in recognition, it was so absolutely 'right'. I really do like this.
Rachel
x

Comment is about Force Seven (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

A great poem - like Pandora's Box - full of flooding ideas just leaping out of the barely-lifted lid. Or maybe - civilization in a thimble.

Comment is about Comparing Mythologies (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Ohh, this is absolutely beautiful. I already was sighing when I read the beautiful imagery 'the egg smooth hoot' and 'confetti of moths', then the last stanza just nearly had me in tears. Such a warm, honeyed poem, full of love.
Rachel
x

Comment is about Walking home on a summer evening (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

thanks for your comment - yes it was fun doing the filming but the editing took forever

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

A subtle, carefully made poem. Nice to see you blogging. Lovely picture too!

Comment is about Comparing Mythologies (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

had to read just one of your poems before leaving your page, i chose 'loss on paper' which i thought was lovely, i can really relate to it xx

Comment is about Alison Mary Dunn (poet profile)

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Hey, just passing by to thank you for my comment, really appreciate it!
When i get the time i'll have a read through the rest of yours, i have read 'The balloon' and really like it, i love the ending :)
take care! xx

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

So much for gods then? Nice work Tom.

Comment is about Comparing Mythologies (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Cynthia , glad you like my New Year contribution, thank you for your comments, they are always welcomed as they are intelligent and constructive.
I see your additions are well worth reading as always.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Cate,
thanks for your lovely comment on my latest blog. Hope it's getting easier where you are in the snow. The Taj looks mighty inviting.
I enjoyed reading it and glad you included the reality element as well as the beauty and the dream of visiting such a superb monument.

Janet.x

Comment is about Cate (poet profile)

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Hello Tommy.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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re the confusion Tommy-sorry-it was when you said you had a singer in mind-was it going to be you-I sensed caterwaulings!(a joke)-?Stefxx

Comment is about I Need Minds (blog)

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please.please! Tommy C! no caterwaulings! just shhmashin poems,that are concise,precise and,oh go on then! nice-see you in my unwet dreams. Stefano de Bougelier

Comment is about I Need Minds (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

oh yes! (I should read 'blogs' more)

Comment is about weather girl (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I like you thinking like you do! : )

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I like this too, it's subtle. And I always like .... dots in things - for some reason! I go to a local writing group and there was a new person there who said I shoudn't start a sentence with "And" !!! Pah!!! Might leave, or just start EVERY sentence with AND! Don't know why I'm telling you this, thought you might understand. xx

Comment is about I Need Minds (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

I like this Tommy..it sounds like a song..by who..i don't know..well, you obviously, but i'm trying to imagine who'd sound right singing it.or maybe you don't want it to be a song. in which case, I apologise. I like it as it is, primarily. Deb : )

Comment is about I Need Minds (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

thank you for thanking me for thanking you.. this could get silly... : )
it means, in Icelandic...the same as the title of the song in the link.deb x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

How lovely of you to write a poem about me Emma... that was a joke.....but I do radiate fantasy - or so I've been told...
Perhaps you could help Dave with his 'Harder' poem - he seems to be struggling.
Yours has some lovely lines in it - far to good to waste on a comment. You should post it. x

Comment is about Write Out Loud Outstanding Poems for December (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Thank you for making me feel welcome here, and for the lovely comment on my blog.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Emma - thanks for the lovely poem you left on the WOLOP blog - you should blog that one too! You just have to go back into mystic fairy and update it but putting WOLOP.dec in the tag at the bottom. It's not the end of the world if you can't do it. I'm sure people will be able to find it through the profile. Your comments are much appreciated. x

Comment is about Emma McCourty (poet profile)

Original item by Emma McCourty

Wonderful selections. Thank you for posting these. I read "Into the Void" twice. Will likely come back and read it again.

Comment is about Alison Mary Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Alison Mary Dunn

I read all your blog postings, and I enjoyed the time I spent there. I like ruins too, and a lot of your poetry is a bit like reading my own thoughts. Looking forward to more.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hello Ann, thank you for your kind words on Villtur Augu and my other poems too. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Two years ago is not long,I hope time if nothing else,can help to ease your sadness. thanks again, Debz xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Daisy Hope is made of mist and light
Has stars in her pockets
And moon dust in her hair
She speaks fluent unicorn and Luna Script
And can sign for hearing imapired snowdrops
She is purity and possibility




A guide for souls who have forgot
The geography of their past
The sum of their present
And have miss-spelt their future
A cosmic compass for the lost




She shimmers and shines like glitter
radiating fantasy
She believes the world began with stardust and magic
She explains the meaning of life in sequins

Laughter like blue rain
and purple high-fives
The sensivitity of a bluebell
and the dress-sense of candyfloss
Her dreams crackle like space dust on her tongue




She is Spangle-retro
with Love-heart inclinations
And Refresher sensibilities
She looks like a promise kept safe
pink ribbon secure
Friendship coloured
And sherbert-dip loved

Comment is about Write Out Loud Outstanding Poems for December (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Hello Alli, thank you for your lovely, kind words on Villtur Augu. There is double, treble meanings, you're right. It would be easier to just shout it in plain English sometimes,but i keep doing this. I wish you all the best for this coming decade, keep writing your lovely words too, sister muse, (I love that term, thank you) : ) Deb xx

Comment is about Alison Mary Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Alison Mary Dunn

Hello Cynthia and Happy New Year. .Thank you for your kind comments on Villtur Augu.I hope I didn't cause you to waffle for too long : ) I didn't mean the stone Angels, ( that sounds like a band) more about individuals who I could take to be one thing, but who could be another.Judging them by clouded thoughts when they could be Angels in covens. hmm, sometimes I lose part of myself..sometimes I also lose another person..but you're right,neither are dead in the literal sense, it just feels like it at times. thanks again for reading and giving my words so much thought, deb xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Rachel, well done on winning December Wallop! happy new year! xem

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Hi Isobel, glad people liked Cosmic Fairy. How do I tag the poem to Wallop? happy new year! em.

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hi John,
Thanks for your kind remarks about my requiem, and 'Close' - much appreciated. I have to say my favourite is the lachrymosa from Mozart's requiem - always moves me (yes - to tears!). Though I like the Fauré too.
Is it a bit barmy to like something that makes you cry? .....probably. Hey ho.
Cx

Comment is about John Aikman (poet profile)

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Hi Isobel.Happy New Year. : ) Love your new pic, you look so young..and innocent.. and thank you for your kind comments on Villtur Augu.One day I'll write a happy poem and suprise you..and me .. Debz xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Hi Ann, yes I was here before, I've just re-instated my personal profile - thanks for your kind remarks, glad you liked 'I had a name'.
Cx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Dave, thank you kindly for your lovely comments on Villtur Augu. The world IS a mystical place..sometimes anyway..sometimes it just leaves me totally mystified.. Debz xx

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi Beulah, thank you : ) I like your work but need to read more, very intruiging and intelligently written. HAppy New Year, Debz xx

Comment is about Beulah (poet profile)

Original item by Beulah

Hi Sheridan, I've really enjoyed reading your posts so far. You're work is full of strong emotion and inner thought. 'THE WORD WEIRD' is a favourite for me. I love the defiant ending which tells me you're always going to be true to yourself so please don't even change, simply grow.

Ally x

Comment is about Sheridan (poet profile)

Original item by Sheridan

Hi Debs, I see a double meaning in this beautiful write. The enigma of your words as always dances in and out of the images you create. As ever I love your poetry very deeply.
Very Best New Year wishes sister muse..

Comment is about Villtur Augum (blog)

Original item by Deborah Jordan Bailey

Hello Jennie, welcome to WOL. Can we see some of your work?

Comment is about Jenni Pascoe (poet profile)

Original item by Jenni Pascoe

Siobhan came to the club in her satsuma phase.
Stan was pushed past despite protests.
Saskia clocked a small bargain on tick.
Seth's burnt out carcase picked to steel.
Seb spent a night on the curb, bent.

And the club... well, it was a converted church for converted minds, shacked.Win x

Comment is about The antidote to boredom (article)

Hey, a mention
in the monthly blog
for writing that poem
about life in the bog

The challenge from Izz
is to write one called 'Harder'
Hmmm...an airbed, a ball, a balloon...
or something to do with ardour?

PS great choice - very much enjoyed this blog. Well done Izz

Comment is about Write Out Loud Outstanding Poems for December (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks for your attention Cynthia - your comments are always near the mark.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sorry Tommy, it was just so you'd know which poem i was referring to. Won't do it again i promise.x

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thanks for your kind comments on the weather girl. If you'd heard the audio the poem wouldn't have surprised you with it's ending! It features my son trying to sound like a dirty old man, and making a worryingly good job of it!

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

What's that then TC?
Everything in each line of the poem. :-)

JR.x

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Many congratulations Rachel. It's no surprise to me.

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

A veritable Ulrika of a poem Ann, absolutely on the money.

Comment is about weather girl (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Congratulations, Rachel. I would never skip over one of your blogs. I have found that certain poets become truly reliable to spend time with ... as I would choose a book.

Comment is about Write Out Loud Outstanding Poems for December (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Very good, Ann. Super ending. Turned the table upside down. I had no idea the 'male voice' was coming until the last four words. I have no problem with admiring other women, so your casual 'appreciations' didn't tip me off at all.

Comment is about weather girl (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Happy New Year to ALL the wonderful poets on WriteOutLoud.

Comment is about Andy Sewina aka Danny A Wise (poet profile)

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