This poem is like life itself (he said pompously), it has a start and an end and is full of a mix of happiness, poignancy, sadness and things happening in the middle.
Too many "ands" says a pedant!
Seriously I enjoyed this one, I too was at a remembrance day event though in my case it was in a strange town and quite by chance.
PaulB
PS By the way Dave I thought you had recorded some poems with Alabaster - when are we going to hear them?

Comment is about Remembrance Sunday (blog)

Original item by Dave Morgan

'Course you don't know these peopleses! Long time ago now as the nose flies - and a Completely Different Course!!!
Not only that, you're a Bury gal! I know how particular these towns can be.

Best wishes all the same, in a cosmopolitan vein

Comment is about Gemma Lees (poet profile)

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well, I would like to know how to speak German, as they are part of my kin, but I understand your point! I think its a great poem, we do try and cant help it when those elected lie and cheat us.I can assure the camel lovers of this, be glad Im not in charge. But then they are just a pawn and thus cant be thought of in that way. Its very hard to figure out truth from fiction over here, the news is so bad and I must say it is un the UK. God, well I really struggle with that subject, seems the history of organize faith is so full of blood, I have zero to do with it, but part of me still believes in a higher power and I have had interesting things happen after prayer, that i wont go into, but beautiful and wonderous visions.So its hard to just throw that away. I think that within my life time I will see a revolution here in America, Im not happy about it, as I know it means death of some. I love this poem it makes me think as Im compelled to do daily.I really love your work . thanks clarissa

Comment is about I'm Glad (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Wondiferously splendourich!!!

You do these soooooo well!
There is certainly a place for your work in the world. More people need to know.
There must be a way of getting the right people to pick up on it and get you on your way.
You deserve it.

Providing, that is, if that is what you want, of course.

Comment is about The Marriage of Ellie and Carl (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Thanks Clarissa

I am published. On here. That'll do.

Comment is about The Marriage of Ellie and Carl (blog)

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I did "get" it and emailed you that I had.I understood some of it, but the cutting part Ill never understand it, I know for some its very real and they do it, but self mutilation is very foriegn to me.Pain as the tutor in life is a great line. Its not a failure.Im just happy go lucky me and have a hard time with subjects like this.So the fault is within me.Now I feel bad for asking a question.

Comment is about pain a tutor stasis (painatutorstasis) (blog)

Hi Clarissa, thanks for your questions on this.
The picture in this case is purely a metaphor.
I cannot explain the poem as it is just a stream of ideas, perhaps then, not a poem, it refers it seems to demons within and the cutting to feel real, maybe a diversion of pain. However it seems pain follows us around from one ill to the next and only the mind can finally exercise it.

At the beginning of the piece I had a vision of hiding things away, the stashing of the junk food, but later a more public display of desperation. It also refers to substances such as sugar or other drugs which may offer a high a quick hit release.

I would not like to explain the poem as that defeats the obect, however I would say that if it cant be understood then that is a failure on my writing. I always try and project something tangible rather than a theory or forced poem, I think as I gain more writing expierence I may be able to be more proficient. I wish to be as subtle as I can even with massive understatements being the paradox.

Comment is about pain a tutor stasis (painatutorstasis) (blog)

He looks like an interesting person.A pint and a chat may be what he needs. I think its nice you helped him and the poem and pic are wonderful. great work!

Comment is about a picture of the day (blog)

nice imagery Dave, you started a story there, I was getting into it! Just like when the party gets started and they pull the plug, the shortening of time, the passing of it, oh the lamenting...will you continue the story. An english kerouac

Comment is about Remembrance Sunday (blog)

Original item by Dave Morgan

Im more and more amazed with your work, you really should be published.Im a kid at heart and love your work... they make me HAPPY!

Comment is about The Marriage of Ellie and Carl (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Thanks Clarissa

I have different views from most people and I am happy with that. The world would be a strange and freaky place if we all agreed with each other. If anybody wants to discuss my views with me or express their own opinion I am very happy to welcome them in my Liberty Shed or any of my blogs.

I very much appreciate your comments on my poetry. I hope that you keep on enjoying them.

Comment is about Malpoet (poet profile)

Original item by Malpoet

its nice to run into old friends, and see places where we once lived. glad you had a nice time

Comment is about Remembrance Sunday (blog)

Original item by Dave Morgan

Malcom, I love your poems, and I may not agree with all your views on life and the world, I think its fine to believe differently then others, makes the world a cool place. You have wonderful poems and storys, the world is a better place due to you, and all humans, well except for some...haha take care love the piggy poem and the others

Comment is about Malpoet (poet profile)

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oh no, I just read about this. How could anyone kill such a great bird?On the Queens land?Interesting!So who was hunting that last week? Have they taken the evidence to the lab for testing and the guns?If it was a royal that did it nothing will happen to them, they will get away with it, just as ours do here.evil jerks

Comment is about Hen Harrier (blog)

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Congratulations to YOU -- Sugar Beat Suite is neat as a treat! Blimey -- lyricists unite, we have nothing to lose but our scansion! Fab, and groovy you!

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

Original item by Andy Sewina aka Danny A Wise

the tree looks like its in pain, however Im not sure this is all about a tree, if you have time please explain to me, as this is above my head.

Comment is about pain a tutor stasis (painatutorstasis) (blog)

Thanks very much Pete and Clarissa. I am not that productive really Pete, I just keep recycling. That is my contribution to saving the worl by not expending unnecessary energy.

As for a kids book, well that takes real effort and illustrations. I can't draw.

I think I might like to be a simple sophisticate though.

Comment is about Tabatha Bagginshaw (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

your poems are very nice. keep up the great work!

Comment is about Phil Golding (poet profile)

Original item by Phil Golding

Malcom,
this is wonderful, it should be published in some kids book, I enjoyed it so much! you have no idea how wonderful it really is! gosh Im amazed

Comment is about Tabatha Bagginshaw (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

what has happened with the destruction of those hen harriers is an unforgivable act. The monsters that patrol these testosterone laced killing grounds are lacking serious elements that make the human race a sustainable force for the future. Shame on the royalty scum that made this happen. Shame on the flat cap brigade need to shoot to fel alive fools, the frivilous spools of shotgun rhetoric seeps from lips laced in cordite and lead, and the dead and corn fed pay the price. idiots.

Mr Saunders, Peter is angry

Your poem is great, the royals.........hmm

Comment is about Hen Harrier (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Good old Bolton, eh. I did a degree at Bolton Uni when it still was Bolton institute of Technology. Is Malcolm Pittock still there? Barry Wood....
Bolton once had the best public library I have ever seen.
I worked for quite a while at Bolton Area Resource Centre running the Volunteer Bureau. Best job I ever had.
I'm telling you all this cos I think yer fab. An Moxy do too.

Comment is about Gemma Lees (poet profile)

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Malcolm you ar really whacking out the poems. I like the constructions, they always look neat on the page and I enjoy the sophistication and simplicity combined. 'jovian dune' - love that

Comment is about Tabatha Bagginshaw (blog)

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You performed it incredibly well at Dead Goods Pete. You certainly didn't mess up. It was great fun. I really enjoyed it.

Comment is about Central's a mess (blog)

in a few ways this reminds me of possums pearls, a childrens story told in my family only. its very nice, with a little more it could be a very good childrens story, lessons learned etc. loved it! could see the little animals talking!

Comment is about Hen Harrier (blog)

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well, its a valid complaint, however will the price of the ride go up or the taxes if they fix it up? Would it be worth it then?good rant! so much to rant about in the USA id be very busy if I did this type of poetry. But I know you feel better letting it out.

Comment is about Central's a mess (blog)

oh yes Sophie sounds good. Ok will give you a call or silly e mail that a hard to de cypher. or an email with a phone number

Comment is about An argument with nature (blog)

Freda! - your are superb. thanks for the magic...

peace n poetry, caroline, xx

Comment is about Freda Davis (poet profile)

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...love your flow! xx

Comment is about Anwen Lewis (poet profile)

Original item by Anwen Lewis

Thanks Clarissa.

Comment is about Summer (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

I lived in Austin over 20 years, this is perfect, I have seen them and you made it come alive again! thanks

Comment is about Summer (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Welcome!

Comment is about Rachel Pantechnicon (poet profile)

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Hi Sophie

Thanks for your comments and for following my links. Firstly the click throughs to gambling sites. I am afraid I don't know what these are unless they are advertisements by the hosts of my website. I do not gamble myself. As far as I am concerned anybody who wishes to gamble should be free to do so and I would not censor advertisements, but it seems a rather silly activity.

I am certainly a strong advocate of free markets and the economics of von Mises is not only sane sounding it works. Most notably it works to remove more people from the misery of poverty than any form of state intervention has ever succeeded in doing.

It is a tragedy that most of the world lives in economic misery. There are many causes for this and none of them come from free market activity. Major causes are protectionism by the rich nations and the maintenance in power of murderous, thieving dictatorships by international aid schemes and NGO's. It is actually the mega rich, like Gates and Buffett, who are doing most to alleviate 3rd world misery through their well run charities.

Obviously there is much that we could debate, but perhaps a poetry site is not the best place to do it. Can you separate art from the artist? No, probably not. That sometimes troubles me when I know of the racism, sexism and bigotry of the poets whose work I admire. Life isn't easy. Please feel free to contact me if you wish to challenge my views or put anything to me.

Comment is about Malpoet (poet profile)

Original item by Malpoet

its lovely, perfect in every way.

Comment is about almost empty (blog)

na your no prat and its not your fault that I havent a clue about tech terms on poetry.I would love to know what it is, if you ever have the time to explain. thanks

Comment is about Stallion (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Sorry. Last verse but one. I will try to speak English in future and avoid being a prat.

Comment is about Stallion (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

well malcolm, thanks for the cool story. I would have never noticed it, not sure what a penultimate stanza is.thanks

Comment is about Stallion (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

A fabulous poem, Morag. Some great lines in it, my favourites being:
Woman growing, woman stretching,
Through the shiny skin of girl

the woman growing through the girl is such a fantastic image

and

Through my blood new life is flowing,
Through my veins all futures pass.

the role of women in continuing the species is write small but understand large, in these two lines.

Though one line does not scan, for me:
So may taint me, saint, paint me,

I feel there is a syllable missing. But perhaps I am wrong?

Thank you for such a fabulous poem.

Julian

Comment is about Woman (article)

Thanks very much Clarissa.This is an account of an actual event. Travellers put their horses into a field next to a house I used to live in. They were there for some time and we enjoyed their presence. When the stallion was delivered one day everything changed. and it was pretty much as I describe in the poem.

Sorry I have noticed a typo. It should say 'crunching' in the last line of the penultimate stanza.

Comment is about Stallion (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

i was in a car accident today, not feeling well. im ok just very tired have to work sunday on matthews b-day.

Comment is about vivianes section (blog)

wow, its really very good. the ending took me by surprise. thanks

Comment is about Stallion (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

oops i posted the wrong audio link!!

No its not auto biog apart from Miss Davies who was my crush at school!

Comment is about vivianes section (blog)

you know what? You read very well, its like listening to a show, very animanted, wish I was as good as you are. good job on that audio!

Comment is about vivianes section (blog)

well thats a different poem on audio, its called come along dear, its interesting, seems like a convo between to people that are kinda rude to eachother, reminds me a little of my grandparents, except naught, and they never were naughty, its amazing they had any kids! its a good poem, just hope its not real for you.

Comment is about vivianes section (blog)

nice poems

Comment is about Anna Percy (poet profile)

Original item by Anna Percy

this is an amazing poem about the testing done on animals in the name of science and product safty for humans. It burns me to the core that they do this, I do the best that I can NOT to purchase products that are tested on animals. They do the most stupid things like spray mouth wash in their eyes, of course it hurtsand would harm a human, however if your stupid enough as a human to get it in your eyes then...well, must be retarded. ah great job!

Comment is about vivianes section (blog)

Merci mesdames. Viva les vivre, lament pas les morts. N'est ce pas.

Comment is about Springtime (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

this is a very nice poem,I enjoyed reading it, thanks

Comment is about Springtime (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Aperitifs-a-Plenty and the recrudescence of decency to intellectual joy to you! You are an harlequin with a wooden ruff which people mistake for a picnic table, spreading their molecular gastronomic foams like sterile cuckoo spit across it. Hey, but they're the kind of people who can find Nature in an upturned tub of generic curry powder, so what the hell! Lord-a-bless thee for thy beautifully conditioned, cask-matured words!

Comment is about Malpoet (poet profile)

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Je suis tres triste pour les frogs. Zut alors, les mauvais autres qui mange les petits bebes. Je regarde les frogs avec joie. Pauvre, pauvre petit betes! Je parle Manglaisfrancurdle. Oui? Bien sur je do just that.
Fantastique, Malpoet!

Comment is about Springtime (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

More wineful I think.

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