Wow Peter, This is sad, so many die this way.alone

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yikes what I mean to say is I do understand it fully.
but parts relate to my life others are my friends lives that i feel. pisceans, it seems take on pain from others and this is a trait of the ol fish sign!

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thanks for your feedback.this poem just appeared in my mind.i don't understand it fully but that's not the point. the poem is for everyone. i feel the subject matter but may or may not have lived it.

once again I feel our best works are typed straight out with almost no alterations. this idea works for my stuff, how about you guys and gals?


thanks

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Pete - your poem has a sadness to it that is touching. I have an empathy with this poem and would like to think that the answers you're looking for are already inside your writing.
Splendid stuff. The more i read it, the more i can relate to it. Interesting.

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Hello, Lenford

… Torun'- I wonder what was so special about the city of Torun, besides Copernicus and his place of birth there. Your thoughts are well expressed from the view of the experience traveler, mirror reflection from your trip. Thank you for sharing your write. I have enjoyed the treat of reading it!

Regards,
Zuzanna

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haha very funny one. It is great!

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Hi Peter, This is very nice.

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Oh Pete

This is beautiful. I especially love the last line, it could be a poem in itself. As always, your use of questions provokes a profound response from the reader.

A lovely, lovely poem.

Mel

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Hello Philip

WOW!! This is very magical and dreamy - tried to imagine being a passenger on this trip to that magical Island. Meeting all the souls there and drinking coconut milk. Sounds so good to be true. Fantastic imagination to tackle this poem...Thank you for sharing your passion for poetry...Zuzanna

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Hi, Darren
Well, perhaps we look at life from different angles. Not all will be able to get that perfection. There will be some obstacles and hardships that one encounters. The poem has a lot of life WISDOM’

I run through the garden,
a labyrinth
of my life,
and still
I have not found
my center yet.

Every day to discover and continue what life offers. Agree with your opinion, the above stanza makes perfect sense - we run in life like in a Labyrinth - that was what I had in mind - All makes perfect sense!… Thank you...Zuzanna

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HI, Paul
I like the stanza. The content is very rich. It asks for more...It will be a great to read more of your writings.

Thank you for sharing...Zuzanna

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Hello Carol ~ All your poems are very creative. You have a vivid imagination and fantastic mind that creates all sorts of writes. Did enjoy the futuristic poem the Year "2020"-Creative vivid and tasty with all those Cyber fruits etc...


"The gift

Spread your arms to catch the wind
Keep the rain in the skies
Absorb sunlight through palms open
To air unhindered
And sweep the moon on its side
Fill it with pity
Set it free
Let it fall to earth
Accepted,
The gift of experience"

THE GIFT"' - It is somehow my favourite.

Fabulous Poetess you are!!
It is great pleasure to read your words.
Sorry for the loss of your little four legged friend.
I love animals and my favourite are dogs and horses. They really are good friends of a man.

Thank you for visiting with me on my page.
Warm Regards,
Zuzanna

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Thanks for your encouraging words about my poem 'hurt'. I do tend to try and write from within and it seems that your poetry too is inspired by emotional events that still sound pretty raw.

Poetry is a conduit into many worlds and when your emotion travels with you it makes the writing and the reading process that much more enjoyable. Great stuff to read. I can't say that i agree with Zuzanna on it all making sense. I get a feeling of confusion or a hesitation about something. Mixed emotion tied to a decision in life. Listen me - i sound like Russell Grant the Astrologer!

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HI Peter, wow, this is different from what I read most of the time from you, is this really you? Im sure I would not know this side of you ever. How is Rose? I remember a rose, and a friend, that all seems so long ago faded into dusty dreams almost forgotten. nice poem

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Oh and the Baby is beautiful ! Is that a granddaughter? You dont look like you could have kids old enough to have kids yet.

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HI Carol, this is a very nice poem about us poor females havin babys, I had 3 and never want to have any ever again, knock me out cut me open and get it over with. I tried the "natural way" did not work for me, nothing like being in pain for 24 or more hours with nothing to help, you can say walking and showers,breathing and the like help, but to me it was a load of bull.Sorry Ill recomend drugs to any poor female in labor. Love the pic, your little dog is wonderful!

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HI Peter, This is very nice, I felt like a baby for a time and could feel it all and see it, just as you have written. Im so glad others enjoy bringing babys into the world, I have had friends ask me to be coach etc, and the thought makes my tummy flip, its really to personal of a time, and I have zero desire to be a part of it. I know people think that strange of me as I have had three kids, but I assure you had I been able to remove all from the room I would have, Hahaha Infact I did order people out of the room, with a YELL, get out freak and take your camera with you! now I look back and feel bad for yelling at them, but for me that time is personal and not a party.take care and enjoyed the poem Clarissa

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Hi Carol~ Loved the cute picture too!!

Beautiful baby...Is that Pete when a babe?

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Beautiful Dedication to Pete!!
Thank you for sharing....Zuzanna

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Hello Melissa~ Excellent write. Creative - filled with a lot of metamorphosis. Makes the poem stands out. The expression like running in your garden of life and did not find the center yet. Like a labyrinth you are feeling sort of lost there. But it all makes perfect sense when the reader follows your thoughts. GREAT JOB!!
Thank you…Zuzanna

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HI Melissa, this is such a nice poem. Do any of us really know ourselves,or where we are going? I really enjoyed this poem and felt a connection to it. thanks Clarissa

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Hello Lauretta

Strongly expressed frustration in a word form. You have a talent to show the reality in this world of craziness...The picture worth thousand words too.!

Admire your imagination and creativity.
Thank you...Zuzanna

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Pete, this is your best I have read so far!
Beautifully written. Almost with tiny details of the new born arriving and yes you spoke his/her feelings of the experience seeing the new World behind the Wall.

SUPERB WRITE!!!

Enjoyed the entire poem.
Thank you....Zuzanna

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Lovely poem. Pete. Thanks

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Check out Luke Wright of Aisle 16, he has a long running campaign to be next poet laureate, don't know what impression he's creating at Bucks House but his reviews are good. I always thought Tony Harrison should get it but I'd settle for RM.

Dave

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Its good to the start the day with a smile.
And this made me smile. A lovely thoughtful poem Pete.
I'm sure we do hold a memory of our birth.

The midwive's aura is a mix of hope fear and love. I hope to be at the birth of my fourth grandchild in May, I have fear because I want everything to be fine and I love the unborn child already.

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I love this and really really wish I could have written it, its got the lot.

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this is great stuff.

I really love this part of 'in sleep'

On grubby skin
A bedpost leg
A rotten peg
A spring un-sprung
A mattress wrong
A sheet undone
A little one


when I read this selection of poems I was quickly taken in had to read all.

as Julien says, very tightly written, tricky thing to do.

original and bitter sweet
I see the influence of being a mid-wife, how this must open your eyes and spirit to sometimes the tragedy but more importantly the fantastic things in life

I think that a career as a mid wife must give you such a huge platform of experiences from which to draw some very emotionally writing.

I find myself intrigued and I don't know why, and I find that intriguing in itself.

I feel strange as I spent a while on a photo assignment in Billinge Maternity Hospital, and more recently Southport. I think I found the room in which I was born. The very first view, the very first wall upon which I gazed.

you have inspired me to go write a poem.
I have the urge and its always the emotion that drives me.

Your collection of poetry is inspiring.

thanks

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Chloe Poems said:

"This book of young people's verse will have your sprogs agog with humour both cheeky and endearing. The right side of risky and just a little frisky 'We Are Poets!' promises mirth and learning from the offset."

Pat Longmuir said:

I got my copy in the post this morning and have hardly stopped smiling since. I've read it from cover to cover and love it!"

A Year 1 pupil from Holy Spirit School, Netherton said:
"I love your poems so much, I think you deserve a treat!"

And Ms Thomas said: Thanks for including my book in your news section - it's greatly appreciated which I hope you know already! Thank you.

You can also preview some of the poems at: www.creativewomensnetwork.co.uk/CWNWeArePoets.htm

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this is a lovely poem thanks Pete

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I liked this poem, it was fun

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Pete - you do this very,very well. The emotion and feeling is palpable (is that a word?). I've just listened to your poem 'jealousy' on your CD and marvelled at its delivery. Is there a hint of Gel 0 C in this one?

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Im not saying its wrong to have a book, just dont shove the cover in my face, ill find it my own way
thats what I meant

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Hello Malpoet

Beautifully written Tribute poem to a sport hero.

To bad that the good ones die young.

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Hello Philip

I enjoyed reading your beautiful writings. All the poems are excellent! I regret we do not have the opportunity to hear the writer to read his/her poems on the stage… Most of these performances take place in Toronto or the cities near Cosmopolitan Toronto. Reading loud it is a great pleasure for the Author as well as for the Audience. Then you can also hear others read their work, which must be fabulous experience. Your romantic writes are the best; you know how to use humorous lines that catch the audience attention.
Thank you for reading my ‘Sentiments.’ I appreciate your comment.

Hope you had beautiful Valentine's Day...Zuzanna

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Phil, your words make me smile everytime
great poem, romance has to be funny, or its not worth it

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You should write more often Dave. I enjoyed reading about your Long Good Friday.

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Thanks Julian
Where's the Wirral ode show poets?

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Hello My Gorgeous Abi,
Happy Valentines Day my darling - how are you? I miss you lots and lots and hope to see your beuatiful smile in the flesh very soon.
Love you my honey.
xxxxx

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oops think that should read 20th - ah well Jim's a God of any century - interesting fact for you - do you know that they 'The Doors' got their name from a William Blake poem. ooh and I forgot to say The Poet and His Muse is absolutely beautiful - well done.
xxx

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Carol, fantastic poetry. 'Unplanned. is very moving, tightly written, spare and compassionate.
'I found you' is almost a Haiku in encompassing so much detail in so few syllables.
If you are Wirrall based you might consider reading your stuff out loud at the wirrall Ode Show Poets. I am sure they would love to hear such lovely verse.
Julian

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Enjoyed this poem Phil and also your performance at the Contact. Lovely.

Mel
x

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Bel
I love this poem. It grabs you from the first line, the internal rhyme is delightful. A wonderful poem.

Mel
xx

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I am completely with you on that Dave. The long history of the Christian Brothers child abuse is a matter that I have addressed elsewhere. I am an atheist so I do not agree with any religion, but religion is not the whole of the problem either. The government of Sudan is a criminal regime which is engaged in genocidal murder in Darfur as well as many other atrocities. Although it makes claim to be an Islamic government, its real motives are much more complex than religious ones.

I am concerned that some people are reluctant to express criticism of terrible behaviour for fear of being thought 'Islamophobic' or racist. I am not racist nor am I opposed to Islam any more than any other religion.

Yeah, I am for rationalism and an end to religion, but I will rant rather than pray :-)

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Hello Lauretta

I must say, you did fantastic job on this write!!
BRAVO!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!
From Zuzanna

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Hello Belinda

Beautifully expressed love for your Papa. I like the Tribute. It is just on time for a Valentine's Day!! Thank you for sharing!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Zuzanna

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Hi Malpoet

Beautiful poem about flowers and Nature.Miss the warm summer days. Your poem warmed my heart.
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Thank you....Zuzanna

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HI, Philip

You are amazing with your creativity for the Valentine's Day!!
Great poem and lots of pictures to envision in your write. At times love is a strange thing.

Enjoyed reading your creative write!

Happy Valentine's ...Zuzanna

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Original item by Phil Golding

"Stuck Unsaid" is a new favourite which I've bookmarked. If ever you get yourself over to perth, Western Australia - I run a monthly Poetry event in the City and would love to have your perform your work!
I like your style!

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I absolutely agree with Louise (above)!
Good stuff: this poem's like a good short film script - succinct with plotpoints 1, 2, 3 and a powerful punchline.

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