hi cynthia
thanks for letting me know, we were indeed on our way to sale in august so you have saved us a trip/embarassment!
hope you are well, i will see you when we next get a chance to come to sale (it is difficult with emmas work unfortunately)
stu

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Re 'Vertices' Cynthia
you have a good grasp of the verse but does it resonate?

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Thank you for your comment. While I do like the original I have in my sample, I have been experimenting with this poem. The longer version emphasizes the positive vibes I want in the world. The shorter version is the one that captures the pain of the situation.

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Cynthia your comments on my blog are always the most enlightening and enjoying that I get always thank you for the read.
David patrick Simon

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Hi Cynthia. Thank you for commenting on The Tallyman.
it was really appreciated.
Cheers Kevin

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Cynthia, thank you so much for the kind comment on my poem "Anxiety, My Companion (a daily struggle)". It is a struggle and it inspires me when someone encourages me. Thank You!

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Hi Cynthia,

How thoughtful of you to take the time to drop me a line! I have thought about you, and others, a lot too over the years! It was such an incredibly special time and place for friends to meet and share. I do miss the interactive fun and poetry competitions we would have! Ahhh, those were the days... xx

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thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' Cynthia - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian

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Thank you so much for your comments on my poems. It really inspires me to continue writing.
I find your work interesting and the themes touch me deeply.
Thanks again for taking your time to offer comments.

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Hi Cynthia Glad you liked my Mill Girl & Willy Ronis is a great photographer.

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Hi Cynthia, thank you for your comments on "Shut Thi' Clack". much appreciated. it's only because of the kind comments I receive that I keep writing.
Cheers Kevin.

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Hi Cynthia,

Thank you for your comment re 'Under Our Blue Umbrella' much appreciated.

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Thanks for commenting on 'Coming Home' and 'The Devil On My Right Shoulder' Cynthia - I like that you think the former could be a Beatles lyric - might have a go at that cos I'm going into recording studios again shortly :-) as for the choice of' right shoulder' - well I wrote the verse and had the idea of an angel on my left shoulder and a devil on my right shoulder - more as a political statement - which worked even better when I went looking for a picture to go with the piece and found the one used (which luckily had the devil on the right shoulder)

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Hi Cynthia, thank you for your comments on my profile. I know that what you said was right. I'm hoping that what I lack in technical ability I can make up for in some other way.
thanks again Kevin

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Thanks for commenting on 'The Father's Curse' Cynthia - as always you are very insightful in the points you pick up.
'Terminal Velocity' vs 'High Velocity'? I guess that's down to accent and delivery - but 'terminal' trips off my northern tongue very rhythmically when reading the piece - so works for me :-)

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Hi Cynthia, thanks for your message, so glad you shared it! I think the Freud book you referred to was The Interpretation of Dreams. My God, even I've never felt brave enough to tackle that one. I enjoyed the psychodynamic psychology element of my training but Freud's books can be heavy going. Perhaps a Wiki page or two is enough to chew over.

And thank you so much for the lovely words about 'Sweet Victory for the Solemn'.

Always good to hear from you and a massive thanks for your continued encouragement.

Paul

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Hi Cynthia
Was really good to see you last night. You were on fire with your poetry last night. aside from the fact it was fabulous poetry as always, your delivery was fantastic. I would have told you but you were gone before I could do so. Great night
see you soon
Martin

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Hi Cynthia,

Thanks for your positive comments about my poems which makes a change from the usual indifference (of editors). I started to read a few of your poems - bit too soon to make any sensible observations.

John S

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Hi Cynthia,
Just wanted to say how lovely it was to meet you tonight. I have long admired your work and to hear it read was just super. I especially enjoyed the final piece, what a wonderful structure and use of language.
I look forward to many more nights of wordsmithery, and thanks for making me feel so welcome.

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Heya Cynth

Agreed. I stopped shaving pits and legs a long time ago, initially as a private rebellion, then not so private. My body, my rules.

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thanx for commenting on 'this book is bound in leather...' Cynthia - you make a very good point about line lengths and I will look to edit this piece into a better 'construct' because I feel you are right
Ian

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Hi Cynth

No way! Actual rules?! I am so moving to Canada. I was stuck on a bus between two offenders at the weekend, could barely breathe. It ruined my journey.

Why would anyone even attempt to put nail varnish on whilst on a journey?!

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Hi Cynthia (Slates) just back from a short break near Minehead and thought my latest muse might have slipped the net unnoticed but no, hawk eyed Cynthia has twigged what B and her ladyship where up to as well. Thanks for appreciating a little levity. I have changed tack a little in my most recent work as I am starting to perform open mike stuff which I am beginning to enjoy. Thanks for taking the trouble to respond. Appreciated. P. ?

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Thankyou Cynthia

Much appreciated

Ken

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Cynthia re "Sin" the grating is in the mind of the beholder.

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Hi Cynthia really great to hear from you. Yes you were bang on with your suggestion on 'Tolls'. Have been doing open mikes in various parts including Camden and more recently at the New Inn, Send, a hinterland of Woking, the latter courtesy of Greg Freeman's enterprising plans. I don't know if you are the same, but I find inspiration comes in waves. My current poetic home is with the Wey Poets at Guildford. A great bunch they are and thanks again. P. ?

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well 'Hello You' and thanks for the lovely comment on my profile poem. Two clear weeks for catching up sounds a luxury to envy. Please feel free to dig and delve and comment if you wish Cynthia. My library door is always open.

I know what you mean about profile pics. Travandy's red typewriter is up at the top, iconic as a London bus. I don't recall the chap with the green eye but Suki's Polaroid pic is sheer pop art poetry. Mine changes occasionally with my mood. If I'm feeling particularly open you might get the full face but when I start mentally retreating it disappears to maybe just a cutout birdie. I seem to be halfway between at present - an equilibrium state perhaps. I quite like this one with the specs in an early Elvis Costello kind of way but that's just me being self-indulgent and laughing at my own jokes!

All the best to you Ms Aperitif.
Colin

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Thank you for the lovely comment on my poem "the little things".

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Cynthia,

Thank you for your kind words.

Your bio is inspiring, as is the Picasso you included. Looking forward to reading your collection of poetry. You had me at: "the halo of humanity is receptivity." Stunning.

~Melissa

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thanks for your kind and insightful comments on 'Unknowing' Cynthia - it was a difficult but cathartic write - I'm pleased you saw its merits
Ian

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Thank you for the welcome and comment on "good morning" Cynthia. I've been looking around, and enjoying reading.

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thanks again for the kind comments on 'Down In The Hole' Cynthia - thankfully my parents took the view 'no son of mine will work down the pit' although a lot of my friends and relatives did - so it's part false persona and partly a homage to some of the stories they told me. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment - cheers
Ian

PS - just noticed you also commented on 'Forsaking Auld Lan Syne' I really must visit these pages more - I'm blooming hopeless - thanks once again for these additional nice comments
Ian

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Thanks for comments on Which Rev

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Hi Cynthia Thanks for comment on Le Petit Parisien and I'll have a think about your suggestion.David

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Hi Cynthia - well good for you! Thanks for remembering our chat on this and for updating me which was very thoughtful and appreciated. I've always held that poetry should be adaptable and this has proved that point. To flip the coin, I have sometimes read lines and immediately thought Noooooo that sounds terrible! Or a piece has fallen flat on its poetic arse with the wrong crowd. Or I have changed my choice of poem to read at the very last minute. Have to admit I have dropped performing these last few months. Maybe I will feel the need sometime again in the future. All the best, Colin

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Thanks for your feedback on 'the voice', its very much appreciated! By the looks of your sample work you are very talented, I think I'll be perusing your past works in the near future!
Thanks again

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Cynthia, thank you so much for your welcome, lovely to hear from you. Paul

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Cynthia, thanks for your recent comments on 'Halcyon' and 'Anonymous'. I think I most struggle to find inspiration when I'm thinking too hard about getting something to sound 'right', as opposed to just coming out with initial thoughts and then tidying them up after I finish a poem completely. I think this way is better as it is the best way to get what you want to get across.

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Thanks for your comment Cynthia

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Hi Cynthia, thank you for your comment. I have responded to your comment on my profile page.

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CBT: What exactly abt 'AmeriKana USA' do you not agree with Cynthia? :- )

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Many thanks for your comment Cynthia. Much appreciated.

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thanks for the comments on 'black cloud...' Cynthia.
Interesting you picking up on the disjointed lines - I honestly did this deliberately (a) to give a sense of the thoughts that flit in and out of your mind in this circumstance and, (b) to try and set an edge of unease (and 'difficulty' for the reader) because this was the way I was feeling.
So in a way it's worked - but, hopefully, not in a way that makes it too difficult to read naturally.
And if you thought that was a tough read - well the new one goes to a whole new level *wink*
I value your insightful comments as always - and may catch up with you if you're at Sale WOL in October as I am the guest poet - hopefully see you there

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Hi Cynthia

I don't know if I ever passed this on to you but I have recently launched an online quarterly journal of poetry called The High Window. Here is a link:

https://thehighwindowpress.com/

David

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Dear Cynthia As ever I find your comment hugely encouraging. Glad you liked my Schooldays.

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With regard to The Transformation, your comments felt significantly valid and valuable. I truly believe the archetype of Mary Magdalene (before Catholicism started to interpret her in a different way!) lives a little in all women... : )

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Ah yes well, there's a story behind that one.... "Disobedient" refers to my going against the will and command of my ex-lover when I first started writing properly. The voyeurs refers to the amount of hits I get on my blog but disproportionate to the comments and direct engagement I get. This has got me thinking though, maybe it's time for a new strapline....x

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thanks for the kind comments on 'Black Bear' Cynthia - I guess you will have your own experiences of the wonderful Canadian wildlife - as tourists we appreciated the experience so much - for the locals it seemed so blasé

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Thank you for your fine comments, gratefully received

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Thanks for your comments on "The Beach", I will certainly consider them. I was conscious of perhaps too much alliteration, and in fact already tinkered on a line or two where it was definitely too much before I posted this! I will have a look at the 'small words'.

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