Hi Pete,
Very nice poem, I agree with the others. So many gutters and kerbs to hold hands with. The pavement always forgiving, except to females in pumps.Those neon cloud lips to chase after and kiss, the drunken eyes and constant crys, caused by problems in the minds eyes. Yep I like this poem,made me feel like I was on dope, and Im never on dope, good to have a contact high from your words at times!

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Hi, Antonio

This one is on a lighter side, well written poem of yours. I could picture you listening to these noises from upstairs...Then the silence so you could take a look if she finally sleeps.
Wonderful memory, she is going to read your poems at latter stage of life. It is like a beautiful portrait from her childhood. Nice write!

Thank you,
Zuzanna

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hi Pete,
very nice poem. life and death are in a constant circle, and Im sure we all have in one life time or another been friends, sat in a bunker at war time with each other,been married, been parents to each other, you name it! Very exciting really,I figure it this way, I have known you a long time, but even longer then we have been alive, but even longer then forever, and this friendship will never end, as life never ends, we just get recycled, each life a lesson,ah the excitment of life, what a blessing to have more then one! great poem!

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HI Pete,
You know its very NORMAL to feel depressed at times.Its part of life.PILLs are BAD.Self control rules. The side effects to most pills will curl your toes, upon reading, and cause cancer and God knows what down the road of life. Is it worth the trade?Is constant bliss and being numb, to lifes curve balls, worth the illnesses later in life? Mt Dad is 66, been on bipolar meds for the last, about 10 years, every few years the doeses go up, now he walks with a cain, he keeps falling down, the almighty doctors dont know why, but they know he needs those 20 pills a day.He is an experiment, in dosages of poison. great poem... natural is the best way.control foods and drinks read everything before you put it in your mouth, if you cant say the word its not natural, dont eat it.Im trying this now, it seems to help.take care

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Hello, Philip

Nice and light poem for a change, it was fun to read this one.
I could picture the entire scenarios in my mind.
Sounds like a great fun with the pets!

GREAT WRITE!

Thank you for your lovely comment on my poem.

Warm Regards,
Zuzanna

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Original item by Phil Golding

Hello, Antonio

I feel for you. It would be nice to have the salary like Ronaldo.
But an ordinary worker does not get that! I see your pain through this write. You are not alone. WE have high prices too. And the rain does not want to stop lately.
Already fall in the air. Great rhyme in this write. I loved you RANT!!

GREAT POEM!!

Thank you,
Zuzanna

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Thank you to all three for your kind comments, This poem does mean alot to me on a personal level. It pleases me that fellow poems see some of the spiritulism within these words

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Original item by Phil Golding

Thank you to all three for your kind comments, This poem does mean alot to me on a personal level. It pleases me that fellow poems see some of the spiritulism within these words

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Original item by Phil Golding

Thank you to all three for your kind comments, This poem does mean alot to me on a personal level. It pleases me that fellow poems see some of the spiritulism within these words

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Original item by Phil Golding

Hello, Philip

Your poem has deep spiritual base… I found your write very unique and special.
Thought provoking shows a destiny that we have ahead of us…

“Tied to a pure white dove, bourn to the apricot white tide
On Gods side
Floating above crimson tide
See me slide up the children’s slide
Inside a new body I now reside”
Beautiful work!

Thank you,
Zuzanna

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Original item by Phil Golding

Hey Jeff,

I read your poems, very nice. My favorite is the sea. very beautiful. keep writing out loud.

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Original item by Jeffarama!

thank you.
well you have seen the same thing as I
the idea of the poem was an antidote to days spent thinking about missing people or pets
a way of becoming more receptive if a loss occurs, in this way so getting over the pain
for example if someone passes over, the thought that they woulld wish you to love again even though that would hurt, now the pair are no longer together.

love after lost love
and also
the excitement of a new tide
never knowing what its oceanic arms have gone out and found
and what it puts at your feet
expecting nothing
for to be open and to forgive
to understand the passing
and to accept
with a knowledge you loved the best
then the Karmic prize
is automatic

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Hi Louise, yes it's a different world! I've been to Tangier and nearly went to Marrakesh (its a long story!), so i know what you mean. You've really given the reader a good picture of the culture of the country and the difference in what we're used to! Enjoyed it, thanks Jeff

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Original item by Louise Coulson

Although i like the poem about the tree,
who really wants to be a table.
I think of my tree of life.

Although i like the sounds of a carpenter,
i wouldn't want to be his wife.
He might make me into a table.

So i thankyou for entertaining me,
but now i really must leave as i'm
in danger of becoming a table.

Or is it just a fable?

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Original item by Hannah Kate

Hi Pete, I agree with Janet, a lot to this, will have to read it again!

Very spiritual in a way, and if Janet's right, it could explain why children remember things from a previous life up to say 5 year old?

Anyway, lovely words, which I also thought too for your 'bastion' poem, very mystical description I thought, cheers Jeff

PS thank for your comments and encouragement about my poem 'When will it pass' very much appreciated, see you soon Jeff

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Aw Pete, you must be the only man i know who can romanticize the pavement and gutters of a street. with asphalt and granite kerbs to match.
This is soooo loveleee.!
Janet.xx

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There's much more to this than meets the eye.
The last four lines say it all for me. Incoming tide brings incoming souls seeking a place to survive.
It has been said that as a soul leaves a human body before the heart stops beating, another soul can take its place. Scary thought. But might go some way to explaining why people suffer total amnesia after an accident.
Love Janet.xx

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Sorry! Glad you felt welcomed and it's good to see you there as a regular x

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Original item by Louise Coulson

Thanks Janet I would recommed it but it was a culture shock for me plus I was travelling on my own with my son, which raised eyebrows amoungst the Moroccans. It was lovely though and a great experience

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Original item by Louise Coulson

Hi Louise, i must say i did think it strange that i've never seen your work on here during the time i've been on the site. Not long.
You were the liaising person at my first wol gig at wigan and you made me feel welcome and gave me a good slot for a beginner. Thanks.

I've never been to marakesh but your sonnet provides good imagery alongside my own imagination. I love patchouli n orange. Warm, exotic fragrance.
Janet.x

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Original item by Louise Coulson

Hi Tony
any audio feeds for the poetry shows you do?

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Original item by Tony Stringfellow

Hi Melissa, once again the rhythm comes through in your writing.
I've thought long and hard about this one and hope you don't mind my speaking what thoughts entered my mind.
I feel your walls are like the walls of Jericho.
Which makes me want to do 2 things. Either paint them white until ready to let them come tumbling down OR to tear it down and replace it with a blank canvas. Either of which can be used to paint pictures of what you want.
Canvas is more flexible and can be used as a curtain to be pulled around us when we need shelter but opened up to allow the light in.

Please feel free to remove this comment if it doesn't meet with your approval. I won't be offended. Lots of love and best wishes, Janet.xx

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Hi Jeff,

You and Janet must have had posh loos. Ours never had a lamp in. I remember the nail on the wall but the newspaper was on the floor. Those were the days.....I'd rather forget. 8-)

Shirley

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Original item by Jeffarama!

Typically male thing to do that.
I'm often told i should have been a man as i do this sort of thing myself. I hate shoppimg. It's a necessary evil.
Thanks for your reply.love Janet.xx

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very heart warming
and very true

my heart began to pound - just like janet ramsden said.
a very powerful poem, i think this has to be my fave!

sez x

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you have a lovely way with words
i really enjoyed reading this poem

sez x

p.s
thanx for the comment x

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love these lines, will show my daughter, she's 8

Above the soil and grass, where night birds cheep
And gravity can't spoil, lovely and free
Necklaces strung with pearly moons, and stars
Sprinkled on cornflakes. Now it's safe to peep

great stuff enjoyed that and thanks for your comment, you're right about Curtis/Rodin never thpught of that n all this time I've liked Joy Division! cheers Jeff

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Thanks Janet, I wrote it for my 9 year old son, Jack for his homework, tomorrow and the multitude of pets we have. The only sad thing was that the camel died last weekend.

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Original item by Phil Golding

This reminds me of " hickory, dickory dock."
Very "enlightened," if you'll pardon the pun.
Janet.x

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Original item by Phil Golding

Sorry, only just got to this one.
Some of the best and weirdest images come to the forefront after a few brevvies.
Gr-hic- ea -hic- t ide-hic-as. etc.....................................................................................................oh,f*ck it.'

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I always thought brooms were for flying on!
No flies on you though is there Pete?

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thanks love
you are spot on with the interpretation

x

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Necklaces strung with pearly moons and stars.
I like that line. It brings 2 completely different images to mind, 1 more recent than the other. Although for the life of me i can't explain the reason i said that.

Ah well, back to your sonnet. Dreamy idea of a child sleeping. Or wishing she was.
Very nice. Love Janet.xx

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This is very spiritually deep Mr. C.
BUT I LIKE IT.
The male who hides emotion because of the false doctrinations associated with his upbringing probably. (That men should be men and not cry etc..)
Then moving on to wanting to believe that someone cares enough to notice and feels like the written words are just for him, then realizes. Creating jealousy in the ending. Or could it possibly be true love after all?

Great stuff and quite diverse i think, for you.
Love Janet.xx

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Oh the joys of shopping for summer holiday clothes.
I hear so many tales of people who've spent a fortune on stuff that they wouldn't be seen dead in at home. It completely baffles me as to why they feel the need to "wear" a different style just on hol.
Love the imagery the ballet dancers brought to mind though.
Well done Antonioni. love Janet.xx

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Thank you, Jeff for your wonderful comment, and I love your poetry as well.

Hope you had a great weekend. :)

Melissa

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Original item by Jeffarama!

Interesting poem. Your words echo of summer days and of ballet dancers, and I love the title. :)

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Jeff, yea
I did a few 'between set' fillers, also just wanted to have fun. what with the new beckham underwear ad n all.

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It's about time we saw you at either one of the Wigan or Bolton nights!! Failing that, I may see you on the 28th at Wigan - North by North West Poetry Slam.

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Original item by Louise Fazackerley

'of' is, of course, 'on'. The joys of afternoon drunking! ! 8-P

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Speak for yourself. I nearly choked to death of a nugget of exotica!
I blame women.

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Hi Attila

Great to meet you and see you perform last night, and thanks for signing the book, gonna have a good look at that and the CD.

As I said, I've got stuff on here under jeffarama, so when you get chance, I would appreciate it if you could have a look.

In the blogs over last couple of months theres one about New Model Army, on called Punk's not Dead and one about Glasto, hope you like 'em, cheers Jeff

PS I only got to the Goldstone once, that was following my team Bolton Wanderers, we drew 1-1, had a great day out, best wishes to you and the Seagulls this season!

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Original item by Attila the Stockbroker

Hi Melissa, this is so powerful and quite frightening in that you can sense the 'trapped' feeling. But you've added a sense of feeling that you're on the verge of freedom, and something special, I hope so, JeffX

ps The poem I've just added isn't a million miles from what you've written 'When will it pass?', hope you like it and thanks for your lovely comments the other day :-)

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Blimey Pete, need your hormones checking out lad!

Great stuff as always, a bit of pervy poetry never went amiss! cheers jeff

ps agree with Clarissa, have to be careful of splinters, not that I know you understand!

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Hi Pete, very good made me laugh, you would have enjoyed Mia's play the other night!

Yes, will make another great live performance, maybe you could make interesting use of a mic for this one! cheers Jeff

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Hi A, very clever this made me smile, didn't think too many people liiked beetroot tho! Jeff

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Another powerful poem, Melissa. It seems that your poetry is now empowering you to take stock of your potential. Keep writing. It will only lead to better things - in every part of your life.

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I enjoyed the imagery in this piece.

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HI Phil, Nice poem, in ways I could picture it all, wonderful words that make pictures!

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Original item by Phil Golding

Hi Melissa, wonderful poem! The walls that bind us all, must come down at times, to let us explore life. I hope all is well with you. take care

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