Beautifully written, John 🌈

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Original item by John Botterill

A poetic tribute to someone much loved in a language we can all relate to.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about The Flat (blog)

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A poem which very well describes the world about us which is in conflict with itself. Well written, topical with sound advice given.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Our world is in turmoil !! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Poignant indeed.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about heaven in peace (blog)

Original item by Poorna

Thank you to all those liked this poem: Red Brick, K Lynn, Contemporary Soul and poemthe art. Also a thank you to those who commented: John, Stephen G., Manish and Graham. Thank you for reading this poem. You give me encouragement to continue with my literary endeavours.
Keith

Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

🙌

Comment is about I Take Solace at Night (blog)

Original item by Elijah enenche peter

A poem which reminds me of those rare occasions when I see someone I don't know but their facial features bring back the memories of a person I once knew well. A strange similarity. Good poem
Thanks for this
Keith

Comment is about Through Raindrops (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

But sometimes a person, relationship or loving circumstance is impossible to forget, for good or ill; unless, maybe, it is a mutual forgetting.

“Well, now
If little by little you stop loving me
I shall stop loving you
Little by little
If suddenly you forget me
Do not look for me
For I shall already have forgotten you."


― Pablo Neruda,

Comment is about Forgetting You (blog)

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“Mighty throng of souls”. I took comfort from whatever was left behind was the empty shell. The thing that made them whatever they were was elsewhere. Powerful, positive and poignant, Keith.

Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A profoundly spiritual poem with good advice included.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Freedom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Marvelous stuff, Stephen.

Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Yer bard, Uilleam. And thanks for the Like, poemthe art.

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The first four verses are quite Owenesque. The rest a stark illustration of futility. Good work.

Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

A day in honour of English Literature:

Much to do About Bugger all Day-sorry Mr Shakespeare.

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

An interesting poem which stimulates some serious thought. Well crafted.
Thanks for this
Keith

Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Is that YOYA, Greg? And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Why, oh, why, eh, John?

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)

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Don’t over do it, Old Timer. And thanks for the Likes, Red Brick and Stephen.

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)

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A very moving, positive poem, Keith. 'Her memory is my companion' and what follows is a sensitive approach to such a sad event. The notion of the gate as an entry to a new chapter is inspiring.

Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you for the interesting and supportive comments, Keith, Hélène and Manish. I recently saw an interview with an Argentinian soldier (of British descent) who was captured in the Falklands War and was surprised how comfortable he was talking to and swapping stories with his captors. He made that point that 'only anonymity allows us to fight wars'.

My thanks to Meherunisa, John, Nigel, Hugh, Holden, Poemtheart and Frederick for their support.

Comment is about Anonymity (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Wow. The words of truth and of every other soldier at war. Thank you for this Stephen, absolutely loved it.

Comment is about Anonymity (blog)

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This is so beautiful written Keith. It moved me, such positivity and love depicted throughout. Thank you for this. And I'm so sorry for your loss Keith.

Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)

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I read only today of the need to keep close to the dead in a more positive way. As if they have merely moved house or taken a long journey thus not lost just out of our immediate communities. A healthier way of dealing with loss.
Thank you for recording these sentiments Keith.

Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Sorry JC I’m too busy tomorrow

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

@helene thanks that means so much. For me what I write is just so not good so your words mean a lott!

Comment is about Dad Mom (blog)

Original item by M. Massy

An aspirational poem, a prayer sent out into the cosmos. "Last night I had the strangest dream
I ever dreamed before
I dreamed the world had all agreed
To put an end to war" (Simon & Garfunkel song). Thank you Stephen! So encouraging to hear voices for peace even in the face of humankind's seemingly endless path of war & violence. The words here are poetically spot on; I especially like the last line: "They shake opponents by the hand, To chimes of wordless sound."

Comment is about Anonymity (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks all!

Graham - not that different, still rooting for the underdog 😉

Comment is about The Lie of the Ancient Mariner (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Beautiful!!

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Original item by Ujjal Mandal

Your words flow like honey! Keep writing! Poetry is therapeutic, uplifting, freeing. Thanks for sharing your heart & soul.

Comment is about Dad Mom (blog)

Original item by M. Massy

An excellent piece of descriptive and imaginative writing.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about I Take Solace at Night (blog)

Original item by Elijah enenche peter

Stephen, thank you for an array of words which speak the truth about most conflicts. People are not recruited to fight; they are coerced and mentally manipulated by politicians especially tyrants and dictators.
Keith

Comment is about Anonymity (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A wonderful linkeage of ideas. Thank you for this.

Comment is about What a Mother Really Is! (blog)

Original item by Ujjal Mandal

Well done, Laura. A really accomplished piece of writing.

Comment is about The Lie of the Ancient Mariner (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thanks, Steve

Comment is about Footprints (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Hip hip hooray for women’s international day

Comment is about Hip hip hooray for women's international day !! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Succinct and impeccable, John! 🌷

Comment is about Hearts are thrown at strangers, aren't they? (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Poignant with a skilful turn towards hope.

Comment is about NIGHT THOUGHTS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks, John.

Comment is about "NOT A FUCKING CLUE" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Shows how the mundane can so quickly and easily become infected by tragedy. Nice write JC.

Comment is about "NOT A FUCKING CLUE" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Skips along nicely Laura (no small feat): "Ballads, ballads, everywhere/ and no good word for me." You bring out the sublimity and the awe(ful) setting of Coleridge's poem: “Listen, Stranger! Mist and Snow, / And it grew wond’rous cauld: / And Ice mast-high came floating by / As green as Emerauld.”

Comment is about The Lie of the Ancient Mariner (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Of course it’s a poem, MC. Didn’t you spot the subtle rhymes of “away” and “say”. I just haven’t chopped it into little lines yet.

Comment is about "NOT A FUCKING CLUE" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I've reached that stage where I tend not to look back at my footprints in the snow, it's usually disapointing and the Stoics tell us not to worry about the past or the future, just the present. Nice poem.

Comment is about Footprints (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Now that I've stopped chuckling, as a single man can I enquire if this qualifies as a married man's idea of poetry? 😏

Comment is about "NOT A FUCKING CLUE" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This is a different tack from you Laura (isn't it?) and I really enjoyed the alternate viewpoint. Good to see you on here

Comment is about The Lie of the Ancient Mariner (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Hey, thank you Clare, I really enjoyed writing this so I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.

Comment is about The Lie of the Ancient Mariner (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

I thought you meant on this site, Graham. As for Our Gert, you don’t think I let her anywhere near WOL, do you?
And thanks for the Like, Elijah.

Comment is about "NOT A FUCKING CLUE" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I'm amazed that you've lasted so long JC! Especially if Gert cooks all your food. I'd chew very carefully if I were you 😉

Comment is about "NOT A FUCKING CLUE" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you, Laura. It's certainly true that we never stop learning. It is important to remain curious as we get older.

Comment is about Footprints (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Powerful. Painful. Heartfelt. Thanks for sharing this window into a family's experience, Elijah.

Comment is about Dear Mother (blog)

Original item by Elijah enenche peter

A day in the life of one man but in reality of many more. A humdrum existence to be borne and got through. The whiskey numbs the pain which mind and body need to alleviate the endless drudge.
I can empathise with this.
Well and thoughtfully written
Thank you for this
Keith

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Original item by Clare