The rhyming of given and livin really woke me up. Blake's Poems of Innocence and Experience use nursery rhymes to great effect.

Comment is about A Fisherman Without a Hook. (blog)

Original item by Clare

Your faith
He gives
Removing darkness
Devil cursed.

Comment is about Next chapter (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Once control ceases
freedom gives choices
your future changes
whatever path taken.

Comment is about Positive life (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Thank you! Just a few Scribbles I jotted down over the last few weeks. Yes, John there are some deep thoughts in there, I didn't think I was capable! 😄 And Keith, Holden, Carol, Stephen & Jennifer, forever the voices of inspiration on WOL. Thank you🌈
And thanks for reading & striking the Like generator Nigel, Fredrick, Julie, Clare & K.L! 🌷🌷

Comment is about Idle Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thanks Nigel & Stephen for comments & all who liked

I like that 'flames of time' line Nigel☺

I always feel I sound more 'poetic' if I write something that sounds sad Stephen 😁 I need to do something about that, it's a creative conundrum- Is it possible to sound cheerful and poetic? Your answers on a postcard please!

Comment is about Solstice (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

👍

Comment is about Lost in Conflict (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Wow! I think I'll keep away from microwaves! Terrific stuff, Nicole.

Comment is about Chemistry with a Microwave (blog)

Original item by Nicole Macqueen-Jones

I understand the point, Russell. It's true that war served up by TV channels as entertainment can become dull.
This pleads for proper coverage with proper context.

Thanks for the poem.

Comment is about Lost in Conflict (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

A sensitive, moving poem, Jennifer.

Comment is about In the deathwatches (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

A lovely, sad poem, Ruth.

Comment is about Solstice (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Thankyou, Bethany. Yes, I got it.
I’m toying with my next one noting Bojo’s reluctance to give up office with a parody of The Ivy League’s “Tossing and Turning”, entitled “Kicking and Screaming”.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FfeiB6G1sNo

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

as in liar! liar! pants on fire!

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thankyou, Bethany and Ruth for your thoughts.
And thanks for the Likes, John, Holden and Stephen.
I had a feeling when I posted this yesterday that it would be out of date before anyone read it. As I write this, the BBC has announced he will resign today.
Perhaps I should have called it “He WAS a liar”.

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Frederick, Holden and Bethany for the likes. Glad you understood. Jennifer

Comment is about In the deathwatches (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Thank you so much, Carol, John, and Stephen, for all your kind comments, I'm more than grateful! 😎😊

Comment is about Fictions (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Flames of time
blow themselves out
feelings ice up
heart so cold.

Comment is about Solstice (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

has this got anything to do with a pair of flaming trousers John?

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Now is the time to release your album John🙌

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

a great use of simple words Clare
that make up this wonderful poem thank you

Comment is about A Fisherman Without a Hook. (blog)

Original item by Clare

so very powerful Jennifer and so very much enjoyed thank you

Comment is about In the deathwatches (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Many thanks, each. I don’t subscribe to the view that they are all liars. They don’t all tell the truth, they obfusticate, they avoid. But what they do is leave themselves enough wiggle room to change position.
Johnson lies, denies, gets found out and (sometimes) apologises. Then repeat. And repeat.
If this isn’t important to you, you have no respect for democracy.
And thanks for the Likes, Frederick and Jennifer.

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

How true, Keith. As you say, one can't choose kith and kin, but friends yes. I have one in particular from almost childhood days, and she is just the same as always. You can have many acquaintances, but real friends are somethig else.

Comment is about True Friendship (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Very clever writing, makes one think, and also very original form. Loved it. jennifer

Comment is about Idle Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thank you so much Clare, Holden, Bethany. Jennifer and Frederick.

“Be thine own palace, or the world's thy jail.” John Donne.

Comment is about Palimpsest (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Beautifully constructed, John, and a sad (but appropriate) epitaph to this generation of public school twits.

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You are right Keith. True friendship is deeply rooted and remains that way. Thanks for posting this
bless you my friend

Comment is about True Friendship (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks to Nigel John Aisha Holden and K for liking. And thank you to Carol and Keith for your encouraging comments. I imagine if you had written it Keith it would have been a lot more eloquent than me.
Thanks again
M

Comment is about smile (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks Stephen.
The proclamations seen on police vehicles nowadays - you know
the sort of stuff about protecing and serving - could benefit from
the addition of the word "impartial".

Comment is about PUNY UNI (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

When entering politics, the simple words "yes" and "no" are
consigned to the dustbin of dialogue and flexibility becomes the
default word for honesty. I imagine it's the same across the
world; indeed in certain Latin American lands such behaviour seems de rigueur! 😎

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Sadly, we are well past the times of the 'honourable man' in politics and elsewhere. There again I think we've all lied sometime, for us it just didn't matter so much

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

True words, but in that coven called the House of Commons he is surrounded by many other liars.
Keith

Comment is about COS HE'S A LIAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Stuart,
Words of poetic optimism are most welcome at a time of despair and doubt. Your words give hope and the reader will find solace in them.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about To The Future (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

Thank you for your kind words Stephen, Carol and Keith. Thank you for your likes Holden, K & Frederick.

Whoever you are, go out into the evening,
leaving your room, of which you know every bit;
your house is the last before the infinite,
whoever you are.

Rainer Maria Rilke

Comment is about Angelus Bell (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Good one Julie.

Comment is about Dominoes (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for your likes
Frederick
Holden
Stephen A
Andy N
Stephen G
and
Your Royal Poetess.

Comment is about Sorry Does Not Do It (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks so much for your comments,Stephen. I think I sometimes 'doctor' my poetry to be socially acceptable. Here, I though, no, be honest about my true feelings!. So it's a bit Darwinesque! 😀

Comment is about A Walk, to Remember (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I love the way you combine poetry, tragedy and humour, John. Yes, that sense of relief, similar to when you leave a hospital after visiting someone who is ill. It's not admirable, but it's there.

Comment is about A Walk, to Remember (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A great title, MC.

Comment is about PUNY UNI (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Almost a collection in itself, Stephen. Remarkable and inventive.

Comment is about Idle Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Yes. Anyone who thinks poetry doesn't matter should read this. Great work, John.

Comment is about Angelus Bell (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

This reminds me of current events in the Uk, Holden, especially at Number 10! Excellent poem.

Comment is about Fictions (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

A brilliant last verse, Julie!

Comment is about Dominoes (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

My thanks to John and Martin for the kind comments. It is so sad that there is no end in sight to this war, which goes on claiming innocent lives every day.

And thank you to all the likers - Frederick, John C, Rose, Julie, Aisha, Rudyard, Holden, Pete and K Lynn. I am always so grateful for your support.

Comment is about Teacher (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Fabulous imagery, Holden. Disturbing, yet fascinating. 😎

Comment is about Fictions (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

So true Keith.

Comment is about True Friendship (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A wonderful poem CLare!

'So, if you are aging
You are a success!
A witness
To a natural process' ~ love this!

Comment is about Energy (blog)

Original item by Clare

All those thoughts in a nutshell! Well thought out!

Comment is about Idle Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Wow! Love those last 3 lines!

Comment is about Fear (blog)

Original item by IanQ

A poignant narrative indeed John.

Comment is about Angelus Bell (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Interesting! Love the last 2 lines in particular!

Comment is about Fictions (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff