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kJ Walker

Sat 25th Jun 2022 07:47

Nice one John.
We need more class like this on this site, and some of the younger members of the site could learn a lot if they read more of your fantastic musings.
I must say though, being a nonsmoker I don't know about starting the day with a fag.

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Nigel Astell

Sat 25th Jun 2022 01:42

Just a little bit more
heartfelt heaven sent Moonlight poetry
before I go to sleep 😌

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Pete (edbreathe)

Fri 24th Jun 2022 23:46

Lovely

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John Coopey

Fri 24th Jun 2022 23:00

In truth, Stephen, I only ever mastered the last three.

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raypool

Fri 24th Jun 2022 22:48

A strange mix of fatalism and resignation about this John but with a love shining through.

Ray

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John Botterill

Fri 24th Jun 2022 22:14

Thanks Stephen and Bethany for your comments. Deflating balloons is a game of for children of all ages 🎈
The analogy is a bit of a stretch, but I enjoy a bit of metaphysical contortionism haha 😁

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 24th Jun 2022 22:04

This is a winner, John. I love the idea of the balloon as a metaphor and I'm sure William will - in time.

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Sunshine

Fri 24th Jun 2022 21:56

Definitely Nigel. Love is what keeps the bond.💕

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 24th Jun 2022 21:56

Quite agree, John. This could put you in line for the Costa prize (or Caffe Nero), if there is any justice. I rarely got past the first step, mind you.

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furkan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 20:28

perfect

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İrem Duygu Kömürcü

Fri 24th Jun 2022 18:23

Thanks for commenting on my poem! That is so perfect to see such an amazing thoughts on my work! 🌷

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Tiera R.

Fri 24th Jun 2022 17:48

This is beautiful. God bless your soul.

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John Coopey

Fri 24th Jun 2022 14:30

Thankyou, Kevin. There should be more of this experimental poetry on this site.
And thanks for the Likes, Frederick, Stephen and Branwell.

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İrem Duygu Kömürcü

Fri 24th Jun 2022 13:47

Thank you for liking my poem "Evil" ^^

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Berkay

Fri 24th Jun 2022 11:52

Nicee 🌻🌻

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Linda

Fri 24th Jun 2022 11:14

Well done🤗

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Fri 24th Jun 2022 10:02

seeing a balloon flying around the room as it deflates never fails to inflate laughter does it John 😄

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John Botterill

Fri 24th Jun 2022 08:53

Thanks Holden and Julie for the lovely supportive comments ant to K. Lynn and Frederick for the likes. 😀

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:29

Thanks for the likes

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:28

Thanks for the like Holden

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:28

Thanks for the like Holden

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:27

Thanks for the likes and lovely comment John.

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:26

Thanks for the likes and lovely comment John.

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:25

Thanks John, these posts are taken from videos shared on Twitter by Dr Amir Khan. He writes inspirational posts each day using wonderful words. I try take those words and put them into a poem. I have his permission and have been doing this for over a year. Sometimes I don’t need to change very much and sometimes I add quite a bit. I can’t really take any credit for them. Jx

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julie callaghan

Fri 24th Jun 2022 06:18

Lovely poetic tale.

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John Botterill

Fri 24th Jun 2022 05:20

Lovely picture and poem.
You were reet lucky to 'Ave a sunny day day up' ere! 😂

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John Botterill

Fri 24th Jun 2022 05:12


A gentle, profound, subtle, powerful gem, Frederick. Bravo!

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Nigel Astell

Fri 24th Jun 2022 02:47

One of the locals Old John who used to wear a slightly worn cowboy hat, would say had to change my pint too warm but still had drank most of it.

How I miss the many Landlords as well as the drinkers who always had a good tale to tell Stephen.

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Holden Moncrieff

Fri 24th Jun 2022 01:36

Another wonderful poem, John, and I love the existential dimension that the blue balloon inspires! 😊

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John Botterill

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 22:13

Thanks so much Clare. I have already given his mum and dad a mini anthology called 'Just William' for his 4th birthday. I just hope Richmal Compton doesn't sue me haha
Thanks for the like Rose.

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Clare

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 21:42

I love you grandad poems. William is going to love these when he is older - such a gift!

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Clare

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 20:49

Thankyou all so much for the likes and comments. We poets know how amazing it is to get positive feedback from our peers. I am always truly touched when I feel I may have moved just one person with my words. I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to read and like/comment. Thankyou again. 😌

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Steve White

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 15:33

Cheers Greg! It has been a breath of fresh air watching Mick Lynch speak truth to power and completely unravel the news-as-entertainment model.

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Thu 23rd Jun 2022 15:26

so much enjoyed Stephen thank you

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Greg Freeman

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 11:37

Great stuff, Steve. No, I don't think it is that Starmer fellow. I rather think it's a heroic bloke called Mick.

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Steve White

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 09:30

Cheers Stephen!

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John Coopey

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 09:25

Thanks, Greg. I don’t think you’ll hear the M25 from Northumberland.
And thanks for the Likes, Kevin and Stephen A.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 08:58

Brilliant poem, Steve. I love how you mix humour with the bewilderment of...well, quite a lot of them, I guess..

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 08:53

Many thanks to Rose, Leon, Stephen and John for the very kind comments. I am pleased that so many enjoyed it because I think the issue is of prime importance and the fact that a large part of the world does not (or does not want to) listen, is very disturbing.


Thank you to Frederick, Tom, Bramwell, Holden and K Lynn for liking.

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John Botterill

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 08:03

Magnificent Stephen. You make a very valid point with great skill and poetic charm. It's all the more hard hitting because of that!

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Steve White

Thu 23rd Jun 2022 07:46

Picture by Theo

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John Marks

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 22:45

Thank you very much dear Frederick in your continuing support for my stumbling attempts at writing poetry.

“Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage. Perhaps everything that frightens us is, in its deepest essence, something helpless that wants our love.”
― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet

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John Botterill

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 22:15

I like the thought of this figure viewing the ever-changing views in front of him. The ultimate in personification, Julie! 😀

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Stephen Atkinson

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 20:01

Just the usual brilliance, Stephen 👏

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Wed 22nd Jun 2022 19:39

Totally agree with Rose-excellent work Stephen!


P & L.

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Greg Freeman

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 17:54

Good point, John. Although I'm getting up earlier and earlier these days, woken by the background roar of the M25, which starts around five. At first I thought it was our Combi boiler

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Holden Moncrieff

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 15:52

Thank you so much for the kind comment, Stephen, I'm very grateful! 😊

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Tom

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 15:21

Really enjoyed the whole piece and particularly this section: "Under this maudlin sky
Lovers are becoming
Strangers
From broken promises"

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John Coopey

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 14:16

Damn carp, Stephen? Damn otter, I say!

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John Botterill

Wed 22nd Jun 2022 13:30

Thanks for the lovely comments on my radio show with Ruth. You are very kind. Much appreciated Nigel 😀

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