A lovely poem of melancholy. We all have those times but there are better days ahead...
Comment is about Even So (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Love it. Bittersweet (my favourite word as I head for those hills).
Comment is about The Tracks Of My Years (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do." Mark Twain.
Just an alternative view.
Comment is about *wise decision (blog)
Original item by N.B
OMG! I know this one. Shall we enjoy the reality of two old fogies vaguely enjoying one another's company or shall we try to conform to some long ago dream by pretending we still give a damn?
Comment is about The Long Temptation (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
We all feel that from time to time, Julie! Fine poem!
Comment is about Even So (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Sad but true, Holden.
"as hate hibernates
waiting its turn"
I love those lines but dislike them at the same time, if you see what I mean!
Comment is about Graceless (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Fine writing, Stephen. Bleak but profound.
Comment is about The Long Temptation (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Enjoyed the brevity of this, Steve. Shades of Betjeman's tea shop customers, perhaps. Shades being the operative word, in this case.
Comment is about The Long Temptation (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A strong poem, Frederick. 'Ferrous-ity' - brilliantly original.
Comment is about set this captive free (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Thank you Nigel. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment is about Life part 1 (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Your words mean so much to me. You've always been motivating and encouraging. Thank you Nigel🌷
Comment is about Myself (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Great to see this conversation in print Greg.
I’ve just been down for a chat with Dylan.
Speak soon.
G
Comment is about This old heart (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Love it Ian. I’ve just finished a collection covering this very same topic. It feels like an ache to me. Good work!
Graham
Comment is about The Tracks Of My Years (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Thank you all! Glad you liked it. I watched a carry on film so blame Sid James & Co 😄
Comment is about Kangarude (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
On Bloomsday, I will will toast you fast/Nothing we love will ever last/Excepting unremembered acts of kindness and of love/letters that rise with the mourning dove.
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
But friends disappear like exhaled smoke
Love that. In fact, the whole poem is music to my ears...or, rather, eyes!
Nice one
Comment is about The Tracks Of My Years (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
A beautiful melancholic write, Julie. And you're right tomorrow's another day
And today will just fade away!
🌈🌷
Comment is about Even So (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
There's always room for a smile. Thanks. I'm tempted to try one
of these myself..
Comment is about Kangarude (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for the likes Tom, Mike and Aisha. 😀
Comment is about In the Shadow of St Leonard's (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thu 16th Jun 2022 15:46
This is really funny, Stephen! 😂😎
Comment is about Kangarude (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Absolutely superb, John.
Comment is about A malevolent curiosity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
A great write tinged with sadness, Russell.
Comment is about Metaphors of The Unsated (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Fabulous Mike. So much truth lies within this poem. Great!
Comment is about Liminal (blog)
Original item by mike booth
Thank you, yes I agree I'm 64 this year and time does fly, I saw that picture on FB and wrote the poem to,go with it, love it too, it says a lot!
Comment is about Made Once (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
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Thu 16th Jun 2022 09:33
Oh! did I love this? you betcha!
RC 💋
Comment is about BEFORE THE DAY BREAKS (blog)
Original item by Gabor Bene
Brought a much needed smile. 🙏
Comment is about Kangarude (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for the comments, Steve and MC, and for the Likes, Nigel, Frederick, Holden, and Aisha. I've since discovered that 'the 80-something lady' mentioned in the poem is in fact 91!
Comment is about This old heart (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
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Thu 16th Jun 2022 09:07
Only requires one word from me John,
-fantastic!
RC 💋
Comment is about A malevolent curiosity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Very funny.
I like your sense of humour
Comment is about Kangarude (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
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Thu 16th Jun 2022 04:17
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Thu 16th Jun 2022 04:15
Life seems to go quicker and quicker the more one ages! Love your accompanying picture!
Comment is about Made Once (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
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Thu 16th Jun 2022 04:13
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Thu 16th Jun 2022 04:10
You are more
you are someone
sharing words of meaning
so much in your poetry. ❤
Comment is about Myself (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Yes, a poor attempt at a limerick 😂
Comment is about Kangarude (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Fascinating and very skilful, Russell, if somewhat downbeat. Great poem.
Comment is about Metaphors of The Unsated (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Thanks very much. Your efforts are very good.
Comment is about Old Runner's Lament (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
Thank you so much for your kind comment, John.
Thanks to Nigel, Frederick, Holden, Reggie's Ghost, K Lynn and Bethany for liking.
Comment is about At the Front (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Brilliant stuff, Kevin. I couldn't put it down (like Brideshead Revisited).
Comment is about Old Runner's Lament (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
An involving vignette of the ways we face and adapt to the ageing process. This older heart wonders.......
How much truth
Returns from our youth
As we look over the shoulder
To when we were bolder.
Comment is about This old heart (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Send him down the plug hole, Julie. ( not literally haha) 😏
Comment is about What A Waste (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks, Peter. A wonderful, wide-ranging piece. It is interesting that this war is already being recharacterised, with people splitting into 'peace' and 'justice for Ukraine' camps. It's strange how peace seems to preclude justice!
Perhaps it shows how complicated it all is, as your poem brings out only to well.
Thanks again.
Comment is about JUST POSSIBLE (blog)
Original item by Peter Taylor
Sorry to hear, Julie. I think we all feel your pain.
Comment is about What A Waste (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Quietly inspirational, Greg. We all have to go onwards, but no harm in looking back.
Comment is about This old heart (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
raypool
Fri 17th Jun 2022 14:04
Thanks Frederick, Aisha and Holden for liking this one.
Apparently so Kevin. They even look vicious.
Another menace to contend with Stephen.
Ray
Comment is about FALSE WIDOW INVASION (blog)
Original item by ray pool