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John Coopey

Tue 24th Jan 2023 19:58

Moaning about our politicians is all part of the democratic process, Uilleam. I do it myself. But the bigger thing to do is to stand for Parliament. We just need 30,000 people to agree with us and it will all change.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Tue 24th Jan 2023 19:39

The Lumatics in Government in charge of the asylum.
The Criminals in Government in charge of the probation system.
The Money launderers' friends in Government in charge of the economy.....and on and on.............

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Red Brick Keshner

Tue 24th Jan 2023 14:20

Thanks John (Botterill) just another brick in the wall here...

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Tom

Tue 24th Jan 2023 14:15

A lovely poem, enjoyed!

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Tom

Tue 24th Jan 2023 14:11

Really enjoyed this one.

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Hélène

Tue 24th Jan 2023 13:46

Thanks guys for the likes & Stephen G for the comment. So glad you enjoyed the poem! Poetry is my (almost) daily therapy (crazy world, crazy me, lol) & it is so nice to be able to share my poems & to read others' poems. Thanks to all the folks who organize & participate in WOL. A wonderful website.

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Russell Jacklin

Tue 24th Jan 2023 13:30

Thank you, appreciated

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John Botterill

Tue 24th Jan 2023 13:08

Everyone needs a temporary escape, now and again. Fine poem, Jordyn. 👍

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John Botterill

Tue 24th Jan 2023 12:58

I like the poem and your new name, red brick! 😀

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Jan 2023 11:15

A lens full, Stephen.

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julie callaghan

Tue 24th Jan 2023 09:34

😢 well done for keeping up with your powerful writes Stephen. Another great piece.

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julie callaghan

Tue 24th Jan 2023 09:31

Brilliant Stephen put a smile on my lips and an inch on my hips! Crem dela crem 🍰

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Jan 2023 08:57

Quite, Stephen. When my mother-in-law was tested for dementia last year, one of the questions the nurse asked was “Who is the Prime Minister”. I thought “Blimey, you need to have watched the news to be sure of that one!”

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Jan 2023 08:51

It’s good that you give us these constant reminders, Stephen. We are all prone to “war report fatigue”.

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Jan 2023 08:47

Marvellous stuff.

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Jan 2023 08:46

Bloody ‘ell, JD!! And me with an Energen roll and glass of PLJ for mi brekkie.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 24th Jan 2023 07:50

A rich, solemn and ultimately joyful poem, Hélène. I enjoyed it very much.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 24th Jan 2023 07:45

A fine poem, JD.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 24th Jan 2023 07:32

Good one, John. When I first heard this story I struggled to remember he had been chancellor - there seem to have been so many.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 24th Jan 2023 07:26

A priceless poem, Stephen. I think I'll have some cake....

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 24th Jan 2023 07:20

Thank you, Uilleam. And thanks to New Shoes, KJ and K Lynn.

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John Coopey

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 22:23

It’s not his fault, Kevin. We’ve failed him.
Likewise we’re waiting to binge series 3.

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John Marks

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 22:02

Thank you for all your support Frederick.👍

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Stephen Atkinson

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 21:50

Too right, Uilleam!
And, yes, John we do! Although cheese & wine are OK to take to work 🤤

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Stephen Atkinson

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 21:28

Ooh matron! What an eyeful 😄

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Stephen Atkinson

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 21:26

Lovely stuff 🌈

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Telboy

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 16:04

Good to see you back on WOL Branwell with your little ditties.

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Hélène

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 14:01

Beautiful! Wonderful how the poem moves through the seasons as it explores the movements of love. Nuanced exposition & lovely imagery.
Loved this poem on love!

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John Coopey

Mon 23rd Jan 2023 07:35

Thankyou, Uilleam. And for the Likes, Red Brick, Kevin, New Shoes, and Branwell.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 22:50

Do you ever cringe when you think about it?😉

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kJ Walker

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 22:48

We've just re-watched series 1 & 2.
They were better than I remembered them.
We're waiting till all episodes are available before we start series 3.

Poor lad.. he's much misunderstood.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 22:42

this stinking, 'respectable' world of the empty self

So true.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 22:27

😲Eye Eye!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 22:21

A very difficult subject Stephen. Thanks for your efforts.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 22:11

Heh heh heh!
Gottle o geer! Gottle o geer! Gottle o geer!😉

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Stephen Gospage

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 21:39

Thank you, Uilleam. I wrote this in response to multiple appeals from various groups to cancel performances of Russian musical works in the West. I would draw some lines though: for instance, musicians or singers who are known to be close to the Russian government.

Tchaikovsky is a particular case because he was considered a rather 'European' composer and not a Russian nationalist. Likewise Stravinsky and Rachmaninov spent most of their careers abroad. But where do you stop? Is being 'Too Russian' a reason to be cancelled if you lived a century or more ago? I do not think so. Their culture has so much to offer.

Barenboim was (and still is) a force of nature who has done much good. Mind you, even as a Wagner fan, I realise how understandably sensitive this composer's presence is in Israel and I fully respect its people's reservations.

And thanks to Nigel, Frederick, Hugh and Stephen.

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Stephen Gospage

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 21:25

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Grace.

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John Coopey

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 21:22

We need the government to protect us from ourselves, Stephen!

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Jonathan Humble

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 20:25

Thank you for the comments. Much appreciated.
JH👍

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John Coopey

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 19:45

Be careful, Uilleam. And don’t try to talk.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=9746

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 18:40

The better part of us.
Spot on.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 18:32

A great read.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 18:30

I've got some appointments coming up, entirely my neglectful fault...somehow got pork scratchings in the pub mixed up with my 5-a-day regime...ruined my fillings.😕

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 18:17

You paint a lovely picture.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 18:13

Thank you Hélène for some excellent advice.

"Seeing events unfold as if scenes in a play"
....looking from a distance to get things in perspective is important...especially in these dark winter days, when it seems the world has literally taken leave of its senses.

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Tom

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 15:19

Thanks Stephen and Uilleam! Very kind of you both. A small poem about real love.

Thanks also to Jordyn, Frederick, Holden, K Lynn, Hugh, Uilleam and Hélène for reading my words and clicking 'like', Much appreciated!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 14:29

They're going to ban buns at work.

It's your fault they're lying in the street for an hour waiting for an ambulance...
It's your fault they're overweight, needing hospital beds that were never there in the 1st place.

More gaslighting, to distract from their own corrupt shenanigans!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 14:14

Rishi Sunak in December...: “No, I did not attend any parties.”

After the non-parties:
“The Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer have today received notification that the Metropolitan police intend to issue them with fixed penalty notices”.

Sunak's 1st speech as PM:
“…and I understand too, that I have work to do, to restore trust, after all that has happened….blah blah blah blah…Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability…..”
A man of his word!😀

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 11:33

Beautifully and simply put, Tom.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Sun 22nd Jan 2023 11:05

Well, if you're Irish, "Tree" is a crowd.😉

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