Yes, MC. The Telegraph would do nicely. For us it was the Nottingham Evening Post.
And thanks for the Likes, Kevin, Frederick and Holden.

Comment is about THE ZINC BATH (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Can't speak for any experience sitting in a metal (zinc?) bath, but
I know well the procedure of lighting a coal fire in the various
small country homes my mother and step-father occupied back
in the 1950s. The previous day's issue of The Daily Telegraph - his newspaper of choice - was ideal "arm's width" for the correct
degree of draught that was sucked up the chimney and saw the
incipient incendiary flickerings flare into life. All done before
breakfast, of course!

Comment is about THE ZINC BATH (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

thank you all for the comments and the likes, looking forward to another challenge

Comment is about Mud (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

thank you so much for your kind words on my writing!!! it means a lot😊

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Yes, it feels good to remember those simpler times.
Thanks to my fellow poets for their kind comments.

Comment is about Make Me A Child Again (blog)

Original item by Steve Higgins

There's a now retired poet on the Manchester circuit who tried to get in about five times I know on BGT, and I know he got twice they don't like poetry. Sorry to read this, Robert. I've had the chance to have you on Spoken Label (My Poetry Podcast) and you were really charming. It's their loss. That programme has a meanness to it that's never set well with me.

Comment is about Custard pie throwers, a Laughing Yoga Man, and the Reality Zone: poet Robert Garnham on the bizarre world of Britain's Got Talent (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you for the review. It was interesting to read!

Comment is about What Meets the Eye? The Deaf Perspective: eds. Lisa Kelly, Sophie Stone, Arachne Press (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks for the likes and lovely comment John.

Comment is about This Afternoon (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A great, angry beast of a poem, Joe. Apart from the pizzas, 'It was a convenient place to stay", his explanation for spending a week in Epstein's house in New York, is the phrase that sums him up.

Comment is about I Saw Prince Andrew in Pizza Express (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

A perfect platinum poem, Ray.

Comment is about LETTER TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I love this, Steve. It touches something very deep within us.

Comment is about Make Me A Child Again (blog)

Original item by Steve Higgins

Over the years I have come to discern the clamp down and the divesting of educators who now merely facilitate, lecture and barely teach. To educate is to prepare for life but most school systems mold a citizenry that is docile and impotent and servile. But that is just me. In the meanwhile we are all learning, less altruistic things. Thanks for sharing.

Comment is about Twisted (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Thanks Ms. Bethany. Much appreciated.

Comment is about elegy for Jonathan, the prince (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thank you so much, Bethany, it means a lot! 😊

Comment is about Nomad (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thanks John! You know as a poet your work is never done! In fact during those times where others are at rest, your powers of observation really come into play!

The Queen is an interesting backdrop, a human soundtrack to all our lives as we go through good times and bad.

Comment is about Top of her game (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

thank you for your lovely words Graham, I absolutely intend to!! 😊

Comment is about no place unlike my own world (blog)

Original item by Nadia Coia

This certainly packs a punch and the timing is well chosen Joe. Even in its excoriating tone I think you are on safe ground, a well larded anti tribute to a figure whose tail should be well and truly between his legs, if nothing else.

A great read a roller coaster ride!

Ray

Comment is about I Saw Prince Andrew in Pizza Express (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

Thank you, Bethany. You are very welcome! 😀
Thanks for the like, KJ

Comment is about The River of Lethe (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

right up my avian loving street Holden-thank you!

Comment is about Nomad (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

an extremely well thought out poem John! thank you sir!

Comment is about The River of Lethe (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

love it! well done Frederick 👍

Comment is about elegy for Jonathan, the prince (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

I absolutely loved these guys! ' Tiger feet ' is real rock and roller

great poem as well!

Comment is about Mud (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

brilliant joe! so you won't be upset to have learned that prince paedo won't be showing his leering face hopefully him having contracted covid-apparently-or is that just an excuse for the rest of the royals to keep him at royal arms length?

a most detestable creepy person if ever there was one!

I wonder if he's ' recovering ' in his swiss chalet that WE bloody well bought for him-GRRRR!!!

Comment is about I Saw Prince Andrew in Pizza Express (blog)

Original item by Joe Williams

an extremely enjoyable poem Nadia-thank you!

Comment is about immature in elementary (blog)

Original item by Nadia Coia

Removed these two.

When pledging her time and support
she’s the Queen of clubs for charity 
She’s the Queen of garden spades  
when planting a commemorative tree

When meeting and greeting the public
she’s the Queen of hearts to the country 
And the dazzling Queen of Diamonds 
amongst all the pomp and pageantry 

Comment is about Our Wonderful Queen (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A really powerful, profound poem, Nadia! I loved the line "the lily pad i was waiting to leap from sunk" 🌷

Comment is about immature in elementary (blog)

Original item by Nadia Coia

Sadly Nadia, I have already seen my 70th birthday but the one regret that I have is that I didn't chronicle my teenage years and beyond. Basically, the poetry that I write these days is a form of diary for my children to mull over when I'm toast!
Keep writing, anything and everything! Keep writing!

Comment is about no place unlike my own world (blog)

Original item by Nadia Coia

Thank you so much Stephen. such a kind comment, and yes teenage life IS hard 😂

Comment is about no place unlike my own world (blog)

Original item by Nadia Coia

Actually a phenomenal knowledge about Google

Comment is about Mud (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Thanks for sharing, interesting to know what it’s like behind the scenes. Would have been great to see on on BGT. I’m sure the Royal family would appreciate some comedy poetry rather than some dancing dinosaurs!

Comment is about Custard pie throwers, a Laughing Yoga Man, and the Reality Zone: poet Robert Garnham on the bizarre world of Britain's Got Talent (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

A stunning contribution Russell. Phenomenal knowledge about Mud! 😀

Comment is about Mud (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

That’s all very well, Ruth. She might have given all you workers a day off but we retirees don’t get one!

Comment is about Top of her game (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Wow Robert, what a brilliant description. As an ex-actor I relate to so much of what you've said, being manhandled in so many confidence-flattening, mind-bending ways. I salute you. I was in the profession for 12yrs Now I know why my self-belief still wobbles after so many decades. I was with Veronica & Robin Aaronson at the weekend and we ploughed through the programme hoping to see you. Know I know why we didn't. Thanks Rachael xxx

Comment is about Custard pie throwers, a Laughing Yoga Man, and the Reality Zone: poet Robert Garnham on the bizarre world of Britain's Got Talent (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks for the likes Carol, Nigel and John C😀

Comment is about The River of Lethe (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

The last two verses are taken from a previous post.

Comment is about Our Wonderful Queen (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

All you went through when it happens it means so much.❤

Comment is about Perseverance (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

No longer apart embracing a love like no other.

Comment is about Wholesome heart (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Your soul itself incomplete.

Comment is about Half of it (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Love this!

Comment is about LETTER TO BUCKINGHAM PALACE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A lovely tribute.

Comment is about Those blue-remembered-hills (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thank you kindly dear Holden.

“I see a bright
portion
under the overhead light

that shades into
darkness
and then into darker
darkness
and I can't see beyond that.”
― Charles Bukowski, You Get So Alone at Times That it Just Makes Sense

Comment is about At last words (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

That's the British weather for you, Julie! Glad you won a prize! 😀

Comment is about This Afternoon (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Wonderful poem, Stephen, so powerful! Great skill!

Comment is about Strange Feeling (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

An engaging and entertaining insight behind the scenes of BGT.
Perhaps an alternative name for this show should be "Britain's
Got Talent You Don't Get To See"!

Comment is about Custard pie throwers, a Laughing Yoga Man, and the Reality Zone: poet Robert Garnham on the bizarre world of Britain's Got Talent (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Enjoyed this, Julian, though I'm angry like you.

We don't see enough protest poetry these days.

Comment is about 'Incensed' Julian Jordon's video riposte to Dorries and Johnson (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Or Matt and Cock, Stephen.
And thanks for the Likes, Holden and Kevin.

Comment is about F***ING NEAR WATER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Stephen G and Holden. I acknowledge both your observations as accurate. Perhaps we all have limits to the information we can retain?
Thanks for the likes Stephen A and Frederick 😀

Comment is about The River of Lethe (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks for the likes.

Comment is about Ghostly Request (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the lovely comments and likes.

Comment is about Woody Woodpecker (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the kind comment Carol send for the likes.

Comment is about Right Here, Right Now (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan