Thanks for all your likes
Andy N
M.C. Newberry
Hugh
Stephen G
julie
Holden
John B
Helene
Moonlight
Tom
Your Royal Poetess
and
Kevin.

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Telboy/Rose - thank you for your comments. I sent him a copy
of my poem when it was originally written and he replied courteously and at length. A man who carried on the "less
said, more spoken" tradition of a tried and tested generation
whose fortitude ensured the freedom that we know today.
Thanks also for those who "liked" this tribute and by doing so,
paid their own respects in their own way. "Johnny" Johnson
reached the grand age of 101 and was actively engaged "with
life" at every stage, like so many of his kind. .

Comment is about SQDN. LDR. GEORGE "JOHNNY" JOHNSON DFC MBE - R.I.P. (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I think this the very source of just being nice to someone who responds to you M.C.

Helene I am so pleased it made your day start smiling straight from the start.

Stephen thanks

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thank you for your comments and likes.

I think my anger would eat me up and destroy me if I couldn't employ a bit of humour.😡

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

Hello Mike.
I've been in both of Liverpool's Cathedrals, and they are truly magnificent buildings in their own right.
When you say:
"I saw the Cathedral, on Liverpool's Hope Street.
Its identity now stolen"
I ask what's that identity, and
by whom has it been stolen?

When clerics of all Christian denominations routinely suck up to the rich, privileged and powerful in our society, without meaningfully challenging the suffering caused by our politicians, I would argue they are imitating the hypocrisy of the elites of Jesus' day, which saw the prophet nailed to a tree for his troubles.

Comment is about The End (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

20 yrs ago I was backpacking my way from northern France. I wasspeaking French at a market stall and was asked by an elderly French chap where I was from. When I explained - in French- that I was from England.
He said "oh I thought you were German", (because of my guttural accent probably).
Should I have been offended?

Anyway on a more serious note: It's Pie Eaters I can't stand.
Who ate all the pies? They bloody well did!

Comment is about 'Well, you know' (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

The Congregation in Listowel Co. Kerry voted with their feet.👍

Comment is about The End (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

A poem profound in its thoughtful construction for the reader to interpret as he or she so desires. For me I also see and end of an age, one which has become bland and Godless with a people who are lost. They have discarded the past but have nothing to replace it with. Am I on the right track?
A good poem and well written.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about The End (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Such a beautifully unusual poem and so heartfelt. Thank you.

Comment is about Dear Santa (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

Having read this poem I went back and read 'Rain Falls' and my heart goes out to you. All I can say is keep writting but include other subjects too - you must balance your thoughts - don't alow the negative to blur the beauty that exists around you. Good luck.

Comment is about Innocence and Insolence (blog)

Original item by Ryan Decorah

Thank you Stephen G for your welcome coment

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

A profound expression of despair written in the very moment of anguish. Powerful and real. You capture your emotions with a clarity seldom seen or heard.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Betrayal (blog)

Original item by N.B

Stephen, these misconstrued encounters are daily occurrences yet betray hidden prejudices. One can only hope that time will eradicate such nonsense.
A topical poem and one worthy of some consideration.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about 'Well, you know' (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I am continually amazed just how mindless one can become whilst driving. Especially on regular and familiar journeys.
Even the construction of your piece hints at the same. Were you driving when this was developed Ray?

Comment is about TRAVEL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Keith. No, they didn't mollie coddle us in those days, did they haha😂 Thanks for the like too, Holden.

Comment is about Heptonstall School (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

That's an excellent point, Ray. It's true that a safe distance in terms of time and space makes what one is describing seem more interesting. There but for the grace of God - I feel that every day!

And thanks once again to all the likers.

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Your poems are always an event, Ray. This climaxes in the 'silly face of the speedo'. This conjures up so many things.

Do we need to travel, or is there something deeper which complels us to try it?

Comment is about TRAVEL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A fine, optimistic poem, Hélène.

Comment is about Renewed (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Really powerful, and written with great sensitivity, Stephen! 🌷

Comment is about Woodchip (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Mike j( with respect) join one of the dozens of fantastic community groups unless that is this is just a poem for poems sake. Nothing worse than being alone especially at Xmas

all the best my friend and hope you get sorted 👍

LS

Comment is about Grip (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

works for me man-yup!

LS

Comment is about Yet we seek more (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

A poem which took me back to the nature rambles we enjoyed at school which took place irrespective of weather conditions.
Keith

Comment is about Heptonstall School (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A poem to prove that in the depths of winter beauty can still be found.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Dreamy Picture (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the like, Julie 👍

Comment is about Heptonstall School (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I enjoy your focus on the sky, Julie. It helps us when we connect with Nature 😀

Comment is about Dreamy Picture (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A poem, although brief speaks of contentment in the face of endless ambition and futile aspirations
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Yet we seek more (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

Daryn,
Welcome to Write out Loud. I have been a member since 2017 and have enjoyed submitting my poems and commenting on the poems of others. I hope you find the site a good home for your work.
Keith

Comment is about Daryn DeMoss (poet profile)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

That photo' says it all - what would Nanny say?
Well written and well said Uilleam.

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

My praise for your excellent poem would be to observe how that the more dire a subject and well described it is the more uplifting it can be, by sheer ability transporting us into a zone of there but for the grace of God go I ; one reason could be that you and me revel in the less than salubrious and consequently fascinating interplay of the charmless areas we have experienced!! I have certain memories of 70s Walthamstow, pre gentrification.

Ray

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Maybe last of the heroes M.C ? God bless em all the long the short and the tall 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖






Rose 💋

Comment is about SQDN. LDR. GEORGE "JOHNNY" JOHNSON DFC MBE - R.I.P. (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I totally agree with Beth Helene-beautiful and then some!








Rose 💋

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

A definite nail smack bang on the head poem Uilleam but what a bloody shambles this country that SHOULD be OURS is in the hands of arseholes-god help us!





Rose 💋

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

Quite, MC. And thanks for the Like, Stephen G.

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the kind comments and likes

Comment is about Christmas Time (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks, John. I probably do, although a damp morning at Bank underground is a tough test. Or perhaps not....all that proximity in crowded trains.

And thanks to everyone liked this.

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks for the kind comments and likes

Comment is about Warm And Cosy (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Stirring stuff, Uilleam. The comment on the Smogg is perfect.

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

I love the rhythm of this, Flyntland.

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

A lovely message, Nigel.

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Johnny Johnson and those like him were truly courageous, not that whining couple currently on Netflix.

Comment is about SQDN. LDR. GEORGE "JOHNNY" JOHNSON DFC MBE - R.I.P. (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Really powerful. Thanks for sharing this.

Comment is about Alcoholic (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

Beautiful in its simplicity & sentiment. Thank you for sharing this. It picked my day up!

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks Bethany. So appreciate the encouragement on poetry & just making it through this crazy life. 💞

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Timely in its timeless reminder of the importance of kindness and
charity in our lives.

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

If H. had written "The Sun Also Rises" today, some would have
thought it was going to be about life and work in the newspaper
business!

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Leon and Helene for your kind comments and to Stephen for reading and for your like,

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Thankyou, Leon. And for the Likes, Bethany and Stephen A.

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I am with you all the way on this very beautiful poem Helene.

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

I am with you all the way on this very beautiful poem Helene.

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

a reet nayce bit o scribing by heck JC ba gum

LS

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey