A fine poem, Julie, saying things which have to be said. I feel sorry for the young conscripts but what is happening is truly inexcusable.

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His inspiring story makes me realise how lucky most of us have it, to be blunt.

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Pleasing in its content and style. I'm sure a certain Miss Smith
would enjoy this.

Comment is about Stevie 1902 to 1971 (blog)

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Thanks Stephen. Super comment. 😀

Comment is about Hand in hand (blog)

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Thanks for this, Russell. Always nice when a poet gets a mention in the blogs.

Comment is about Stevie 1902 to 1971 (blog)

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Very impressive, Stephen.

'The anticipation of the life we could have , If not for life itself' rings very true. 'Life' gets in the way of many dreams and desires. I guess it was ever thus.

Comment is about Falling (blog)

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Thanks to MC, Stephen, John and Greg for the comments. The extent of suffering and destruction in this city is almost beyond belief. Of course, no one is in a mood to forgive anything or anyone at the moment. But at sometime, maybe years or decades down the line, reconciliation (perhaps a slightly different thing) will surely come.

And thanks to Nigel, Steve, Adam, Julie, Holden, Ursula, Leon and K Lynn for liking this one.

Comment is about Mariupol (blog)

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A fine poem, John.

Comment is about Drinking where the river bed is dry (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Some wonderful phrases here, John. 'Let's peel back the world' - lovely.

Comment is about Hand in hand (blog)

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Thank you Stephen.
It's been kicking around my head since Christmas, but I've only just written it down.

Comment is about Traffic Lights (blog)

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Thank you John. :)

Comment is about Dear Mama Bear (blog)

Original item by Rasa Kabaila

Great cause.

Poetry is closely linked to suicide, for good or ill.

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Thanks Stephen for liking ; Broken down Angel '

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We thank you Clare for liking ' Broken down Angel '

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Thank you

Comment is about Shoulder To Stone (blog)

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Thanks Stephen A and Julie C for the likes. 😀

Comment is about Hand in hand (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

no way Holden!

when it comes to articulation, pole position is yours!

🎖

Comment is about Reluctant (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

You've created a fine tribute to charlie here. I salute you, and him.

Comment is about Drinking where the river bed is dry (blog)

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Love of self is the guiding light. For it is within oneself that belief and faith prosper and the struggle against wrong and wrong-thinking exists to make the world a better place...belonging
before division.

Comment is about Love Is God (blog)

Original item by Mama Lola

Each poem
you write
brings with it
more enchanted light.

Comment is about #NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Haiku in Bloom 9: (blog)

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Thanks for all your likes
Leon
John B
Stephen A
Ruth
Holden
and
Stephen G.

Comment is about That Sinking Feeling (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks Stephen

Thanks Ruth I too enjoy 60's music I do like the idea of putting a song into the poem.
Also you made a fantastic job of making the poetry work so well on the day.

Thanks John just had to leave it with someone getting shipwrecked.

Thanks Leon Ace of hearts with one to break.

Comment is about That Sinking Feeling (blog)

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There are some great words here John, the last two lines being a good example. The sentiments shine through.

Comment is about Drinking where the river bed is dry (blog)

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I really like the brevity of this and the transience. As if we are lucky to witness it. Well done, good work!

Comment is about Night Things (blog)

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Thanks Holden and Ursula for the likes 😀

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Thank you so much for the kind comments, Leon and Stephen, I'm truly grateful! 😊

Leon, I love your interpretation of "a breed apart from the God-fearers" and "rebels without a cause or even wanting one", you've articulated it far better than I could have, thank you! 😉

Comment is about Reluctant (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Mmmm sometimes I get to the end and think what I’ve written is a bit dark. But thanks for the comment

Comment is about AbySS (blog)

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Some things can't be forgiven. More horrors unfolding every day. But a beautiful poem, Steve, nevertheless.

Comment is about Mariupol (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A beautiful tribute to your mother, Rasa, Lovely!

Comment is about Dear Mama Bear (blog)

Original item by Rasa Kabaila

A wonderful poem, Stephen, capturing the depth of the tragedy which is unfolding.

Comment is about Mariupol (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks Stephen, Stephen, Holden and John for your welcome likes.

I'm so pleased you picked up on this Stephen, as it is one of those perplexing pieces; I was thinking of a war zone but also on a more philosophical level, how difficult it must be for victims to hold on to religious beliefs.

Ray

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Beautifully heartfelt 🌈

Comment is about Final Goodbye (blog)

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A powerful & worthy piece Stephen 🌈

Comment is about Mariupol (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Words that, sadly, apply to other places across the globe.
The never-ending cycle of human desire for dominance over others.

Comment is about Mariupol (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I did not know his work but it is so sad that an obviously courageous and talented person has left us. My condolences.

Comment is about 'A daring, funny, inventive writer': fellow poets pay tribute to Grant Tarbard (article)

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Wonderful words once again, Adam. I love the idea of all these passengers (or customers?!) who are thrown together and may have all had a similarly unique experience, although this will not shared with the others.

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A quite disturbing, poel, Pete, but good.

Comment is about AbySS (blog)

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I love the concept of 'question marks to the world', Holden.

Comment is about Reluctant (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thank you, John. I am very grateful for your kind comments.

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Good one Russell-suffice to say ( Leon ) been there, done the years-learned a trade-and had my life changed for the better thanks to some very genuinely caring people who I will NEVER EVER forget. Thank you for the care-share poem! 👍

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Great poem Holden. One of those pieces that the readers are best left to make their own interpretations of, and our interpretation suggests a breed apart from the God-fearers? Rebels without a cause or even wanting one?

We are happy with our interpretation-thank you!

Comment is about Reluctant (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Absolutely stunning Stephen. I agree with Leon. Poem of the week, if not the month!

Comment is about Staged Event (blog)

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Intriguing as always, Ray. Not completely sure I understand the message but the wordplay is fantastic.

Comment is about TAKE YOUR PARTNERS (blog)

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Magnificent work, Adam. I don't think this one will fade as you describe, at least it shouldn't.

Comment is about Nocturne (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

A tough read but a fine poem, KJ.

Comment is about Traffic Lights (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Thank you for your kind comment, Holden. Yes, the tragedy of this is that many people would believe it and take it at face value.

And thanks to M.C., Brenda, Pete and Clare for the likes.

Comment is about Staged Event (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Although not familiar with this writer and his work, I feel compelled to remark on his courage in adversity during a life
that was far from benevolent in matters of health...that most
precious of gifts. To continue to create and commit to creativity
in such circumstances denotes a singularly brave determined spirit whose departure must leave the world a poorer place.

Comment is about 'A daring, funny, inventive writer': fellow poets pay tribute to Grant Tarbard (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

😂😂😂😂

Comment is about Uxoricide (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Thank you John & Brenda for reading & commenting. 🌈

Comment is about My Little Girl (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Best not let her see this then eh?

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