A very clever take on recent developments Stephen!
Pity they can’t hit Moscow!
Comment is about Kursk (A provocation!) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
"Winds of change blow through time
They are neither hostile nor benign
Listen carefully to hear the chime
For change will come without a sign."
Excellent, my friend. I loved it, as always!😊
Comment is about Vortex of Change (blog)
Original item by Tim Higbee
Sat 10th Aug 2024 10:41
Thanks Hélène. KISS, as some one once advised me: Keep It Simple, Stupid!😉
Comment is about Just One Thing (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Sat 10th Aug 2024 10:36
Thanks Tim.
"The vortex of time where both will bend
Sliding up and down the scale of range
Between the present and the past".
I've always maintained that time doesn't exist, that it's an illusion.
How small we are in the scheme of things- despite all our "advances" in scientific knowledge, we still need to describe particle physics in terms of "string" theory-I'll shut up now before I tie myself in knots!
Comment is about Vortex of Change (blog)
Original item by Tim Higbee
Sat 10th Aug 2024 10:20
Thanks Larisa.
I recently watched a documentary / travelogue? featuring an elderly actress, whose humility, sharp wit and wisdom has been heart-warming to witness over the years.
She has demonstrated respect for all, regardless of race, creed, or colour; she's willing to listen to both young and old, to change her mind on all sort of subjects, and puts bigots to shame.
In that, lies her true beauty.
Comment is about A talk between a young lass and an old woman (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Thank you so much reading and the kind comments, Keep safe xx
Comment is about 'Over Here...Over Here'!! (A World of Innocence) (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Sat 10th Aug 2024 10:04
Thanks Stephen, and thanks to all for the likes.
Comment is about Gobs on Sticks (blog)
Sat 10th Aug 2024 10:03
Thanks to all for the likes.
Comment is about Limerick (To Whoo It May Concern) (blog)
You're right, Stephen. They say that not everyone is so lucky to live in old age. It's a God's gift.
Comment is about A talk between a young lass and an old woman (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Thank you, Larisa. The last line haunts this intriguing poem, as I suppose it haunts all of us!
Comment is about A talk between a young lass and an old woman (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
A fine, thoughtful poem, Tim, and the illustration complements it.
Comment is about Vortex of Change (blog)
Original item by Tim Higbee
I wholeheartedly agree, Tim! Thanks for reading 😊
Comment is about Best Laid Plans: An Anecdote (blog)
Original item by Endigo Michaels
A very affecting poem Laura. Inside and outside yourself at one and the same time does it for me. Keep well!
Ray
Comment is about In Gratitude (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Thanks Stephen, let's hope he doesn't.
Comment is about Cold Sausage Rolls (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Just the job, Steve. The man himself gets off scot free, as usual.
Comment is about Cold Sausage Rolls (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Thanks Tom and Uilleam. The pen is indeed mighty and if the words don't work to shut someone up you can always just shove the pen up there to give them something else to concentrate on.
😲
Thanks everyone for taking the time for the likes.
Comment is about Words (blog)
Original item by Tim Higbee
Single starters
Group endorsed
Main course
Ingredients gathered
Poetic appetite
Grows stronger
Going for
Collage Gold
Proclaimed priceless
In itself
Only when
Understanding discovered.
Comment is about August 2024 Collage Poem: The Square Root of Loneliness (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Sometimes the best treasures and clarity come from being lost.
😀
Comment is about Best Laid Plans: An Anecdote (blog)
Original item by Endigo Michaels
There is a surreal edge to this that I like. The mystery of the darkened sky and the intensions and purpose of an aimless shooting star. Intriguing, Manish
Comment is about Nothingness (blog)
Original item by Manish
Your words are so expressive and felt. I do not want to add to the complexity of your grief by saying something stupid and meaningless. Just know your words are moving. Thank you for sharing.
Comment is about Grief Is Alive (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Helene, whether recognized or not it is the right word for this. It lends to the transition of moving from rushed and hectic into the calm, peaceful, breathing.
Nice feeling!
Comment is about Just One Thing (blog)
Original item by Hélène
I wouldn’t bank on getting a lot, Uilleam. You can get them for 50p in the chazzers.
Comment is about CORDUROY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Is "harriedness" a recognized word? Probably not, but should it be? I couldn't think of any other word or phrase to use in its place that went with the rhythm of the poem.
Comment is about Just One Thing (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Fri 9th Aug 2024 11:16
Crikey Steve, more than appropriate-absolutely bang on!😀
Comment is about Cold Sausage Rolls (blog)
Original item by Steve White
So, to satisfy certain mindsets, it is thought I should condemn
mob violence on this site. OK...no problem, I condemn mob violence, as if that isn't a "given" from anyone who has known
it and dealt with it. As the Aussies might say: Strewth! Would
you believe it?! In the meantime, I'm content to let WOL
readers come to their own conclusions about what has been
said - and by whom. Evening all. 😏
Comment is about LOOKING FOR A STATESMAN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Cheers Uilleam! You might find this appropriate:
Derek Drummond, 58
Punched a copper in the face
Stole some bricks and threw them straight
He’s doing time for Nigel
Declan Geiran joined the fight
Tried to set a van alight
Admitted arson, as you might
He’s doing time for Nigel
John O’Malley, 43
Helped destroy the library
Now he’s under lock and key
He’s doing time for Nigel
William Morgan, 69
Brought a cosh with crime in mind
His next few years are well defined
He’s doing time for Nigel
England ‘til I die, they cried
With Little Tommy as their guide
Now they’ve got a bit inside
They’re doing time for Nigel
Comment is about Cold Sausage Rolls (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Hello David - cheers. I do a gratitude meditation each night before sleep, and my breath is always first on the list. I liked your poem too.
Comment is about In Gratitude (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Fri 9th Aug 2024 10:44
"Show me where I have ever condoned or excused mob violence."
The saying: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing", is appropriate here.
I was educated in the Christian religion, and was taught that there is such a thing as "Committing a Sin of Omission". I would include making light of the telling of downright lies and "half-truths" which have resulted in grave harm to individuals and to society in that category.
Comment is about LOOKING FOR A STATESMAN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Fri 9th Aug 2024 10:16
The horror! The horror! Steve.
Horror enough that innocent lives were taken in such a manner; just as horrible is the fact that an MP should abuse his position in what passes for "The Mother of Parliaments", literally inflaming the situation by effectively repeating what have now been proved to be downright lies in the Sewer media.
Comment is about Cold Sausage Rolls (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Fri 9th Aug 2024 09:38
Pants for the memory John.
You've resurrected the image of me (60's 70's?) in a corduroy shirt...I've just been assured that I did indeed wear such a fashion item. Might be worth a few quid now in "retro-fashion" shops!
Comment is about CORDUROY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
"Tempus Fugit" Laura,
Great words and ideas....nice to see you here.
David
Comment is about In Gratitude (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
I have on occasion, Stephen, sat on the toilet having forgotten to take my trousers down.
Comment is about CORDUROY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I would maintain that you have still failed to condemn the current mob violence by the far right, MC. But I will leave it there for now. The overwhelming strength of the turnout in Britain's cities on Wednesday night to demonstrate rejection of views and behaviour that you, at the very least, appear to sympathise with, and possibly condone, has given me fresh heart and hope about the direction our country is going.
Comment is about LOOKING FOR A STATESMAN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
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Comment is about crossroads--today is history (blog)
Original item by Landi Cruz
Just a quick revisit to thank the additional likers. I deleted my last comment and added here so as not to inflate comments. Thank you.
Thanks very much for the likes and comments on this one.
Much appreciated.
I despair of our country at present, together with some of the views of it's citizens who have been so quick to turn on the venom taps.
I can only see things becoming worse for the forseeable, and though that may not manifest solely in riots and rioting it will permiate into parts of our society.
Unfortunately recent governments have allowed the backlog of immigrants (a word I know dislike intensely) to stack up. I sometimes wonder if this was partly tactical knowing that the next election would in all probability see them out of office, leavng the processing of claimants to the incomers.
Now Labour have committed to progressing the processing of refugees which will obviously release legitimate seekers into the population, the real and percieved impact will feed the fires of hate, Labour will inherit the blame for years of tory intransigence.
Let it not be forgotten that Bliar and his reckless mob also had no sensible policy on immigration and were responsible for creating millions of displaced people by their eagerness to war.
In many ways we are reeping the whirlwind we helped to create.
We are it seems in a downward spiral.
David
There does seem to me some naivety within the new government in their eagerness to promise heavy custodial sentences upon convicted rioters, this when our prison population is overspilling into unsatisfactory options. It's either naivety or lies voiced to please the nations ears, we'll see.
Good effective governance is difficult
Comment is about The accidental tourist (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Thanks for likes: Manish & Auracle 👍
Comment is about I Can't Let Go (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Certainly, in the context of today's views, Powell is the epitome
of "racism". His stance is consistently challenged albeit he is
not around to defend his prophecies. He gave an interview to
a prominent US talk show host back in the day that is worth
referring to, in which he explained his position over the
accusation of "racism". I did not "imply" that the working class
were racists, merely that they were his biggest supporters on
what was reported then. It is demonstrably incorrect and
patronising to assume that they could not understand how
uncontrolled/unlimited immigration could affect their own
lives and were suspicious of its outcome. Fast forward??????
Comment is about The Poisoned Garden (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
A poem that transports the reader into a better world. So appreciated, so well written. Thank you, Mike! And the picture of the 2 little girls you have on your profile page makes me smile every time I see it.
Comment is about 'Over Here...Over Here'!! (A World of Innocence) (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
I think that humbug deserves a degree of mockery and by gum
we need to retain it when faced with the political posturing
today. I am accused to "trying to be clever about the violence"
by a contributor who plants the name of a tireless "questioner"
of what is going on in a strange "list" of nature's products that
are risky to humans if handled carelessly. Let us set that
against the conduct of those in power whose disgraceful
failures "to protect and preserve" are first and foremost in the
undisputed category of "cause". Show me where I have ever
condoned or excused mob violence. I won't be holding my
breath. I have faced it first hand and managed to retain a
certain detached weary tolerance of those who condemn
when it suits but excuse/justify it in other circumstances.
Comment is about LOOKING FOR A STATESMAN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
This really moved me, Mike. Such beautiful innocence, why can't we all stay there?
Comment is about 'Over Here...Over Here'!! (A World of Innocence) (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
And don't forget to take 'em off before you try, John (not that that's happened to me yet, of course).
Comment is about CORDUROY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A brave, challenging poem, Steve.
Comment is about Cold Sausage Rolls (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Beautiful poem, Mike. We were in Newcastle today with our three grandchildren, the day after people turned out in the Toon in large numbers to say No to the far right, as they did all over the country. Our eldest grandchild is called Alba, too.
Comment is about 'Over Here...Over Here'!! (A World of Innocence) (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Tom Doolan
Sat 10th Aug 2024 19:36
Wise words Larisa.
Comment is about A talk between a young lass and an old woman (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska