Genuinely beautiful ?

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Original item by Mama Lola

Great thought?

Comment is about I Am Worthy Of Divine Love (blog)

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Beautifully expressed a blissful living?

Comment is about Sex Without Love Is Meaningless (blog)

Original item by Mama Lola

Your poems are beautiful Emer, thank you. You elicit such rich emotion. I'd love to learn more about the inspiration for your 'Lost' if you are happy to share. ?
Keep writing.

Best wishes,
Rasa

Comment is about Emer Ní Chorra (poet profile)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

When you read a poem 5 times, trying to get inyo the head of the poet, then you realised... this is a good one.

Well done Aarya, you made me stop and feel the struggle of the question...


" is it fair not to feel normal"

Love your work!

Comment is about It (blog)

Original item by Aarya Shrestha

Thank you Stephen—I'm glad you appreciate the natural world too!

Comment is about My Church (blog)

Original item by Rasa Kabaila

Well done Keith.

One needs to reach a point in live to ask this questions for various reasons..


One of my first poems I posted was something similar, asking the question

Who am I...

Comment is about Identity (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

You must have a very big heart Aviva!
A Wonderful poetry buffet fit for any house-party

Comment is about House-party (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thank you for kind thought Stephen. I rattled this one off in double quick time.

The better verse seems to come out when I don't think too much.

cheers,

Chris Hubbard

Comment is about Deep Last Autumn (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thank you for the likes and kind comment moon.girl.

Comment is about Reflection (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks, made me smile. I think I remember there being a fuss over a streaker and a policeman’s helmet.. or was that a carry on film?

Comment is about Streaker (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I don’t think Parent who has given birth Teresa would approve, Stephen.
And thanks for the Like, Matt.

Comment is about MOTHER-TRUMPERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Fantastic poem, Ian.

Comment is about rag and bone (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Oh yes! And, for different reasons, Michael Angelow at Lord's in 1975, just for the name and the John Arlott commentary.

The incident described in the poem goes back to 1979 or 1980. I saw it on TV. I think the guy kept his shoes and socks on.

Comment is about Streaker (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

This is great news! Congratulations to all involved.

Comment is about Spoken word series hosted by Benjamin Zephaniah wins Bafta award for best entertainment programme (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Erica Rowe at Twickenham is firmly stuck in my mind!!!

Comment is about Streaker (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

This is beautiful, Rasa. The natural world is so important.

Comment is about My Church (blog)

Original item by Rasa Kabaila

I was almost too woke to give this a like, John.

Comment is about MOTHER-TRUMPERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

It's grim but I love it, Tim. One of the best poems on the pandemic.

Comment is about The Island of The Vaccinated (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

Someone should notice, Aviva. This is a really good poem.

Comment is about House-party (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

A great piece of verse, Chris. So glad you made it!

Comment is about Deep Last Autumn (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

A fine poem of hope and optimism, M.C.

Comment is about BE COMFORTED (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you for commenting Moon.girl.
There are no invites because it is a permanent turn up and take part party, started in Naomi ward and going on ever since at various locations all around the world - but yes, WOLers can be found there too. It is a strange gathering since everyone is dancing or eating or resting or chatting or even sleeping, but nobody realises they are there.

Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem

Comment is about House-party (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Supernatural or a divine being, it seems?

Comment is about YOLANDA (blog)

Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee

Wolers invited? I enjoyed it so much?

Comment is about House-party (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Beautifully painted words
Just like the picture above?

Comment is about Reflection (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

What will be, will be
God says Be and it is
Life will be good ahead
Let Lord take every step

Visionary indeed?

Comment is about In 10 years (blog)

Original item by Annabella

Thank you Keith. Your responses are never less than generous and thoughtful.

Comment is about A permanent loss of happiness (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thanks Greg. Sorry it’s a rather miserable poem but I am pessimistic by nature. I got my second dose on Saturday, and rather than feeling relieved my first thought was “how long will it be before a variant appears that’s immune to all our vaccines?”

Comment is about The Island of The Vaccinated (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

Thanks to Emer, Stephen, Holden and Leon for the likes and thanks to Keith Stephen and Kevin for the comments.

I like these brief exchanges that can be witnessed of strangers or even friends. As you say Keith it speaks of a kind of harmony. There is also something fundamentally different about men interacting that doesn't always have to be challenging.
There is also a commonality amongst blokes as you have picked up Kevin.

Sadly there are certain places where people in general don't interact well and almost feel threatened if somebody says hello. I have gone out of my way since the pandemic to say good morning or good afternoon to complete strangers in the street without expecting anything further. Most people respond in a positive manner. Some even smile back

Love and blessings to all
thanks again
M

Comment is about Blokes (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Yeah you are right Greg. Was that intentional John?

Comment is about Two legs good? (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Wonderfully skilled sonnet, Tim, examining the constant evolution of the pandemic. Many thanks for sharing it here.

Comment is about The Island of The Vaccinated (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

I have indeed done this one at well spoken. It did get a laugh, but probably out of sympathy.

Comment is about Silvie (a re-post) (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

These casual conversations often occur outside shops, while both parties are waiting for their respective wives.
They're a fundamental part of our blokiness and can brighten up the day.

This well observed piece brings life to those snippets.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Blokes (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks for your likes
Stephen A
Holden
Aviva
julie
Moon. girl
Stephen G
and
Dewald.

Comment is about Poem For Brian (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

John,

How I enjoyed reading this poem as I have always been interested in the passage of time and its effects on the world about us and ourselves included. The human eyes are telling in so many ways. They portray emotions, personality and a glimpse into the inner person but it is through age that we see another developing feature. The elderly often display liquidity of eye which shows resignation, weariness and wisdom. The eyes seem to experience a different process of ageing. After all they have witnessed more than the body has experienced.

Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about A permanent loss of happiness (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thank you Stephen, Leon, and Nigel for your comments

Leon the poem would suit a caring foster home too, or a shelter, but in this case it was a hospital ward (details noted at base of previous poem 'Naomi and I')

Nigel I am particularly good at remembering where things happen, such a conversation was in the hallway..., such a person was sat on the sofa when they said...., this is the bus stop where I thought up that song/dance/game etc.. sometimes it can be refreshing to be somewhere that there aren't memories already floating about, but other times it is really nice to recollect some things so clearly.

Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem

Comment is about A Passing Thought (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thank you for commenting Nigel.
We go into depression through our weaknesses, but we come out of it through our strengths (whether re-found or new-found)

Thanks also to everyone who clicked 'Like' for this poem

Although I won't post it in love's tempest, since it was already posted in the meditations, the poem 'Inner Strength' was actually written during this time.

Here is the link to the WOL post for those who want to visit (or re-visit) the poem: https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=110313

Comment is about Naomi And I (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

I'm glad you think it fits those genres Aviva. Certainly would be interesting to hear it in that style.

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my poem

Comment is about wrath (blog)

Original item by Igneus

Thanks Greg.

Comment is about A permanent loss of happiness (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

I did try to make it rhyme as much as possible, so I'm glad it turned out seemingly made for rap.

I unfortunately do not know who Phillipos is. These poems are my very first foray into this field, so I'm not really familiar with much.

Thanks for the kind words, gives me that extra little push to write more

Comment is about flow of corruption (blog)

Original item by Igneus

I spotted a Frank Zappa album title on the last line ...

Comment is about Two legs good? (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

'Time grinds the face of all mankind
Time wears the skin thin and haggard'

Great lines, John. Can't let this one go without commenting.

Comment is about A permanent loss of happiness (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

a space once filled is still
now it holds a memory.

Comment is about A Passing Thought (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Suggests a foster home?

Comment is about A Passing Thought (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thanks for the likes and for the comments Stephen G and Stephen A. I would definitely recommend a visit.... perhaps pick a rainy day this summer!!?

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Original item by julie callaghan

Beautiful

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Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Beautiful

Comment is about Equilibrium (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thank you for the Like & comment Martin, much appreciated ?
And for the Likes, Aviva, Tom & Holden, always grateful ?

Comment is about Equilibrium (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Are you Phillipos in disguise? You write very much like him? Anyway, good stuff !

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Original item by Igneus