Well timed too! ?

Comment is about Daffodils (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

I saw the report and wondered, in passing, whether her product had been instrumental in the length of her own (long ) life. Good to know
too that women have always been making their mark in bringing
inventive thinking into being for our benefit. . .

Comment is about A FISHERMAN'S FRIEND (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This is a really cute poem, I like it.
But it made me think...

IF it were only 'ANDS, or BUTS
- it would have been a whole other poem. ?

Comment is about If's, Ands, or Buts (blog)

Original item by d.knape

A reference to the passing of Doreen Lofthouse, “inventor” of the FF lozenge and to the old joke:
Judge to coughing miscreant “Would you like to suck on a Fisherman’s Friend?”. Miscreant “Don’t you think I’m in enough bother?”
And Thankyou for the Likes to Nazia, Holden and Kevin’s W and TSTan.

Comment is about A FISHERMAN'S FRIEND (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

you're welcome

Comment is about Sylvan Hope (blog)

Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.

Thank you Kevin?

Comment is about Sylvan Hope (blog)

Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.

A repost from last year. The first of my poetry attempts!

Comment is about Daffodils (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

It is my pleasure Keith. Good Friday will soon be upon us and then Easter, the risen Christ. Do you remember the hymm 'There is a green hill faraway...'. it always moves me.

https://youtu.be/d0ybUpuLn8M

Comment is about Kosovo crucified (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Shot?

Not!

(a 2 word poem.)

Comment is about Trevor Alexander (poet profile)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Yet the Faith survives through great suffering. A resilient Faith borne out of love for Christ. Thank you for this.
Keith

Comment is about Kosovo crucified (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

you're welcome

Comment is about Gratefulness (blog)

Original item by Ghazala lari

I always feel like a moron picking up other people's garbage. I try to do it anyway. Glad there are others who care about Earth.

Comment is about The “Tourons” Great Day Out (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

wonderful!

Comment is about Sylvan Hope (blog)

Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.

Thanks for the like Aviva

Comment is about Forget-Me-Nots (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you Philipos and Leon for your comments, I am so flattered.
?

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

Comment is about Now That There Are No More Words To Hurl (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

I suspect many of these Tourons were saving the planet with Greta two years ago.

Comment is about The “Tourons” Great Day Out (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

After seeing all the news stories about the amount of litter being left behind after days out enjoying the lovely weather. It seemed appropriate to revisit this poem from last year. Amended slightly.

Comment is about The “Tourons” Great Day Out (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Lovely xx

Comment is about Gratefulness (blog)

Original item by Ghazala lari

Poems directed at a lover are not normally my thing as they tend to be a bit mushy, but this one Aviva is a cut above.

Comment is about Now That There Are No More Words To Hurl (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Watch the film 'The Whistleblower' and you know NATO will one day pay for its crimes.

beautiful poem and beautiful song

Comment is about Kosovo crucified (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

This is written very nicely.

Comment is about Gratefulness (blog)

Original item by Ghazala lari

Praise Allah and peace be with the Prophets

Comment is about Gratefulness (blog)

Original item by Ghazala lari

I give credit to my hair and nails ?

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

very clever!! ?

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

I think therefore I am...
Your poem helps me understand...
Our hair and nails must be thinkers too...
Though we may not heed them, they surely do...
Or why would loose hair be on the carpet again
Or the nail clippings exist to be taken to the bin?
Surely they would not persist
If they don't think, they don't exist.

Comment is about I AM (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks you for the like Stephen G.

Stephen, the only witness is my lurid imagination !

A bit of a conundrum Mark!

Ray

Comment is about SENSIBLE SHOES (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I’ve never been a believer that it’s the responsibility of others to spread the word, MC.

Comment is about YER CARBON FOOTPRINT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Such a well constructed piece of nostalgia this, especially liked the way you described the dead flies as 'clenched tight as fists'. ?

Comment is about GRANDMA'S HOUSE (blog)

Original item by john short

A lovely moving write. P

Comment is about Now That There Are No More Words To Hurl (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

We should all do our bit within our ability to reduce unnecessary
pollution of both air and sea. But if it's a global world that we are
persuaded is the future, then, so far, "the word" is hardly going
around the world to where it matters most. At least the "disciples"
of the past set forth into unwelcoming lands to spread their
particular gospel. Where are their equivalents today? .

Comment is about YER CARBON FOOTPRINT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Good one Hugh?

Comment is about When Lenny swallowed a penny (blog)

Original item by hugh

Thanks for the likes Holden, Hugh and Antony.

Comment is about Forget-Me-Nots (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the comment Nigel, also for the likes Nigel, KJ, Aviva, Stephen G, Holden and Nazia.

Comment is about Old And New (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the likes Holden, Aviva, Kevin and Stephen G

Comment is about Spring Blossom (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the likes Hugh and Holden.

Comment is about Rule Of Six (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Another great piece to read and laugh?

Comment is about A count of madness (blog)

Original item by hugh

I enjoy reading your poem. This is sinister hilarious.?

Comment is about Jenny in a panic rings her mum for advice (blog)

Original item by hugh

Hilarious. In this sad and Topsy turvy world, your poem is like a lamp of smile n laughter ?

Comment is about A parting gift !! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Thankyou, Stephen.
And thanks for the Likes, Greg, Tom, Aviva and Holden.

Comment is about YER CARBON FOOTPRINT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

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

Comment is about A Perfect Day Is Not Impossible (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thank you Nigel for commenting ?

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

Comment is about Troubled Water (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thank you for your comment John. ?

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

Comment is about No Stranger Love (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

An inspiring poem, John. Music is so important, as M.C. says.

Comment is about The speech of angels (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Good arguments, John.

Comment is about YER CARBON FOOTPRINT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you, John. Yes, I have had a go at most of these roles, with varying degrees of success, or none at all, which is not always a bad thing, given their nature. And thanks to everyone for the likes. It means a lot.

I suppose the title of this poem is a bit facile but I hope that its heart is in the right place.

Comment is about Sons and Lovers (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Not the best of reasons for not doing anything, MC, because others aren’t. Should we all abandon social distancing because some don’t?

Comment is about YER CARBON FOOTPRINT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

As for the role of the media in "inflaming" situations, check the
view of its reporting of the recent event on Clapham Common and
the criticism from the watchdog - HM Inspectorate of Policing and
Fire and Rescue - about how the unfolding situation was depicted...and responded to by certain opportunistic politicians
mentioned by name.

Comment is about AGENDA BENDER (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

The richness of music is in its infinite variety and ability to appeal to
a cross section of global humanity. Comparisons are inappropriate
in evaluating its worth and we should just be grateful that here in
the West it can produce anything from a Beethoven to a Beatle,
while elsewhere music finds its own audience according to cultural
traditions, tastes and expectations.
My own view is that music is medicine for the mind; melody is balm
for the spirit.

Comment is about The speech of angels (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

And the lesson preached shows no sign of the word "endeth"!
But it doesn't seem to reach those most culpable. A bit like CND
busy preaching to the UK about atomic weapons but not to the old USSR.

Comment is about YER CARBON FOOTPRINT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

An interesting "invitation" to consider the situation that involves
both guilt and innocence, responsibility and irresponsibility. It is
often a case of muddied waters that persuades prejudice to emerge
before the clarity that is required appears to wash away the muck
of misinformation.

Comment is about Attitudes (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram