Not the prettiest picture of modern life, Keith, but quite devastating. "The sea of flotsam" touches a nerve.
Comment is about Today (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I read a fascinating article on Karl Wallenda recently. It mentioned the seven person pyramid (consisting mostly of him and his family) which walked across a high wire for many years until one disastrous fall caused him to abandon it. As someone who gets dizzy going up a few floors in a lift, I cannot imagine why anyone does this, but I understand that some people feel compelled to do so. As you say, it seems to have been the only place he felt truly alive.
Comment is about Living on the Wire (blog)
Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.
A hard read, but poems like this need to be written.
Comment is about Gone (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
It's a tough one, Aviva, but it rings true and has a nice flow.
Comment is about Confusion (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
<Deleted User> (29585)
Sat 27th Mar 2021 16:15
An entertaining odyssey that reminds us that humour is not always
universally shared. But stereotypes remain popular - not least that
of the Englishman abroad (socks with sandals or braying ass) and the Irish wink-wink claim to wit. There is, of course, basic truth in all of these creations and that makes them even more appealing as
targets.
Comment is about Lockdown Laughs (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
Footie will always have its followers. I still recall my aged stepfather
(born in Victoria's reign) taking me to watch Bath City when we lived
in that delightful part of the country. The team was in what was
then the Southern League but the fans turned out at its ground every
home fixture - and the club itself produced two players who went on
to great clubs: Arsenal and Manchester City.
Comment is about Chrysalis (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
SA is on the money. I recall the late Peter Sellers' recording of a
political speech in which he said exactly that - nothing! There are
surely genuine hearts that choose politics for the right reasons but
it must be extremely hard not to fall victim to all the temptations on
offer to advance one's career nor add to opportunities of all sorts in the process.
Comment is about Trickster (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
I was amazed to read here in the UK that grey was the most popular
colour for cars now. And instantly felt less conspicuous driving my
used car of that colour - a vehicle chosen for its automatic gearbox,
rather than what I had thought to be a mundane dull paint job
designed for fleet vehicles and commercial travellers.
P.S. Like the title. No pink sports coat then?
Comment is about A WHITE CAR NATION (blog)
Original item by Joe Marcello
Sounds like the tale of an "accessory before, during and after the act". ?
Comment is about SENSIBLE SHOES (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I've never lost admiration for those who do that sort of high wire act -
nor stopped wondering just why when there is so much else to
savour in this world? I'm left with the thought: what was he thinking
on the way down?!
Comment is about Living on the Wire (blog)
Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.
Funny how as the idea that one might die sees an obsession with
diet in later years. Give me the spam fritters and chips of my youth
any day! ?
Comment is about Seconds (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Kevin T.S. Tan
Sat 27th Mar 2021 11:49
I'm sorry for your traumas. For everyone's traumas. And my role in them, if there's any. I even pray for the extra-terrestrials....
Comment is about I COME FROM NOTHING (blog)
Original item by Parizo Van Thulare
Kevin T.S. Tan
Sat 27th Mar 2021 10:51
You really paint a beautiful picture here. I miss the 20th century
Comment is about Seconds (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
<Deleted User> (29585)
Sat 27th Mar 2021 08:56
<Deleted User> (29585)
Sat 27th Mar 2021 08:53
Artwork by: https://charllieearts.deviantart.com/art/Lost-soul-603445759?offset=50
Comment is about Gone (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
Your poems are a gift to this broken world. I hope it gives you some solace to know you inspire us. Write on my friend. ?❤️
Comment is about Early spring (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Yes, there is. I just have to keep my eyes on the sky.
Comment is about Cadaver (blog)
Original item by Shehariah
A Girl, you're welcome.
Aviva, thank you.
Nicola, you understand. Much light for both of us, friend.
Comment is about Undercurrent (blog)
Original item by Shehariah
Thank you to everyone who clicked 'Like' for this poem. ?
I and my inner 14 year old self are both very surprised and happy.
Comment is about Fidgeting (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
My pleasure, my dear friend, I am tired. My poems are wearing me out. But as I write, I come to know myself, a little. All my blessings for you Keith. J
Comment is about Early spring (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
" I was looking forward to the journey Until I remembered love. My greatest insecurity rests on this". A poem which resonates the vulnerability of the inner self. Love is our only solace. The yardstick by which we can measure the worth of our lives.
John, thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Early spring (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Fri 26th Mar 2021 21:11
The ones local to us, MC, are invariably sited on retail parks (York, Cas and Donny). Shopping with Our Gert will be a more more dour affair in future,
Comment is about SO LONG, S'BIN GOOD T'KNOW YUH (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Ha-ha. Deep-end-able as usual from this source. ?
Comment is about A whimsical decision (blog)
Original item by hugh
I don't object to a passing guzzle
From a poem that presents a tasty puzzle,
But I tend to avoid the extended craze
That leads us around a mental maze ! ?
Comment is about GROUND ZERO (2) (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
The name is justifiably popular and I hope the brand can continue
via the online sales that are surely possible through all sorts of
outlets, not least under their own banner. I recall they even had a
shop on the south side of Oxford Street and it may still be there
for all I know, having not been down that way for a while. The cost
of maintaining any shop premises must be daunting - especially in
the last year or so - hardly helped by the demands of unforgiving landlords - or councils who seem unable to act to keep their high
streets alive nowadays, much to their collective shame.
Comment is about SO LONG, S'BIN GOOD T'KNOW YUH (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the likes, Stephen and Aviva, amended slightly and added an extra verse is to the original, it felt timely to repost.
Comment is about Rule Of Six (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for all the likes for for this little write.
Comment is about Endearing (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Many thanks, Greg. The New European is a really admirable newspaper, with so many impressive and enlightened writers. It is quite humbling to be selected for publication. Your kind words are much appreciated. Steve
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for the likes...more than I thought ? 4 people converted?
Comment is about Chrysalis (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
And it blessed her with poetry...?
Comment is about Ready To Die (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
The politician's greatest trick is to speak a thousand words without actually saying anything...
Great poem Holden
Comment is about Trickster (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
I well remember driving over the M62 one winter morning, many years ago, from Yorkshire to a football match at Bolton. There was snow on the tops and it was beautiful. One of the few places in our traffic-jammed isle where you suddenly find yourself seeing further ... thanks for your poem, Chris, and for evoking the memory.
Comment is about Hartshead (blog)
Original item by Chris Bainbridge
Powerful stuff, Emma. Your poetry taking a different turn here.
Comment is about Infatuation (blog)
Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling
Kevin T.S. Tan
Fri 26th Mar 2021 14:32
A lot of people on this website could read, like and comment more.
We're not asking for a freaking subscription!
Shame on you all!
Comment is about Infatuation (blog)
Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling
Kevin T.S. Tan
Fri 26th Mar 2021 13:51
Kevin T.S. Tan
Fri 26th Mar 2021 11:38
I've been there for a very long time. Did church work for years. Only giving, not receiving. And then hearing it's better to give than to receive. At some point I just left. Loyalty? I finally chose to be loyal to myself!
Comment is about This is ME (blog)
Original item by Ilse Grobler
Kevin T.S. Tan
Fri 26th Mar 2021 08:28
You're welcome Aviva. And if you ever want to talk about this subject, just send me a message. More than happy to share about it.
Comment is about Faith, Love and Honesty (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Kevin T.S. Tan
Fri 26th Mar 2021 08:24
Thanks for the Likes, Kevin, Holden, Aviva and Moon Girl.
Comment is about SO LONG, S'BIN GOOD T'KNOW YUH (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you for commenting Kevin. The way I tend to say it is that my blood is Jewish but my brain isn't - but what that means is that I am Jewish by descent but I don't believe in any religion.
I learnt to read Hebrew as a child (the letters anyway, and understood a few words) but that was long ago and I don't recall much except a small part of the Mah Nishtanah (Passover) song and a few other tiny fragments such as the months which we learnt to the tune of twinkle twinkle little star....
Thanks also to everyone who clicked 'Like' for this poem. ?
Comment is about Faith, Love and Honesty (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Kevin T.S. Tan
Thu 25th Mar 2021 21:55
As a Dutch I'm a Holocaust-survivor (we all are) and anti-semitism is the most difficult thing to understand. I've noticed that a lot of Jews are studying Kabbalah to try to make sense of everything. Perhaps something for you as a poet? It seems fascinating but I can't read Hebrew.
Comment is about Faith, Love and Honesty (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Kevin T.S. Tan
Thu 25th Mar 2021 21:38
Once the secret was out it was no longer a secret
Comment is about The fLAW OF ATTRACTION (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
Brian Hodgkinson
Sat 27th Mar 2021 17:05
Thanks Stephen for checking in. I also am not great with heights. Yet it reminds me of a line from Tolkien when Gandalf says we never know what faces us when we leave our front door. Life is risk every day .. we are on the wire whether we realize it or not. Isn't dancing with Covid a wire act?
Comment is about Living on the Wire (blog)
Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.