Sorry for the delay - I thought it had vaporized.
Thanks Stephen and Lisa for looking in.
Thanks Brian - the answer is that George Orwell's real name was Eric Blair , nor relation of Tony. Although history will remember Tony Eric was more left wing than him.
Stephen, as you say we are watched but mainly by those with commercial interests, paying reduced taxes . If Orwell could see the TV reality series he would probably turn in his grave.
Ray
Comment is about NINETEEN EIGHTY FOUR (blog)
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<Deleted User> (17799)
Tue 9th Feb 2021 16:58
Very relatable.
I often try to make my “outlook” “be bright” on my birthday despite not looking forward to celebrating.
Comment is about Birthday Poem (blog)
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Yes. It's a while since I wrote any, but I might have to have a little surge...
Comment is about Captain Tom Moore (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
A good and well rhymed poem which portrays a dark period in our history. I particularly enjoyed the pen ultimate stanza.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about A Place in History (blog)
Original item by D Joshi
Ray,
A poem which restores those images stored in some cerebral cavity which lets us see ourselves as we once were. My memories are of a motorbike and sidecar, caravan parks, paddling in rock pools and eating packed lunches. Halcyon days indeed of which the present generation know little of.
Thank you for this trip down memory lane.
Keith
Comment is about FIFTIES' HOLIDAY (blog)
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Trevor - addictive...don't you think? ?
Comment is about Captain Tom Moore (blog)
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My sister over in Brussels would certainly enjoy this and identify with
its sentiment. She''s just mentioned her balcony plants bravely
ensuring colour in the present -10c temperature there.
Comment is about Little Pots Of Hyacinth (blog)
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Same here in the UK.. The official agency responsible actually gave
permission for ad. breaks to be increased - as if intent on annoying
us some more! And the change in YouTube has seen its videos
constantly interrupted on an increasingly irritating scale....most
moronic in those experienced in classical music videos when a
work is interrupted even as it draws to a close. Philistines!! ?
Comment is about ADS (blog)
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This is very eloquent and seems to capture the mood so well that I wish it would progress to resolve the state reached (and become a meditative poem).
Comment is about Disesteem (blog)
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How I've missed your poems! Amazing piece and an equally amazing comeback.
Comment is about Nature reassures (blog)
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Hey Nicola, I'm ok..... think my head just went down a darker path than usual. I'm back in the light...... Thanks for checking ❤️ xx
Comment is about Safety Net (blog)
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Thanks Aviva and D Joshi.
Maybe I should have done a before and after the sun came out. I am sure I will be able to take a photo with a cloudy grey backdrop soon.
Comment is about Little Pots Of Hyacinth (blog)
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sun's ray - grey day
sun's rays - grey days
?
Comment is about Little Pots Of Hyacinth (blog)
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Hi Graham. Yes, I do know because it was the theme of an Ealing comedy with Alec Guinness playing different roles to deceive the authorities, can't recall the name of the film just now. I wonder if they are still followed? More power to your elbow.
Ray
Comment is about LOSS (blog)
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It's getting really tough now isn't it for us social creatures. Hope you are reunited before too long.
Comment is about Real Room (blog)
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And then the sun came out, but sunshine doesn’t rhyme with grey day. ?
Comment is about Little Pots Of Hyacinth (blog)
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Great Poem Keith, paints a very detailed picture of our current landscapes. ?
Comment is about The Earth Sleeps (blog)
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D Joshi, Keith and Brian
Thank you gentlemen dropping in, reading and leaving encouraging comments on this work. The like is much cherished.
Comment is about Nature reassures (blog)
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Thanks Aviva and Joshi for the recent likes. Thank you for reading.
And yes, Joshi, I completely agree - finding the positives through all of this strangeness is the key to success as you so rightly said! Thanks for tracking this one down and giving it a look.
Comment is about Holly Hagg (blog)
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Thankyou, MC and Aviva.
Bert Williams was a huge star of early screen and stage, whom WC Fields was compared to as second best. Interestingly he blacked up, despite being a black Bahamian. To distinguish themselves from other black faces, on their billboard advertising, he and his partner called themselves “the real c***s”. “Somebody” complemented his most famous song, “Nobody”.
I’ve attached the You Tube original.
And thanks for the Likes, Brian and Holden.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze3DKv4OWXM
Comment is about A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY (blog)
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Comment is about Under the Radar (photo)
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Burning Eye Books - Fontanelle by Bristol poet Helen Sheppard. We have known Helen in the scene for a long time, quietly lifting others up and sharpening her own skill along the way. This definitive collection will showcase Helen’s beloved work on nursing, mental health and the complexities of caring.
Comment is about banner-2021.png (photo)
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Limited life span body parts
humans using robot arms write
robots with human brains
become underground poets overnight.
Comment is about February 2021 College poem: Grazed by Sorrow (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Thanks for reading and leaving a comments and likes!
Comment is about Adrift (blog)
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Tue 9th Feb 2021 03:53
Thank you for commenting J.D. and I certainly hope that you'll find a satisfying new dream soon. We could do a mutual transfusion, even. I'll dream that you will find a new dream, you'll dream that I'll.... wait a moment, that won't work we'll both instantly satisfy the dream and be back to the start, ah but at least we'll each have had a dream come true.
Comment is about Are Dreams Thicker Than Blood? (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
The first three lines of this poem really struck me, as I am currently struggling to find new dreams to cling on to for purpose in life. I also need a transfusion. J.D. (thanks)
Comment is about Are Dreams Thicker Than Blood? (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Watching and waiting for spring, while cuddled comfortably in a cave. The Bears are getting restless.
Comment is about The Earth Sleeps (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you Brian - i often get the feeling that things are not necessarily as we like to think they are.
Cheers,
Chris
Comment is about Not Quite the Same (blog)
Original item by Chris Hubbard
Great images and shift to your longing.
Comment is about Adrift (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
I like your word paintings. You had me at snowdrops and daffodils.
Great work.
Comment is about The Earth Sleeps (blog)
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Brilliant and love the various voices in the audio.
Comment is about A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you for commenting Jason, and that is such a beautiful and meaningful analogy, I will remember it.
Comment is about Down But Not Out (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
And a wonderful opportunity to relish the recall of those memorable
old music hall monologues in this impeccably read reminder of
what we are missing.
Comment is about A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY (blog)
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A cracking review, Matt, of what sounds an intriguing collection.
Comment is about Passerine: Kirsten Luckins, Bad Betty Press (article)
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All the cracks and scars are just life writing it's words on us, just like the blank sheet of paper that only becomes a classic when the pen digs in across its virgin face. Never fear the pen, never fear the ink, it's what we're here for.
J. x
Comment is about Down But Not Out (blog)
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Thank you Brian for commenting. And, when I think about it this poem has kind of a broken scheme or perhaps a rebuilding one, it varies but has hints of previous rhymes and relaxes on imperfect rhymes frequently, all of which is quite apt for the theme. I can't claim to have done it deliberately but seems like my inner poetic voice knew what it was up to this time. ?
Comment is about Down But Not Out (blog)
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Pain is hidden behind every word: the pain of longing. Well done!
I haven't seen my fiance in about a year. We live on the phone. I breathe painful longing at times.
Comment is about Real Room (blog)
Original item by Candi
Yes, I agree with your inner turmoil expressed so poignantly here. Well done.
Comment is about Nature reassures (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Abdul,
This poem sums up my present mood of disquiet, the fears of which are allayed by what I see out of doors and the knowledge that nature will continue unaffected and unabated.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Nature reassures (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Nicely written? Can always turn to nature for a good distraction ?
Comment is about Nature reassures (blog)
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A defiant cry to get back up after a fall. I like your writing scheme - loose but tight enough to enhance your expression. Well done!?
Comment is about Down But Not Out (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Excellent. The allusions are on target. Well done.?
Comment is about Behind the door (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I like this very much. I am a lover of history. Nothing should be cancelled or reworked. We grow from it.?
Comment is about A Place in History (blog)
Original item by D Joshi
Gracias a ti Keith
Comment is about Se Murió El Amor (in advance this is one of my poems written in spanish my natural language) (blog)
Original item by Luis Francisco Hernandez Martin
Great Poem Tom, we've all definitely appreciated natures beauty during this pandemic. Very well written
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Comment is about Holly Hagg (blog)
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Thanks for the comments, Trevor, Stephen G and Nigel.
Thanks for the likes Hugh, Stephen, JD and Dean.
Just edited it a little, can't leave this one alone
Comment is about The Greatest Show (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Bien hecho mi amigo. Tu poesia es corta y expresiva. Me gusta muchisimo.
Gracias por esto
Keith
Comment is about Se Murió El Amor (in advance this is one of my poems written in spanish my natural language) (blog)
Original item by Luis Francisco Hernandez Martin
raypool
Tue 9th Feb 2021 17:03
Sorry Greg I missed your icing on the cake comment! I nearly gave up after that, but thanks to zoom all is well.
Ray
Comment is about POETRY GIG (blog)
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