Thanks Po and Lisa
I've just finished part 3
part 4 will be the the last of this sorry saga, and I'll start that soon.
Comment is about A Game Of Pool (part 2) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Statistics - a word designed for manipulation "to suit" a purpose.
Comment is about Underlying health issues (blog)
Original item by hugh
A combination of reality and regret that holds true for us all.
Comment is about What Matters Is (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I agree with you D.K. There is so little mystery left in this world as we scour every little crevice to unearth their secrets.
A nicely balanced piece. Well done.
Graham
Comment is about WOLF MOON (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I don't mind,
If others boys are dancing with my girl
It's alright
She's not one to kiss and tell
But I know
Sometimes I must get out in the light
If she's spreads it around
Is that really alright???
Comment is about THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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This is so well crafted. I really like it a lot.
Comment is about Same As The Old Dream (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Thank you Jason and Paul for your encouraging comments.
(Sadly Paul's comment is no longer viewable since he left the site)
My own natural disposition isn't particularly adverse to change but anyone can lose their equilibrium and strength (one? both?) under relentless change even if they would usually see change as exciting rather than scary.
However, as a SEND parent it isn't only our own reaction to change that becomes the issue, and in this piece I am confronting the possibility of two meltdowns, the one that I am anticipating the probability of in my child, and the secondary (or primary?) meltdown of my own capacity to cope too.
The very specific scenario behind the poem made me think it might not be widely relevant but I am glad that the more general attempt to avoid my own meltdown is meaningful in a broader sense than just my own faced situation.
Comment is about Approaching Melting Point (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
That's a shame, but you can't be good at everything?
Comment is about A Love Song (forever) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Julie, as my dearest pointed out, I sing like a drowning cat. So, I take it, that means not good! Thanks for the like
And yours too Tom!
Comment is about A Love Song (forever) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Really enjoyed this Emma, I think it works really well as is. Paints a vivid picture of city life.
Comment is about Directions (blog)
Original item by Emma Roy- Williams
Thankyou to M.C.Newberry and to Barbara A Steward for your very kind words.
It's certainly good to be appreciated and such positive comments make all the effort worthwhile!
Comment is about How to combat lockdown: poetry group's online magazine has readers in 20 countries (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks for the comments! ? Greg, you said 'there was a lot going on' and I'll be honest Directions is two seperate poems shoe horned together. This is the second one:
Walking paces vary,
But there is an uncanny synchronicity in this city,
Some have direction, chutzpah and meaning,
Others sad, shuffling and sedentary-
Trams belch out horns
The stories of each person is secondary to the omnipresent city
Two miles down the road a baby is born
A bored bin man hasn't smiled all day, why?
No one cares about his sore feet and paltry pay.
Do you think it would be better as two seperate poems?
Comment is about Directions (blog)
Original item by Emma Roy- Williams
A beautiful love song. I hope you can sing as well as you write. ?
Comment is about A Love Song (forever) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for the comments and likes Brian and Paul.
Brian I was trying to get across about all the different ways this pandemic has affected people, physically, personally, financially and mentally
Comment is about What Matters Is (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
You make a great story teller kj walker. Looking forward to the rest.
Gingers apparently have no soul's , must be why they deem themselves the best lol ?
Comment is about A Game Of Pool (part 2) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
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Sun 31st Jan 2021 11:16
Julie I like the last two lines, though I have to say that people make choices all their lives on diet and exercise...and those that made the wrong choices have been picked off early.
Comment is about What Matters Is (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I really like this Aviva, sometimes the changes come so thick and fast that they are like a tsunami, but you're absolutely right, breathe, learn, breathe. It's the difference between swimming and drowning. Such a wonderful little slice of genius.
J. x
Comment is about Approaching Melting Point (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thanks Aviva. ❤
Comment is about "There’s A Hole In The World." (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thank you, JD, for the like.
Comment is about Living in the Real World (blog)
Original item by Brian Hodgkinson Jr.
I see nothing offensive in this poem. However, I would like to gently remind all that more offensive comments get moderated here on WOL than offensive poems. Be nice people!
Graham
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Thanks for looking in Lisa
I was usually left outside the pub for what seemed like hours, but was probably a lot less than that.
This is the first bit of a longer story (maybe 3 or 4 parts) I hope you stay with it as it descends into chaos .
Cheers Kevin
Comment is about A Game Of Pool (part 1) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
What a difference a day makes? What exactly is different today Paul?
Have you changed? The only difference that I see is that you removed your perverted, and offensive comment. Thank-you for that I guess, but I would rather others had a chance to see it. I would have liked other opinions.
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Often this song is quite apropos for me. Smile.
Comment is about NEVER AGAIN - a song lyric (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Opening up like you have, you will definitely mend,
Positively proceeding in life round this traumatic bend.
Comment is about The Queries of a Heart that is Torn (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
This shows a transformative inner process - with great rhythm. I like the end.
Comment is about Good bye old thoughts (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
thank you @lisa donohoe
I wrote this a few months ago, before i finally plucked up the courage to choose myself and my mental health above all else.
Now i feel, it was the right choice and feel myself beginning to bloom again.
It is hard being with someone who doesn't communicate, especially when it is the primary thing you need. I have learned, i believe, that some people are just not compatible.
Besides wondering if I am awful for ending things, I think that in my mind I feel at rest now. Since it's not full of endless questioning anymore inside my head, feeling like i am no longer able to even verbally speak my concerns and worries.
I am generally quite an open person with the right people, so to feel like I had to choke so much back, it was very unnatural for me. And i feel, it vented out a lot in this poem.
Now, that i am on the mend and in a good headspace again, i felt it was time to finally post this poem since i guess, I will not trigger those emotions and feelings back up too much when i come across it again ?
I really appreciate your kind and lovely words, and well wishes. As well as your comment as a whole. It is touching that you took your time to read and respond to this poem, especially given its personal nature
Thank you so much
Comment is about The Queries of a Heart that is Torn (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
To speak yet not feel heard is the most head wrecking feeling in the world. And to top that with being the only one wanting to fix the relationship is actually heartbraking.
The lack from his part , says alot more about him then it does about you.
You'll have no regrets in the end because you know you did more then you had to and now your doing what should always be done.
Putting yourself as a priority.
You will heal. And i can feel your growth already . Well done for been so strong and lovable x
Comment is about The Queries of a Heart that is Torn (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
lisa, right on. I am with you. Thanks Keith
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
My childhood consisted of tayto crips and a bottle of coke. And lungs filled with second hand smoke.
Unfortunately kids wore seen and not heard in those pubs.
But I still laugh at the memories.
Lucky you getting to play pool.
The owner was afraid kids will wreck the table carpet.
The good old days ??
Comment is about A Game Of Pool (part 1) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Keith We are no longer free to hug the ones we love. May we continue to speak up and take full advantage of our free speech before that also comes at a heavier price.
We might be warned that it also spreads covid.
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Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
D.knape
It still hit home to me.
Humours it was but my soul clearly needed and seeked a different understanding.
I appreciated the read. So thank you
Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)
Original item by Lysa d
Lisa, a voice of free speech. Bless you girl.
Keith
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Sat 30th Jan 2021 23:29
that poem was a play on words
you know...
all in Jest.
now reread.
?
(my humor influences my poems. all in jest!)
Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)
Original item by Lysa d
Paul,
You might have driven Philipos off this site with your attitude, but it will not work with me. I grew up a long time ago and before the likes of you.
Keith
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Very clever and we'll written. Extremely mild to mine. Kudos to you ?
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Adult content Paul? It seems to me a comparison between my good poem, and your perversion. Also I find your comments offensive, and rude. But maybe I am wrong, lets here from some others, if you can let other peoples comments be seen for a minute, before covering them up with your constant rubbish. You refer to the good old days, the good old days were the first two weeks of this year, when you were gone. Sorry Paul, I am trying to tolerate you, and play nice, but damn. Give us a break.
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
The headlines : Warning this comment has adult content is reminiscent of those headlines found in the Völkischer Beobachter during the Third Reich, when people thought or said that which opposed the State. Hopefully we have progressed since those days. We might not like or agree with the content of poems or prose but in a free society we have the right to express what we like .Any attempt to withdraw or censor this, is regressive into an age of fascism and tyranny. I shall be happy to refer this to the moderator. I demand as a citizen of this country the right of free speech and expression without personal insult
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Keith
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Thank you kindly my forever friend
Comment is about Screenshot_2019-01-17-09-24-46.png (photo)
Original item by Lysa d
Good work, Emma. Lots happening in this poem.
Comment is about Directions (blog)
Original item by Emma Roy- Williams
Philipos
Sat 30th Jan 2021 19:59
Keith I have responded to your personal email on this, and again I thank your supportive remarks.
Blessings.
P
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
This poem is raw in its content yet outstandingly honest. We can applaud the honesty and also the courage to proclaim this poem as it comes from the inner depths of another's soul. What creates this dilema is for the reader to decide but judgment must be cast aside as it serves no purpose. The writer is not alone in his predicament as are those involved in the drug and alcohol culture but a voice like this needs to be heard and who better than the voice of a poet.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Addicted (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Great bit of whimsy here - thank you! I wish writing were that simple, LOL!
Comment is about The Acme Corp. poem making machine (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Love it Po...and thanks ?
Comment is about Wainwright - The Shaper of Lives (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
A gritty take on the city of Manchester, to be sure, but I liked the feel of this piece. Loved this line: "Here I sit, here I stare, at the weathered wealth of my city"
Comment is about Directions (blog)
Original item by Emma Roy- Williams
lisa donohoe
Sun 31st Jan 2021 15:34
So much truth in what you have spoken.
Each death is a way to shower the public with tokens of reasons to be fearful.
While those in power remained cheerful and full of affection towards those they love.
And us plain folk terrified of infection from a man made disease that only has one purpose..
CONTROL.....
Covid. The only time a bank will allow any one to walk threw the doors with there face fully covered....
Ehhhhhhhhh anyone fancy robbing a bank. No guns needed just a little cough and everyone will fall to there knees .
No deaths of old age or road accidents or flu.
Every single government are out to fool you.
The world's biggest pandemic
And yet the death rates are no higher then they have been in the last 6 years.
I smell bullshit
Comment is about Underlying health issues (blog)
Original item by hugh