Splendid Greg. And brave. You've just ficked up your chances of a TS Eliot. If we all fired at the same time would they sink?
Dave
Comment is about The 'man in the cardigan' was gently ribbed by Ian McMillan. But does he have a point? (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Well said!
AW's books were part of the content of a northern walker's backpack
and exist as models of what guide books should be.
Comment is about Wainwright - The Shaper of Lives (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
This should be on someone's "Desert Island Discs" selection to
remind the guest (and the rest of us) of what happens in so-called civilisation and "the madding crowd". Inventive and incisive - a great combination.
Comment is about THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the Likes on my rather depressing poem (if it even is a poem!)... I'll do a happy one next ?
Comment is about A Better Life (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Powerful stuff from the heart ?
Comment is about Five stages of ask my ballowx (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Hello Aviva ?
how nice of you to drop in , and thank you kindly for sharing your love and light towards my darkness.
I know it will pass as I have also lost my dad a few years ago.
This anger is different as I'm finally allowing my self to heal.
In the past I escaped my pain by turning to substances and finding every reason under the sun to keep busy and not face my heavy emotions. Last year I have walked deep inside my soul and left no stone unturned , the last of my anger was released in this poem and it gave me strength to acknowledge all that I burried . I love your work, your extremely talented x
Comment is about Five stages of ask my ballowx (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Thanks, guys. I've heard it said that the kids have got it hardest because they are bearing the brunt of the economic slump. But I'd certainly swap that for a hundred=fold better chance of survival!
Comment is about THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I've got quite a short memory, so apologies to anyone offended and I might be mistaken, but I think this might be my favourite Covid-19 poem yet! I wish it was possible to have it broadcast in shopping centres and town squares all over the country. More of a vac-sing than a vaccine but perhaps just as effective.
Comment is about THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Working title: the kids are allwankers? But, you're right John, there are those who only think of themselves & are either too dumb to realise what they're doing, or just ignorant & uncaring.
?
Comment is about THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Life's journey and all that we've learnt , in a rush to grow up to then regret that urge the second a bill came in our name. Lol. To be a minor again , id do it differently and would never dream of wanting my years to hurry bye just so I can do what I wanted.
Very enjoyable read .?
Comment is about My first twenty years (blog)
Original item by hugh
Intense and heart-wrenching. I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sad for the impact that it is having on you. You passionately looked after your mother with all your strength and care and your best ability, and of course that means you are now passionately wrapped inside strong feelings about the loss. Life and death are so very unfair. I won't tell you that the anger and grief will eventually let other feelings in again, because you won't believe me, but I'll tell you that I hope they do.
Comment is about Five stages of ask my ballowx (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Selfless acts of kindness never go unnoticed in the eyes of the universe.
To help others while you feel lost is to be admired.
Beautifully written and well said ?
Comment is about Insomnia (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
My dear friend po ☺
It honestly feels amazing to be back in the world of poetry. In my absence I have lost mum and gained a sister who was adopted during the awful times of mother and baby homes.
My first poem has helped me feel lighter. I'll be forever grateful for this amazing group.
I've missed you all deeply ?
Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)
Original item by Lysa d
D.knape
I had to spell it differently as my old page is still linked to WOL.
Real spelling is Lisa donohoe. Lol.
It was a time of selfies and snap chat filters, I was feeling a bit woofe that day haha.
Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)
Original item by Lysa d
Humorous and full of facts ? very enjoyable read . Thank you for sharing
Comment is about LAYING DOWN THE LAW (blog)
Original item by d.knape
You are in my thoughts my friend. You have the mind set of a warrior ' there is nothing you can't over come. ??
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
The roar of anger was felt I see , thank you for your like and heartfelt comment Po. Much appreciated. ?
Missed our chats
Comment is about Five stages of ask my ballowx (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Philipos
Fri 29th Jan 2021 12:24
life's been ok. Since we last spoke I got ill, I've been diagnosed with FND (Functional Neurological Disorder), which means a few changes, but generally love, I'm ok.
J. x
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thank you so much for that Vautaw and Keith!
-Blue Raven
Comment is about Dead Silence (blog)
Original item by Blue Raven
<Deleted User> (13740)
Fri 29th Jan 2021 08:48
The fleetingness of love well captured here x
Comment is about Down at O'Leary's (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
<Deleted User> (13740)
Fri 29th Jan 2021 08:46
Oooh I'm sorry. Yes they do know things do cats. It's a wonderful poem. Sorry if I sounded disapproving. My cat tends to scratch or bite anyone who hasn't got good intentions for me. Xx you be well too
Comment is about The Wisdom of Cats (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
Thank you kindly Julie ?
Comment is about Wainwright - The Shaper of Lives (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Fri 29th Jan 2021 04:51
don't know hoa
thanks for reading my "thoughts".
Is that your real name?
and what is that on your nose?
?
Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)
Original item by Lysa d
So powerful and very inspiring. ? love this
Comment is about Another Demon (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
Round of applause ??
Wowwwwww
Every word spoke directly to my soul.
Thank you kindly for sharing this remarkable poem . I needed this right now and I'm forever grateful for your talent x
Comment is about To Be Decided (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
It has been a long time my friend. Today is my first day bk into the world of beautifully written poetry. And yours was the first to greet me. What an honour ?
I am better then yesterday and more wiser lol. Hope life has been good to you ?
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Wow this is so well written , the anxious mind can create terrible feelings of mixed emotions and it loves nothing more then to wait until our heads hit the pillow. Brilliant ?
Comment is about A Game Of Chance (blog)
Original item by Wandering Biku
Well thank you my old friend and reigning poetry tennis champion. Glad it touched you Lisa and so pleased to hear from you again. Hope you're keeping well love.❤
J. x
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Sounds like exceptionally hard times, Rob
Let's hope a brighter future isn't too far away.
And Keep up with your superb poetry! ?
Comment is about Absinthe Alley with my Green Fairy (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
<Deleted User> (5508)
Thu 28th Jan 2021 22:53
Ella Frears' collection, 'Shine, Darling' is exceptional. I'm disappointed that it didn't win this or the Forward, 'First Collection'.
Comment is about The 'man in the cardigan' was gently ribbed by Ian McMillan. But does he have a point? (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
You captured the quality of strength so beautifully ? yes washing your hair when you physically have no motivation to breath is STRENGTH in its self. Thank you kindly for sharing x
Comment is about 'I'm fine' (blog)
Original item by Genevieve
Hello my friend. Again you have blown me away with your well written beautiful piece. ?
Life's journey of knowing what's important was truly captured and I felt every last word. Absolutely amazing. Well done
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (28273)
Thu 28th Jan 2021 20:23
Yeah I won't get too into how bad it is here. But only Sierra Leone, years ago, has had a worse unemployment rate than our current figure. Obviously the data and record keeping is more accurate, or existent, than 3rd(er) world countries but anyway.
No, not at all. that's the beauty of it. A reminiscent piece about pre-draconian days, albeit leads to this. Sometimes it's in the subtleties
Comment is about Absinthe Alley with my Green Fairy (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
Ah, thank you very much to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem, it turns out I could know that you're near. ?
Comment is about Travelling Together (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Watched a news article on wainwright the other night, he looked a character. Lovely poem.
Comment is about Wainwright - The Shaper of Lives (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Paul - i love that phrase - 'begorrah'.
Stephen - somewhat a reminiscent piece.
say what you want about level 4 and all that. In South Africa we're currently going through our 3rd absolute alcohol ban since March. For several months cigarettes were banned as well. Of course, as is the case with all narcotics and contraband, they were available. But at cocaine prices.
Comment is about Absinthe Alley with my Green Fairy (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
<Deleted User> (13740)
Thu 28th Jan 2021 18:06
OK I better put some clothes on then as it gets a bit chilly walking around the house naked and I'd dont think the neighbours like it. Xx
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
Thank you so much Stephen and Julie, really appreciated and I'm glad it made you think.
Funny you should say that Victoria, someone has just approached me and asked if they could include it in a nature anthology,so it just goes to show, great minds think alike, (Meaning your great minds obviously) I'm very flattered that you both had the same thought.
And Paul, I have to say I loved your rendition of, "Gire and Gimble," too and I have to say, I was really humbled by that as well.
Thanks for sharing the love you beautiful people, so glad you enjoyed it.
J. x
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Many thanks, Stephen G. And for the Likes, Stephen A and Greg.
Comment is about HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 2021 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Poignant stuff. Thanks, Hugh and Julie. There's a lot of backslapping going on in cricket matches, where there's much less excuse for it. High fives, anyone?
Comment is about A footballer's regret (blog)
Original item by hugh
Thanks for the likes all and for the comment Stephen G.
I found it quite amusing that they should be chosen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mr Men books.
Comment is about Mr Shouty And Little Miss Pouty (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I'm not a regular viewer but I know who you mean. Guys like this never seem to be past their sell-by date (or think they're not) - I see Jeremy Clarkson is still going.
Thanks for the poem.
Comment is about Mr Shouty And Little Miss Pouty (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I'll have whatever you're having ?. Great stuff Rob
Comment is about Absinthe Alley with my Green Fairy (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
Poetry at its best ?
Comment is about Terra Mater (Mother Earth) (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
lisa donohoe
Fri 29th Jan 2021 17:35
I loved how it came from the soul. Pain creates the most beautiful pieces and writing helps to express the emotions we bury within our selfs. I felt her pain and I could relate in many ways and I'm sure other readers could to.
Comment is about A Better Life (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson