Thank you Ghazala lari ?

Thanks also to those who have clicked 'Like' for this blog.
It is always so appreciated.

Comment is about Seasons Greetings 2020 (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Arkles Lane, Anfield Way, that's your patch?
One virtual hug is on its way, just now dispatched.
Though Santa might later bring you the wish you described
This virtual hug, sent just now, should already have arrived.
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Comment is about Christmas Wish (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

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Comment is about YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Oh, deep-fried! Those were the days.

Merry Christmas, à bientot (if one is still allowed to say this).

Comment is about Santa's Acrobatic Act (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks, Julie. You've written some great stuff. Enjoy Christmas and keep it going next year.

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Likewise, Hugh.

Comment is about Meandering poetic minds (blog)

Original item by hugh

Yes, has a Battle of Britain pilot feel about it. "Who knows what's coming next?"

Nice piece.

Comment is about Festive Chat-Up Rhyme (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

And thanks to Tom and Bramwell for the likes.

Comment is about Strange man (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you Paul and Stephen. Yes, as you suggest, I still struggle with the identity of the strange man. Is he the man in line 2 or a third party? If he is in line 2, there is definitely no one to share problems with. If he's someone else, there is tension in the relationship. Or is there?

As usual, more questions than answers.

I'm signing off for a few days and wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Comment is about Strange man (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks Paul - I wanted this to be bit a headscratcher, so I put the opening stanza at the end( a little bit like 2001 maybe), My wife will find that unsettling ..... I do keep my options open and i'm very pleased you found it intriguing!

Happy Xmas to you and Pat too..... All go today cooking - keep going you fool!

Hannah, Stephen and JD Bardo again thanks a lot. Nice to see you on here Hannah.. Thanks too Tony and Stephen.

Ray

Comment is about CHRISTMAS MOON (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Seasonal salutations to all who have commented and who have "liked" (on occasion - both!) this contribution to positivity. Your
thoughts in that direction are much appreciated and warmly reciprocated.
Now, let's march forward towards 2021 with steadfast hearts!! ?

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I'm looking forward to hearing about all your misadventures with the Easter Bunny too.

Comment is about A Better Christmas (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

where oh where
has M.C. gone?

Merry Christmas!!

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Watching the Christmas films, now I am confused at how many reindeer actually pulled Santa's sleigh??

Comment is about Santa's Reindeer (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you Stephen for your very kind comment. All the best to you and yours too. Looking forward to reading your tales through 2021.

Taking a quick break from peeling. Potatoes and carrots done, parsnips and sprouts up next?

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

In that relatively short period of time you've become a damn fine poet, Julie. Keep it up...& watch those fingers, it always seems to be parsnips that get me!
Merry Christmas to you & your family??

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you JD for your kind comment it actually brought a tear to my eye. Keep your daily blogs coming too. All the best to you and yours.

A Christmas reminder to always be kind
You can never see inside another’s mind
If you cannot think of a kind thing to say
Then please say nothing, it’s best for all this way

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

another excellent poem Julie, and let me be quite clear
I hope to see plenty more from you, in the coming year.
there is you, and a few others, that I wait for every day.
reading the poetry on WOL, fills my heart in a special way.
Blogging here saved my life......... that is all I want to say.
to everyone reading this
Thank-you, and may 2021 be the best year of your life.

JD. Bardo

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the likes Trevor, JD, Paul and Hugh, also for the entertaining comments.

A day of peeling, chopping and prepping ahead!

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

I write my poems to exercise my brain,
I walk through words again and again.
And constantly time after time,
Come across words that help me rhyme.

Comment is about Cheers To WOL (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Man's reply


I'm sorry I haven't got the time,
I'm busy thinking of a rhyme.
Let's wait until the Spring,
Then we can have a fling.

Comment is about Festive Chat-Up Rhyme (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Sláinte mhaith yourself! And here's to a write good New Year!

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Yeah, I think poetry and attendant Zooms kept many of us sane this year!

Merry Christmas, and Hope for the New Year.

Comment is about It's Christmaaaaas! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Yeah, that'll work! ?

Comment is about Festive Chat-Up Rhyme (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Thanks for the likes JD and Aviva

Comment is about Santa's Reindeer (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Merry Christmas and all the best to you Hugh

Comment is about Meandering poetic minds (blog)

Original item by hugh

Inspiring write.

Beautiful warm wishes.

Same to you too.?

Comment is about Seasons Greetings 2020 (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

I love your poem M.C. It comes at a good time. I am glad that I have joined you and the others who contribute to sanity with poetry.

Clyde from Portland, Maine

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

My husband was hoping I had wrote this one?

Comment is about Festive Chat-Up Rhyme (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Here, here. I wholeheartedly agree. Hanging out on WOL with our poetic friends from around the world, turns loneliness and misery into a global date with destiny, as we inspire the muse within to fight our battles with the mighty pen! Best wishes for a healthy, happy holiday. ~ V

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I love it. I bloody love it. Do I love it...yes I bloody do!!! Well...it's alright I suppose.

Comment is about Festive Chat-Up Rhyme (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

A nicely paced poignant tale.

Comment is about the tattered old man on Christmas Eve (blog)

Original item by Clyde McCulley

Thank you all John, Tony, Paul, Stephen, Julie, Stephen and JD Bardo for liking this.

Yes Graham, Just a rehearsal for the big day!

I'm in trouble Brian - and counting.....

Nice idea Martin. Maybe the Temperance Seven to perform it with a megaphone i'm thinking. That dates me!

Happy Xmas everyone!

Ray

Comment is about FOUR STEPS TO HEAVEN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Go on then ? All the best M.C.

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

A strange tale for strange times

Comment is about Strange man (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A well crafted poignant and emotive tale. T?

Comment is about the tattered old man on Christmas Eve (blog)

Original item by Clyde McCulley

I bet she's dobbed in a few neighbours for Covid crime.

Comment is about Gossip (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Merry Christmas to you and wishing you all the very best.

Comment is about It's Christmaaaaas! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

This is great, Trevor.

Comment is about Gossip (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

A stirring poem of hope, Aviva.

Comment is about Life Comes To This (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Slainte T?

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for the kind comment, Greg. Like you, I still get through the list of distant relatives and old friends, even if it does sometimes feel like writing into a void. Having said that, I suppose it is all part of life's fabric, difficult to define but regretted when it is gone.

Thanks to all for the likes.

Comment is about Postcodes (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A wonderful tale. Best wishes to everyone.

Comment is about the tattered old man on Christmas Eve (blog)

Original item by Clyde McCulley

Best wishes in these restricted times, M.C.

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for the background, Greg. He's someone I will certainly try to read more of. "Soldiering On" is indeed a powerful poem.

Comment is about David Constantine awarded Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you for the likes, Trevor, Aviva and Paul.

Comment is about The Lessons We May Learn (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Paul, I can't remember the exact wording! the second verse has been rewritten and posted on The Life I Took For Granted.

Comment is about The Lessons We May Learn (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

And of course to yourself too MCN. Merry Christmas!

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Cheers!

Comment is about WOL (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

It’s rather disappointing to know what a hulat is, MC. It’s a bit like being told how a magician does his trick - the magic is gone. I could tell you but then they might come for you.
And thankyou for the Like, Stephen G.

Comment is about THE THREE HULATS (blog)

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