I think we all do. I have an annoying and unusual illness, FND. It messes with my brain function, so I write stuff then very often completely forget about it. And so it was with this. Thank Aviva, were having a bit of a shit time of it right now and sometimes it pays to remind yourself of things you’ve said before. ❤

J. x

Comment is about Hush The Winds (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thank you Aviva, that is high praise indeed, maybe we should all get together and write one. Genuinely, maybe we should.

J. x

Comment is about The Rose, The Stem And The Thorn (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

We need a humanist hymn book and this should be in it!

Comment is about The Rose, The Stem And The Thorn (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

You've hushed the wind, stilled the world and brushed the cobwebs from my eyes with this one. I think I need to read this one very often.

Comment is about Hush The Winds (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Absolutely wonderful

Comment is about Novel Ideas (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

Thankyou to Aviva and Paul for the nice comments and to everyone for the likes.

I am embarrassed to see that I have spelled Euphemism wrongly. I could blame auto-correct, but I won't. Perhaps getting misdemeanours wrong would have been worse, although they weren't really so wild...

Comment is about Euphemisms for Love (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

All going to plan then eh, MC?
And thanks for the Like, Aisha.

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

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Kimberley, although having listened to some of your spoken words I'd say you were very eloquent with a beautiful calm, clear delivery, just excellent. I'm glad you liked it though. I don't get on here as much as I'd like, or as much as I should these days, life is pretty upside down at the moment and of course my illness takes up some of that time. But i am planning a, "Deep dive," hopefully in the near future, so hopefully can read and hear some more. ❤

J. x

Comment is about Call Down The Poets (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

We can take for granted those who serve at the sharp end of public
service whether it be the NHS. the life-boat crews, the helicopter
crews etc.and the forces of law & order. However, there will always
be an ambivalence towards the latter - primarily because they are
essentially about "enforcement" of how we behave. In that respect
they will be the only public body who will stand before us and
say "No, enough!". And that doesn't go down too well with the
self-obsessed "entitled", whatever their race, creed or social position, so often heard from and seen in action on the streets.
They become the public face of disputed government policies
and that suits politicians just fine. The latter can also put them in
the dock for alleged abuses and offences in the pursuance of
often onerous duties. The celebrated W.S Gilbert wrote that "A policeman's lot is not a happy one" in the late 19th century. Little
has changed since Gilbert, himself a barrister, penned his famous
line for "The Pirates of Penzance".

Comment is about Let's all get together and respect the police ! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Lovely. I feel the same way about mine. Xx

Comment is about Christmas Ornaments (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I feel the same with my nephews, but you know what I see them anyway.life is short. X

Comment is about An Abundance Of Caution (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks for the like Paul, great minds...

Comment is about Dame Barbara Windsor (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Sephen,

This poem will have great appeal as it is exquisitely written, wreathed in good humour and so appropriate for a dull grey winter's evening, still shrouded by the pandemic. It cheered my heart and caused a loud fart, but that could have been the Guinness.

You write so well and naturally also with a good sense of rhyming.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about A Ghost Of Christmas Past (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Onwards and upwards, folks! Perhaps we'll may go down the rabbit hole along with Biden's America? But somehow, I think we'll
manage, just as we've always managed (and in far more dangerous
times). The one irony of this much-touted global world is the inter-
locking of economies and there's too much at stake to risk a domino
effect taking place. The EU is aware that these islands have a
far-reaching accumulative influence and an economy that can
adapt to many situations - maybe "painful" in the shorter term - but
also a substantial threat to that self-serving entity across the Channel. Softlly-softly catchee monkey.

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

Original item by John Coopey

Interesting theme. I've seen enough of these various marches/demos
in my working life to be able to speak from an essentially detached
point of view. The participants range from the genuine caring to the
"any march will do" attention-seekers. The latter can often infiltrate
and infect the occasion to suit their own agendas - waving banners
that have little to do with the essential purpose of the event itself,
often hi-jacking it to the point of public order disturbances on the
basis that any attention is better than none at all and they are there
to get attention for themselves. For myself, I taken place in one
march - purpose: protecting the blue whale many years ago when
this magnificent creature was being hunted for its oil which was used
in industry. Happily, a substitute was rapidly discovered and the
threat to its preservation receded accordingly. My MP got his share
of letters on the subject = he just happened to be connected with
trade in the government of the day as I recall.

Comment is about In Solidarity (blog)

Original item by kimberly

Thanks for the like Hugh

Comment is about Dame Barbara Windsor (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Beautiful, you brought tears once again. I will read it again when I have recovered. ?

Comment is about A Ghost Of Christmas Past (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

I’ll let you into a little secret, Paul. I would not be surprised if a deal had already been done but is being kept under wraps until well into the New Year. The advantage to this is that it would enable both parties to demonstrate to their hawks that they aren’t for turning. But then later to claim they’ve got subsequent concessions because the other side had conceded.
Thanks for the Like, Greg and Adam.

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

Original item by John Coopey

I'm always a fan of your words, Jason. I can relate to this one particularly as words often fail me.

Comment is about Call Down The Poets (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

You do have a genie in a bottle that is released through the tip of your pen. Write on JD!

Comment is about What am I, if not, what I am (blog)

Original item by J.D. Bardo

Michael,

As a regular contributor to WOL this is the first time I have encountered your profile and examples of your work. I should be more attentive. Please let us see more of your work as the two examples posted display the work of a talented poet.

Thank you
Keith

Comment is about 'Michael Martinez' (poet profile)

Original item by 'Michael Martinez'

Thank you to all hitting the like, thank you all that are reading. thank you Paul, so interesting. I appreciate you comments. Thank you Keith, your comments leave me without words to express how much they move me. Happy holidays to all, God bless.

Comment is about What am I, if not, what I am (blog)

Original item by J.D. Bardo

Thank you so much Stephen, I'm genuinely flattered by your kind comment. Paul, I'm on my way over to check it out now. And Aviva, thank you also, so very much, I'm pleased to give a pleasure as so many have done for me when my eyes were also weary, and yeah it's funny you should say that, I almost didn't put the word, "Boy," in, but as you so rightly noted, I wanted to just slightly break the scansion in that last line so in the end decided to leave it in. Glad you liked it. ❤

J. x

Comment is about Call Down The Poets (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Ha ha, that made me smile ?

J. x

Comment is about Friction (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thanks for all your likes.

Comment is about Christmas Perfection (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Your very Welcome and Yes!!!! What A Blessing We Have. To God be the Glory ?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Paul.

Thank you for the warm welcome. Dope is a cooler way of saying "cool" lol

Comment is about Alexia Supreme (poet profile)

Original item by Alexia Supreme

A powerful write. My prayers are with you.

Comment is about The Virus comes home (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Aisha and Stephen, thank you for the likes.

Comment is about Follow Me (blog)

Original item by Shehariah

Paul, I appreciate your friendship and input.

Comment is about Follow Me (blog)

Original item by Shehariah

Jordyn, Stephen, Aviva, thank you for the likes. ☺️

Comment is about The Pursuit (blog)

Original item by Shehariah

Paul,

“Twists and turns can lead to dead ends, and cul-de-sacs mean turning back upon roads we’ve already traveled” is reflective of “Follow Me,” which I posted just prior to this one. I feel lost in a maze and I’m deeper and deeper in.

“On your road ahead, which as yet you have still to travel.” I’m having such a hard time letting go of the old story to begin the new.

Comment is about The Pursuit (blog)

Original item by Shehariah

Fascinating piece Xoanxo. Beautiful lyrics combined with soft music creates a unique sound. I could listen to you all night and day! Thank you for sharing your moving poetry and soothing voice with the world. It is a treasured gift. ?❤️?

Comment is about Naked Windows (blog)

Original item by Xoanxo

Am I supposed to put a disclaimer if I use explicit language? I want to make sure I’m following guidelines.

Comment is about White Washed (blog)

Original item by Shehariah

Stephen, thank you for like.

Comment is about White Washed (blog)

Original item by Shehariah

Love this one Aviva. I’ve always believed birds should be free to explore this great big world. What an adventure it must be!

Comment is about Oh, Little Bird (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Thank you Tom, yes I did listen to the audio and I thoroughly enjoyed it, I haven't been posting regularly here but certainly glad to be back, i will be looking out for your audios!

Comment is about Xoanxo (poet profile)

Original item by Xoanxo

Thanks for all your likes
Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Jordyn Elizabeth
Ghazala Lari
Stephen Gospage
Vautaw

Comment is about Absent Affection (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Ghazala not many sad ones I hope.

Comment is about Absent Affection (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Aviva Rifka only if no one started to applaud after coming on stage.

Comment is about Absent Affection (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

A profound poet, I enjoy reading your entries and would like to share my gratitude for all the likes and comments you have made on my poems.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Welcome to the virtual world of poets Jezzalee! I’m looking forward to reading your poetry. ?

Comment is about jezzalee (poet profile)

Original item by jezzalee

Thank you Stephen. I also love that song. It’s so uplifting!

Comment is about Narcissus V Phoenix (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Hi Paul, my protective friend. Thank you for preparing to come to my rescue! Interesting that you mention being confused by the first line. When I first wrote the poem, I listed a string of adjectives to describe low-vibrating life force, such as self-absorbed, entitled, lazy, apathetic...but then thought what one mythological creature captures the essence of all those things? Narcissus!

Comment is about Narcissus V Phoenix (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

So glad you enjoyed it Keith. It warms my heart to uplift others through poetry.

Comment is about Narcissus V Phoenix (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Success! After some extended experimentation I've managed to
upload a version in "popular" style, together with a seasonal sort of
neighbourhood photo from the not-too-distant past in my neck of the woods here in "The Smoke".
P.S. Adopting a more stately traditional style to the tune has also
been used and seems to work well with the material.

Comment is about WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES AROUND (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you Maria. I agree inspiring poetry helps give us hope for a brighter future!

Comment is about Narcissus V Phoenix (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Thank you Aviva. I will look for the Phoenix in your poems. I love the symbolism of overcoming adversity and overwhelming odds. I also find it inspiring and enjoy reading uplifting poetry.

Comment is about Narcissus V Phoenix (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Great poem. Great song ?

Comment is about Narcissus V Phoenix (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Hope you are well Keith... A poem from the heart

Comment is about The Virus comes home (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries