True indeed JD.

Well put.

P

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Thanks for the Likes, Paul, Aisha and Stephen.

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As Tammy Winnette said there's always Divorce x

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Wonderful, Trevor. Anguish and hurt in spades. Brilliantly understated story-telling. It reminded me of Trevor Howard and Celia Johnson and of Betjeman's Pershore Station.
I suppose we all had a different interpretation of what the backstory was, which is a quality in itself, being able to offer different pictures to us all. My own take was a girl thinking of her WW1 soldier who didn't come home.
One of the best things I've ever read on this site.

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Whatever tickles your fancy, Kimberly.

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I would argue that wars generally do have point, though we may not always agree with them. Land grab, ethnic cleansing, empire ambitions etc. We do however tend to see a point in fighting back against the aggressor.

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Thx !Yes supporting a just cause is essential. Assailants' retribution time is due so that they know the bitter taste of death to the full. God is a great judge. Those who raise a sword shall die by the sword.

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Hugh, your persistently humorous poems are just what we all need in these miserable times. I sincerely hope you keep well. Thank you. Jemima.

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I know it's a liberty Julie, but I have to say that of all the people I worked with Bob Monkhouse was the most intelligent and clever with an audience. A craftsman at his art, writing all is own material . Sadly he was regarded as smarmy and too upper class for most of the funny men, and felt a bit out on the edge. I loved him as a thoroughly lovely guy! Off my chest now.

On with the coat.
Ray x

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Flavia, encouragement--the gift that keeps giving. ???
Tommy

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Thanks all.

Yes, Philipos, although IMHO the caffs these days are not what they were.

And yes Brian, it was intended to about a woman whose partner had died.

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I agree Greg. I've not been a fan of the position, or holder, of the poetry laureateship but this is a superb poem, regardless of author.

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thanks for the likes and the very kind comments I appreciate it.

Bryan - I didn't say ALL war was pointless - but the inability of the human species to resolve disputes without resorting to war makes it close to pointless ?

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One of your best and saddest Trev.

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Rose ?

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I am with Ethiopia
Keith

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Schools and colleges must be shut,
Infections in these must be cut .
To curtail the spread when they go home,
Disallowing this evil virus ,not to roam.

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Thanks for the like Hugh

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Like Philipos my first thought centred on the use of words 'stillborn' and 'midwife', but I believe these are used as metaphors and the poem is not about childbirth at all. My feeling is that this is to do with being left by the man she had planned her future with. Only Trevor knows...

Great poem Trev!

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JD.,

This is a well crafted poem, which for many, still deals with a delicate subject. There is a strong element of empathy in the words with a note of optimism which is refreshing. A poem which many will be able to relate to.

Thank you for this

Keith

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Lovely poem x

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Beautiful Piece ❤️

-J

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Go for it, Paul.
BTW, package sent today.

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Wow Mahika - powerful writing.

Must sit down and back track on some of your others.

Welcome indeed to WOL.

P

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Oh I do miss the woolworths. Must have been a nightmare stocktaking those stores back in the day. The best shop for pick and mix and blue khol eyeliner?. I actually got quite excited when I heard it was coming back but then I found out it was a hoax.

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Paul, its nothing but the truth. I appreciate the kind words.

Sometimes we need to dig deep and express ourselves as a way of healing too!

I appreciate your support always

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Thank you for the kind words, its great to see your views on it. Means more than you know ?

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Thank you for the likes and kind comments Ray and Stephen.
How wonderful Ray, nice to hear someone was as lovely as they seemed on and off screen. They put Bobby Balls name on Blackpool Tower tonight.

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The term pansexual is an appropriate one, when you fall in love with the person, then there's no need for explanation.

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Thanks for the comments, Stephen, MC and Ray. I have googled “Paul Jones” and I may have been mislead all these years. According to Wiki (which is always right) a progressive dance of the type I described is a mixer. A Paul Jones is a particular sort of mixer.
No matter. I’d have been buggered trying to rhyme “mixer” rather than “Jones”.
And thanks for the Like, Stephen Atkinson.

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My full backing on this too, especially with our shared views.

P

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Flows with beautiful poetic rhythm. Superb.

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Sounds like a canny party, but I think I'll wait a few more years yet ?. Wonderful poem though Julie! ?

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Quite a write Trevor - I was humbled reading this - I especially like the ordered way you set out your work, it's what is merely hinted at that gives it the power.

It is very often these subtleties, which drive the momentum.

Thumbs up on this, big time.

Who hasn't sat in a caff on the corner and watched the momentum of an ever changing world.

I'm guessing it is a lady who didn't go full term with a pregnancy - and i know from a family member how devastating that can be.

Great compassionate piece.

P.

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I love discovering the music you share almost as much as your poetry. Such a treat for creative souls. Thank you John. Write on!

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Cheers Ruth
Will get my telescope out ready.

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Hear hear Julie. I enjoyed this, let's hope there's truth in it. Without trying to be flash, my career as a pianist enabled me to work with or meet all your luvverly fellas. Les Dawson was the most approachable of them all, totally himself offstage and generous to a fault.

I'll get my coat.

Ray

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Thanks for the comment and like Stephen and for the like Dean.

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I remember the Paul Jones having played it a few times John. It was different dances one after another linked by Here we go round the mulberry bush; I think your version if more behind the bush, but infinitely preferable to the original dull affair from a musical perspective. Roll on the drums and i'm away!!
I love the blend of age and sex, it's the only way nowadays.

Ray

Comment is about BARN DANCE (PROGRESSIVE) (blog)

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Stimulating imagery at work here.

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I like being led this merry dance! But couldn't the Reverend's grip have been "a shade too possessive" instead ? ? Just carping like we old folk do!

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There's no ducking the welcome humour in this one!

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Thanks, Julie. It sums up a whole generation, who were mostly very, very good. Most of them had such a great range e.g. Des O'Connor with his many albums and Ken Dodd singing 'Nessun Dorma' aged 80.

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Enjoyable and educational (I didn't know what a Paul Jones was!).
Good stuff.

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These comments are so encouraging! Thank you all very much and to those who clicked the like as well.
Perhaps we shall have some of these things sooner than we think. Let's be optimists!
John, I take your point and see what you mean as I read it again. Who knows? There may be an updated version!

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I wrote this one yesterday at the quack of dawn.

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Really liked this one Nigel. Next up it's an eclipse at the end of November?

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Ruth O'Reilly
your smile is smiley
your name although
deserves that O.
?

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Thanks for the like Branwell

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Ooh I like this it's a hocus pocus of images and ideas x

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Stuart,

A very appropriate poem for the present lockdown situation.
Well crafted.

Keith

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