Abdul,
Your pen has once again produced a very meaningful poem, one for your readers to ponder on. Forgiveness is a divine attribute which we should all strive for but more often than not we fall short of such generosity of spirit.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thanks for the like@stephen and @Gordon.
Comment is about "The Struggle" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 16th Oct 2020 11:04
Enjoyed this Simon. A sad tale in that for many of us all we'll have left at the end of our lives is stuff only fit for the skip.
Comment is about Skip Hire (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Thank you for the kind words and honesty! I did go back and correct the typos and misspellings.
Comment is about Professor Of The Dark Arts (blog)
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Thank you for the welcome and kind words Vautaw! ?
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 16th Oct 2020 10:27
This piece has a lot of merit, but what detracts from it for me is the use of upper case throughout, and many typos and mis-spelt words.
Comment is about Professor Of The Dark Arts (blog)
Original item by SNW87
Welcome to WOL. I’m enjoying your poetry already. Write on! ?
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Love this poem Keith. I agree with Stephen, becoming celestial debris after departing this life appeals to me. I think it would make a great title. Write on. Keep spreading your gold dust to the wind and sharing your poetic legacy! ❤️
Comment is about A Dusty Road (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you so much Vautaw ?
Comment is about Professor Of The Dark Arts (blog)
Original item by SNW87
Beautiful poem about the healing power of love. ❤️
Comment is about Professor Of The Dark Arts (blog)
Original item by SNW87
And wine vinegar, Stephen. That was one of her favourites.
Thanks for the Like, Kevin.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Thu 15th Oct 2020 22:53
You all keep saying all things to all men, but it's much better to think of like you say the human condition. Diversity is a bit old fashioned now as we are all diverse, we are all unique, our journeys, our class, our sexuality, our traumas, I personally have a working class white woman chip on my shoulder. But I follow many gurus and teachers through my readings and spirituality journey that remove this chip. All men are this, all women are that all gay people are this all bisexual people are this all poor people are chavs etc, we all do it stereotypes. I get treated differently as a blonde to a red head to a brunette and I've been all 3 to whether or not I wear my leather pants or a suit or an ethnic gown or dress. So please don't judge and put me in a box and I wont you. Its very sad what happened to that taxi driver and I cried when it was on the news. I don't watch the news much just daily for updates but I turn it off. We are all on a journey but like the Beatles before me if you study the teachings of ancient gurus once you start to soothe your soul and let go of addictions and technology and phones are an addiction so is pornography and gambling, you soothe the inner child and you begin to awaken, your soul begins to heal , ps love the music x
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
In these difficult days most of us have more practical matters to worry about and dwell on, rather than argue about how 'woke' someone is, whatever that means.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Sincere thanks to all who took the trouble to respond. Yes, our opinions differ, sometimes profoundly, but we all share this precarious human condition.
There is a contradiction between the current emphasis upon 'diversity' (narrowly defined usually in terms of race) and the wokeish insistence upon conforming to a set of (allegedly) 'liberal' opinions. Enforced tolerance (or pretended acceptance) is worthless, in my opinion.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
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Why should we not be all things to all men? To understand and to accept different life styles and philosophies is to embrace humanity and not sit on the sidelines with concealed prejudices.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Graham,
I have learned that acceptance is better than tolerance, which seems quite patronising. My brother in law once said that he and his wife tolerated my sexuality and I felt quite demeaned. I asked if he accepted me fully but no reply was forthcoming.
Keith
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Superb reflective piece of poetry. But, must admit, I quite like the sound of being a bit of ' celestial debris ' ...but I've always been easily pleased ?
Comment is about A Dusty Road (blog)
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I must admit John, I've tried them luke warm with a bit jam on, and it's a bit of alright ?. But mainly it's on a Sunday's dinner filled wi' gravy!
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Stephen - As a heathen from Nottingham, my experience of my mam’s Yorkshire puddings encompassed having them with treacle on as a sweet.
My father-in-law likes them with raisins in.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I worked with a lad years ago who used to fill a cold Yorkshire pudding with clotted cream & blackcurrant jam...?
But what a delicious poem!
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I gather you Devonistas do it “wrong-road-round”, MC.
And many thanks for the Like, Stephen.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Great poem, great lyrics, great song!
Comment is about Prophecy (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
thanks Ray - glad you liked it ?
Comment is about Lazarus Curse (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Trevor,
This is a masterpiece of poetry and I do not say this lightly. So well composed and full of deep thoughts. It merits more than any one reading and is a means of serious reflection.
Thank you indeed for this.
Keith
Comment is about WE HAD THE BEST OF IT (blog)
Original item by trevor homer
Thank you John. Healing poems are my favorite to read and write!
Comment is about Petrichor (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Seems like Nottcutts should change their name to match their
cutbacks! ?
Now for my own cup of Earl Grey and a slice of chocolate sponge
cake.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Simple, forthright - and understood. Not least when we seem to be
increasingly under pressure to be "all things to all men".
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Extenuating circumstances require extreme measures
If we are to continue experiencing earthly pleasures! ?
Comment is about Puppets (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
Sardonically stimulating - I enjoyed this - with its lines that show
seductive Linda as essentially a down to earth sort when all is said
and done ! ?
Comment is about Aversion Therapy (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
I do think that maybe our generation had the best of it, Trevor. Avoided having to go to war, not bearing the brunt of the economic catastrophe that is Covid. Oddly, I've tried to delve deep into my father's experience of wartime, to experience vicariously what I escaped.
Comment is about WE HAD THE BEST OF IT (blog)
Original item by trevor homer
I read this piece with great interest and listing one's 'credentials' in this way is very illuminating. I'm not sure what place the pictures have in understanding the piece (I'm not a keen picture-adder enthusiast) but I like the clarity/brevity of this and wonder what would be on my list should I write one.
Much is said about diversity today and if the truth be told most of us 'tolerate' others' views/proclivities/religions etc as a form of acceptance.
This simple list is saying, 'this is me' take me or leave me. Honest, which I like.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I think I need to take up skipping, thanks for the tip. ?
Comment is about The skip a day diet (blog)
Original item by hugh
Hannibal Lecther would have enjoyed this one.
Comment is about Better people (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
The Blue Grim but Good Band
Poetry we sing
madness mixed in
somewhat crazy lyrics
but in this
Collage magical song
disguised so well.
Comment is about October 2020 Collage Poem – Blue Guitar (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
John,
a profound and sincere declaration in this poem. Apart from having no daughters, because I am gay, I roughly fit the bill, but my soul is wounded at the photo of Alan Hennining. It fills me with horror and a sense of desolation. I love this poem because I am one who drinks, thinks and am simply human.
I thank you for this
keith
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
One of my university teachers (the renowned poet David Morley) said a poem should always zip back up to the title once you get to the bottom, and for me this poem of yours does that very well. ?
Comment is about You Never Knew (blog)
Original item by kimberly
My Beezer Bantam did about 40, John.
Thanks for the TJ link. I had forgotten this song.
Comment is about Crimson & Clover (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
hallelujah! Hold the front page! Best news since POTUS got ill.
Comment is about Write Out Loud Poetry Jam, Marsden, 2016 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you so much Keith. We can't stop talking about this until things change.
Comment is about "The Struggle" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
Emeka,
This is the best poem I have read in a long time. It is brilliant. The voice of the suffering silent majority in Africa who are exploited beyond belief. I salute you for this work of art.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about "The Struggle" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
I like the positive healing energy in this poem, the determination to not succumb to a darkness, also the way the line lengths are so natural - they do not have to fit into a particular schematic or regime - which enhances that theme of being free in the natural world. Brilliant!
Comment is about Petrichor (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Your poem captures the mood of this year perfectly. No matter what context or interpretation, it makes for a timeless read. Excellent job!
Comment is about 12/25/2017 (blog)
Original item by Abagayle Hanson
This is a wonderful poem. Thanks.
Comment is about A Wave from a passing bus (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
trevor homer
Fri 16th Oct 2020 15:15
Many thanks for taking the time to comment, Keith. It's always special when a piece of writing resonates in such a way.
Yes, Greg, It's undeniable that we did. As to those who made it possible through their selfless sacrifice, they are usually the ones who reflect silently and privately.
Thanks Stephen and Stephen for your likes.
Comment is about WE HAD THE BEST OF IT (blog)
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