Donations are essential to keep Write Out Loud going    

Profile image

Tom

Tue 6th Oct 2020 13:09

It's the electricity
of all this poetry
somehow surrounding me
and toying with my gravity!

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

julie callaghan

Tue 6th Oct 2020 12:12

How exciting looking forward to reading and hearing them all.
BTW
Ordered myself a new copy of flower fairies and wrote a poem, thanks for bringing back a memory.

Comment is about White Witch Of Winter (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Profile image

Ian Whiteley

Tue 6th Oct 2020 11:41

thanx for the 'likes'.
Yes Julie - it's my intention to record these poems as songs and put them out as an album with accompanying illustrated book - tentative title of the the collection is 'Crow Lore' based upon an earlier poem/song that I recorded (which I intend to re-record) titled 'Cycle Of The Scarecrow'
Here is the original demo: https://thecrowsofalbion.bandcamp.com/track/cycle-of-the-scarecrow

Comment is about White Witch Of Winter (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Tue 6th Oct 2020 11:08

It's hard enough just to get a review - of any sort!
I enjoyed this lemon-sucking piece, just close enough to reality perhaps.

Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Tue 6th Oct 2020 10:59

Droll - with some sense added! Certainly there are times when I
can imagine the advice "Do not exceed the stated dose" with some
I see offered for consumption. ?

Comment is about Poetry Pill (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Josephine Underwood

Tue 6th Oct 2020 08:43

Very nice. Thoughtful and provocative.

Comment is about CONSTITUTION (blog)

Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee

Profile image

Damon Blackery

Tue 6th Oct 2020 05:19

This is about a rape. Not a ex lover but the things I try and forget but never goes away for I was a kid and the woman was only 17.

She was my Goddess and she only hurt me.

Comment is about A Kingdom On The Moon Lyrics (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Profile image

victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Tue 6th Oct 2020 02:49

Welcome John! I’m enjoying your poetry already. Write on! ~V

Comment is about JOHN F B TUCKER (poet profile)

Original item by JOHN F B TUCKER

d.knape

Tue 6th Oct 2020 02:28

why is your hair on end?

?

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

d.knape

Tue 6th Oct 2020 02:26

what does that sign say?
Danger...
I cannot read the rest.

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

Original item by Vautaw

Profile image

victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Mon 5th Oct 2020 21:02

Ok, starting today, I’m checking my homepage every time I sign in, instead of just the blogs!

Thank you my beautiful poetry friends for taking your precious time to comment. I love the WOL community. It’s so cool to connect with poets from all over the world. Nigel, Tom, Fred, Paul, D, Philipos, Leon, John, Adam, Flavia, Robert, Dan, and Stephen... I cherish you all. Write on! ~V

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

Original item by Vautaw

Profile image

raypool

Mon 5th Oct 2020 20:51

Thanks for liking Stephen A and Kishore, most grateful.

Some of that data is now coming in for close scrutiny by people outside the inner sanctum, peeling back the layers of received policy wisdom. So thanks for being onboard for this Brian, Stephen G , Paul and Mark.

Ray

Comment is about MANTRA (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Profile image

John Coopey

Mon 5th Oct 2020 20:00

Thanks, MC. I assume you are familiar with the “original” gospel hymn.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5OAElp4rBqM
And thanks for the Like, Stephen.

Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Profile image

Emer Ni Chorra

Mon 5th Oct 2020 17:51

Indeed.. Thank you Stephen?

Comment is about Basic brats (blog)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

Profile image

M.C. Newberry

Mon 5th Oct 2020 17:39

Although not a follower of either team I can understand the elation.
With its rhythm in mind this might be called "The Crowing Calypso".
Kane was able and the Son shone brightly on that day! .

Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Profile image

Stephen Atkinson

Mon 5th Oct 2020 17:09

Nice one Emer. Always room for a little tale of resilience in the face of adversity.

Comment is about Basic brats (blog)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

Profile image

Stephen Gospage

Mon 5th Oct 2020 17:07

Yes, thanks Philipos.The area near Fenchurch Street is very interesting and full of history. You can turn one way for Aldgate, the other way for the Bank of England or double back to the Tower of London. Fascinating things to see everywhere.

Comment is about Daleks at Fenchurch Street on a rainy day (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Profile image

Stephen Gospage

Mon 5th Oct 2020 16:50

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I suppose we have to pick our battles, so to speak. John, I think it's better to binge watch the films (about 24 hours including extras).

Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Profile image

Dan Holtan

Mon 5th Oct 2020 16:35

Jot down a thought
A word or a feeling
Return when you're
Ready to relax and let us peek inside

Comment is about Tears of a Poet (blog)

Original item by kimberly

Profile image

victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Mon 5th Oct 2020 13:56

Great metaphors and excellent advice D! ❤️

Comment is about Poetry Pill (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

John Coopey

Mon 5th Oct 2020 13:09

Unlike racism, sexism and ableism, Paul, it is permitted to be Manchester United-ist. Indeed, it is to be encouraged.

Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

d.knape

Mon 5th Oct 2020 11:20

If you wish to post a comment
you must log in
if you do not
you don't have to
save yourself some valuable time
don't log in!
?

(oops, I just did.)

Comment is about Your Happiness (blog)

Original item by d.knape

<Deleted User> (18980)

Mon 5th Oct 2020 08:42

Excellent Stephen. It's always good to keep your powder dry.

Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Profile image

John Coopey

Mon 5th Oct 2020 08:08

No matter, Graham. There are enough bragging rights to go round.. “Oh Happy Day!”

Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

<Deleted User> (24283)

Mon 5th Oct 2020 05:23

Emotions makes a poets soul. Fireworks within?

Comment is about Tears of a Poet (blog)

Original item by kimberly

<Deleted User> (24283)

Mon 5th Oct 2020 05:21

"Broken bottles in her closet"

"I was just cancer that she put back"

"It's on the skin you fucked
So does it feel good knowing the seed is gone? "

These lines are intensely hateful, good motivator to move on. Holding head up high.

The mountain of shit is yours to keep or clean away.

You should clean your mind. You still have time.?

Comment is about A Kingdom On The Moon Lyrics (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Profile image

victoriavautaw@gmail.com

Sun 4th Oct 2020 23:23

Thank you Martin. ☀️?

Comment is about Gravity (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Profile image

Graham Sherwood

Sun 4th Oct 2020 23:23

Fancy Villa piddling on our chips!

Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Profile image

Martin Elder

Sun 4th Oct 2020 22:13

Absolutely beautiful Cynthia. Good to see you posting

Love it

Comment is about People and Pansies (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Profile image

Martin Elder

Sun 4th Oct 2020 22:09

A wonderful piece of light hearted poetry
Nice one

Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Profile image

Martin Elder

Sun 4th Oct 2020 22:07

Beautiful Vautaw. Simple in its delivery but saying so much.
Love it

Comment is about Gravity (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Profile image

Stephen Atkinson

Sun 4th Oct 2020 21:55

Ah yes, John! Picnic at hanging rock? That well may have been (unknowingly) the inspiration for this as I remember watching that as a young lad & finding it fascinating & eerie. Good spot! And thanks!

Comment is about Seven Little Girls... (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Profile image

John Coopey

Sun 4th Oct 2020 21:37

I loved this, Stephen. It reminded me of a film I saw decades ago about some girls who mysteriously disappeared on Ayers Rock (as it was then).

Comment is about Seven Little Girls... (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Profile image

John Coopey

Sun 4th Oct 2020 21:32

Nice turn, Stephen. I felt the same way about "Lord of the Rings".

Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Philipos

Sun 4th Oct 2020 19:44


Many tales could be told of Fenchurch Street in a yesteryear capacity when smog lay thick and the various city characters are still recalled by some of us in the older brigade - I often chortle about them sometimes.

Occasionally I would be invited into the Mansion House for a cuppa and a sit down but only by the security guard wanting a natter as the city ghosts perambulated outside, sensed but unseen.

Further along towards St Pauls could be found the buried remains of the famous poet John Dunne, who was undone and imprisoned for a while for marrying the daughter of a tycoon without permission of the dad.

Of course all was forgiven, and Dunne was later ordained Dean of this famous cathedral. I am quite fond of his work even to this day.

City events often feature in my memory.

Thanks for reminding me of some.

Comment is about Daleks at Fenchurch Street on a rainy day (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Philipos

Sun 4th Oct 2020 19:26

Nice one Stephen, enjoyed.

P.

Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Profile image

Alem Hailu G/Kristos

Sun 4th Oct 2020 19:00

Who believes WHO is so poetic.Thx

Comment is about World's ever myopic president (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

Profile image

Stephen Gospage

Sun 4th Oct 2020 16:53

Sounds like Dominic Cummings' next big adventure....

Comment is about 6 penalty points and a £200 fine! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Profile image

Greg Freeman

Sun 4th Oct 2020 16:19

Lovely poem, Cynthia.

Comment is about People and Pansies (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Profile image

Stephen Atkinson

Sun 4th Oct 2020 15:41

Thanks again Paul & must admit I love a bit of Poe read by dim light on a dark, cold Halloween night!

Comment is about Seven Little Girls... (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Profile image

Stephen Atkinson

Sun 4th Oct 2020 15:05

I'd never heard of this syndrome & like Julie it made me use the all knowing Google to find out. Great style.

Comment is about Irlen Syndrome (blog)

Original item by Wandering Biku

Profile image

Stephen Atkinson

Sun 4th Oct 2020 15:01

Thank you Julie & Paul !
Actually, this was one of the first poems I ever wrote. The only poet I had ever read was Poe at the time (& now Po of course ?)
And thanks for the always appreciated Likes.

Comment is about Seven Little Girls... (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Profile image

julie callaghan

Sun 4th Oct 2020 14:18

Clever and made me look up syndrome.

Comment is about Irlen Syndrome (blog)

Original item by Wandering Biku

Profile image

julie callaghan

Sun 4th Oct 2020 13:11

Hauntingly good tale.

Comment is about Seven Little Girls... (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Profile image

J.D. Bardo

Sun 4th Oct 2020 11:02

Sounds like me....

Comment is about The Nature Of Man (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Profile image

Greg Freeman

Sun 4th Oct 2020 08:49

Thanks for your fascinating memories and views on the Falklands war. This is a really interesting article https://www.theoldie.co.uk/blog/my-return-to-the-falklands. I'm assuming that you knew this movie was being made?

Comment is about mentalelf. Philk. (poet profile)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

Profile image

Shifa Maqba

Sun 4th Oct 2020 06:58

A much needed dose of optimism and hope. Well written!

Comment is about Rejuvenating (blog)

Original item by Ghazala lari

Profile image

Damon Blackery

Sun 4th Oct 2020 02:51

I have move on and healing is hard but I will soon

Comment is about A Letter To The Past (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

d.knape

Sun 4th Oct 2020 01:46

Thank you for your comment on "The Nature of Man"
I do not know who you are
but I will accept your compliment
because I like compliments.
?

Comment is about Shifa Maqba (poet profile)

Original item by Shifa Maqba

Profile image

Nigel Astell

Sun 4th Oct 2020 00:27

Songbook goes missing
Coffee leaves a sour taste
Tramp heard singing in the rain.

Comment is about Underground (Part 28 to 30) (blog)

Original item by Andy N

More Comments

◄ Prev123 … 299 … 598 … 647648649650651 … 897 … 1196 … 1495 … 1794 … 2093 … 2392 … 2691 … 298629872988Next ►

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

Find out more Hide this message