Much to ponder (is "enjoy" quite the right word?) in these lines.
The balance between freedom and the hazards it can involve is
tricky indeed, with so much at risk from an unseen presence.
The self-discipline of the war-time generation seems lost today.
Comment is about Britannia Waives The Rules (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Ah..a plaintive little ditty
But away with any self-pity!
I'm nearly seventy seven
And as close as many to heaven
I acknowledge ageing's pains
And Its aggravating strains.
In a mocking kind of way
I take what comes my way
But as long as nature is giving,
I'll get on with the business of living.
.
Comment is about Old Men (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 27th Sep 2020 16:50
Do you mind! Midlands softie if you please.
Comment is about GANSEY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sun 27th Sep 2020 12:57
nothing like being
in old clothes
comfortable in
your own
skin.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Sun 27th Sep 2020 12:54
Hot sauce is made from
the green Jalapeno,
the Mexican thrives
esta muy bueno!
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Excellent piece Ian. One feels the temperature change.
Comment is about Messiah Of The Fields (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
fantastic imagery and theme - loved it ?
Comment is about The Blame Game. (blog)
Original item by Jain Gawne
Numb is often a chosen escape from feeling. Especially by straight men, like me. It is a form of cowardice.
“A woman cannot bear to feel empty and purposeless. But a man may take real pleasure in that feeling. A man can take real pride and satisfaction in pure negation."
DH Lawrence
Comment is about Tempestuous (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
thanks for the kind comments and 'likes' ?
Comment is about Britannia Waives The Rules (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
It is a form of bondage - we must break our own bounds.
“The optimist builds himself safe inside a cell
and paints the inside walls sky-blue
and blocks up the door
and says he's in heaven.”
― D.H. Lawrence
Comment is about Agoraphobia (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
I'm glad you found your power and strength to escape this bully.
You are a brave, strong independent person.
Biggest respect to you and I'm sure that others who may find themselves silenced in similar situations will take power and strength too from your work.
Never keep silent, keep writing and exposing.
Never let the bullies win.
Take care xx
Comment is about A poem for my ex-husband (blog)
Original item by Jain Gawne
Thank you Nicola. I sort of the got the brick wall thing from a self help book I borrowed from the library...it was about escaping domestic abuse. I hid the book by putting another book cover over it, so my husband could not see what I was reading. The book suggested to imagine a brick each time you were abused, and brick by brick you would build a wall, and once the wall was hight enough they could not hurt you, and it was a barrier between you both, and the right time to leave. It worked for me.
I never did return the book to the library, as I escaped and fled to a different part of the country. I regret not returning it, for it could have helped someone else.
Comment is about A poem for my ex-husband (blog)
Original item by Jain Gawne
Hi Julie, I wouldn't know where to start with publishing and I don't think they are good enough.
It's just plain me trying to get all the gibberish out of my head to clear some space x ❤️
Comment is about Cliff Edge Prisoner (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
Sometimes it can be refreshing ?
Comment is about Standing in the Rain (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
The light is never getting switched off ❤️?
Comment is about Long Lost Guy (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
Only when it’s cold enough for a walking stick, Kevin.
I see myself as a kind of internet missionary, Brian, bringing the Word to you Southern softies.
Comment is about GANSEY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Just discovered another recent cow charging death.
"On Friday September the 11th a pensioner from Cumbria was tragically killed after being charged by a herd of cows."
Farmers need to put signs up in fields to alert walkers of the dangers.
Comment is about David Clarke ,while walking his dog was tragically killed by a herd of cows (blog)
Original item by hugh
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 27th Sep 2020 08:00
Thanks for the likes Hugh and Emer.
Comment is about Gone Fishing (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Philipos
Sat 26th Sep 2020 22:22
Great imagery as Shifa already noted. ?
Comment is about The Walled Garden (blog)
Original item by Dorinda MacDowell
Hello Martin,
I found this to be a lovely read. I was definitely soothed by it. Very calming. Effective in times of panic and chaos I agree.
Comment is about Breathe in (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
And breath, had me holding my breath until the very end. Have you published any of your poems? I would definitely buy. x
Comment is about Cliff Edge Prisoner (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
"In this-world-of-my-creation
In this world-of-make-believe:
Cancer, the death of children,
Are fallen autumn leaves", a hard-hitting stanza indeed.
Quality read!
Comment is about Blue (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
What a beautiful imagery this evocative poetry has! Well done.
Comment is about The Walled Garden (blog)
Original item by Dorinda MacDowell
A very important read!
Comment is about Climate Change (and us?) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you for your comments, John and M.C. This is such an important issue that I feel I have to do something, and in this case 'something' was writing this poem. Greta Thunberg may sound a bit strident at times ('How dare you') but she has helped energise many young people. Democratic politicians have to square the circle and convince the population as a whole that more action has to be taken over the next decade.
As you suggest, M.C., humanity can find the solutions to fix these problems, and I believe it will, unless voters turn to cranks who deny that there is a problem in the first place. So persuasion is the key, I suppose.
Comment is about Climate Change (and us?) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Well said, Stephen. The pity is that so many of our generation feel the need to ridicule the young (and one little girl in particular). Perhaps they don’t have children or grandchildren; or, if they do, they don’t care what world we leave them.
Comment is about Climate Change (and us?) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Paul thank you for your plausible comments. Of course there is no one in the graves. It is likely that they took the last train for the coast and are waiting there for us to join them?
Paul what a lovely way to depart this mortal coil accompanied by the said Beetles song.
Cheers for the like.
Comment is about Tread gently (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Kev and Paul, stop it; I’ve got a cracked lip.
Comment is about CONSPIRACY THEORISTS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Welcome, Dee. Great to hear your work at Write Out Loud Wigan recently. All the best, Greg
Comment is about Dee Allen. (poet profile)
Original item by Dee Allen.
I can't believe that there are still people out there who still believe that man landed on the moon.
Those of us in the know (the smarter ones) won't fall for this bullshit, and we'll be proved right in the end.
You'll see... Time will tell.
Comment is about CONSPIRACY THEORISTS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Excellent programme on the box last night called “The United States of Conspiracy” about the creation and distribution of conspiracy theories, and the role of a media commentator called Alex Jones in it.
Comment is about CONSPIRACY THEORISTS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The devil was an angel once so I don't think I want an angel and this song is about my mom and how she used my dad. I did add somethings from my ex but not much.
Comment is about Game of Flies (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
<Deleted User> (24283)
Sat 26th Sep 2020 04:58
How wonderfully you have described the evil woman who played a game with you. Atlast you realised the truth. Keep safe and stay away from her. You deserve an angel. Phew!! What an escape!!?
I hope you never loved her.
Comment is about Game of Flies (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
I will never moan about the rain again?
Comment is about Standing in the Rain (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
<Deleted User> (24283)
Fri 25th Sep 2020 22:12
Thanks Po?
Comment is about I quit (blog)
You can watch Nick performing a couple of his most recent Covid poems at the open-mic at Write Out Loud Woking on Zoom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guMor03JBic
Comment is about 'A poetic Pepysian diary': veteran performer Nick Toczek has written a daily Covid poem during the pandemic (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Brilliant stuff. Heartfelt & honest.
Comment is about Many people are dying, dead (blog)
Original item by Mphiliseni Mthimkhulu
Indeed I don’t, MC.
Take your pick, Paul. I love ‘em all.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nOMJ8WZMd-8
Comment is about CONSPIRACY THEORISTS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I wonder in a deadpan sort of way whether any generation down
the centuries has ever wrung their hands about the future of the
unborn let alone the unconceived. I take comfort from the fact that
humanity alone has the ability to face the foreseen and take steps
to address its dangers - real or imagined. Interesting now that this has been magnified by the arrival of global media - as if for every
time there comes a means of addressing (combating?) the risks presented. Just as long as we manage to keep one step ahead!! ?
Comment is about Climate Change (and us?) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
For oneself - dress comfortably;
For others - dress considerately.?
Comment is about Old Clothes, a poem by O.L. Buzzerd (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Well, for everything in this world there's a time
Now I have a theory about time...and why it advances or why only
some get recall of things past that they have no rational reason to know about.
But you wouldn't know what I'm talking about, would you? ?
I would try to explain but I don't have the time. ?
Comment is about CONSPIRACY THEORISTS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I think you've cracked it, M.C. Thanks a lot.
You can share my royalties (6p plus VAT when I last looked).
Comment is about Blessed are the lovemakers (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks also to Flavia, Shifa and Stephen for the likes.
Comment is about Three Months Until You Know What! (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Stephen Gospage
Sun 27th Sep 2020 18:08
I had to look it up (although it seems I have one). South of Brussels softie.
Comment is about GANSEY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey