I think the greatest achievement a poet can make is to paint words that immortalize life and love. Well done John. You are the bright star of WOL. ?

Comment is about Bright star (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Lovely. ?

Comment is about Sixty-Forty (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

marriage isn't perfect
but the data shows married people live longer
and are overall happier
so that poem "Making Allowances" was my ode to marriage
mostly mine!
?

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

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Stephen - An old pal of mine from Newcastle said that Malcolm Macdonald was so bow-legged he couldn’t stop a pig in an alley.

Comment is about THE CONTOUR LEGACY LEG PILLOW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

And did you know that smiling uses fewer face muscles than squeezing out a turd?

I'll get my coat...

Comment is about LAUGHTER LINES (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Made me smile this did this rainy afternoon xx ? namaste and blessings

Comment is about LAUGHTER LINES (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Perhaps the next accessory for batsmen in test matches. Could make quick singles a bit difficult, though......

Comment is about THE CONTOUR LEGACY LEG PILLOW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the comment and like Nisha

Comment is about Day Trip To Bodrum (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Congratulations on 50 years... That is something to treasure. As is this poem. I'll bare this advice in mind ?

Comment is about Making Allowances (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I always favour frugality, MC.

Comment is about THE CONTOUR LEGACY LEG PILLOW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the comments, one and all - and for the "likes".
There could be a "part 2" to come. Let's retain the right to offend
and encourage a laugh, "guilty" or otherwise!
Too much navel-gazing, that's the trouble these days. ?

Comment is about WHEN YOU'RE OVER SEVENTY....WHO CARES? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Having sustained a lower back/spinal injury following a bike
accident, I know the existence of this idea. In my own case I
use a far cheaper alternative of a folded pillow placed between
the knees where the legs (in own own case - long!) come together
and place a strain on the lower back and hips. Separating the
legs at that point of contact reduces this discomfort and enables/
assists a night's sleep. Cheap and cheerful - that's my credo!
I hope my comment might provide comfort in this regard to those
who may have similar problems obtaining a comfortable night's
rest.

Comment is about THE CONTOUR LEGACY LEG PILLOW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Great profile pic, Dom! Where was it?

Comment is about Dominic James (poet profile)

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I really hope we all we learn that life itself is vast and our roles are little compared to it.
This understanding can help us be more human than pride in whatever we think we are or possess.

Comment is about Nothing is Lost (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Really enjoyed this reflective piece Miyurangi, right up my street! Thanks for sharing. Tom.

Comment is about Thank you for the memories (blog)

Original item by Poetique

Thank you for your comments John. Point taken. Appreciate the like.

Comment is about Escape August's veil (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Thanks for a day trip at Bodrum, made a quick trip to Bodrum and is back with a fresh memory.

Comment is about Day Trip To Bodrum (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the comment and like John. I read your poem, very sad times. I remember the story well and was only thinking about it the other day. I have been coming to Turkey for 15 years but only started writing this year, hoping I will only have good times to write about my future trips.

Comment is about Day Trip To Bodrum (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

The 4th paragraph is my favorite.

Comment is about Free (blog)

Original item by Nisha

In an unforgettable position
toilet door won't close
I attempt but she gives up.

Comment is about Underground (Part 7 to 12) (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Cheers Paul

Don you are my main man

Comment is about Vibrations of Unity (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Yes unfortunately we've had a rather sad end to the summer with endless rain. Drab august indeed. One observation: perhaps too many capital letters in your poem. Constructive criticism, I hope.?

Comment is about Escape August's veil (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Thanks Abdul, glad you liked the poem. Check out The Lake online poetry ezine. Lots of good stuff there.

Comment is about TIME TRAVEL (blog)

Original item by john short

Healing begins !!! Beautifully expressed

Comment is about Heart to Share (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard

Don't hide who you are, the world knows now anyway, be proud of who you are and your rainbow colours with hope for your future

Comment is about Cutting the Strings (blog)

Original item by E-Rock

We've earned the right to be curmudgeonly, MC.

Comment is about WHEN YOU'RE OVER SEVENTY....WHO CARES? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I'm not expecting JML will want to use my piece for advertising purposes, Brian. But I may broaden my ambit to your suggestions as well as the Parker Knoll Recliner.

Comment is about THE CONTOUR LEGACY LEG PILLOW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

John

You've watched the advert then? Will you also be doing pieces on Dormeo mattresses and the Upwalker Lite?

Comment is about THE CONTOUR LEGACY LEG PILLOW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Lovely imagery and a different take on Bodrum from mine of last year.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=87158

Comment is about Day Trip To Bodrum (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Join the club - boo - boom!!

Ray

Comment is about WHEN YOU'RE OVER SEVENTY....WHO CARES? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for the likes Stephen, poems hub and Brian.
Brian I have never been to Bangor but I have been to me! or should that be the other way round? ?

Comment is about Day Trip To Bodrum (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Not quite Day Trip to Bangor, but equally enjoyable.

Comment is about Day Trip To Bodrum (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks Paul, Stephen for the roses and liking my work!

Comment is about MY DREAM! (blog)

Original item by MANISHA SAINI

Carry on continuing not to care Mark...it's the privilege of age.

Comment is about WHEN YOU'RE OVER SEVENTY....WHO CARES? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Paul, Thank you! I thoroughly enjoyed my little journey through time.

Comment is about Nisha (poet profile)

Original item by Nisha

Thanks Keith.

Being in a minority, even in a minority of one, did not make you mad. There was truth and there was untruth, and if you clung to the truth even against the whole world, you were not mad.

George Orwell, aka Eric Blair

Comment is about Ring of bright water (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thanks Kate

Comment is about The Shadow on the Rock (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

Ha, ha, made me chuckle M. C.

Comment is about WHEN YOU'RE OVER SEVENTY....WHO CARES? (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you Kate

Comment is about Self Control (blog)

Original item by Michael Rios

So true for me right now D.

Comment is about HAPPINESS (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I'm with Keith, fantastic imagery.

Comment is about The Shadow on the Rock (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

A magnificent start to a poem Michael. Indeed, it is such a thrill to experience the vulnerability of letting one's guard down....

Comment is about Self Control (blog)

Original item by Michael Rios

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback. I was going to title the poem A beautiful Possibility because thats the name of the person in my contacts list. ?

Comment is about Self Control (blog)

Original item by Michael Rios

Fantastic. Loved this line:
If his heart had a say it would leap from his chest and chase opportunity as it appeared.

Comment is about Conquering Monster's (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

Sardonic and near enough to cynical suspicions to be worth a murmur of concern. We all have the thought surely that the medicos
can look on patients as guinea pigs more than fellow beings on a
journey through life and seeking it to be as trouble-free as
possible. I have some personal experience of the "going without"
syndrome to prepare for hospital checks and remember my own
resentment of the process and the arbitrary (it seemed) policy that
inflicted this on me. Hang in there and keep them working for you -
rather than the other way round...as can occasionally seem to be the case once you're aboard their medical-go-round! ?

Comment is about FASTING (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thank you Keith

Comment is about The Shadow on the Rock (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

I loved the last line. ?

Comment is about Be Kind (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard

Beautifully penned. You're a passionate write. I love the way your poems make me feel. Keep trying. Never give up on true love.

Comment is about Passion (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard

It means more to me
coming from poet, Paul Sayer
I'm coming in now on
a wing and a prayer!
?

Comment is about HAPPINESS (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Soulmates forever. Such a chemistry exists many of us can feel it. Keep holding on to it. You will save her and yourself through this.?

Comment is about Connection (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard