Cheeky!
Always good to find another contribution from you, JC, to help lift the
burden of the other preachy stuff. And the vocal is perfect for the
subject!
Comment is about CAN'T DO RIGHT FOR DOING WRONG (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I can imagine a cynical Woody Guthrie singing this - or even a dryly
humorous Willy Nelson!
Having enough
To pay bills an' stuff
Is my idea of heaven
But when they come to be paid
From the money I've made
I'd prefer eleven dollars to seven! ?
Comment is about Its Grand To Be Poor Again (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
It is an affliction that many live with. My sister is currently undergoing
regular immunotherapy sessions - set to last for a few years it seems,
but they are the new highly regarded treatments and, if nothing else,
they get her out of the house under prevailing lockdown conditions!
Diet and getting the body to gear up its defences appear to be of
rising importance in combating the big C. Apropos - sending regular
reinforcements to man the body's barricades and see off the invader.
Comment is about Ton Of Bricks (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Sat 29th Aug 2020 15:12
I an no a proclaimed anything
I am what they told me I was ,
I am an illegal alien
I am an unemployed latino male
I am not a writer
I am not a musician
non of that matters
cause were only human
Comment is about the political center (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
“With corruption creeping up your limbs”...what a great line. Still in awe of your poetic powers! ?
Comment is about Love song (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Poetry is indeed the best medicine. Sending lots of healing light and love. ?
Comment is about Ton Of Bricks (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Kevin T.S. Tan
Sat 29th Aug 2020 12:37
you're welcome Shifa. I'm cherishing the poem and watch how it slowly unfolds over the days.
Comment is about Bubble Of Oblivion (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
Thanks Greg. Inspired by your poem a few days ago. Brian: I am an eternal optimist!
Comment is about Land of Hope and Mercy (blog)
Original item by Tim Ellis
Kids (and grandkids) always answer an answer with the word "why"
It's part of the learning process. As you rightly said you should always take the time to answer.?
Comment is about "Why." (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thanks so much for sharing this here, Mark.
Comment is about Seed of the fruit (blog)
Original item by Mark Mr T Thompson
It is our burden to be sorely misunderstood, Kevin.
Paul - I have been saving the world, Paul. But it’s a thankless task. Incidentally, I am delighted you are no loner Po. When I tried to type it predictive text always changed it to P.O., the Post Office. I had to type Pot and delete the t.
Comment is about CAN'T DO RIGHT FOR DOING WRONG (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sat 29th Aug 2020 08:42
what a great response!
"the eyes of Texas" are indeed upon me.
haha
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Sat 29th Aug 2020 08:41
thanks Tom Alexander
(or is it Alexander Tom?)
anyway, I will take your words to heart
and deal with this in a positive way,
after all we must support our doctors
who are unhappy if they cannot do multiple"tests"
to find out if you are worth doing surgery on.
The White Coats are coming!
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
I used to work with a lad called Jim who kept two seven foot pythons in his house (in his house, not in a tank). We called him Jimmy Snakes for obvious reasons.
When his wife had their first child she made him get rid of them.
He stood on Donny market with two seven foot pythons round his neck shouting "anyone want some snakes?"
Eventually (remember that this is Donny) someone took them from him.
Jimmy Snakes had two big snakes
It's the thing that most defined him
Now Jimmy Snakes has got no snakes
So we simply call him Jim
Comment is about I'LL HAVE A CROCODILE SANDWICH AND MAKE IT SNAPPY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sat 29th Aug 2020 08:35
thanks for your words of encouragement julie callaghan
(all in small letters)
I am encouraged that whatever they do to me, I will write about it.
that'll teach 'em!
Comment is about julie callaghan (poet profile)
Original item by julie callaghan
It's a mad world were living in when gentlemanly behaviour like this is frowned upon.
Comment is about CAN'T DO RIGHT FOR DOING WRONG (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Keith, nothing makes you feel quite as old as when your kids have kids, but it is a wonderful thing.❤
J. x
Comment is about "Why." (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thanks for the likes Stephen and Tom.
Thanks for the comment MC.
Yes the repair shop is another favourite but often has me in tears. The background stories can be so emotional.
This painting program caught me completely off guard. My new guilty pleasure.
Comment is about Joy Of Painting (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Nice to see a rainbow poem on Write Out Loud. Thanks!
Comment is about L.G.B.T (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
I know, Brian. The world's gone mad!
Comment is about CAN'T DO RIGHT FOR DOING WRONG (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you so much, Abdul, for your constant support. Always a delight to read your comments!
Thank you, Kate, Neressa, Jordyn, Tom, Kevin and Stephen, for leaving generous roses! I cherish them.
Comment is about Bubble Of Oblivion (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 19:35
You try your best John but what thanks do you get?!!!
Comment is about CAN'T DO RIGHT FOR DOING WRONG (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
What an inspiring and delightful atmospheric environment you live in Paul.
"skies black as night in the middle of the day" brings thoughts of John Milton.
Thank you for the like.
Comment is about Wild August (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
You wouldn’t want one popping up your toilet bowl while you were reading The Daily Sketch, Stephen.
Comment is about I'LL HAVE A CROCODILE SANDWICH AND MAKE IT SNAPPY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I saw this programme and found both the style of the presenter and
his skill in developing his art well worth my time. This sort of
instructional/inspirational programming is the upside of TV viewing.
Another example is "The Repair Shop" - in which treasured items
are skilfully "brought back to life" by assorted experts in restoration.
Admiration earned and deserved !
Comment is about Joy Of Painting (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Tom, yes it is fascinating.
Comment is about Mo Athair (My Dad) (blog)
Original item by Emer Ní Chorra
Thanks for the fun poem and story, John. I read once about a man in New York who kept a baby crocodile in his bath, but after a while it ceased to be a baby. I think he stuck to showers once he realised.
Comment is about I'LL HAVE A CROCODILE SANDWICH AND MAKE IT SNAPPY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I recall the words from a famous old song -
"The stars at night are shining bright
Deep in the heart of Texas..."
May those same stars keep your spirits up to match them! ???
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
Original item by d.knape
A lovely piece Emer. The powerful connection between smell and memory (often very old memories) is always fascinating.
Comment is about Mo Athair (My Dad) (blog)
Original item by Emer Ní Chorra
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 13:37
Well done, Tim! I'd sing it.
Comment is about Land of Hope and Mercy (blog)
Original item by Tim Ellis
'Laughter is the best medicine' Doctor D. And you've been prescribing us many doses since you joined WoL. You've got this, David. Keep smiling and stay positive. Thinking of you.
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (13740)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 13:21
I am going to miss it this week.
Comment is about Joy Of Painting (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
<Deleted User> (22444)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 12:34
I have noticed witty and wilful often go hand in hand. Stay strong d.
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 12:33
A friend of mine has had so many ups and downs it would understandably seriously depress most of us. But you'd hardly notice any difference in him...I don't know how he does it.
Keep your chin up Knapey and just try to be your usual witty self.
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Saifa thank you for your usual well measured comments. This has been a strange month weather wise. The like is also appreciated.
Comment is about Wild August (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Poems hub
Fri 28th Aug 2020 07:56
Poems hub
Fri 28th Aug 2020 07:55
But there is only one true path, search it and walk upon it to your final happy eternal destination. Best of luck!
Be the light that shall brighten others paths. Be the hand that helps others to overcome their troubles.
God bless! Happy journey.
Comment is about One Light, Many Lamps (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Poems hub
Fri 28th Aug 2020 06:58
<Deleted User> (22444)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 03:42
"We’ve caught the bloody thing at last
It’s caged and we hope to learn
That yet1 again we’ve been outclassed
So grade our neat u-turn"... what an incredible conclusion to the poem. There's so much truth hidden behind this verse.
Absolutely loved reading this piece!
Comment is about Miscalculation (blog)
Original item by David Lindsay
August has indeed turned wild. A concise yet effective poem!
Comment is about Wild August (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thank you, Paul, for your gem of a comment. Your poem is the first thing I read this morning and I can confidently say that the rest of my day would be a 100× better.
Thank you!
Comment is about Bubble Of Oblivion (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
M.C. Newberry
Sat 29th Aug 2020 15:52
Love the use of the word "Touron". One for future Oxford/Chambers
English dictionaries.
Comment is about The Tourons Trip To Turkey (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan