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John Coopey

Thu 25th Apr 2024 15:54

Best keep it in yer breeches, Stephen.

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Stephen Atkinson

Thu 25th Apr 2024 14:32

A true classic, J.C. Had my eyes watering 😂

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John Coopey

Thu 25th Apr 2024 14:14

Thankyou Larisa and Aisha for the Like.

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Tom Doolan

Thu 25th Apr 2024 13:12

Спасибо большое - Larisa 👍

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Tom Doolan

Thu 25th Apr 2024 13:10

Thanks for your feedback & comments
M.C & Telboy👍
Thanks for likes Aisha 👍

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Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thu 25th Apr 2024 11:35

Brilliant! I enjoyed listening to it, John. Thank you so much for sharing. Regards, Larisa

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Auracle

Thu 25th Apr 2024 11:17

This poem reminds me that I don't need hope.

I need piñatas 😃

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Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thu 25th Apr 2024 11:16

Enjoyed reading this poem. I like the style of your writing. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Larisa

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Evan Tyler

Thu 25th Apr 2024 00:19

Graham,

I really appreciate the like on my poem. Your work is intimidatingly good. Again, thank you

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Stephen Atkinson

Thu 25th Apr 2024 00:17

Brilliantly effective 👏

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Evan Tyler

Thu 25th Apr 2024 00:14

Stephen,

Thank you so much for liking my poem, I have my eye on some of your work that I'm really excited to read.

Thank you

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Evan Tyler

Thu 25th Apr 2024 00:11

Thank you for liking my poem, I look forward to reading your work.

Thank you

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Telboy

Wed 24th Apr 2024 23:24

We know that dragons do not exist
So a man named George could not have killed one.
So is the whole thing a myth?
Probably, which is why we can't raise much enthusiasm.

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Wed 24th Apr 2024 22:58

Somehow, I get the feeling that I wouldn't like to live there 😆

👍 stuff

Bethany

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Wed 24th Apr 2024 22:54

By the by, Steve, I'd like your opinion of one of my fave Punk groups, the Stranglers?

They never seemed to get much notification, considering some of their fab tracks ( Five minutes-Burning up time-Strange little girl etc etc )

What I would describe as music with b*****ks!

Heres to your spitting good health 😄

Bethany

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Wed 24th Apr 2024 22:42

Nice and timely, on both counts, Steve, if you get my drift?

Thank you.

Bethany

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Graham Sherwood

Wed 24th Apr 2024 21:41

I could taste the rain and smell the bookshop! It's why you still love it so much. great work Gray

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Graham Sherwood

Wed 24th Apr 2024 21:37

What a duopoly! The inanimate objects thrust into a nightmare scenario. What were you thinking here Stephen? Brutal but effective!

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 24th Apr 2024 21:26

A good poem, MC. I have a particular attachment to St George's Day; it was my Mum's birthday and my Dad's name was George! There are so many good things about England and Englishness and I've no problem with celebrating the 23rd. I hope you raised a glass or two!
It's just a shame that the oafish fringe has become so prominent in the celebrations.

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John Coopey

Wed 24th Apr 2024 20:17

Yes, I keep looking, Stephen. But no luck so far.

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Auracle

Wed 24th Apr 2024 18:31

Yes! Manish!

onward&forward! 😃

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M.C. Newberry

Wed 24th Apr 2024 18:05

Thanks for the likes, folks!

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M.C. Newberry

Wed 24th Apr 2024 18:00

Timely words. It can often seem that
any public event on behalf of anyone
but the English is OK with the chattering classes personnified
by that Labour front-bencher who
mocked a home-owner in the past for
displaying the national flag on their
premises. There has always been a
number who take satisfaction in this
way. Boorish indeed!

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 24th Apr 2024 18:00

When I lived in Essex, I heard rumours of such things happening in Upminster, John. But no positive sightings, even on the hottest summer nights.

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ZTK Space

Wed 24th Apr 2024 17:59

Had to put the name correctly.

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Steve White

Wed 24th Apr 2024 16:14

Cheers Stephen!

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 24th Apr 2024 16:13

Well done, Steve. You can just imagine the Daily Mail suddenly changing tack and trying to get an injunction!

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 24th Apr 2024 16:06

That's the way to do it, Nigel. Great season. Congratulations!

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Manish Singh Rajput

Wed 24th Apr 2024 15:52

Thank you Kevin.😊

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Manish Singh Rajput

Wed 24th Apr 2024 15:50

Yes, indeed.🌷

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Auracle

Wed 24th Apr 2024 13:48

in celebration of the fullness&richness of human life 🎈

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Tom Doolan

Wed 24th Apr 2024 13:28

Thanks for likes - Stephen, Manish, Tim & Hugh👍

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Wordseffectbrew

Wed 24th Apr 2024 11:30

Thank your comment Helen, drinks are interesting like the people who drink them.

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Graham Sherwood

Wed 24th Apr 2024 11:19

Life truly does seem to speed up as one ages Helene,
As I age I seek contentment. A friend and I started our own religion (current membership 2) named the Pago-Buddhists.
Getting old is okay! if you don't try too hard.
A lovely piece by the way rightly attracting attention!

G

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Tom Doolan

Wed 24th Apr 2024 09:40

A beautiful emotive and poignant piece. Made me reflect in my Autumn years. 👍

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Tom Doolan

Wed 24th Apr 2024 09:33

Hi Stephen- I was born in London of Irish parents, so being a Celt, patriotism is in my blood. Thanks for your feedback👍

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 24th Apr 2024 08:55

Very good, Tom. As a long-time non-resident, I'm always looking for the good side of England and it is there, if only in nostalgia. It's a shame that the public face is so dominated by right-wing boorishness

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Tom Doolan

Wed 24th Apr 2024 08:48

Hi Greg - It is rather tongue in cheek. On reflection I should have put Waterloo instead of Hastings. One can live in hope lol. Thanks for your feedback👍

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 24th Apr 2024 08:48

I can't praise this too highly, Hélène. A beautiful, poignant poem.

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Greg Freeman

Wed 24th Apr 2024 07:27

I'm sure this poem is being ironic. You and I know, Tom, that any big celebration would only end in a punch-up. Thankfully it seems to have passed relatively peacefully. And, er, I don't think most of us regard Hastings as a glorious victory!

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David RL Moore

Wed 24th Apr 2024 06:36

Thanks Landi,

I am not saying there haven't been times when I have lost heart and retreated from my conscience.

I used to practice my trade in an state of disconnection (which was difficult for me even then) I surpressed my emotions in order to survive both physically and mentally. I learned later in life that to live in such a state is damaging to some (not all) it depends on what you can live with in your head.

Consequently I slowly changed my attitude and awareness toward my own actions which opened a gate I can no longer close. It is a kind of awakening but also at times a curse.

David

PS, thanks for the likes folks.

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Evan Tyler

Wed 24th Apr 2024 02:53

This is fantastic! I really enjoyed this, so much! Made me tear up a bit.

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Rasa Kabaila

Wed 24th Apr 2024 00:44

Absolutely Auracle, keep bringing on those cool and nice experiences. 😃

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rob1967able

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 21:04

Thank you Graham. Coming from you, it means alot! Love.

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New Shoes

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 19:48

Happy Earth Day, Wild Woman!

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Landi Cruz

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 19:27

..to try to do our best with our talents to repair and improve is the best we can do...

I get it )

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David RL Moore

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 18:58

Landi,

I've been on the wrong side often enough to know that mere participation hurts...that said I didn't watch from the sidelines, occasionally I even got it right.

Life is a bastard if you get involved...them's the breaks. When I eventually meet my bullet I'll be satisfied I lived to the almost full,

David.

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John Coopey

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 17:48

Thankyou Leon and Graham for your thoughts.
I confess the inspiration for this masterpiece comes from 2 sources. Firstly, a tv programme about swingers and second, a brilliant song called “Dogging” by a group of women called Fascinating Aida.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwg8a6sDxKc&pp=ygUYZG9nZ2luZyBmYXNjaW5hdGluZyBhaWRh

This inferior effort of mine is in fact a song based on their tune but makes a marvelous poem - nothing short of what you would expect from me!
And thanks for the Likes, Bethany, Leon and Auracle.

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Evan Tyler

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 16:04

Thank you so much for liking my poem Hugh. I really appreciate it.

Thank you

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R A Porter

Tue 23rd Apr 2024 15:48

Thank you Auracle & Mike for your kind, supportive words - Write Out Loud is such a great forum for lovers of words and wordplay.

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