Thanks chaps, it is true, comparing yourself to others is a fools errand, but I do think that you should compare yourself to who you were yesterday, just to check if you're a little bit better or wiser.
J. x
Comment is about Cracked Pot and Scuffed Pan (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 17th Dec 2019 19:06
Only another twelve years? No need to make provision for my old age then.
Comment is about 2051 A Space Oddity (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Hi Ray! computer has recovered slightly after 40 mins spent testing its speed with a nice lady from the phone company, so I can now saythat I liked this. Short and with every word perfect, very evocative.Jennifer
Comment is about STRANGER THAN FICTION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
How was the miscreant’s knee, MC? I’ve heard about police brutality whereby they batter their balls against innocent angels’ knees and feet.
Comment is about THE BODY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The human imagination is the source of wondrous things - and how
much better when it is a gift of love from a parent to their children -
so pleasingly depicted in these lines.
Comment is about 'Their harness bells dulled by the cold, their breath steam, all while we were dreaming' (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Touching and true in its depiction of the human experience across
the years that life allows us. My own mother suffered but was also
lucid at times in the months approaching her death. A tragedy yet
a blessing - depending on how charitable one felt about the
infliction of nature's whims on our fragile minds and bodies.
Comment is about Forget-me-not (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Yes I pine the good old days.That is why I love classic poems.Despite its significance modernity has eroded so many things on its wake.Keep on penning such interesting poems.
Comment is about Aimee (poet profile)
Original item by Aimee
I can't speak for childbirth but having sustained a ruptured testicle at the knee ( I won't use the expression "hand" in this context!) of a detained miscreant, it's odd but the adrenaline must have been in
full kick-in (oops) mode because it was only later that the discomfort
became apparent - along with the need to have blood drawn out of
the potato-sized swelling sustained as a result. I think the medico
suggested that I lie back and think of England as he wielded a
rather large syringe that quickly dropped out of my sight below
my pelvis. Not an experience I would want to repeat for all
sorts of reasons. That said, I can't speak for masochists either!! ?
Comment is about THE BODY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Ray and Brian for the likes - and Poem, Don and Martin for the comments. Took me about 30mins to get this to open up!!!!Donìt like the idea of mice pies overmuch!! Hi Don, hope he brings me a new computer, but doubt it! If your present doesn't arrive, guess who's nicked it!Without the computer functioning I can't even look for one on internet.
A Happy Christmas to all Wol members and staff, and if you don't go for Christmas have a good holiday anyway.
Jennifer
Comment is about A Night Fright (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Thanks Kate, I aim to disappoint, without fail, every time.
And thanks miKa, that is reassuring. Strange to think that now I know that, I probably wouldn't have written this poem the way I did.
Comment is about There Will Be Birds In The Morning (blog)
Original item by Tom
I hope it's cools down for Santa and Rudolph Kate
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Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
The hand you see a'waving Ruth
Is fanning my poor bod
It seems to not be working well
Which does seem rather odd
blip...blip...
Janet thinks I'm waving at her.....
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Janet (from some other planet) is my co-pilot friend in a hovering spaceship.
Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Some birds practice their love songs all winter long.
https://www.lyricbirdfood.com/birding-hub/behavior/why-do-birds-sing-in-the-winter/
Comment is about There Will Be Birds In The Morning (blog)
Original item by Tom
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Tue 17th Dec 2019 13:03
<Deleted User> (22444)
Tue 17th Dec 2019 13:02
Tom, you never fail to disappoint.
Comment is about There Will Be Birds In The Morning (blog)
Original item by Tom
I see you there a waving
From your place of heat
Whilst here I am in UK
Freezing in my seat
Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Indeed not, Brian. You have solved the conundrum of which is the more painful,
Comment is about THE BODY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 17th Dec 2019 10:31
Women say that childbirth is incredibly painful, but then can't wait to have a second child. It can't be that painful surely? My logic is this...take blokes - we've all had a knock in the bollocks and know how it feels...do you ever hear a bloke say "I'd love another kick in the bollocks!"
Comment is about THE BODY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
My ‘as ever etc’ comment was clumsily put. It was meant as ‘as usual a very interesting and thought provoking piece’. Sorry for confusion.
Comment is about A Part (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Thankyou for your comments and likes. I still have a 44 degree day to look forward to Friday
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Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
As Head of Publicity for the Like-Minders Society my job is to publicize this new project of our Leader. We are a group of fun-seeking offbeat WOL poets (currently 15) who rollercoast around a Theme Park to various stops of poetical interest such as Writers Corners, Traditional Poets Association Stamping Ground, the essential Toilet Stop, our own Music Lounge and a Budding Poets Audition Site.
Should you like to join us contact our Leader Don at the LMS Office during business hours 9am-11pm UK time. No riff-raff or doomy gloomers please. We run a tight ship.
Lucy L (Head of Publicity)
Comment is about Ethel and Bert (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Tue 17th Dec 2019 03:36
not quite sure what you meant Don
but no problem
I write
you write
write or wrong!
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thank you, Martin!
It shouldn't worry you, Graham. Please refer to my initial response on my previous poem (Outside of Herself). And yes, poems can develop many more meanings than the one the writer intended because every reader offers a new perspective. ?
Thanks for your comment, Po.
Comment is about A Part (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Bert?....
Yes Eth?....
You need re-configuring.. You're molecules are all out of kilter....
That's the way the good Lord built me Eth....
Don't think he consulted the plans when you were under construction....
Maybe he was cavoting with the angels Eth?.....
You're full of ideas pet....
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Comment is about THE BODY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
For me, the way you have structured this makes it a difficult read.
Once again I can read along several pathways without knowing if I'm on the right one.
The tags worry me too! As ever etc, etc.
Comment is about A Part (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Thanks, Guys. I'm just the unfaithful reporter to the little dude in my head. B
Comment is about Security (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Thanks Martin. Bit of a downer this one, but sometimes you just see everything all at once - its ultimate conclusion and it does leave you feeling sad.
Comment is about The Truth Is Sadness (blog)
Original item by Tom
I certainly do remember them . I also remember writing them as well. My grandmother once sent a letter to Australia in the 1930's and the flying boat as they were known then (an aircraft that could land on water) sunk but her letter was retrieved and sent back to her. Unsurprisingly the ink had run a bit. It was one of those that you folded in on itself.
Nice one Cynthia
Comment is about Do You Remember Air Mail? (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
I certainly do
Nice one Tommy
Comment is about t h i n k i n g s i d e w a y s (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
What a delightful tale Jennifer
Nice one
Comment is about A Night Fright (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
I started living my life twice
Once for me and then for my fears
I love these lines in particular. wonderfully articulate as always Bob
Nice one
Comment is about Security (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Joe
Lucy L (our Like-Minders Society Head of Publicity) is reprimanding me. She says why did you assume Joe was in UK? Hmmm I said. to which she replied he could've been in
'Today, the scale is primarily used in the United States, and is also used in the Cayman Islands, Palau, Bahamas and Belize'
Take your pick she said. So I picked you a relaxed poet having a fun time in sunny Bahamas (and all that).
Spot on, Thalia my Muse of Mirth said.
Hey, where's Ruth gone? Am I too hot to handle girl?
?
How did you know this I said?
We have ways the girls said.....
I was quite miffed as you haven't put up an audio so how was I to know? You got special communication channels with my girls?
Po, is there some sort of intra-planetary out-of-body thing going on here?
Hey, where's Ruth gone? Am I too hot to handle girl?
Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
A wonderful piece of writing that doesn't seek to explain itself
Love it
Comment is about A Part (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Very nicely put Jason
Nice one mate
Comment is about Cracked Pot and Scuffed Pan (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
So good Jason......your usual well thought out quality....
Alone/shone superb eye-rhyming....brought me up with a jerk
Got heapsa friends on Facebook
I wanna be like them
Gotta way long way to go
I'll get there in the 'en
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Comment is about Cracked Pot and Scuffed Pan (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I've done myself an injury blocking your verse......
Comment is about See Something, Write Something (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 16th Dec 2019 19:52
Quite profound Jason comparing oneself to others leads to feelings of superiority or inadequacy. Better to be in competition with yourself...bit like golf really.
Comment is about Cracked Pot and Scuffed Pan (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Absolutely beautiful Dorothy. Beautiful sentiment, beautiful words, just plain beautiful.
J. x
Comment is about Peace n hope!! (blog)
Thanks Po and thanks Dorothy, I'm glad you liked it.
J. x
Comment is about Stand Up (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Do.RoThy
Mon 16th Dec 2019 18:11
Indeed!!
Beautiful n truthful write!!?
Comment is about See Something, Write Something (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Do.RoThy
Mon 16th Dec 2019 18:09
Rhyme bender!!
Master stroke.....hehehe ?
Comment is about A Perfect Fit (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Mon 16th Dec 2019 17:16
Don, sorry I measure in Fahrenheit, but it's still good.
Joe
Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
We see a snowy Christmas
They come to us each year
Decorating Christmas cards
Bringing lotsa cheer
Thalia says a Chinaman
Has lots and going cheap
And sells to sucker Aussies
And we don't give a peep
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Comment is about 40, 42, 41, 44 (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
victoriavautaw@gmail.com
Wed 18th Dec 2019 02:52
Welcome Dominique! I like your writing style. It’s raw and real. A lot of us survivors can relate. I think you will find WOL a warm and receptive place to share your art. Write on❣️
Comment is about Dominique Lucas (poet profile)
Original item by Dominique Lucas