If only someone had warned us he was unelectable, Brian!

Comment is about HE'LL HAVE TO GO (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

He's gonna be gone. Solid gone.

Comment is about HE'LL HAVE TO GO (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I have fallen into the void myself a time or two. Heart-wrenching place to be. Writing helps bring rays of light to set our bound spirit free. Write on my friend. ❤

Comment is about Sick of it!! (blog)

At least they'd probably have some empathy with their patients!

Comment is about Looking Good (blog)

Original item by Joe Marcello

I can well relate these thoughts at this moment of time......well expressed!!! ?

Comment is about Overwhelmed (blog)

Original item by Aimee

To me, bouncing off each other is an important part of being a poet.....enjoy the ride

?

Comment is about Ride Twice (blog)

Original item by Tom

We in South Australia
Are known for elving cheek
What? you don't know what this is?
Takes lots of technique


They very silly down there luv.....

We at least have a good leader of state Eth....

The next one's gonna be better luv.......

Why's that Eth?.....

Cos we the people chose 'im.....

?

Comment is about Solstice state of mind (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Nice little poem there Nigel! Cheers for that. While everybody is busy hibernating I know you and your gang of cheeky elves will be busy up to some sort of mischief!

Comment is about Solstice state of mind (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Don Don Don
thanks
for the inspiration
on this one

Comment is about Ride Twice (blog)

Original item by Tom

This is the full version of the example of my works. Written whilst visiting family in Northern Thailand.
The photo is of one of the many subjugated workers in Dubai who built that 'city of gold' and yet when trouble strikes, are still treated like chattels... devoid of human rights.

Comment is about The Buddha Before you (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

So glad you enjoyed it Dorothy. I agree, true love never fades. Poetry is one of the truest loves I have ever known. ?

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Thanks Ruth & Trevor. ?I am a big fan of Leonard Cohen. He is one of my favorite poets/musicians.

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Thank you Jason? and... Sincere apologies for not replying/responding sooner!?!! :{ Nothing like the beginning of Lady-pause to test the theory!!

I wanted to let you know though that your reaction to the 'Awareness that was revealed to me' on my Uber trip to catch a plane, really jazzed me and has given me courage and fortitude to continue laying down what is sent my way!

I had initially joined this site (after almost a year of research and to-ing and fro-ing nervously trying to find a space in which to spill forth the froth that builds up in my never ceasing mind...) and, had never expected to be contacted, commented upon, let alone acquaint with a like minded soul!

Thank you for taking the time to share with me. I was much impressed and inspired upon reading your profile, blog and prose! Especially impressed at how you persisted and forged ahead. Inspiring ?

Your decision to reach out to me and give thought... let along 'Get it!!' has given me much needed faith that I am not alone in my thinking on this whirling ball of blue-green... (or perhaps... the proffered 'Flat Earth', Parallel universe, circular Haelo, giant Disc-world balanced on the back of four elephants who happen to be standing on a giant space tortoise as he swims through the universe...(thanks Terry)... or, my particular favorite... cornered in the cargo bay of a Vogon Destructor ship sent to remove Earth and make way for a super-universal bypass coming through our solar system... after our electronic hitch-hiking 'thumb' malfunctioned...) and that actually doing something with my thoughts and musings is actually making it out there and it is worth it.

A mind that once knew and retained so much, adept at recalling the most obscure point at a moments notice, my mind, is now in full stride in the race against time and the inevitable decay of the physical, the carefully tended pathways and the ease of flow of conversation and thought.

This site (thank you Write Out Loud) is my savior and is enabling me to keep firing the neurons, stimulating and testing my knowledge, feelings and emotions. Even if only reading, I feel alive and connected.

Ka Pai

Comment is about Life = Expansion of the mind... Ever increasing possibilities!! (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

When you're out of stuff
to write about-
write about Rats.

Comment is about RATS (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Yes you can always play Donny dear!!

Hope u have more fun every day n every year ? party ?

Comment is about But I Like Helium Balloons (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Up 'n' down
Stomach goes
All your fault
Ride you chose

Front or back
Makes no diff
You chose ride
Sorry, stiff

What's that you say?
Help let me off?
Cos in my tum's
Beef stroganoff

?

Comment is about Ride Twice (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks Victoria, it's all about those connections. ?

Comment is about Get A Room (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks. I hope that accepting that I cause harm helps me to have more humility.

Comment is about Nothing is Vegan (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

Thanks Do. We all have a little kid in us. Mine seems to be a little more playful than most.

Now behave yourself Comic.....

But i wanna play.....can I? can I?.....

?

Comment is about But I Like Helium Balloons (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

very good Tom.
You saved a book!
now leave another
for someone else...

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

Thank you Vautaw. ?

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

Original item by Vautaw

This is beautiful.... Lyrical/poetical/love affair....Hahaha!! Something new n i loved it!!

Love never fades, if it's true!

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Beautiful Randy. Reminds me of the mass awakening that is happening in the dark. Progress. ❤️

Comment is about Nothing is Vegan (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

The child in us lives forever.

As a kid i loved these balloons. Even today they attract my sight. At times i buy them to satisfy my kiddish urge....Hahaha

Loved the poem so much. Thanx for balloon poem....keep the kid in u alive always!!!

Cheers ? Donny dear!!

Comment is about But I Like Helium Balloons (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Love this one D. ❤️

Comment is about Book End (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Yes, 'but we can aspire'.......is the most important thing in all this......

Comment is about Vision (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

How cute is that - enjoyed. P.

Comment is about On Being Asked (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

I found a copy of 2001: A Space Odyssey on top of a parking meter in Oxford in 2003. Read it on the bus on the way home and it since became one of my favourites. So glad it was tossed and so glad I rescued it. ?

Comment is about Book End (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks guys. Yes, I know its a Utopian dream, but we can aspire, even as we put up with all the crap life throws at us.

Comment is about Vision (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

I'm glad to say I get it. And love Cohen's music.

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

If wise we will not waste a book
but save it for another look,
a book is someone's heart and soul
we should take time to get to know.

Comment is about Book End (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks Po, Don and Tom, just been struggling with it a little lately.

J. x

Comment is about I'm Tired (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Krampus sends out his worst wishes to all bad children who tend to stray from the merry Santa line of you must be good for Christmas!

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Winter's hibernation
puts all but
slightest of light
to sleep
as both mind
and body react
Nature stirs slowly
to wake us up.

Comment is about Solstice state of mind (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

The Collage Club rocked
minds played poetic sounds
dancing non-stop spaced out
as poetry says goodbye to 2019 - - -

a Krampus Christmas to all!

Comment is about December Collage Poem: The Krampus (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thanks, Brian. Yes, a rarity for me. Certainly, more challenging but definitely satisfying.

Comment is about Beautiful You (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Great poem and I really enjoyed your accompanying audio!

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

A rare rhyming piece from you Jon. Well done. It's a challenge isn't it?

Comment is about Beautiful You (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

“There’s an ocean of desire between your pen and my paper.” Love that line! Great poem Tom. Makes me think deeper about the connection between poetry and passion. ?

Comment is about Get A Room (blog)

Original item by Tom

Po, Don, Kimberly, Tom...Thank you for your twinkling star lights my beautiful poetic kindred spirits. Cha-Cha

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

I echo Po and Don too Jason. I don’t always get chance to comment or like on here but your work always impresses me. T

Comment is about I'm Tired (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Victoria! Brilliant, I love every word. So true. We must thank one another for the dance, just as he did ?

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Thank you Vautaw and Tom. Sometimes we forget that poetry can take us on a journey - that leads us inside out. ?

Comment is about For Cathy, poet (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Po

I see BM has been backward in not coming forward with his elucidation.

Then again he'd have a nerve coming back to elucidate on my blog

What's that?......hens don't 'say' they 'cluck'

Gimme a break....haven't you heard of poetic license?

?

Comment is about The Newsagent (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Yes, it is a beautiful vision as Vautaw says Trevor. But a vision is all it is and will ever be.

We all know a prefect world will never exist. We can do things to improve it but that's about all........

Us poets can wax lyrical but we will not change a thing......

Comment is about Vision (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Such a beautiful vision Trevor. ?

Comment is about Vision (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

'A lyrical love affair'......So true Vautaw. A perfect phrase......

Comment is about Dancing with Poets (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

I echo Po Jason, you write good poetry. I enjoy it.......even though it's made me feel tired......

You've only just got up silly. 4 hrs sleep is just not enough.....

So it's not Jason?........

?

Comment is about I'm Tired (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thanks Po, I really should apologise to everyone on here I've hardly been on and read anything. Genuinely though, I really am tired. Still mental note to self, need to make more effort. Sorry.

J. x

Comment is about I'm Tired (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Po

When you're young there's more at stake. You have a job and family to protect. When you retire no job needing protection. Also the older you get the less you worry about what others think. I think damnit how many more years have I got left here? I'm gonna do what I want.

Take me or leave me......

?

Gosh Eff bit forthright innit?

We're Brits Bert we gotta wiffhold stiff upper lip 'an all that.....

Too rite Eff.....burp

Comment is about Side-glancing in an Argentinian Cafe (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews