Obviously Tom you had forgotten the age old piece of advice..

always live in HOPE! although it isn't so easy to do that in these changeable weather days-( raincoat off? raincoat on? )

what is there not to love about this poem?

Comment is about I Wasn't Expecting Spring (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Many thanks for the kind words and 'likes'.
I'll post the audio when I've finished the recordings in June Bethany - but if you just can't wait - a lot of my work can be listened to here: https://thecrowsofalbion.bandcamp.com/

Comment is about Citizens (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

It was a pleasure to read your poem, Larisa. I visited Ukraine several times in the 1990s and have been writing a series of poems on the war in Ukraine (from the comfortable position of an outsider, of course). I am impressed by how many Ukrainian poets are keeping the flame of hope burning.

I hope we can get the profiles opened up soon.

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Congratulations to Graham.

I only managed one visit to Milton Keynes and always thought of it as unfashionable, which is perhaps no bad thing. In any event, what do I know? This is a deeply personal, richly annotated tribute.

Comment is about In praise of Milton Keynes: Graham Sherwood wins poetry competition in home city (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Congratulations Graham.

Back in the late 70's I went on an organised coach trip from West London to Milton Keynes, to be shown four developments in the hope we would sign up to purchase a property. I didn't...I was only along for the ride so to speak. The whole area had been planted with thousands of saplings, and as it was winter and they were leafless it resembled a scene from a WW1 battlefield. Twenty years later I found myself working in MK, in Knowlhill, and was able to see how the trees and the town had matured.

Comment is about In praise of Milton Keynes: Graham Sherwood wins poetry competition in home city (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Congratulations, Graham. Brilliantly done.

Comment is about In praise of Milton Keynes: Graham Sherwood wins poetry competition in home city (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Спасибо большое - Larisa 😊

Comment is about No More Tears (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Graham,
Thank you. I agree that most people try to be good. This very intention is the pathway to eternity. With or without a Faith people gravitate toward this belief that our personal futures are accountable. We can only do our best and trust that it is pleasing and sufficient for an eternal reward. I cannot speak for God but maybe we shall see one another in the world to come as we have established a good friendship in the here and now.
Thanks again,
Keith

Comment is about Prove it....... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you so much, Tom! I enjoyed reading and listening to your poem.
Regards,
Larisa

Comment is about No More Tears (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

You're welcome. And I'm sorry I have to wear a mask online.

My mother's family has been subjected to terrorist suicide attacks in Indonesia.

I do this to protect myself & others.

Comment is about New music work (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Thank you

Comment is about New music work (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Thanks to those who have generously commented and liked.

It is for those who slip through the cracks and have no voice that this is written, those who cannot speak for themselves and no-one will ask after their welfare.

David.

Comment is about Medals Schmedals (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

I do like the sound of it leon. Thanks.

Comment is about Big brother. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

I recently attended Glossop Open Mic at the Labour Club. I confess to being a literary and musical heathen, however I do go to many events and see many music and spoken word shows, and appreciate the offerings based on how engaged and entertained I am. I will not name any names of the artists, but will venture that they were ALL amazing. There was music, poetry and flash fiction proffered which combined to create one of the most entertaining and engaging nights I have ever been to. I have rarely laughed so much at the amusing parts, and felt so emotionally moved by the tales designed to create such a feeling. The host, Andy Millican, did an amazing job too.

Philip Walton

Review is about Glossop Open Mic/Spoken Word Night on 4 Apr 2024 (event)

struck a chord

Comment is about Big brother. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

Thank you guys, i feel humbled. Love.

Comment is about Big brother. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

Hi, dear Stephen!
Thank you so much for commenting. So, I've read that you were here in Ukraine. I wanted to write a comment but your profile is closed for me.

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Keith. Rather clumsily put on my part but I guess what I mean is I try to be good. I've never consciously hurt anyone and give help in times of need. Whether I'm judged (if, as I am bound to say, there is a judge) fit for a hereafter, then so be it. I would however, never ridicule anyones' faith and I celebrate yours!

Comment is about Prove it....... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Graham,
Thank you for your comment. I think you do not understand the concept of faith. It is not the same as faithful. Might I point you to an accurate definition of Faith in the book of Hebrews Chapter 11:1-16. It is because we possess no evidence of an after life that we tend not to believe in it. Too some extent I understand this as we require proof and without it we tend discard anything not properly understood. Do you have an alternative? Or is death the final act after which nothing is of any consequence?
Ticks and crosses! From where did this come? Accountability I beleive will be a part of eternity and I should imagine that with a merciful and compassionate God you will be with your family and in a far better place.
Thank you for taking the time to reading this poem and commenting on it,
Keith

Comment is about Prove it....... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks Auracle,

I hear and see what you say about my apparent vulnerability. I used to shield myself from exposure, it was something I was taught.

I later discovered the liberating qualities of honesty. I think it is honesty which some see as a vulnerability, personally I feel the opposite is true. That said I am 100% aware of how many veiw it.

Thanks again.

Comment is about Oystercatcher Volcano (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Hi Ray,

I like the use of "make occasion for theirs to be told" I have spoken of my belief in the vanity of biographical funerals arranged by the pre-corpse for their own exaltation, The rich are in position to behave in this manner, on occasion even building themselves Palaces.

The poor whose lives are often more worthy and undoubtedly more interesting would be lucky to get a bench in a dog shit Park.

Food for thought Ray...we await the next State sponsored cry-fest with a provisional cringe.

David.

Comment is about LETTING IN THE LIGHT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A thoroughly admirable poem, David. Brilliantly accessible.

Comment is about Medals Schmedals (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

More truth in these nine lines than in many a voluminous tome, Ray.

Comment is about LETTING IN THE LIGHT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

It's good to see a poet writing about the difficulty of composing a villanelle, Trevor, and then demonstrating that he has mastered it so comfortably. Well done!
I'm trying to write one about Donald Trump at the moment, but that's another story.....

Comment is about Villanelle (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

I was so happy to read this wonderful poem, Larisa. With everything you must be going through, you are still able to reflect gloriously on life and on dear, departed friends. More power to you and to everyone in Ukraine.

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Short but sweet. I like this poem.

Comment is about TAKE YOUR LOVE (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I am so happy to see my old friends here. M.C. Newberry. I remember you, my friend. Thank you so much for the comment. Yes, you are right. I found a friendly shore. And now my soul is calm.
With warmest wishes,
Larisa

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

These are the words that people don't say..they are written on faces...

🌷

Comment is about Medals Schmedals (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

I felt overstuffed and dull and disappointed, the way I always do the day after Christmas, as if whatever it was the pine boughs and the candles and the silver and gilt-ribboned presents and the birch-log fires and the Christmas turkey and the carols at the piano promised never came to pass.
Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

Comment is about Setting off (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

This poem finds a place within me which I cannot explain. Powerfully written. i think I have been in this place. Your use of language is spot on.
Thanks,
Keith

Comment is about song of pure desperation. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

Powerful stuff. Doesn't hang together completely, deliberately in my opinion.

David you've just raised the bar.

Comment is about Medals Schmedals (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Christ I'm out of breath reading this!

Comment is about Medals Schmedals (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

it's very inspired. I also like the vulnerability of your videos.

I was born in the old world. And I will die in the old world.

Thank you

Comment is about Oystercatcher Volcano (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

That's where the scribbling on love gets you...😀. Well here, anyway.

Comment is about Oystercatcher Volcano (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Maybe the 'happy intellectual life' I envisioned for myself in the 90's & 00's is still possible.

This is really my cup of tea.

It takes me back to my first year of English in High School. And eventually visiting Kensington Gardens in London.

It was all I ever wanted...

Comment is about All Shapes All Sizes, All Makes All Ways (blog)

Original item by ZTK Space

honest. that's all I want for now

Comment is about THREE HARD WORDS (blog)

Original item by Lee Campbell

My thanks to those (you know who you are) who "liked" this contribution. I emailed Channel 5 with my appreciation and
got a reply that promised that the programme makers would
be informed. A good result!

Comment is about POETRY ON TV (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Nice one RP.
Be content with what you've got,
Even if it's not a lot!

Comment is about CUTTING MY CLOTH (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Being caught up in unrelenting war
Like a ship in search of a friendly shore,
While buffeted by violent storns
From merciless nature in its worst forms,
Can see the soul steer its own safe path
Evading the tempest's awful wrath,
With the aim of securing a peaceful port
And refuge from the storm's onslaught!
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Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

If I am totally wrong and there is a happy hereafter (whatever that is likely to look like) I hope I have many more ticks on my slate than crosses. Compared to some self-titled religious people I know, I brush up rather well I think!

Faith is family and friends.

Comment is about Prove it....... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you so much, Tim. I'm really grateful for your unwavering support towards my work, it means a lot to me.😊

Comment is about Reassurance (blog)

Original item by Manish

A poem many of us can relate to Ornella. Well written. Did I forget to lock the car? Important items left in the car (what if someone steals them!) Walk four blocks back to check the car before going in to the meeting (fortunately arrived early for the meeting so I had time to walk back to the car.) Did I forget to lock the car? No, I did not!

Comment is about Did I leave the heater on?(at the shop) (blog)

Original item by Ornella. Bushell

It did make the A-Level Syllabus!

Comment is about Tony Harrison's v. and the commodification of outrage (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you so much for the message! I am sure my problem will be solved. I have so many good friends here.
Regards,
Larisa

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

Original item by Graham Sherwood

Dear Rose, I am so happy you remember me and that you liked my poem. I am sure now that we'll overcome the difficulties. I have so many friends here.
With love and warmest wishes,
Larisa

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Delighted for you, Larisa, that this has been so well received.

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Nice work, Trevor. I’ve written the odd villanelle but I confess to finding them aurally unsatisfying. It always seems to me that the middle line never gets resolved. I think I’ll write one about that!

Comment is about Villanelle (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Nice one Odessa girl! hope you are managing to cope considering what your city is at present undergoing

yes I well remember David Dunn
a very nice kindly person who had commented on so many of my old poems

also hope your posting problem gets sorted
it can be so bloody frustrating trying to get through the signing in process

take care love
and do keep in touch



Rose 💋

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Uilleam 💕

Comment is about YOU SHOULD KNOW ! (blog)

Original item by shan shan

Thank you so much for commenting, David. But your profile is also closed for me.

Comment is about My Life is Like Living on a Ship (blog)

Original item by John Coopey