I like this Ray.....

Comment is about STREET PHOTOGRAPHER (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Jason - A good read. 'nuff said : ) ><>

Comment is about Proportions (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Hey Don - 'spose pushing bounderies is better than pushing boulders up hills but what happens when there's someone on the on the other side pushing back? ?
Go well ><>

Comment is about Pushing Boundaries (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank you muchly Po, Don and HA;
Po - speeling is what we do and good spelling adds to the magic.
Punctuation articutlates a lump and multiplies its dimensions.
Don - happy<->tea- They rhyme! They rhyme! and please, one handed clapping only.
Hamza - welcome to this place where WOLers meet. Keep your feet grounded good.
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Comment is about Faces (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

Excellent analogy of the current brexit impasse - Lambs to the slaughter. T ☹

Comment is about ANIMAL FARM 2019 (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Very prophetic Jason. We are skating on thin ice. T☹

Comment is about Refugee (A Dictionary Definition) (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

And they are in such a rush to implement some form of NHS here....I can hardly wait.

Comment is about NHS STRESS KILLS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Excellent Mark and I have to agree with Po regarding the last two lines...may have to borrow those sometime (with due credit of course!).

Comment is about ANIMAL FARM 2019 (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Am with you on this one MC - plonkers need locking up in a sewer cell with conger eels eying them up. But perhaps I am being too kind to them. ?

Comment is about ANIMAL FARM 2019 (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Great work, Jason.

Comment is about Refugee (A Dictionary Definition) (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

MC.,

Many a true word. The last line rings out loud and clear for those who want to hear. Courage or comfort zone?

Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about ANIMAL FARM 2019 (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Jason,

another example of skilful and thoughtful writing. Well rhymed and food for thought. Well done!

Thanks, Keith

Comment is about Refugee (A Dictionary Definition) (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thanks for the smile, Brian. Always welcome!

Comment is about ANIMAL FARM 2019 (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

To illustrate your point Mark, I came up against six remainers the other day and managed to corral them with just a whistle and a border collie.

BTW - very good piece.

Comment is about ANIMAL FARM 2019 (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Good piece Jason.

I completely understand the reasons for migration...I myself am an internal migrant as I re-located from West London to Worcester to improve my quality of life, which I was perfectly entitled to do as it was within the UK.

But there are migrants and migrants. The poor refugees get to the first safe country; the rich ones feel they have a right to choose their new country.

Comment is about Refugee (A Dictionary Definition) (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Sorry to hear that Brian Carter was overlooked, MC. But George the Poet's rejection of a gong - I believe Benjamin Zephaniah turned down a similar offer on similar grounds more than a decade earlier - raises an important point. The name of these awards really needs to be changed! After all, we don't have an empire any more. Has no one noticed that? Give them a sensible, inclusive name that everyone can relate to and rally round ... how's that for an idea?

Comment is about George the Poet: 'Why I turned down an MBE' (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I just think of a multi-gifted individual like the late Brian Carter,
author of memorable books like "Black Fox Running" and "Jack",
poet, artist and champion of wildlife in his life and his articles for a
West Country Newspaper - and recall how the recommendation for
an honour in his lifetime was ignored. He took it with grace and
good humour. But his work lives on.in what he left behind.

Comment is about George the Poet: 'Why I turned down an MBE' (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Stuart! I haven't been much on WOL lately but I logged in to tell you that I ran across your analysis of the Howl, it was you wasn't it? And I loved it! I'm a big fan of Ginsberg's and the beat generation; in fact I'm currently reading "On The Road" as well as a huge volume of Ginsberg's poems and I'm loving them! Great job on that analysis and on the poem!
Thank you?

Mae

Comment is about beat (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Lady, me, n TS
Boundary-pushers all
Riding onna rollercoaster
(Brian we havin' ball)

Ridin' round our Theme Park
Thale and Luce as well
(What on earth's he on about?)
Thalia rings the bell

Ding ding.....

Hey Eff, wot's he on about?

Dunno luv. Aussies get a bit strange .....

Sarright?........

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Comment is about Pushing Boundaries (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Lovely ode!!! ?

Comment is about Unborn (blog)

Original item by abeacon

Sound thoughts, MC and P.O.
This election is like no other I have ever seen, The issue of Brexit has cut through traditional partisan loyalties like no other before it. Traditional Labour seats look vulnerable to the “Conservative/Brexit” alliance, Tory seats could fall to Lib Dem’s in Remain voting areas. The phenomenon of tactical voting is likely to affect once solid constituencies.
My dissertation over 40 years ago was a study in psephology in my own constituency of Ashfield, where the outcome was bi-partisan and predictable. It won’t be now.
Exciting times.

Comment is about THE FOUR-DAY WORKING WEEK (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Breaking the stereotypes..... Giving wings to imagination, breathing life within....let the words flow unrestricted and emotions fly in all directions.
I love this breakfree poetry....my type, your type, our type.

Just Do It ✅ ✅ ✅ ? ? 's off!!

Comment is about Pushing Boundaries (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I'm nothing but pain, longing and separated being....not a poet but a lover.

Comment is about Darling, come to me now!! (blog)

Good decision!!

For justice is fair, brighter than sun
Mercy is better, brighter still

As sacrificing one self inorder to save others
So mercy is always better than justice.

Forgiveness isn't easy, but when it does enter our heart, it gives first peace to our soul n ourselves and then this peace spreads from within to outer realms,the world at large.

Comment is about Vengeance (blog)

Original item by Zhar2020

When I woke up this morning I never thought I would read that T.S. Eliot, Lady Gaga and Don would be forming a clique.

Comment is about Pushing Boundaries (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Boundary pushing made up words
It's what our Don does best
Unshackled by the rule book
Two fingers to the rest

Comment is about Pushing Boundaries (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Add my name to the list of people liking your postings.
Another gem.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Stand And Be Counted (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

This is good. Rhyme and message......

Comment is about when my pencil hits the paper (blog)

Original item by trixtex

Thank you, Adam

Comment is about Sorry, I missed me (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Our only consolation in heartbreak is the poet needs the pain. Write on! ?

Comment is about Darling, come to me now!! (blog)

Po, what you just said reminded me of this I once saw:

An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life:

“A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy.

“It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil–he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.”

He continued, “The other is good – he is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith. The same fight is going on inside you–and inside every other person, too.”

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf will win?”

The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

We are the keepers to our lives. Every action has a reaction...

Comment is about Vengeance (blog)

Original item by Zhar2020

The rhythm and flow that it brings...

Simply epic!

Comment is about Faces (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

This place is definitely a great place. My art book where I can show you pieces of myself.

Thank you for your kind words Po ?

Comment is about The Wolf and Moon (blog)

Original item by Zhar2020

Po I appreciate that I do. I was looking for that canvas and finally think I've found it.

Everything that comes from me crazy as it is sometimes. It's my way to let things out. I appreciate the welcome!!!

I hear you Po!!!?

Comment is about God bless the dead (blog)

Original item by Zhar2020

Thank you all for your comments ☺️

Comment is about Whisper My Name (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

I am a little rhymer
Happy rhymes with tea
Syncopatic metronation?
Fishy muddles me

Wot's that? Happy doesn't rhyme with tea Po ?

Clap...clap...

Thankyou Fish.

Where's your clapclap Po ?

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Comment is about Faces (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

So very good. As always......

Comment is about Unbreakable (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thank you Dorothy and thank you Kimberly, really pleased you liked it.

J. x

Comment is about Stand And Be Counted (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

JRJ and Bleeding time - thanks for commenting - there were a bunch of them around then who were so unforgettable. Pike, Sgt Wilson, Capt M. What mannerisms they all had. Cheers. P

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Robert - Thanks for your festive feedback. Let the madness begin lol. T?

Comment is about It's Christmas - Get Me Out Of Here (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Yes Robert.....indeed!! You got it right. Thanks ?

Comment is about Darling, come to me now!! (blog)

Love myself sans him
It's not even possible in imagination
I ain't feeling bad to loving him
Cos it's the best thing ever happened to me
The love, trust, honesty and a prayer come true
A friend for life i found in you
A lover right with deep insight
The qualities i seek was within my reach
I fell for you so beautifully
I love this sickness of separation growing in me
This love for you is beautiful even if separation makes me sick
I ain't in the least wanting never to have it experienced
Only wishing for us to be together till eternity

Comment is about Darling, come to me now!! (blog)

I felt that ?

You're the navigator of your own heart and soul.

Don't depend on anyone to fill these gaps in you.

Even your own shadow leaves you in darkness..

Love yourself first and foremost my friend ?

Comment is about Darling, come to me now!! (blog)

Robert please accept my deepest condolences, it's a painful truth we all have to deal with from time to time.

The important thing is we find joy in the beautiful things we have in life.

Tomorrow is never promised, this post I recalled on my memories of the losses in my life.

Theres many positives and beauty to capture too!

Do.RoThy, thank you for your encouragement. Alot of memories went into it

Comment is about God bless the dead (blog)

Original item by Zhar2020

Thank you for your kind words, it's encouraging ?

Comment is about The Wolf and Moon (blog)

Original item by Zhar2020

Extremely emotional!!! A child's journey to growing up n parents play an important part in their journey in every way. Well written piece!!

Comment is about Daddy's Whisper (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Yes they are, i don't know what they searching for, highly stupid beings making their own life messy.....hehehe ?

Comment is about UFO's and me!!! (blog)

I recall that it was WSC who remarked that democracy wasn't perfect but it was preferable to all the alternatives on offer.
Voting is a personal choice but it should be an informed one as far
as humanly possible. Too many are ignorant of what has gone before and what is faced in the future and both need proper consideration above and beyond just the "I like him/her" term of
reference. Politics is no game for saints and those with one foot
in the gutter and the awareness of how life is and can be are likely to be of
more use to improving its reality than the high-minded dreamers and despisers.

Comment is about THE FOUR-DAY WORKING WEEK (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hey Donny dear, i missed those lines untill you highlighted them in your comment....i second Don's views.....nice n deep words!!!?

Comment is about Whisper My Name (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

Hey Don, freedom of speech well expressed in your words....acceptance and invitation both!! Sometimes your kiddish rhymes have lots of truth n holds gravity....keep writing!!! Rinky, sat with Dinky and both did Dink.....hehehe ?

Comment is about Throwing Up (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews