Hi Randy; some twist of fate has me trawling WOL in a desperate attempt to find poems of merit. My instincts are correct, and your piece is a master stroke and has a long coherent measure that draws a perfect picture of what we've all experienced . I'm so glad I've seen what I suspected in writing, going some way to ease a troubled mind like mine, and with just the right injection of humour.
Ray
Comment is about Back in the Middle Again (blog)
Original item by Randy Horton
I read a very exhaustive book on the Indian territories and the incursions and skirmishes under General Sherman. I think this is a brilliant piece, right in the groove as it turns the tables and levels life in a master stroke of irony.
Ray
Comment is about Thoughts of a Confederate Pallbearer (blog)
Original item by Michael Triandam
I loved the way you've captured an unyielding environment so well, with the bonus of brittle humour John. The last stanza almost warms it all up, the dry wheezing sound so redolent of folk music in different countries.
Ray
Comment is about KAMCHATKA TRAILS (blog)
Original item by john short
YAY ! it's so gloomy doomy good
Comment is about I Like My Gloomy Doomy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks Don
will have to get all the hearses in line
first off to win the race
coffins put side by side
first,second and then mine
Tom everyone in black only because all the suits got burnt
thanks for the like
Comment is about We Will All Get There in the End (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Shit forgot it was Ruth
Nashnul Toilet Day
And here I am a Toilet Poet (of note)
What more can I say?
Shit!
?
Comment is about I Like My Gloomy Doomy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Well it did make me laugh. Not gloomy at all this, I want my money back! Happy National Toilet Day Don, you did mention that you're a toilet poet on the side.
To toil
Or to let
It out?
That is the question oft posed to a sh*tspearean toilet poet innit??
Comment is about I Like My Gloomy Doomy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Four weddings and a funeral by the sounds of it....I've got it! You're Hugh Grant in disguise, I should have noticed earlier ? The don't put Fun at the start of Funeral for nothing ?
Comment is about Weddings and funerals (blog)
Original item by hugh
Beautifully understated and meandering listlessly along taking our thoughts for the ride Tom. We are privileged to be privy to what youre wanting to impart and it almost strays into fantasy. A poetic journey with a strong image towards the end.
Ray
Comment is about The African Queen (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Do.RoThy
Tue 19th Nov 2019 10:56
Hahaha!!! I'm happy you got this one on time before new one was posted, and last one gone.
My sleep went moon walking
Making me twist and turn
The night was extremely long
As my sleep went walking for too long
I hope tonight it shall return
And be right in mind where exactly it's suppose to be
I know want Donny means
By saying this poem sounds like his
I feel honoured to join you dear
Now book a bed in ur rehab
Cos i think i too have a double gear
Hahaha!!!!! ?
Comment is about My sleep went moon walking!! (blog)
Do.RoThy
Tue 19th Nov 2019 10:43
Much to learn from you.....m following your poems?
Comment is about KAMCHATKA TRAILS (blog)
Original item by john short
Do.RoThy
Tue 19th Nov 2019 10:41
Oh Donny dear
Thalia has been away from you??
What just went wrong
Between you two
Love n fun was your type
Bore, doomy, gloomy isn't fine
Retreat to what your're like
Cos that gives woler's a high
Gloomy doomy saddy write!! But dilly dear i do like?
Comment is about I Like My Gloomy Doomy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Nothing wrong with being a miserable old git, Don.
Comment is about I Like My Gloomy Doomy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I’ve got to that stage of life, Hugh, when I enjoy a good funeral much more than a wedding.
Comment is about Weddings and funerals (blog)
Original item by hugh
Like-Minders Society Muse Thalia says go Don....
Lucy L (Head of Publicity) says ditto (downing her drink of choice - double whisky)....
?
Comment is about I Like My Gloomy Doomy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
This hearse I see is modified
All fired up for a race
Debase a hearse like this friend Nige
To me's a right disgrace
vroom vroom
?
Comment is about We Will All Get There in the End (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Clever. As usual Nigel....
Comment is about We Will All Get There in the End (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
hi Graham
They're mostly split because, tho similarly themed, they came from two seperate trains of thought.
So I guess they're split for fun.
Thank you for reading : )
Comment is about bent stalks I (11/16/2019) (blog)
Original item by Zach Dafoe
Hannah,
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment
Jeannot
Comment is about Selves (blog)
Original item by Jeannot
Carpe Diem! The song would have fitted in with the Mark Knopfler
music for the film "Local Hero".
Comment is about Good Days (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
It seems unlikely that history records anything remotely similar
anywhere to this extraordinary set of coincidences. For once, the
word "uncanny" seems inadequate.
Comment is about TWO PRESIDENTS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
This is not like you Do. Different, and so good. It's very much after my own way of thinking...if you know what I mean
Comment is about My sleep went moon walking!! (blog)
<Deleted User> (18118)
Mon 18th Nov 2019 21:20
Mon 18th Nov 2019 21:04
Criticism for his interview Prince Andrew has met,
It was almost impossible for him to sweat.
Pizza Express in Woking has achieved Royal fame,
Used as an alibi to protect his good name.
An adviser had told him to remain in the shade,
To partake in the interview an error he has made.
Plaudits to rescue his reputation he did not receive,
In the interview he came over as being naive.
To persecute him too much is really mean,
The son of our Royal highness the Queen.
We all have family members who make a mistake,
The Royals are human like us, with much more at stake.
Comment is about Pizza (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
<Deleted User> (18118)
Mon 18th Nov 2019 20:59
Very strong, moving.
Hannah
Comment is about The Girl I Used To Be (blog)
Original item by katelyn griffin
<Deleted User> (18118)
Mon 18th Nov 2019 20:57
<Deleted User> (18118)
Mon 18th Nov 2019 20:57
Being alone in the crowd seems to be the loneliest of all.
Hannah
Comment is about Selves (blog)
Original item by Jeannot
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 18th Nov 2019 20:48
Your past is vital in shaping your future.
Comment is about The Girl I Used To Be (blog)
Original item by katelyn griffin
I agree Tom! We often take life for granted. Embracing the moment keeps the magic alive! ?
Comment is about Good Days (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Thank you Dorothy! I adore that song too, anything by Van Morrison!
Comment is about Good Days (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
I never knew this, MC. Remarkable.
Comment is about TWO PRESIDENTS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
A steady 56, Graham. It’s not match day.
Comment is about TWO NATIONS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for your like Do.RoThy
anyone following this hearse - - - keep well back!
Comment is about We Will All Get There in the End (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Do.RoThy
Mon 18th Nov 2019 15:51
Hey John, thank you so much... I'll make the necessary changes. ?
Comment is about Flight to freedom (blog)
Hi Do.RoThy
Not a comment on the poem itself which seems to be a kind of psychological allegory (?) but I'd suggest you look over this again as there's a typo in line five and in line ten.
I never really understood why some poets begin every new line with a capital letter (but some good ones still do). You've chosen this style and yet consistently written your I's everywhere else in lower case. Can't fathom the thinking behind this.
There are a few little words and repetitions that could be edited out but I do like 'turmoiled balancing'. Poems get better with multiple re-workings and the time to marinate a bit.
Comment is about Flight to freedom (blog)
I like a big pan pizza
sizzling hot with melting cheese
trouble is I order too many - - -
When I phone up they answer
Hi Nigel ten to fifteen minutes
before I can say - - - same again please!
Comment is about Pizza (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
open a drawer
old photographs seen
special memories return.
Comment is about When I remembered (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Sorry Zach, but I read II before I
It's left me wondering why they are split? I like your expressions in these two pieces 'home cooked hope' clever.
Comment is about bent stalks I (11/16/2019) (blog)
Original item by Zach Dafoe
Thanks Don maybe a couple of spaceships up there as well
Thanks Ruth outside our world stars invite us into theirs
Comment is about Signs that Light up the Star Lit Sky (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Some lovely words and sentiments in this piece Zach. Really impressed with this.
Comment is about bent stalks II (11/17/2019) (blog)
Original item by Zach Dafoe
Absolutely; recognise the good days and enjoy every moment.
Comment is about Good Days (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Leave me be in dreamland, Graham. This is too good to wake up.
Comment is about TWO NATIONS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Rich
Tue 19th Nov 2019 16:40
Love this; can see it, too.
Comment is about Back in the Middle Again (blog)
Original item by Randy Horton