Thanks for your like John
Comment is about When Evil Comes Calling (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Wed 13th Nov 2019 13:18
Clever! Good work. Thanks for sharing.
Comment is about Dear Valued Customer (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Wed 13th Nov 2019 13:17
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 13th Nov 2019 08:56
What about the rest of us in the middle Hugh...we don't know whether to shit or bust !
Comment is about Death for the old but a future for the young (blog)
Original item by hugh
Do.RoThy
Wed 13th Nov 2019 07:12
It hurts to see your love go.....sounds funny when temporary, but hits hard when it is permanently...hilarious write!!
Comment is about Everything is Funny (blog)
Original item by Michael Triandam
Do.RoThy
Wed 13th Nov 2019 07:11
Well expressed!! Much of it holds true for us. And sure poetry is for us n not jus for me or I.
Comment is about What Fires Me Up To Write Poetry? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Tue 12th Nov 2019 23:36
Lamp Post:
I try to keep things simple.
That way, even I
can understand my own poetry.
?
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Philipos
Tue 12th Nov 2019 23:31
Hadn't heard of Harry in quite a while and so went looking for a cause. I see now why it is his absence shows - may he put to writes the stars where glowing words pertain and do so time and time again. Philipos. ?
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 12th Nov 2019 23:08
Hello John gotta new motive
Hello John gotta new motive
Comment is about SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks for the kind comment Po. It's pleasing to think our posts and
comments might provide some ease and comfort for others whilst
not losing sight of the main object of poetry: getting people thinking
...in and out of the box.
Comment is about CRIME PAYS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Ah Tom, sweet mystery of life forever eluding us, but luckily there are poets like yourself who muse on it and therefore give us cause for celebration.
Ray
Comment is about The Hard Problem (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Philipos
Tue 12th Nov 2019 21:50
Interesting take on the on-going situation that has most of us switched off with the outrageousness of it all. But yes, I would agree with what you say - well put. P. ?
Comment is about SPOT THE DIFFERENCE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Philipos
Tue 12th Nov 2019 20:44
Slotting it in - thank you so much for the like - what days they were eh? ?
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
So true in its message. In my view those who spend time in hard
sell deserve hard time in a cell !
Comment is about Dear Valued Customer (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Do.RoThy
Tue 12th Nov 2019 15:27
Heart capturing, from the depth of a true soul....god bless!!
Comment is about The Oaken Pole (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
You're welcome. I'm with you on this, Don.
Comment is about Running Out of Cotton Wool (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Well done MC. Thankyou.....
Comment is about Running Out of Cotton Wool (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks for the likes, Joshua and Dorothy.
Just to be clear folks, this was not exactly a celebration of an occasion as the whole procedure hinges on sacrifices made in the name of a cause. If people feel they should show solidarity to that it does nothing to stem the lunacy of killing and being killed often for motives of the furthering of territorial objectives, but for those who feel a resonance emotionally once a year that it what is catered for with the showing of poppies. I could go into more depth but this isn't really the time and place in my opinion for more dissension to ensue.
In particular Brian, we can indeed go in groups to support any cause and publicly voice our opinions, and that would be more significant than a mere online presence, faceless and fairly impotent. I don't quite see that is hypocritical in itself but if you feel yourself as qualifying that is entirely your affair. I appreciate your thoughts Hannah and Martin.
Ray
Comment is about NEEDING MAYBE A TITLE IN LATIN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
In medicine it's a well-known habit
To find a germ and eagerly nab it
To inject it to get a protective reaction
From the body's defence force faction.
So - in life in general we should act
And understand that it's also a fact
The young need injections of risk and dangers
So when they're older they're not strangers.
Well-meaning adults can play the fool
By cossetting kids in cotton-wool !
……………………………………………………...
Comment is about Running Out of Cotton Wool (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
An enjoyable journey through the emotional landscape of friendship
that recognises like as a degree of love.
Comment is about Silent Prayers; Delicately Heard (blog)
Original item by Cait Abbott
Moving words that show that much can be found in brevity.
Comment is about Vita hominum flos est (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Hurrah for the optimism: a simple truth simply expressed.
Comment is about Laughter 'Round The Table (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Touching and true in its deft depiction of the ties that bind.
Comment is about 'I like remembering my brother when he was young, decades before anything went wrong' (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Ah...I could have written "Deadpan" but it wouldn't have worked as
well. The expression I did use is an old one - a diminutive of "poker face<d>". With respect, it's been around
even longer than you, Po ! ?
Comment is about CRIME PAYS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Tue 12th Nov 2019 13:23
I like this one. Being born and raised in Southern California, I know far too many people who are like this... ?
Comment is about The cosmos grunts (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Hi Dave, I just re-read your sample poems again and they're all absolutely excellent. I hope you're well. T
Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)
Original item by Dave Bradley
Thank you so much Kimberly and Vautaw. It's very long and I applaud you for making through to the end. ?
I remember writing this one very vividly, it felt really good to get it down on paper and get it out of my head. I always assumed I'd trim it down but can't seem to part with a single line.
Comment is about Anatomy of Longing (blog)
Original item by Tom
This large-footed woman of Crete Josh
I don't recall seeing while there
She probably was out
On a lake, floating 'bout
With her feet in canoes, deep in prayer
Sounds like she was a deep-religious large-footed woman Josh ?...
Didn't know that did you ?
?
Comment is about Limerick (blog)
Original item by Joshua Van-Cook
On reading po-faced (Comment prior)
I knew that he would bite
On seeing this within your verse
A comment he would write
Yep....He couldn't resist MC....
?
Comment is about CRIME PAYS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Wow! I felt this to my core, especially with your surreal reading. So, so good. I think I need a cigarette!
Comment is about Anatomy of Longing (blog)
Original item by Tom
Gosh! There's plenty here to
Rhyme some comments to ya
Resurgence I am surging on
With my genre SORTA
Ruth
Maybe I could getta job
Jingling for some adverts?
I got no visuals to attract
Just good ol' rhyming dondirt
(You ain't heard of dondirt? And you in radio? Maybe it's a downunder thing......)
Joshua
Please don't be sorry for said 'rant'
I throw work up for you
To criticize and analyze
(That's why you are on WOL....)
Merey
You are forgiven Merey
I know you meant no harm
Was just your multiple accounts
Which gave me much concern
Several blogs on screen at once
Allowed, when we had one
I did not think this fair to all
One 'count now, all fixed, done
Your comment here has vanished, gone
I wonder why is that?
Did you not think before you wrote
(The cat still sits on mat)
Meow
Comment is about Publish-Time (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Do.RoThy
Mon 11th Nov 2019 23:10
Thank you Po. I sure will. I have a long way to go. Hard and bitter journey fighting alone.
Comment is about The world of imaginations (blog)
Thank you Kimberly. I don’t think the WoL audio player likes long files... I have the same issue with others’ recordings. If you’re curious, you can it through to the end on my blog, here:
https://oneoftheseyears.com/2019/10/14/anatomy-of-longing/
Comment is about Anatomy of Longing (blog)
Original item by Tom
Philipos
Mon 11th Nov 2019 19:36
Hi MCN and thanks for commenting on Bus Ride Scenario - I guess the poor child unknowingly sussed it was an unpleasant word despite her ignorance of it's meaning - had it been said to her in joking way she would probably have laughed it off herself. I guess we all remember the unpleasant kids at school. ?
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Rhyming poetry is suddenly becoming very popular in advertising again, especially on radio as it draws you into listening in a space where visuals are lacking so I feel that all is not lost, in fact the is a resurgence!
Comment is about Publish-Time (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Special Thanks to everyone who read and liked this piece.
Don it's good to hear you share my interest in astro stuff!
Lisa the edgy ness should have it's edge taken off it after the 14th Nov as the full moon phase settles down.
Poemagraphic writing out loud is literally a perfect past time for a Leo who does love the showtime, but having Scorpio rising also has that deep mystical secret side. I was very impressed that you knew your astro stats and really enjoyed reading all the information in your comment, Thanks for that.
Comment is about Retrograde (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ah, Martin, if only they had admitted him to art school in Vienna ... thanks for your comment. Thanks to those who've liked this, too.
Comment is about The carriage in the forest (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
While I await
a dryness of shoe
here I'll give
my praise to you
a versatile poet
and a good chap too
my sock dye's run
now my feet are blue!
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
Mon 11th Nov 2019 15:11
by now
those sneakers
must be soaked
do you have another pair
and dry socks?
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Mon 11th Nov 2019 15:09
Thanks Tom
for reading
"through 7 year old eyes"
my cousin's dad
heart attack.
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Thanks Martin, I wasn't sure about this one really, it sounds a bit, "poor old me," and I'm not really like that. But, you write what you write and stand by it, so I'm pleased you liked it.
J. x
Comment is about Aftermath (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I like the premise here although I don't necessarily agree that if Shakespeare, Yeats or any more rhyme-inclined poets were alive today they'd have a hard time being published.
It is always harder to stand out in a stand out in an over saturated market but to take Shakespeare alone, his talent, extended vocabulary and understanding of the dark side of human nature would ensure that there would always be a market for his work.
That notwithstanding, rhyme schemes are still heavily used in contemporary society but seem to be most prevalent in songwriting. Like I say though, I like and agree with the premise for my understanding of what you were trying to convey. As it is true that you don't see too many contemporary poets who adopt such traditions in verse selected for anthologies and the like.
Sorry for the rant but I wanted to give this piece the analysis I thought it was deserving of. All the best. ☺
Comment is about Publish-Time (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Philipos
Mon 11th Nov 2019 12:12
Hi Martin, Bus Ride Scenario - I think mum just put a finger to her lips and said hush. Too good not to write about though. Thanks for noticing. P. ?
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 11th Nov 2019 11:35
Perhaps like everything else we should go online, then we wouldn't have to bother to go out in all weathers to pay some sort of homage. Then, as no-one can see us at our computer screens, we can soon drop it altogether.
Not me though...I enjoy the hypocrisy of turning out.
Comment is about NEEDING MAYBE A TITLE IN LATIN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Wow Powerful indeed such a strong resonance here. I dare I say it, possibly one of your finest pieces Keith
Nice one
Comment is about What we face (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Nigel Astell
Wed 13th Nov 2019 14:44
Grim fairy tales
downward journey starts
Go go dancer past fifty
evil records play
a good blend
fruits of the dead
Blue Bell Wood
is where this
collage poem ends.
Comment is about November Collage poem: Grim but Good (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL