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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:31

He stole it off me, Kev.
And thanks, Jason, for the “Like”.

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Hugh

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:30

A hair raising experience for Bill.
Didn't like the poem at first,but its grown on me.

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kJ Walker

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:26

M.C. that was easily your best. (Or is it a case that Julia could make anything sound good) either way, it was a treat to listen to. Cheers Kevin.

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d.knape

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:16

New ideas
can't penetrate
way past my prime
can't concentrate
Acquiring age
we'd rather wait
in the meantime
degenerate.

?
haha

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kJ Walker

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:16

It was as if Joe Strummer was back with us. ?

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:14

Good one Hugh... Cilla used to say 'Our Graham' we've our Graham here as well?

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:12

Ooh what did he do when he got to the house ? Demand a hair cut or cause damage?

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:10

You always give value for money (or would if I paid!). ?

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:03

As hot off the press as I could rush it, MC. Should Boris take it to the European Court of Justice?
And thanks for the”Like”, Emer.

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:02

Thanks for the "chuckle of my day", Branwell I used to note the
ridiculous eyebrows and nasal hair of old men and wonder why they
never realised how yukky they looked Didn't they have a mirror
and a pair of scissors at home? Consequently, I remember and
keep tidy - to feel better myself and not to offend others who have
to look at me. .

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Hugh

Tue 24th Sep 2019 17:01

The two chairs were empty,
But out there,there are plenty,
More for him or her to find,
Hopefully someone loving and kind.
Sadly Cilla is no longer there,
She would have found someone for each chair.

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:55

Very true in my own experience with emails. How often it looks OK
and I send it - only to read the copy and discover a silly b....y
annoying typo!! Grrr.
I MUST tell myself to linger
Before I use that finger ?

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:50

An emotive subject to be sure. To some degree or other we are all
at the mercy of our origins but there has never been a time in all
history when the chances of breaking out have been so widely
available, with global media fuelling the situation and travel a
seemingly integral part of life for many, using whatever means or
opportunity they can muster.
The Bible poses the question: Am I my brother's keeper? In short,
how far does anyone go to affect the life of another wherever and
whenever that question arises? It also contains a quote attributed
to Christ himself: The poor are always with us. That much cannot
be denied although it is also relative to place and circumstance in
today's world and freedom is found where it never previously
existed - something to encourage at every opportunity in the hope
of improving the quality of life across the globe..

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:37

Reliable and as topical as ever.
"Parliamentary sovereignty" featured in the deliberations of the legal
minds of the Supreme Court yet never did they think to explain
how it can exist when the same is signed over to other powers
- and, how it can be used in this context. What is parliamentary
sovereignty without a nation's own jurisdiction over its borders, seas, trade and laws?
Answers on the back of a postage stamp would probably suffice ?
Roll on the next election. Meanwhile - on with the motley!

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:12

Thanks for reading Graham!

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:11

Once I've sent a poem
I want to send one more
So eager was I to send it
I've just sent the one
That I sent before!

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Graham Sherwood

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:10

Brilliantly succinct

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 24th Sep 2019 16:04

Many times in the western world money is wasted on a trivial throwaway society. If these genius' whose only fault has happened to be where they were born, had even a fraction of that wealth they would put it to a greater use.

Good poem Keith, more needs to be said on this topic.

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Ruth O'Reilly

Tue 24th Sep 2019 15:58

So true Chrystel, how weird and boring the world would be if everyone was the same, we would all be brain dead in no time!

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 15:18

Well said Keith and interesting thoughts Avishek......

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Angel whisperer indigo child x

Tue 24th Sep 2019 15:08

thanks for reading it Don matthews
and blessings to you

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AVISHEK GHOSH

Tue 24th Sep 2019 15:05

Well said but the problem is deep rooted.Actually poverty is a worldwide curse.Capitalism is fuelling these social curses.Poverty looms large even in this decade.Its our inability or callousness that is refraining us from removing poverty,hunger.And the tragedy is that these dictators are being given a platform to carry on their oppression, plunder from time immemorial.

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CHARLIE WHITE

Tue 24th Sep 2019 13:59

Thank you Don ?

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 13:48

Hope so, Keith.

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Chrystel Roberts

Tue 24th Sep 2019 13:28

Jon, Ghazala, Fred and Don: thank you all of your comments. It means a lot to me when others appreciate my work.

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Jason Bayliss

Tue 24th Sep 2019 13:24

I really enjoyed this Adam, light in all it's forms described so beautifully. Loved the descriptive elements and the more intuitive nod to illumination. The luminescence of sea algae storing and releasing light, just as we seek illumination and share it with others. Gotta love layers, layers are good. Love the poem, skillfully written.

J. x

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Sep 2019 12:45

How the mighty fall.
Keith?

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Jason Bayliss

Tue 24th Sep 2019 12:38

Thanks Keith, also sorry if it's slightly different to when you read it had to edit the last line, scansion was out.

J. x

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Tue 24th Sep 2019 12:37

pardon me Avishek for not thanking you for liking my last poem.









Rose ?

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Mike Bartram

Tue 24th Sep 2019 11:52

Cheers mate, yes, Jimmy Cooper the central character from Quadrophenia. Just added the last verse too!

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Sep 2019 11:49

Well said and well put together
Thanks
Keith

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Hugh

Tue 24th Sep 2019 10:58

Thank you,just re posted the letter in a fresh envelope as the other was splattered with nose blood. On Saturday before the accident was going to collect my bike and cycle 8 miles back along the canal after posting the letter.I call it" canycling,"do it regularly accompanied by my black Paterdale. Bike will have to wait to be picked up for a while until I mend,chained up with two chains in Burnley.

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d.knape

Tue 24th Sep 2019 10:00

thanks for reading "There Comes A Time".

a passing thought that passed.

Beware the one
who holds the scythe
he comes creeping in
in dark of night
Death may be certain
but of a different stripe
the worst of fears is
an angry wife!

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:59

Yes, a bit rich John. Does this to you then packs up and disappears. Some people........

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:56

Why didn't I think of that John? ......

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:30

Desmond, Avishek, Julia, Ian, Don and Trevor. Thank you for your comments on this poem as they are much appreciated. The poem was something of a departure from my usual work but there are times when one is driven to strike out at the scociety we live in. I am now entertaining the idea of writing more such poems, which although cathartic, also express what I feel needs to be heard.

Thank you all again
Keith

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:13

Excellent, Desmond. There should be more poems about fat men.

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:07

Till your kids want a baby sitter. Or a loan. Or some DIY doing.......

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:05

Ian,

This poem is very good but it really comes into its own when pondered upon.
Thank you for this
Keith

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 09:03

Obviously “password”.

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 08:58

Shit, Fish! I was having a good day till you gave me this lot to think about!

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 08:55

Beautiful, John.
And wonderful touch with the link to MD at the end.

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 08:51

Damn! John. I wondered why nature was ganging up on me.....?

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John Coopey

Tue 24th Sep 2019 08:47

I’ve always subscribed to the view that Nature knows best; it does things for a reason. But as Billy Connolly remarked, what possible threat to your nose and ears has it anticipated that it grows the protection of a forest of hair? My own theory is that Nature is saying “You’ve had your time as a virile and rampant male so now it’s time to make you unattractive to the opposite sex So the younger ones can have a chance”. Luckily my Remington keeps a hot babe magnet.

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 08:47

Good golly Keith! I think I got problems......

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Sep 2019 08:05

Sorry,I forgot. Should hairs grow on the palms of your hands, go and see your doctor.

Keith

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Sep 2019 07:10

Branwell, I can’t explain it but rest assured you are not alone.
Keith

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DESMOND CHILDS

Tue 24th Sep 2019 05:56

Thank you afishamongmany much appreciate your comments . Thanks Lisa for the like


All the best des

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 05:28

Been thinking a lot
'Bout this problem you've got
I got me a theory
(Now hair on my bot)

Anything up
Eventually falls down
So hair on your head
Gravity pulls down

Make sense?

Eventually Bran
You'll lose all, the lot
'Twill end up on floor
All hair that you got

Simple physics Bran......?

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Don Matthews

Tue 24th Sep 2019 00:24

So good Mike......yes, I thought I'd seen it before...

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