Thanks for the “Like”, Kev and the comments, fellas.
You’re right about all days feeling the same, MC. Today (Tuesday) is a bit special though; the kids go back to school today.
I’m not familiar with that one Devon. I’ll YouTube it. But here’s one of the Rats’ I’ve baked in the oven previously.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=32433

Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Good point Raj

Rhyme without Reason.

Shit rhymes with Shit

Why? No reason....?

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

You have a lovely way with words, which makes the passing of summer seem almost bearable

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about The Final Blast (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Chrystel, this piece was quite entertaining. It let you be you.
Sometimes it's good to Rhyme without Reason.

Nice little interlude.
Raj x

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

Don

‘rhyming shit words into shit'

?????

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

Miss? Mr Brock says lizards leap. I've never seen one?

Gertie: Miss? Mr Brock loves gravy. I think it's great too Mr Brock

(Please don't anyone ask why heaven goes to Betsy and not Betsy to heaven. Betsy's got her hand up. Shit. It's all your fault Mr Brock)

Comment is about WOL's Kiddie Kindergarten (today's lesson the letter J) (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Hi Jason,

There's something here I can't express in words. I'm not sure this is the best way to put it on paper, but it seems to fit in a certain way.

Thanks for your response )

Rachel

Comment is about elucidate (blog)

Original item by nunya

Clever riposte.

Mayor? I thought he was Mare, now put out to pasture. A very big one it appears. Seems he's got into some fisticuffs with other mares and fillies. Silly me. What would I know?

Comment is about Never serious, Never settled (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Ruth

I am in rehab de-rhyming........

The rest is for you to experience.......

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

I like ones of such brevity. They hide a lot between the lines as Trevor says.

Comment is about THE CURSE OF A NON DRINKER (blog)

Original item by ray pool

It's like alcoholic's A- non ymous in reverse Hi I'm Ray a non drinker please forgive me. Nowt so enlightening for the consciousness than to be the only sober one in a room full of drunk people!

Comment is about THE CURSE OF A NON DRINKER (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Very true, less can often be more. Sometimes I like just say something on a few words to allow the reader to just experience the rest....if that makes sense!

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

They just momentarily step out of the circus ring to adjust their make up, you're also clever Don to pick up on Mr ex mayor here?

Comment is about Never serious, Never settled (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

You've given me great hope Bran
With only neurons three
You still can do rhyme poetry
I'm thrilled as thrilled can be

Three still rhymes with be, so I'm doin' alright so far....?

Comment is about Ambition (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Very, clever......do clowns just wear out naturally or demise in a sudden implosion of buffoonery?......

Comment is about Never serious, Never settled (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

I'm not really fond of this rhyming
Rhyming shit words into shit
I do it cos Chrystel she likes it
Gotta keep showing her I'm a hit

I know secretly she adores me
She hangs on every rhyme that i say
I gotta look after my women
Don't want them to run, get away

Huh ???

Note my use of the di-pletive it/it.

I do get carried away at times......

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

Jeez, I didn't realize this came with a free giveaway record attached. Must have a sales problem. (Just joking John) ?

Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

J.C.,

Since your riffin' on the Rats, perhaps you could spin off "Another Piece of Red" by the same, in a Brexit sort of way. Could be fun.

D

Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This is the sort of word picture that prose can serve so well. That
said, I'd probably enjoy a version in rhyming verse just as much if
not more so as a committed "rhymer" myself..

Comment is about 'The rapid clatter giving place to the slow click' (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

In my old line of work days off arrived with "shift-work" irregularity
and Monday was (and is in retirement) just another day. But I used
to enjoy the early turn entitlement (up at 5am) that allowed me to
watch the bleary-eyed masses pour out of the underground exits
while I looked forward to my approaching breakfast break.

Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Ankita,

This may come off sounding glib and trite, but someone needs to start this discussion:

If equality exists at all, it would not require empowerment, only vigilance.

D

Comment is about Equality and empowerment (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

Hi JC - my email told me there were two comments today-02/09/19- on your old blog "Old, Racist and Thick". When I logged on to read them, I discovered that your entry of that title had been removed and
that only GS's comment was visible to read. No attribution to the
moderator involved and the time lapse between posting your blog
and the two comments referred to only serves to beg the question
why now?

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

The last couplet had me rolling. So fun.

Comment is about Huh??? (blog)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

Thank you.

Comment is about Life is a Chain Reaction (blog)

Original item by Belinda Sue Kiser

This is my point of view for equality and empowerment. Please let me know yours..

Comment is about Equality and empowerment (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

Thank you Martin for your comment at my poetry "Partition: Nightmarish Verity" It was the largest mass exodus in the history. Loots, Riots, rape and so many mass inhuman activities, bloodshed happened in India and Pakistan. If we talk about figures the loss of life was approx. ranging between 2lakhs to 20 million. Hindus and Sikh moved to India while Muslims escaped to Pakistan for safety. Even though seven decades has passed yet the bitterness is still there between two nations.
Even if I try I can't share the horror of partition in poetry. I so wished if this poetry was fictional but unfortunately it was not so.

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Yeah, I was imagining Phillip Marlowe. Really, really good, you know, REALLY good!

J. x

Comment is about Smoky joints and hard bitten smiles (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi chrystel, just wanted to say that the reason I said I would try and live up to the line, "Poets see the beauty of the glass," is because, not only is it a truly beautiful sentiment, but also a really keen philosophical insight. I read that and thought, "Now there is something that would genuinely be worth trying to do, not worrying about whether my glass is half full or half empty, but just appreciating how beautiful it is to have a glass at all."

Just wonderful writing.

J. x

Comment is about Chrystel Roberts (poet profile)

Original item by Chrystel Roberts

I'm going to have to read this a few times, just because it's really interesting. The use of a chain of numbers in the middle just adds something... I can't quite put my finger on it, but I really like it.

J. x

Comment is about elucidate (blog)

Original item by nunya

Nooooo!!! You'll need all three, one for greed, one for bullshit and one to navigate to the commons subsidised bar for a G&T.

J. x

Comment is about Ambition (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Yes, language is amazing. I thought there was something going on there but I couldn't figure it out. Well played.

D

Comment is about The Swallows (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Noooo! You have to lose them all ? Enjoyed your Limerick Branwell

Comment is about Ambition (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Brilliant
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Ambition (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

This is a very powerfully poetic message Nigel , conquering your self doubt till rejection means nothing is a fantastic realisation because it goes back to the heart of self doubt and fear. Nice one

Comment is about Soul Searching (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Devon,
I am listening to the interview. Great stuff.
Tachycinetas is the latin for the swallows genus but once you suggested that it was the sound I felt that that felt right as well...and now the Chinese translation captures the feeding aspect.

Language is amazing.

Comment is about The Swallows (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Thanks Devon for the “Like”.
Don- You must be hungry if she doesn’t come over the weekend.
Pleased you liked the song, Raj. But if you liked the singing you need to get your ears tested?

Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You are welcome, Adam. You may find this intriguing. After reading your poem, I typed "Ta chi ci ne" into google translate in case I was missing something, and it came up as Chinese "He eats for you."

D

Comment is about The Swallows (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Turning rage to courage
in the heat of pure devotion

I can see this in all your poetry Ruth

Comment is about Warrior of Spirit (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

You are all kinder than you know and I couldn't imagine doing this without you. Thank you.

Comment is about The Swallows (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Coincidental I should be reading this while in the library listening to the kid's/parents corner congregation winding the bobbin up....

the noisy little b.....beauties! ?

I shall allow you 10/10 for effort-but no gold star! ?

Comment is about WOL's Kiddie Kindergarten (today's lesson the letter J) (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Trevor,

this poem has so much to digest for the readers who in their turn will interpret what you have written. There seems to be a touch of reminiscence as you ponder on Kent and then speak of returning northwards. I sense, although could be wrong, that there is a feeling of dislocation, of hankering after a better past. I am intrigued by the poem and shall re read it again later today.

Thanks
Keith

Comment is about OUT HERE ON THE COAST [revised and re-posted] (blog)

Original item by trevor homer

Capturing sight of those beautifully burnished and bloodied tree fleeces makes Autumns lead-up to Winter that much easier, as does this lovely poem Keith. Cheers mate.

LS.

Comment is about The Final Blast (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Where's your sense of humour Cynthia? Maybe you don't have one? I'll avoid stepping on your toes in future. I wouldn't want to scuff my shoes.

I've just deleted a 'sensible' comment. I don't think you deserve it

Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

OK, Smarty Pants, I meant whether it was buried under clothes or not. Most people would not likely lift a shirt or pull down underwear, to access their own navel randomly. Or flirtatiously. On their own.

Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks Devon, I really do love Mae's recitals so it was a rare treat that she agreed to do this one. Glad you liked it.

J. x

Comment is about A Stone For The Miller (Collaboration Feat Mae Foreman) (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

I'm having trouble Cynthia
I cannot find my navel
I'm sure it was there last time
I looked under the table

I said I am in charge of you
Come out and show yourself
It sits and sulks and won't come out
Tucked in it's navel shelf

Sheesh! Cynthia. I tell it I'm in charge
and it just cowers on it's shelf. Perhaps
I should have glossed over the 'navel if handy' line.......

Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

John, I must say I thoroughly enjoyed that. It deserves an encore.

It led me to listen to that old favourite from Bangles "Just another Manic Monday".

Well done.
Raj

Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Cynthia,

This morning, before dawn, I was out with the dog and smoking a cigarette, taking in all the wondrous sounds in the darkness. And when I turned and glanced at the lit kitchen window - there was a moth ticking away at the glass. Your poem brought that moment back to life.

Thanks,

D

Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Leaping Lizards, Don
now that's a gas,
Jumpin' Jehoshaphat
is an exclamation of surprise
and dismay
a little mouth jazz
like "Great Gravy"
and "Heaven's to Betsy"

Comment is about WOL's Kiddie Kindergarten (today's lesson the letter J) (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I wish I could say where thoughts come from. What might be the motivation. But I can't. And yet, some 'reflections' do seem sincere enough, common enough , to consider 'sharing'. I never - ever - think of sharing as a 'contest'. More like 'communication'. I really do like people and all their diverse ways. All of us so different and so alike at the same time.

And no rose again. I don't know what I have to do. Sorry.

Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas