What an unusual job you have Lisa, it sounds like hard work but I'm impressed by how you enjoy it and the way it seems to be inspiring you to write good poetry.
Comment is about A Cog in the Works (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
Fizz blinder! We're blinded by the excitement of nothing but a mocktail
Comment is about Cocktail (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Can I suggest a more 'gung ho' name? Perhaps 'Tommy Fuzzbanger'? a la Harvey Wallbanger. Hey? You could be on to something there.
Don't tell me. You've gone and changed your email 'tommyfuzzbanger'@. I should go into the email naming business....
Comment is about Cocktail (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
A good name for a dubious cocktail Don. Oh and well spotted!
Comment is about Cocktail (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
I thought that that was what you were inferring Ruth ? You take the credit.
Comment is about Cocktail (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Thank you for your guidence with my writing. I appreciate it Don Matthews.
Comment is about My Person (blog)
Original item by Amanda Ann;
I thought it was going to be 'tommyfazzbinder'.......
Comment is about Cocktail (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Ruth what was the photo please??
Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
The 'cockup' tail ? Great foto!
Tommy I didn't see any foto at the time of posting that comment but you had said there was one, so I thought it was like the emperor's new clothes? You know just all part of the point that we can't see what we are getting yet we are meant to be excited about it, just like Borris and Brexit!
Comment is about Cocktail (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Tomorrow is another day
New memories to be made
Good or bad one cannot say
Yet tomorrow is another day
Comment is about Tomorrow (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
<Deleted User> (17847)
Sat 31st Aug 2019 12:24
As long as you don't linger too long in delusions Vautaw. There is plenty of other tasty fish in the out there sea.
Poem? ?
Comment is about Delusions of Grandeur (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
I honestly don't know any other way to be....
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Seems Tommy's comment belongs to another blog....
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Cynthia - please read: https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=93146
Watch out for those shudders!
Rob
Comment is about La petite mort (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thankyou Ruth
I am very careful who I flippant humour with. You need to get to know me and not misinterpret me. Chrystel knows me. I always wear my heart on my sleeve
Comment is about who cares, anyway? (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Poetry is a passionate place, which all these comments clearly show. I was drawn back to this conversation as you left a copy of your comment on my wall Tommy, I love your appreciation and care of other's work, which I feel your comments show. I think sometimes Don may be misunderstood in his humour but would probably not even comment at all if he had not felt Chyrstal's poem.
I'd say Graham was highlighting a very typically English saying about to not going into depth of your true feeling in response to a question. Adam was sharing his interpretation at the time.
I can understand why at first glance Tommy felt as he did, but well done to Chrystal for creating such a powerful piece. The title asks who cares? And as the conversation progressed we have thankfully discovered that we all do care actually, by the emotions that have been evoked here.
All in all turned out nicely! Rx
Comment is about who cares, anyway? (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Tommy.
I think I went a bit off the mark here. Unfairly. I was just playing the role of what many people do. Saying they like something cos that's what's expected.
Chrystel and I know each other well enough to know I was not saying it 'cause it was expected. If something doesn't appeal to me I just don't comment or like.
I'm sorry if I led you 'up the garden path' with my so-called 'negative' comment.
Comment is about who cares, anyway? (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Adam:
Ref who cares, anyway?
by Chrystel Roberts
ps. I think that I may have missed some of the finer points made by Don, Adam and Graham. Apologies if I have.
Comment is about Adam Rabinowitz (poet profile)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Ref who cares, anyway?
by Chrystel Roberts
ps. I think that I may have missed some of the finer points made by Don, Adam and Graham. Apologies if I have.
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
Welcome to WOL, Crystel.
Comment is about Chrystel Roberts (poet profile)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Ref ps. I think that I may have missed some of the finer points made by Don, Adam and Graham. Apologies if I have.
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I am reminded of the time when the twins were probably 16. Our home was always full of kids, post school hours/evenings/weekends! We had a 'library wall', a bookshelf from floor to ceiling, of every kind of book you could likely imagine. Which included one, small, quite specific volume on SEX. No idea from whom, what or where - but there. And then, one day, it wasn't. I have a pretty good idea of the likely lad who really wanted some genuine knowledge and not just hearsay, or pornography. I don't think he was yet experienced in any way. In which case, the book was an excellent teacher.
I never asked. Reliable information was the reason the book was produced in the first place. Good on him! I could live with that. But I did laugh. I thought it was dishonest maybe, but brilliant. Kudos to an enquiring mind!
Comment is about La petite mort (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
ps. I think that I may have missed some of the finer points made by Don, Adam and Graham. Apologies if I have.
tc
Comment is about who cares, anyway? (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Boris is that slight bit eccentric
My question then is very measured
In UK with 'ccentrics a'plenty
Is Boris-clown, is he so treasured?
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
See? Much easier to read A. I like it....
Comment is about My Person (blog)
Original item by Amanda Ann;
Take a trip here to the UK, put all your eccentricities right on display
We'll get you a ticket as soon as today
But your welcome you must not out stay
Unless your here to pay your way
( That's the general vibe going on)
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
In Australia eccentrics, like tall poppies are ironed flat. In England they are treasured. Why am I living here? ......
I am a silly rhymer
Quirky silly me
I'd rather live in quirkiness
Than dull and murky be
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Excellent Don, The power of the present that's where it's at!
Comment is about Tomorrow (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
What are my chances?
My chances of what?
Of being here tomorrow?
I'll live what I've got
Today
Yesterday's passed
What's done has been done
No point in me crying
A new day's begun
Today
Comment is about Tomorrow (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Vautaw I like the way you use videos as the source of your inspiration, always interesting to know what inspires a poem.
Comment is about Delusions of Grandeur (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Completely agree with you here Don, it would be so boring if we were all the same. There is something quirky about us all, and expressing it makes life much more colourful
Comment is about SMILE CVN'T ! WHY CVN'T ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Great meaningful poem here Chrystal. It really makes us realise how many 'stock' words and phrases we rattle off like robots without even giving it much thought, worst of all many will only pull out these 'Get out of jail' cards at the last minute!
Comment is about Three Empty Words (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Namaste Mimi.
Your comments are flattering. May the universal life force flow through you and nourish you. Glad you have been able to embrace the poem.
Raj x
Comment is about The Awakening (blog)
Original item by Chakraj
Thanks, Adriana and Rachel.
Comment is about Labyrinthine thoughts (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Now that is how to express the truth with style, and remind us that we also might as well have a bit of a laugh on the way.
J. x
Comment is about Shooting Angels (blog)
Original item by Twilbury Wist
Right, apologies Chrystel was in a rush before and only had time to put a brief comment on. As I said before though, I like the poem, and love the shaping and spacing, the way it adds a descending pause to the whole piece.
Sometimes in life, people ask you stuff out of politeness, or because it's, "The done thing," and sometimes they ask out of concern, and sometimes even the ones who genuinely do care have so much going on in their lives that if you say you're ok, they will be forced to say, "You sure? OK." And I think that your poem , in a few well placed words does a great job of expressing both sides of that coin. Really, very good.
J. x
Comment is about who cares, anyway? (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Philipos
Sat 31st Aug 2019 09:12
Apparently Adolph visited the UK at one time pre-war. Sod he was his Luftwaffe planes bombed houses in our street. I was under the stairs with Mum - I didn't have a clue what was going on but Mum was having sniffy words with someone called God. The body never forgets these events - I still startle at the sound of a car back firing or the like. P. ?
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
Original item by John Coopey
Adam - Jeffery Deaver's The October List is another written in reverse. I found it a very interesting and different read. His comment? One is enough for me...
Comment is about Three Empty Words (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Hey Adam,
There was no need for you to apologize!
I appreciate all comments made about my work- the good, the bad and the ugly, lol.
Constructive criticism motivates one to step up their game, so to speak. I certainly do not take it as a personal affront.
Glad you liked Three Empty Words.
Please continue to comment, and feel free to give an honest opinion - it's what I EXPECT of you.
Comment is about Adam Rabinowitz (poet profile)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Cynthia...
Your writing is remarkable...
Thank you for sharing.
And yes...balance....and self-challenging....and playful....
You intuit quite a bit.
Empath much.
Thanks for being here.
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thank you Keith, Chrystel, Leon and Lisa.
Comment is about Labyrinthine thoughts (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Very good point, Jason. I agree.
Comment is about Labyrinthine thoughts (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Chrystel, this has a really nice rhythm and the idea of uncrying tears is really intriguing. It reminds me of a book called Times Arrow where all this horrific stuff is written in reverse order until the beginning where it all ...well I wont spoil it. But again....great poem
Comment is about Three Empty Words (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Never be too shy to share your work Amanda. Never ever. I know it takes courage, particularly if you're a newcomer. I really am harmless. Jason will attest to that. Won't you Jason?....
The bottom line is you basically write for yourself, in the way you are comfortable and happy with. If others like it fine. If not? - still fine. Well that's the way I work.... ?
Comment is about Pocket Full Of Lint (blog)
Original item by Amanda Ann;
I ain't a limerick lover
They're too predictable
Inlike my rhyming verses
So unpredictable
Wot Don?......?
Comment is about Blessed With A Curse -A Wretched Rhyme (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Confused as to how I got lumped into the negative comment category I have never put a negative comment on anyone's poem and certainly didn't mean my asking about the 12 to be at all negative I thought it was really cool the idea and everything else about the poem so really not sure why that was said about me and it's not that important to me about the person who said it but I certainly don't want the poet to misinterpret my comment so Chrystal deepest apologies if anything in my comment seemed negative and if someone were to look through all the comments that I make and I make a lot of comments they could see that I've never said anything negative so that really bummed me out
Comment is about who cares, anyway? (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
The best poems make you want to know more. Thanks for the poetic education. Stunning work John.
Comment is about Zoroastrian (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Don Matthews
Sat 31st Aug 2019 14:39
Thalia went off on my bike t'other day
(She left me to think up ideas) - the sod
And when it came back, Lise, something was broke
She'd gone and stripped bike's bloody gears
Can you mend? Thalia is heartbroken......
(She can wheel it across through the ether)....
Comment is about A Cog in the Works (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani