Ha, you brought back memories. We used to play a clapping game with this.

Comment is about A Childhood Nonsense Rhyme From Where I Was Born (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Have you got room for another player? ?

Comment is about The Things We Do To See Each Other Naked (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Thanks Jason and Devon.
Don - the clever use of rhyme in “We” and “cellularly” will surely not have escaped your eagle eye. Ashes to Ashes, Don.

Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thankyou for your good 'ol country advice Adam. You did well to come back in rhyme with sensible ideas (serious not flippant comment)

You did well to listen to my link. The kiddies would like you ..?.

Comment is about Everybody is Writing Love Poems so Here's a Country Song. (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Nice to hear that
see
https://poetsuniteworldwide.org/2019/08/23/ouroboros-ouroboros-self-cannibalism-alem-hailu-g-kristos/

Comment is about Percolated down to every bone (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

Don
I listened to your link
And though it didn't stink
Here is what I think

All tunes country sound the same
whether in G or D or in A minor framed
This one sounds more Cash than Brooks
but in country like Pop its more about looks

Long as you wear your boots and hat
you could sing sharp or you could sing flat
Long as you have those denim jeans
you don't really have to sing for beans

So listen to a country song
and just sing my lyrics you won't go wrong

Comment is about Everybody is Writing Love Poems so Here's a Country Song. (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Here comes my flippant self again
The one who looks for fun
Although our Do likes lovey ones
A country one you've done

Well dun Adam.....

However I do have a prob
You've writ a country song
You didn't say what tune to use
Should I use Puss Ding Dong?

https://youtu.be/HbWeVb-C3o4

Comment is about Everybody is Writing Love Poems so Here's a Country Song. (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

You seriously funny or funily serious Ruth?....

Comment is about D.I.Y An Unfinished Love Story (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

You read fast.
And thank you.

Comment is about Everybody is Writing Love Poems so Here's a Country Song. (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

LMAO? Love making adults only? Love making Adam ohyea? Love making antic oneoff?......

Comment is about D.I.Y An Unfinished Love Story (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Ahhh, a classic. Trig's broom.
I can help you out a bit here Devon. Trigger was a character in cult British sitcom, "Only Fools And Horses," in Britain almost everyone of a certain age would know about trig's broom, the same broom he's had for twenty years and it's only had 17 new heads and 14 new handles.
Absolute classic. ?

J. x

Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Don, the Gypsy Lady is always awake in her dreams even when she appears to be a sleep in reality!

Clear Quartz
Starts tingling
On her
Fingertips
Visions from
Her eyes
Whispered
Through her
Lips

No one
Can deny
What this scryer's
Just seen
Future flashes by
Her Crystal
Screen
Predictions came to
Pass
Once or twice
Before

You must
Show the
Cash
If want to

Know more

She accepts
Silver
She'll take
Your Gold
But Visa
Is best
For your
Fortune Told

Comment is about Brother Leaf (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

John

I'm becoming a rising broom in the world of WOL it seems.

Rivalry is not my thing as you know but Fish thinks I'm better than you

"Even better I enjoyed Don's tangential eruditeness.". Even I couldn't come up with 'tangential eruditeness'. Thankyou Fish.

Now John I use the Tangent Rule often for inspiration. Opposite over adjacent. TANGOA Could be a new position to try in bed?.......

Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Oh don't cry Lisa, I certainly didn't want to make anyone cry.?

J. x

Comment is about Hell In a Handcart (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Ruth

To me the art of poetry is using the 'rules' of poetry to express something in as few lines as possible. And it is an art. Anyone can burble common garden variety stuff. This is why I like Haiku.

On a more-important matter Leon's gypsy lady seems to be asleep at present. Is yours awake? What do I have to pay for a 'headed for glory' gaze? Oh? You're the lady? I don't mind waiting while you re-garb, light some candles/incense, throw a few stars and glitter around. Just say how many dollars for a favourable gaze. I can pay visa. But no Am Express. Sorry. Oh? You're not American?.....

Comment is about Brother Leaf (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

JC,

I don't know the sketch, but your treatment of it is outstanding. Has that "never crossing the same river twice" vibe. Fun read.

D

Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Tommy,

I am pretty much good to go on most of the regulations. However, the no farting thing may need some clarification. Of course, there is normal farting, sort of that blame the dog kind, but here in the States, we have what is known as "cropdusting" - the intentional stinking up of irritants. Is cropdusting permitted, as a policing measure?

D

Comment is about In charge of poetry readings (aloud) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thanks Brian and Fish.
This is the sketch I refer to, Fish.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=56yN2zHtofM

And thanks for the “Like”, Jason.

Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Adam, well spotted that is my actual personality really humorously serious. I like what you're cooking up in the kitchen with your simmering pot poem there?

Comment is about D.I.Y An Unfinished Love Story (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Ray,

This is a beautiful remembrance in it's simplicity and brevity. It makes me think of my haberdasher dad and his suits, ties, shoes and such, but not in sad way. More in the sense of what has been passed on from father to son. That even in the mundane habit of dressing in the morning, a legacy manifests itself. Thank you so much for this poem.

D

Comment is about MY FATHER WALKS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dear Tommy

I would very much like your presidency over my presentations. I note that no poetry whatsoever is allowed. This greatly appeals to me as I enjoy getting up on stage and doing nothing. Am well-experienced on the WOL stage at this to an audience of thousands. I also note no fingers in ears. I am a finger-up-nose-putter expert. The audience love it. Oh? You haven't done a FUNP event yet?

Question - are selfies allowed. We Australians invented the term so it is only fitting I honour my homeland.

No-one ever encores me. Tick
Shirts always tucked in. Tick
Never fart Tick
Don't wear cheap perfume. Only the best Tick
Does half-full head hair qualify? Half-tick
Edging 30 Tick tick

Yours
Out-of-work poet

Comment is about In charge of poetry readings (aloud) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thank for reading Ray, glad to read you 'got' what I was trying to do here, keep it short to just get you to think more deeply on our connection to Nature.

Comment is about Brother Leaf (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

What I love about your poetry is that it is always meaningful but also has humor. Waiting to get back to the love stuff is like watching paint dry.?

I'm waiting for our love
to boil
I'm watching the pot.

LMAO

Comment is about D.I.Y An Unfinished Love Story (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Jason...I'm crying

Comment is about Hell In a Handcart (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Another gem Ray

Comment is about MY FATHER WALKS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dear Tommy,
Should you preside over the group poetry readings, I am saddened that I cannot attend, nor can I book you for the kids.
I Hate perfumes on women AND men. I do agree on proper attire, again, for the ladies and gents, but I hate tucked in shirts and I especially despise socks. I only wear them when necessary. Also, I've been accused of being a hippie (I consider myself a naturalist, really), and yes...I am American, so I can't help but whooping! And...oh, I possess a fluid body that likes to move....we are mostly water you know!!!
I'm sorry, this just won't work for me.
Sincerely,
Lisa

Comment is about In charge of poetry readings (aloud) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thank you Lisa so much . I love to bring a bit of variety to the table. Much appreciated.

Ray

Comment is about A DAY IN THE LIFE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I kept chickens for a long time...Birds are definitely dinosaurs.

Comment is about Little Lizards (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Every child learns differently, and really good and gifted teachers are hard to come by. I can honestly recall being engaged and enlightened by a teacher only once...in the 4th grade. Mr. Jacobs, if you're out there...Thank You.
And thank you Rays

Comment is about WHY DO KIDS HAVE TROUBLE FOCUSING IN SCHOOL? (blog)

Original item by Chinwendu C.E Rays

Don't be sorry Don, a lot of it is their bloody fault.

Besides, I'm the one who should be sorry that it's taken me so long to answer you.
Apologies.

J. x

Comment is about Hell In a Handcart (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Ray.
Fine work here. I love poems and stories like this.
Lisa

Comment is about A DAY IN THE LIFE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I too believe that poetry should not be inundated with profanity. But as I mentioned earlier, in regards to Leon's recent (eco rant) about stealing the f***ing stop sign ...sometimes it is the appropriate
use of words. Sometimes the point cannot really be convened with "nice" words. Sometimes people need to rant...

Ruth, I have also hear that it originates from the old Norse language.

Comment is about Poets Should Have Standards (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Made me giggle. Great.

Comment is about The Things We Do To See Each Other Naked (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

I suppose if we take daily TV in the UK as an example, most often the word "fuck" is used on gritty dramas where it has least impact. If we found it in say Downton Abbey it would seem revolting. Any sex documentaries will use it liberally, and there it seems fitting too. As far as poetry goes it can feel gratuitous unless the poem is hard hitting, which I think can be acceptable (which includes "shit" by the way). But this topic will never go away unless we all take a pill for it.

Ray

Comment is about Poets Should Have Standards (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

All of you are so encouraging and affirming thank you. A FB friend said that writing poetry is fun and I absolutely agree but right now I feel like I am writing for my life....so more than fun...and having you all along is all I could ever hope for.

Comment is about Compost (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Wonderful. I just had such an experience, as a long lost friend got back in touch. ?

Comment is about Percolated down to every bone (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

I feel a singing quality to this Ruth, it has joy in it. The benefits of brevity are obvious and getting to the heart of a simple leaf raising it up for comparison gives us plenty to think about !

Ray

Comment is about Brother Leaf (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Ha ha ha ?

J. x

Comment is about The Things We Do To See Each Other Naked (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Beware of the "Jinn" !
And be mindful of what you wish for, it just may come true.

Comment is about The Bottle (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

John

Your piece deserves a better response than it's had. I remember the sketch well, on a par with the bar and the chandelier. Well, not quite...but close.

Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Wolfie, have no fear, i'll be there. I'm aching to start. You're too kind, really you are. I'll be drifting down for a swift half or two .

Graham, you got me fair worried now. But I will face up to it, you know that. Cheers.

Adam, thanks for dipping and diving , I'm pleased you liked the old cockneyisms. I have read a few books by the elite of the breed and this is quite a mild version of some of it !

Rachel, I do take that point of course. I do like to open up a bit, and there's freedom in that. I'm happy you have backed me here, and of course entertainment is often uppermost in my mind!

Don, I take that as read. Aythangyo. Good of you to say so.

Mark, equally enjoyable comment! I read of Walter Probyn, and Cornelius Whitehead to give him his proper monicker. I can't remember whether he did time, but he was a Kray member as we know. Was he at the legendary party when Jack the Hat was topped? I got rid of all my books now. Thank you for sharing your memories! I had to go to Savile Row station once and found that quite dodgy - everyone had long hair and sideburns and big collars.

Thanks esquires for liking this: Kevin, Randy, Jon, Jonathan, and Devon

Ray

Comment is about A DAY IN THE LIFE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

No John I don't know the sketch and I've no idea who Trig is but I like his thoughts on what constitutes broomness. Even better I enjoyed Don's tangential eruditemess.

Graham, a far more interesting question is, What did WOL become?
Metaphysics for the masses! says Zebedee.
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Comment is about TRIG'S BROOM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Adam I'm really into compost (so to speak) but when I saw the title I thought, nah and nearly skipped it. But a great read. You describe and give new dimensions to (for me) a very familiar landscape.
Maybe this is what poetry should do take the rubbish and turn it into life giving nutrition?
Go well
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Comment is about Compost (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Adam,

Rich and nourishing (pun intended). Such a well-wrought piece of work this is. Solid imagery, logically ordered and dense with meaning. The enjambment of each line forces me to read the line endings as an almost separate work. Crafty devil you.

D

Comment is about Compost (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

Thanks Ruth, very kind of you to say so. This was one of my favourites. Although I have to say reciting is not my strength.

J. x

Comment is about I Stand (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

I had some oak trees planted in Sherwood Forest when I was a kid, I always meant to go and see them never did, must take a trip to Nottingham now you've reminded me of that

Comment is about Nottingham (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

For those who may not know The Screwtape Letters is a book written by C.S. Lewis that consists of an exchange of communications between a senior devil and a junior one. The junior devil has the task of corrupting a young Christian. The senior devil is his supervisor and director. All fiction of course. ><>

Comment is about (Remembering The Screwtape Letters by C.S.Lewis) Urgent Memo from High Command (blog)

Original item by afishamongmany

Very Victorious this Jason, as if you are just about to go out to battle. I too enjoyed the audio accompaniment KJ is right, it's good to hear how the poet wants it to sound.

Comment is about I Stand (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thanks for reading Jason, and your kind comments.

Comment is about Brother Leaf (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Blank page is waiting
Day And Night
Him and Pen
They had a fight
So there he sits
on hungry brink
Craving for
A
Little ink
' pen please
Come back
I'll be polite
All I need
On me
Is that
You
Write'

Comment is about Craving (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell