Thanks, Don. I added the italics and believe it does the trick.
Comment is about Parting (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
A most imaginative reminder that "time and tide wait for no man".
We just have to try to keep up.
Comment is about The Tempest (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Shades of Spike Milligan - great fun, again with a nod to something
many of us must have experienced over the years. Now, of course...
Having grown older (as we well know!)
We've turned instead to Velcro!! ?.
Comment is about Playful Shoelace Ha Ha Ha (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Welcome Conner! What a wonderful first poem. I’m looking forward to reading more!
Comment is about Connor Cawthorn (poet profile)
Original item by Connor Cawthorn
When "they" seek to put you in a home
They take away your right to roam,
And other things that are denied;
All justify "them" being defied! ?
Comment is about Putting Him Away, a Poem by O.L. Buzzerd (blog)
Original item by d.knape
d.k.,
We seem to have more in common than I first thought. A good poem. Stay your ground. Nor shall I go peacefully.
Thanks for this
Keith
Comment is about Putting Him Away, a Poem by O.L. Buzzerd (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Tue 20th Aug 2019 11:55
O.L. Buzzerd is a retired poet living in West Texas
in a trailer with a mongrel dog, a stray cat and
a goat named Drunk. He likes to sit on the porch and watch
the buzzards circle over the mesa. When he has to go into town
he has to get Drunk first.
Comment is about Putting Him Away, a Poem by O.L. Buzzerd (blog)
Original item by d.knape
How kind of you to 'scope' some poems from a while back. And then to comment. Thanks!
I live in Sale, Greater Manchester. After being so ill for months, when I finally took a tram ride into the city this late spring, I couldn't believe the alterations in the skyline - the construction of high rises! I felt as though I were in a Star Wars movie set! I really was shocked. Almost intimidated.Are you also aware like this? Or is it just me?
'To be a writer' is fab. I do appreciate 'short' as well as 'long'. Although you well might wonder.
Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
I am that 'aire
That you do speak of
Enjoying my caviar
From throne up above
I love house (though white)
And also my hair
Although it is orange
I really don't care.....?
Comment is about #wonderful (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Thanks Raj and Don.
You may not be old enough to remember The Pony Tails’s original first time round, Raj. But Don, you will.
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
ITALICISE ONE
Who you talkin' to?...
You there in italics....
But I ain't.....
WOLer techs won't let me ital you in this box.....
Issue a complaint.....
Tell'm I want to be italicised ?
Comment is about Parting (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Very good Chrystel. Nice rhythm and rhyme. Carries a good message.
Comment is about HELL, NO! (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Ruth's half-way there with her PEN
And she's desperate to reach 65
By the time she joins up with the the SHUN half
El'gibility will be if your alive
Pen write
Novel give
Make film
Apertif
What a useless rhyme....?
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I really enjoyed that one John. Nice to start one's day with a chuckle.
When you're in, you're in. So, well done on your pension. And good to know you beat IDS to it.
Nice to wake up with the feeling that when you're at the end of something you're at the beginning of another.
Q: "What do you call a person who is happy on a Monday?"
A: A Pensioner.
On that note, I'm off to the bank.
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Adam, the soft confessing winds are always whispering and a beautiful thing it is to hear them.
J. x
Comment is about The Tempest (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
My favorite line Jadon of a very favorite poem. This is so great.
The wind that dies but never yet stops like slowed clocks is soft confessing,
Comment is about The Tempest (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Have trouble knowing exactly how to separate speakers in diapoetrylogue.
Comment is about Parting (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Thank you all for reading and commenting. I wrote this for a friend but certainly helpful for me as well as a reminder. I regret still not having more time on this site. Been so wonderful getting to read all your work.
Comment is about Room for Regret (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Tue 20th Aug 2019 03:05
take two asprin
call me in the morning.
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
Many thanks for your thoughts, Don, Ruth and Jason.
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Devon Brock
Mon 19th Aug 2019 23:44
It is so smooth rhythmically that I didn't even notice the internal rhymes. Again, so very well done.
D
Comment is about The Tempest (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thanks Devon, it was a hard one to do with the internal rhyme, but I could hear the rhythm. Glad you liked it.
J. x
Comment is about The Tempest (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Devon Brock
Mon 19th Aug 2019 23:33
Yes, Jason. Yes. Love the imagery here. And I particularly love the last two lines.
D
Comment is about The Tempest (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I like writing poetry but I couldn't write a good novel to save my life, just don't have the patience.
J. x
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
May take me forever to get a pension, but at least I've got my Pen right now and I can write as much as I want, just need to write novel that can be turned into a film and that would be my pension sorted!
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
That's Good old Manchester weather for ya Nigel always keep a second outfit in your bag And never tell the Gods your plans!
Comment is about The Ambush (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
I was born before contraception. Maybe that's why I'm so mixed-up. But all is not lost. They've taken pity on me and given me a compensation pension. A nice retirement wage for a rhyme-maker. ?
Golly gosh! The Rhyme Blight is spreading....
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Beautiful poem Cynthia yes I definitely understand what you mean about getting a chance to connect with a bird. It is usually a blackbird or house sparrow in my case and I do feel so privileged when they don't fly away in fear but actually look and Bob along with you for awhile!
Comment is about Red-winged Blackbird (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
I wrote this, Jason, about 4 years ago. I'm 67 now so I got in.
I've updated it after Duncan-Smith's announcement about the age being considered to be raised to 75.
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Philipos
Mon 19th Aug 2019 22:10
Thank you for coming back to me on Tramp Ships - great to get good feed back. Will watch out for your poetic pearls. Blessings. P.
Comment is about afishamongmany (poet profile)
Original item by afishamongmany
Regrets make you bitter...I don't need them.
Comment is about Room for Regret (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
This certainly has the voyeuristic touch Cynthia, and why not indeed? These cheeky creatures are incredibly versatile and finely balanced and flexible and strong and entertaining too. I think you have captured these qualities well! I couldn't help thinking of snakes and ladders....
Ray
Comment is about SQUIRREL (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Philipos
Mon 19th Aug 2019 19:10
A must read piece and atmospheric too. Enjoyed. P.
Comment is about Butterfly (blog)
Original item by Chaz Allen
Hi all that liked and commented, Dorothy, Julia, Tom, Keith, Devon, Don, M.C, and of course Heart. Thank you all for your kind comments and thanks to Noya, Lisa and Adam for the likes.
Sorry it's taken a while to thank you, it's just been a difficult time. Really glad you liked it. It was read over my Dads grave by my brother in law, (He was a star, and I was truly grateful).
Will try and resume normal service soon.
J. x
Comment is about Sing Me To Sleep (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I thank you for commenting on my work Raj.
Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)
Original item by Chakraj
I thank you Don for commenting on my work.
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
Shake,rattle and roll
are those skeleton keys Ruth on his belt?
Comment is about Death Card (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Adam, yes there is a poem (and to my little experience any piece of writing, story, novel, limerick) in everything and anything! The self doubt, the moroseness, the intensity are just all part of the creative process.
Don, listen to your muse! If you keep that delicate balance, which you already do, between being a free spirit and an empathetic, humane, tactful person which you already are, I see no reason why you shouldn't follow Thalia's advice!
Thank you gentlemen ?
Mae
Comment is about Appeasement (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Re 'Broken Hearts' the fear of rejection is a powerful 'motivation' not to do things. Even posting poems. Won't do it because others might not like it. Rejection at work...
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (17847)
Mon 19th Aug 2019 13:40
I'll keep it short and very sweet-one honey of a poem Lisa.
Comment is about My Catalyst (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
Hells bells dk
I'm zonked out
All those -one words
Got blackout
(Hence no more verses)
Comment is about I Phone (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Wow, this is a magical, sleepy, and lyrical read - which sets the perfect tone for the topic of dreaming. Beautiful!
Comment is about House of Feathers (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Adam. Writing is always a good outlet, as I'm sure you'll agree
Comment is about Words of You (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Haha. Thank you all for the comments! It's crazy how someone can still be such a big part of your life even when you no longer see them anymore (in my case, this is because of geographical distance). Even if your conscious mind works to move on, you might still dream of them regularly because your subconscious finds it harder to let go - these are the feelings which my poem stems from
Comment is about Will you be mind? (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
A mesmeric tantalising read - thanks Keith
Comment is about Das Reich ist gefallen (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
great images here, Adam. Love the first line in particular
Comment is about Unrhymed Sonnet (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
M.C. Newberry
Tue 20th Aug 2019 15:26
Another hit from this very reliable source of enjoyable inspiration.
I'm surprised YOU remember this JC. You'd have been 6 when it
appeared on ABS Records in 1958 - by the Ponitails. Close but no cigar! I know because I sing along to it when aboard
my indoor exercise bike. It's one of many great tracks from back in
the day that help relieve the pain of the pedalling!!!
Comment is about BORN TOO LATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey