I like it HOL......

Comment is about Rats (blog)

Original item by Heart of Lead

I love the scant and powerful symmetry and sculpting of the writing Rachel, there's a sort of honour in it that reminds me of Graham Greene.

Ray

Comment is about unemployable (blog)

Original item by nunya

Smells good to me - congrats. Trevor

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

d.k.,

A very philosophical poem tinged with good humour. I am fast approaching such an age with all its incumbent problems. A big yes to stains on my shirt.

Thanks for this
Keith

Comment is about All There Is To See (blog)

Original item by d.knape

with age comes poor eyesight
yet clarity.

Comment is about All There Is To See (blog)

Original item by d.knape

One I've had in the Pipeline, Graham.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkN6XmR-m78

Comment is about THE FISH PAN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Dear Shaakiera,

I am really impressed by your survivor's spirit and your faith in Allah. May Allah bless you (Ameen).

Binte

Comment is about Shaakiera Schroeder (poet profile)

Original item by Shaakiera Schroeder

have not had any grouse lately.
or
ever!
?

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank you so much Jason. I really appreciate your comments.

Comment is about The Old Lands (blog)

Original item by Heart of Lead

Thank you Adam! Lovely imagery and generally a very good piece of writing! I say make it into a poem! ?
Mae

Comment is about Mother (Love In The Time Of Disapproval) (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

JC you could always put six strings across it and make a 'National'.

Comment is about THE FISH PAN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Don,
A poem which asks some interesting questions especially so in the penultimate stanza. I believe that I write primarily for myself and to seek comments. I find poetry cathartic and to some extent I am being self indulgent.

A good poem and thanks

Keith

Comment is about Are You Happy With Your Poem? (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

A case of out of the fire into the frying pan, eh, Don?

Comment is about THE FISH PAN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I wish for your friend some relief and to thank you for reading and responding. It is all very depressing and while I only feel clinically that way occasionally it certainly can be exacerbated by the hopelessness of the news cycle.

Comment is about Frogs (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

thanks for reading the poem,"Pulse".
your pulse should be good-
do not give in to IMpulse.

Ah..,...I'm always jumping in to IM.

(silly boy - wonders why he crash lands so much....)

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

I see that you have learned here
Stay way from sex (it mires)
Sex life of fish good to avoid
Avoided pan to fire

(Good decisions John.....)

It seems however, lack you
In skills conversion-pannic
Perhaps you should have night-schooled first
Before your pan-titanic

(Not a good decision here John...)

Comment is about THE FISH PAN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Mae...so much pain comes across in this extremely well written poem. I only wish that the dead piled plaguey letters did not beg for love from one who had none to give but instead composted into the earth to become flowers....but I like corny cheesy happy endings. Don't hold it against me.

Comment is about Mother (Love In The Time Of Disapproval) (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

I know what you mean Tom! So much excellent writing and not enough time.

Thanks again everyone. ❤

"Happy Tuesday" is a real thing for me. I just happened to be at the Mexican restaurant on a Tuesday night. Obviously a winning combination?

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks to Leon for liking. thanks also to Keith and Devon for your comments.
Its a poem for me that is about a young woman lost in her own world. A world of painting and music. I personally could not draw or paint if life depended on it but I have a real appreciation of that form of expression as well as music and the written word. I partly had thoughts of Joni Mitchell in mind who is both a prolific painter as well as singer songwriter. a truly gifted lady.
Thanks again Guys


Martin

Comment is about Speechless naked feet (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Congrats! Lisa. Loved it the first time through, loving it still. "Aroma of onions as loud as the noise"! Grab another 'rita, some chips and salsa, and enjoy. Well deserved.

D

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

"when it all goes bad
like forged passports and expired milk". delicious.

D

Comment is about unemployable (blog)

Original item by nunya

Especially liked the refrain bit emphasising the word rain. ?

Comment is about We Wait For Rain (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thanks, Jason--glad it struck a chord with you, and I appreciate your well-considered response.

Rachel )

Comment is about truth or dare? (even no answer is an answer) (blog)

Original item by nunya

Thank You ! ?

Comment is about Us (blog)

Original item by Noya

Nice work Lisa, I'd missed this one. Luckily I read it just before lunch as it made me quite hungry!

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Keith

Please excuse me rhyming
Your comment had a lilt
Which set my neurons whirring
It needs to come out, spilt

You should have been here yesterday
It rained nonstop all day
Today is bright and sunny
I'm going to mow the lawn

(Sorry dk, Keith got in first....)

Comment is about We Wait For Rain (blog)

Original item by d.knape

My Thalia would not be impressed being referred to as lower case muse. I have to say "hello Muse Thalia" to stay in her good books. She says how would you like being called lower case doRoThY ? Must admit she has a point.

And yes, she drives me bonkers.....

Comment is about My Muse and I. She's Not Happy (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank you dear Jason! I read quite a few triplets before I concocted this one! I found many formats, this one was the only one that "fit". It's rather a variation.
Thank you again my friend ?
Mae

Comment is about I Loved And Loved- A Triolet (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Thank you for your kind words, dear Jason! The last couple of lines are my favorite too! Your words move me, thank you so much for the constant support my friend!?
Mae

Comment is about Starchild's Keeper- A Sonnet (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Well done Lisa, another deserving winner. Beautiful, evocative atmospheric moment, captured eloquently.

J. x

Comment is about Happy Tuesday (blog)

Original item by Lisa C Bassignani

Congratulations dear Lisa! Well deserved! ?
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Mouthwatering! Excellent Lisa ?
Mae

Comment is about Happy Tuesday (blog)

Original item by Lisa C Bassignani

d.k.,

A good poem. You should have been here yesterday as it poured with rain non stop all day. Today is bright and sunny and I am going to mow the lawn.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about We Wait For Rain (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Love it. In decline the frogs of course - as are all our trees being deforested to create the junk mail landing on our door mats.

Comment is about Frogs (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz

WOW! What a wonderful surprise to wake up to!
Thank you all SO MUCH!!!

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Martin, I like this poem mucho. So carefully crafted, this pulled me into the scene with its movement, silence amid noise, contemplation, etc. There is a magnificent building of tension throughout and the resolution is outstanding.

D

Comment is about Speechless naked feet (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

A rich portrayal of the senses. This poem took me there. I felt I was in an apartment above a city with a river beneath my window. The languid stirrings of an artist. Very well written. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about Speechless naked feet (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Well done and well deserved. Keith

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

What a delicious poem. I think I need to go and eat now. Thanks for posting Lisa

congratulations on POTW

Nice one

Comment is about 'Happy Tuesday' by Lisa C Bassignani is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

It happens alas we all do things and make choices throughout life some of which we regret wish we hadn't some of maybe could have done better. I try to look at today, having spent my past doing just as you described. A good poem


Nice one

Comment is about A Shadow of Myself (blog)

Original item by Belinda Sue Kiser

Martin, thank you for your comment. It is as if the mind actually takes a photograph or a video for future reference, the quality of which never seems to diminish. Keith

Comment is about There is only one (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Very well put Tommy. I couldn't agree more. Such nonsense. A bit like certain people referring to themselves as one .


Nice one mate

Comment is about First person singular (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

I love that opening line at each stanza , it really draws the reader in to the rest of the piece. Such intensity. beautiful

Nice one Tom

Comment is about Breathless (blog)

Original item by Tom

"I can nought but vow to ever cherish-

-and keep you always. Until I perish."

I have read that line over and over Mae. The whole poem is truly beautiful and the finally brought together in those deeply poetic last two lines. For me they stand alone as a short poem in themselves, and make the perfect end to this poem.
It is such a pleasure to read out loud, such a pleasing set of linguistic twist and gentle turns.
There are so many great writers on WOL, and everyone has their favourites. I have three that I really love above all others and it's poems like this that are the reason why you're one of them.

J. x

Comment is about Starchild's Keeper- A Sonnet (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Some very astute observations here John , well documented. the title reminds me of 1984 by Orwell

Nice one

Comment is about Ignorance is strength. (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

It always amazes me that we can capture such moments of our lives with as you say such pictorial quality almost as if they were yesterday.

Beautifully written Keith

Comment is about There is only one (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

...but Eiren - where does one land?
Tommy

Comment is about playground (blog)

Original item by Eiren Water

I am loving the lighthouse scenario here Damon. Very nice indeed

Nice one

Comment is about Lighthouse (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

thanks for reading the poem,"Pulse".
your pulse should be good-
do not give in to IMpulse.

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

Original item by Don Matthews

I feel like I have been bombarded with a whole range of images one on top of another juxtaposed , hitting each other, getting louder fighting for attention. fabulously done Adam
Love it

Comment is about Frogs (blog)

Original item by Adam Rabinowitz