Hi Belinda,

thanks for taking the time to read and comment on the poem

steve

Hi Belinda, did you know your just under me now on the poets showcase list!

I've just read your reply to me on your comments! Great stuff, don't worry made me laugh, easy to do, I commented on someone's profile once about a poem they hadn't even written, easy done!

Thanks for your comments about my sanctuary. I see what you mean about the 1st stanza, never even crossed my mind! Fair point really, but I think I'll have to leave it in as it has the title in it! It's probably in my way setting the scene, thanks though very useful.

Teaching English and learning Japanese, wow, sounds great, a friend of mine is in Thailand doing the same thing, but not learning japanese obviously!

Right brew time catching up with more poetry, feel free to look at my other months work on the blog entries (theres all sorts of stuff - even one about using the correct Queens english - you will teach 'em better than they do here!) if you get time and let me know what you think, really appreciate it!

Bye for now, Jeff X

Dear Jeff,

I live and work in Japan as an English Teacher, that's all they would allow me to do here :)).

I teach children and some adults, but mostly children :).

I will read your poem shortly after my brew :).

Following your commemts I revised my poem and I'll post Zombies Take II on the blog.

Look forward to your comments, and to reading your poem.

Belinda x

Hi Belinda, or whatever it is in Japanese!

Good to know you appreciated feedback, and thanks for your comments about my work, means a lot.

I can imagine its quite manic in many parts of Japan although I''ve never been and the frustration came through in your poem

How did you end up in Japan and what are you doing there? Apart from the capital and a few cities.

Good luck with the language - I don't know much about Japanese, apart from that all words end in a vowel or the letter 'n' - mine of useless information!

Good to hear from you, take care Jeff X

ps i've put a new poem on tonight!

Hello Gabriella,

Domo Arigato for your comment on my poem :)) It's much appreciated. I only speak a little Japanese and have just started lessons, and I'm learning Hirgana.

Yes, I wrote this poem whilst sitting in a cafe in the city of Okayama last week. I'm mesmorized by people and how they go about their daily lives.

Thank you again x

konnichiwa belinda nijon o hanashimasu ka?

i completely love your poem Zombies, to me it is a poem which encapsulates the atmosphere of any big city, particullarly London in my mind. The way people go through life, carelessly without pause to consider others.

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ps. hows life in japan will be travelling to Tokyo 09 - to teach?!

gabriella x

Hi Belinda

Welcome back!!! Gorgeous photograph. I have to say that I went weak at the knees reading 'scene from my window'...profound and beautiful.

Mel x

Hi Belinda, my names Allan and I perform as Gordon Zola I don't know if you remember me from the greenroom, but I remember you,and enjoyed your performance. Like you, meditation was a big inspiration and got me started. If I can help in any way don't hesitate to get in touch. You'll find my email on my profile. Luv and laughter. Allan

Hi Belinda. We met at the Green room. I just wanted to say hi and that I think your poetry and performance is fab. Mel. x