'avioswineproof bivouacs with perspicacious windows for them to look out on the world.' I'm on the case. Patent's just been applied for, am looking at mulched bank-note papier mache life casts they can trot around in (photo-realistic portraits on exterior) with charcoal air filter and state of the art biocide fumigation rumpus.

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Hello Sirrah! It's scary being back but fortitude is everything. Well, it's something and it's nowt.
PS I spotted a dalmanda in a bivouac.

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Thanx Peter
Instant Classic...what higher praise can I ever need...especially from yer goodself...

Thanx once again
you're a pal
Gus

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Bonjour Francine! Love lives in your poems... and you Romance the profound. There's a stillness at their core which is astounding and delightful. Encore! Encore!

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Hello Pete! What a riotous poetry-dandy you are, with your tailored fillips and fiery fandangos. All joy to you and your Muse -- you have the whoosh and wham of Blake about you!

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Loud, loutish lover, treat her kindly
(Though she needs you
More than she loves you)


Stephen Patrick... golden years Pete - golden years

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Hi Sian, which way to turn? Follow your heart - or maybe not that doesn't always work! Ha, thanx for your comment on Crossroads - I think I'm just going with the flow I think and its kinda nice! Where do you live? It doesn't say on your file, be nice to bump into you at a poetry event sometime! Jeff X

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Hi Graham...great fun this piece made me smile...which is much needed...thanks for your comments by the way...spot on as always. I am trying to write something more uplifting at present but my heart isn't in it. Sian X

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Garibaldi cannot be beaten except by a fig roll. Leave those soggy bourbons behind. Howdy doody Cayn. I see you're still a solar-powered million watt powerhouse poet!

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yes please , mail it to me if you get the time or the inclination :)

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Francine I appreciate your comments on my poems,we appear to share the the same approach to poetry.It always feels good to get approval from a kindred spirit. Thanks x

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The whole essence of this wow number is:

I know it's over
And it never really began
But in my heart it was so real
And you even spoke to me, and said :
"If you're so funny
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
And if you're so clever
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very entertaining
Then why are you on your own tonight ?
If you're so very good-looking
Why do you sleep alone tonight ?
I know ...
'Cause tonight is just like any other night
That's why you're on your own tonight

Great stuff.

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Hi Francine,
What I was struggling to say was,

How well you are getting to know me... is that for better or worse...I wonder?

Do you know it does not really make alot of sense in English, well it did at the time.

I'll change the picture back ..just for you.
Gusx

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Awww... 'Love Book' is so adorable...
'Love Book - The Finale' not so much : (

'This Love' is Beautifully written...

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So many nicely written poems...
I especially like 'Bliss'

'I move close
Gently kiss his lips.
His eyes open and look deep into mine.
Arms draw me into his embrace,
We both smile.
Bliss.'

Mmmm... it is Bliss : )

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Really like your poem titled 'The Poet and His Muse' has a sort of fairytale quality...
She seems so feminine in every way so this line I find interesting in that I don't understand it's inclusion 'Virility her virtue.'
Care to elaborate?

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Really like your poem 'special delivery.'
It is well written - ending came as a bit of a sad surprise though... even after reading your bio!

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Je vous corrige un peu...

'Oh oui, ma Francine chérie,
Vous finissez par me connaître meilleur.' (mieux)

'Est-ce que ce pour le plus mauvais j'est de la merveille ?' Je suis désolée, mais je ne comprends pas du tout ce que vous voulez dire...

p.s. I liked the first picture much better as it was more mysterious and showed the tower... ; )

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Lyrics are moving...
For me, these lines capture the essence:

'I know it's over
And it never really began
But in my heart it was so real'

'Love is Natural and Real
But not for such as you and I, my love'

Hauntingly familiar...

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Oh oui, ma Francine chérie,
Vous finissez par me connaître meilleur.

Est-ce que ce pour le plus mauvais j'est de la merveille ?

Merci de nouveau de vos commentaires merveilleux.
Gus x

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Hi Francine; just a quick one, thanks for thinking of me. I'm currently relocating to London from Manchester, and down most of next week for interviews and sorting things out. Had nearly finished the poem before it all happened, so will try to find time to finish it and check in more often. I hope all is well with you too.

Dee xxx

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I find that the shoe is often missing . . :) but for me the pipe work pie . Why dont we have space travel yet . . . I have been promised aliens and transporter rooms all my life

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Scott !!! I found you....didn't know your name so was a bit of a task. Have you just finished your 1st or 2nd yr? I'm off now - all done and it feels great. See you around - will keep u posted on events I get involved in as I would like you to read.

Good luck with the MA and i'm sure u will do well.

TC

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This a fabulous journey...

Great thought process

Every laugh they ever had
Was meaningless, because they aren’t laughing now
Every ringing titter
Great line

Very well done
Gus

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Bonjour Sophie!
I don't know how I missed commenting on this because I remember reading it... perhaps I was a bit rushed... Love it! Very clever...

Merci aussi pour ta remarque sur mon poème 'Beach Lover'

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Hope all is well... it's been a while!

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Got a good laugh from 'work is shit'

Love 'the day i was a guest on the book show'
These lines are quite witty ; )

'so post psychological evaluation
what do you do for relaxation
darling of the nation?
slip your hand in mine
and with sublime coordination
indulge me in some mutual understanding'

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Very good imagery here...
and it took me back too...

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I just read your poem 'Life Is a Gift' and it is very lovely and inspirational...

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Identified with this.
Cx

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Hi, many thanks for your comment, some appreciation from a teacher?? 17 years too late maybe or mybe not!! Many Thanks

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Aha so this is your writeoutloud page! Congrats on your BA, Im struggling through my first uni year haha let alone 3. Sounds like a cracking course though!

"During this unscheduled but inevitable stop,

my fingers shakey-scramble in my bag

and I pop my headphones in, scrolling

for that song.
"

I quite dig these lines, so I do - as it is what I do too haha.

Dont suppose youre going to lattitude this year are you? xxx

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Poor Andy. Someone ought to tell him that kissing isn't only for the girls.

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Lovely end of the day lexicon tapestry, fizzzz and whistle... love it

nor a wishing well on which to draw
not the ruffled feather of yesterdays jackdaw
love these lines
Well done Peter.

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I do crosswords when I'm about my ablusions,
however when I get stuck,as you do, and need a prod, as you do, I often ask an itinerant nomad.

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Hiya, glad you agree, yes it needs a title to do it justice, what about 'Concerto of Love' ? Was thinking 'Orchestra of Love' or life or something like that, your feelings will help you decide! great Stuff, glad I could help, Jeff X

ps Am gonna come back and look at your profile stuff, looks great! X

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Hi Jeff, Thanks for the comment...and you are right! The title needs a bit more to it, I'm not sure what yet, but working on it, any suggestions would be greatfully received! x

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Hey ho Tone
The Medina is The name of the river that splits east from west on the Isle of Wight...a good old Roman name.. they called the IOW Vectis.
Many thanks
Gus

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It is so the Isle Wight can win the World Morris Dancing Final, nowithstanding they stop the borders from fraying.

By the way are you still taking the medication.

Gus

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Hi Clarissa and Francine!

No it was not a dream it was just thoughts before I went to bed, I just like to type the next word that follows and see what unfolds, an exercise in writing automatic!

I do not recall my dreams from last night, I woke up suddenly and had to rush out to work!

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