Biography
I don't take myself too seriously. I mostly write crap but occasionally I surprise myself, though not surprisingly I have never won Poem Of The Week. I have however written a poem called POTW... I'd love to win Poem of the Week to give credence to my stuff but whatever masterpiece I post it's never good enough Maybe I'm too flippant, perhaps they don't like rhyme though if there was Twaddle of the Week I'd win it every time
Samples
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM Arriving en masse in Barbour green middle class mummies in SUV's with kids named Willow, Sky and Breeze allergic to various nuts and cheese and designer dogs on ten foot leads (tripping hazards for OAP's) pooping in the fallen leaves beneath the beauty of the trees It's actually a lovely place in the Cotswold. Best time to visit Oct/Nov when the acers are turning orange and red.
All poems are copyright of the originating author. Permission must be obtained before using or performing others' poems.
Blog entries by Brian Maryon
It's Football, But Not As We Know It (26/05/2020)
Get the App (19/05/2020)
Back On Court (18/05/2020)
The Measure of our Freedom (02/05/2020)
In Denial (24/04/2020)
Cardiac Arrest (15/04/2020)
Combe Gibbet (13/04/2020)
Ear Nose & Throat (06/04/2020)
Frankie (01/04/2020)
With Unquenchable Fire? (28/03/2020)
Audio entries by Brian Maryon
We Don't Move Very Much (08/12/2018)
A Minor Roasting (24/11/2018)
Banjaxed (17/11/2018)
Waiting to Leave Home (10/11/2018)
Westonbirt Arboretum (01/11/2018)
Going On A Demo (27/10/2018)
Uncle Seamus (22/10/2018)
Unhappy Hunting Ground (18/10/2018)
SOAP : Corrie (15/09/2018)
Chicken Bhuna (25/08/2018)
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Comments
Thu 7th May 2020 12:17
Hello Brian Merryon-
wol sent me a notice that
you had sent me a comment
but then
there was nothing there
was that your comment?
Brian - Conical - thanks for the encouraging words - appreciated. P 👍
Sat 22nd Feb 2020 11:58
as for not winning Poem Of The Week
it could be your photo
scares them off!
😃
Merry On!
Sat 22nd Feb 2020 11:54
Botany Bay?
Did they find Dinosaur bones there?
Thu 20th Feb 2020 09:30
so plant a Cedar on Cedar Avenue!
then plant a poem beneath it.
liked your arboretum poem! 😃
Hi Brian - thanks for your observation on "By All Means".
It's not lost on me that scientists have no way of achieving anything in influential or fiscal terms from the sun's effects on this planet,
whereas society puts them on a pedestal somewhat similar to
medicos, readily offering a source of ongoing attention/respect -
and, of course, very welcome funding.
Sat 15th Feb 2020 12:13
Glad you were so impressed with
"Puttin' on the Socks"
but to call it my "best" is a stretch.
I have many other poems that are as bad
or worse.
See poem list.
wink.
😃
Tue 28th Jan 2020 02:47
There is no bath water!
Thu 14th Nov 2019 21:55
Merry On!
Thanks for the comment Brian, I'm no Victoria Wood thanks
Thanks v much for your comments on my latest piece - a thought fairy from War of the Worlds of course. Blessings. P.
Sun 13th Oct 2019 11:17
Christmas?
are you on the moon?
😀 Thank you Brian for your comment on my poem THE MONSTER. lol this is a self portrait of me before coffee. 😀
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Thu 4th Jul 2019 14:26
You write good stuff! So glad to be around to read it.
Mon 10th Jun 2019 00:46
thanks Brian for your comment.
that photo is so YOU.
?
thanks for commenting on 'heatwave' Brian - yes - you got it perfectly - the tipping point between childhood and adulthood - forever warped by Thatcher and the uncaring Tory government. It shaped many of us - luckily I got through ?
Ian
Fri 1st Mar 2019 09:25
Normally
most poets are NOT normal.
Eccentric but not normal.
the only way to right themselves
is to Write Out Loud.
Hi Brian
Like and comment much appreciated.
I hadn't truly realised what I was doing until it was carefully pointed out.
Today, I shall attempt to stay calm
Thanks for your comment Brian on my unusual chess match
Your samples are the best of your work I have seen so far. I somehow missed them.
Have you just added them?
Po
Hey Brian, that was great.
In particular the verse on WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM.
I could really visualize those middle-class wankers with their fancy-named spoilt kids.
Keep it coming !
Dave
Mon 14th Jan 2019 11:53
I take credit for the poem...
i also take the blame!
wink.
WESTONBIRT ARBORETUM
This is bloody masterful mate.
I wish I wrote it.
I am trying to catch up
Po
Hi Brian
Merci
The Joys of Doing a Jigsaw
You'll notice that this poem doesn't rhyme.
The jigsaw nearly drove me crackers. Xmas pun intended.
Tue 1st Jan 2019 03:55
The girl next door
what can I say
when she saw me
she moved away!
Hi Brian
I'm truly flattered if/when anyone takes the time to comment on something I've written.
So thanks.
I'm a big believer that if I write a poem that rhymes, it should also have a rhythm. I also find that it makes it more suitable for reciting.
Again, thanks for your interest
Mon 17th Dec 2018 18:21
With Christmas just around the corner,
your name should be "MerryOn" !!
wink.
Mon 17th Dec 2018 18:14
I prefer the Dark Ages.
Things were slower then,
including the mail. ?
Hello Brian - I commented on your "First" blog yesterday
(Saturday) afternoon but now it seems my wit has not been
appreciated on WOL and is nowhere to be seen.
Humour is not always a laughing matter, it seems.
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Brian Maryon
Thu 7th May 2020 17:38
God knows Knapey...life's too short.