M.C. Newberry

Dear MC., I was both sad and disheartened to hear that your poem Double Guff has been withdrawn from the site. The poem merely expressed a view point with no bad language or overt prejudice. I can think of a number of previous poems which should have fallen into this category but not yours. There are none so illiberal as those who proclaim to be liberal. Don´t be disheartened but press on my good friend. People went to firing squads for less.
Keith

thanks for your kind comments on 'back to the park' Mark - pleased you liked it - not sure how pleased I am at making you 'moist' but that's another story.
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment mate
Ian

I enjoyed your tale of Ronnie Kray, Mark, thanks for passing it on. So much has changed. That was really their territory, but influxes of all races has re-defined the area. They were the days of the "geezers" almost passed into legend. I for one enjoy the vibe, though some of their associates were disreputable to say the least. For instance Lord Boothby and procurers of rent boys for the mob. Incidentally, I met Ronnie's driver, Checker Berry, from a family of boxers. He became a ticket tout in the 90s. Now passed on.

Ray

Thankyou for your coments I make . I feel so sorry for all who have to put up with the lies and the deciet that is thrown back at people when knowing the truth . One day you never know . kind Regards Wendy X

Thank you for your comments M.C Newberry

Thanks MC much appreciated.

After a certain age I suppose we all make preparations for the "long lie in" Might as well approach it with a smile.

MC. As regards my poem The Bus Station. Well said my friend as you have interpreted the mood of this poem as I intended. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Thank you. Keith

Thanks for the comment MC yes I like the analogy of the different classes...! I should have included that

HI Mark . I just wanted to retract my claim on a recent post about Your "cynicism being intact" re Sadiq Khan. I didn't wish to imply that your approach to life is cynical, in fact you have a shrewd observational skill, which may include elements of cynicism as in that case. It's hard to all things to all men, and I try to be lively and immediate in replying to comments, and to broaden contexts. So, please take this as a one-off. I would hate to think you got the wrong idea!

Have a good Christmas and vive les comments.


Ray

Thanks for your comment M.C. Much appreciated.

It must be agony to be always thinking "What could have been?"

thanks for commenting on 'the devil don't own me' MC - working on the tune to go with it for future recording
Ian

Hi MC We all know from a negotiating standpoint, union leaders and politician's demands are usually over the top, then when challenged through negotiation, fettled down to a more acceptable package "in this instance"by the democratic process existing in most EU member states.

On this speed shrunken planet imperialism is on its death bed radical change is sorely needed by way of a united Europe as an example to the rest of the world.

And as one wise commentator quoted to me on here at W.O.L.

"Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it"

Thanks MC

I still believe in gradual evolvement toward a "United Utopia" at least it would be less comfortable for the jackals.

Thanks MC

I still think a gradual shift toward a "United Utopia" would at least make it less comfortable for the jackals

We have to break away from the revolving repetitive sequential events that inevitably end in violent confrontation, by accepting that the EC's example of economic and political cooperation is the only sensible way toward stability in Europe. Our membership of the EU since the early seventies has enriched the quality of life for most of the member states including the UK, together with an accumulated frictionless seventy three years since 1945
The cost of living has risen considerably since the electorate (minds tainted by old fashioned Imperialistic reactionaries) voted to leave last year and will continue to rise, chasing a pipe dream't impractical, isolationist, independent, behind the times, future.

In a country that depends on foreign investment to prop up failing industries. The only successful 100% "british" export to date. Is our language.

Hello MC. Thank you for taking time to comment on my latest poem The Spirit. It has taken me a good while to reach the point when I am in full control of myself after a lifetime of conformity and being controlled. It is in fact remarkably liberating. Thank you again as I always value what you have to say. Keith

The hard hitting truth is all the trouble with taxis and young girls being abused was happening and reported in 1991 in Hx when we were fostering troubled girls and then in later years their remarks were We know to do things better now .i don't think so . Thankyou for your comments Regards Wendy X .

Dear MC, thank you for the comment on my poem, Anxiety, My Companion (a daily struggle). I have done both therapy and medications. Sometimes it helps other times not so much. But I do try to keep a positive attitude and writing helps. Sorry to say but My Daughter suffers more than I do and has no insurance, and in the United States it is difficult to get help.

Thank you for all your comments they are much appreciated I feel I have found lots of friends in writing poems love Wendy X

Hello M.C. , .. thanks for your comment ... I wrote it very quickly while logged in here ... which concentrates the mind a bit ... it's about a real event where I failed, so I'm probably reading it stressing different thoughts to myself .. I usually leave well alone and don't edit endlessly ... cheers.

Many thanks, MC.
I sang and played "Sammy B Goode" at our village coffee morning on Saturday for the old ladies. We passed a cup round and they kindly gave £80! I had to kiss a few of them for that though!

Hello MC,
Sorry I only just saw your comment on my song Sammy Be Goode and the issue you have in accessing my Just Giving page via FaceBook.
I don't want to seem presumptuous but if you would like to make a small donation to the Teenage Cancer Trust I have attached a link to their webpage where you can do so directly rather than needing a FaceBook page to access my JustGiving one.
Many thanks,
John

https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/support-us/donate?gclid=CJHjxc7NqNMCFfYy0wodTVUFqw

MC, thank you for your comments on the content on the poem A Frontier of Contrast. It makes for some interesting reading. I agree with your use of the word indolent as this can apply to most Latin countries as I well know having lived in Spain for many years. There can be no doubt that California is an economic giant which will always attract wealth but what it has invested in its pristine beauty it lacks in culture. America is highly multicultural which cannot be said of its southern neighbours who are more monochrome in their complexion. America has no cohesive culture but a dynamism to succeed; to create wealth. Yet when the wealth has been created they are stymied in their search of culture. Thank you again for you comments which I value. Keith

thanks for commenting on ;'this book is bound in leather...' MC - as always you are spot on with your observation of it's meaning and nuance - I appreciate you taking the time to post
Ian

Hi M.C.

Thank you for the comments on Super Mum: Another Working Class Hero.

It is true poverty has always been a part of things in the World. It saddens and angers me that despite holding the keys to eradicate it, the issue persists a home and abroad.

thanks for commenting on 'returning home' MC - you have picked up the mood and feel very well in your summary - and, indeed, the references within the lines - thanks for commenting
Ian

Hi MC

Life is worthwhile I suppose when you get the odd gem from the pan-handled masses

thanks for the comment on 'Old Romantic' MC :-)
Ian

Hi MC

Just been catching up with your most recent enjoyable note worthy blogs. On the WOL profiles thinga-ma-jig I player

Ken.

Thank's MC and I'll put that rite