And it takes a special mind to unlock the doors of a child with autism.. Their perceptions are so very unique for us to fathom..
Love the theme and essence of your poem..
Thank you ..

Comment is about Autism Rhythms (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Keith

You question ' How are you able to attribute gender to the person you speak to in your head? '

I guess I always talk to my inner voice as a male. The question is why? Not being a psychologist I can't answer this. I can only postulate a reason as in the poem

Don

Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank you very much.

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Don,

This is an interesting poem. How are you able to attribute gender to the person you speak to in your head? I can understand how we all gravitate to a certain gender in daily life for a variety of reasons. There is a male and female part in all of us. This might explain how we best relate to one gender and not the other. You pose and interesting question.

A very thoughtful poem. Thank you

Keith

Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Phil,

What a profound poem as it hits the raw truth of existence and calls for unconditional love. A cleverly presented poem which, in my case, helped me realise my own good fortune and the need to develop a better perspective on the world which I encounter everyday.

Thank you
Keith

Comment is about The nameless. (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

a worthy winner. one of those pieces that defies pigeon-holing and just exists as a self-contained world.

Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

“If I ruled the world”, Don.

Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

thinking of the 96 xx

Comment is about purple city (blog)

Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee

Now here's an idea for you John
The Wergly could replace GBP
As initiator of this new currency
You could be hailed as Brexit rescuer, and MP

Imagine what you could do in your Parliament
Knock a bit of sense in them chimps
Show 'em a Coopey-managed government
Tell 'em to stop being wimps

Gosh John how the hell my mind travels
From your chat with the dentist, me asking price
Then suddenly Wergly replaces GBP
And you become MP, roll the dice

The mind boggles...?

Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Don and Brian - wergly wergly werg.

Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Funny, but tragically true. My solution? Make doorways wider!

Comment is about One More Bacon Butty (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Love the audio John.

Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Congratulations! Well deserved.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Once Upon a Time' by Laura Taylor (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Another clever observation, Jason. Thank you. And I agree with Jennifer - now time seems to have sped up...

Comment is about Cruel Mistress (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

A gorgeous little gem, Lisa, says so much in such a few words we can all relate to. Thank you.

Comment is about In the Closet (blog)

Original item by Lisa C Bassignani

Autism has many faces.
one of the most common traits is stimming.
also most are not social and have a hard time being around
other people. I send you this on stimming which is the
rhythm i refer to in the poem.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stimming

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

You forgot to tell us John
Wergly wergly werg
How much this wergly chat did cost ?
This wergly dental splurge ? ?

Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I got plenty madness
Itching to come out
Trouble is the readers
Can't work what I'm about

They prefer to stay on
The side that's safe, un-mad
My question is to them then
What makes my mad so bad?

Methinks that they are scared
What others they might think
That they have truly lost the plot
And lost a missing link

Comment is about Write some poetry !! (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

this poem is for all of the people effected by the Hillsborough disaster
all the family's suffering and all the beautiful 96 angels watching over our city
never give up xx
JUSTICE FOR THE 96 ??

Comment is about purple city (blog)

Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee

Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback!

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thank you very much Jane; your kind words mean a lot to a total amateur!?

Comment is about Jeannot (poet profile)

Original item by Jeannot

"I've been kindling the flame
Since you put them out"
Wonderful words that stick with you.
Thank you Damon?
Mae

Comment is about Concrete Rose (blog)

Original item by Mikey V Kinsey

Absolutely correct Jennifer, whilst she is a cruel Mistress who takes everything at the end, she also gives you all of it to begin with, so fair's fair.

J. x

Comment is about Cruel Mistress (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thank you Jeannot for reading my poem, Overtures. Welcome to WOL? I like your writing style.

Comment is about Jeannot (poet profile)

Original item by Jeannot

Thanks Jennifer & Keith. This NaPoWriMo thing is getting harder! ?

Comment is about Come Away With Me (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Very pointed! Agree with Dorothy about the last line, me too!
Jennifer

Comment is about Office Politics (blog)

Original item by Josie

Hi Trevor! Agree absolutely with Keith. ( Am I being lazy?) A beautiful and very sad story. Well done yet again.

Jennifer

Comment is about Come Away With Me (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Great writing again. Unfortunately am of an age to know how terribly true this is. The problem is when you live with a person who doesn't have the wit to see them fade, or to accept that while your wisdom grows your body fails. If you don't accept that the cruel mistress will always prevail, you make things infinitely worse for yourself. I refuse to feel resentful about something I can't in any way control, only try to delay it a little. Only too relevant!

Jennifer

Comment is about Cruel Mistress (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Martin, Jason and MC.,

Thank you for your interest and comments about this poem which I suppose has an unusual content but needs to be said for a variety of reasons.

Keith

Comment is about ora pro nobis (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Jon and Dorothy,

Thank you both for your comments. There are now very few who can recall those days of open prejudice and punishment. I am one of them. It all happened in this country before 1966 in a nation which boasts its freedom and tolerance.

Thank you again,
Keith

Comment is about Born a Criminal (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you Jennifer for your comments much appreciated. Thank you Damon for the like.


All the best des

Comment is about Wind Birds (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Ian

this is an Anthem for Justice -

"Your actions speak louder than all of your promises"

such bitter words.

- the rise of food banks is a disgrace,
the rising number of children in poverty cannot be justified in this day and age, not one child should expierence hunger and deprivation.
We are not a poor country we should invest in all of our children's education, nuture them and prepare them to play their part in the country's future with a more balanced view of life than is shown by our present generation.
Sorry I went right off line here, it makes me so angry that there are still people that are seen to be of little value.
Dorothy

Comment is about Raising The Standards (With Banners Held High) (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Keep it real Jason! Speak from the heart! But I do hope you cheer up ?

Comment is about Not Without (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

"And yet I insist upon the lie! "
Thanks you Jason ?
Mae

Comment is about In a Dream (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Thank you so much sweet Jason! I don't know about perfection but it did come from the heart. ?

Comment is about Starchild (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

"We were destined to end from the very start." So sad because it's so true.

J. x

Comment is about In a Dream (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

That is just breathtaking Mae. Sometimes we write something that is perfect, for me this is it.

J. x

Comment is about Starchild (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Brilliant my friend, just brilliant and absolutely on the money. To this day it should be the shame of our nation how those that took the ultimate risk and saw their brothers and sisters pay the ultimate price were treated then and are treated now on their return.

J.

Comment is about Raising The Standards (With Banners Held High) (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

What a beautiful expression of the importance of time wisely used. Just wonderful and a joy to read out loud.

J. x

Comment is about Twilight (blog)

Original item by mona s

Thanks all for the flowers. I'm afraid I was feeling a little melancholy that day. I'll try and keep it more upbeat in future ?.

J. x

Comment is about Not Without (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thank you for liking this, Mae, Mona, Frances, and may it be a long time before any of us cross its threshold ?.

J. x

Comment is about The Door Of Naked Souls (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thanks Mae and thank you Jennifer, just a little viewed moment from the back garden.

J. x

Comment is about Whispering Night (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Ian,

Thank you for another poem of excellence, one which speaks to me as an ex soldier of ten years.I receive a weekly Army pension less than a job seekers allowance. This comes from a grateful nation. The other day I saw a very elderly lady as she was leaving the local supermarket. By the door is a basket which was entitled..."because of you", donations for those in need. The old lady stopped and peered into see what had been given. I do believe if no one had been looking she would have taken something and who could blame her. This society and its government turn a blind eye to poverty and insult ex servicemen.

Thank you again. I will hold the banner high
Keith

Comment is about Raising The Standards (With Banners Held High) (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thank you Keith for that heartwarming comment!?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you Jennifer for the lovely comment. I too have missed everyone on WOL. Happy Spring??

Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Thank you Jane..
Truly appreciate your comments.. ?

Comment is about Clouds (blog)

Original item by mona s

Jane
Thank you for your comments.. ?

Comment is about Growing apart (blog)

Original item by mona s

Really enjoyable! Beautiful language - gentle is the breath that is stolen from my lips - as the cool night strokes my fingertips.

Jennifer

Comment is about Whispering Night (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Just beautiful! Have always been fascinated by watching birds flying, especially raptors, and seeing how they use the wind rather than fighting against it.

Jennifer

Comment is about Wind Birds (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Thanks, Martin. Look forward to seeing you.

Comment is about The Magic and Mystery of Ministry (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton