great night. you guys picked me right up (:

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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This is beautifully written and it hits right in the feels. Please do write more in the future.

Regards

Abhishek Singh

Comment is about shrutika (poet profile)

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Hello John, I salute you again for both poems entered today which resonate powerfully with my personal experience of grief. The way in which you express the emotion of sorrow is very profound. Thank you again. Keith

Comment is about John Walton (poet profile)

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Laura
I am so sorry, I couldn't afford to travel to Liverpool last Tuesday.
Hope to see you around ?

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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I agree Nicola - - -

Mad crazy people so overcome with pleasure
all with love and enthusiasm for poetry
then decide they must all party together!

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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May I just say what a wonderful night of poetry it was last night? There were some outstanding pieces read. It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to be part of it xxx

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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Hi Keith

Thank you for your comments today - Enlightenment is obviously the first poem I've posted on here so to get your kind words was much appreciated.

Regards
John

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hi John
As per our earlier conversation the following are the contact details regarding 'Read regional 2017' it would appear be an initiative to encourage people to both write and read books and poetry within the context of the library system with some sponsorship from the Arts council. there is a website
www.newwritingnorth.com and there is also a local contact listed for Stockport Rachel Broster, senior Librarian
Rachel.broster@stockport.gov.uk
much of the other representation seems to be heavily in the North East and also Yorkshire with only Blackburn, Cumbria and Stockport representing the North West.
It maybe that central library may want to encourage a poetry session there! Hope this is of interest
Martin

Comment is about J F Keane (poet profile)

Original item by J F Keane

Thanks for commenting on 'Coming Home' and 'The Devil On My Right Shoulder' Cynthia - I like that you think the former could be a Beatles lyric - might have a go at that cos I'm going into recording studios again shortly :-) as for the choice of' right shoulder' - well I wrote the verse and had the idea of an angel on my left shoulder and a devil on my right shoulder - more as a political statement - which worked even better when I went looking for a picture to go with the piece and found the one used (which luckily had the devil on the right shoulder)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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thank you for reading and liking my poem silence...?

Comment is about Rich (poet profile)

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Thank you for reading and appreciating my poem silence....?

Comment is about Karen Ankers (poet profile)

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Hello John, Thank you for this poem as it proves my belief that behind every poet there is a philosopher. The verse and style of writing are all beautifully crafted. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about John Walton (poet profile)

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Write Out Loud without you Greg not even worth thinking about you are one of the main anchors and those two were just a mere scratch on this huge huge network!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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Oh, Hii Melissa,
Call me dopey ( many people do especially my wife) but i never connected you with the tweets i liked. It was late i suppose and I'm sure I would have got there in the end (honest). As well as Twitter you can also find me on "hellopoetry.com" which is a site i think you would enjoy. Has some really good work on it.
See you around
G.

Comment is about Melissa Gentile (poet profile)

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Thanks for tapping me on the shoulder about that, Nigel. It's the second time in a week I've made a mistake like that. Expecting my redundancy notice from Write Out Loud any day now ...

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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Hi Garry,

Thank you for the kind words you wrote in response to my poems. Like you, I also have a deep appreciation for economical language, as I enjoy the challenge of conveying my message in so few words.

Looking forward to reading more of your poetry. Until then, I'll see you on twitter! ?

Comment is about Garry Rowlands (poet profile)

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well thank you Invisible. Here's hoping you don't live up to your name. Welcome to WoL. I look forward to reading more of work as and when. All the best, Colin

Comment is about invisible (poet profile)

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Hi Greg,

Time Travel

To go back to a certain day
Knowing the words spoken in every detail
Might make you do or say something
That each comment uttered says without doubt
I have heard that poem told before
Not by a different person but you.

Just my way of saying you put down April instead of May
for the next meeting of Write Out Loud

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hello Martin,
Thank you for commenting on my poem Seek and you will find. I really appreciate this. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

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with such a fab sample to start with how could anyone not welcome you
lady in red.We can't wait to read more!

P&S

Comment is about invisible (poet profile)

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Hello Arya, I can't say i understand your anguish, although naturally i sympathise. What i can say with more certainty is that writing, whilst no cure for misery and addiction, does help in a small but crucial way to get what's in your head out and somewhere safer. Keep at it. Good luck.

Travis

Comment is about Arya Lane (poet profile)

Original item by Arya Lane

Hi Cynthia, thank you for your comments on my profile. I know that what you said was right. I'm hoping that what I lack in technical ability I can make up for in some other way.
thanks again Kevin

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Thanks for commenting on 'The Father's Curse' Cynthia - as always you are very insightful in the points you pick up.
'Terminal Velocity' vs 'High Velocity'? I guess that's down to accent and delivery - but 'terminal' trips off my northern tongue very rhythmically when reading the piece - so works for me :-)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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thankyou so so much Keith, Emer and Rich ! I really can't describe how good it feels to finally have someone look at my work and appreciate it ! This has defiantly given me some more motivation to write more ?

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

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Juan, I also want to make time to catch up with more of your work. Sorry it's taken me so long.

Comment is about Juan Pablo Lynch (poet profile)

Original item by Juan Pablo Lynch

Hi Keith, thank you for your recent post on my blogs and profile.
I had some major stent work but am now fine. My nearr heart atrack came out of the blu.and im ok so as long as you take your angina meds you should have worries.
I was born in lancashire (widnes so now in cheshire) and educated in Warwickshire - warwick university.
Now in South Cumbria.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Jakob - thanks for your comment on my profile.

I like the two pieces you've shared, you have a knack with words.

I'm no expert - just keep writing - it's fun!

I'll look forward to reading some more.?

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

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Really enjoyed your work mate ! Think you express yourself very well and having a good style. Would greatly appreciate if you had a look at my profile and let me know what you think of my writing.

Comment is about Yenimls (poet profile)

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Thank you for the positive comment! It means a lot

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hello Jakob and thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment on 'The Innocent Alcoholic.' When posting a poem, enter it into your blogs section (Add blog entry) that way people can comment underneath each individual piece of writing. I really like the two that you have posted so far, even if they are unfinished. Keep writing and sharing your words. You express your thoughts very well. ?

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

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Hello Jason, Your poetry is compelling and intriguing so much so that I keep returning to read it again. Keep writing. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Jason Phillips (poet profile)

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Hello Garry, Thank you for expressing an interest in a number of my poems. I do appreciate this. Most of my poetry is focused on my observations of life in general. The complexities of human behaviour, the world about us and who we are and why we are here. I am also affected by conflict and human suffering, hence my interest in Peace and Justice. It is the ability to express oneself which poetry enables me to do this. I am close to seventy years old and as a gay man I have had to carry this as an additional burden in life thus making me more sympathetic with other minority groups who similarly suffer discrimination. Your recent poem about being admitted into hospital had quite an effect on me as I have recently been diagnosed with angina.
Thanks again for such interest. I shall be keen to see more of your poems in the future. Thanks again. Keith

Comment is about Garry Rowlands (poet profile)

Original item by Garry Rowlands

Thanks so much Karen for your kind comments.

I'm a comparative WOL-newbie, so it's amazing to have made a ripple in the pool ...

It's also a pleasure to follow your own wonderful "Unseen" as POTW - such tenderness, care, and humanity displayed;
you're clearly a great mum.

Very best

Dave R

Comment is about Karen Ankers (poet profile)

Original item by Karen Ankers

Hello Jakob,
I have enjoyed all that I have read so far. I like your style and means of expression. You certainly have potential. In particular I love the expression ¨Human canvas painted by swords ¨. Keep writing. Thanks Keith

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

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Some really amazing work here mate really love it ! Would greatly appreciate if you had a look at my profile would love to hear feedback from such a good writer !

Comment is about Rich (poet profile)

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Love this (: can really relate to a lot of it.

Comment is about Heidi (poet profile)

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Lured To the desk of death.
Where many heads have left there necks.
Figures scutter across there crimson innards.
The stench of flesh dissected by insects.
Vermin feast for free, Souls left rotting in purgatory by the murder scene.
Tried to hurdle the guillotine past Guards in metal garments.
Clawed with a blade, stained red like an artist of war.
Human canvas painted by swords.
Chained to bascule, Flagellated with tasseled whips
Blood pours out battered limbs,
into the cobble streets.

Another un finished piece, even if you have a bad comment please post it. Really really would love any type of feedback

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Hello Suki, Thank you for your words about my poem The Lament of the Technophobe. You are absolutely right in what you say but it still gieves me. Thanks again. Keith

Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Hi Steve. Thanks for the comment on Jasper Slugshaw. When I wrote the original "driving through Grimstone Low" it was as a one-off, but I think I'm going to stick with it now.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

Hello Neil,
I have not long been on this site and today came across your profile. I have read several of your poems which I have thoroughly enjoyed. You certainly have your own style and a gentle humour when writing verse. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Neil Robertson (poet profile)

Original item by Neil Robertson

Hello Kenneth, I have just finished reading all the verse which you have submitted to your blog. Your passion, yearning and the problems of unrequited love are beautifully and eloquently spoken. Your ability to compose verse is quite apparent. May I suggest you consider other ideas for future work as I believe you possess real potential. Thank you. I have enjoyed reading your work. Keith

Comment is about Kenneth James Keller (poet profile)

Original item by Kenneth James Keller

This made my heart break a little bit, then fixed, and then broke again. Such beautiful words, Cait x

Comment is about Makayla (poet profile)

Original item by Makayla

Makayla, This is unusual but I am drawn to its brevity and honesty and style. Write more. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about Makayla (poet profile)

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Martin, thank you for commenting on my poem Daggers Drawn. Thanks much. Keith

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Raj
re "Inductive and deductive Logic tutorials." aaaaaaaaagh! (runs out of the room) ?

Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)

Original item by Chakraj

thanks Andy for taking the time to read and leave a comment on 'Hello You' - glad you enjoyed and much appreciated. I tried to do a follow up recently called 'Imagine please that I am blind'. Here's the link if you missed it. Good to see you posting again on WoL. Cheers, Col.

https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=66176

Comment is about Andy Smyth (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia, thanks for your message, so glad you shared it! I think the Freud book you referred to was The Interpretation of Dreams. My God, even I've never felt brave enough to tackle that one. I enjoyed the psychodynamic psychology element of my training but Freud's books can be heavy going. Perhaps a Wiki page or two is enough to chew over.

And thank you so much for the lovely words about 'Sweet Victory for the Solemn'.

Always good to hear from you and a massive thanks for your continued encouragement.

Paul

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Garry, welcome to Write Out Loud. Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my poems. ?

Comment is about Garry Rowlands (poet profile)

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I forgot that you are a psychologist. I remember remarking to someone, perhaps here on line, but not sure anymore, that I had found an old beat-up copy of Freud's Dreams (whatever the actual title). I was thrilled. And I set to with great interest and intent to LEARN A LOT.

But I floundered after a while, after much acute attention and thinking. More than floundered, I became belligerent, followed by disgusted, and then I just pitched it. (I can't believe I did it, but I did. Still haunts me. I remember being actually angry.) Thing is - I don't know whether I wasn't smart enough to understand it; or smart enough to discard it.

I kind of wish I had another copy. To test myself again. My grand-daughter's studies in YR 12 certainly seem to have all positive assertions about Freud's Dream Ideas. No negativity allowed. This has been on my mind for years. I hope you don't mind my sharing it.

'A Sweet Victory for the Solemn' is mind-crashing.

Comment is about Paul Waring (poet profile)

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Thanks Nigel, I'm glad you approve ?

Comment is about Nicola Hulme (poet profile)

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