Jon your work always inspires me to keep being my self, what a heartwarming piece. Amazing job as always well done ?
Comment is about My Realm (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Wowwww...
This is absolutely incredible. Every word
Every verse.
Brilliant peter, well done
Comment is about UNDERFOOT (blog)
Original item by Peter Taylor
What a beautiful song, it brang a tear to my eye after 15 seconds.
So much meaning 'yet so much sorrow. Yet so much hope..Thank you for your kind words john ?
Kindness is not found as easily as it once was many moons ago, its a treasure that should never be locked away.
Comment is about Why we need to fly (for my good friend, Jacob) (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Reading this has simply taking my breath away, So truthful and eye opening. Bravo ?
Comment is about ON THE TREADMILL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you Lisa. You are very kind. Lovingkindness - the most under-rated of the virtues. Jacob gave me the song that accompanies the poem. It is beautiful. Have a listen. John
Comment is about Why we need to fly (for my good friend, Jacob) (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I could read your work all day vautaw, it never fails to hit one's soul. And that's were its always best to feel. Thank you for your kind words and thank you for writing so much that resonants with many im sure, but definitely myself. x
Comment is about Bellow (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
This is beautiful, ?
Great job. Im sure the man himself would have extraordinary things to say about this.
You are very talented.
Comment is about Why we need to fly (for my good friend, Jacob) (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement and support Lisa! My muse has been so active lately. The words pour out faster than I can assemble them which keeps impostor syndrome alive and well. Sharing helps, so do beautiful souls like you. ?
Comment is about Bellow (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 22:51
Welcome back Graham. Without even posting anything you have increased Wol's quality.
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
'Fraid not Martin. My spatial ability is limited - to say the least - Lowry's matchstick men seem difficult to me! John
Comment is about Ch-ch-changes (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
The pain in your word's has touched my soul, the love and worrie you have is unconditional. Stay strong, one can only escape their own demon's , but having someone who loves them waiting when they make that decision gives them hope to keep going. This was truly beautiful x
Comment is about Dancing with Addiction (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
It is both Farawla, and yes, a very scary reality. ?
Comment is about Dancing with Addiction (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
"Show them poetry." I know that would work for me! How lovely Po, I can't wait to read your poems. Yes, I would be completely lost without the power of prayer! ?
Comment is about Dancing with Addiction (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
absolutely love crisp crunching steps martin. a real phrase you can sense. the rest is excellent too of course but for me that made me smile
Comment is about Winters past (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Thank you Jon. That is kind. John
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Good to see you back, Graham!
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
I will just say I love all your work, John.
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
3-lines and this response! Blimey! I knew I were doin summat wrong!
Seriously, though, thank you to all the contributors to WOL for all the support you've given me since 2010 and, most of all, for all the beautiful poems that I've been privileged to read.
“We make out of the quarrel with others, rhetoric, but of the quarrel with ourselves, poetry.” — William Butler Yeats, from PER AMICA SILENTIA LUNAE.
John
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (21291)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 21:17
Hope and trust God....no one is cursed, just few tests of life we have to pass anyway?
Comment is about Cursèd life (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
<Deleted User> (21291)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 21:16
This is so beautiful...nature sings a perfect lullaby.....?
Comment is about My Realm (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
thanks very much martin. i had hoped to channel a bit of basho as i said below, i find haiku can become a bit self indulgent (i am as guilty as any of this) and wanted to write something slight and of a moment as he did.
Comment is about haiku - jasmine (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
<Deleted User> (21406)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 20:37
What could be the solution? How could the person be helped? Is this just poetry or a warning?
Very scary write up...?
Comment is about Dancing with Addiction (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Very clever John. There are some many intriguing tales about Bowie. I think the thing I liked most about him was that he was ever changing.
Love the poem
also an intriguing painting you have posted here is it one of yours ?
Nice one
Comment is about Ch-ch-changes (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Wonderful Linda. Is this new or is it something soon to be published.
Either way a lovely piece
Comment is about Hormoanal (blog)
Original item by Linda Cosgriff
This would appear to be someone who is in a time warp and completely happy with it, despite all others changing around her. I love the fact that does not seem to be an judgement in this.
Nice one Ray
Comment is about LOST CAUSE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
These are well measured words Peter. Words well said
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
This seems to be the genuine article with what would seem to have a real sense of the far east.
Nice one Stu
Comment is about haiku - jasmine (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
You have said so much with so few words. beautifully written. I concur completely with your tips on open mic's
Nice one David
I look forward to more
Comment is about 'Haiku: Robin at New Year' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I appreciate that I am not well known in WOL but I will back this comment up with a proper application/CV which will give you chapter and verse as to my credentials to be part of a moderator team.
Hitherto I have enjoyed immensely contributing to WOL and reading certainly not all but a fair number of the blogs that flow through the system adorned (generally) by respectful commentary throughout their passage. I have also considered it appropriate to make a monthly donation as an expression of my enjoyment and thanks for the intelligent and friendly words of support from many, many good poets out there reading.
WOL deserves better treatment than has been inflicted on it recently by a minority. To stage on our carefully constructed and well loved platform the kind of material that has appeared over this short period (relative to its longevity) is to slap the face of every other person who gives his or her time to write, to read, to manage and thereby daily re-create the fine thing that WOL is and should be. A line must be drawn now to prevent terminal damage to this wonderful organisation. There is no way that personal grievances can be handled as they have been recently. We must all know deep down inside that this is not and cannot be the way.
Peter T
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (21422)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 19:01
Nice to meet you David...wonderful comment..."here is probably there". I loved National Lottery-spot on!?
Comment is about David Gabriel Caplan (poet profile)
Original item by David Gabriel Caplan
A genuine and heartfelt thanks to you all.
J
Comment is about Whips And Lashes (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
The spirit of economy is such a worthwhile process as you say David. We can all hold this up to the light and see clearly. Congratulations too.
Ray
Comment is about 'Haiku: Robin at New Year' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
this is very warm despite the subject matter and i enjoyed it a lot
Comment is about Ice Skating In New Orleans (blog)
Original item by Paris Tate
thoroughly embarrassing to watch this develop over the last few days. grown men. i ask you! poetry is a bridge builder between the worlds of people who may never meet but share a love for words and a need to express themselves. to have the site rendered almost unusable due to a handbags match has been a great shame. thats my only words on the 'matter'.
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks Lisa. A drama-free day is grand by me. All good wishes. John
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Round of applause , (extreme clapping )
May it sink in and bring order and possibly a new start..
What a beautiful choice of words.. Well done
Comment is about Whips And Lashes (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thought provoking work, beautiful.
Such a wonderful title too.
Comment is about Strangers Leave Scars (blog)
Original item by Tom
<Deleted User> (16837)
Fri 1st Feb 2019 15:18
Brother Don and big brother Sal......come to a common ground, drop your swords.
Such a wisdom spread in this poem.
Peace....and no more war...please!!!
We want you back Big Sal!!!l
Comment is about Whips And Lashes (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Much sense in these lines. Best to be open to compromise and
explanation in any conflict of opinions and avoid the egregious extremes in responses that can occur. Onward and upward!
Comment is about Whips And Lashes (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Fri 1st Feb 2019 14:48
Bit late but! Happy new year robin, you too David. Great inspirational haika.
All the best des
Comment is about 'Haiku: Robin at New Year' by David Redfield is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
If you add up each poem that was posted by both parties , its clear to see who's really at fault..
This all started over silly comment's that lead to a hudge negative war, its unfair to put all of the blame on big sal. If I am correct their was two poems directed at his site in a negative way before he responded back. Two wrongs do not make a right.
It would be so awful to put WOL on hold and punish the rest of the amazing aspiring poet's because of other people's lack of respect..
Today alone there was another poem placed on this site, its clear to see who is really at fault here.
The little boy who cried wolf rings a bell..
I hope this mess can be sorted out ASAP, this site has turned into a mini version of Facebook with so much drama.
I hope we can all restore it back to how and what it was originally designed for.
To express our poetic selfs once more with out the fear of crazy ' childish drama.. I stand by big sal 100%, he stood up to bullys in my eyes, i also
find you all super talented. Have a pleasant drama free day everyone?
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Julian and Greg : I think it is good that a grip has been made on the problems you describe, for one reason the minority are suffering from a lack of transparency; now at least the situation has been revealed and drawn into focus. Obviously posting tit for tat grievances come nowhere the ethos of poetry, in fact destroys the fabric of its inspiration.. I certainly feel restrained, but are trying to ignore it. While I am posting, I feel it would be a massive loss to lose the site as it stands, and would implore those on the treadmill to show a bit of consideration. I have always valued the importance of intelligent comments and tried to do my bit.
At present I fear that the very act of moderation would be like invading a wasps nest.
My good friend David Moore tried his best to raise the bar, even being banned for a time, making a wonderful contribution by the expressing of genuine life experiences which are unpalatable to many. I am speaking on his behalf I'm sure when I make this comment.
I entirely understand what you say, but could not let it pass without my feelings being known.
With respect, Ray
Comment is about Pouring out the vitriol (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Big Sal - Thanks! I will check it out that 2Pac song..never heard it before ? greets
Vautaw - Thank you!
poemagraphic - Thx! 24 btw ?
Comment is about Thursday (blog)
Original item by Dragan Bozilov
Good to see you on WOL Carla and to experience your range of activities. Sadly we are having some adverse comments at present in general, but we must soldier on and rise above that. Hold hands and contact the living!
Might see you soon!
Ray
Comment is about Carla Scarano (poet profile)
Original item by Carla Scarano
lisa donohoe
Fri 1st Feb 2019 23:34
Speechless..
I have not heard this song since my dad passed away, he played it during many debates between him and his friends (lol)
What a pleasure to have heard it once again ?
Comment is about To the ghost-dancers of the Sioux - dedicated to my good friend, Jacob (blog)
Original item by John E Marks