Cynthia, thank you so much for your welcome, lovely to hear from you. Paul

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Thanks again for encouraging comment Paul. 'Last Orders' is one of a group of poems which will be in my new collection After Hours to be published next April by Cultured Llama.

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Welcome to WOL. Paul. I've not been much on line these past weeks, but will certainly follow up on your work already posted.

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Hazel, I happened to stumble upon your profile. Call it serendipity. The universe moves in mysterious way I guess, all we have to do is be receptive.

I'd like to know more about your Mindfulness practice.
Then I would like to share my beliefs on it.

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Hi Greg Good to hear from you and pleased that my little vignette has gained your approval!

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Just to say thanks for liking World of Plastic AM. A beacon of interest is always nice in a sea of indifference. I just read your sample poem, and would like to say I admire the feistiness and resilience of soul that it expresses. Some clever lines, a sort of rally cry. Go for it!!

Ray

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HI Tom Thanks for kind comment on Art Pepper.

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thanks for commenting on 'Olive' Jeff
BURP
Ian

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thanks for commenting on 'Olive' Raj
BURP
Ian

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Hello Paul,
Thank you for your kind comments on I'd.
A small observation about the fact that none know us better than ourselves.

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Thanks for taking time to read my stuff Andy, appreciated mate. Take care.....Jeff....

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Hi Paul, yes Art was, sadly, a junky for many years and also got dragged into armed robbery, but he did straighten himself out and had a great comeback later in life.

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Hi Ray Glad that you are also a jazz fan!

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Thanks for your retrospective comment on I wanna be like Elvis Lynn. That's just a wonderful tale and a great experience. I've worked as a pianist with a few Elvis impersonators and his spell still reigns. Lucky you! Did you score on the plane or while grounded? (You needn't answer that!)

Ray

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sorry mate - missed your comment on 'Cold Hearted' - glad you liked it - hoping to revisit the place soon
Ian

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Thanks for your kind comments Lynn, very encouraging! Paul

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Thanks for taking time to read my stuff. I know some of it is extremely adult orientated, but the more serious stuff seems to appeal...keep posting your work Raj & take care...Jeff....

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What a life you have had! An artist, a salesman and now a gift to those of us that think too much lol Glad you are back writing I enjoy your work.

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(just in case you miss this on my blog, thought I'd post it here, too).

Thanks Lynn, you are totally right. And, I'm sure you'll know from your work in the world of entertainment, laughter is genuinely infectious!

I once taught a session on laughter to groups of patients with chronic pain. In my opening spiel, I described a scenario and asked the group to try hard not to laugh. Always, once one person smirked, chuckled or laughed, the whole group started and it really set the scene for people to 'let go', often for the first time in ages. People would say that they felt like their 'old selves' again and yearned to regain their sense of humour. Powerful stuff this laughter treatment! Thanks again. Paul

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Hi Paul Thanks for kind comment re my poems. You might like to check out the poetry journal I co-edit called The High Window. Here's a link:
https://thehighwindowpress.com/
David

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Hi David, thanks. After just a week on this site I am very taken by the quality of work by poets like yourself. I aim to read more of your work. Best wishes, especially for 2017. Paul

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Hi Jeffl Thanks for comms on my photo girl. David

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Hi Paul Thanks for comms on my photo girl. David

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Hi again Andy. I've just read your post here. I am so grateful that you have taken the time to write. You have made me think....maybe writing lyrics has helped with writing poetry, especially in terms of rhythm and, yes, music can be an inspiration to write.

It seems strange that, although I've had research published (and football articles), I did not feel my poetry skills were honed enough to seek publication. But, after just a few days on WoL, I feel very inspired and encouraged by the feedback from yourself and a few others. It's a great community to be part of.

Thanks again, and good luck to you, too. Yes, it really would be good to meet up at some point in future.

Finally, very best wishes if you celebrate Christmas. My partner and I are strict bah-humbuggers! Paul

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Looking forward to reading more princess (;

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Will a Brexiter ever admit they were wrong, even when democracy is destroyed in those countries that only joined because they wanted to be with us.

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You know, the mind is an odd thing. I recently heard (through a post here on WoL) of someone who referred to Hitler as a house painter. Read some time on the "Red House Report" or maybe about the gas chambers--"the little red house" or the "little white house" at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

elP

ps
Sellers' comedy was brilliant. It seems to me that comedy isn't only meant to make people laugh--it should also make them examine the world around them a little more closely. Though, it's likely that those who would've benefited most from understanding it simply couldn't understand it.

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Happy Christmas Nicole. Peace and love to you and your loved ones. ♥

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Wonderful writing and songs, i also starting late in life as a writer junior to you at 54.
Thank you for sharing

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Farwell to Ziggy too ! What great man, we have to take up the challenge.

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Hi Paul, A similar story here from me on poetry, thought different life. I think life have given me the experiences to now go out there and express my views. I sense the same spirit. I really like your style writing too.

My poems often come from listening to music first, I wonder if your work still has that underlying backing sounds from your early years.

Good luck and hopefully we will bump into each other in the real world and not just the virtual.
Andy M Cash

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Love it it Kwin.
You have opened that cage and invited the other to come out and soar free with gay abandon. After the struggle, the release. And then restoration!

Strangely enough the stifling, snooty corporate world has brought both of us here. This is my shrine.

Nice work. Keep on magnetizing and manifesting that wonderful soul within.

Love&Light.
Raj

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Hi Laura. Thanks so much for your congrats on POTW. A wee bit of the old kudos goes a long way! I hope you enjoyed your trip down south. The home fires are definitely burning. Trouble is I found some queen wasps on a lot I ordered, and they ended up flying round the lounge!
Happy Xmas m'lady. x

Ray

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Welcome to WOL. And 'Peace' to you too. That photo up top reminds me of Bermuda so much; there is nothing like a coastline, however meagre the water.

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Howdy Ray - sorry, not been around much, but just catching up and wanted to congratulate you on your POTW ? Well done, and thoroughly deserved ?

Hope your home fires are burning ?

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I love that sample! Jeff.....

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Thank you Andy.
I write to share, to nourish and generate energy. Feed
back like yours inspires me to reach out even wider.

We are after all one universal tribe.

Be Blessed!

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Hi Stephanie, Like you I have written about the "vote" and two of my poems on here are on the subject. One written before we knew, We are European and the other after called No. This is interesting times and writing about them is something worth doing. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

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Harry
many thanks for commenting on 'Advent' - glad you liked it - your comments are always helpful, constructive and insightful - I really do appreciate them. I like the 'why hast thou forsaken me' twist and will have a play with that if you don't mind me using it(?).
Hope you're keeping well - and best wishes for Christmas and the new year - hope to see you somewhere soon
Ian

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Thanks for commenting on 'Advent' Mike - I'm really pleased that you liked it - hope you're keeping well - best wishes of the season mate
Ian

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RAj,
I like your sample work and I am looking forward to seeing more. The subject of human interaction is close to my heart and something I have tried to cover in my own work. Let you I have only just decided to share it on here. Good luck! Andy

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This sounds nice... It makes sense! Just write what is in your mind. Let your thoughts tour you into the world of poetry. Use your imagination. your emotions, visualization and write every thoughts in your mind.

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Thank you very much AM Cash feels good to share helps heal wounds right

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Well done on poem of the week, though The Cuckoo... Is still my favourite. Danny Boyle was a founder of Home in Manchester, a great place and somewhere close to my heart, he is gearing up for Trainspotting 2, I expect he will do a q&a there. Do not know himself though.

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Just come back from seeing trainspotting live in London. They played the Smiths Asleep....fit perfectly. Jeff....

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I love John Cooper Clarke too .... From the same city.

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Hi Jeff, appreciate the positive feedback!

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I love the way you tell your stories x

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I like your sample Mr Cash. Where's the rest?

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Look at all the fab former names listed here. Wow! I'll try to catch up with some more reading, but short on time now.

Regards, and Happy Christmas,

Cynthia

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