Thanks for the kind comments as always guys. We had fun with this theme, didn't we? I nearly didn't make it - stayed up too late the night before trying to finish researching it. So maybe a few rhymes are a little contrived...
Comment is about Jack (blog)
Original item by Becky Who
Taylor and Hugh,
Thank you for your kind comments. These guide me more than you know.
Keith
Comment is about Winter´s Icy Blast (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
This is a beautiful and well-crafted poem, thank you for sharing and congratulations on POTW. I do hope you give open-mic nights another go - they can be really special and bring a whole new dimension to the poetry experience.
Comment is about ‘Glenbrittle - the loch’ by Alan Travis Braddock is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
I hope you'll give another open mic night a try somewhere, Alan. First impressions can be deceptive, particularly if you don't know many people there. Many open mics down our way in t'south are dominated by older people, rather than youngsters. And here comes the plug ... if you're ever in Surrey, do look us up at Write Out Loud Woking, third Thursday of the month. That goes for everyone else, too!
Comment is about ‘Glenbrittle - the loch’ by Alan Travis Braddock is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
This is indeed a finely crafted poem, the waves and shingle making beautiful music together. And I sense a climate change theme there, too.
Comment is about ‘Glenbrittle - the loch’ by Alan Travis Braddock is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
"Jack frost dances with glee
scattering white dust for us all to see."
Great line implanted in my mind for future use.
Comment is about Winter´s Icy Blast (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Great poem full of feeling and true words.
Comment is about The Space Of A Lifetime (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Pictures around the house incite our memories to flow,
As into the past we frequently do go.
Comment is about The Dance (blog)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
I make them out of cherry wood, Brian.
Comment is about CONCRETING THE GARDEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Brian
Here is a link to China's new 'toilet revolution'
https://youtu.be/g8t_1zuIXFI
Comment is about World Toilet Day 19 November (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 19th Nov 2018 08:14
Log tables John? You're in the dark ages. Oh that's right I remember...you're oop north! Lol
Comment is about CONCRETING THE GARDEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Many thanks for your thoughts, fellas.
I’m going to have to get the log tables out to check your answer, Brian and for full marks I would need to see you working-out.
Comment is about CONCRETING THE GARDEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 19th Nov 2018 08:01
Don - I can't imagine what life is like for these people. But Britain had no sanitation a few hundreds years ago but we evolved and developed. Other countries already have some infrastructure which they can extend, but what do they do? They spend the money on military and space projects.
Comment is about World Toilet Day 19 November (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Excellent Don... Awareness Poet should be your title. ❤
Comment is about World Toilet Day 19 November (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Mon 19th Nov 2018 03:22
Thank you Martin the Elder
for your comment on "The Space of a Lifetime".
I think you can put down your sign now.
We know you are a poet in fine standing.
Besides, aren't your arms getting tired?
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
Mon 19th Nov 2018 03:18
thank you for your comment on
"The Space of a Lifetime'.
You comment frequently. I appreciate that.
I hope I am not taking up your valuable time.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Mon 19th Nov 2018 03:16
thank you so muchfor your comment on
"The Space of a Lifetime".
Now I have the will to go on.
Comment is about Taylor Crowshaw (poet profile)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
Big Sal
Mon 19th Nov 2018 03:10
The way you structured the words in this piece is superb. Really excellent rhythm of imagination by picking up on all the subtle hints and words of longing.
If I may be so bold, I'd like to say that your writing continues to improve every day. (Not like it was ever bad, mind you)?
Comment is about The Dance (blog)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
Oh, John, Brian has done me a favour
I don't have to tax my poor mind
He's usually pretty good with calculations
The total to me looks just fine ?
Comment is about CONCRETING THE GARDEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The best thing is when you think you've made a mistake, but it turns out golden! Love it.
Comment is about My Dad Said (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thank you all for taking the time to read and again for your comments, they really help ❤️ Much love
Comment is about The Stranger (blog)
Original item by Ria Richardson
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 18th Nov 2018 23:34
John - It's late, I'm tired, and I haven't double checked my figures...but by my reckoning you'll need 44 cubic yards (rounded up) which will cost £597/6/0 plus VAT of £119/9/2 (assuming rate of 20%) which comes to a grand total of £716/15/2. I recommend adding a couple of cubic yards to allow for wastage.
Does this help at all?
Comment is about CONCRETING THE GARDEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Concrete a garden? Were you a land speculator in another existence?!
If this change is a financial worry
And sovereignty has no allure,
You could choose between Strasbourg slurry
And a muckspread of Brussels manure! ?
Comment is about CONCRETING THE GARDEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
You have created a build up of tension with this poem so beautifully with that sudden release at the end.
Nice one
Comment is about Not Today ... (blog)
Original item by Ria Richardson
I think that you have used the word Jack to really good effect. Now I am familiar with your style I can imagine you performing this.
nice one
Comment is about Jack (blog)
Original item by Becky Who
A lot summed up by the brevity of words.
Nice one
Comment is about Ache (blog)
Original item by Megan Jones
Why oh why am I not surprised !
Comment is about Yoshitoka Sakurada : Japan's Minister of Cybersecurity (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I love both the tenor and the use of the words of this poem. It has a style and rhythm all of its own
Nice one
Comment is about Quaker With a Vengeance (blog)
Original item by 220August
I just love the simplicity of this poem and the real sense of atmosphere that it generates.
Wonderful stuff
Comment is about Return (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Ah memories sweet memories. memories to be cherished!
Well put Taylor, nicely said
Nice one
Comment is about The Dance (blog)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
Sun 18th Nov 2018 21:25
I agree great rhythm and flow Keith. I love the subject matter beautiful..?
Comment is about Winter´s Icy Blast (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Nice rhythm to this. Thank you ?
Comment is about Complicated Man (blog)
Original item by Stuart Clark
It is very true we just shrink and fade away..so sad. Lovely poem DK?
Comment is about The Space Of A Lifetime (blog)
Original item by d.knape
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Sun 18th Nov 2018 20:19
Martin, Hannah and Kevin,
Thank you for your comments as they are very much appreciated. Kevin, it will be my first English winter in ten years and believe me I have all that is necessary to survive it........I hope.
Thank you again,
Keith
Comment is about Winter´s Icy Blast (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
No one who knew the world she knew
This is a line that sums this poem up very wel for me on a subject that can be very much closer to some of us than others.
Nice one
Comment is about The Space Of A Lifetime (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Numbers do seem to have a Hugh bearing and weight in our lives together with words. But numbers are not always by what we want to be known. A well thought out piece
Nice one
Comment is about Weigh Day (blog)
Original item by Shannon Louise Guild
Keith. It sounds like living abroad all that time has turned you nesh.
I hope that you are up to a cold British winter, cos they're forecasting a stinker this year.
loved the poem
Cheers Kevin
Comment is about Winter´s Icy Blast (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A stupendous description on watching life as it literally floats by from a good vantage point
Nice one
Comment is about an exploration (blog)
Original item by walkingman
Big Sal
Sun 18th Nov 2018 19:07
Thanks for reading and commenting, it is noted and appreciated.
?
Comment is about walkingman (poet profile)
Original item by walkingman
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 18th Nov 2018 18:31
Your writing is always deep and beautiful.
Hannah
Comment is about Always Yesterday (blog)
Original item by Taylor Crowshaw
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 18th Nov 2018 18:30
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 18th Nov 2018 18:19
'Night rules day'
Beautiful atmospheric poem.
Hannah
Comment is about Winter´s Icy Blast (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 18th Nov 2018 18:16
I really enjoyed this poem.
Nature and the elements while people struggle to relate to one another.
Great.
Hannah
Comment is about First Snow (blog)
Original item by Joanna Halliday
Don Matthews
Mon 19th Nov 2018 10:39
I like this ?
Comment is about BLOOD (blog)
Original item by Eric James