Ray
I have a terrible confession - I am going to have to whisper it - i like bagpipes - I like men in kilts with sporrans and dirks. i like the way they swagger and strut.

Am I going to get kicked of WoL?

I shall creep away now and seek solace in a chocolate egg.

Dorothy ?

Comment is about A JOCULAR AND DERISIVE POEM WHAT I WROTE WITH A SUITABLY LONG TITLE TO GET EVERYBODY'S ATTENTION - CLEVER EH? (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Whilst travelling in Europe by train for a month in 1972 I met a young Scotsman similarly travelling and carrying his bagpipes with him. He nearly got them stolen in Dusseldorf and had to chase an Arab down the platform!

Comment is about A JOCULAR AND DERISIVE POEM WHAT I WROTE WITH A SUITABLY LONG TITLE TO GET EVERYBODY'S ATTENTION - CLEVER EH? (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks, MC. We will be down in Dorset and Devon on hols soon if you you fancy meeting up for a drink.

Comment is about HOW FRAGILE ALL THIS IS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

horse flies.

Comment is about Carol Ann Duffy leads reading of poems about loss of insects in last act as poet laureate (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Just returned from a break and found my comment placed when
away frolicking in far-off Devon isn't to be seen! Strange!!
The politicians went their own way and merely set the lead - and the excuses so frequently heard.

Comment is about HOW FRAGILE ALL THIS IS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

High rise madness soon became madder
When Don descended from his ladder
But sadly not in the way he meant to -
One wonders where his rhythm went to?
………………………………………………….

Hope you mend quickly!

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks, Jason!!!

Comment is about Thursdays at the expensive cafe (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

I decided to watch the subject of this blog talking to the Oxford Union
(on YouTube) and determined to see it through. His clear disenchantment with the lack of response to the worrying behaviour
of those he has in his sights whilst his own words and deeds are
quickly "jumped on" was clear and there is something in his
reasoning that needs addressing. There are none so blind as those who will not see. And here's another: the road to hell is paved with
good intentions.

Comment is about Mr Robinson (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

Keith

You are correct. In many of my works there's a a struggle between the abstract "old ways" panoramic thinking that directly conflicts with societal demands to be shaven down and fit into an organizational structure. This structure has to make sense, and it has to make the right kind of sense, and it most be a 'productive' kind of sense (the definition of productivity left wholly to be determined by a rubric written via the same party that gives each and every person coming into adulthood an ultimatum)

This is a theme I struggle with greatly in my personal life. How do you meter a balance between self sustainability whilst maintaining the more cumbersome parts of ones soul? With which vices, hobbies, and perversions does one fill the holes with, post surgery? From whence does one newly derive meaning after the old source is cut off?

part of growing up I guess, and to me it's the worst part. Maybe I'll never get there.




Martin

Thank you. I appreciate all commentary and the more people read the better. I have one or two more worth reading and I hope you find more that resonates with you.

Thank you both for reading me.

Comment is about Crowbar 6 (blog)

Original item by Zach Dafoe

True and well penned dk. Holed-sox we no longer darn but throwaway and buy new ones. We've lost something from the old days.

Comment is about Mother's Sewing Machine (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Scary at the time, I bet. Did you mention it to Mummy when you'd grown up a bit? ?

Comment is about Playing On The River Promenade (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

The thing about English is there are so many rules - with poetry there are no rules. Thought provoking and enjoyable Josie - Thanks

Comment is about For the love of language (blog)

Original item by Josie

John, Sir, an absolutely fabulous poem! In thought, and sneaky construction. LOVE the construction! Last 'verse' is just splendid. Poetry can be so compelling.

Comment is about Chemo Session 4 (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

This 'episode' has been tickling my brain for YEARS! Finally decided to commit it to 'words'. Probably encouraged by a recent TV programme about how young children cope with challenges.

Comment is about Playing On The River Promenade (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Politicians from all parties do their best to influence others. Often we do not agree with their points of view. Tommy Robinson is no different. He actually makes many Tories and Ukippers look reasonable.

Comment is about Mr Robinson (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

Yeah, I liked that. I'll be honest, didn't think I was going to, but just goes to show you should always test your assumptions because I really liked that. Thanks Robert.

J.

Comment is about Thursdays at the expensive cafe (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Really like this Bridgett, it's very descriptive of that passive aggressive manipulative mindset. I think at some point in everybody's life we've all been judged and been guilty of judging and the thing is, telling people you don't know to fuck off is easy, but telling those you love? That's a different thing. Sometimes you have to just say, accept me as I am or fuck off.

J. x

Comment is about Perfectly Perfect (blog)

Original item by Bridgett Elizabeth

Thank you Jason! I'm really glad you like it! I had never tried this kind of formatting before but it kinda works?
Mae

Comment is about Note with Note (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

ooooooh! very good.

Dorothy

Comment is about Mr Robinson (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

Thank you to all for you thoughts. I indeed have a new well of inspiration here

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Brian

I'm pleased that you've heard of our flying doctor
And their transport of broken-rung ladders
I asked if they'd mind giving me a lift as well
Despite me being only little bit badder

Hop in mate
So here I am at Wollabong Creek Hospital for silly seniors....

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Hey Don...sorry to hear about the accident but glad you're ok. Wishing you a speedy recovery. ? ?

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks to all who like this.

Comment is about The drunk and the priest (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thanks, Ray. Ah, well. It just came out of my brain like that. ?

Comment is about The drunk and the priest (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Beautiful poem John❣️

Comment is about A re-creation (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Any talented or even mediocre musicians want to put this to music feel free. Credits to Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel for the female version.

Comment is about Mr Robinson (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

I don't buy into the argument that politicians have caused this, Steve. If we as a society are divided why should we expect that our representatives in Parliament aren't divided?

Comment is about HOW FRAGILE ALL THIS IS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Jennifer, thanks. I'm a great believer in suspended the mind, and a good start is to cover your eyes and think black - hard to do. It does at least rest the eyes , an old yoga trick.

Ray

Comment is about THE BEST CURE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for commenting 220 August; I woke up with the word and the idea just flowed - literally. Actually I think it is harder to rhyme in humorous form as it is a delicate balance. Glad you like it, cheers.

Brian, excellent point. Could the venue be transferred there? They don't have mayors though!

Thanks for liking, Jon, Lisa and Anna!

Ray

Comment is about SNEEZATHON (blog)

Original item by ray pool

That's the third time I've read this and I have to say I love it.

J. x

Comment is about Note with Note (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Classic northern humour...great stuff Kage!

Comment is about A Body In The Don (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Intriguing mixture to entice us and slightly confuse, which in this case is I think not to be probed about with, just enough to tease us Jon. There are many side shoots of possibilities to explore. Ah well....

Ray

Comment is about The drunk and the priest (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Absolutely brilliant, one of my favourites so far this year!?

J.

Comment is about A Body In The Don (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

A real work out for our minds and delectation - some clever ideas to digest, but it all wants to be read quickly and taken down in evidence! It just leaps off the page and brings joy.

Ray

Comment is about For the love of language (blog)

Original item by Josie

Thank you Rachel and Trevor. Your comments and those of others make such a difference; such a positive impact, especially when it comes from poets I respect greatly. Although I read a lot of poems on this site, I will admit I don't do much in the way of writing in the feedback section of other people's poems. There are reasons, but I will try to change this state of affairs, as an honest, well-intentioned response is the very stuff of Write Out Loud. Thanks again.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Book End' by Jonathan Humble (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I couldn't help but rhyme. It just happened.....

Fixed it ?

Comment is about tanka ? (blog)

Original item by Lisa C Bassignani

Loved it! Absolutely! The message and the means! Love the English language and love this poem!
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about For the love of language (blog)

Original item by Josie

I've often said exactly this, just not as well. Very, very good!
And yes it is a beautiful, illogical, expressive language.

J. x

Comment is about For the love of language (blog)

Original item by Josie

Hi Don! Must have been an awful fall if you were in for 6 weeks! I bought myself a wee 3 step ladder from Amazon (only 3.5 kg) for low heights (oxymoron) hoping a possible crash wouldn't be so damaging. Here in Italy the orthopaedic ward is chock full every November, because of the olive picking, (with ladders)! Most of the young are only available at weekends because working, so the older generation climb up and fall off the ladders, alas! I only have a balcony with geraniums thank God.

Look after yourself, Jennifer

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Flying Doctor to Wallabong Creek
Flying Doctor to Wallabong Creek
Come in Wallabong Creek

Bringing in a man who fell off a ladder
Not too much damage
Just one rung broken

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Liked this! English is a mongrel language so it isn't easy to form rules, especially for pronunciation - the infamous ough ending - tough - through - plough -though - etc.! Also do did and does as auxiliary verbs are mysterious to EFL learners. They try to translate them, but of course can't. Liked foul sea fowl!

Jennifer

Comment is about For the love of language (blog)

Original item by Josie

I have read this a few times and it seeps into you like the sodden pages in her book - excellent

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Book End' by Jonathan Humble (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Don
Your style is clearly not cramped. It seems to be a very drastic way of finding new subjects to write about though. just pretending would have been enough?

Take care and keep the nurses giggling.

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Josie
I did enjoy this one - but i do not feel very blessed - just dazed and confused?

i liked "with crews who cruise
past whales in Wales"

it shows how 'crewel' our language can be .
Dorothy

Comment is about For the love of language (blog)

Original item by Josie

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Comment is about 20180204_185817.jpg (photo)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

I love this poem and I'd really love to hear this read aloud. It's got real rhythm, energy and dynamism. I can really hear your strength. Thank you!

Comment is about Hurts The Same Way (blog)

Original item by Josie Harris

Thanks, Trevor.

Comment is about HOW FRAGILE ALL THIS IS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

well all right then
i will definitely keep
my pecker up
from now on.

?

Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Mae, i am so happy to read your heartwarming comments. thank you

Comment is about maybe i bloomed (blog)

Original item by Mila F.

Don, sorry to hear about your fall. No doubt this will provide you with a new well of inspiration!
Speedy recovery,
Jeannot

Comment is about My Ladder Doesn't Like Me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews