<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 19:08
Brilliant. You've got 'em all in there Tim.
Are we meant to suggest the last word? If so I'll guess the word 'right'.
Comment is about One sandwich short (blog)
Original item by Tim Ellis
Thanks, Ray. Winter is hibernation time. But I'll try and get some more poems out.
Comment is about Give Me Silence (blog)
Original item by Karen Ankers
I've produced a free ebook in pdf format of 30 poems on a Sandwich theme, which I wrote in April for NaPoWriMo. This one's the title poem. If you pop over to my website you can have a copy. Did I mention it's FREE?
https://birdbard.weebly.com/free-book.html
Comment is about One sandwich short (blog)
Original item by Tim Ellis
Motivation takes many forms and guilt need not apply.
I always likes Schultz and his cartoon strip. Snoopy is on the ball with his observation. After all, it surely only lazy
to be idle when there are things to do that need doing -
and only then!
Comment is about The Trouble is the Clubbers (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
A succinct summation of the consolation of age - the sun-like unremitting radiance that shines through the facia
that nature provides for the fading flesh.
Comment is about The beauty of Age (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
I'm sure this will make up for the dereliction of those like me this time around. Besides, it used many of the words I might have utilised so I feel better about my decision.
Comment is about Motivation (blog)
Original item by Becky Who
Hi DK - my career largely consisted of "people watching"
but at that stage of life, an active interest in poetry was not involved. In my retirement, waiting rooms might certainly
be source of poetical ponderings but I usually have other
things (like treatment ?) on my mind. However, I might
find something in future experience that sees me look to
humour for a poem when I'm next due for the needle or drill!
Cheers.
MC
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
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I liked the poem earlier Keith. I wanted to revisit it to read it again before commenting.
Such a sad and solemn time of year.
We remember those lost, not only in The Great War, but all the others that have followed. The Falklands particularly sticks in my own mind. Watching the horror unfold on our screens playing out day after day. It brought the realities right into our living rooms.
All the atrocities that continue, without it would seem..pause..
Do those in charge ever learn the lessons.
Comment is about Not in our Name (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Some explanation is due to Taylor about my comment that
"it takes two to tango". This was intended in the
context of the title and apparent intent of the poem, not in the sort of tragic medical condition she describes. But
the policeman's advice was in her own best interest - and
was taken, no doubt with all the emotional trauma it must
have involved. I can tell you from my own experience in years of dealing with cases of marital fall-out/assault etc.-
long discussions and well-meant advice were invariably
greeted with non-compliance by the recipient (women in
all cases I refer to) - as if they WANTED to believe they
could redeem their assailant and change his ways. It is
this that modern society tends to ignore when endlessly
entertaining accusations of "neglect" by the forces of law
and order in such cases in the past. The reality was(uncomfortable to admit?) very different.
Comment is about Disrespect Can Lead To Domestic Violence. Stop It Where It Starts (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
The sensuality of this poem is palpable Jon..a real beauty..?
Comment is about Longing (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
I agree with Keith well constructed..excellent poem. Thank you for sharing..❤
Comment is about Humans: the race that plagues the Earth (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
Still laughing D.K. chasing words, my constant state..?
Comment is about Speed Demon (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Lovely poem Jennifer. It conjures up many tranquil Highland gardens I have visited over the years.
Comment is about ‘The Legacy’ by Jennifer Malden is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Words of hope as we all go through the ageing process.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The beauty of Age (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Watch out for a parenthesis as you might get stuck down a cul-de-sac.
Keith
Comment is about Speed Demon (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Hayley,
This is a well constructed poem which is raw in its truth and fully embraces reality. Dare I say we think alike as I share so much that you have so eloquently written.
Well done and thank you
Keith
Comment is about Humans: the race that plagues the Earth (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 14:04
Thank you for your comment Taylor and the like Anya, very much appreciated.
All the best des
Comment is about The beauty of Age (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 11:51
At least you were not Under the concrete!
wink.)
Comment is about Taylor Crowshaw (poet profile)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 11:29
Motivated to write a motivational piece entitled Motivation? Oooo my head hurts.
Anyone remember Mr. Motivator on breakfast TV about 20 years ago? Used to do keep fit.
Comment is about Motivation (blog)
Original item by Becky Who
Big Sal
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 11:08
Lovely to see your work again Karen. I was checking out your pamphlet yesterday! Plenty of power in that mind of yours for apt description of the season's secrets.
Ray
Comment is about Give Me Silence (blog)
Original item by Karen Ankers
Like it Hugh..?
Comment is about Amelia the young witch from Sabden does it again (blog)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 08:14
It takes quite a lot of willpower to do nothing Don.
Comment is about The Trouble is the Clubbers (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Roedd Thomas Cennech Davies yn bregethwr a bardd adnabyddus o gymoedd Cymru. Bu'n frawd i Rhys John Davies aelod undeb llafur Prydeinig ac aelod o'r Blaid Lafur yn gwasanaethu yn y Llywodraeth Lafur gyntaf yn 1924.
Comment is about My Sunset Haiku as a Sunset Englyn (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
I particularly enjoyed your YouTube video, Janey.
A slightly different take from the 1960's:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmsaNrf7FSU
Comment is about Plasticiser (a plastic rap) (blog)
Original item by Janey Colbourne
Ooo, my word, Jon! Have you been on the oysters?
Comment is about Longing (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Many thanks, Taylor. There is something seductive about a wood fire. It is more than heat; it is a spectacle. No-one can sit by a fire and not look at it.
The morning's have been cool, Ray. Not as cold as mid-winter but it's the sudden shock of losing all that unseasonal warmth and sunshine we've enjoyed this year.
Comment is about THE LOG BURNING FIRE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you very sincerely Keith. The 'West' holds a heavy responsibility for colluding with the Turks (under the guise of NATO) and letting Daesh slaughter and enslave the Yezedi. Unsurprising, given the Turks' history of genocide against Christians (1915-22) and the ethnic cleansing of Constantinople.
Comment is about YEZEDI (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
John,
Many are aware of this tragedy from the media but how can we begin to imagine the impact of what took place on the lives of these people. Why do the wicked prosper?; a cry heard throughout the ages. Why?
Thank you for highlighting this so eloquently
Keith
Comment is about YEZEDI (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Hi Taylor,
It was a real pleasure to be included in Poesis because it's a quirky little mag that's obviously a bit different and the poetry is very sincere. The editors seem to have a unique perspective and publish stuff which most conformist UK mags would run a mile from, probably for not being clever enough. I've only read your poems so far but look forward to the rest of it.
Comment is about john short (poet profile)
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Jon,
I read these words of passion and the solitary word Yearning came to mind. That desire that breaks loose and leaves behind any thought of a vocabulary.
A flash of inspiration?
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Longing (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Good poem D.K. I was once quoted an outrageous amount for some concreting..I said fine and it almost ended in divorce..?
Comment is about Hat Trick (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Two months into my marriage my husband through no fault of his own had a crash. He almost died and was left with serious head injuries. He became increasingly violent as Drs warned me he would due to the area of damage. It does not always take two to tango, he would fly into a rage for no reason. Anyway long story short after two years of hell a policeman said to me and I quote, "If he kills you it will be your fault, due to his injury he cannot help these outbursts. You can leave him and should." I left that day
he has been on his own for the last 36yrs although we have a son. He does not remember any of it.
I have had a happy marriage and count myself very lucky.
My advice to anyone in a violent relationship..get out while you can. It is not easy he still attacked me after we separated, until my present husband confronted him.
Comment is about Disrespect Can Lead To Domestic Violence. Stop It Where It Starts (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
And this is where it all began (ha ha!)
Comment is about IMG_20181102_142400427.jpg (photo)
Original item by john short
Thanks Ray and Taylor for your appreciative comments.
Comment is about ROSE (blog)
Original item by john short
Very affecting because it intrigues me into a state of curiosity satisfied, John. A lovely piece of turned writing with a dash of wit too. Always a pleasure.
Ray
Comment is about ROSE (blog)
Original item by john short
Sat by a log fire reading this wonderful poem..?
Comment is about THE LOG BURNING FIRE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 3rd Nov 2018 19:34
A well constructed poem, and I agree with the sentiment about saving the planet, but why is it always the UK and USA that are singled out? I believe we both do a lot to clean up our act. Have you seen the pollution coming out of chimneys in China? Or plastic clogging up rivers in the third world?
I for one constantly give thanks that I am privileged to have the right to live in the UK.
Comment is about Humans: the race that plagues the Earth (blog)
Original item by HayzTee