Thank you MC and Keith. MC I've plagiarised your comment and incorporated it into the poem. I think it fits. Hope you like it. John

Comment is about Out of the blue (blog)

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Keith I'm with you on this...for example - I'll never forget old whatisname.

Comment is about Forgotten forever (blog)

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Hi David--I was hoping someone would enjoy that clip along with me ;

And, hello to you too, Jon.

Goodnight from the other side ;

Comment is about göçebe (blog)

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Trevor. Thank you for your kind words. We certainly share an interest in the same poets but Frost was new to me. I shall look him up and investigate further. I am a huge admirer of Ginsberg. Keith

Comment is about trevor homer (poet profile)

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This is so beautiful

Comment is about By Lily (blog)

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Thanks Dorothy, I really do appreciate your comments and value your opinion.

J.x

Comment is about Absorbing The Day (blog)

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Really beautiful Jo.

J.

Comment is about By Lily (blog)

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Congratulations Trevor a wonderful POTW

Of late September’s sun. When questions,
Along with the lamps were lit.


I love these lines in particular

Comment is about Trevor Homer's 'When in Some Distant Time (For Imogen)’ is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks for looking in and for your comments to each of you, Martin, Desmond, and Vautaw--it's good to know when something you've written has touched someone.

Rachel

Comment is about göçebe (blog)

Original item by nunya

"lead me into the dappled wood
where spears of light hit the clay"

Gentle dreamy words and an image of peace.

lovely. Thank you

Comment is about Absorbing The Day (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

That will do nicely, Nigel.

We now have 15 poems on this tier.

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How kind Jon to say you enjoy my work. Every like you afford me ,and there have been many, are an encouragement to me. Bless you. I . Ray

Comment is about Jon Stainsby (poet profile)

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I like the connection between what is not given and what is self-supplied in these lines. Life is a continual learning process which
we tend to put into convenient "time/age" related slots given names
to signify their supposed worth. BUT -.
An enquiring mind ceaselessly burning
to know - will know in time by learning
What is actually needed to understand
And help achieving what is planned.

Comment is about My book shelf (blog)

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Add to these moments the scenes of phone-chatting victims having
their prized chatbox snatched by mobile users of the scooter variety!

Comment is about Funny Yes. Serious Very. Mobile Phone Addiction (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I guess all small boys have this monster lurking inside, to some degree or other. I plead to a couple of things I feel remorse
about even now over six decades later, but the lesson and moral of
these vivid lines were learnt in the self-knowledge that I endured - and that young sinner changed: not to a saint but to someone who
would treat creatures with care and respect as far as nature and
given circumstances would allow.

Comment is about Terence Evans (blog)

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I have a dreadful fear that this lull will herald the most dreadul blzzard. I wonder what the Leader of the Free World thinks. Thank you for this. Keithi

Comment is about Out of the blue (blog)

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And don't forget Pepy's' diary entry for January 21st 1661 - "It is strange what weather have had all this winter: no cold at all; but the ways are dusty, and the flyes (sic) fly up and down..."(etc)
We are historically used to being surprised by the elements in this benign and blessed old country of ours.

Comment is about Out of the blue (blog)

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I turned 50 last year, and l know that's not old by todays standards but you do start to recognise your mortality, and the creeping hand of age on your shoulder but, you also know the things you've learned by bitter/joyful experience, it's a trade off I suppose. This beautifully illustrates that thought. Absolutely love it.?

J.

Comment is about Evergreen (blog)

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Thanks for your like on A Pot of Gold Martin

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

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Helen's poetry will live forever; an immensely gifted poet. I expect that she is much missed by those who loved her. John

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This is a beautiful poem Trevor. Well-penned. As a father of four daughters, I identified with every word. One day back when they were small, and I was young. John

Comment is about Trevor Homer's 'When in Some Distant Time (For Imogen)’ is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Beautiful.

Comment is about Evergreen (blog)

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This poem is so delicate so beautifully written, it is a love story that I can relate to. The young do not 'own' love and nor does love die with advancing years, it increases.

Thank you so much for putting it into words.

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Jon, thanks for your comments - good, bad or indifferent, it is always nice when someone feels moved to offer a remark. At least someone is taking notice. Much appreciatted

Comment is about Jon Stainsby (poet profile)

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Thanks Jason! Reciting was never something I imagined myself doing. But I've grown a liking to it! Your encouragement really helps, it ushers me to dare more!
Thank you for all the support ?
Mae

Comment is about Mae Foreman (poet profile)

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Phil, thanks for your appreciation of my work. I like your work too and the oblique way you express language.

Comment is about mentalelf. Philk. (poet profile)

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Hi Keith - many thanks for your kind remarks re: Distant Time. I sense a kindred spirit.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thanks Kealan, I will follow the two suggested routes. We never know where we're heading, do we? I've been reading your work. You're a gifted writer. Thanks again for dropping by. John

Comment is about Thus Spoke Zarathustra (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Gorgeous

Comment is about Wild Flowers (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

It's a poem of Hope. I'm glad I came across it. Beautiful Cynthia.

Comment is about Mild February In Manchester, 2019 (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Cynthia,

This is a poem to lift hearts as it brims with joy and optimism. My garden resembles your description yet I am fearful of cutting the lawn as I might damage the snowdrops and crocuses which have all come to life and add such colour.

I hope all goes well for you
Keith

Comment is about Mild February In Manchester, 2019 (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I know it's the tail end of the month, but that's OK. I have a moment to share today, and maybe not four days from now.

I have a huge 'thumbs up' from the Christie operation, three or four more chemo sessions for unseeable cancer cells, and regular checks thereafter. I am a blessed lady.

And I'm still writing. Hallelujah!

Comment is about Mild February In Manchester, 2019 (blog)

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"in the blue- greeen meadow,
of my silent soul"

What a beautiful opening line, it immediatly calms and sooths, then to end with -

"for the aching world to behold it's beauty"

I feel both soothed and saddend.

It is an 'achingly' beautiful poem.

Comment is about Wild Flowers (blog)

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Hi Sofia, thanks for liking, "Show Me A Saint," it's really appreciated. Love your sample, and have started reading through your others. Really like them. Will come and read some more when I get chance.

J.?

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Dorothy you've put John M's poem
On a level we need to think about
We kill off these animals which are of benefit
To our natural world, there is no doubt

But these kill-offerers don't give a toss
Kill the fox, cull the badger shoot the crows
They're just little grown-up Terences
Adding to our problems and our woes

Come on the giant... ?

Comment is about Terence Evans (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

Trevor,

Congratulations on this award which is richly deserved. I too am a great fan of Eiolt, Auden, Whitman and Ginsberg as they all inspire me.

Your poem is an interwoven tapestry of beauty and imagination.
Thank you for this.

Keith

Comment is about Trevor Homer's 'When in Some Distant Time (For Imogen)’ is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi Vautaw, just wanted to say, I really like your poetry but even more now that I finally got round to listening to your readings. Really, really good. So I had to add you to my favourites. Thank you.

J.☺

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

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Oh wow! Your poem reminded me of someone or maybe 2?..Why do men like to do this ? It's so not right on their behavior ?. Despite this, your poem was very good!

Comment is about Strangers Leave Scars (blog)

Original item by Tom

Aw this is love!?

Comment is about Irresolute days (blog)

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Very lovely poem?

Comment is about For honesty and honor (blog)

Original item by Hasmukh Mehta

Wow! Incredibly beautiful piece Vautau!
Thank you ?
Mae

Comment is about Wild Flowers (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

This is beautiful! Congratulations! ?

Comment is about WHEN IN SOME DISTANT TIME [For Imogen] (blog)

Original item by trevor homer

This resonated with me Trevor I loved it.

Comment is about Trevor Homer's 'When in Some Distant Time (For Imogen)’ is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi Mae, just wanted to say how much I'm loving the readings it just adds a whole new element to your poetry. Keep it up love, sounds great.

J. x

Comment is about Mae Foreman (poet profile)

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I really like this, especially with the reading, it has a really beautiful flow. Mind you, it is read, really well which helps.?

J.

Comment is about Wild Flowers (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Made me giggle, 6 more years and I can join

Comment is about ST SAMPSON'S OVER 60's CLUB (blog)

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Made me giggle, 6 more years and I can join

Comment is about ST SAMPSON'S OVER 60's CLUB (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Do we all have a little bit of Terence tucked up iside us? (present company excepted)

Kill the the fox - it is vermin
cull the protected badger it spreads T.B.
shoot the crows even though they cleanse the fields of grubs.

Your giant is much needed.

Comment is about Terence Evans (blog)

Original item by John McDonough

I have just looked through the clips. They are so funny, i loved the bossy seal.
I think you have proved a point.

Comment is about Funny Yes. Serious Very. Mobile Phone Addiction (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank you Vautau! You are right. I do believe that many people feel the way I do.?

Comment is about Wrongdoer (blog)

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