Big Sal
Wed 10th Oct 2018 12:39
Big Sal
Wed 10th Oct 2018 12:39
Like a soldier's ode to the home he left behind. Great piece. ?
Comment is about Grimoire of a RaVeN Poetry of a twisted mind (blog)
Original item by RaVeN Mathews )0(
Saba Noor
Wed 10th Oct 2018 11:33
Your style is very unique in comparison to other folks I've read stuff from. Thanks for posting when you've got the opportunity, Guess I'll just bookmark this page and keep visiting https://sadpoetrypub.com/
Comment is about Me Not Me (blog)
Original item by Joanna Halliday
Thanks for a wonderful review Greg, and it was really lovely to see you again and catch up. I was immensely proud of every poet who performed over the weekend, and really could not have asked for better.
Big Sal - epic is the word ?
Comment is about Laura Taylor, London, 2018 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Yes, indeed, Brian. It’s something we don’t like owning up to, like having a pair of pink lunes.
I worried myself a little being able to recollect these characters without the need for any research.
Comment is about CROSSROADS MOTEL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
John Clarke's funeral will be this coming Friday, 12 October, at Honor Oak crematorium in south London at 10am. In the evening there will be a farewell event in his honour - Jazzman's Final Gig - at The Birds Nest, 32 Deptford Church Street, Deptford, London SE8 4RZ - 020 8692 1928. All welcome. A donation towards food provided will be appreciated.
Comment is about Jazzman John Clarke, Beat poet (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Hi MC and Brian...
Oh! I live with my hope unfurled
But I know
Anything written here will not tilt the world
Comment is about Late Wisdom (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 10th Oct 2018 08:59
Hi John - I used to watch Crossroads all the time...quite enjoyed it at the time - in retrospect I'm perhaps sorry to say.
One good thing though...it spawned Acorn Antiques.
Comment is about CROSSROADS MOTEL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Words of pure devotion.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Happy To Be Alive (blog)
Original item by Jethro Iresare
This succinct poem charaterises what so many feel in the light of war, particularly during the last century. Have you read Siegfried Sassoons´The Menim Gate?´Your poem echoes his words.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Fallen Arch (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Walking from the car park we saw that spectacular orange glow what a start to a fun filled evening - - -
One of my favourite poets on the night was Leg Before Wicket Phil
Hitting you for six
the crowd creased up
anyone with boundary frown
follow on swinging low
solid wood cricket bat
top edge flat head.
Review is about New Mills Festival Poetry Trail Round Robin on 26 Sep 2018 (event)
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 10th Oct 2018 07:59
Spot on Don...it's within us all.
Comment is about The Fallen Arch (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Wed 10th Oct 2018 07:14
Congratulations John, well deserved POTW.
All the best des
Comment is about ‘Peace, love and understanding have left the building’ is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Big Sal
Wed 10th Oct 2018 01:18
Read like wedding vows. Well done.?
Comment is about Happy To Be Alive (blog)
Original item by Jethro Iresare
The term was created at our meeting on Monday. While numbers were thin, hardened poets turn up whatever the weather.
Comment is about Hardened Poets (blog)
Original item by J F Keane
elPintor
Wed 10th Oct 2018 00:23
Ray, I'm happy to know that it sparks any thought at all--you definitely couldn't be wrong. Our minds are all so unique and there is great beauty in that.
Thank you. And thanks to you too, David and Becky.
x
Comment is about unbroken (a timeline in prepositions) (blog)
Original item by nunya
Fabulously presented thoughts a real humdinger Hazel.It's effective that you ask the question first and then give it your own individual answer, which brings a sympathetic response from our dear readers!!
Ray
Comment is about Life before death? 1 and 2 (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
Wonderful poem Keith.. Thank you ?
Comment is about The Web of Sleep (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thanks Gary. Nice to meet you. I'm here as Call Me Graham. Massive recognition to Laura Taylor for her support and encouragement.
Comment is about Graham Mckay-Smith (photo)
<Deleted User> (19836)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 21:53
<Deleted User> (19836)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 21:49
Dark and mysterious...compelling!??
Comment is about The Web of Sleep (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Hi Graham. It was a pleasure to use that line! I heard once that it was used to describe ballroom dancing. God how right you are, I wasn't always beyond reproach. Some of those gigs, dire places. It really needs a guide - Southwark Working Man's Club, Ford's Dagenham, and on the plus side Buckingham Palace and Gleneagles.
Thanks Big Sal for bringing that up. I don't decide to write to a known format really, but feel it coming on, Though this one is like a question and answer, or an interrogation in the mind. A closed loop. I think whatever we write should be framed for impact; however you think it out. Some are brilliant at structured work, and it takes discipline.
Rachel, there you go with the truth. En masse drinkers can really put the boot in of course, lurching up to the bandstand and making fools of themselves. There is humour in it though, and I have many stories....
Ray
Comment is about FUNCTION ROOM (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18118)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 21:41
Great writing as ever Keith.
A poetic description of something we all experience, yet the mystery remains.
Really enjoyed.
Hannah
Comment is about The Web of Sleep (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
This is really a tricky one Rachel - as is a series of blind alleys awaits in the past, and someone at fault that puts you where are now. That's the best I can do.
The very best as always Ray
Comment is about unbroken (a timeline in prepositions) (blog)
Original item by nunya
A cautionary guide to everyday life Hugh.
Ray
Comment is about Stress can make a mess (blog)
Original item by hugh
<Deleted User> (18118)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 21:13
Read it through twice, it's a brilliant poem.
Hannah
Comment is about Life before death? 1 and 2 (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
I know the real answer. They go in groups because hidden inside the rest room is an exotic male dancer who does a quick turn. Then they all applaud and return to the more sedate goings on elsewhere. I´ve heard them cheer.
Keith
Comment is about Women And Restrooms (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (18118)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 20:57
This is a thought provoking poem.
OK, you go into the cubicle, then come out and wash your hands. Then do your hair looking in the mirror.
Then talk about what is going on.
Sometimes the revelations are stark.
Recently with a friend, in the rest room, we saw a sign saying - hair dryer 20p. My friend yelled it was too much to pay. I said only 20p. She revealed her husband takes all her money and she has nothing, not even 20p.
Then we went outside as if nothing had been said.
Comment is about Women And Restrooms (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Captures the dedication rather well, the more you throw at them, the harder they dig in.
Ray
Comment is about Hardened Poets (blog)
Original item by J F Keane
Crossdressers may know the answer to the mystery. Just an idea. Ask the wife.
Ray
Comment is about Women And Restrooms (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thanks very much, Chris.
Comment is about Peace, love and understanding have left the building (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Tue 9th Oct 2018 19:07
And not so very far from the truth Avishek. Thank you. Jemima.
Comment is about Camera On... (blog)
Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH
Tue 9th Oct 2018 19:04
faultless description Keith. Thank you. Jemima.
Comment is about The Web of Sleep (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thoroughly enjoyed this poem.. unfortunately I am unable to enlighten you as I would have to be killed for letting you in on the secret..?
M.C. enjoyed your comments especially last three lines which made me laugh out loud.?
Comment is about Women And Restrooms (blog)
Original item by d.knape
You go from strength to strength Avishek...?
Comment is about Camera On... (blog)
Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 17:43
The last two lines are sad as they show a resigned acceptance of the situation. Like MC below I am a committed leaver, but I do see how many people have misgivings over what is to come. But the clock can't be turned back...if it could I've no doubt all the young stay-in -beds would now turn out in force to vote remain.
Comment is about Late Wisdom (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
I enjoyed this for a number of reasons but have not lost
confidence in the outcome of a return to self-determination.
In this world of machine and electronic device,
To hear we need more folk made me think twice;
With each passing day these things make our wares,
So let's keep our own folk while other lands keep theirs.
Comment is about Late Wisdom (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Powerful with good imagery. I like this.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Camera On... (blog)
Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH
Some useful reality here. Stress can be debilitating in many
scenarios, one of the more frequently met being that caused
by financial worries that have no immediate alleviation in
view. Other causes are varied and need a cool head and
dispassionate dealings if they are to be accommodated and
placed in the "no harm" bin.
But in the general sense, an old pal advised years ago:
Avoid stress - and he was right.
Comment is about Stress can make a mess (blog)
Original item by hugh
An interesting question that few if any males seem able to
answer. Perhaps the behaviour is the result of the primary
school onwards grouping of numbers of the female sex in
corners of the playground? If he were still around, perhaps Desmond Morris, the anthropologist, would come up with
an answer. And maybe men don't hang around in a "rest room" when any such behaviour might see it be an "arrest" room! ?
Comment is about Women And Restrooms (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Big Sal
Tue 9th Oct 2018 17:04
Great piece with its power evident and showing.?
Comment is about Camera On... (blog)
Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH
Big Sal
Tue 9th Oct 2018 17:03
Sounds epic. Glad to know poetry is alive and kicking somewhere at least.
Comment is about Laura Taylor, London, 2018 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 9th Oct 2018 15:36
Congratulations Jon...well deserved!
Comment is about ‘Peace, love and understanding have left the building’ is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
elPintor
Tue 9th Oct 2018 15:11
Thanks for reading, Sal. I don't want to give the impression of being unappreciative--I need encouragement probably as much as anybody. Often, I feel a bit too paralyzed to say much of anything. As much as I try to get around that, I guess I just need to accept it as part if me.
Comment is about unbroken (a timeline in prepositions) (blog)
Original item by nunya
I liked that a lot - particularly as it offers a hope that I'm not sure is deserved at the moment... but we have to, of course. It reminded me a little of Leonard Cohen chatting between songs! Really good!
Comment is about Peace, love and understanding have left the building (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Hello William,
I enjoyed reading the words you wrote in your sample as they are spoken from the heart, that storehouse where all poetry comes from. Keep writing and let´s see some more of your wrork..
Keith
Comment is about william thompson (poet profile)
Original item by william thompson
Big Sal
Wed 10th Oct 2018 12:40
The repetition of the chorus stanza nails home the message. Well done.?
Comment is about October 10 - World Mental Health Day (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan