Thanks Jennifer......it's still up there.
Maybe that's why I'll never get a hernia?

Comment is about The Spark ! (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Hi Kate
Love this Poem. The tree here is personalised and full of character. "her instinct to embrace overrides her need to reach for the sky"

One of my favourite POTW submissions.
Well done. I look forward to reading more.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thank you everybody.

I really did join the conga on board ship for Australia....the thought of that deed still makes me squirm in utter embarrassment.... how could I have sunk so low; must have been the duty free grog !

Comment is about The Spark ! (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Hi Kate, what I liked in this poem was the idea of how most people are not interested in the wonders of Nature (which are freely given) and pass on by completely oblivious. Very thoughtful poem, well done.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Have you been talking to my husband?

Comment is about Last Night (blog)

Original item by Stephen Mellor

I love this - it is such an important message and you have achieved it without accusations or pomposity.

This poem is a gentle reminder of our reponsibilities to those we don't know.

A clumsy word could devastate a sensitive soul or inflame a defensive one.

'STORIES UNTOLD' should be prominantly displayed in every school and public place for all to see.

Comment is about Stories Untold (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Trouble is, when you throw pebble after pebble after peddle aimed at the same thing it produces an unwanted cumulative effect.

Comment is about Risky Poet (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Could have been me speaking Stephen.

Comment is about Last Night (blog)

Original item by Stephen Mellor

A very dramatic sample Jordyn.
It screams love, passion and, total possession of another.
Terrific....but also frightening !

Dave

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

You are right Jason.
Too often we have preconceived opinions that we are loath to abandon.

There may be safety in caution, but sometimes it can be exhilarating to just close your eyes and jump in !

Comment is about Stories Untold (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Don,

No apologies are needed as it is the responsibility of poets to be forthright, to be the voice of dissent and tidal waves can be very effective in achieving this. Send us a few tsunamis.

Thank you

Keith

Comment is about Risky Poet (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Really good, but my heart goes out to you. I have some constant daily pain and know how bad that can be, but nothing like this.

Great poem ?

Comment is about Chronic pain (blog)

Original item by Laura Heydon

Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement. Still a work in progress.

Comment is about The Grandeur of Her Reign (blog)

Original item by Npaub Lis

Really sad, really real, and really resonant. I loved it Jennifer but beautifully sad.

Comment is about Regrets (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

I can feel this as I read each word, it's so on point and so good. Well done.

Comment is about Uneasy Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Damon Blackery

Always a pleasure Keith. You are very kind. John

You can cut all the flowers but you
cannot keep spring from coming.

Pablo Neruda

Comment is about Remains (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Well done Keith...I was shaking toward the end.

Comment is about The Purge of Victory (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks Keith for the like! Jennifer

Comment is about Regrets (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Jennifer,

Thank you for your comment. I enjoy trying different styles of poetry which could be described as impressionist or surrealist. There are a few members on the site who are very accomplished in this realm. Perhaps a joint might fire the imagination but I shall stick with tea and biscuits.

Much appreciated,

Keith

Comment is about The Purge of Victory (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Another fascinating, thought-provoking and, above all, superbly crafted article, John. Highly readable too (i.e. I only had to look up two words this time). Thank you.

Comment is about Ted Hughes, eco-criticism and the common reader (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Really funny - agree about the thongs!!!!

Jennifer

Comment is about The Spark ! (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Very original and clever. Interesting comparisons.

Jennifer

Comment is about Y Lolfa (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Dearest creative poetess Lisa .. thank you so much for reading my simple poem and writing your valuable comment .. I fully agree with your view of happiness Lisa.

Comment is about Save to live (blog)

Original item by Farag M. Afify

beautiful, gentle, comforting and full of warmth.
just love it.

Comment is about Life And Friendships (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

SSSHHHHHH! PLEASE!. Only positive fact that, thank God, I am female. Suppose the only diff is that I get in trouble with my men!

Jennifer

Comment is about Hearing Loss (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Really beautiful and moving. Lucky to have the 'eternal bond of mother and father' in this day and age, although it can never be completely denied.

Jennifer

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

Original item by trevor homer

I love this poem
thank you fot it.

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

Original item by trevor homer

Liked this! Very relieved to hear it doesn't apply to you! Can't keep up with your immense creativity!

Jennifer

Comment is about POSITIVE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Succinct and successful in describing the essence of friendship.

Comment is about Life And Friendships (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

More enjoyment from this source - information of an interesting albeit questionable sort, with a great pay-off! To which I merely
add -
Eh...what was that? ?

Comment is about Hearing Loss (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Help! Had you been smoking something special? Great writing anyway - liked the last five lines as contrast.

Jennifer

Comment is about The Purge of Victory (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hello again Richard! Confirm I think this definitely deserved more likes!!!! Jennifer

Comment is about Pondweeds (blog)

Original item by Richard Alfred

-beautiful poem - well deserved congratulations. We do definitely tend to overlook trees, especially in rundown urban areas.

Jennifer

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Along with Neruda we have two poets who were mudered either for their sexuality or politics. Both men were giants in the literary world and champions in the cause for freedom. This poem is a fitting tribute to one of them.
Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about Remains (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Tasteless sip
empty bottle
as life
itself just
fades away.

Comment is about Bright Day Detail.jpg (photo)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Lovely poem, Kate - really thought provoking.

Well done on poem of the week.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

The day is coming
sunshine may it be
rain I can do without
it mirrors the darkness

I have left behind

Comment is about Bright Day.jpg (photo)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thanks for your appreciation.. ?

Comment is about Dileep Jain (poet profile)

Original item by Dileep Jain

awesome!

waiting to see more such gems from you! ?

Comment is about mona s (poet profile)

Original item by mona s

Thank you Stu, I appreciate that man

Comment is about The Sea As Sigil (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

Wow that's an amazing comment. Thanks very much man

Comment is about Sentience (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

I have to hand it to you mate, you are a good poet, extraordinary in imagination and talent. With every word you take the reader with you .
Recently you have produced work on this site which cannot be equalled.

Thank you indeed.
Keith

Comment is about Sentience (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

These short line's
Speak absolute volumes

Incredible
Thank you for sharing x

Comment is about autonomous (blog)

Original item by nunya

Time is indeed precious, to help another" if and when one can , does bring alot of happiness to anothers life.

What a beautiful piece. Great job my friend ?

Comment is about Save to live (blog)

Original item by Farag M. Afify

Absolutely beautiful
And what a lovely friend you are?

Comment is about Life And Friendships (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Thank you for sharing this nice poem dear poetess kate.

Comment is about autonomous (blog)

Original item by nunya

I am reading about the Jungian shadow at the moment. Very interesting.

Thanks for this, Jason.

Comment is about I Cast A Shadow (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Beautifully put!

Comment is about Y Lolfa (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

True, and a little bit of darkness that cannot be denied. I think it was Jung who said you must embrace your shadow if you ever want to control it. Thank you both.?

J.

Comment is about I Cast A Shadow (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

A thoughtful and evocative piece of work - I echo its sentiments

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Pay Attention’ by Kate G (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck