BM - hence my reference to "two well known forms of entertainment": a certain song reprised in a certain film.
Do I have your ear now? ?
Comment is about Piggy in the middle (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Big Sal
Mon 21st Jan 2019 19:17
Yes poetry is more popular because of her, but then that's what people come to expect ALL poetry is.
Nothing against her, but there's at least 5 or 6 poets on WOL alone that would blow her out of the water.
But then again the poetry boat doesn't check for barnacles does it?
Some of these famous poets could go to school by coming down to earth. Until more poets that deserve the spotlight get it, all I can do is give her a congrats and demand more people read more people's work.
I guess like Attila said huh, "Most people ignore most poetry because MOST POETRY IGNORES MOST PEOPLE."?
Comment is about Bestselling poet Rupi Kaur leads way as poetry sales soar by 12% (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 21st Jan 2019 17:53
Can no-one see the derivative of this? Gerry Rafferty's STUCK IN THE MIDDLE WITH YOU.
Comment is about Piggy in the middle (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
DK if you want to cash in on the death bandwagon you have to aim a little higher. I mean why write obits when it's the undertakers who are creaming in the cash?
All you need is a black suit and a mournful expression.
If you have at least one of those you are halfway there !
(only joking)
Dave
Comment is about Another Line Of Work (blog)
Original item by d.knape
A combination of Ogden Nash and Spooner. Welcome!
Comment is about Disorientated (2) (blog)
Original item by David Gabriel Caplan
Nice one Trevor. We (well, maybe most of us) know just what you mean.
But revision is a decision
That might defeat derision.
Comment is about Self-Doubt (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
The origin from whatever source - has welcome wit combined with a
contemporary take on two well-known forms of entertainment.
My family research reveals old connections that existed between
this side of the Irish Sea and Ireland back in the day. These are
missed over here when the right of Ireland (Eire) to be self-governing
and free from the "yoke" of control by Parliament here stands as a
reminder that the same right is sought by England from the yoke of
the EU....now that enlightenment about how membership has been
foisted upon it via lack of truth and ongoing dissembling from the
past and present occupants of Parliament. Give them all lie-detector
tests!
Comment is about Piggy in the middle (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
The world always has a place for fun - and when that also includes
wit - a rare commodity in today's vulgar times, then so much the better.
Spare us the pretentious...the pseudo-serious,
That seem designed to bore and weary us. ?
Comment is about Temple Builder. I Do Object (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
DK -
Unless you're one of the "you know who" -
I have some unwelcome news for you:
If you hope to make cash from prose or verse
Your situation will go from bad to worse! ?
Comment is about Another Line Of Work (blog)
Original item by d.knape
leah
Mon 21st Jan 2019 15:40
REVIEW: ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER AT JANUARY WRITE ANGLE
Was it a tropical storm, earthquake, tsunami - that struck Petersfield Write Angle at its January gig. No. It was Attila the Stockbroker, a different kind of force of nature.
As usual, Attila filled the room - “Dom (landlord at The Townhouse), had to bring up more chairs. And, he was up there for close to an hour and a half with lots of new material to add to his favourites - and the stamina to go on for hours more!
This was a particularly political evening, starting with the announcement that Teresa May's Brexit deal had been voted down by a large margin - “Now for a General Election,” exclaimed Attila, an ardent left winger.
Much of Attila's poetry dealt with the injustices visited upon ordinary people by the rich and powerful - from diggers, ranters and levellers of the Cromwellian period up to the present day- such as Aberfan, Hillsborough and Grenfell Tower, with people failed by the National Coal Board, the police and the local, Tory Council. He declared himself a ranter, a present day reviver of that old group, inveying against Oliver Cromwell who, having deposed and executed the king, himself became king in all but name and whose officers persecuted ordinary people who protested the status quo of the mighty exercising power.
It was not unremitting politics – Atilla, born and bred in Southwick and still living there, recounts happy memories of fishing for flat fish, collecting creepy-crawlies; visiting the pub converted into a gospel chapel; and acting as a DJ for Brighton and Hove Albion.
He's not only a master of the spoken word but also a gifted musician – demonstrating his skills on the mandolin, violin, pipe and crumhorn (a curved woodwind instrument of the restoration period!)
Several of the audience, known to Write Angle, were excellent poets but this time, they were there for just one thing - to see their favourite performer – it was Attila’s night -and there’s no doubt, they were once again taken by his fabulous talents. They thanked us over and over, for having him as a guest.
With not much time left, Richard Peirce, did his White Rose, about a group of young people who resisted Hitler and died for it, and One Night in Fratton, where he mused on Pompey people's lack of interest in the revolution he expects to come! Dick Senior's Modern Times, contrasted the concerns of politicians and millionaires with the needs of people and the planet. His Hallelujah dealt with the way in which extreme right-winger tom Robinson's supporters had adopted that song.
Leah's Tweedle Dum and Twee Dee dealt with the 'politics' of marriage; her In My Search had us descended from machines, and If You Can’t Give Me Love, give me chocolate instead. This reviewer read When You Pick at a Scab Does it Bleed? about the contradictions inherent in Brexit and Trumpism.
A moving and exciting evening was topped off with the raffle for a meal for two at the Nags Head in Chichester and a feeling that our musical, political, poetic and comic appetites had been well fed.
Addendum: We apologise there wasn’t more time for open mikers but as it turned out, the timing worked out well as there were few who wanted to perform, however we will provide more time in our future events. Also, although we’d raised the price for the evening, it will go back to the original £6 entry fee.
Review is about WRITE ANGLE POETRY & MUSIC +OPEN MIC on 15 Jan 2019 (event)
Big Sal
Mon 21st Jan 2019 15:01
It's been nearly a year since I commented directly on your profile, so here's to another year of your work gracing the waves, and good luck on all your endeavors for 2019.
Best wishes, Laura.??
Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Big Sal
Mon 21st Jan 2019 14:58
Thanks Lisa, it's really appreciated.?
Comment is about Switch On And Tune In (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Obituaries sounds pretty good dk
People pay lots of dosh for their dead'ns
Make sure that they pay in euros and cents though
You'll make more than invites for weddin's ?
Comment is about Another Line Of Work (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Mon 21st Jan 2019 11:44
Love hides within our families
its whereabouts might surprise us,
when we find love, don't let it go
the prize is loving kindness.
Comment is about David Gabriel Caplan (poet profile)
Original item by David Gabriel Caplan
Mon 21st Jan 2019 11:32
At least you passed
Puberty!
wink.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Big Sal
Mon 21st Jan 2019 11:19
You too.
And feel free to come and join us when you run out of ammo there Rambo.
There's always room for people with a passion for rhyming and helping in small ways.?
Comment is about Temple Builder. I Do Object (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Big Sal
Mon 21st Jan 2019 10:54
Ah, Rumi, what a perfect inspirational poet to draw from, Ruby.
Your work is always excellent.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Half-hearted’ by Ruby (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
I'm pleased you have made contact
Absorbed what I did say
What more is there to say BS ?
But have a pleasant day ?
Comment is about Temple Builder. I Do Object (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I like this doubt-rhyme you have writ
It flows like a river, and then
It hits some giant rapids and ripped up
After rapids starts over again ?
Hmm...
Comment is about Self-Doubt (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Big Sal
Mon 21st Jan 2019 10:46
I thought you HATED snipers, Don?????????????????????????????????????
?
Comment is about Temple Builder. I Do Object (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Hi Jon,
Amazing poems ?
Love
Shuchi
Comment is about Jon Stainsby (poet profile)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Haven't submitted anything to anywhere in a very long time, so quite chuffed to make it to the shortlist ?
Comment is about WoLF poetry competition winners announced! (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Po
I like to be treated real friendly
I like to be treated real kind
But when someone gets on my wrong side
Take cover when I really unwind
Comment is about Temple Builder. I Do Object (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks for your like dear Big Sal...Its my pleasure and great honour to have your appreciation?
Comment is about Pandiculation (blog)
Original item by Bindu Trigunayak
Thanks for your like Avishek Ghosh?
Comment is about Pandiculation (blog)
Original item by Bindu Trigunayak
@Ghazala Lari.. Thanks a lot ...for your appreciation mam..
yeah its true i started writing when i became mother..My daughter has made this world beautiful for me...her presence in my life is a true inspiration..
It is also true that after reading your poems, i got very much inspired that i started writing everything which touched my heart, soul and mind..
thanks for ur like?
Comment is about Pandiculation (blog)
Original item by Bindu Trigunayak
(hahahaha)
The poetical comedian ?
Comment is about Disorientated (2) (blog)
Original item by David Gabriel Caplan
Laughter is the solution to any problem my friend..
It may not pay your bills or fix your car " but to cry laughing is so much better then shedding a tear in pain....
I am forever the person cracking joke's especially in the more" serious moments of life...
?
Comment is about Piggy in the middle (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 21:25
I never got A's, I passed with C's and D's.
Graduation was the happiest day of my life until my kids were born. In fact, I'd probably still rank it as All-Time #3 or #4.
Gotta do what you gotta do.???
Comment is about Getting All A's (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 21:23
I always find it interesting how you could imbue something so simple with much complex characterizations and meaning.
Great 'fit' by the way.?
Comment is about My Feet (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 21:21
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 21:12
That's some funny stuff, David.
?
Comment is about Disorientated (2) (blog)
Original item by David Gabriel Caplan
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 21:10
Is it like having two evils and choosing them both?
Quite a knack for humor (or humour as the UK spelling adheres) you have.
I bet you'd do a great book of pure nursery rhymes for kids. Like illustrations not even needed outside of your covers.
The words would paint themselves.?
Comment is about Piggy in the middle (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Not my words..... but way to funny, I just had to share hahahahah
Comment is about Piggy in the middle (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Michaela Ridgway
Sun 20th Jan 2019 19:38
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS INFORMATION IS NOT CORRECT.
THE NEXT PIGHOG NIGHT IS THE LAST THURSDAY OF FEBRUARY
(I'm trying to work out how to amend this calendar)
Michaela (Pighog organiser and host)
Review is about The Pighog poetry night on 23 Jan 2019 (event)
NEVER EVER
Doubt your self..
The author of lord of the rings was rejected over 100 times...
It did not mean his work was unworthy..
Always believe in ones self my friend ?x
Comment is about Self-Doubt (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
This poem was so well done
I read it twice..
Great job ?x
Comment is about Blue (blog)
Original item by Dragan Bozilov
Haha dave...
How did you know ?
And thank you ?
Comment is about Guilty pleasures (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 17:09
Thanks Big Sal. If I try to box it in, it silences the poet within. I have learned to just let the words flow and see where they go! ?
Comment is about About Us (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Big Sal
Sun 20th Jan 2019 16:57
I like your free flowing style. It fits nicely with all the topics you attack with that poetic diction.?
Well done.?
Comment is about About Us (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Let me guess....the big knickers is where you keep your tastiest snack?
Keep it up.....no, not the knickers.....the poetry !
Comment is about Guilty pleasures (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
M.C. Newberry
Mon 21st Jan 2019 19:22
Ho-ho...more welcome fun.
The tree makes a wondrous connection
That makes the mind feel good;
And in America, men with an erection
Called it "getting wood"!
Comment is about All I saw was trees (blog)
Original item by David Gabriel Caplan