Thanks for your comments, Laura.

They mean a lot to me

:-)

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Many thanks Stu for your comments on Your Words - it's a new style for me - I shall do more! Xx

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Thank you Laura for your generous comment on 'Shapeless days and nameless nights'. I'm pretty chuffed that you liked it.
M:)

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Thank you for the very kind comments on Puthering Laura!

Puthering, that's a real word eh? In my childhood household it was a term for any seemingly chaotic action, quote my mother:

"that flour is just puthering all over the shop"


Graham

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Thanks Greg , I'm glad you enjoyed the sleaze! A good night , and a tough spot to go on first but upwards and onwards.

Ray

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F**k the government indeed - oops just swore x I like your poetry Tommy and you said it first in your Biography x

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Martin - apologies - I missed your kind comments regarding 'I Am The Scarecrow' - pleased that you liked it and thanks for commenting
Ian

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I empathize with those words...

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Thank you Cynthia : )

Taking on board your comment, have posted a re-draft of The Temptation of St Anthony to try and de-mystify it a little!

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Welcome to Write Out Loud, Rob. Enjoyed this poem about the ramsons - didn't know that was another name for wild garlic. I like the "star-white flowers" that "burst like fireworks". And if you're looking for feedback, I just stumbled over the phrase "a floating balloon", where the rhythm feels slightly wrong on that line, I thought.

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"American Wake", captures a mood. Captures something at least that stops the reader stampeding past it, giving it the attention it deserves.

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Hi Cynthia, thanks for your very kind comment on Ad Infinitum- I feel very flattered :)

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Hi Martin, thanks for commenting on Ad Infinitum, glad you liked it x

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Hi Vicki, thanks for commenting on Ad Infinitum - sorry you 'get it' - way too common an experience I'm guessing, but a little violent poetic revenge is always fun ;)

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for pine martens?

Could be!

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We thank you for your kindness David.xx

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Hi Pat
Really pleased you enjoyed my little tale.
It is based on a happening which occurred on the A66, whilst returning to Scotland (temporary home)
Hopefully good memories for you

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Hi John
You caught the spirit, as usual.
Long time no-see, but am currently living in Scotland with new partner, and it was on the way back up north that the pheasant/quail met its end

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Hi Steve, great to hear from you! Fine mate, hope you're good, thanks for you comment on Diggers poem, its written as a poem, did it as I was compering Diggers festival, but potential as a song as you say, will have a look at it. Hope all good. I am in Wakefield doing a gig with Ian whiteley on afternoon of sat 20 feb if you fancy it, cheers and all the best, Jeff

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Cheers for reading and commenting on 'Shelved', much appreciated.
M :)

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Thanks for all your comments guys. Raymond is so pleased!

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Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read & comment on 'Open Heart Surgery' I'm glad you enjoyed it (if that's the right word!!) I look forward to delving into your words soon xx Vic xx

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Thanks for taking the time to read & comment on my words - I look forward to reading some more of yours xx Vic xx

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I agree with the comments about your telling a good story, and having a gift for an ending. I'll watch for more of your writing being posted.
M:)

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Jim - welcome to WOL. Loving your work so far. Lets have lots more please.
Rob

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Hi Alex

Thank you for your comments - I'm very pleased you liked them. It's a real compliment when it comes from someone whose writing I admire :)

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Morning Jim

Y'welcome :)

Ha. I haven't worn one for over 10 years ;)

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Cheers Yvonne for your generous comment on Monsoon wind. Tommy

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Hi Cynthia

Just a short note to let you know how much I have enjoyed reading your sample poems.

In particular I like "The Dream-footer". It conjures up such strong images. The joy of the bare-footed dance and its release made me nod and smile.

I'm looking forward to reading more of your work, both past and future. There are so many good poets on this site!

:-)

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Hi Laura

Thanks for your review of "The Rebel"

:-)

Jim

ps I don't wear a watch. Does that give it away, I wonder?

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Wow thanks for your comment on Foreboding Martin - I'm delighted to be compared to the Bard! Xx

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Hi Ray

Glad you enjoyed "The Rebel". Eccentricity rules!

(Talking of which, you didn't imagine Jimmy Greaves; I had mentioned him on Graham's profile when I commented on his "Sis" poem)

Stay well

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Oh God, did I just have a senior moment. I now can't found any mention of Greaves . Sorry if so.... gulp.

Ray

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hello Jim. Thanks for comment on That was the Seventies. I just noticed your mention of Jimmy Greaves who I saw briefly at Spurs in 1970. Without boring you , I remember Gilzean backward heading a goal at the same match , I think. Owzat.

I agree with Laura, your sample poem is excellent. There is something magnificent about eccentricity. Let's hope it doesn't get squeezed out of society any time soon. Ray

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Hello John

Thanks for your comments on "Martha Street"

Glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks also for reminding me about Gerry Rafferty. Am now about to search for my old Stealers Wheel LPs!

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Hi Vicki

Thanks for your comments on "Martha Street". Glad you enjoyed it.

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Hi Laura

Thanks for your kind comments. I'm slowly getting used to how this site works and hope to blog my profiled poem when I can work out how to do it :-)

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Hello Jim and welcome to WOL. I really like your two blogged poems, some lovely use of language/sonics/ideas, but wondered why you hadn't yet blogged your sample poem, cos that's my favourite one of all :)

I look forward to reading more of your work.

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A dream of a poem, very well done. Does exactly what it says on the tin. But the tin is painted by Degas, an acrobat hangs on by her teeth to spin faster and faster... given time.

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Thank you for sharing your poem with me. It's short but powerful. I very much enjoyed it. I'd like to have it tucked somewhere inside of a book to re-read countless times. :)

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Just looking for my notes teach'

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Thanks for your comments on THE BIRTH, Ray, It is not my usual style as my instinct is to rhyme and so I am happy that an attempt at free verse should resonate.

Re THE RAGBAG SHEEPDOG I have had a couple of sheepdogs and a border collie previously and love the breed. Unfortunately now I have a shared drive and it would be too expensive to gate my property. Your imagery brought back happy memories.

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Stu - thanks for the tip off about Haiku Journal. I have submitted some examples today. Will let you know how they get on. Cheers.
Rob

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Cheers again for taking the time to comment, Martin. Appreciate it. DB.

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Thanks again Martin for taking the time to read & comment - always appreciated - us creative types often become 'unglued' I think!! ;-) xx

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Hi Cynthia, I live just north of Sydney, so Christmas is always a hot time, but I love it, very relaxed, summer holidays for the children etc. A lot of restaurants do 'Christmas in July' which is a great time to enjoy the traditional pudding and food which is all a bit much in the heat. Needless to say, we don't get a white Christmas (or even a white winter in most places) but still sing all the traditional songs anyway. I love the idea of a white Christmas, it looks so pretty, but I'm sure the reality of the cold would be quite a shock to my system :)

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...and she looks, upwards, watching?

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Cheers Martin. Insightful I'm sure. Tommy x

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Hello Kelly,
Re: samples, usually members just post one poem on their sample page (which can be changed occasionally of course) to give a flavour of your work. The blog section is for new efforts and/or commenting and the discussion forum for having a say in current conversations or starting your own.

I hope you settle in well,

Graham

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Hello Stu. Thank you for stopping by and reading my work. I'm grateful for the complimentary comment that you left. All the best. Emer

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