Yes; when someone dies suddenly you always have a hole in your life - you thought that you would see them again. Some incident comes along and you think " XX would have smiled at that...." and then there is this vacuum...Good Luck,

Comment is about Vasovagal Syncope. (blog)

Original item by Nick

Ray,

Was the title meant to be ironic?
hal·low
(hăl′ō)
tr.v. hal·lowed, hal·low·ing, hal·lows
1. To make or set apart as holy.
2. To respect or honor greatly; revere.

I’m not sure who’s deriding who in this poem, but for me it pervades the whole thing from beginning to end.
There’s some kind of reverse snobbery from the holiday maker, and the writer seems to be scoffing at the holiday maker.
It all made me want to look away coz its so uncomfortable to read, which was reflected in line 27, about the dog turds.
I always feel a bit embarrassed and uncomfortable when I walk passed someone picking up there dogs turds. I’m not sure why. I always want to look away and pretend I didn’t notice. I got the same feeling reading this poem.

They way the writer has described the 'scruffy' birdwatchers. Ouch!

My Mum and Dad used to take me to Butlin’s when I was little, and it was completely magical. The memories have kind of remained untouched, until now.

I like to do most things in this poem. I love eating fish by the med. I love a pint in the pub by the sea. It’s funny how some people can’t let themselves enjoy all things equally and they confine themselves by their own petty snobbery.

Beno.

Comment is about ALLHALLOWS ON SEA (blog)

Original item by ray pool

......and a good one, Don

Comment is about This is a Weird One (blog)

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In process of locating David Pilling's book Tim. Seems we are being manipulated? ?

Comment is about I'm Confused (blog)

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Hazel - this is more than just a rhymic poem, it is the story of a sad situation right under our noses. By good fortune I live in a lucky country, but there are still a few homeless on the streets

Po has made some helpful suggestions ' just a single item can give so much help, warmth, and a knowing that someone cares'. Just let them know someone cares. Don't we all need this at times?

Don

Comment is about Streets of England (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

as an upholsterer I liked "safe within the pleats"

Comment is about Time (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thanks, dear Ghazala?

Comment is about No Longer Lonely (blog)

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Thanks dear Ghazala for appreciating.?

Comment is about The Morning Star (blog)

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Amazing work!! Passion, true love and a strong desire to achieving golden treasures together....loved it so much sir.

Comment is about The Morning Star (blog)

Original item by Suko Waspodo

I like the rhythm and the feel...nature perfectly blended with passion....the last line says it all....very beautifully penned!!

Comment is about No Longer Lonely (blog)

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some evocative memories her Ray I think for anyone of us who have experienced such holidays, particularly those out of season which my family and have often done. Not least because it is cheaper. I can remember a holiday in Cornwall in a caravan with large heavy footed seagulls running across the roof!
Nice one mate

Comment is about ALLHALLOWS ON SEA (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you,

First day here, figured I'd throw out something fun. Interesting that you've only seen one other acrostic here. It seems that the people I've encountered don't know what an acrostic poem is either. I find them oddly refreshing.

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Original item by Rex Troxell

In a year being on this site I've only seen one other acrostic poem. Funny thing is most people on this site don't even know what it is.

I liked it, well done.?

Comment is about Across Styx (blog)

Original item by Rex Troxell

Just a fun little thing that I wrote, wanted to bring back childhood memories of acrostic poems in my kindergarten class. The title being word play for Acrostics, and circulating the topic of the acrostic: Death.❤❤❤

Comment is about Across Styx (blog)

Original item by Rex Troxell

Some still have strong bark
But others caught in trap
And only have to scare
A weak and little yap ?

Comment is about Old Dogs (blog)

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Well written piece.?

Comment is about December (blog)

Original item by Grape

Nicely done.?

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

I don't know if you were here to remember him, David, but Ferris Taylor once wrote a poem talking about men having cunts for eyes. Provoked some of the funniest shit I've ever read on this site.

In a year being on this site I've seen more people protest the word 'cunt' than you could shake a stick at.

The funny thing?

Not one of those people has EVER ONCE protested the use of the 'N' word, the word 'spic', or in fact any other word that their political agenda does not grace. People like to pick and choose the words that offend them. If one slur is acceptable and full of martyrs, then why is another not?

Great, thought-provoking, entertaining piece. Brought me enough enjoyment that I was barely able to write this comment without laughing myself.??

P.S. I love that pic. Creative usage!

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Original item by David Irvine

Hi Big Sal. Just saw this. Thanks for your kind words.

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Original item by David Irvine

Brian Maryon & poemagraphic

Thank you for reading my poem CUNT! Such a powerful word isn't it?

I expected a range of critic from all walks of life on this poem. It has worked beautifully thus far. The fact it's sparked a range of comments has made me smile. The poem did it's job in such an incredible way. It provoked feeling, conflict, reaction and response.

Life is poetry - poetry is life.

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David - in your world the word is obviously completely acceptable, so tell me...do you use it on and/ or to your four sons, or in earshot of them? And how would you feel if they started to use the word?

Personally I am totally opposed to the use of the word and I think people who routinely use it do themselves a disservice and demonstrate a lack of vocabulary.

Comment is about Cunt (blog)

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Thanks for taking the time out to read it M.C Newberry. Hope you have a fantastic day.

Comment is about Cunt (blog)

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Fantastic!

Love this line -

With all this Brexiteering engineered to fool a nation

Comment is about Liar, liar, pants on fire! (blog)

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I tend to think of the word in the context of D.H. Lawrence and "Lady
Chatterley's Lover". Otherwise it is merely indicative of someone's
opinion of another person in an extreme form, used and heard in
certain situations and circumstances best avoided in the first place!

Comment is about Cunt (blog)

Original item by David Irvine

Thanks, Racha, glad you enjoyed it. Made me laugh when I read it back to myself.

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Thanks Jennifer. Glad this appealed! What a lucky chance to meet an original thinker and writer. I couldn't find that many rhyming lines as he would have used, but I wanted it to flow in my mind. I think he had an eye for the ladies!

All the best, Ray

Comment is about AUBURN HAIR (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Some literary splendour brought to a simple act of nature.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

thank you poemagraphic that so nice to hear

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Having already noted my will with "cremation", I still enjoyed the
theme out across with such zest.
Cremation is better than burial, by gum,
Ashes to ashes - up in smoke, chum!
To throw to the wind or spread on the sea,
Or put in a pot - it's bye-bye from me!

Comment is about To be buried or cremated ? (blog)

Original item by hugh

I like ur poem haha so funny now whenever I hear the word cunt I'll be reminded of ur poem

Comment is about Cunt (blog)

Original item by David Irvine

Thanks for both comments Martin and Po

See you tonight Martin hope you can make in on Wednesday!

Comment is about Falling in Love with Someone (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

A book you'd find informative if you have time is "The Growth Delusion.
Why Economists Are Getting It Wrong and What We Can Do About It"
by David Pilling

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Thank you, Taylor. xx

Comment is about Ghosts of the past (blog)

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Great Jon I really enjoyed this..xx ?

Comment is about Ghosts of the past (blog)

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Love this Hugh ?

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Thanks very much, Big Sal. ?

Comment is about Ghosts of the past (blog)

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A conundrum since time immemorial.

Very heartfelt and great piece.?

Last line sealed like a letter.

Comment is about To be buried or cremated ? (blog)

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The poem is great, but when I was reading 'mood' I accidentally placed the word as 'hood'. Dammit! I rhyme even when I don't want to.

Concise but every word is worth its weight in lines.?

Comment is about Ghosts of the past (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thanks for always reading and supporting, Jon. Even from where you are right now, the support to me is invaluable. Distance means nothing when the help is genuine.??

Comment is about Jon Stainsby (poet profile)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

thanks for your comments
Martin the Elder.
you are a true poet
You have the sign to prove it!

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Thanks again for reading and commenting, David. You and your words are appreciated.?

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Thanks for reading, Clarke.?

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Congratulations, Peter.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is ‘Waking up to Snow’ by Peter Taylor (article)

Original item by steve pottinger

Fuck! Lol.

Comment is about The doctor (blog)

Original item by Lilly Love

thanks david

Comment is about cycle (blog)

Original item by racha

Hi Po,

Thank you so much.

Jon

Comment is about Naked (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

My kind of poetry. Fluent and packed with wisdom.

Comment is about cycle (blog)

Original item by racha

Imposter syndrome. I can relate. And to the pile of books. Another great poem.

Comment is about Tonight (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Thanks, Kate, Means the world that you took the time to read it.

Comment is about Interstellar (blog)

Original item by David Irvine

Magnificent, you just made the universe accessible to me in a way I've not experienced before. Thanks David.

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