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Rick Varden

Sun 13th Jan 2019 11:19

Thanks for your support. I’m a full time carer to my wife who has Parkinsons, it’s the hardest most thankless task in the world.

Fred

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racha chafik

Sun 13th Jan 2019 11:12

thank you john and poe for reading and taking time to comment on my poem i appreciate it ??

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Mae Foreman

Sun 13th Jan 2019 10:14

Thanks Don! I do get a kick out if it! I've written the silliest things, even limericks, and made the stupid mistake of posting them on a certain social network and gotten shunned! Which evenrually led me to WOL, thank you very much! Sometimes I got absolutely nada to say but my fingers are itchy! It's nice to be understood! Australia, eh? Not a bad idea at all! Thank you again! And yeah screw competitions and winning prizes, it would sure be nice but it's not why we do it!
Keep on
Dear Don!
Just write
And you'll be alright!

Or something...!

Mae

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<Deleted User> (18965)

Sun 13th Jan 2019 09:37

I remember the first time I realised that I was going to die and I wasn’t coming back my brain couldn’t take it I was 4 or 5 and cried for hours - that was before I realised that god does exist x

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Shuchi Batra

Sun 13th Jan 2019 08:25

poemagraphic: Thanks alot ?

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David Cooke

Sun 13th Jan 2019 06:30

Glad you liked my 2CV poem. After we had left France a friend sold it to a farmer for virtually nothing.It probably ended up as a hen shed.

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Don Matthews

Sun 13th Jan 2019 04:08

Cynthia/Mike - we are, therefore we write. Poets can't resist our inborn urge to write. You are right Cynthia. Sharing is a bonus. If others enjoy it, fine. If not ? Still fine. After all we write for ourselves? ...hmm ?

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Don Matthews

Sun 13th Jan 2019 04:00

Who really cares
What I write down
Just need to get it
Up from up down

That's why I write
To say how I feel
Take it or leave it
I'm trying to heal ?


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d.knape

Sun 13th Jan 2019 03:02

sometimes the dog wags his tail.
sometimes he just nods off to sleep.

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d.knape

Sun 13th Jan 2019 02:59


my dog is potty trained.

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d.knape

Sun 13th Jan 2019 02:58

you look cold.
get a heater.


dogs are better critics than chickens.
chickens just pick, pick, pick...

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John Marks

Sun 13th Jan 2019 00:18

You like the music of poetry. That's so good. Don't be downhearted. You are doing so well. If English is not your first language then your facility is superb. Good luck as a writer. John

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John Marks

Sat 12th Jan 2019 23:57

Thank you Jacob. You got it - as usual. Hope all is well with you and yours. John

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Big Sal

Sat 12th Jan 2019 23:34

Like an analogy greater than itself.

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Don Matthews

Sat 12th Jan 2019 22:49

I'm like a kangaroo.

Always bounce back.

Boing...boing ?

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Don Matthews

Sat 12th Jan 2019 22:45

I also have a misspelling problem, May
I rhyme nonsense stuff all the time
No, we're not ordinary idiots
We're idiots both in our prime

Don't give up, fly your chariot to Australia
'Tis quite dry here, (with plenty of chicanes)
I'll take you on a tour our or country
We'll bow down to the Queen of Mundane

Now Mae take a note of what Cynthia said
Whack nonsense together for fun
You get such a kick out of doing it, yes?
Such a pity it don't win prizes when done

(But that's not why we write poetry Don...)

I must go along with friend Po
That your rhyming skills, Mae, are top-notch
Look out for the rhymers with nothing to say
Mundane/nonsense, learn, yes, and watch ?



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DESMOND CHILDS

Sat 12th Jan 2019 21:08

Thank you Anya for the like

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elPintor

Sat 12th Jan 2019 20:58

Thanks, all, for your comments during my protracted absence. I haven't had time to dedicate to writing much of anything, but I can't complain--my situation has been right down uproarious of late, in a splendid sort of way.

Take good care, to all you contributors, both silent and outspoken.

Rachel

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DESMOND CHILDS

Sat 12th Jan 2019 20:39

Thank you Cynthia for you comment much appreciated. Thank you marzipan and po for the likes.


All the best des

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<Deleted User> (18980)

Sat 12th Jan 2019 20:21

Nice rhyming Jon, and a good poem to boot.

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Mae Foreman

Sat 12th Jan 2019 19:57

Thank you for the kind words Po! I've read your work too and I find it unique! ?

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raypool

Sat 12th Jan 2019 19:51

Thanks for your story Po. I can't go into the semantics, just to say that Part 2 was a protest poem re some reactions to Part 1 which was the real deal. The poem obviously hit a spot cheers.

Ray

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racha chafik

Sat 12th Jan 2019 18:26

and the sun will shine again and again i love your poem

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keith jeffries

Sat 12th Jan 2019 18:05

True words clearly spoken in a poem rich with experience.
Thank you for this

Keith

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keith jeffries

Sat 12th Jan 2019 18:02

Brilliant rhyming with good humour. Thank you for this.

Keith

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 12th Jan 2019 16:29

Cor, luv a duck! Good accent for the theme. Mind you, when I
was in the London docklands of the 1960s, the East End had already
seen the onset of upwardly mobile moves. My Cable Street E1 tailor
came in from North London to the small solo premises that was a
remnant (suitable material analogy?) of the highway of pre-war
years. What people have in common will have always draw them
tightly together and that is still the case.

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 12th Jan 2019 16:14

A worthwhile reminder that there are lives well led that set a quiet
example for their restrained fortitude and determination to meet and
overcome life's obstacles. A most refreshing alternative to the
the moans and misery so prevalent these days. A salute is in order
and given!

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 12th Jan 2019 16:11

Bloomin' brilliant!

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Mae Foreman

Sat 12th Jan 2019 16:10

Thank you Cynthia! A wise woman once told me "Girl, try not to take yourself too seriously!" and I try to abide by that! I don't always succeed but I have my moments!?

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 12th Jan 2019 16:09

The regular purveyors of rhyming fun will undoubtedly "carry on rhyming" - without the "Saturday" need to keep to a schedule....so
let's look on the "bright and keep it light" side.

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 12th Jan 2019 16:00

I've no doubt that there are many creators and performers who think critics are dogs! ? Or, as someone observed, critics are people who can tell you how to get to a place but don't know how to drive.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:57

Excellently captured - IMO - layers deep in intent. The opening line/expression with the accent is superb, setting a superb 'tone'.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:50

Good one, really good one! Full of punch, and a fabulous ending.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:47

Very apt metaphor, and an intriguing last thought.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:38

And proud of it! Always a good sign that 'better' things lie ahead when you can whack nonsense together for the sheer delight of it.

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lisa donohoe

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:37

For his greatest accomplishment was convincing he is not real, when in fact its your kind hearted soul he is here to steal... The worries and struggles we face each day are because of his tribe he sent our way..
Remaining positive is the key for our souls to in fact be set free.. Love and light to you all

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Nigel Astell

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:37

Please put £1-50 in the Old Man's Hat
if no money I O U notes not accepted
because all mine keep getting rejected!

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Nigel Astell

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:32

Fancy trying something different?

During second session
piece of paper
is passed around
if you want
to know more

come on down!

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Sat 12th Jan 2019 15:31

Very interesting. And honest. I applaud honesty!

For me: 'I am, therefore I write'. I have to write. And such a poem then exists for itself. I have no logical explanation.

Sharing is always a bonus, via written WOL or on a 'mike' evening - especially performance which allows more personality to be involved, from poet and listeners.


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Don Matthews

Sat 12th Jan 2019 08:34

Sorry Trevor. Seems they didn't think of you when they hit the wall ?

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John Marks

Sat 12th Jan 2019 08:27

Good morning and thank you, too, David. Hope you dont mind me borrowing a line from Scotland's national poet! John

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Trevor Alexander

Sat 12th Jan 2019 08:25

Saturdays aren't good for me - I always seem to miss the Rhymer Club, and only see it on Sunday. ?

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John Marks

Sat 12th Jan 2019 08:18

Thank you Martin and a happy new year to you! John

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Sat 12th Jan 2019 08:17

HOW TO SHOP FOR SHOES:

(A lesson for women)

Enter St. John's Market

15:30 hours.

Locate shop-

walk up to shoe rack-

choose shoes-

pay at till-

Exit St John's Market

15:37 hours...

NEXT WEEK: How to 'Tell a Joke'

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Sat 12th Jan 2019 06:36

Thanks Ray for your comment re "Then 19". Your Generosity of Spirit is most welcome.

Tommy

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Sat 12th Jan 2019 06:27

Thanks Doug for your comment re "Persephone" it's most welcome.
Tommy

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Sat 12th Jan 2019 06:21

Thanks Cynthia for your remarks re "untitled". I forgot to leave one and once you commented upon the fact I let it lay. Give me a title and I will oblige.
Tommy.

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Sat 12th Jan 2019 06:00

Thanks Martin, for your comments re "Come and See". I found the pacing difficult and several attempts were posted, even after your post l changed the end positions of 2 lines... Plagued l am already!
Tommy
?

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Sat 12th Jan 2019 05:52

Indeed MC.

Thanks Martin, high praise indeed.

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Big Sal

Sat 12th Jan 2019 02:19

Last stanza is great.?

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