<Deleted User> (18118)
Wed 26th Dec 2018 14:19
I remember going to Battersea as a child,
This is a wonderfully atmospheric poem.
Hannah
Comment is about BATTERSEA AT CHRISTMAS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18118)
Wed 26th Dec 2018 14:06
Certainly a mess and a muddle while Brexit overtakes all while other problems go unchecked.
As you say, time will tell.
Hannah
Comment is about Oh How Then (blog)
Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER
Wed 26th Dec 2018 12:29
You obviously have good taste!
wink.
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
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I reckon you’re right, Cheers
Comment is about I only work for the council AUDIO (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz
Wed 26th Dec 2018 02:07
Thank you so much to everyone who has read and commented. It is such an honor. I'm glad you enjoyed my poem!
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
This poem is beautifully worded you did a great job
Comment is about A chariot bringing good news (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
It was against the law for a rough sleeper to fail to comply with the
instructions given to go to a place of refuge when I was dealing with
this problem on London's streets. The ongoing problem is that a
city like London - with its huge mobile population and perceived
wealth - is a magnet for those who might not feel the same pull to a
less appealing destination and consequently they are found far more
often in its central brightly lit streets and not in the less salubrious
areas of old. This also makes them a useful media story and keeps
the situation in the news. Mix in the additions from the ongoing
immigrant incomers and it is little wonder that the numbers appear to
be increasing and remain a topical social news subject. It is a
centuries-old problem and shows no sign of disappearing for a
variety of reasons, more's the pity.
Comment is about LETTER FROM THE STREETS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
"The Jobsworth's Jolly" - uncomfortably near the reality, I suspect.
Comment is about I only work for the council AUDIO (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Well deserved! Loved too 'and her flower eclipsed my face'. Beautiful
Jennfer
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Thanks Hannah. It's a problem we are keenly aware of - I shall now always think of the royal wedding in Windsor when the street sleepers were removed . I think that speaks volumes.
Ray Have a lovely Xmas.
Comment is about LETTER FROM THE STREETS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (16837)
Tue 25th Dec 2018 14:08
Motivating poem!!! Keep posting?
Comment is about A Recipe for Happiness (blog)
Original item by khushal kothari
Hi Avishek,
I'm with you and Stephen on this. I write to please myself. As you say 'my joys within are my best reviews' ?
Comment is about Review (blog)
Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH
Hi Big Sal, thanks for coming through. Interesting thoughts - no, I was not aware of a mind rhyme, but I can see you have applied a certain analysis, and on reading it again, what I tried to do was provide rhyme "stepping stones" in the format. Very pleased that you enjoy my work, and i'll juggle my brainbox and see what emerges.... Cheers and a happy Xmas !
It's Christmas Day Beno, and I'm so enjoying your comments and your close analysis of my stuff. All the trimmings. You are spot on about the sentiments underlying such poems; I live for the day basically, but have a fund of memories (thank goodness). I think also we should enjoy our own writing with a few flourishes here and there as you kindly pointed out. With the shortest day, it's a bit like a glass half full or half empty mindset. We have to adapt to nature, learn to ride a storm or two.
A young view is always paramount, my friend!
Forgive me you lovely likers for not mentioning you individually, there is a queue forming! x
Ray
Comment is about THE SHORTEST DAY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Big Sal
Tue 25th Dec 2018 13:12
The adjectives describing the locations do wonders for the imagery.
Comment is about A rose garden at altitude under occupation (blog)
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Big Sal
Tue 25th Dec 2018 13:09
Pretty sure they accept donations via PayPal, so anyone that donates will probably require one (PayPal account) as well.
Comment is about A Christmas message, and an appeal (article)
Thank you David for your support. It means a lot to me. I hope that 2019 is kind to you. John
Comment is about A rose garden at altitude under occupation (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Hi folks. Just attached a photo taken in Battersea Park Road on Christmas day 1965 !
Comment is about BATTERSEA AT CHRISTMAS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 25th Dec 2018 10:50
Congrats Alexandra
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 25th Dec 2018 10:47
How do I make a donation ? The two links in the message go through to Paypal.
Comment is about A Christmas message, and an appeal (article)
Thanks for your appreciation, mr. Douglas.
Warm regards
Comment is about What I'm Waiting for (blog)
Original item by Suko Waspodo
Thank you Douglas. Your support is appreciated. John
Comment is about A rose garden at altitude under occupation (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I can feel a sense of coziness after reading this piece.
Comment is about December 24th Notebook Pieces (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
“Rainbows always cry” is a brilliant line.
Comment is about The Goodwill Wheel (blog)
Original item by jane wilcock
I really get a good visual sense from your poem.
Comment is about What I'm Waiting for (blog)
Original item by Suko Waspodo
A good poem stating the importance of “nesting.”
Comment is about Comfortable (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Hi Stephen
Yes I enjoy writing for my own interest but a little pat on the back is nice every now and again
Don
Comment is about Stephen Mellor (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Mellor
Big Sal
Mon 24th Dec 2018 23:59
One of the best Christmas poems I've read this year.
Well done, Jane, and have a great one.
Comment is about The Goodwill Wheel (blog)
Original item by jane wilcock
Big Sal
Mon 24th Dec 2018 23:57
I threw in a note in my sophomore anthology, "Pressed Flowers", recommending for people to donate to Write Out Loud because of how effective it and word-of-mouth are for aspiring poets and writers in general. You know how rare it is to find a free poetry blogging site/community that actually improves itself and functions without acting as an intermediary for other organizations? This is a small gem in a big pond, but very much worth the effort for anyone interested in poetry.
I'll throw a donation to the site when I next get paid. Consider it a Christmas gift from Big Sal to WOL.
XOXO??
Comment is about A Christmas message, and an appeal (article)
Thank you all for the wonderful feedback
Comment is about December 21st (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Rich in beauty and sentiment. Congratulations.
Keith
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
To you in far Ukraine
May you replace loss with gain;
Let your spirits rise to meet the sky
And see His love return to hear your cry
Merry Christmas!
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Hi Avishek
Your poem describes exactly the way I feel about writing.
The style will change over time, but as long as you are happy with what you have put across (at that particular time) that's ok.
At least that's the way I see it.
Who knows
Comment is about Review (blog)
Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH
In these fragile days, I'm surprised some jobsworth hasn't started
banging on about "elf and safety" when the subject of Santa and
his stress-laden activities comes up!!
Comment is about It's the Day Before Christmas (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Brian Blanchard
Mon 24th Dec 2018 14:37
Mon 24th Dec 2018 14:08
What exactly is a "Tick Box"??
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
wonderful images.....
congrats...
Comment is about A chariot bringing good news (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
and her flower
eclipsed my face.....
wonderful........
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Big Sal
Mon 24th Dec 2018 12:40
Happy holidays to you and yours as well, John. Hope the New Year is a better one.
Be well.?
Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)
Original item by John E Marks
Thank you, Big Sal. I hadn't thought of it like that. ?
Comment is about A chariot bringing good news (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 24th Dec 2018 12:28
But you didn't Kage...you defied her!
Nice ditty!
Comment is about The Last Words My Granny Said To Me (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Beautiful.
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
<Deleted User> (18474)
Mon 24th Dec 2018 10:49
I missed this one, so I'm very glad to have a second chance.
Outstanding work.
Congratulations.
Beno.
Comment is about Our Poem of the Week is ‘Sunflower’ by Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
<Deleted User> (18118)
Wed 26th Dec 2018 14:21
Beautiful poetry.
Hannah
Comment is about December 24th Notebook Pieces (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding