Oh YES! Fierce and tough. I'd hate to have to fight you!
Comment is about Consume or be Consumed (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Oh I do like this one. A little gem. I'm a person who hates to lose at anything (tiddly-winks even!) but this tells me that I'm not alone. Thank You Mae!
Comment is about Always On The Losing Side (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
The one that's museumed
Before your eyes
We're sorry folks
Is fossilised
It just dried up
Gave up the ghost
Now pavement rules
Coast to coast ?
Nice lines here dk. Good poem
Comment is about Pavement (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Taylor, John and Don,
Thank you for your comments. One frequently finds that we create our own stress. The generosity and hospitality of others is a blessing and we can do the same for others. We don´t need to drive ourselves into the ground but stop and take stock of what is already on offer in life and enjoy it to the full.
Thank you again,
Keith
Comment is about The Lantern (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Sounds a perfect day Keith. No hassles. no troubles. Just a nice bit of luxury ?
Comment is about The Lantern (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you, Lisa, Anya and Damon for the 'likes'
Comment is about The laden sky (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Thank you, Taylor. We will get there. ?
Comment is about The laden sky (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Really enjoyed this poem Ray. Nostalgic and humorous. ?
Comment is about NANNY'S HOT WATER BOTTLE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Having to run our dreams like worry beads through our fingers..wonderful lines.
Comment is about Wait Staff (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
... And so it goes on.
Cheers Chris
Tommy
re 'Insult to Injury'
posted January 2012
Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)
Original item by Chris Co
... And so it goes on.
Cheers Chris
Tommy
re 'Insult to Injury'
posted January 2012
Comment is about Insult to Injury (blog)
Original item by Chris Co
Wed 9th Jan 2019 23:13
See the trees
while you can still see 'em
the last one left
now in a Museum!
dk
Comment is about Pavement (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 9th Jan 2019 22:35
Ha ha Ray. I can't think of hot water bottle without thinking of a comic book character from the 60's/70's called Walter Hottle Bottle. Completely irrelevant I know but just thought I'd share it.
Comment is about NANNY'S HOT WATER BOTTLE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Ray,
My hot water bottle of years back was of stone with a towel wrapped round it. A good poem. Thank you
Keith
Comment is about NANNY'S HOT WATER BOTTLE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (19913)
Wed 9th Jan 2019 22:17
Thanks Brian. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Hi Penguin. Technically the perspired do not belong to the summer in a precise sense, but the inference of one affecting the other I felt validated it; one of those combinations which can give poetry the upper hand. (IMO). Thanks for the comment.
Hi Trevor. A very well spotted point, and from the du Maurier mould. She was around long before the title phrase!
Thanks Mark. You must have an eye for such things as literary ladies - they're certainly getting into high places .
Many thanks Taylor !
Big Sal, I wouldn't argue with that; thanks for saying so.
Hi David. Enough said mate! I was actually thinking of St Ives!
I know you've travelled extensively, but have you parked in any of those coves - wow!.
Thank you Jane, a pleasure.
Many thanks to Ghazala, Jennifer, Jon and Anya, always appreciated views.
Ray
Comment is about CHIC LIT (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Wed 9th Jan 2019 21:12
Hi David, I’m very glad, your very happy to be associated with this poem. Your comment is much appreciated. Hi Po, I wouldn’t class myself as a teacher, but your comment is appreciated thank you. Thanks to Ghazala,Anya and Dolly for your likes too.
All the best des
Comment is about Sagacity (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 9th Jan 2019 16:26
Between Broadway and Chipping Campden in the Cotswolds in my part of the world we have a Fish Hill, presumably for the twists and turns...though maybe Eel Hill would be more appropriate.
Comment is about Ass Hill (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Well deserved congratulations from a beginner! Agree absolutely (for what my opinion may be worth!) that ceativity is not 'anything goes'. That kind of poetry is infinitely easier to produce.
Jennifer
Comment is about ‘Freeman Street, Grimsby’ by David Cooke is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
My daughter came by after school for a wee visit. I went into the kitchen to make tea, forgetting that I'd just left a first print-out of 'Ass Hill' on the lounge table, for her Dad. I was pouring hot water when there was whoop of laughter that nearly made me drop the tea cup. Well, she hollered with sheer delight. I was never so chuffed in my whole life! You couldn't ask for a better 'first reaction' if you paid a million pounds for it.
Comment is about Ass Hill (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Big Sal
Wed 9th Jan 2019 15:28
More people should get involved with these poetry competitions advertised, and be proud of the fact that they self-promote and/or help in something more than competing for prizes.
I don't care if it is self-promotion (especially since this particular contest is for a great cause), enter as many damn competitions as you can people.
Poetry doesn't spread itself, and anyone that tells you otherwise is the arsonist that burned it down.?
Comment is about Poems about home competition to aid Shelter (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Big Sal
Wed 9th Jan 2019 15:24
More like Easter Island, with an explanation and plenty of dumb reasons. ?
Deforestation still threatens more life than any mass murderer or terrorist, and people will never come to terms with this. By the time they do - yes, Earth will already resemble Mars. Or just the pothole in the street.
Comment is about Pavement (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Unfortunately when they find each other it is inevitable that one will run, and one will chase, the runner is 99% of the time the man.. The separation is so painful and yet its only purpose is to help each grow..
And that we did.
And now he has returned and after the deep rawness of our past has finally been laid to rest, the beginning of our future is more exciting than our last...
Eternally grateful and always expressed. ?
Comment is about Twin flame (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 9th Jan 2019 13:34
Big Sal
Wed 9th Jan 2019 13:32
Last two lines are superb.
Whole piece is great.?
Comment is about Hey pops (blog)
Original item by Brent
Big Sal
Wed 9th Jan 2019 13:28
As much as it affects me (due to being in a lower income bracket), I still think this will turn out to be a good thing.
If it hurts Captain Dipshit's chances in 2020, then for me it's a small poison for a bigger antidote down the line.
He's burning his bridges faster than he can buy them. I'd love to see Fred's face today! Trying so hard to save it. . .??
Comment is about Just Another Terrible Day In The Government Shutdown (blog)
Original item by Damon Blackery
<Deleted User> (16837)
Wed 9th Jan 2019 12:02
this is just so so awesome ?
...if a person can feel their twin flame, they should never let them go....this is one in a trillion opportunity, and you could b one lucky person, tz a blessing from God.❤
Comment is about Twin flame (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Cheers Doug ta for the praise. Tommy :-)
Comment is about Persephone (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 9th Jan 2019 10:47
Snap, nearly. I'm currently doing one. I do one approx every couple of years, always Christmas presents.
Comment is about The Joys of Doing A Jigsaw (blog)
Original item by Stephen Mellor
I hadn't seen a jigsaw for more than 60 years.
Then, my Father in Law gave me one for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment is about The Joys of Doing A Jigsaw (blog)
Original item by Stephen Mellor
Hi
House of Fun
Comments and thoughts much much appreciated.
Sad isn't it how much in life continues to disappoint, but I suppose it gives us something to write about.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Brent,
Thank you for this poem which speaks of the philosopher in you which is an essential ingredient to all good poetry. I also like your style. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Keith
Comment is about Hey pops (blog)
Original item by Brent
A thought provoking piece Jon. Made me feel uncomfortable and ashamed of the inhumanity of mankind which is rampant. Our lack of action is appalling, but of course we cannot change anything if we do not unite, we are so helpless. So small and insignificant as individuals. X
Comment is about The laden sky (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
Such a sad situation..?
Comment is about Just Another Terrible Day In The Government Shutdown (blog)
Original item by Damon Blackery
I agree with Jon with the proviso that it is not done solely to cause offence..
Comment is about Venturing Into Controversial Poetry (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I feel for the people living without a salary while this is going on.
Comment is about Just Another Terrible Day In The Government Shutdown (blog)
Original item by Damon Blackery
Hi Don,
I think controversy will always upset someone's feelings. Can't be helped.
Jon
Comment is about Venturing Into Controversial Poetry (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Kevin Mulqueen
Wed 9th Jan 2019 06:57
Congrats, Dave, on having your unpretentious, uncliched, unfashionable, carefully crafted, sharply observed poem about modern-day Grimsby singled out! Nice ending!
Comment is about ‘Freeman Street, Grimsby’ by David Cooke is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Big Sal
Wed 9th Jan 2019 05:34
Wed 9th Jan 2019 03:25
Such a lovely response from a caring soul, thank you so much john. I appreciate your comment alot ?
Comment is about My group (blog)
Original item by Lysa d
Mae Foreman
Thu 10th Jan 2019 11:21
Yes, fierce and tough I am! But I'd like to think that I fight with civility! Hopefully! And I'll let you in on a secret too! Deep down I'm a big, fat, vanilla softie!
Thank you Alan!
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Comment is about Consume or be Consumed (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman