Indeed. People being put to long working days in manual labour to barely earn a few pennies for the day. But if they don't work they are beaten or punished, and receive no money.

Thank you Big Sal ?

Been working on this for a few days ?

Got a few more in progress but trying new things means work takes longer to produce. I am enjoying challenging myself though

Comment is about Who are the real Monsters? (blog)

Original item by HayzTee

Thanks for the comments - and the likes.
I remember above all the day I was summoned to my
mother's deathbed and found her with something like a
smile on her face - as if she had seen something welcoming
in her passing. I wonder if Don is on the right track when
he suggests each life as a progression towards an unknown
completion of a project. Remember those stories from folk
who are certain they have been here before?
Ferris - excuse me for asking but what is "DMT"? Not an
abbreviation that springs to my mind.

Comment is about REST ASSURED (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

So glad you're back with these chuckle-inducing treats.
The world always needs laughter to face down its harsh
realities.

Comment is about No milk to drink (blog)

Original item by hugh

Modern day slavery legitimized by the ruling governments. Of course there are some that advocate the death penalty, and then some that call others soft for advocating for a prison sentence.

Either way, slavery takes many forms, and this is definitely one of them.

Good piece.?

Comment is about Who are the real Monsters? (blog)

Original item by HayzTee

I must have missed this first time around. It certainly
captures (with a sly wink) the dichotomy that exists in
feelings between the sexes, with the saving grace (if that's
the right phrase!) of humour that allows us to enjoy it from
a late night club act POV without fear of a slap.

Comment is about FATHER AND SON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This poem is written from any personal experience or experience of anyone I know, I've just seen a lot of not nice in relation to some prisons and how they treat those serving sentences, and believe it's appalling

Comment is about Who are the real Monsters? (blog)

Original item by HayzTee

Thanks for the comment and the welcome back, Anya.

Also thank you, Taylor.

And thanks for the likes, David and Jon.

Comment is about For Stuart (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Very much impressed.Beautifully crafted.

Comment is about CLOSING THE GAP OF YEARS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A brilliantly evocative poem.
Thank you
Taylor

Comment is about For Stuart (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

As a northern lass I say bravo..
Taylor

Comment is about Sensibility (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

People suffer beyond their punishment at the hands of real Monsters, people without humanity. Yet we allow ourselves to be blinded under the idea that these prisoners are not human beings, but monsters; which is in fact not true. Humans make errors, perhaps very big errors, sometimes mental health is largely at play, but that doesn't mean they are not a human being.

No one deserves to be murdered, raped, extorted or abused. How are we any better by allowing this to happen to people and blindly standing by watching? That makes us no better than those who commit those crimes to begin with. Two wrongs don't make a right.

Comment is about Who are the real Monsters? (blog)

Original item by HayzTee

Beautiful one Avishek

Comment is about Weapon (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

Looking forward to it.

Comment is about HayzTee (poet profile)

Original item by HayzTee

Living in another city with another family is an assault on the psyche of any well-meaning child of an absent father. Excellent emotion.

Comment is about Father (blog)

Original item by yajaira

It's quite a thing to admit now, but I'm somewhat dissatisfied with the form of this post. I wanted to try something new but feel like maybe I went a little overboard.

Thanks, all, for reading--maybe I hit something despite my personal sense of being off target.

Comment is about Page C3 Headlines (blog)

Original item by nunya

Ah, you do my friend. Tina, Tyson and Keith patents are safely held by you. I just patented the FUN BUS. After all it was your creations that helped get this whole concept started. I owe you a lot for that. Consider yourself a co-founder.

Gina, froggie, Princess - without you Brian we would never have been born..ribbit...meow... ?

Comment is about FUN BUS : Don Patents Our Bus (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

When you go Dorinda please pass on all our respects from our poetry group - - thanks

Mark Sheeky

One of the pictures on display at the Art Gallery
is g922a.jpg

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thank you Hugh for the generous comment you made on "Silently Sad"

Jane?

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

Congratulations! A brilliant poem.

Comment is about Reconciliation by Ray Pool is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Mike Took

A tender and heartwarming piece. Excellent!

Comment is about CLOSING THE GAP OF YEARS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Rhythmic and romantic. Nice!?

Comment is about Heart Roast (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

I like this poem, it carries a vital message. We should all try and make peace with our enemies.

Well done Avishek! Thank you. Jane

Comment is about Weapon (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

This is a heartfelt poem but the words and emotion don't seem to flow as easily as your other poems. A very nice effort though!?

Comment is about The Unfading You (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

A rich man is truly the one in touch with his feelings. You are a very rich man! I especially liked the line "My lines are my identity". I can totally relate to this.

Well done...a great poem!

Comment is about Written In a moment of Crisis (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

Your poem is rich in both emotion and pain. The reader can understand this. Nice work. Thanks, Jane

Comment is about Camphor (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

A well-written delicate poem I'd say. Very nice indeed. Thank you, Jane?

Comment is about REST ASSURED (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

...without a doubt, this is beautiful! It touched me deeply. Thank you!❤

Comment is about Ripped Away (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Talking of patents, I thought I held them on Tina and Tyson....

Comment is about FUN BUS : Don Patents Our Bus (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Nice to meet you Fred. Thank for the lovely comment you wrote on "Wedding Bells". It is appreciated.

Your sample poetry is very enticing. I look forward to reading my way through your other poems.

Thank you, Jane?

Comment is about Rick Varden (poet profile)

Original item by Rick Varden

Hi Martin, thank you for your comment on "My Strawberry Milkshake" (:

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

It is a cold case so who knows the background.? Agreed, children can follow the way of parents for good or bad. I think (?) they were charged with the murders but fell apart in court. Witnesses afraid of reprisals (?) Insufficient forensic evidence (?). In court it's a game being played between prosecutor and defence. May the best man win.
I don't like this analogy but it's true. Where's the justice in this ??

Putting a newspaper report into rhyme is not easy. You are restricted to words. Thanks for your encouragement

D?

Comment is about A Family That Kills Together (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Please forgive...I posted this once in a different form and realized that it seemed to be built upon something that I didn't feel was entirely my own. So, this is basically the same idea cloaked in different language. Who among us has entirely original ideas?

Comment is about Page C3 Headlines (blog)

Original item by nunya

You know I have two sides. Comic and Serious. Every now and again I like to challenge myself by trying to convert a newspaper report/article into rhyme as I believe rhyme in itself draws the reader in. It can be employed to carry along with it a variety of messages, emotions etc.

This one is a series of articles about true crime here. It appears insufficient evidence surfaced. Of interest is the now DNA tool which can sometimes solve and achieve justice for cold cases.

Thanks for all your comments. Will now let Comic have a go. ribbit...thanks Don

D?

Comment is about A Family That Kills Together (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I believe there's got to be something after we leave here. With a science background logic tells me our spirit/soul ? goes nowhere? What a waste of 90 years. I guess I'm talking about recycling. There's gotta be a spirit recycling bank in the sky. I hope the keeper of the bank thinks I'm worth another try. Maybe that's the whole purpose of life.?
Continual recycling in a hope of spirit improvement....

Don ?

Comment is about REST ASSURED (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you for commenting on my poem Mortality Hugh. Appreciated..?
Taylor

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

Thank you very much ladies for the likes and kind comments ?

Fred

Comment is about PLANS (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Thanks for commenting Big Sal love the idea of a song. re book it took me about 6 months to write and another 2 months for me to organise format proof read and get to publication.
Taylor

Comment is about Ripped Away (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Pictures accompanying a poem often help a reader visualize what the writer is saying, but even if you didn't include one in this, your words would have sufficed. Great imagery and sentiment.?

Comment is about While the Salvation Army Band Played On (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

This would make a terrific song Taylor, I can already hear the harpsichord being played to the soft tune of a ballad. ?

I have a question if you don't mind . . .

How long did it take you to write your autobiography/poetry book?

Comment is about Ripped Away (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

Well that was a surprise still laughing. ?
Taylor

Comment is about No milk to drink (blog)

Original item by hugh

Hi Martin, thanks for stopping by to read The Fox.......appreciated your comments.
Taylor ?

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

I agree with Ray here. This poem is a real change of mood and pace for you. But none the less a good poem.

Comment is about A Family That Kills Together (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Fantastic Robert. I love your poetry

Comment is about What am I supposed to do with this information (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

The poem also seems very grown up
Nice one

Comment is about My Strawberry Milkshake (blog)

Original item by yajaira

Some great metaphors here Taylor.

Love it

Comment is about The Fox Visited Me Last Night (blog)

Original item by Taylor Crowshaw

I see the owners of Nigeria raping a kiss on her lips.

These are incredible lines that only you could right as you have that perspective. wonderful poetry

Comment is about DARK KISSES (blog)

Original item by Kporho Vwede Daniel

Thankyou, one and all.
The inspiration for this came from a passage in Jeremy Paxman's "The English" about a Cumberland farmer who sold his wife in 1832 (mutually amicably, you understand) in exchange for twenty shillings and a Newfoundland dog.
Ferris - I'm more than happy to send you "Upskirting". Your WOL contact OK?

Comment is about FATHER AND SON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Well whatever you believe Mark these speak as true words for me.
nice one

Comment is about REST ASSURED (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Aside from your well chosen use of words there is also an excellent rhythm and pace to this poem

Nice one

Comment is about A Victim’s card (blog)

Original item by Rachel Mhlongo

This sounds like a shopping list of chores. Like it

Comment is about When I Go (blog)

Original item by d.knape