Hello Fred,
This poem is a cry from the heart which cannot comprehend the complexities of life with all its conventions. That which should be unimportant stands in the way of love. The last line says it all. Do you believe that love can overcome all? I do.
Thank you for such a sensitive piece of writing.
Keith
Comment is about Why Does it Have to be So? (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Hi Guys;
As I said last night me and Amanda are running a free writing workshop on 21 June 2018 between 2pm and 4pm for Langley Writers at:
Asby Close
Middleton
Manchester
M24 4JF
all are welcome if anybody wants to come along. it'll be a good un
Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Mike,
This is a masterpiece of poetry. It flows, you take the reader with you through vivid descriptions yet all is tinged with a sense of the otherness of life.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Windows (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Nicola,
Forgive me if my assumption of you is incorrect but this poem speaks of a woman of substance, of no messing, one who speaks directly.
Good for you
Thanks I felt empowered after reading this
Keith
Comment is about Runner (blog)
Original item by Nicola Byrnes
Hi Keith
Congratulations on POTW. Well deserved, not just for the brilliant poems that you regularly post, but also for the cheer that you bring to the site with your thoughtful comments. whenever I visit this site I always check out your work, and you never fail to impress
cheers Kevin
Comment is about ‘The Videomatic Tutor’ by Keith Jeffries is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 21:37
Great words too John. Keep it up...nudge nudge wink wink.
Comment is about IMAGINE MY SURPRISE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
An interesting take Hannah, thanks. Those inside and those outside each aware but without ever meeting. Seems kinda sad. Now I've stopped doing the long journeys it seemed almost inconceivable . Age creeping on too!
Ray
Comment is about ALWAYS ON THE ROAD (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 21:17
John - Saw the pic...need a lie down...I'll read the words later.
Comment is about IMAGINE MY SURPRISE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 21:15
Firstly well done Keith on being awarded POTW. I don't know how you come up with such brilliantly written Poetry on such a regular basis. This is a fascinating, highly original piece and it creates vivid imagery as you read through it.
Amazing stuff! Well done again!
Comment is about ‘The Videomatic Tutor’ by Keith Jeffries is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
<Deleted User> (18118)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 20:52
Filled with detail and imagery.
Amazing writing.
Hannah
Comment is about The Washing Line (blog)
Original item by Nicola Hulme
<Deleted User> (18118)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 20:40
I love this poem.
Fingers like sausages and carriages being returned.
You don't get that with a laptop.
Very attractive poem.
Hannah
Comment is about The Videomatic Tutor (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thanks, Darren. I find it very depressing at times, but am able to ignore the rubbish most of the time.
Comment is about Product fury (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
"Your call is really important to us"
Comment is about Please Hold (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Whatever one believes (whatever the religion) it is the practitioners, the priests, the vicars, the rabbis etc who subjugate their flocks into submissive adherence.
Inherently the good teachings of many of the religions hold up for people to be "good eggs" in civilised society. However, it is the threat of purgatory, hell etc that religious leaders promulgate in order to keep people under control that is the unattractive side of religion.
My religion is my family and friends. They never let me down, do not lie to me, and never promise something that they cannot fulfil and we all share unconditional love. That's good enough for me!
Contentment is the best religion. The buddhists are the nearest.
Comment is about Post Traumatic Religion Disorder (blog)
Original item by Angie Lewis
Alexandra, easily your best work yet by a mile! I think you've got us old folk off to a T.
My only criticism is you are like waiting for an eclipse! Write more please.
Graham
Comment is about Misplaced Memory (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
You hit every aspect of life in a simple yet thought provoking statement. I found myself rereading your words and thinking, yes, that's exactly how it feels.
Comment is about Almost a Prayer (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
MCN the bloody taxis and small buses in MK are bad enough without adding further hazards to negotiate!
Comment is about TRANSPORTS OF DELIGHT? (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Depends what you're beholding. I see no beauty in beholding fake plastic flowers.
D ?
Comment is about The Oyster (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
Keith - a "Teidi" tribute. I echo the comments about your
overall contributions to this site. As for your blogs, keep "tapping" them out!
Comment is about ‘The Videomatic Tutor’ by Keith Jeffries is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
Brian - I had a much cherished aunt who married well and
drove a big Jaguar saloon with panache - and from which
she used to yell at tardy pedestrians who got in the way.
I've never underestimated the female behind the wheel!
Graham - I now assume the MK in Milton Keynes stands
for "motoring karma"! I just don't want to be in front of
any such vehicle when things goes awry with Man's
Presumptuous Plan.
Comment is about TRANSPORTS OF DELIGHT? (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thank you for the comment Big Sal! I really appriciate it ??
Comment is about Bright Eyes Dead (blog)
Original item by Megan Pieroway
Loved this when you read it out last night Nicola - - -
is that a young grandma putting out the washing!
Comment is about The Washing Line (blog)
Original item by Nicola Hulme
<Deleted User> (19421)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 14:00
<Deleted User> (19421)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 13:59
Being a bit temporally challenged, this took me back a long way! I remember, as an Engineer, hand-writing text for the typist to type. Partly because that was the business structure of the day, and partly I suspect, because like Doctors, Engineers' handwriting was generally an unintelligible scrawl. The advent of word processors and computers meant that Engineers typed their own stuff, albeit one-fingered, untaught, with frequent use of the 'delete' key. The result of that was the reduction of admin staff, and in larger companies, the demise of the typing pool. I have advanced to three and four-fingered typing, sharpened with writing poems (allegedly!), but still tend to use the delete and backspace keys rather more than I'd like.
Enjoyed this guided tour down memory lane.
Comment is about The Videomatic Tutor (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I'm sorry I was unable to write a comment immediately as I was in a queue ,I am eighth at the moment trying to get an appointment at the doctor."I am sorry we are unable to answer your call you are seventh in the queue."
Great innovative poem on a subject which annoys us all.Well done
Comment is about Please Hold (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Hello Trevor,
As soon as I began to read this excellent poem I remember the opening scene of the film entitled ¨The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel ¨. Judi Dench was enagaged in such a call. At some time or other we have all had this irritating experience but your poem encapsulates it perfectly.
Thank your
Keith
Comment is about Please Hold (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Graham, does it matter? Beauty in the eye of the beholder etc.
Comment is about The Oyster (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
Ray, the cycle of life beautifully explained in this. Everything is just a question of balance.
nice work
Graham
Comment is about BICYCLE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
That opening line says it all for me Damon
wonderful stuff.
Comment is about Firefly//Angel (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
Thanks to Ruby Anya and Darren for liking and thanks to Suki Pat and Brian for commenting
Much appreciated
Martin
Comment is about Mountains climbed (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Anya, Brian your very kind
To welcome me (and mind)
I need to tell you, (duty bound)
I'm intellectually sound
My verse it sometimes is quite strange
My mind, perplexes me
Where does it get this strange stuff from
To fill my poetry ?
I will unleash my mind and let it
Travel round the site
It seems to be at home with friends
Although your out of sight
Don ?
Comment is about We Want to Join Your Loop (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 07:09
Don - you're in !
(We'll take anybody.)
Comment is about We Want to Join Your Loop (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (19421)
Tue 12th Jun 2018 06:19
Dear Martin and Col,
Much obliged. When uploading poems it's impossible to know which poems will hit the mark, and which don't. That's what makes it fun. Really, it's all about experimentation. What's the worst that could happen?
Hope you aren't finding the builders to stressful Col.
Have a lovely week gents.
Suki
Comment is about Confession: Feeding Cornflakes To A Deceased Nun Is Easy If You Don't Know What You're Doing (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
Hi there John,
It wasn't long before the politicians try and spoil the fun: Stephen Kinnock wants England players to protest against Russia by wearing armbands during matches. Oh well.
Fab poem, and thanks for the link. Interesting read.
Suki
Comment is about THE SAGA OF LEV YASHIN'S BED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This flows really well, Martin. Very lyrical..
Suki
Comment is about Mountains climbed (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Wonderful metaphor, Ray.
Last verse is perfect; lovely last line:
"all the rest is mystery..".
I like Pat's idea too!
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about BICYCLE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Congratulations Keith and all the best to you!
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about ‘The Videomatic Tutor’ by Keith Jeffries is Write Out Loud’s Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
came by thank you for sharing.
Comment is about BackChat poetry/jazz project (blog)
Original item by Steven Waling
This is good Janine
Don ?
Comment is about You Have A Voice (blog)
Original item by Janine Armentrout
Like Brian I don't have a clue what's going on here? Now what bothers me is he likes it? As my mentor it seems I still have a long way to go. I do know about Eve and the serpent Stockport and I'm sure I will be able to appreciate more 'vague' verse with Brian's excellent tuition as I progress.
Don ?
Comment is about June Collage Poem - Negatives (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
very well said.
enjoyed reading your work of words.
thank you.
Comment is about Only a Sparrow [sonnet] (blog)
Original item by Alan Morrison
you've spent time with this and let the sound spin.
thank you for sharing your work.
Comment is about The Line and Square (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Big Sal
Tue 12th Jun 2018 00:06
I still have a tattoo of a religion that I thought was the right thing for me at a time too. Still haven't covered it up as I haven't had the time or money to do so in quite a while. We all make mistakes, but to push past the inhibitions and create a belief in ourselves and our own abilities can make us stronger in the long run than any organized religion ever could. Stay strong and keep your head up - and good poem.?
Comment is about Post Traumatic Religion Disorder (blog)
Original item by Angie Lewis
Big Sal
Tue 12th Jun 2018 23:40
Sounds like a poetic version of synesthesia wrapped in memorable words all their own. ?
Comment is about Memory of you (blog)
Original item by Ana-Maria Necula