John,
May I wish you a very Happy and Blessed Christmas. My prayers are for justice and peace, especially for our Christian and Zeidi brothers and sisters in the Middle East. May you continue to delight and intrigue us on this site with your poetry in the year to come.
With blessings
Keith

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

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Thanks Keith.
But, I think your reply was words to the wise as well.

If only we could return to simpler truer times.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thank you Stephen.

Old Oak the poem
is about the tree
but incidentally
also about me.
😃

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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most politicians are just people who
can't do anything else.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Thank you, I will be listening!

Comment is about Clyde McCulley (poet profile)

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Hi Clyde! Just to let you know that your poem will be featured on my show this Sunday after 4pm GMT on Allfm.org if you want to listen. Thanks a million for taking part ☺

Comment is about Clyde McCulley (poet profile)

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not exactly the Sage I was talking about
haha

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Amazing?

You were forced into reading.
Now you will never be the same!
😃

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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I was one of
those riders!

wink.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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My face a waste
a bit unnerving,
it's all I got
though undeserving!
😃

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Nice work. Strong.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hi Ruth,

Clyde here, that wrote "the tattered old man on Christmas Eve" to see if you got my message to let you know that I would be pleased to have you use the audio for your radio show.
If you have guest on your show, I would love to be a guest.

Merry Chrismas over there in England from Portland Maine,USA

Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)

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is that the inside of your washing machine?

use less soap!

😃

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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Damn, that's how she always knows! 😂 And that cloud thing is the inside of my head on most days DK 🤯 😁

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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your wife does not have eyes behind her back?
a very rare condition.

(you never did say what that thing is on your web address.)

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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Russell, welcome to WOL. I have been a member of this site since early 2017 and found it a valuable resource for the exhibition for one's poetry but also to read the work of others. I have benefitted enormously from the constructive criticism of other poets in particular. I now look forward to reading some of your poetry.
With every good wish
Keith

Comment is about Russell DuPont (poet profile)

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I assume you are a "Leftie"
handed...
not political!
?

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

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Thank you Jordyn for liking and taking the time to read some of my poems, I really do appreciate it a lot..once again thank you.

-Jared

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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Thank you Aisha for liking one of my poems I really appreciate it.

Comment is about Aisha Suleman (poet profile)

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My mother always told me
if you can't say something nice-
say nothing at all.
Thus...No Comment!

wink. wink.

Comment is about Trevor Alexander (poet profile)

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are you now Mark Jhon?

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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Forest Gump sat on a stump
then a thought came fleeting by
they say I'm dumb as a box of rocks
therefore no need to reply.
?

(where have you been Don Matthews? You disappeared.)

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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Dear Peter

Thank you for kind message and I am humbled to know that you enjoy my work. You give so much to people through your poetry, which I find lyrical, intelligent and moving. The poem 'Freedom' is a great read. I enjoyed Romanticats, although it is inevitably tinged with sadness. Once again, sorry to hear about Ludo.

It has been good to share views with Laura Taylor, who is a fine poet. And Rasa's poems are well worth reading as well.

Wishing you all the best, Peter, and looking forward to more exciting poems coming from your pen.

Steve Gospage

Comment is about Peter Taylor (poet profile)

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my poetry
or a glass of milk
will put you to sleep-
the milk tastes good-
my poetry better for you.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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I deny knowing me.
?

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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you should have thrown the veil over me.
I am still in hiding!
?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Like Rasa, for me Memory Tax stood out – perhaps partly because, as a Parkinson's person, the tax would never affect me as I have no memory left!
Having said that, I think I have seen Rasa's name elsewhere in this blog bank – I must remember to look out for it.
I see that Laura Taylor is a fan of yours – that tells me that your stuff is good! The better part of my poetry has passed through her hands, which was a lovely reward for writing. But I come to praise Caesar, so thank you for sharing your excellent work – and also for reading and commenting on
Romanticats. Ludo says thank you too.
Peter Taylor

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Autumn. Not sure about "desperate". I'm a sucker for anything remotely interesting that helps pass the time. Cheers ?

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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I did read your other poem but cast a veil over it
Keith

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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? not very politically correct DK but probably true!! ?

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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kids don't run anymore.
they only watch video games-
too fat to run
and too dumb.

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

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thanks M. C. for reading "Autumn".
you must be desperate.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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thanks Keith.
(I hope you did not read today's poem.)

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thank you, Mahira, for your kind comments on Climate Change (and us?). I feel that this is the most important issue in the world.

Comment is about Mahira (poet profile)

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Sometimes I learn from my mistakes
just not this time-
I wrote the poem anyway.
?

Comment is about kJ Walker (poet profile)

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Climate change (and us?) is a masterpiece. It's a true reflection of what we've made this world and what we have become. The Earth ought to be a beautiful place, one full of life and peace. But the humans' wars against nature have played a good big role in exhausting the beauty and resources of this planet.

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Thank you Mr. Moncrieff! Your likes inspire me. Thank you tonnes for reading my poems...?

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

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i agree with me.
haha

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Beer Goggles??
Where do you drink your beer?
?

Comment is about Trevor Alexander (poet profile)

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Thanks, dk. You are very kind. We may have to agree to disagree about climate change though.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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It's my pleasure, Keith. I always enjoy them.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Stephen,
A few brief words to thank you for commenting on my poems. It helps to motivate and encourage me also.
Keith

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts for my work "Lifeline of pets and us". Yes, it is sad our pets departs from the world early. Might be because they love us lot more than how much we love them and they can't bear if we depart before them and hence they have short life span. Moreover for many people pets are not family but a piece of entertainment whom they can abandon like furniture as per their convenience. And that is why almighty calls the pure soul early so they don't have to bear earthly pain.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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do not be afraid
shake a hand anyway!

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Hi Keith,

Thank you for your well wishes! I truly appreciate the encouragement and support. ?

Comment is about Jason Phillips (poet profile)

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Jason,
Welcome back mate and thank you for your message. I am pleased that you now feel able to re start your writing career as I am aware of your potential. I promise to be watching for every poem you post on this site. As always my comments will be constructive and designed to help.
Great to hear from you.
Keith

Comment is about Jason Phillips (poet profile)

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Oh how we wish
to be back in the womb,
for times are bad
hearts full of gloom,
still the bell tolls
we ask for whom,
for all of us
we may assume.
?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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HI Keith,

In 2017 you commented on one of my poems. It's been a long time since I've wrote, and I have grown since then. I want to thank you for your kind words. It truly means a lot to me that you took more than a moment to consider my words during that time. I am now in a place of continued growth and becoming a better version of myself.

Thanks again Keith

Respectfully,
Jason

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hi Jennifer - thanks (or maybe that should be "fangs") for the anecdote about the snake pit. Nice one!
MC

Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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You don't see the word Razzamatass very often anymore.
Thanks for bringing it back.
?

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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