'She didn't look that dead you know'
I love that line.
An amazing piece.
Kept me enthralled to the end.

Hannah

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

I've arrived late here but it seems that the surplus of
swear words today has reduced their power and effect.
Taking up GS's comment about "pleasant" language, it isn't lost on me just how many words connected with sexual/
bodily functions are cringeworthy when spoken aloud...
almost as if alien to the tongue in their very utterance.
Pubis/anus/penis/uterus etc...who do we blame for them?

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Very powerful and what a read it was! Enjoyed it very much, so keep up the great work.?

Comment is about Crystal mind (blog)

Original item by Rachel Mhlongo

Inventive title...inventive theme.
But thinking about some people in this world, the better
alternative might be "alone".

Comment is about THREADBARE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Amen to that

Comment is about You, me, Grenfell Tower and poetry (article)

Original item by Mike Took

good insight with words. thanks for sharing your work.

Comment is about Farewell friends (blog)

Original item by Harsh Khajuria

Poem About True Fact?

Thank You Poet

Comment is about Imperfect Leaders (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Didn't think you'd be wanted to be name-checked as an imperfect mentor. Fear not, more lining up.

Comment is about Imperfect Leaders (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Very true Don.

And by the way, I'm gutted not to get a name check!

Comment is about Imperfect Leaders (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks, Desmond - that's interesting... I began to feel that the folklore and/or the Welsh language was a bit contrived or forced. Thanks for your comments.

Comment is about Llyfnant (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Hi Nicola
Thanks for liking this poem
Much appreciated
Martin

Comment is about Far from this place (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi Chris, I’ve read both versions of this poem, both are very good. I love the imaginary feel. This version with the Welsh folklore dose it more for me. Great work.

All the best des

Comment is about Llyfnant (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

I only know you from what you reveal of yourself on my screen, 10,000 miles away. And I like what I see. Don ?

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Thank you!

Comment is about The Cactus in the Kaleidoscope (blog)

Original item by Kristy

If age is just a number and you're only as young as you feel, then it's a good thing to stay young at heart!?

Comment is about Still 23 (blog)

Original item by Janey Colbourne

Oh Ray. So damn clever. Your use of 3-beat lines are music to my ryhmers ear. The last catchline could not have been better.

Don ?

Comment is about THREADBARE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Ray,
Thank your this poem which is playful with a clever use of imagery. Thought provoking also.
Keith

Comment is about THREADBARE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Ray & Hannah,
Thank you indeed for your comments. You are right Ray as the poem is one I would not usually write but the inspiration for it was quite powerful.
Keith

Comment is about The Wicked Witch (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hannah,
Thank you so much.
Keith

Comment is about Put down (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A lesson in how to make the incredible possible, and the unbelievable tangible, all done with lovely brush strokes dipped in the palette of insane logic Suki. "I never saw the porter dressed like that before" is a wonderful line in itself, it reminds me of a Victorian music hall lyric. Roy Hudd would like that.
Bloody marvellous as ever and worth a decent wait before we pull the screens. POTyear please.

Ray

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

The very apotheosis of malice Keith and this has a fairy tale feel which should appeal to all ages. I'm not sure whether or not the word witch comes from Wicca - could be. Magic is abroad, although I think you are drawing from real people here.

Unusual fare for you if I may say!

Ray

Comment is about The Wicked Witch (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Writing is therapeutic and can be used to channel some intense emotions. Cool comment you put, and regardless of anyone that thinks otherwise, writing can be some of the best medicine. Better than a placebo is knowing you made a difference.?

Comment is about 2016-12-03 18.46.51.jpg (photo)

Original item by Leigh Tiffany Love

Very introverted and passionate for this piece.?

Comment is about Eyes Wide Open (blog)

Original item by Leigh Tiffany Love

Sometimes the smallest victories are the grandest in terms of how they make you feel. Relish them every opportunity.?

Comment is about A day to achieve (blog)

Original item by Jacqueline Howard

Killer title!?

Comment is about The Cactus in the Kaleidoscope (blog)

Original item by Kristy

Been almost 8 full years since anyone commented on this, but nice job with it.?

Comment is about Fire (blog)

Original item by Penny Pepper

Thank you for your kind comment on my poem.
Really appreciated.

Hannah

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

''She would disappear on her broom''
Love that line.
A powerful, though unsavoury person.
Great writing.

Hannah

Comment is about The Wicked Witch (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

How honest this poem is. In spite of all the difficulties and put downs, you have triumphed. You write and share and encourage people.
Thank you for sharing this poem with us.

Hannah

Comment is about Put down (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I'm glad you got the chuckle muscle going Darren, thanks!

Comment is about DOO LANG A LANG (blog)

Original item by ray pool

You always have great titles to go with the equally imaginative poems.?

Comment is about Mint Green (blog)

Original item by Wood

no one could defile you by words I would not listen to them ...I would strike them from the sky.....I see and feel instead your beauty your pleasure your endless heart and it is one of God's simple gifts that you share yourself with us all here,
and for that I am truly grateful....and i will never know you any other way..

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

What a dilemma!

Comment is about Living in the Future (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

Unfortunately Anya
I've patented my mind
With all its racing neurons
I could dig up and find

If I find some extras
Which missed the patent trap
I'll gladly let you borrow
I'll place them in your lap

They really have a happy time
Turvying round my skull
They help to make my poetry
Sparkly, fun, not dull

I'm just a lowly poet ?

(stop it don and go to bed)

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

WARNING ! This comment contains strong language. FFS If you are sensitive don't read. ?

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Very good, that put a smile on my face - loved “like taxi drivers they have the knowledg”! ?

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

Basil Fawlty like.

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

Anya - thanks. I stop reading when I encounter the word. Perhaps there could be a health warning in the title, just for me.

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

I tried. I really did. My neurons went all topsy-turvy. Perhaps I should be reading it during the day and not midnight. I'm sure there are some gems there if I wasn't falling asleep ?

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

I love it. Wonderful.

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

Now this is rather interesting
Letters I did not know
What the hell is FFS ?
So Googling I did go

Now Brian you did so shock me
With such base language use
Upon this hallowed website
Of which you're quite profuse

Of course you know, you realise
Administrations strict
Commit bad language usage
And off you will get kicked

DM ?

Comment is about I'm Just a Lowly Poet (Brian will help me out) (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Well obviously I've got to like it when I'm mentioned three times FFS!

Comment is about I'm Just a Lowly Poet (Brian will help me out) (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

It is suggested I have a tiny mind for wanting to see this word got rid of as an expletive. I do have standards.

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Thanks, Ray, Martin, and Suki for your comments, and glad you enjoyed, Colin, Desmond and Sofia.

I often find that I'm at a loss for words and am therefore reticent to say much publicly, but I'm grateful for your kindness.

Rachel

Comment is about slip (blog)

Original item by nunya

Graham, i know what you mean. A lot of Old English words are quite gutteral and sound alien to our 21st century ears. But in poetry, good use can be made of that.

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Great intense piece of writing that captures the frustration of letting ourselves go when we know better. Lovely ?

Comment is about A Shell (blog)

Original item by Penelope Overman

@Keith Thank you

Comment is about The girl everyone ignores (blog)

Original item by Zahir Sookoor

Janey,
True words indeed. A good poel and well expressed. Wait till you are 70 like me.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Still 23 (blog)

Original item by Janey Colbourne

Zahir,
Thank you for this poem which surely must touch the heart of all yet there are those who are cold hearted who brush even the desperate aside. A cry from the heart. Sensitively and beautifully written.
Keith

Comment is about The girl everyone ignores (blog)

Original item by Zahir Sookoor

Hazel, sadly I think it is the sound of the word that confers it’s vulgarity. It just doesn’t sound pleasant! That said I don’t mind the word being used for it’s truer meaning ( a la Lawrence etc) but find it really objectionable when used as an expletive to describe another person.

Comment is about The C Word (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge