Hi Stu, thanks for taking the time to read my poems and comment. I am surprised 'voices' only took you a morning, but that is proof that good poetry sometimes happens because poetry is in you. Not all poetry has to burn out of you as Bukowski might say.
Michelle :)

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holding hands is excellent. a really descriptive snapshot of an intimate moment that belies a far greater meaning. pure poetry!

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Once again Ray an astute observation by yourself. Tommy

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Indubitably! lol

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Ta Martin re Paint and puddles.

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ah Ray, it's always a pleasure reading your poems. I also plopped a comment on your pigeon post to help keep you hydrated. Take care.

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Thanks for your comments Greg. I like the first line, but it has no connection really apart from to imagine how cold it would be so defrocked! The last line sort of Xmasy but a big stretch of credibility!

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Hi Cynthia,

Thanks for your comments :) There is no imagery, there is no sensationalism. Just facts.

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HI Becky Thanks for the comments on THe Chicago poem. It's appreciated!

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Hi Cynthia Glad you liked 'The Teatime Bulletin'. The first draft was written some time late 70s/early 80s and I was thinking of updating it. In the end I thought there was no point. The names and places changed but the story stays the same.

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Hello Stu, thanks for your comment on The Turn. I'm outdoors a lot and the weather/climate exits for me in a very real sense - which might sound daft, but i'm sure you know what i mean.

I'll keep checking in and having a shufty at your stuff. Keep it coming.

Trav.

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Hi Tommy Thanks for comment on The Tea Time Bulletin.

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Waiting :)

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Helen Helen Helen you are showing the signs of an intelligent mind. Be careful now or you may develop a touch of quality of purpose. Hug tightly your ups and downs. At your service, Tommy.

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Hi Andy
Thanks for your comments on 'Not from round here' It is based on an event that happened to me as a student walking back to the car loaded with books as opposed to just loaded! He was quite insistent that I came form London and was happy when I agreed. Hope to see you next week.

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Hi Stu
Thanks for you comments on 'Not from here' this is related to an event that happened to me a few years ago as a student I was walking back to the car from the university library loaded with books. He was quite insistent that I was from London !

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Hey that's brilliant :) Sounds like you enjoyed it too :) xx

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absolutely~

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Hi Tommy, I am starting to wonder why I bothered coming back. The site is riddled with 'poets' who do nothing but critisize the work of other poets!!!

There is nothing I hate more than people who think they are better than everyone!

If I disappear again, you'll know why!

Helen x

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"kiss gently, kiss briefly kiss often"
Tommy hi

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That I promise Mr Astell!

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Hey, hey :)

Thanks for giving me a little push to read a formal piece. I read Her Scent on Silk at open mic last night. Went really well :) x

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HI RAy Glad you liked my Charlie Parker poem!'

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Hi Stu Thanks for kind comment on Teatime Bulletin!

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Hi Helen, I'm pleased that you picked up on 'melancholy'. Tommy

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Ray- re Taxi "weary inevitability" spot on. I could not have put it any better. Tommy

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Loved your photo dorinda on the picture gallery from Marsden on the home page.

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Cynthia.
Thanks for reading That Shallot. Glad it made you smile. Dave

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I guess I'm just a little shy (believe it or not!)

The "disobedient" reference is to do with the technical style of writing, in that I do free verse mostly and I'm not a stickler for "obedient" verse as it's known in the more academic/elite circles. I believe the love of language, and the expression and entertainment of it is enough to make it poetry.

I love Moon Month BTW, it's very powerful and an original take on being "on the blob" : )

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Thanks Helen, much appreciated. Time is a struggle and I do feel guilty that I do not read as much I write on this site. I do intend to rectify this. With that said, I have read some of your work. I do not make comments on peoples technical ability as I have no concept of what is and isn't right.... (I've just google stanza but don't tell anyone ;)). I just write and that's it. So I am not qualified or experienced enough to make sweeping comments on anyone else's work. I either like it or I don't and I like your work very much x

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Hi, Katy, - just curious - why are you shy about anal intercourse?

I'm not really sure what 'disobedient barriers' you think you are are breaching. Or whom you think you would offend. But I may be the one outside the accepted pale, and not realizing it yet.

I never once considered my 'Moon Month' to be anything but honest, certainly not offensive to anyone. I may still be very naive.

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Hi Harry Glad you liked my 'Funerals'. I've had versions of that poem knocking around for thirty years and it's been published in in magazines and a book. Still, it's always bugged me and, although it's not exactly a magnum opus, I took a scalpel to it and hope that I've now sorted it out!

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Thanks for your welcome Cynthia, please excuse me I have only just seen it.

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Hey, thanks for the comments on Wednesday's Child. I didn't have any maternal instinct at all. Didn't want kids, didn't like kids. But then I had a couple and luckily (for them) the instinct kicked in!

I love funny poems, especially ones that are written by women. I have tried my hand at a few myself. I always try and start with a funny one at open mic before I leave the room suicidal with the deeper ones :) My only problem is that I get incredibly embarrassed if people laugh at my jokes, which leaves me with a 'riddy' as it's known in Scotland.

Think I might need to purchase your book, anything to give me break from myself ;)

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on Sarah's writing

Here

Not far from where we sit casting our minds outside

we run

we write

inspired by our writing workshop the full version can be seen on the Unpicked: Restitched website.

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Good Afternoon Cynthia and thank you for reading the 19th Floor. Your comment is much appreciated and I can not begin to express how pleased I am with the feedback this piece has received.

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Thanks for the read and the comments !

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Welcome Ariel, write and write again. :-) Tommy

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I really like your poems, Helen. I have absolutely not a jot of maternal instinct nor any understanding of being a mother but Wednesday's Child was very strong for me.

(p.s. don't worry I'm not a mother, I'd leave them on the bus)

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Haha

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Thanks MC for your comments on "its funny how religion arrives" I think you summed it up perfectly.

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Ripened indeed! ; )

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you guessed right Cynthia *blushing*
It was a bit of a poetic challenge I set myself and to try not and be crude and obvious, a bit tricky!

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Hi Cynthia, thanks for the read and the comments :) My line breaks follow my thoughts which meander and can be chaotic, coming back to the original idea after a bit. I am not a huge fan of anything organized: religion, rhyme or lifestyle. Recently in a shopping mall in Dubai, I saw this kid claw the carpet, refusing to get up on being denied a phone. The mother couldn't get him off, so the reference to the spoon and child, or should I, at the risk of being politically incorrect, say a spoiled brat ;)

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Thanks Tommy!

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"And a warm man aft
To block the draught"...hmm
Ps I live off Edge Lane tc

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Hello,
Thanks for the kind words regarding 'molecules'. Your work is confessional which is hard to write for me (i prefer to keep a distance) so I will follow your progress with a keen eye.
Have a great day!

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Good morning Ash, what a coincidence! Give me awhile to read them. :-)Tommy

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your poem trips off the tongue nicely Ash but stumbles in places and perhaps loses momentum towards the end. I like the shampoo line but I'd split it like this:
'and when you lay your head on my shoulder
all I smell is your coconut shampoo'
and similarly:
'and randomly wake up just to say
are you alright?'
- separation helps to highlight the important words.
I would be tempted to end:
'and you brought me light
I never knew existed'
which leaves the poem slightly open-ended. Just my opinion of course. Good luck.

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Thanks M.C.for your fulsome comments on 'can poetry lift the spirit', which expressed a very exact commendation on the art; it certainly would not do if everyone had the skill for then there would be no requirement for it I feel.

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