come on Wendy don't let us old fogies down and pack up your troubles in your old 'handbag' and smile smile smile!

P&S xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Comment is about OOP'S I'm In A Mesh (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Great to see you back Suki - the same to you my friend.

Ray

Comment is about COAT HANGERS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for stopping by Hannah. My school photos were pre - colour and seem so retro now!

Ray

Comment is about SCHOOL PHOTOS (blog)

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Nice to see your comment Hannah ! I think we've all been through it so thanks.

Great to get your likes, Col. David and Hannah!

Ray

Comment is about I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE PRESENTS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Suki and wish you too a very happy new year ?

Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Touching and true in its evocation of how happy times from
the past can return without warning to refresh our often
tried and tired lives. Like the poem itself, the realisation
rekindles hope for the future.

Comment is about 'How blindly we stumble ahead with such hope, a light flares briefly' (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

it is one pain in the butt having to pay taxes Ankita and the other is what our hot air blowing so-called representatives spend it on as in a soon to be white-elephant aircraft carrier Putin described as " a nice big target" what does that tell you? Thank you. Jemima.

Comment is about Tax- I don't have problem. (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

JC meets JC - and walks the line to another slice of chuckle
inducing parody. Mourinho certainly seems to be slipping
into Scrooge mode lately and needs to lighten up! Even
his newly bought players are starting to look as miserable
as him even when scoring goals. No names, no packdrill!

Comment is about I WHINGE AND WHINE (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

more than worthy of being nominated for the poem of the week, Andy.I really enjoyed it.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Jackdaw (blog)

Original item by Andy Humphrey

Great description of winter, enjoyed the observations.

Hannah

Comment is about these winter days (blog)

Original item by steve pottinger

Thank you so much for your comment on my poem, much appreciated.

Hannah

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

A very powerful piece, read it several times.

Hannah

Comment is about Distant Windows (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thank you so much for your comment on my poem.

Hannah

Comment is about Chris Hubbard (poet profile)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

but some people do care, Wendy. If ever you want a chat about anything at all always contact me anytime I'm on. And I think Rose would also be willing to do the same. Hope your New Year improves.Thank you.Jemima

Comment is about OOP'S I'm In A Mesh (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Women's health problems so easily overlooked.
I wish you well.

Hannah

Comment is about OOP'S I'm In A Mesh (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Love this poem.
''It's only October but you know what it's like''

Hannah

Comment is about I'M WORRIED ABOUT THE PRESENTS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I was drawn to this poem and it doesn't disappoint.
I like school photos, always a bit of a shock but as you say a record of proud growth to the parents.

Hannah

Comment is about SCHOOL PHOTOS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Very sad, very powerful, beautiful writing.

Hannah

Comment is about The Silent Scream (blog)

Original item by Shruti

And a very happy new year to you too Suki!

Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Hi there Ray,

Wishing you a Happy New Year! Have a good one..

Suki

Comment is about COAT HANGERS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Ankita,

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Suki

Comment is about Tax- I don't have problem. (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

John, Happy New Year! Mourinho is so miserable I find him hilarious..

Suki

Comment is about I WHINGE AND WHINE (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks, Helen. He really is well suited to a strong line of United moaners. Van Gaal, Moyes and the Master himself, Fergie.

Comment is about I WHINGE AND WHINE (blog)

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Hi Cynthia, just popping by to wish you a Happy New Year x

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Ha! He is really getting on my top note at the moment. I used to be a fan but he's a miserable old git these days.

Comment is about I WHINGE AND WHINE (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Andy

thanks for kicking my new year off with this fabulous poem.





Rose ?

Comment is about Jackdaw (blog)

Original item by Andy Humphrey

keep your lovely chin up Wendy!

and good luck.


Rose ?

Comment is about OOP'S I'm In A Mesh (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

cool Henry cool! I did one some time ago 'wishful drinking' that's why I was attracted to your's

great minds and all that ?




Rose ?

Comment is about Drinking About You (blog)

Original item by Henry Clydes

Thank you for your observations and kind comments. I like to write about things that are either dear to me or cause me some concern. Heritage is especially important to me. So is nature. Continually treasured buildings, structures and landscapes are destroyed without consideration or sentiment. I was recently in Barcelona and pleased to see that the old bullring (Las Arenas) has been preserved and given a more suitable identity. As bullfighting became increasingly more of a concern, this architectural masterpiece could have been lost... but now it provides leisure activities, performance venues, shopping, restaurants and much more. You also get a wonderful panoramic view of the city from the roof. So with a little imagination.........

Comment is about The Westwood Cooling Towers – Execution Day (blog)

Original item by J R Harris

kinda like these to-the-point short poems - like mini boxing bouts or spoken-to-camera narratives in old movies. Sort of film noir(ish). You're definitely not broken if you can write poetry and post it online! Col.

Comment is about Drinking About You (blog)

Original item by Henry Clydes

Thanks Stu. And no dramas on 'rictus'!
Chris

Comment is about Distant Windows (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

My mom always told me only guarantees in this life are 'Death and Taxes', which thinking of it now would be a very befitting title for a poem which you may have inspired me to now write. Always enjoy your work.

Comment is about Tax- I don't have problem. (blog)

Original item by Ankita Srivastava

I think of the Euston Arch and its vandals - many gasometers too; and these quite graceful impressive structures have been coming down in many places recently - an apparent embarrassment to local authorities. Homes will spring up like toadstools in place of oaks of course.

Nice piece of writing J.R.

Ray

Comment is about The Westwood Cooling Towers – Execution Day (blog)

Original item by J R Harris

excellent short piece chris. i'm stealing the word rictus for later use!

Comment is about Distant Windows (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

brilliant imagery. i love the mental pictures this paints in my mind, as if the building were a lumbering, mythical behemoth finally brought down by the teeming humans with ropes and picks. like an clipped, urban gullivers travels. thanks for this, a fine way to start reading in 2018

Comment is about The Westwood Cooling Towers – Execution Day (blog)

Original item by J R Harris

nice one Henry

Comment is about Secrets (blog)

Original item by Henry Clydes

Thanks folks so much . This was haunting me initially because it was going to be about "question marks" and what they represented; which foxed me until I got a more solid image ie the coathangers. Hope that makes sense ?!

The old pulling up the door catches on british cars - even the AA used a plastic version ! I was happy with the first lines, but added an afterthought. Thanks David.

Thanks Kevin. I often bring inanimate things to life - just the kid in me.

Cheers Col. Always nice to get your max. attention - I know what you mean. I think the extra stanza opens it up for more depth - but it's a shame to take the liberty in a way.

Thank you Cynthia. Same as all above, as the point was worth making. Cleft stick time !

Happy New Year to youse all.

Ray xxx

Comment is about COAT HANGERS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

absolutely belting poem. love the imagery and the punch at the end is brilliant. worthy, i'd say.

Comment is about 'Resistance' by John Short is Write Out Loud's first Poem of the Week for 2018 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Rich, despite adversarial politics and different schools of thought you have echoed a valued truth. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about Common Ground (blog)

Original item by Rich

Thanks both for your comments.

I agree, we have the capacity, ingenuity and capability to look after and nurture our envrionment and the plethora of fellow Earth dwellers we share that with.

What frustrates me is that we don't.

So much could be done, and just isn't.

That doesn't take away from the amazing and vital work of so many of us get involved in and support.

I just worry that time will run out, and we'll be faced with a giant problem that it's too late to fix.

I do cross my fingers and hope, though!

Comment is about Earth's sword (blog)

Original item by Rich

Writers on writers eh? Almost as bad as poets on poets!
An interesting viewpoint Fitzroy. You might also place the question on the discussion section. You may have more response perhaps.

Comment is about Lazy Poets (blog)

Original item by fitzroy herbert

I just fancied dropping a rather misshapen stone into the pond to see what the ripples might bring. Yours in the only ripple so far. And I thank you...There's a story that Burroughs once met Sam Beckett at an event in Paris. When Beckett was asked an opinion of him later, he said: 'Well, he's a writer.' Typically terse, the Thin Man. What he meant, of course, he never elaborated upon. The way Burroughs tells the story, he took it as a compliment. To actually be called a writer by Beckett he considered accolade enough. Well, you would, wouldn't you? But I guess my take is that a 'writer' will say and do pretty much anything, especially for effect....So what?

Comment is about Lazy Poets (blog)

Original item by fitzroy herbert

Beautifully written... A very powerful concept, as well!!

Comment is about Befriending Fear (blog)

Original item by Marianne May

I was really proud to have written this story. I hope some of you enjoy it as well!!
You can imagine Albert with any type of accent you like. I prefer to think he would speak with a sort of southern drawl.

Comment is about Albert Lemmon Sees The End. (blog)

Original item by Javis T.

Happy New Year Trevor. I look forward to reading your poems in 2018. Hope it's a good one for you and yours. Col.

Comment is about Happy New Year (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Awesome Louis! Happy New Year!

Comment is about Resolution (blog)

Original item by Louis Audet

Thanks for reading this Keith. Hope it hasn't made you too depressed but I guess you are living in a nicer climate with a lot more sun. Though I do know a number of people who have SAD lamps in order to cope with the winter months.
Hope you had a good Christmas
and have a brilliant New year. look forward to reading more of your work in 2018
Cheers
Martin

Comment is about The endless journey (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

MC. Thank you for your kind comment. May I wish you a Very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Keith

Comment is about A New Vision (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks, MC. Nice riposte. We should duel! (I did spell that right).

Comment is about I'M DREAMING OF A HARD BREXIT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Excellent stuff JC. Just the job to raise a smile on this
particular New Year's Eve.
But to borrow from elsewhere -

"O the political needy/greedy is frightful
But the thought of sovereign Britain so delightful
Just sort out what we pay and what we owe,
Let us go, let us go, let us go!"
(apologies to Sammy Cahn and his song "Let It Snow")

Comment is about I'M DREAMING OF A HARD BREXIT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey