I really like the organic flow to your writing. I love the metaphors and imagery you call to mind. Very engaging. As I read, you poem forced me to stop and consider a few lines like:


"About love and loss
And loves lost behind a veil of disillusion
A wall of secrets and confusion. "

and:

"Do you undress me with your pleading eyes
Not for gratification, but for validation"

I loved stopping to consider your words and the poet who wrote them as I read this poem. Thank you for sharing! :)

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Ta Greg! I've had my head in the (phd follies) clouds that past year or I'd have been more gracious. It *IS* a cute l'il open mic, innit.

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Thanks for your kind comments and critique.

Robert: I've added another short poem, which I hope you'll like. If you're interested in reading more you can always order a copy of my debut book from The Penniless Press Publications (forgive the cheap plug!).

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you put the reader right in the center of what you're saying and feeling....i really enjoy your work

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Yes! thank you. And thanks to my very live 5 year old son (in 1992).

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Good to meet up with you at Wenloch. Plan to visit North Wales again during one of my journeys this year.

Very striking how varied the vocabulary you recruit into your poem. (As an aside, would bet yours is the first use of 'saprophytic fury' - in a poem; but entirely appropriate.)

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Enjoyed my visit to York Spoken Word a year ago, Rose - http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=42258 and enjoyed the fine pub food, too! Greg

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Hi Michelle, thanks for reading & commenting on my stuff, I appreciate it, and welcome :) x

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Thanks Steve for reading !

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Dave,
Good to see you at Glenys` funeral service...we pray that everything perks up for you on the medical front.


Keep writing.

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HAHA! (ooer matron indeed!) x

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Welcome to Write Out Loud, Ray. Good to meet you at Guildford last week, and to hear your "Alan Bennett" poem. Keep posting! Greg

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Cynthia, You could teach me a lot. Really like your advice/opinion. Thank you x

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thanks once again Martin ('Drowse')
Ian

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Warm welcome Michelle.Enjoy! x

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Thank you for your comment Michelle. Writing seams to be the best outlet for me. Unfortunately my muse always comes from heartbreak or disappointment. I really enjoyed your poem 'Holding Hands' ...I can relate to that also.

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Have a great gig in Wakefield, Ian. And if you make it back in time, it'd be lovely to see you.

all the best

Steve

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Thanks for the kind comments on 'Something To Say' Steve - much appreciated - I was hoping to come and see you and Laura in Wigan on 16th May - and can't now because I've got a gig in Wakefield. May try to catch you in Chester on the 17th if I'm back in time.
Ian

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Cheers Martin re "is this what borders do". Tommy

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Thanks for reading and your comments, Cynthia. I hadn't considered a series but I will do now. Thanks again

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Great post! Thanks for taking the time to post about this. I'll be sure to check out your other posts and the rest of the site, regards.

https://dhctranslations.com

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Hello again Cynthia,

Many thanks for the kind words on 'Revelation'. I'm glad you liked it.

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I'm sure your accent is lovely, Cynthia! I just put that one on WOL because I wanted to post poem and photo up as a link on my Facebook page. Glad you liked it.

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Thanks Harry - as the blog mistress the feedback re the design is appreciated and keeps me smiling :)

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Thanks for your comments Shirley- Anne, Like Ian, I was
very impressed by the design of the poetry blog. (and also the number of female poet`s contributing on a war theme)

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Thankyou Steve for taking the time to read my post " is this what borders do?" It's appreciated. Tommy

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" All this new, democratic, internet stuff is like launching little candle boats of poetic endeavour out on to the Ganges of universal criticism – I love it. "

Wow! Sums it up perfectly for me. I love it too :)

"The Manner of Her Going" - 44 words (if I counted correctly) creating a million explosions in my tiny head. That's what I call poetry.

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I heard you! Well done.

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Hi Russ

Thank you for your comment on A&E. Chuffed that you felt it.

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Hello Martin

Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment on Concrete Eyes. Much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it.

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Ta Steve. Sad but true tale of the breakup of a friend's marriage. x

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Thanks Harry :) your comment is appreciated and welcome. Tommy

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Thank you as always Harry, they literally were tumbling. My favourite was the "tinny cluck" of the pheasants.

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many thanks for your kind comments on 'in the halls of the kingmaker' Harry - apologies that it's taken a while for me to thank you - been away from WOL for a little while. I appreciate you commenting
Ian

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many thanks for your kind comments on 'in the halls of the kingmaker' Jackie - apologies that it's taken a while for me to thank you - been away from WOL for a little while. I appreciate you commenting
Ian

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many thanks for your kind comments on 'in the halls of the kingmaker' John - apologies that it's taken a while for me to thank you - been away from WOL for a little while. I appreciate you commenting
Ian

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Love the style of the samples on your profile - any chance of posting more? I appreciate your 'observant' attention to detail and careful choice of vocabulary. There is a certain economy of words that indicates a deliberation of thought and a striving for the end product to be as good as it can be. Thank you for sharing.

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Hi Cynthia Glad you liked the Howlin' Wolf poem!

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Hello Cynthia

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on both 'Take Away Love' and 'A&E'. Your opinion and comments are very much appreciated. I was a tad concerned about putting 'Take Away Love' out there and even sat my sons down to warn and explain what the content was really about. In response they just rolled their eyes!

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Cynthia hi, I have forgotten to rewrite the ending. One moment.

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Thanks Yogesh. x
More from me on http://colsibabes.blogspot.co.uk/

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Hi Cynthia The parallel between the Red Arrows and the geese was quite fortuitous. As I was thinking of John (my father in law) the geese flew past and it so happened that one of the many things he banged on about was what a waste of money those displays were. It's no more profound or complicated than that. There's also supposed to be a bit of gentle humour because he was a larger than life character who could often drive you mad when you were busy. Still, maybe my kids see me like that too!

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love your poetry :)

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Cynthia - many thanks for your kind words on 'Caught Out'.
I had never written a haiku before this and 'Crow' and had steered clear as I never truly understood them until I got the chance to research the history recently. I'm glad you enjoyed my efforts and took the time to read it more than once (which I now believe is the secret to this style).

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HI Laura,
Please don't apologise for not having time to write long comments on my stuff - I'm pretty excited that you took the time to have a read and comment at all - so thanks :))

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HI Jackie, Thanks for your kind comment on the ramblings, good to know others can relate - the injustice of being punished when you don't know what for, unforgettable ;). I'm sure I've probably given my own kids some similar memories...

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Thank you. It was recently published in the Interpreter's House.

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I like your type of writing and I enjoyed reading some of your poems :)

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Morning Martin. Thank you for your lovely comment on A&E. So chuffed the words formed a picture. Thanks once again.

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Morning Tommy. Thank you for reading A&E and your comments. Yes you read it absolutely spot on. I was very undecided about blogging that piece but your comment reaffirmed my decision. Thank you.

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