thanks very much for commenting on 'Bait' Ray - glad you liked it - I'm hopeless at visiting WOL site at the moment - so only get to see comments when I come back to post something new - so sincere apologies for delay in responding - I really must make more of an effort to visit and contribute

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thanks very much for commenting on 'Bait' Desmond - glad you liked it - I'm hopeless at visiting WOL site at the moment - so only get to see comments when I come back to post something new - so sincere apologies for delay in responding - I really must make more of an effort to visit and contribute

Comment is about DESMOND CHILDS (poet profile)

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Always good to get positive feedback so a big thank you to you Wardah and Hannah.

Let's all rise to a higher ground.

Raj

Comment is about I have arrived (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Thanks Hannah and Wardah. I'm glad you liked it.

Raj

Comment is about Tantric Tandem (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Glad I caught this in the week. My hearty congratulations on being selected as POTW
Well done Helen

Comment is about 'How to Catch a Fish in the Solent' by Helen Elliott is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Really intense poem...?

Comment is about Tantric Tandem (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

'I believe in you'
That is a beautiful thing to say to someone.
Loved this one.

Hannah

Comment is about I have arrived (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Very beautiful poem.

Hannah

Comment is about Tantric Tandem (blog)

Original item by Chakraj

Hi Cynthia,

I want to thank you again for your positive response to my poems. Your comments on my recent one really made my day, especially the fact that you came back for a second read. I really do appreciate the time you take to offer encouragement on WOL. When I receive a comment from you, I am sure that I have got it right :)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you to you all for such supportive comments and to the powers that be at WOL for choosing my poem as POTW. It is an honour.
This was the first place that I ever posted my work, and although I have been absent in recent months, I always find myself returning.

Comment is about 'How to Catch a Fish in the Solent' by Helen Elliott is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Enjoyed reading this so much.
Caring, thinking can set us apart.

Hannah

Comment is about Passions of the Soul (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

This is brilliant. Really felt for that cleaner. Great stuff.

Hannah

Comment is about The Noise You Make (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

The think I envy with this kind of work is that if I tried it it would seem pretentious crap, but In your hands it works like an injection of LSD up the back passage. Wonderful world of technicolour wordplay, with humour shot through. As David says so eloquently, some of it is fathomable , all great stuff whatever the intention.

Ray

Comment is about Telepathic Parrots Can Read Your Dreams (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Welcome Suki. It is nice to think I inspired your response - yes the king of goods lifts was that of the London Hilton which plummeted from top to bottom in about 30 seconds. I was always fascinated by the inner and outer lives of hotels and how like a digestive system any building must be - pretty revolting stuff but that's life. The other thing is that there is a rudimentary understanding between all who serve. I'm not familiar with Baudelaire's works, but apparently he was eccentric , so that's all good then!!

Nice to see back on form. Ray

Comment is about THOSE MAYFAIR HOTELS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

the title alone has gifted me a big grin - another one to return to later when I get some more time. I will save reading till then. Col.

Comment is about Telepathic Parrots Can Read Your Dreams (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Congratulations on POTW Helen and good to see you back posting on WoL again. Like Graham I missed this first time around so I'm pleased to catch up with it here. I know from reading your previous work just how much thought and effort you put into each piece and the quality really does shine through. I love those three opening lines - so important to grab the reader's attention and never let them go. All the best, Colin.

Comment is about 'How to Catch a Fish in the Solent' by Helen Elliott is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Helen,

Congratulations on winning POTW. Nice one!

Suki

Comment is about 'How to Catch a Fish in the Solent' by Helen Elliott is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Couldn`t get this on to the discussion bit..my fault.

Comment is about Where? (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Hi Ray,

So you are a reincarnated Baudelaire, or perhaps Baudelaire in a time machine..No matter, it will be WoL's secret..Spleen and Ideal in London.

Ah, traversing the Goods Lift. Funnily enough I mentioned the Goods Lift in a previous poem.The shuttle for shift-workers and entertainers (of all kinds); spies, patsy's, chefs, security, and the mysterious others who keep the arteries of buildings flowing: its kidneys, heart, soul and liver..A parallel cityscape. A noir within a noir.

I'll shut up now..

Oh, great poem too!!

Comment is about THOSE MAYFAIR HOTELS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks. M

Comment is about Burning Desire (blog)

Original item by mike booth

I love this Helen. Right up my street ... #GoesOffToPackBagWithBunsAndBeer : )

Comment is about How To Catch A Fish In The Solent (blog)

Original item by Helen

These WOL-ers really are a great bunch, very eclectic in interests, background, and ages. I'm really glad you've decided to join. There will always be someone to surprise and stimulate you.

IMO, joining in with comments is hugely rewarding. Or even using the 'Flower Button'.

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Hi David, thanks for taking the time to read and comment. This one for me is about Australian Aboriginal culture, which I'm certainly no expert on, but from what I have seen is incredibly beautiful and has so much wisdom to offer, if we'd only listen - and unfortunately there's not much of a history of that happening in this country (Australia).
Thanks again
Lan

Comment is about Blood and Bone (blog)

Original item by Lan

I appreciate your interest and your comments. I always consider very carefully suggestions from fellow writers. And I have benefitted hugely.

But, in the case of 'The Dreamfooter', I would not now make alterations. It has been twice published and three times presented in spoken poetry 'programmes'.

I often make changes years after first 'writing'. Just not this time.

Thanks much. And, please, never hesitate to challenge anything I write. That is real 'sharing'.

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

Original item by John E Marks

Surprised I missed this charming piece last week (holiday) but what a beautifully written poem. Delicately balanced and a worthy POTW.

Good work Helen.

Comment is about 'How to Catch a Fish in the Solent' by Helen Elliott is Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Very passionate. Great writing.

Hannah

Comment is about Burning Desire (blog)

Original item by mike booth

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Comment is about How to get everything you ever wanted (blog)

Original item by steve pottinger

Bang !! daily thoughts exploded into the reality of the day ... and what happened, can happen, is happening....

Comment is about Humanity (blog)

Original item by steve pottinger

Magnifmarvel a rhymescrumptioulus riddle of englush doctored dictonary cribbles....

Comment is about stabberjocky (blog)

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RAj thankyou for your comments I don't think It will happen in my lifetime but let's hope Wendy x

Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)

Original item by Chakraj

Thank you

Comment is about Ice (blog)

Original item by MyDystopiA

Hello Cynthia. I've read a lot of your poetry tonight. Decided to. I like 'Hurricane' and 'The parting' a lot, pithy, focused, precise - though I'm not a descriptivist myself - but i think 'Dream footer' would benefit from being must less first person. I think it could be a great poem - reworked.



John

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks much appreciated Jon. I love the film - there's just such great acting from Kingsley and also Ian McShane that Ray seems like a kipper. The film works with him though, and we just imagine how he feels instead of seeing it on him imo. This is the second stab about English films I've done, the other one about Get Carter some while back!(not the Stallone version).

Cheers . Ray

Comment is about YOU SEXY BEAST (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Ingle Jingle
Jangle Jom
Tingle Ingle
Dangle Dom
Fringle Frangle
Bangle Bom!
And there's more, my friend,
Where that came from !!

Spike Milligan ?

Comment is about A silly ditty... not by me! (blog)

Original item by mike booth

Thank you for you messages Wendy. They have universal appeal. I would add compassion to the list. Forgiveness, of course is the key.

Stay blessed.
Raj

Comment is about Just Try (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Lovely sentiments Wendy. Personally I'd drop the last sentence because to me it didn't add anything.
I know that you struggle with technology, so this isn't a criticism, but if you split your lines up it would read better.
As with all you write about protecting children, there is a good meaningful message here.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Just Try (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Thank you David.

This poem is from my formative poetical years, and seems now a little over-done. Even so, it reflects my abiding interest in all things 'nuclear'.
I agree that we are all entering a dangerous time. For some reason, I still have faith in the power of logic and rational decision-making in those who carve out the future.

Chris

Comment is about Oppenheimer (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Seems like you've tuned in to this morning's pain with your usual accuracy, very powerful scattering of images, thank you

Comment is about Ice (blog)

Original item by MyDystopiA

Hi all,

What can I say? Well it's nice to be back. Missed you all too. As always, thanks so much for taking the time to read, and your feedback. Always appreciated.

Have a great weekend.

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about The Noise You Make (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Hi Cynthia,

Nice poem. The moon is a more mysterious place than we think..

I also wrote a sci-fi nonsense piece about the moon a while back called "Tycho".

Here's three moon videos you might enjoy:

https://youtu.be/kHv_HVd81Ss
https://youtu.be/VQjoVbZWIn0
https://youtu.be/8YZPZ6V0OAg

For best effect watch on full screen and highest settings.

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about The Moon is a Thing (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hey Ray
The title of this caught my eye and I love the movie.
True what you say about Ray Winston.. essentially the same character always but still he's a bit of a national institution ?..love the last bit ; we wonder why Ray never took to crime, instead of acting as himself a hundred percent cent of the time.
Nice one.
(Cheers for comments on The Sea dog too Mr )

Comment is about YOU SEXY BEAST (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Very enjoyable true tale with great use of local inflexions Jon. He sounds like a true extrovert and the sort of Dad I would have appreciated.

Ray

Comment is about The Sea Dog (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

THanks Ryn. To let you know the story, I used to play in a band in London and travel to each gig !

David, yes, the time for dreams -mine was always to be in a band. As a muso, I often used goods lifts gaining access through kitchens - often regarded as a nuisance of course. I call alleys the small intestines of commerce. The Thames was the first route of commerce of course - love the river at night. Interestingly, talking of trade, there were many whorehouses on the river banks for sailors to visit.

Hi Cynthia, I really am rather flattered. You've surpassed my own self estimation, thanks so much. I'll keep drinking the tea.

Thanks for liking this Col and Kevin.

Ray x

Comment is about THOSE MAYFAIR HOTELS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Steve. Thanks for taking the time to comment on "The Smegroyd's moonlight Flit". It pleased me that you compared it to a music hall ditty, because that's the feeling that I'm aiming for.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

Thanks Cynthia...fixed!

(Lawton is in grave danger of having the true cost of a `no deal` revealed if he carries on with this request)

Comment is about A thought in an idle moment. (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

thumbs up to 'washing away' Hazel ?

Comment is about Reminder to Sgt Pepper (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

How about a compromise and 'washing away'?
Well, the big day is over and I'm still standing at this bus stop and wondering 'what next?'

Comment is about Reminder to Sgt Pepper (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Might need some good looking models throw some water on them and get a Miss T-Shirt Contest going as well - - -

Only one thing I missed on Sunday Greg that was you doing your poem from the poster competition must have been at the bar getting a few pints in!

Comment is about Nigel Astell's special T-shirt (photo)

Thank you all for your lovely responses to this poem.
It's really made my day ?

Comment is about How To Catch A Fish In The Solent (blog)

Original item by Helen

Not to mention 'an affectionate nod' to your father. He had imagination and the desire to interact with his son, likely knowing he wasn't fooling you for a minute. Playing together is the best kind of bonding ever. I'm sure he knew that. I'm presuming you got to keep the 'change'.

How do you think you got your creative genes?

Really enjoyed this poem, both its subject matter and its rich language, its verve - full of action.

Comment is about The Sea Dog (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby