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Hugh

Wed 25th Apr 2018 21:57

A sad note, but music to my ears,well done.

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Joe Williams

Wed 25th Apr 2018 21:24

Thanks Karin, I'm glad you liked the poem ? It's a true story, more or less.

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Joe Williams

Wed 25th Apr 2018 21:17

Thanks for commenting Keith, and I'm glad you liked the poem. It is sad to see a dying art, and I think a lot of people who might not even play can relate to the loss of a piano.

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RightInTheFeels

Wed 25th Apr 2018 19:19

Thank you Frances.

The expectation of a conclusion which is cut short is kind of the point.

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Wed 25th Apr 2018 18:24

No one wanted the piano.
Moving and sad, beautifully written.

Hannah

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Wed 25th Apr 2018 18:22

Beautiful poem
A celebration of Nature whilst acknowledging the damage humans inflict.

Hannah

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Wed 25th Apr 2018 18:15

Beautiful. Moving.

Hannah

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Wed 25th Apr 2018 17:42

Compulsive, impressive, really enjoyed this one.

Hannah

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Trevor Alexander

Wed 25th Apr 2018 16:40

Perhaps more smug than triumphant Hannah?
And Hazel, perhaps I'd just point out that there's no such thing as bad weather, just wrong clothing.... ?

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Trevor Alexander

Wed 25th Apr 2018 16:38

A clerihew, written in honour of Mo Salah, Liverpool's striker who is having a fantastic season.

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Damon Blackery

Wed 25th Apr 2018 16:01

Thank you

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Karin Seaver

Wed 25th Apr 2018 14:58

Wow, some of the phrases that were used in this really struck a chord. I'm loving your poetry!

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Karin Seaver

Wed 25th Apr 2018 14:57

I adore this. So relatable and well written!

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Karin Seaver

Wed 25th Apr 2018 14:55

Love the story behind this!

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Nigel Astell

Wed 25th Apr 2018 14:49

Thanks for your kind words of encouragement Douglas.

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keith jeffries

Wed 25th Apr 2018 12:49

Joe,
a touching poem to which I can so well relate. I often wonder how many young people of today are learning to play this beautiful instrument or have mobile phones got in the way? Thank you. Keith

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Wed 25th Apr 2018 12:38

Can relate to this x

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Stu Buck

Wed 25th Apr 2018 12:37

cheers ray always good to hear from you. yes, it was written in one go so im glad it comes across as a slab of thought as that is exactly what it was.

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Wed 25th Apr 2018 10:51

Sounds like a repeat hugh.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Wed 25th Apr 2018 10:34

I can't believe you found my poem from eight years ago! And, yes, it was one I totally loved writing and sharing. At that time I belonged to a 'poetry club' that encouraged writing in all genres. We enjoyed robust discussion together which included criticism, suggestions and valued encouragement.

So thanks again. And welcome to WOL. It's a great site.

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Hazel ettridge

Wed 25th Apr 2018 08:46

If only you could write the weather report - it would be so much more entertaining.

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Wendy

Wed 25th Apr 2018 05:09

A lovely poem very thoughtful and very true thank you Hasmukh Wendy x

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Frances Macaulay Forde

Wed 25th Apr 2018 04:51

I enjoyed this clever composition except for the very final line.

Expecting a climax which didn't come, I do believe you need that 'final word' (line) to be the answer to all your questions.

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Sofia Urquiza

Wed 25th Apr 2018 04:11

Very touching?

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RightInTheFeels

Wed 25th Apr 2018 01:39

A narrative if you will on online dating.

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Big Sal

Wed 25th Apr 2018 00:35

Powerful poetry.

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Apr 2018 22:43

Hannah and Douglas, thank you for your comments. Keith

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Tue 24th Apr 2018 22:42

The weather presenters always look slightly triumphant when it's going to be dramatic or unpleasant weather.
A poem that's always on our mind.

Hannah

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Tue 24th Apr 2018 22:36

Each line tells a story.
Sad and poetic.

Hannah

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Tue 24th Apr 2018 22:26

I enjoyed reading this.

Hannah

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Tue 24th Apr 2018 22:22

If furniture could speak, what a tale !
Standing motionless and silent most of the time, with the odd creak.
Very thought provoking Ray.
Love your writing.

Hannah

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raypool

Tue 24th Apr 2018 21:59

Fantastic work Rachel - written with true feeling and cuts deep . Sometimes a poem can bring images to life, and this is one such for me.

Ray

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raypool

Tue 24th Apr 2018 21:45

HI David. Interpretation is everything! I wonder what Freud would have made of gardening? We somehow associate people of his ilk with gothic studies surrounded by books, but then that's a bit like my shed, with tools taking precedence! Cheers.

Funny you mention Monty Col, as I wrote a poem about him and Carol Klein: last line was: the parting of petals and a flash of hose. Nice to have you on board!

Well John; I should give you should some calm sound advice, but you got me beat there. You make a good case for a rest in the cloisters of the mancave. As Chas and Dave say: you have more rabbits than Sainsburys, I should give it a rest, rabbit etc.....

Mark, I tend the beds and mend the sheds. Thanks!

Thanks Martin. That's a nice thought indeed!

Hannah, I recall one poem you wrote with this theme in mind, lovely it was - your sympathies are in the right place.

Thanks Graham - I try to keep my end up, but end up knackered of course. Glad you liked it.

Suki, that is nice about the reading. I was completely relaxed doing it, always best really. I love Watcha by the way, a word not too often used these days.

Stu, thanks for bringing a discerning eye to the poem, and a seal of approval; I didn't try hard with this to be honest, sometimes that works best!

Thanks for the like Anya, appreciated.

Love to all. Ray

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Sofia Urquiza

Tue 24th Apr 2018 21:34

"My spirit has not broken, but blended "?

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Sofia Urquiza

Tue 24th Apr 2018 21:23

* 3?s up!

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Sofia Urquiza

Tue 24th Apr 2018 21:22

It's beautiful ??

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DESMOND CHILDS

Tue 24th Apr 2018 21:01

I would like to thank everyone, who has liked my poem. Very much appreciated as always.



All the bes des

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raypool

Tue 24th Apr 2018 20:59

Hi Stu. This sort of looks like a great monolithic slab of thought, and in a short space of writing it has a power and coherence to it with twists and turns that keep us engaged. The poem to me is like the wringing of hands - is that barmy? Highly effective, and too good to be POTW.

Ray

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Martin Elder

Tue 24th Apr 2018 19:35

Thanks Stu. No worries I took it as a compliment. Thanks for reading and commenting
Cheers
Martin

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Douglas MacGowan

Tue 24th Apr 2018 16:41

I can relate to this all the way in Redwood City, California.

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Apr 2018 16:40

Colin & Brian, thank you for your comments. Keith

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Douglas MacGowan

Tue 24th Apr 2018 16:38

A lot of emotion in a relatively short poem. I think you did a good job here.

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Stu Buck

Tue 24th Apr 2018 16:00

thanks colin, isnt it an unusual thing. and the fact that only certain trees do it as well. i was just reading about it this morning. fascinating. im sure your piece would be more than adequate!

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Hasmukh Mehta

Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:56

i am at face book too as hasmukh amathalal.i am poet and abt 20000 poems to my credit.

my link is www,poemhutner,com as hasmukh amathalal

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<Deleted User> (13762)

Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:29

feels like S. Wales today - replace mills with pits. Well conveyed Keith. All the best, Col.

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keith jeffries

Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:25

Burnley

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Big Sal

Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:13

Lines 4 and 5 are superb, and could alone suffice for a poem in and of itself. Nice job.

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Big Sal

Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:11

The picture accompanying this piece helped set the mood. Well done.?

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Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:04

actually I'm a little bit miffed Stu as I've had a poem with the same title on the back burner for a few months now after coming across the term and some lovely photos looking up into the canopy of trees. But I don't think mine would have come out like yours though - excellent and unusual as always. I like that you wrote it in a few minutes. It's great when that happens. All the best, Col.

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Big Sal

Tue 24th Apr 2018 15:00

A lot better than most of the adult poetry on here I'll tell you that.?

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