Thank you, David. It's a shame that along with the demise of the trad pub so too there is a shortage of pub characters...a dying breed
Comment is about YOU COULD SMOKE IN PUBS (blog)
Original item by Marc Hawkins
Yeah, I suppose it's "yss". Who says we can't rewrite the past. Thanks for pointing that out.
New shoes
Comment is about HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE ABYSS (blog)
Original item by old shoes
Harry belated condolences to you and your folks.
If I had know of your passing I would have taken a short bus ride to your funeral.
Take care.
Tommy
Comment is about Harry O'Neill, staunch member and supporter of Write Out Loud, dies aged 89 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 12:02
I and many others I know of a certain age have the same feelings.
Comment is about Crossroad (blog)
Original item by Wonderer
What a great first line! The torture of the love sick boy, with all is problems, is very graphic. Good poem!
Comment is about Love Sick Boy (blog)
Original item by Damon Blackery
I wasn't expecting to like this much as I was never really into the Sex Pistols - but you capture something of him well, I think. I particularly liked the last lines of 2010:
...scraping insults in the wind
almost like it was
the only person left
who was listening.
Comment is about Three Short Poems about Mark E Smith (blog)
Original item by Andy N
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 08:54
Hi Stephanie
I am fairly new to this site and only belatedly found out that every time I post an entry on the blog it replaces the previous entry, though all previous entries are held in the archive. I only mention this because I notice you posted quite a number yesterday but only the latest is visible, though when I opened it up I had access to the others.
Hope you don't think I'm interfering but as I do like your stuff it would be good for others to see it also.
Regards
Brian
Comment is about stephanie (poet profile)
Original item by stephanie
<Deleted User> (13762)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 08:45
nice one Raymondo. Would love to stop and chat about teeth but I have to go clean 'em and get on with my day. Col.
Comment is about TEETH (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (13762)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 08:42
nice one Stephanie but like most things these days it's the people not the product that makes social media what it is and social media has shown that people are pretty dumb.
I think the poem would have more impact written out in a standard down the page format which would also highlight the rhyming words.
Thanks for posting. Colin.
Comment is about Social media (blog)
Original item by stephanie
<Deleted User> (13762)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 08:36
thanks for warming me up Freya - nicely described especially the syrup over pancakes. Yum!
Comment is about Sunrise (blog)
Original item by frey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 08:24
Liked it Steph but should I hit the like button for same reasons given by Red Shoes?
Actually my daughter is as you describe.
Comment is about Social media (blog)
Original item by stephanie
Great poem, love the structure and word choices. I've just gone through what you speak of. I'm not sure about the last line though. It feels too out of place.
Thanks
New Shoes
Comment is about Once (blog)
Original item by Jake Vincent Belmont
Teeth, forgive my language, but fucking teeth. Obviously it's a sore subject with me as well, and I'm still young. If only my parents warned me about this...
Write on
Enjoyed it
New Shoes
Comment is about TEETH (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Aw man, I can't wait for spring. It's a joy to watch them young pretty things.
Comment is about spring (blog)
Original item by eve nortley
I am happy to see what I would have thought were my own thoughts, only written in some one elses words. And even though I have a strong distaste for social media, I have to recognize that this poetry sharing does induce some of the same addictive social stroking. I hope you don't see this as me ragging on your poem, because I truly did enjoy it.
Thanks NewShoes
Comment is about Social media (blog)
Original item by stephanie
Many thanks, MC. Don’t let Our Gert know I wrote this. She can’t cope with the flattery.
Comment is about LOVELIER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Yes I agree with Linda, it was really good to hear you read it Monday night. It's a great poem form a great poet. well done my friend. Congratulations on POTW
Comment is about 'Three Short Poems About Mark E Smith' by Andy N is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I guess we can't all go moony - eyed Laura, including me. Somehow in some parallel universe of hackneyed verse they pull us in through guilt manipulation, as do all cards i'm afraid. A famous comedian (I worked with loads) actually suggested I write verse for card publishers. Why didn't I think of that?
Happy Valentine's day by the way.
Ray
Comment is about Happy Valentine's! (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Quick entry. Haven't been inspired but it's valentines so I gave it a go.
Comment is about It’s raining rose petals from the sky (blog)
Original item by 220August
Thanks David. The trouble is that often when I write, I am not stating my opinion necessarily, as I can usually see many sides to any held stance. This perhaps weakens the strength of the message, but i'm not here to make judgements, as you well know. They are simply for the readers to ponder on. Sometimes that means a poem will appeal to head not heart, but that's my burden. I'm glad you know me well, and perhaps my scope is rather wide, simply because of my curiosity. Think as a child is what I say and leave interpretations to adults. Condemnation and adulation are both both sides of a coin to me. I do find your comment heartening actually and quite down to earth!
It's very nice to get a like from you Laura, cheers.
Ray
Comment is about MUNICIPAL PRIDE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Rewarding for its thoughtful insight into the human condition and the generational sacrifices that see us come
- and go.
Comment is about 'Who has the courage to look out to the east again at someone else's sun?' (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
The final verse of his September 2017 WOL poem "Aubade"
is a perfect reminder to us to value the simple joy of life every day we own it.
Comment is about Harry O'Neill, staunch member and supporter of Write Out Loud, dies aged 89 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
"The old truth remains as we get older -
Beauty's in the eyes of the beholder!"
Happy Valentine's Day to you both.
Comment is about LOVELIER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A workshop this Saturday, plus a call for submissions:
Creative Writing Workshop (Manchester, 24 February), and Call for Creative Work (Translating Chronic Pain, AHRC Research Network)
*******
Emerging from the AHRC Research Network Translating Chronic Pain, I wanted to share news on two medical humanities activities that may be of interest to your staff or students.
FREE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP in Manchester: CHRONIC PAIN AND ‘FLASH’ ILLNESS WRITING. on Saturday 24 February, 11 am -1pm, at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation.. information is available at the project website, at http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/translatingpain/workshop/. To enroll please email s.wasson@lancaster.ac.uk. The twitter post on the workshop is here: https://twitter.com/TranslatingPain/status/949301111973965830
CALL FOR CREATIVE WORK: I invite ‘flash’ short-form creative writing around chronic pain, i.e. short works (5-150 words) of prose, poetry, optionally alongside artwork or comic/sequential art. The call for creative work and project manifesto is available at http://wp.lancs.ac.uk/translatingpain/creative-manifesto/
Call for Creative Work: Creative Manifesto
Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Well done, Andy, on PotW!
It was great to hear you read it on Monday night but your poetic voice is so strong in this one, when I read it Monday day, I could hear it in my head in your actual voice. Really enjoyed this.
Comment is about 'Three Short Poems About Mark E Smith' by Andy N is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Love it.
Your turn to skin up ?
Comment is about Late Nights With You (blog)
Original item by L. Nicole
Got goosebumps reading this. Feels wrong to say I love it, but I do. Been there. got the tshirt x
Comment is about To My friend (blog)
Original item by Charlotte Colvin
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 14th Feb 2018 11:42
Hi Colin, Thanks! Hylas in Manchester was one of the starting points! Such a fuss in Manchester about a few flower fairies - did you know that the genus for water lilies is Nymphaeaceae!!!
Comment is about ἀλκυών (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
<Deleted User> (9882)
Wed 14th Feb 2018 10:31
no probs at all Tina I was only pulling your leg.
Good stuff! keep them coming.
Rose ?
Comment is about Erotic Naughty Poems (blog)
Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier
Rose, I am glad you printed it off to read it over and over again and you don't like it? Because I hope you like it if not let me know what I can do to improve it thanks!!☺️
Comment is about Erotic Naughty Poems (blog)
Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier
<Deleted User> (13762)
Wed 14th Feb 2018 09:26
beautiful and well worth Googling the notes to gain a better understanding of all the interwoven elements. Worth also finding Hylas seduced by the Nymphs by John William Waterhouse or as one art critic described them as 'trollops in the pond'. Manchester Art Gallery recently took down the picture for a short time as part of a discussion on race, gender and sexuality. 'Hylas was chosen because the painting has been a barometer of public taste since it was painted in 1896 and continues to be so.' Fair enough. I'll stop waffling. Great poem Chris. All the best, Colin.
Comment is about ἀλκυών (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 14th Feb 2018 08:07
Like it, but is abyss deliberately mis-spelt?
Comment is about HOW TO STAY OUT OF THE ABYSS (blog)
Original item by old shoes
<Deleted User> (13740)
Wed 14th Feb 2018 04:12
Thank you for the like David. No dislike button can harm this site.
Certainly true Col. Yes, I suppose rather downbeat; also a testament I hope to a generation that held strong views and the need to perpetuate themselves in some form, with the bonus of serving the "community." Do we have them any more? Thanks mate.
Thanks for stopping by Hannah. All a bit sad. My age is too much for most people probably,, but there are always angles hidden beneath exteriors.
Ray x
Comment is about MUNICIPAL PRIDE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Off the chest and on to the page Cynthia - I think it is a great thrill to see your print on a book , like a "signature dish" from a celebrity chef. You can go back to that loved effort and feel good. Power to your elbow I say.
I reckon poetic recognition is just chasing clouds. In the end you only have yourself.
Ray
Comment is about In Praise of Books of Poetry (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
thanks gents. glad you all enjoyed this.
certainly not a friend but a interesting gentleman the three times i met him.
Comment is about 'Three Short Poems About Mark E Smith' by Andy N is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks Hannah,Colin and Ray much appreciated. I agree Colin one heel would be scary.
She certainly was in a hurry Ray
Glad you caught the imagery Hannah.
Thanks again Guys
Comment is about Heels (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
late lol ive just posted my 1st poem here in 4 yrs hehe glad you liked this thanx mate \m/
Comment is about ROCK GIG (blog)
Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER
Just plain delightful. 'Feistiness' never seems to wane. I often get so accused myself. Good for her, and you, for appreciating a fine quality.
Comment is about LOVELIER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I really enjoy these works. Your group sounds like such fun, and friendship - and learning. I value learning - a lot.
Comment is about February 2018 Collage Poem - Running with the Wild Wind (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
I just felt like being stupid. It feels so good - deliberately dopey. Kind of washes your head out.
Comment is about In Praise of Books of Poetry (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
I was blown away
said wise old Wizard
from this magic circle
a word changing spell
each using secret formula
poetic forces passed on
running to wild winds.
Comment is about February 2018 Collage Poem - Running with the Wild Wind (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Stu + Colin + John
spot on
Comment is about 'Three Short Poems About Mark E Smith' by Andy N is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I have not read the 3 poems yet but it is not possible to write a poem about Smith and NOT be true.
M E S gone and still with us. xx
Tommy
Comment is about 'Three Short Poems About Mark E Smith' by Andy N is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Fascinating poetic snapshots of a curious life.
Comment is about 'Three Short Poems About Mark E Smith' by Andy N is Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 15th Feb 2018 19:11
Not looking to reach a wide audience then?
Comment is about একোয়াহৃদিয়াম (blog)
Original item by Nafees Sabur