A poetic flush from the brain,
Please don't put it down the drain.
Well done for putting pen to paper,
A brilliant capture of this caper.
Comment is about THE WATER METER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks, MC. I do a fair bit of gardening so I’m hoping for a lot of rain this summer to keep my water butts topped up.
Comment is about THE WATER METER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 1st Apr 2018 08:45
Cynthia, as a child in Sunday school, I realised that Christianity would probably never have come into being if it wasn't for Judas.
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 1st Apr 2018 08:36
It's official then...Fred's better than David! (Lol)
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
We humans like to put everything in a box and label it. One of the most unnatural definings, I think, is gender. You have opened this box with such love and intelligence, gently referencing without stating or claiming. I'm charmed.
Comment is about undivided (blog)
Original item by nunya
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 1st Apr 2018 08:29
every time I pick up a banana I make like its a phone ?
not sure what that says of me. Happy Easter Fools Day! - interesting coincidence?!
Comment is about 100% Zero (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
A true fool can't seem to get her photos the right way up!
Comment is about 100% Zero (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
Another little gem from this reliable source of dark humour.
Looking forward to more!
Comment is about Light damage (blog)
Original item by hugh
My landlord pays the water bills but leaves me to pay
everything else! If I had the responsibility I would look
at the control a water meter encourages and provides.
And feel flushed with satisfaction!
Happy Easter JC.
Comment is about THE WATER METER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
elPintor
Sun 1st Apr 2018 00:57
Insightful, as always, Suki. You are part of the draw that keeps me coming back.
Rachel
Comment is about human anatomy (blog)
Original item by nunya
Clever use of she's the one.Great flow and fabulous ending,a pleasing read.Well done.
Comment is about she's the one (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
A stunning and moving poetic snapshot of movement on heels.
Comment is about Heels (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
I love the simplicity of facts. It allows me (the reader) to create my own emotional response. For this reason I would take out the explanation - just leave it as "She sighed" and remove "at thoughts of what lay ahead".
Hope it's okay to make suggestions?
Comment is about Plans on hold (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
I enjoyed this poem, a big question with an answer to make you smile.
Comment is about 'St Matthew and the Beatles' by Alex W is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 31st Mar 2018 20:40
I like it a lot Tommy...though no angels for me I'm afraid.
Comment is about Plans on hold (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
David: god and confusion in the same sentence? Aaaargh! Yes!!
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Hello David,
Thank you as ever for your valuable comment which I do appreciate. The history of the sitauation you now face each day is complex indeed. Jews and Arabs are both Semetic peoples which is often not clearly understood by the media and others at large. The State of Israel created in 1948 was built on an existing Jewish population of approxiamately 7% of the indigenous population which in the main were Palestinian Arabs, Muslims and Christians. The State of Israel despite, having its own vocal opposition, has actively encouraged settlement from abroad and those who have taken advantage of this offer are culpable, to some extent, in the policies of the Government. This Government has pursued over many years overt hatred and discrimination against Palestinians.
David, I respect your courage and views which I know are based on experience. Take good care. Maybe one day we can meet up for a drink together as I am certain we would have a great deal to talk about.
Keith
Comment is about The Eagle and the Star (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 31st Mar 2018 20:28
when I read this earlier today I couldn't decide whether I liked it or not but I was certainly intrigued. Hazel's comment has drawn me back for another read and I'm glad I've given it and the Gull's Words of a Song another chance. I hope you have some more to share? All the best. Colin.
Comment is about Penny Note (blog)
Original item by Wood
Many thanks once again for all your comments and feedback, good and otherwise. Brace yourselves for the next instalment tomorrow for Easter Day. This was written the night after Why?. Both of the poems were written for and immediately snapped up by, a popular none christian radio station in Manchester, who were looking for material for Easter. Wolfgar I realise that my writing style is not to your taste and thats fine but: (a) Have you ever been commissioned to write poetry for Royalty? (b) Do you have a book of poems that raised over $1000 Pounds for charity in its first two weeks of release? (c) Have you ever been asked by a local radio station to write poetry, despite its content, which has then been played on air two days later?. Kind regards. Fred
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 31st Mar 2018 20:10
yes, ditto Cynthia and Martin's comments although I'm happy without punctuation ?
Comment is about Plans on hold (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 31st Mar 2018 20:03
Lots of very thoughtful poetry gracing the pages of WoL at present and this is no exception. I remain ever optimistic too Martin. All the best, Colin.
Comment is about Hands open (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Comment to David: you seem to hold strong opinions about God and people. I am an atheist. People use many words for whatever it is that makes sense of life for them. I'm happy to use the term God for expedience sake. I believe we have made God in our image, not the other way around. I I think you make a lot of presumptions.
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Ian,
Thank you for this excellent poem which I hope many will read and hear as it speaks the beauty of truth.
Keith
Comment is about Eostre (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
A wonderful poem Ian though I had to smile to myself at the mention of giant furry rabbits which I assumed you were making reference to the constructs by marketing companies to sell products. But my mind immediately went to the film of the play 'Harvey' about a giant rabbit with James Stewart
none the less well said in this poem. Loved it
Comment is about Eostre (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
I remain ever optimistic.
peace and Love to all
Martin
Comment is about Hands open (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Thank you for your kind comment on my sample poem. I am so pleased that my words meant somethiong to you.
X Colette
Comment is about Lilly Love (poet profile)
Original item by Lilly Love
many thanks for commenting on the rhinoceros piece Suki - I appreciate it
Ian
Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)
Original item by Suki Spangles
many thanks for commenting on the rhinoceros piece Martin - I appreciate it
Ian
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
many thanks for commenting on the rhinoceros piece Dominic - I appreciate it
Ian
Comment is about Dominic James (poet profile)
Original item by Dominic James
many thanks for commenting on the rhinoceros piece Cynthia - I appreciate it
Ian
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Many thanks to all you kind folk for reading and commenting. I am very grateful that you took the time to provide feedback - I wasn't too sure about this poem when I wrote it - I was just trying to break out of a dark period and didn't really know how best to do that. Your kind words have given me a bit of a lift - so onwards and upwards as they say - just goes to show what I know :-)
Comment is about ‘A Memory of Rhinoceroses’ by Ian Whiteley is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
I once had the same experience in Lidl in Bangor. It is the age old ploy . get them in get them out. Whatever happened to customer service? Something some stores have never heard of me thinks!
Nice one Hugh
Comment is about A Lady Distressed Inside (blog)
Original item by hugh
Rachel,
Fabulous to have you back. You know I'm one of your fans!
We have to be careful our armour doesn't end up suffocating us. I can relate to this one..
Suki
Comment is about human anatomy (blog)
Original item by nunya
Hi there Stu,
This one would be fabulous to read out methinks!
Anyway, a Happy Easter to you!
Suki
Comment is about the fawn (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
It was more than okay, Ray. And this is as good a time as any to ponder such questions..
Thanks for sharing,
Suki
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Hi there Ian,
I can only agree with the previous commenters ~ very well deserved. An original and wry take on an important subject, delivered with a lovely lightness of touch. Oh, and I also enjoyed the interview.
All the best to you.
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about ‘A Memory of Rhinoceroses’ by Ian Whiteley is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
heart felt and well put Cynthia.
Nice one
Comment is about Torn Apart in Mind and Heart (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
I agree with Hazel in that the way God defines what we see as equal may well be different to ours . A thought provoking poem Ray
Nice one
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
thanks guys. figured i'd celebrate easter in my own special way, with demonic fawns and psychotic rebirth. works for me!
Comment is about the fawn (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Well, a little bit garbled and in delightful ambiance with your topic. Excellent ending. A good read.
Thanks for your continued support of my work. I always appreciate your input.
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Once again you prove how effective the use of a few well chosen words well crafted can say so much. great stuff Tommy
Comment is about Plans on hold (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
I shall try to read some more of your work. Welcome to WOL.
It might be a good idea to ease up on postings, while WOLers are becoming acquainted with you. A great many at once often go unread. Especially as the end of the month is only hours away, and they will all go into archives, so to speak. Easy enough to find, but definitely not in 'plain view', right up front.
That is a fine photo.
Comment is about Hasmukh Mehta (poet profile)
Original item by Hasmukh Mehta
So say we all. A fine poem for this particular week. A fine poem for any day, anytime, anywhere.
Comment is about God, I don't know (blog)
Original item by Hasmukh Mehta
iesha, that has the 'ring of truth' pulsing through the whole work. And the ending is excellent. The pain of 'self-help' failing is even harder to bear than failing to 'help someone else'. And, for me, the title did not 'give away' the ending either. Altogether, very interesting, and cleverly written.
Comment is about self love (blog)
Original item by iesha washington
John Coopey
Sun 1st Apr 2018 09:27
Colin/Hugh, thanks for your suggestions.
Comment is about THE WATER METER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey