Hi Keith
Very moving and beautiful. Nice one mate
Jon

Comment is about Waiting (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

the power in your words Shirley-Anne combined with the caveman actions of those who call themselves gentlemen make me feel ashamed of being a man.

Presidents club? the club is the one idiots like this continually 'try' using to beat women down but are they succeeding? don't make me laugh!

Thank you for standing up and being counted.

Comment is about Presidents Club (blog)

Original item by Shirley-Anne Kennedy

As Maggie Sawkins says ageism is a huge problem in the literary world. There is room for us all - performance and other poets. I was a big name in the mid-eighties to early nineties. I have two new collections to sell. Let´s see if Picador or anyone else picks them up now. I perform well but am not a performance poet per se. I don´t memorise as I have written a huge amount, but I do tend to tell jokes and set poems in context when reciting. My work stands alone on the page without all that though.

Comment is about Magazine pours bucket of 'literary criticism' over award-winning Hollie McNish (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

This is a good capture of the mess and madness of lovers parting. Even walking away, so much remains and haunts.

Comment is about lovers part (blog)

Original item by Myescape

This seems to me to be a deft and simple way to evoke the invisible walls that surround those who suffer from Depression, one of mankind's many scourges.

Chris

Comment is about But For The Dripping (blog)

Original item by 220August

Very touching, beautiful piece of art. Good thoughts to you.

Comment is about My Forever Sleeping ? Angel Daughter Lily (blog)

Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier

A deceptively clever character study - could be the beginnings of a book or comedy series... ?

Comment is about Who is the fairest (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Beautifully expressed with poetic insight.

Comment is about RESENTMENT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A tale sweetly told.

Comment is about The Close (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

Ha-Ha - funny but very sweet. I agree with Graham, great for the 14th.

Comment is about LOVE AND LOBSTERS (blog)

Original item by john short

Yes, a good and timely comment.

Comment is about Presidents Club (blog)

Original item by Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Proud of you for this, Greg. Lemn Sissay said summat similar, if less erudite, on World at One. More power to your elbow.

Comment is about Magazine pours bucket of 'literary criticism' over award-winning Hollie McNish (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Rhyming is easy. Making it make sense is the hard part. Good poem.

Comment is about No Questions Answered. (blog)

Original item by Nick

Obviously there has been a lot of comment on this in the poetry world. The poet Roy Marshall does an impressive job of analysing and criticising the original PR Review essay here https://roymarshall.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/some-notes-on-a-recent-pn-review-article-by-rebbecca-watts/#like-5399

Comment is about Magazine pours bucket of 'literary criticism' over award-winning Hollie McNish (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

You have a unique style that I have yet to see replicated on this site. Very good stuff, keep it up.

Comment is about You'll Never go to Heaven (blog)

Original item by Karl MacIver

Ray, you have expounded well a human condition which we all experience in our lives but with excellent imagery and perfect rhyming. Well done matey and thank you. Keith

Comment is about RESENTMENT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks to Jackie for liking and Thanks to Desmond, Nigel and Colin for commenting

I know what you mean about having your mirror steamed up Desmond, but it does make it a bit tricky when it comes to shaving.

An interesting concept Nigel, one of which could spark a further poem. Over too you my friend

I started to watch that programme Colin, maybe I will continue. trouble is a I seem to do the majority of my viewing late at night on I player when I'm tired.

Thanks again everybody
Martin

Comment is about Who is the fairest (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Determination is the best path to demonstrate strength of character. Good poem.

Comment is about Presidents Club (blog)

Original item by Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Many thanks David and Suki for your recognition of what I was meaning here, always appreciated as you know. Thanks Wendy for straying into my weird world.

Thank you for the likes Col and Jackie.

Ray

Comment is about RESENTMENT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Greg: Well said. Here's my take:
http://dispatchespoetrywars.com/commentary/2018/01/cult-nobel-john-rigney/
Thanks
John Rigney

Comment is about Magazine pours bucket of 'literary criticism' over award-winning Hollie McNish (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Graham,

Hell yes, I should have thought of that. I'll have to choose something else for that occasion.

Comment is about LOVE AND LOBSTERS (blog)

Original item by john short

Fred, I salute not only your poetry which I enjoy but also your work in the community. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Rick Varden (poet profile)

Original item by Rick Varden

I have felt that kind of persona that not many people have about them but those that do stand out like the total opposite but with an equal prominence of a sore thumb if you get my meaning Lauren.


Excellent poem.




Rose ?

Comment is about Something About Him (blog)

Original item by L. Nicole

Inspired by your line-"I guess love isn't meant for me":

Love, sweet love
Why have you forsaken me
If I've done someone wrong
somewhere
somehow
sometime
(Though I don't know where, how, or when)
Please forgive me
Or (Least)
Tell me why you have forsaken me
I guess love isn't meant for me

Comment is about To love is to suffer (blog)

Original item by Myescape

Jackie, thank you for your kind comment. It is much appreciated. Keith

Comment is about The Numinous (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

"Stuck on the end of my foot

Like a discoloured mutated cornflake"...brilliant!

Comment is about My Fungal Nail Infection (blog)

Original item by Albert Van Skywalker

"But the rhythm of the cast" - love this...My mind immediate went to the sound of a framing hammer and nail (I love the way they sing and the rhythm of the work). My step dad will always shake his head when I use hand tools. "Just grab the nail gun," he'll say with disapproval. Just love the music they make. Thanks for sharing.

Comment is about Trout (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Good work Fred and such a worthy cause. It's good to hear about the positive actions people are taking in our communities and your four word mantra is very fitting. I might add 'forgiveness' to the list - perhaps the hardest part of any dispute or disagreement process but which brings the most effective closure. All the best Fred and more power to your pen and poetry! Colin.

Comment is about Royal audience for Write Out Loud poet Fred Varden at plaque unveiling (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Very nice! Thanks for sharing...

Comment is about The Poet's Problem (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Hi Gaja, Thank you very much darling.. I'm glad you like it :) and yah happy to hear from you after a long time

Comment is about She is her choice (blog)

Original item by Ruvi Galhena

I love the story this tells of one persons journey of belief from infant to adult.?

Comment is about The Numinous (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Really enjoyed reading this - it almost makes me feel like I remember all these things myself. I love pictures you paint with your words in this poem.

Comment is about The Close (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

Not been on here in ages - had a quick read through - still loving your stuff. ?❤?

Comment is about half tilt (1/18/2018) (blog)

Original item by Zach Dafoe

Emer, welcome home. You´ve been missed. Keith

Comment is about Emer Ní Chorra (poet profile)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

Brilliant but I can’t help thinking you should have kept this for Feb 14th

Comment is about LOVE AND LOBSTERS (blog)

Original item by john short

Thanks for the kind words Suki, I will try. Have a wonderful new year. ?

Comment is about Freedom (blog)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

Hi Ray your poem is so true your words depict everything that goes with resentment some people never let go Thankyou . Love Wendy .

Comment is about RESENTMENT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

My new favorite from u ^^

Comment is about She is her choice (blog)

Original item by Ruvi Galhena

Hi Emer,

Wishing you a belated Happy New Year! Hope you are keeping well. One message I get from this is the importance of being kind to ourselves and allowing ourselves the right to move on..

Take care,
Suki

Comment is about Freedom (blog)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

Hi There Ray,

I imagine resentment, envy's kissing cousin oftentimes, must be utterly corrosive, a kind of internal rust where we become our own enemy within. You capture the purgatory of this here; the reflections that never end. Resentment as a distorting mirror; a hellish Picasso.

Suki

Comment is about RESENTMENT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Chesley, you write beautifully crafted poetry with a spiritual element not often found today. I have enjoyed all the poems you have submitted and look forward to reading more in due course. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Chesley (poet profile)

Original item by Chesley

Thank you ???

Comment is about forward (blog)

Original item by Ria Richardson

Man, I really like this. I have read it more than once and will read it again.

Comment is about forward (blog)

Original item by Ria Richardson

Jon, you have surpassed yourself again with such a passion for the nostalgia of your youth. Its detail takes the reader back to his or her roots and helps us to re live those days; to be reminded of those long forgotten characters who were our friends and neighbours. Your attention to detail reveals an exceptional memory. Yet what comes off this page is an account of a happy and secure childhood. Thank you for this remarkable poem which enlivened my imagination and brought back those near halcyon days. Keith

Comment is about The Close (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

Ending caught me off guard. Thanks for sharing.

Comment is about Impressive (haiku) (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

Wow, that is quite a tale and a good snapshot of a neighborhood with all its characters and details that may be overlooked by someone just passing by.

Comment is about The Close (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

Perhaps it was his "Formidable cool"... (just funning) ...Thanks for the write....

P.S. I was listening to this as I was walking through: Formidable Cool by Wolf Alice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHT7JBRZwX8&list=RDxHT7JBRZwX8

Comment is about Something About Him (blog)

Original item by L. Nicole

Thanks Jemima. (It's one of my favourites too).
MC - it wasn't a holiday; it was a prison camp.

Comment is about NIGHTS IN PRESTATYN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Cheers! To the Stoics! To Zeno! To Marcus Aurelius! Who write that we should avoid ourselves. We should avoid the poets. We should avoid the false nourishing sweet comfort at hopes table for unsalted truths. For the poets inventions however fragrant, aromatic, perfumed are in the end less digestible and more painful. Love is for poets...Leave it and resentment for them........Parenthetically, as a Stoic - I fail. No matter how armor clad the skin of my emotion, there is always an opening... Cheers!

Thanks for the read...

Comment is about Cage (blog)

Original item by ella m

Nick, this is your best yet. Keith

Comment is about Not A Poem, I Just Don't Want To Forget. (blog)

Original item by Nick