Hallelujah! for rhyme and metre so effortlessly penned to great effect.
Comment is about Endcliffe Woods (blog)
Original item by Chris Bainbridge
IMO, superb, read on a single breath - which is quite an interesting thought, actually.
Comment is about Easter Myth (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
Simple - and slicing right to the heart. Really, really good.
Isn't it an amazing feeling to have words come together like that? And you know you have 'angels by their fingertips'. You just KNOW.
Maybe a little punctuation? Just asking.
Comment is about Plans on hold (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Considering our culture of 'pop idolization', I'm not so sure that a Messiah 'figure' would find it so hard to gain followers.
Isn't it weird how 'cult' and 'culture' are so similar? No surprise, of course, except for perception and usage. Clarity of language would be such a benefit to clear thinking. But 'usage' contorts and dominates all 'tongues': The PEOPLE RULE!
The 'Good Friday' story is a very emotional one, period. I do recall clearly, at 20 years old, that one vibrant clergyman made a strong case for a rethink about Judas. He put forth the premise that, far from being a traitor, Judas may have been the most staunch believer in Jesus' message, thinking only that Jesus needed a little 'extra help' to fulfil his destiny. Perhaps because Jesus was a bit scared after all, maybe even doubting his 'role' to its fearful conclusion. Not a betrayal, just a 'push.'
I found that idea so intriguing, and so plausible, that it started for me a whole rethink of many conceptions just 'poured into me' without debate, for so many years. I decided that I could never be a 'minister' and set any such notion completely aside. The best spiritual leaders I ever had were also highly educated men in History and Philosophy, both of them Scots! (I have a huge respect for Scottish philosophers.) The worst were 'congregational' puppets who had given up on all innovative thought, just 'given up'. The 'wall of preconceived ideas' was just too hard to penetrate. I felt so sorry for them.
'Good Friday' treatise finished. Aren't you GLAD!
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Maybe equality in God's eyes is a very different thing to what it is in man's eyes. Like, he loves us equally whatever we get up to, whereas we are incredibly judgemental about what anyone and everyone gets up to.
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Wonderful poem Chris. I love the sense of 'Sacred spaces' which conjures up a very private shared place in the hearts of the participants.
Nice one
Comment is about Endcliffe Woods (blog)
Original item by Chris Bainbridge
I love the slant you take on this subject Ian. I can actually believe that there might somebody in the future who might say that about Rhino's
As ever a brilliant poem and a well deserved POTW
Comment is about ‘A Memory of Rhinoceroses’ by Ian Whiteley is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
This is like a poem and jazz and abstract expressionism rolled into one.
Comment is about Penny Note (blog)
Original item by Wood
All lovely words, although the first verse is my favourite...
Comment is about Endcliffe Woods (blog)
Original item by Chris Bainbridge
Sorry Fred,
Perhaps this weekend isn’t the right time but my questions were posed in an honest manner. Given the conditions we live in today, I think a new Messiah would find it really difficult to gain traction in the public’s psyche.
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Sorry, not correction, your poem made me think of a very powerful politician. I was thinking out loud and I do apologise. Ignore my comment
Comment is about Torn Apart in Mind and Heart (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thanks Graham, I’ve no need to consider anyone’s thoughts and opinions over this special weekend. I just wish us poets could get the same reaction over our ‘bread and butter poems’. But ah, wait, they don’t stir up doubts, fears or self guilt. Let’s just enjoy each other’s poetry and respect any opinion, standpoint, religion or scientific belief, now THATS poetry. Cheers.
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Very interesting ray. I couldn't read it without hearing the Bob Dylan song God Knows.
Comment is about EASTER: A NEW START (blog)
Original item by ray pool
It is important that you know I am an atheist to read my comment.
Assume for one minute that the holy story of the passion is true and that Jesus existed as the true son of an all powerful God.
Whom amongst you would believe it if he were to come again?
What proof would you need in this day and age of clever illusions and stunts that he was the real deal?
Imagine the distrust amongst all the recognised religions and Governments to his arrival. How would they view him?
I say this as a non judgemental non-believer. But please consider this over the weekend.
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Thank you all very much for your comments, and I mean all. It’s very strange how some people can react because this is the very first sprititual poem I have posted out of a current collection of 156 in ten months. Yes everyone is entitled to state their views. This poem was written during a very special and emotional experience on Tuesday night this week. Had it’s first radio airing this morning in Manchester. This is Good Friday what else should I write about? Thanks
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
if talking about god annoys you this much i will dedicate my next series of poems to the lord almighty
with love racha
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Thank you very much, Francine, for your kind words. No need to thank me ... I've enjoyed it all too much. But time to let someone else have as good a time doing it as I've had. And I hope to be still around as part of the Write Out Loud community.
Comment is about We're looking for a poetry journalist - or two - for Write Out Loud (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
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Fri 30th Mar 2018 20:57
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Fri 30th Mar 2018 20:09
Hi Fred .. I suspect yours is the first of a number of poems in a similar vein which will come out over the next few days, which will bring pleasure to many people.
Comment is about WHY? (Good Friday Poem) (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Great poem.
Only one correction in that the prime deluded idiot is not mentioned here. A certain political leader. Thanks for a wonderful read.?
Comment is about Torn Apart in Mind and Heart (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
It's very beautiful and well written thank you for sharing . I'm looking forward to reading more of your work
Comment is about Past Sheep (blog)
Original item by Abagayle Hanson
I'm not really sure about the wisdom of posting this today. It's kind of a 'hot topic'.
I never write and post at once. But, these lines came so clearly to me because of Anya's poem, and the real 'hurt' that seemed to come from all parties who shared comments, that I have decided to risk it. The ideas here are not new ones to me; they have long been swimming in my head.
Maybe that's what 'shared sites' are all about. I can only hope so.
Comment is about Torn Apart in Mind and Heart (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
a light reflection with the sadness all beneath the surface, I like it. Congratulations Ian.
Comment is about ‘A Memory of Rhinoceroses’ by Ian Whiteley is our Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by steve pottinger
thanks both, not sure I nailed this one so appreciate the kind comments!
Comment is about Spring Office Poem (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Welcome to WOL. Is 'SNAIL' a special 'acronym'?
Comment is about Snail (poet profile)
Original item by Snail
Much enjoyed. Real and passionate. Interesting pattern of lines. Shorter lines would work well, also. Were you trying for a limited number of lines, for a particular reason?
Check 'too strongly'; needs the 'too' of 'too much', since it's page poetry.
Comment is about When (blog)
Original item by Snail
Many thanks, Frances.
Aussies have a reputation as tough competitors and that’s fine. As sore losers and that’s fine. It irritates me that we celebrate our “plucky Brits” for losing. (Nigel Mansell won Sports Personality of the Year for coming 2nd in the Drivers’ Championship, for example).
But cheating is cheating. And cheating in full view of TV cameras is mind-bogglingly stupid.
That said, Warner. It couldn’t happen to a nicer bloke!
And “convicts”? The symmetry with “con tricks” was just too tempting.
Comment is about CATCH A CHEATING STAR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Fri 30th Mar 2018 08:45
You can't get round in 90 minutes hugh? From the look of your profile picture I think you should be positively skipping round!
Comment is about A Lady Distressed Inside (blog)
Original item by hugh
As an Aussie immigrant, I balk at us all being lumped into the same 'convict' mould, but fully understand the connection.
The traditional inference; "...it's just not cricket", has always been; you DON'T cheat!
Mortified at a new generation who seems to think it OK to act so, apologise, then it's in the past - NO!
We are mortified that the guilty EVER thought it 'cricket' to cheat!
It is so UN-Fair-Dinkum-Australian!
Comment is about CATCH A CHEATING STAR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Fri 30th Mar 2018 03:07
Wow I absolutely love this. The concept of it is somewhat similar to something I've written before and I hardly ever come across something that does. Thank you x
Comment is about Unloveable (blog)
Original item by Jara Giner
Appreciate you taking it that way John! Cheers.
Ray
Comment is about CATCH A CHEATING STAR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It goes without saying (but I will), you have done an excellent job over the years, Greg. I've enjoyed reading your articles AND your poetry too! I miss the days of the poetry competitions we used to have on here... And as Laura and Isobel said, we all move on, and those are huge shoes to fill.
We all appreciate the time you have given being such an essential part of the WOL community - thank you!
Take Care! xx
Comment is about We're looking for a poetry journalist - or two - for Write Out Loud (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Most of the time I make poems about my ex who I sill love more then anything else. Thank you again
Comment is about Words To A Firefly (blog)
Original item by Damon Blackery
its not about me hahaha its about my mom thank you anya
Comment is about wands (blog)
Original item by racha
Thanks, Ray.
Your point about the “convicts” line is well made and I confess I thought twice about it. But both times mischief got the better of restraint.
Comment is about CATCH A CHEATING STAR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Thu 29th Mar 2018 22:44
Clever and to the point, John. Rolf is paying a price too, but I don't think his origin has much to do with that. Your line about convicts seems to imply condemnation of the nation - perhaps a step too far for the poem? I know you will be undaunted though! Just my honest thoughts, no disrespect.
Ray
Comment is about CATCH A CHEATING STAR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Absolutely lovely Tom. Measured and considered, nothing out of place, an outpouring of sensibility. I love the alliteration of database of our deepest desires, works so well. What you say is unremarkable becomes something more.
Ray
Comment is about Spring Office Poem (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Quite like Dylan Thomas in the telling Stu. Strong meat, but with your usual delicacy alongside, and loving attention to detail. I see John Hurt and the Alien sequence too.
Ray
Comment is about the fawn (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Hi Brian. This signifies two people with the same mindset. I wanted to illustrate when there is a sense of either isolation and of not being understood, irrespective of whether they are in close relationships. I think this is quite common. In this particular case these two click so exactly that there is a common bond, a telepathic and emotional bond with the sort of freedom that comes with not having to explain everything. (That's the short answer, sorry mate!).
Thanks David. A loner is often suspect, labelled with dark secrets on forensic profiles. To not be understood is to be on the outside. That comment sounds a bit ominous. Look forward to a meetup !
Thanks Stu. I must admit I think that gave it a breadth, a way to compare like for like (if you like).
I agree Rachel with your summary. I have noticed over the years that those addicted to company may just have an ulterior motive - how's that for a spanner in the works (such as reflecting their identity off of others and seeking approval). Whatever. A loner seems complete to outsiders who may resent that. I believe the Queen is an example of that.
Anya, you are a flatterer, and I like it of course! I like to try paring words down to a minimum sometimes. Thanks!
Tom and Racha thanks for your likes.
Love to y'all.
Comment is about LONERS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thanks, fellas.
There is a wonderful video of the 1967 Battle of Montevideo between Celtic and Racing Club which is probably the dirtiest game Ive ever seen.
In one incident john Hughes, celtic's centre forward, kicks the Racing goalie and while he is on the floor kicks him again. Hughes explains that he didn't think anyone would see it. (There was a 60,000 crowd).
In the same game in a Melee, Booby Lennox kicks a Racing player in the nuts and coolly walks away.
Marvellous entertainment caught on camera.
Comment is about CATCH A CHEATING STAR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Cynthia Buell Thomas
Sat 31st Mar 2018 12:32
I'll try to catch up. Say 'hello' to Gordon for me when next you see him.
Comment is about Chris Bainbridge (poet profile)
Original item by Chris Bainbridge