I’m not really, Graham. I just pay it lip service.

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD WOMEN BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Great imagery for such a short poem, and never be afraid to use more adjectives! Keep up the good work, and I'm sure you'll find parts of your own vocabulary that you didn't even know you possessed. Writing poetry takes time, patience, and the will to never settle for a second-rate piece, all things I'm sure you strive for. I like how each line frames the imagery for the next to take its place flawlessly like a scene changing in a movie.

Comment is about WE ARE MORE... (blog)

Original item by MANISHA SAINI

You have a really unique perspective/humor on things that normally make people cringe. Your stuff won't go unnoticed, don't forget to keep putting it out there, it's really good.

Comment is about CHOOSE GETTING FIRED (blog)

Original item by Naomi Hefter

Very funny samples, one of the first times I've actually laughed while reading on here.

Comment is about Naomi Hefter (poet profile)

Original item by Naomi Hefter

Some call it Nergal, some just call it the Angel of Death. Either way, good poem.

Comment is about I Call Him Azrael (blog)

Original item by Mirza Sharafat Hussain Beigh

I never knew you were a cunning linguist you salty old sod!

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD WOMEN BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A really nice poem, I get a feeling of admiration and despondency with a glint of hope shining through the darkness of the poem,hope I’m on the right track.

All the best des

Comment is about 'Song for the old year' by John Marks is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Well Suki, I’m Spangled, one hell of a can of imagination, thanks.



All the best des

Comment is about Planet Of The Vapes (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

A queue is starting to form already, MC.

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD WOMEN BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hugh, I so enjoyed the poem The Accrington Treat which was beautifully written in terms of loyalty to Our Sovereign and from a Lancastrian town, which during the Great War suffered enormous casualties in defence of the realm. God Bless Accrington and thank you. Keith

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

Good image of being inside the hourglass instead of the more typical outside looking in. And nice images of the different aspects of sand and what it can be used for.

Comment is about Life Span (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

MC. Thank you indeed. Well said and well done. Keith

Comment is about THE OLD STORY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you Jemima and Rose, you comments are always appreciated.



All the best des

Comment is about As the crow flies (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

BLOODY WELL SAID MC!!! WELL DONE MATE! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Comment is about THE OLD STORY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Point me in the right direction, but isn't "magnetic" north
the guiding factor anywhere on Earth?

Comment is about A WORLD TURNED UPSIDE DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I recall that in some countries, naughty photos were OK but
suggestive words were not. This would send them running
screaming for the hills.
But will you get any "takers" JC ?!

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD WOMEN BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

exceptional with deep feeling and thought thank you for the little window that has allowed me to see into your heart..

Comment is about Seasons (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae

Touching, even if heart breaking. The last line being past tense just makes it sadder. What is the significance of the title?

Comment is about Your Unread Letter. (blog)

Original item by Nick

"A sense of admiration for a foe" is precisely what I was trying to convey. Thank you for the articulation, David. Isurugi

Comment is about Impressive (haiku) (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

nice one Des!







Rose ?

Comment is about As the crow flies (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Thank you all. I see what you are saying Jemima and I like it too. But I think it would take away from it as well. If someone is not going against you, then there is nothing (or not very much) impressive about the fact that you are rooting for them. Don't you agree? Isurugi

Comment is about Impressive (haiku) (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

Hi Ray,

For some strange reason (something in my childhood, no doubt), I can hear Pam Ayres reading this..Not sure if you had that "voice" in mind?

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about DIRTY WASHING ONLINE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

wonderfully succinct Desmond. Thank you. Jemima.

Comment is about As the crow flies (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

thanks for the chat invite Hugh but I can't stay on much longer. Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

lovely Isurugi but if you'll pardon me I think the first line would have kicked the haiku off much better had it read
'Try growing with me' and that would have nicely connected it to the word 'root' Thank you. Jemima.

Comment is about Impressive (haiku) (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

Artur & Jon, thank you for your comments. As ever they are much appreciated. Keith

Comment is about Retreat (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks much P&S ?

Comment is about Highway 39 (blog)

Original item by Shruti

Wow. Pretty dark stuff. But the emotions in here are so strongly written that I can feel the pain the narrator is in. Besides depression, I got the strong feeling of helplessness in here -- not only by the narrator, but also by anyone trying to help the narrator.

Comment is about Chapter 1 Mr Depression Lust (blog)

Original item by Damon Blackery

This sounds like a poem that any person in a long-term relationship can relate to. It certainly reminded me of the path my wife and I have taken.

Comment is about Seasons (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae

Clever and funny. I liked it.

Comment is about Impressive (haiku) (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

Wow, one good visual image after another.

Comment is about The Voyager's Song (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thank you Martin, I’m glad you like it. Very much appreciated your comments.





All the best des

Comment is about As the crow flies (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Hi Keith
An effective bur sad summing up of many of the problems of modern day life.
What a predicament! Told expertly as ever
Jon

Comment is about Retreat (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith I didn't really know him, I just read some of his poems and they are beautifully. Thank for your comment and for findind smilarity in the work of that grate man Rabindranath Tagore it's gives me a lot of
Inspiration!! I wrighting with Compassion from my Heart so sometimes things come out that even I'm not sure how do they appear. there are moments when I write as it comes......
Thank you for introduce me to Rabindranath Tagore,( I really like his work) and for your time reading my poems

Comment is about Silent language (blog)

Original item by Artur Hulboj

Thank you so much for your comment
I’ve reread my poem and your comments again and I think your right
I think most of what I write about is trying to get thoughts out of my head and try deal with issues I have going on
Massive help. Thank you for taking the time

Ria xx

Comment is about Mental Health (blog)

Original item by Ria Richardson

Martin & David, thank you for your comments. They are much appreciated. Keith

Comment is about Retreat (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks for stopping by Martin. I'm glad it was provocative, and I was pleased with the opening line too.

Ray

Comment is about AMNESTY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for your comments guys, much appreciated ?

Comment is about An ash goes wandering - again (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

I love the opening line 'The knife is full of dreams' It would make a fabulous opening line for a book.
there is certainly a stark warning and finality in this piece
love it

Comment is about AMNESTY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you. =) It's always appreciated.

Comment is about What You Left Me (blog)

Original item by Isurugi Noe

David, I love the hint of spring which grows out of the dark of winter. Well done. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about An ash goes wandering - again (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

This is one of those poems that I would describe as being timeless in as much it could be pitched at almost any point in time and it will be interesting to see people in the future read it and take in its full significance
Nice one Keith

Comment is about Retreat (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I love the simplicity of this in that you have so few words in this wonderful piece Desmond
love it

Comment is about As the crow flies (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

you have paint a wonderful picture here David. I love woodland and trees.
Marvellous

Comment is about An ash goes wandering - again (blog)

Original item by David T Jones

Thanks for reading and enjoying this poem Manisha.
Much appreciated

Comment is about What if (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

It's good to get thoughts going David. Especially on important issues like life and death. I often have an idea that feels good and see what happens. In the expansion of the theme, with fugue and counterpoint as it were, you have hit on a truism. I read the comments of a minister called Sarah Newton from 2017 re knife crime, and as ever the theme is larded with platitudes written by people with no imagination or personal inspiration . From the top down it looks depressing. The police have to implement on the ground, probably hampered by lack of funding and the usual plod predicaments. I truly believe that there is a sort of innate glamour to knives, which( like your poem about tongues ) can be hidden and brought out with shock effect. I myself am fascinated by them, and admire the way they are manufactured with real skill .

Thanks for liking , Col.

Ray

Comment is about AMNESTY (blog)

Original item by ray pool

This sounds like a person at a crossroads in life, especially at a painful decision point in a relationship. I liked the repetition of "whole night" at the end of each stanza.

Comment is about Story of Night (blog)

Original item by Mirza Sharafat Hussain Beigh

definitely no patronising comments from us but according to the way you write we think it will be YOU who is the person who will rescue YOU

you are self-analysing and that is the best thing to do in our books.
As much as these so-called experts try to help none of them can possibly know the REAL you.

Hope this doesn't come over as patronising but we sincerely wish you luck.

P&S xx

Comment is about Mental Health (blog)

Original item by Ria Richardson

and it works like a dream for us Ria.

Cheers! xx

Comment is about my dreams (blog)

Original item by Ria Richardson

well said and thought out..real people real feelings real friendship in writing let that always be us..

Comment is about The Potential for Light (blog)

Original item by Sarah Mae