Very funny

Comment is about Wayne's Pain (blog)

Original item by hugh

Thanks, MC. In fairness, it’s not much without it.

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

He took his Dad's dog some time ago.

Comment is about KEN DODD (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Your way of presenting the audio - in rhythm with the words
that describe the journey - is inspired and adds
considerably to the written content. Top decision!

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

great stuff as usual ray. reminded me of the song bill mccai by the coral.

'another day another gin his kids cant stand the sight of him'

Comment is about RITUAL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Ho-ho! You have to possess a sublime sense of the ridiculous to come up with this!

Comment is about Wayne's Pain (blog)

Original item by hugh

Hugh/Keith - most appreciative of your comments. It may
be me but there are times when I feel there is some
orchestrated campaign to keep us in a constant state of
agitation and feel somehow responsible for everything
that is going on in the world today...perhaps a part of
the "globalisation" that is such a popular feature of news
items these days.
Cheers

Comment is about THE AGE OF WORRY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Greg Freeman has been in touch as Stockport was still listed as being on tonight

Next meet up is now next Monday on the 19TH instead!

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

totally wonderful

Comment is about 'Courtyard in Snow' by Tom Harding is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I thought so, Ray. I googled the film to confirm.
The K&WVR is also a cracking ride but I think the NYMR has the edge.

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Good to see a local-ish! chap getting some plaudits Tom. I think you have captured the "better to look at than be out in" atmosphere of this scene perfectly.

Well done on POTW

Comment is about 'Courtyard in Snow' by Tom Harding is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Yes John; I dropped myself in it there! Thinking about the film the K WR has a different scenic aspect than the open moors. All the best.

Ray

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Suki
I didn't actually consider it to be a song lyric at the time but as read it again , I think you could be right. I often find that some of my pieces turn out in a similar vein. Just need to find a melody writer . Thanks for commenting much appreciated

and thanks to Anya for liking

Cheers
Martin

Comment is about she's the one (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Brilliant Hugh. I can't make up my mind whether you've brought poetry to a new high or a new low. Keep 'em coming to help me.

Comment is about Wayne's Pain (blog)

Original item by hugh

Kevin,
thank you for your comment. I have made what I believe is the right decision and that is to let matters rest as I don´t realistically believe I can be of any positive use. Nevertheless, thanks a lot matey.
Keith

Comment is about Misplaced Compassion (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Keith
You don't tell us who this guy is or what his crime was (rightly so).
You speak as though you are in a dilemma (not knowing whether or not to visit him) but I think your mind is already made up. Because of your religious beliefs and kind hearted nature, you will go. You will offer some kind of forgiveness and comfort, then you yourself will carry some of his burden.


Life is so much easier when you are like me, and have a heart of stone..

Kevin

Comment is about Misplaced Compassion (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you Anya for your on feedback and saying that I have a kind soul bless you and I appreciate the feedback on this piece


Tina x

Comment is about When You've Took Away All My Will Power (blog)

Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier

Thank you Hannah Collins and yes I do agree with your comment and I'm glad you liked this sad piece and yes this is an important statement that most will write or share but thank you for your kind words!


And I always appreciate the feedback on my writing!

Comment is about When You've Took Away All My Will Power (blog)

Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier

Douglas and Ray - thanks guys. You're right about the smell, Ray. If they could bottle it as scent they would make a fortune. The Railway Children, though, I'm not so sure. I always thought it was the Keighley and Worth Valley.

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Brian. Your'e right there, but I'd rather say that i'm not happy for him, as I don't subscribe to that way of life, so I portrayed him as more of a victim than he would consider himself. (poetic injustice).

HI David. Here is a dilemma: I invented him as both a mason and a mayor (is that possible); it seems rather logical to me, but not sure of the protocol. If he is both, his wardrobe must be sizeable. Either aspiration fits his type I reckon. Your assessment of stagnation is spot on IMO. But they wouldn't know that would they?

Thanks Martin. I laboured over details- I love the idea of semi dressing, as there is something faintly ridiculous in it, a sort of intrusion of honesty into a farce.

Cheers Suki. Glad you enjoyed that line, which was like a big interruption in the thought pattern. I know quite a few masons (a la family)and have found them pretty much self seeking with a soupcon of hypocrisy thrown in . I have tried a bit of amdram, and I know it can inflate the ego betimes.

Thanks additionally Col and Pat for the likes.

Love to all. Ray

Comment is about RITUAL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Definitely a feel good poem John, Who could resist the hot flush of a proper steam loco, with those wide spaces! Also the line was used for the Railway Children. To think those A4s used to work out of Kings Cross on the long hauls!

I enjoyed the trip thanks. Ray

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

MC., this is an excellent contribution to the realm of philosophy in the present age. Well said. Thank you.
Keith

Comment is about THE AGE OF WORRY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I love riding on trains, and this poem neatly shows the reasons why.

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A very sad poem about the lack of strength in a much-feeling person. Captures the despair very well.

Comment is about You hurt me again (blog)

Original item by LettersFromLuna

Really good! The coldness of the weather and the coldness of the feeling are neatly blended.

Comment is about cut out my lungs (you stole my breath) (blog)

Original item by Mahika

Thanks, MC. This is a re-post from 2010 but with the added audio.

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Faith takes so many forms in this life - under an Almighty
if you are of that persuasion.

Comment is about Waiting (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Brilliant ,love it.

Comment is about THE AGE OF WORRY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Perhaps more of a nod to the pain of unrequited love at any
age, JC.

Comment is about A MEMORY IN SOLITARY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Humour on WOL is a most welcome attraction and you are
a prime producer of the fun that helps ease the passing of the day.

Comment is about Fred's Dilemna (blog)

Original item by hugh

Good luck with it. Having done likewise with a recently
published novel, my primary memory is the proof reading
I had to perform to ensure all was accurately presented
on each page. The use of the word "bare" and the omission of "h" in the word "with" (your first line above) reminded me
just how hard it could be at times but it is part of the
process towards success in print. Hang in there!

Comment is about A Lonely Seashell At The Beach. My First Book (blog)

Original item by Gerald Morgan

Ps
‘Steak Diane’ really does exist, local shoplifter!

Comment is about DREAMCAST (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Ah thanks Hannah,

I’ve been slow to catch up on here, really busy, will have a browse later.
Cheers.

Fred

Comment is about DREAMCAST (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Now THIS is deserving of poem of any week - most imaginatively presented and performed - a feast for anyone
who's ever had affection for the days of steam.
You get TWO toots of the whistle for this one JC. Great
stuff.

Comment is about NORTH YORKSHIRE MOORS RAILWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Fred for your kind comment on 'coming'

Much appreciated!

Comment is about Rick Varden (poet profile)

Original item by Rick Varden

This is very sad and of course there is a true beauty there, beautifully expressed.
The poem is an important statement.

Hannah

Comment is about When You've Took Away All My Will Power (blog)

Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier

Love your writing, a real story there.
Sweet dreams (hopefully).

Hannah

Comment is about DREAMCAST (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Hi Jo
What a fascinating place and poem. I love your contrasts with the home life of our own dear queen. Thank you for offering books for the Marsden The Poetry Village poetry books in pubs project. I look forward to reading your work in the pub or cafés.

Comment is about Joanna Lilley (poet profile)

Original item by Joanna Lilley

I know what's coming but I just can't stop myself from reading through to the end.?

Comment is about Fred's Dilemna (blog)

Original item by hugh

Great poem Suki.
All the chaos and tragedy coming into our room via the TV screen.
Sometimes they warn us it might upset, other times it's carefully edited.
Sometimes presented like a Soap.
And all the personal misery undocumented.

Hannah

Comment is about Far Away In My Living Room When We Have Real 3d Television (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Thanks so much Suki for your comment on my poem.
Really appreciate it.

Hannah

Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Lost love, eh, MC?

Comment is about A MEMORY IN SOLITARY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Dear Ray, John and David,

Genuinely humbled by the feedback for this. All I can say is many thanks!

By the way John, your comment:

Unintended consequences and the tangling of time pull us around like a full washing line on a windy day in Grimsby.

Now, if that isn't a great title for a poem I have no idea what is!

Funnily enough, Susie is my mother's name, and I
chose Suki as my pen name for my Blogger blog as I wanted something silly and memorable..

Cheers again gents!
Suki

Comment is about 'Far Away in My Living Room When We Have Real 3d Television' by Suki Spangles is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi there Martin,

Did you conceive this as a song lyric? Lovely flow to this. Nice write.

Cheers,
Suki

Comment is about she's the one (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi Ray,

The emptiness of the ritual; climbing the greasy pole. "The lodges", allusion to the freemasons, and all their weirdness. It's Groundhog Day for them both:

she is hoovering lightly to kill empty time..

Brilliant line, Ray.

Suki

Comment is about RITUAL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A brilliant succinct, descriptive poem. Well done

Fred

Comment is about coming (blog)

Original item by frey

I enjoyed your tale of Ronnie Kray, Mark, thanks for passing it on. So much has changed. That was really their territory, but influxes of all races has re-defined the area. They were the days of the "geezers" almost passed into legend. I for one enjoy the vibe, though some of their associates were disreputable to say the least. For instance Lord Boothby and procurers of rent boys for the mob. Incidentally, I met Ronnie's driver, Checker Berry, from a family of boxers. He became a ticket tout in the 90s. Now passed on.

Ray

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Anya, you are right. It is about God. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Waiting (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Brilliant as usual Tommy

Nice one

Comment is about Inebriation or where's the wall? (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

A thought provoking piece this one Ray. I agree with David in as much as this sounds very masonic to me. Most of all I love the attention to detail here
Nice one

Comment is about RITUAL (blog)

Original item by ray pool