Hello Suki, Thank you for your words about my poem The Lament of the Technophobe. You are absolutely right in what you say but it still gieves me. Thanks again. Keith
Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)
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This will be a difficult election for me, Ray. I expect I shall feel both the smug satisfaction of "I-told-you-so" with a deep sadness that it's come to this.
Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)
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Aythangyow, Raymundo. Your kind words are so encouraging. Glad you and others picked out the first stanza, I probably wrote 30 drafts of it until it finally read like I wanted it to! ##patience is a virtue##
Paul
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
Original item by Paul Waring
A poetic treat and your definitive style gives this a lightness of touch without loss of depth Paul. I love the first stanza especially.
Ray
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
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A balancing act between a mother's love and the awful seesaw as it tips the other way. Beautifully simple and direct and moving.
Ray
Comment is about Lies (blog)
Original item by Karen Ankers
The first two lines are a tour de force. It gets better even as it poses a curious state of thoughtfulness which captures a real feel for internal strife and non resolution. A difficult thing to describe done so well.
Ray
Comment is about Momentary Musings (blog)
Original item by Neil Robertson
I salute you John and also my granddad who was a communist when there were causes to vote for. Is there a vast difference in the aspirations of Tory and Labour today?
We need to believe in something, but where are the track records we can look to?
Ray
Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)
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I like the inclusion of Erik Satie Stu. His music has a jagged quality as against say Debussy, so that's spot on. Great imagery here and as always those poetic depths to mine , the gems sparkling in the veins. The great thing about WOL is the variety of styles, and yours always brings joy . I know you suffer with your art, but it's always worth it for us readers.
Ray
Comment is about take the darkness of this world and make it light (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
What a good idea, Colin. I winder if Screaming Lord Such is still around?
Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)
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Hello Kamran
Thank you
A wonderful quote from Khayyam
Your picture is appropriate. Kambiz tells me Falaki means Galaxy
Comment is about Wanderer (blog)
Original item by Carol Falaki
Great imagination at work again Suki.
Wonderfully original stuff!
Paul
Comment is about It Was Similar To The Resurrection Oh But Not The Same (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
I so enjoy the panoramic vision of your writing Stu.
Excellent stuff.
Paul
Comment is about take the darkness of this world and make it light (blog)
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Thanks Stu, another lovely comment and I'm very grateful to you.
Paul
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Fri 28th Apr 2017 17:11
Hi Jeff,
Wait until the Internet of Things arrives - that's just around the corner. There will be no going back..
Personally, and perhaps not a little ironically, the techno world we live in has given me so many ideas for poems because it is such a fascinating subject, although it can be a dark one too. Imagine where we will be in ten years? Actually that is sort of impossible now..
Cheers for the read!
Suki
Comment is about The Lament of a Technophobe (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Hi Karen,
Congratulations on winning poem of the week!
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about 'Unseen' by Karen Ankers is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
adrenalin junkies
on cardiac medication.
love that!
Comment is about AT THE WATERING HOLE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
i love the way you write suki. its clever, witty and just so full of words. this sort of stuff can easily slip into 'the mars volta' levels of surrealness, where things cease to 'mean', but you keep it grounded beautifully.
Comment is about It Was Similar To The Resurrection Oh But Not The Same (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
great stuff paul, lovely use of metaphor and the description of the seasons wear and tear on the earth.
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
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Dear Frances, I'm really pleased that you liked the first stanza and to read such kind praise makes every second of the writing and editing (ad-finitum) more worthwhile.
Thank you dearly.
Paul
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
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The firmament secretly whispered in the ear of my heart:
'' Are you aware of the order issued to me about destiny? ''
'' If I had the authority about my own rotation,
I would have delivered myself from wandering about.''
'' KHAYYAM ''
Comment is about Wanderer (blog)
Original item by Carol Falaki
Fri 28th Apr 2017 10:26
I think the word WOW! encapsulates my appreciations for this stunner.Jemima.
Comment is about Lies (blog)
Original item by Karen Ankers
Fri 28th Apr 2017 09:57
Great piece Keith.You haven't been nosing through my bedroom window by any chance? the descriptions read all too familiar! Jemima.
Comment is about Aladdins Cave (blog)
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Fri 28th Apr 2017 09:45
I'm sure you will heal Samantha,and I totally agree with Raj's comments.Good luck to you! Jemima.
Comment is about Losing you (blog)
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I like the last 3 lines Samantha.
Whilst there is no regret the charitable side of you comes through. Nothing like healing after the hurt.
Overall, a nice honest delivery.
Raj
Comment is about Losing you (blog)
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Travis Brow
Fri 28th Apr 2017 07:46
Hello Sinead, i'm no expert but i reckon yours is better than the stuff i wrote when i was sixteen. And that's the point really; you're sixteen, and just starting out. As long as you keep writing, and sharing your stuff here, and wherever else, you'll improve, almost inevitably.
Like Andy says, nail your spelling.
Keep at it. If you're anything like me it will keep you sane.
Good luck, Travis.
Comment is about Can Some One Please Help (blog)
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Hi Steve. Thanks for the comment on Jasper Slugshaw. When I wrote the original "driving through Grimstone Low" it was as a one-off, but I think I'm going to stick with it now.
Cheers Kevin
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Frances Macaulay Forde
Fri 28th Apr 2017 01:49
The first stanza is my favourite in a circular piece which echoes it's subject, style and title, so beautifully.
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
Original item by Paul Waring
Frances Macaulay Forde
Fri 28th Apr 2017 01:42
Wonderfully - especially every word of the last verse.
Comment is about Lies (blog)
Original item by Karen Ankers
I haven't yet decided who I will vote for, only who I won't.
Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)
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Thank you Richard Wilcocks for a thoughtful and measured review. This was in my view one of the best programmes that Leeds Lieder has fielded both in terms of the Poetry set and the settings themselves. The settings were genuinely 21st C rather than late 20th and the pieces all paid attention to the sensibilities of the listener - a feature not often found in the work of undergrad or postgrad compositions. The poetry too was especially excellent with a number of contributions from well known and respected mid Yorkshire bards.
What Richard was unable to say was that the event for the participants is an all day extravaganza with each poem and composition performed before a specialist panel who comment on the work presented. What was especially gratifying was the quality of the critiques and the professionalism of the panel.
Comment is about Composers, singers and poets collaborate at Leeds Lieder festival (article)
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Whatever you do FFS don't vote Lib Dem?
Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)
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Thank you Karen, thank you elP, thank you Raj and thank you David.
I was deeply chuffed to read your kind words and equally chuffed about some lines/stanzas being singled out for praise. And, David, I'm flattered that you used the word 'wordsmithery' - that's very nice.
Thank you all. Paul
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
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Most grateful Col. No worries, I'm sure you've got plenty of distractions. I'm awaiting your momentuous comeback ?
Paul
Comment is about Fibs And Secrets (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Thu 27th Apr 2017 17:59
I love a poem that captures a fleeting moment or a passing thought - captured before it has time to take flight. And that opening line is a cracker. Good stuff Neil.
Colin.
Comment is about Momentary Musings (blog)
Original item by Neil Robertson
really like this stu - the pause between the last three lines captures perfectly the protagonist's fear and need for reassurance (although if that's not what you were going for apologies for the misinterpretation!)
Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)
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Hello Neil,
I have not long been on this site and today came across your profile. I have read several of your poems which I have thoroughly enjoyed. You certainly have your own style and a gentle humour when writing verse. Thank you. Keith
Comment is about Neil Robertson (poet profile)
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great neil, and that rhyme at the end of v2 works fantastically, even better that it is the only one that rhymes. makes me think of bob ross and dylan thomas.
Comment is about Momentary Musings (blog)
Original item by Neil Robertson
thanks all.
cynthia, perhaps you are right, faith is there somewhere, shining through from the depths! and thanks for the compliment re: the line, thats really quite something!
ray, its madness and chaos mixed with beauty, just like life.
suki! i am well thank you, its nice to be back posting and getting such lovely comments.
as i am sure you are all aware, they really do mean a lot, especially coming from people whose work i admire.
bloody great. onwards and upwards!
Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)
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Hey Stu,
How's tricks?
Really, I can't add to much to what has already been said by Cynthia, David and Ray. Another powerhouse!
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Thank you Ray,
The basis of this was actually a real conversation that I overheard - that I warped somewhat. Walking while shopping for groceries - all kinds of weird enter my head, which I then inflict on all you lucky folks!
Emer and David -thank you both for your likes!
All the best, and have a great Bank Holiday weekend!
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about It Was Similar To The Resurrection Oh But Not The Same (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
This captures the complexity and agony fully but with no excess. How real and raw this is.
Comment is about Lies (blog)
Original item by Karen Ankers
Love this Steve - incredible use of metaphorical language when describing the sun. I'm a bit jealous!
Comment is about these winter days (blog)
Original item by steve pottinger
Cracking poem, Stu, for all the reasons stated. ?
Comment is about after reading the bible, naked and afraid (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
I loved this when you read it at Wigan, John, and I'm liking it just as much in print. Top stuff. ?
Comment is about Vanishing Point (blog)
Original item by John Togher
Paul, another beautiful poem well painted.
Evokes the senses and that what makes it so endearing.
I find two sentences in particular very appealing:
"the shedding skin of summer" and
"wrapping itself
like a tourniquet
around the body of winter"
More please!
Raj
Comment is about Going Around In Circles (blog)
Original item by Paul Waring
Harry O'Neill
Fri 28th Apr 2017 23:40
John,
I share your feelings.
On balance the Lib Dems look logical: If the sovereign power ceded it`s sovereignty to a referendum, to decide to leave (without revealing the cost) Then - when the true cost is known - they should again cede the final choice to another referendum...let the people decide. (If things get as messy as I think they will this will be unanswerable)
The final date for nomination is the eleventh of May, and I`m fascinated at (perhaps) the possibility of Tony Blair standing as some sort of alternative independent Labour candidate...The idea is delicious. (but Maybe I`m just dreaming). I can`t see him just standing on the sidelines.
(just waking up for a while) ?
An afterthought:
If all those youngsters who were too lazy to vote in the referendum wake up, they may get up
enough energy (poll tax wise) to actually riot.
Comment is about THE END OF THE AFFAIR (blog)
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