Assume you are talking about yourself here ray for which it is certainly true
marvellous poem
Comment is about THE MEASURE OF A POET (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 11th Feb 2018 17:02
Filled with strong visual images.
I can almost hear those heels.
Great stuff.
Hannah
Comment is about Heels (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Well said Tom. he was a fine poet and encourager of others.
Comment is about Harry's Game - RIP Harry O'Neill (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Cheers guys. I've just realised that the first couple of lines make absolutely no sense but huh, never mind!
Comment is about Story (blog)
Original item by David Blake
<Deleted User> (17847)
Sun 11th Feb 2018 14:42
wonderful dedication Tom.
Comment is about Harry's Game - RIP Harry O'Neill (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
<Deleted User> (17847)
Sun 11th Feb 2018 14:38
A really wonderful gentleman, poet and helpful humorous friend who will be sadly missed by us all on write out loud without any doubt and will never ever be forgotten.
My sincere condolences to his family and thank's to God for his beautiful presence in this life.
God bless you Harry lots of love lots of tears.
RIP.
Leon.
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
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Sun 11th Feb 2018 14:34
Congratulations David this definitely has a nice flow to it and as has been mentioned the feel of Dylan Thomas
Nice one
Comment is about 'Roots and branches' by David T Jones is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Hi Ray
Reading poetry, some word or phrase triggers a memory or idea and then I scribble down a splurge of words, not thinking much in the early stage, just let the thoughts flow with minimal interference from the conscious mind. The rational shaping of the initial inspiration comes later, if that makes sense.
Comment is about john short (poet profile)
Original item by john short
I think it's great when you don't know how it's going to end and just go with it - that's the fun. And if you don't like the eventual ending you can always change it.
Comment is about Beatification and snacks (blog)
Original item by David T Jones
Good to see you back with a strong piece Alexandra.
Love this line........One noose, one tear drop - same shape.
and these......
I don’t want to reduce us to a poem
What I write will always fall flat
We couldn’t be contained by paper
We couldn’t be captured by pen
We were a feeling.
Keep posting!
Comment is about I'm in the gap (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
To the Family of Harry,
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my good friend Harry. We regularly commented on each other´s poetry and came to know each other. I live in Spain, but were I closer to you all I would most certainly be at Harry´s Funeral Mass. May Our Lord grant you His comfort at this time and may Harry Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.
Keith Jeffries
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Ray, Tony - Glad you both enjoyed it. I started out with something similar to my earlier 'Rooms' in mind but pruned it down to this version which I thought worked ok. Some of the other rooms would have been very weak - there's not a lot you can say about a student refectory!
Comment is about Aberystwyth Scenes, 1970 (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Ah yes! Them or Gary Numan. Thanks for that. Cheers
Comment is about PULSAR (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
This is indeed very sad news. Peculiarly, i was only thinking that Harry had been awol on WOL for a time and half suspected it was his health that had forced him off the blog.
I never met him, but like so many of here felt I knew him as a gentleman and positive force for good poetry always with a considered comment here and there.
Rip Harry (I hope you were right all along) from a man happy to call you a friend.
Graham
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
My pleasure, Colin. Thank you very much!
Comment is about Right Here (blog)
Original item by Marianne May
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 11th Feb 2018 09:13
a contemplative pause which captures the moment effectively and beautifully. Thanks for posting Marianne. All the best, Colin.
Comment is about Right Here (blog)
Original item by Marianne May
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sun 11th Feb 2018 09:07
I was thinking exactly the same thing as Pat without having read her comment. Winter draws us in before Spring releases us again. All the best Des. Col.
Comment is about Shoreline (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Thanks Ray. You’re right. It’s a bit more expensive than funding a football and kicking it between some coats-for-goalposts.
Comment is about THE GODS OF COMEDY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for your comments John, it really helps to have some thoughtful feedback. David
Comment is about Raking up the past (blog)
Original item by David T Jones
Hi there Fred,
This would make for a fabulous pink Floyd lyric. Just go back in a time machine and hand it over to Syd Barrett.
Suki
Comment is about PULSAR (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Sat 10th Feb 2018 22:54
Thank you you Pat for your comments,much appreciate as always. Very much the same over here in the midlands.
All th best des
Comment is about Shoreline (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
And I'm from Merseyside. That whole thing of scouse wit, especially celebrity scouse wit does my head in. I won't name the guilty. Anyway Ray, you capture it perfectly.
Ta-raa!
Suki
Comment is about BRIE de MERSEY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 10th Feb 2018 22:52
Lovely Ray. Thanks for posting. Col.
Comment is about THE MEASURE OF A POET (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Rest in peace. Condolences to his family.
Suki
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
"BAD ANGELS" paperback edition available on Amazon
Comment is about BAD ANGELS - Paperback (photo)
Original item by Marc Hawkins
"BAD ANGELS" Kindle edition available on Amazon
Comment is about BAD ANGELS - Kindle (photo)
Original item by Marc Hawkins
Hey thanks everybody! Gratifying that you read my little poem and also hopefully watch me looking bloody sexy and up for it on the telly. (joking obviously).
Good stuff Cynthia, thanks for enjoying.
Works well, Col - shaken and stirred!
You're a wise man Tony. I couldn't tempt with to the Hairy Bikers then?
Hilarious, David. You've got the idea!
Love to all. Ray
Comment is about BRIE de MERSEY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Sat 10th Feb 2018 20:41
I am so sorry to hear this news, please accept my condolences.
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Belated Birthday greetings Ray and ditto thanks. ??
Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)
Original item by ray pool
terribly sad news. harry was an excellent wordsmith and always came across as a genuine and warm person. i will miss his poetry and his kind and constructive approach to other peoples work.
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Very enjoyable, conjuring up a genuine time capsule moment. A nice easy flow that sweeps us along.
Ray
Comment is about Aberystwyth Scenes, 1970 (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Beautifully down to earth John. I was only commenting on the cost of kitting out for any of these events, let alone taking part. Not for the working classes surely.
Ray
Comment is about THE GODS OF COMEDY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Harry's writing was always a pleasure to read, showing an agile and inventive and indeed a young mind. Very sad news. I am sure there will be many who will raise a toast to a lovely man.
Ray
Comment is about RIP Harry (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Indeed, MC. I must be careful not to offend anyone!
Comment is about THE GODS OF COMEDY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
You're on thin ice with the gods (oops - better include goddesses) of Olympus with this one, JC !
Comment is about THE GODS OF COMEDY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This poem has an excellent elemental vividness that takes the reader right into the experience and I like the central idea of raking up the past which suggests more than one level of meaning. If it was my poem I'd probably leave line 6 as "The shrill of a panicking blackbird" just to avoid a build-up of gerunds but that's just my opinion. There are probably quite a few magazines on the circuit that would love this, it's the kind of poetry that goes down well.
Comment is about Raking up the past (blog)
Original item by David T Jones
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 10th Feb 2018 13:43
Good stuff. A sad indictment of the times I'm afraid, but don't let the bastards grind you down.
Comment is about New Mills No Frills Handy for the Hills (blog)
Original item by Alison Smiles
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sat 10th Feb 2018 11:07
ta muchly for the invite Marc but Asda and Tesco are beckoning!
might catch you later?
Rose ?
Comment is about Marc Hawkins (poet profile)
Original item by Marc Hawkins
Belated Birthday greetings Ray and ditto thanks. ??
Comment is about snip snip (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Hi David, I don't think I saw your comment on this poem at the time. Thank you very much for it, and for sharing your experiences. Best, Greg
Comment is about To My Unknown Soldier (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sat 10th Feb 2018 10:37
Tina, just because I've printed this off for reading again and again and again and again doesn't mean to say I like it!
?
Rose ?
Comment is about Erotic Naughty Poems (blog)
Original item by Chiari Warrior Soldier
<Deleted User> (13762)
Sat 10th Feb 2018 09:39
delicious with a bowl of hot scouse
Comment is about BRIE de MERSEY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Good stuff Eve, and welcome to WOL! X?
Comment is about eve nortley (poet profile)
Original item by eve nortley
Not a word wasted here David. Every line tells a story and takes the reader in. Great
Comment is about 'Roots and branches' by David T Jones is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (5011)
Sun 11th Feb 2018 17:27
A lovely obit for a lovely chap. I finally had the privilege of meeting him, at Laura Taylor's Flapjack Press launch session in Liverpool. A thoroughly nice chap and a constantly interested, always learning, generously sharing poetry lover, who will be missed by all of us at Write Out Loud.
Comment is about Harry O'Neill, staunch member and supporter of Write Out Loud, dies aged 89 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman