Sat 4th Nov 2017 21:27
I would like to thank everybody who congratulate me on my poem Elegant Lies being POTW. I take great encouragement from the comments made. I would also like to thank everybody at WOL for giving me the opportunity to post my work, which would probably not see the light of day otherwise.
I think there are many good poets on WOL and feel very honoured for my poem to have been chosen as POTW.
Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Prepaid funeral plan costs will go through the roof.
Harry Take comfort from the thought. At our age we'll not have to worry about the long term effects of Brexit
Comment is about A thought in an idle moment. (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
David, this is very good especially the imagery in the first three lines which are superb. Thank you. Keith
Comment is about Raking up the past (blog)
Original item by David T Jones
Hi harry
I love free verse, but no one seems able to take a handful simple words and weave them together like they used to. I can't do free verse 'cos the way I see it one has to create magical original metaphors, which I'm incapable of doing, so I do rhyme instead.
Many on this site try their hand at free verse, but the resulting work, apart leaving me baffled with words unfamiliar to your average punter, needs a Bletchley code breaking brain to fathom it's intention.
Comment is about Where? (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Rose, thank you for this as it is very thought provoking. Keith
Comment is about Escape (blog)
Original item by Rose Davis
Great images! Headless chickens with beards! Sun blinding with night! Fascinating. (Who is your supplier?)
Comment is about PARADISE LOST (blog)
Original item by ray pool
The rise and fall of passion beautifully described with humour included. I enjoyed this. Thank you. Keith
Comment is about Burning Desire (blog)
Original item by mike booth
Stuart, this is masterful. The descriptive nature of this poem will stay with me for some time. Well done. Thanks. Keith
Comment is about something glows inside all of us (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
<Deleted User> (17847)
Sat 4th Nov 2017 17:17
what a fracking great take on my fave Beatle's song!
-t'riff Tim!
Comment is about Yesterday (blog)
Original item by Tim Ellis
So much fun to write, thank you
Comment is about Sailing With The Stars (revised) (blog)
Original item by Duncan McKenzie Ross
I believe the deadline is 31 December 2017, Peter ... can you help me in locating the discrepancy about this? Thanks, Greg
Comment is about Deadline nears for Wolf poetry competition (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Not so much a pin-up...but I'd rather have with me than
"agin me" in a spat! And if she talks "drivel" on QT, she
is hardly alone.
Comment is about JULIA HARTLEY-BREWER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Kevin, you are right in your assessment, I should have been more specific and used the word youth so as to avoid any misunderstanding that I was referring to children, Thank you as always for your comment. As a teenager I was always disregarded as being ´unable to understand´. This demeaned me terribly. Thanks again. Keith
Comment is about The Young (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Philip, thank for this comment. As you will probably have gathered the High Street is far removed from England. Keith
Comment is about My High Street (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Cynthia, thank you for this interesting critique. You have certainly grasped my intention in writing this poem. Thank you again. Keith
Comment is about My High Street (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A picky point but there is a discrepancy between the closing date for entries per the headline and under the detailed rules.
Comment is about Deadline nears for Wolf poetry competition (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
hi Keith
on first read of this I was inclined to disagree (sorry), but I suppose it depends on which age group you refer to as "the young". personally I believe you should talk to children in language and using content appropriate to their age.
Kids grow up too quickly these days, and talking to them as adults before they are ready only accelerates this.
I'd go completely the opposite way, and say be careful what you say in front of children. their ears pick up more than you think.
If by "the young" you meant teenagers, then I am in total agreement.
The poem read nicely, just like I'd expect from one of yours, and was laced with (sage-like) words of wisdom.
Cheers Kevin
Comment is about The Young (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
must have been really frightening, no wonder the memory stuck with you. we returned from Wales yesterday, and considered calling in at Chester Zoo on the way home. I'm glad we never now, although from what I gather they do have a good reputation on safety.
cheers kevin
Comment is about Petrified (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Big Sal
Sat 4th Nov 2017 06:09
Keep writing.
Comment is about Trev the Road Poet (poet profile)
Original item by Trev the Road Poet
Big Sal
Sat 4th Nov 2017 06:03
Big Sal
Sat 4th Nov 2017 05:49
Hi Ankita,
Nice meditation on the nature of our past and how it informs our present and who we are. The opening verse is an excellent opening to this piece.
Thanks for sharing.
Suki
Comment is about I wish.. But (blog)
Original item by Ankita Srivastava
Hi Ray,
headless chickens with beards!! And you call my offerings psychedelic!
Great little polemic.
Cheers,
Suki
Comment is about PARADISE LOST (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Hi Desmond,
Thank you for your feedback, really appreciated. Glad it worked for you too - I was aiming to convey that feeling of the other-worldly: here and not here; the present absence and all.
Cheers!
Suki
Comment is about Afterimages In Space (blog)
Original item by Suki Spangles
Collective images and contrast
Comment is about My High Street (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Hi Keith thank you for your complements especially around my dulcet tones, a scouse accent of which i have one, i worry in case it grates, so believe me, im more than flattered around your positive feedback, im glad you have enjoyed, some of my work and i have connected ....phil
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Rose, after many years of being engaged in a pastoral ministry I can so relate to this poem. You have accurately described the agony involved. Thank you and well done. Keith
Comment is about Silent Cry for Help (blog)
Original item by Rose Davis
Ray, this well composed poem has many interpretations. I have chosen mine. The words ´the funeral feast´are the culmination which so impact on me. Thank you for this. Well done. Keith
Comment is about PARADISE LOST (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Well - OK - this is surely different. Very interesting idea to pursue, and very atmospheric. Not quite sure if it is a metaphor for one's life, or not. Maybe it really is a building given 'person-hood' from its purpose.
Comment is about The Demolition Man (blog)
Original item by Helen
You have a fine feel for evocative imagery, fresh and effective words. Originality and humour. I can't believe no one else has commented appreciatively. But they will.
Comment is about 21st September (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Hi, Jennifer.
Welcome to WOL. I'm sure you'll enjoy the site. 'Where else can you find ...' is delightful. Made me homesick for Bermuda, the view itself and the creamy texture of your words.
Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Delightful, funny and only too truthful. A great subject to 'play with'.
Comment is about The boyfriend (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
It sails along with much good humour, and some pretty sharp rhyming. Fun to write, and fun to read.
Comment is about Sailing With The Stars (revised) (blog)
Original item by Duncan McKenzie Ross
David, really no need to add to this - we speak the same tongue mate. Thanks though !
Ray
Comment is about IN THE WHEATSHEAF (blog)
Original item by ray pool
That's what I call a really strong and classy piece of writing Tommy . Inspired and i'm sure it is a tribute . The expression "full weight of the law" comes to mind.
Ray
Comment is about Brothers in bed (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
The feeling carries through with sincerity. I really like 'facet curve'. If you are just starting, then you are right to 'let it flow', words just falling through your mind, almost like refreshing rain. Keep writing as much as you can.
Other conversations can take place much later, when the sheer thrill has been assuaged a bit. For now, just pour out everything, and anything, you want.
Oh, one small word of advice though. It's probably not too wise to put up more than a couple of pieces a week, if that, as the site is very busy. It is something I've definitely noticed over the years.
Comment is about Smile- the facet curve (blog)
Original item by Ankita Srivastava
Thanks a ton Cynthia for your kind words on my poetry "I wish.. But". ?
I read your poetry- The parting. It is so beautifully written where all the words are carved in perfect combination of emotions, rhythm.
Happy Writing and Reading,
Ankita
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Welcome to WOL, Ankita. Poetry, your own and that of others, will be a huge gift inserted into your daily living. You are surely among friends here. We're not famous writers, but, like yourself, most of us are really sincere about the value we place on poetry as a fine means to share 'life'.
Comment is about Ankita Srivastava (poet profile)
Original item by Ankita Srivastava
Many fine thoughts to share. I enjoyed the freedom of expression and the conclusions which you have reached. 'just like scars on the moon' is really good.
Comment is about I wish.. But (blog)
Original item by Ankita Srivastava
Much enjoyed. The very last four lines - with a wry twist, a quantum leap that defines the whole as even more 'bleak' and hardly 'enviable'. It's a fine example of the broad form of 'list poem'. I haven't done one in years.
Comment is about My High Street (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Great conclusion. I was just thinking that the theme had somehow 'flipped over' when you concluded with three great lines which made me really smile. Ah, poets, and the need for 'words'.
Comment is about Zen Reflexions (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Ray, I believe both man and woman were part of the same congregation for years. It's hard to be certain as I really couldn't pry with any grace. Even if she did start the conversation and introduced such a personal topic so quickly. I did ask her whether she had consulted a doctor for verification of her sterility, and her shocked response was: Why on earth would I do that! And I decided: Say no more; she is content with her view of life. And weirdly, maybe even satisfied with her lot; it evokes much sympathy.
Thanks, Laura. The whole subject, in so many guises, lies close to my heart.
Comment is about Worthless Women (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
How long will it be, MC, before everyone of us, man and woman alike, has had some allegation of inappropriateness in the past made against them?
Comment is about JULIA HARTLEY-BREWER (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I liked this one too, Trev. Felt the rhythm of the train. We've all experienced such "transports of delight". Trains do it for me too, more than any other conveyance.
Comment is about Early Train (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
David Taylor-Jones
Sat 4th Nov 2017 22:01
Thanks Keith ?
Comment is about Beatification and snacks (blog)
Original item by David T Jones