Thanks for that Daniel. your right I originally wrote it about a more modern conflict but your right it does seem to work well in anytime. I have written some poems around the first world war but they seem a bit trite and others have siad it so much better.
Thanks again
Martin

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

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Morning Daniel, i'm glad the gig went well. You must be gratfied to have been asked back. Good luck in all your endeavours.

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Hello Anthony, you're welcome. By all means drop me a line.

Comment is about Twilbury Wist (poet profile)

Original item by Twilbury Wist

Hello Alex
Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you are enjoying the site and we're really looking forward to reading some of your work. I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for having already uploaded a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good look around, there’s always lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s usually somebody who’ll help you out with any problems that you might encounter, so just ask and someone will get back to you.
WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

The Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Quiet Comet (poet profile)

Original item by Quiet Comet

Hello J.C. Thanks for the comment on "Foot In Mouth". Enjoyed your response. It reminded me of another view -that soccer is a game for gentlemen played by hooligans and rugby is a game for hooligans played by gentlemen.
Ho-ho.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Hello again Daniel - thanks for the comment on
"Foot In Mouth". I keep up with the "footie"
via my brother-in-law and sister who are avid
Arsenal fans (for their sins!).

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

thanks for the further comments on 'TILF' MC - 'formidable performance Poet?' - nah - I would prefer passionate about some, but not all, topics. But VERY passionate about looking after those who have so much to lose against those who do not. Interesting quote - and 75 years on from the second world war - we still do not learn eh?

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

thanks for commenting on 'TILF' Harry - not worried, just wary and angry about the cynicism of the tories (as usual)

Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Thanks Graham,for welcoming me to this great circle! I hope I'll enjoy the journey with others!

Comment is about MEMOIRS OF THE LOST SON (poet profile)

Original item by MEMOIRS OF THE LOST SON

Isobel, are you really that busy?? We need some new work please!!

regards,

Graham

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Alex, just checked out your redbubble stuff. Good to see another MK poet on WOL!

Keep up the good work.

Graham

Comment is about Alexandra K. Parapadakis (poet profile)

Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis

Hello Alexandra,

Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.

I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for already uploading a picture of yourself.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about Alexandra K. Parapadakis (poet profile)

Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis

Hello Ron,

Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.

I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.
If you haven’t already added a picture to your profile please try and do so. It’s good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about Ron Savory (poet profile)

Original item by Ron Savory

Hello Karl,

Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.

I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.
If you haven’t already added a picture to your profile please try and do so. It’s good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about karl whiting (poet profile)

Original item by karl whiting

Hello Will,
Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.

I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for already uploading a picture of yourself.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about Will Ford (poet profile)

Original item by Will Ford

Hello Vic,
Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.

I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

If you haven’t already added a picture to your profile please try and do so. It’s good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about Vic the Temp (poet profile)

Original item by Vic the Temp

Hello Mahaba,

Welcome to Write Out Loud. Please accept my apologies for this tardy welcome, as I have been away on my annual holidays and unable to communicate easily.

I hope you are enjoying the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for already uploading a picture of yourself.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about MEMOIRS OF THE LOST SON (poet profile)

Original item by MEMOIRS OF THE LOST SON

just posted the following on 'an angel bathes in tears' - added there so folk won't get confused as those last 4 lines have gone - posted here as a personal thanks for your kind and insightful feedback:
"you're right Cynthia - after much deliberation (I feel like I've thrown one of my flock to the wolves) I've dropped those last 4 lines - and coming back to this poem now, I agree that the ending is stronger without those lines - thanks for the insight"

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank You for the comment Tommy, funny comment about the black Madonna lol, have a good weekend :)

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hello Daniel, i've just seen part of your recent comment to Cynthia, noting your first poetry reading. How did it go?

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Martin - Thank you very much for your comments on 'C' The Lanterns. I must say your reply about the brass rubbing in York had me giggling for ages! I always read and enjoy what you write. Keep them coming and keep it real.
Daniel

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi Cynthia
Thank you very much for your encouragement on 'C' The Lanterns. I am glad you enjoyed it.
I would also like you to know that whilst reading through a back log of items in WOL I discovered your article on Performance Poetry.

http://writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=38987

Forewarned was indeed forearmed.
Wonderfully written article and superb checklist for anyone attending an event for the first time.
Having read your article and taking on board the very salient points, this week I made my first poetry reading, (albeit at a local folk club), and entered the 'Poems on a Beermat' competition. Thanks again.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Tommy I really enjoyed your poems :)

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hi Aaron amazing words :) Can't wait to see more of your work :)

Comment is about Aaron Dinsdale (poet profile)

Original item by Aaron Dinsdale

Martin it is not easy to appreciate another's work, it requires a distance from the words and their intent. I appreciate your time and effort in their thinking. Thank you. Tommy

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

.. Hello Cynthia ... quite an analytical yet positive response in your comments .. I must ponder on't all awhile .. back in a mo !!

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

You most definitely do 'get your meaning across' without a 'dig'. Trust yourself.

Thank you for responding, because I know I have more crust than burnt toast and it can really get me into trouble.

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

thanks for the kind comments on 'an angel bathes...' Cynthia - now I'm in a quandary, I like those last 4 lines because that's exactly what I wanted to say - but I also trust your observation about trusting my reader - but do I - every one of them? I'm not sure I get the meaning across well enough without the 'dig' at the end....so - a dilemma

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

thanks for commenting on 'an angel bathes...' Martin - still no photo I see -haha - glad you liked it
Ian

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks for the kind comments on 'Thor' Daniel - I'm in catch-up mode again ,s o you may hear from me again shortly
Ian

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

"Drunk and naked in a graveyard." ! Can I use that?

Comment is about Steven Dark (poet profile)

Original item by Steven Dark

glad you liked it, Nigel.

I've updated it now to make it 15 pieces

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

glad you liked it, John.

I've updated it now to make it 15 pieces

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about J F Keane (poet profile)

Original item by J F Keane

glad you liked it, Linda.

I've updated it now to make it 15 pieces

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about Linda Cosgriff (poet profile)

Original item by Linda Cosgriff

Hello Cynthia .. yes I've probably been hidden in the mist, my footsteps occasionally audible, most likely just footprints I'll leave behind .. thanks for the comment on '27/7/14' .. I wrote or rather 'tapped' it into the keyboard quickly while looking at that postcard for sale on ebay .. the last resting place of all forgotten objects, probably went for 99p !! .. cheers.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Cynthia...thank you for your sweet comments...

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Mikhail, I shall go back and read more of your work. I don't know how I missed it before.

Comment is about Mikhail Smith (poet profile)

Original item by Mikhail Smith

Hi Nigel. Tweeted them all as i wrote them all down before but glad you like them.

My favourite is probably the second too, must admit but am pleased with all of them.

All was wrote listening to Scott 3 and Scott 4 by Scott Walker.

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Hi John. Tweeted them all as i wrote them all but glad you like them.

All was wrote listening to Scott 3 and Scott 4 by Scott Walker.

Comment is about J F Keane (poet profile)

Original item by J F Keane

Here are my 9 little poems for Heatons Twaiku, Linda.

May do some more 2moro but here are some to get you going

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about Linda Cosgriff (poet profile)

Original item by Linda Cosgriff

Here are my 9 little poems for Heatons Twaiku, Nigel.

May do some more 2moro but here are some to get you going

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Here are my 9 little poems for Heatons Twaiku, John.

May do some more 2moro but here are some to get you going

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about J F Keane (poet profile)

Original item by J F Keane

Here are my 9 little poems for Heatons Twaiku

May do some more 2moro but here are some to get you going

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=43470

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Remember that the Heatons Arts Trail is running this weekend. If you want to tweet a poem celebrating the works, remember to include @heatonstwaiku in the header. My account will be notified and I will retweet your poem to followers of the heatonstwaiku account.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thanks Daniel for your comments on switched off
A part of me was reminded of Glenn Close in Fatal attraction when she sat in the apartment just switching the light on and off the whole time.

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

...thanks for that speedy response Mikhail- I webbed the word and it was confusing and awful. Tommy

ps I was born in Liverpool and still am (born) and living there. Lewis's and all- (been thrown out of the cafe for messing about)

Comment is about Mikhail Smith (poet profile)

Original item by Mikhail Smith

Hi Tommy .. yes , I came across the photo of the gas chamber door and it said the word above might have been added later. I imagine a girl stumbling against the wood, so confusing is probably the correct interpretation.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hiya Ian I forgot to thank you earlier for ''I leant against the wall'' cheers mate. Tommy

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

I hope the weather holds for the Heaton Moor Arts Trail this weekend!

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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A peaceful world is the best aim - but it seems
that ever since Cain and Abel were at odds, Man
has been following their example. The strangest thing about war is that much progress
seems to follow its horrors - a sort of awful
"leaps and bounds" scenario. Maybe it is our
fate to be aware yet be captive of our tendency
towards taking advantage or taking a position and not budging. Is this some form of cosmic
joke at Mankind's expense? I sometimes wonder.

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

Original item by Ian Whiteley