Absolutely brilliant Keith! I thought it was just me who wants to be 18 all the time. What you explain here is so true and a smile from someone in a certain way really cheers the soul. Many thanks for this I will keep it nearby, always to remind me that’s it’s not odd to be looking for smiles and glances to keep me alive! Keep up the great work here. Love it.

Comment is about Desire (blog)

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Hi Colin,
I remember being astounded in 2000 when I saw "Eternity" in sixty-foot tall letters on the Bridge. I thought 'Now you've really arrived Arthur' (he died in 1967). His sheer tenacity in reaching so many people went way beyond obsession. I believe it was Australia's largest and most visible creative artifact up to that time, and will surely be hard to beat around these parts. Antony Gormley's "Angel of the North" at Gateshead is a more permanent British analogue.
Chris

Comment is about Mister Eternity (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Jon, Colin begins his comment by saying that there is a little bit of us all incoperated into this poem. How true. When I about twelve I went to Fleetwood with my Mum and Dad where we stayed in what was called a Flatlet, which was a self catering flat. We could not afford a hotel. The Flatlet was very close to the pier where it was my delight to play on the one arm bandits. This poem as with so many of your other poems is highly evocative of days past. What brings it to light is your vivid memory for detail. Thank you Keith

Comment is about Caravan holiday (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

I am not in the least bit surprised that this has been chosen it is a beautifully flowing and well deserved POTW. many congratulations Desmond

Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I definitely like it, its nice

Comment is about Free Pass (blog)

Original item by Paul Welsh

Hi Eric Thank you for your comment

Comment is about Host (blog)

Original item by Carol Falaki

Excellent, Lynn - and it sounds as if your life has taken an upturn for the better!
Good luck with that, on every level.
Richard

Comment is about BOND (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

Thanks Col. My list of comments swollen by one, excellent!
Glad you liked it. Take good care - It's hard to be everywhere at once I know but absence makes the heart go pounder.

Ray

Comment is about UMBILICUS (blog)

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Nice one Ray. Just checking in and catching up as best I can with limited time. Hopefully normal service will resume shortly. For now though I have to buzz off again. TTFN. Col.

Comment is about UMBILICUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Love it - and your comment.

Comment is about Falling backwards (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Absolutely!

Comment is about It is What it Is (blog)

Original item by mike booth

Interesting story Chris, the repetition of his one word graffiti reminded me of how Aboriginal rock paintings are regularly repainted, the message in effect repeated over generations and kept alive. And there is a sense of that continuation with the word being emblazoned on the bridge. I love stories like this as they really fire my imagination. Thanks for posting. Colin.

Comment is about Mister Eternity (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Hi M.K , i wish everything gets better in your life and please stop killing yourself with smoking reds as i myself hung up on them.
Wishing you safe and happy journey ahead

Comment is about old habits. new habits. you won't be proud. (blog)

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Thank you Martin you comment is appreciated

Comment is about Gaoler of dreams (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Thanks for the comment Philip its always appreciated.

Comment is about Letting go (blog)

Original item by Wardah

Personal stuff... letting go is part of our healing process

Comment is about Letting go (blog)

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Thank you Jemima really appreciate the comment.

Comment is about Back and Forth (blog)

Original item by Wardah

Jon, this is one of the most beautiful and touching poems that I have ever read. Thanks. Keith

Comment is about Remembering James (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

Stupid fucking photo shot twisted image.

Comment is about Falling backwards (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Martin ta... cheers mate x

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

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such a neat little piece Wardah.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Back and Forth (blog)

Original item by Wardah

really great read Connor.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Beyond the Plastic Pole. (blog)

Original item by Connor Lannes

Love this Fred.What is the saying? "there's nowt as queer as folk" Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Split Personalities (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Hi David
A really nice read this. Love the last few lines in particular,

Comment is about Masks (blog)

Original item by David Coldwell

Hi Keith..Hope your're well mate. Great poem. A sense of peace and yet passion can be felt throughout.
Nice one ?

Comment is about Dark (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

short simple and very very effective
nice one
Tommy

Comment is about Grammar (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

You caught m up with this from the start and just left me wanting more. Marvellous poem Connor

Comment is about Beyond the Plastic Pole. (blog)

Original item by Connor Lannes

what a fabulous poem all the richer for having a personal meaning for you
Nice one Chris

Comment is about The Traveller (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Like it Desmond , it leaves the reader hanging on as if waiting for more. but more would be too much.
Nice one

Comment is about Gaoler of dreams (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

It seems that everything and everyone is marketed as a brand including rock groups, which is probably nothing new.
a very astute observance Robert.

Comment is about We're the news (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

It's got a good rhythm to it though. A lot of mine are based on true stories and events.

Comment is about Wigan Pier (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

He was a lovely man, and doted on my boys - bringing them far too many sweets!

Comment is about The Traveller (blog)

Original item by Chris Armstrong

Hi Eric,

Love the phrase "whispering tambourines". Nice poem!

And thank you for the feedback you left on my "Telepathic Parrots.." poem yesterday.

Cheers!
Suki

Comment is about One Aspen (blog)

Original item by Eric erb

That's so nice that you took the trouble to check my profile, thank you Cynthia. I hope in a small way it fleshes out what i'm generally trying to say on WOL! After a couple of years at this lark I am still surprised by lovely comments and try to offer a spark to other writers. We need to make a daisy chain and dance around poetry after all.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

No tune Trevor, just based on a true story. ?

Comment is about Wigan Pier (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

No voice is more real than your own, literally or poetically.

(Just did a recheck on your bio. There are so many fine works on WOL, I like to refresh my memory of the actual writers too.)

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Yes Suki, my favourite too as well as ‘Dead Souls’. Cheers

Comment is about The Undersea River (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Wonderful Fred what tune was it set to, 3 came to ming: here we go a wassailing, Here we go round the mulberry bush, and I saw three ships.

Comment is about Wigan Pier (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Thanks very much Stu. Much appreciated . I had thought about reading it loud but I think you are probably right.
Cheers

Comment is about Tramping (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Along the honey coast... Brilliant image there

Comment is about Host (blog)

Original item by Carol Falaki

Bloody parrots! I'll have what you're having

Comment is about Telepathic Parrots Can Read Your Dreams (blog)

Original item by Suki Spangles

Ah yes those pesky fears

Comment is about Devil Has The Advantage (blog)

Original item by Jeff

Ah, the mountains! Nice write

Comment is about A Mountain Cameo (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thanks Jennifer; nice to see a new contributor! I'm glad you liked my unusual poem - I wasn't very confident with it, but it seemed to satisfy my warped humour. Interesting how Poe wrote poetry with a certain flavour. David often makes penetrating comments based on his own experiences of life and I do feel there is a validity to it but thanks for making the observation.

Ray

Comment is about GROSS ENCOUNTER (blog)

Original item by ray pool

HI folks. This idea came about due to my son's daughter just going to university - they are on their own and came over bringing their angst with them! Palpable really.

Thanks you Cynthia. Well observed of you to point out the randomness - I suppose I must have got that by osmosis!

It's good of you to comment David in view of what you say and a compliment of course. As for Garden centres, I seem to have touched a nerve - I find them mind blowingly nondescript and samey. I feel sorry for myself at all times on entering.

Thanks for the list Philip - that about covers everything.
It wasn't quite the vibe I was aiming at, but you make a strong case for a possible heart attack. As for alzheimers, some older friends of ours just emigrated saying it was "an adventure before dementia."

Isn't Jeremy aging Suki - have you noticed? State of mind is key in preventing age, so you make a fine point. I think room 101 for garden centres everybody.

Kevin and Ryn thank you both for liking the poem.

Thanks all. Ray

Comment is about UMBILICUS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you so much for your comment on my poem The Bound Bird.
I really appreciate what you say.

Hannah

Comment is about mike booth (poet profile)

Original item by mike booth

Amazing writing, every line a gem.
Still smiling after reading it, great stuff.

Hannah

Comment is about Burn and Rave (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Hi Laura, thanks so much for your comment on my poem The Bound Bird.
It was great to hear from you.

Hannah

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thanks Cynthia. ? its not to be taken literally at all but in all honesty I was trying really hard not to laugh out loud in the dead of night when I wrote it.

I was just expressing frustration with a few friendships/situations. I'm not even in a relationship ?

Glad you liked it I had a good chuckle writing it and reading it still makes me smile.

Looking forward to reading your work.

And thanks Ryn I'm glad you liked it as well?

Comment is about Lost Souls (blog)

Original item by Wardah

Thank you Ray so much for your comment on my poem The Bound Bird. Really appreciated.

Hannah

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