a lesson in poetry writing - make every word count and every line create an image. Thanks for posting Tom.
Col.

Comment is about Harvesting (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

well I never knew Shirley. Thanks for these three lovely haikus and for teaching me something new. All the best, Colin.

Comment is about Haiku's inspired by the Poetry of Bruce Lee (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

a lovely flow to this Lexa and a reminder as to what lies ahead. Brrr!

Comment is about White Night (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Such a subtle celebration of fertility!

"The seeded air posted envelopes

of mellowed scents

through the open window,"

and I loved the final line, so full of hope.
Thank you, again, Tom.

Comment is about Harvesting (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Lovely. ?

Comment is about White Night (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

I am fortunate to see and feel the poet within you and you I
great write..

Comment is about POETRY (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

what a wonderful write Lynn, and no you never have to say your sorry to me ..

Comment is about SORRY (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

I hope I could always be someone you would choose what a wonderful place that would be...

Comment is about IF I COULD CHOOSE (blog)

Original item by lynn hahn

Thank you all, some very kind words...

Comment is about Late Summer (blog)

Original item by Tom Harding

Those few words, say it all

Comment is about Any Day (blog)

Original item by Anthony Coviello

beautiful piece, well structured.really creates images in my head. good one.?

Comment is about The Spirit (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hello MC. Thank you for taking time to comment on my latest poem The Spirit. It has taken me a good while to reach the point when I am in full control of myself after a lifetime of conformity and being controlled. It is in fact remarkably liberating. Thank you again as I always value what you have to say. Keith

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for commenting on this, Frances. This poem also appeared on this first world war website https://www.1418now.org.uk/letter/greg-freeman/, along with a picture of my father-in-law's dad and some comrades in the trenches.

Comment is about To My Unknown Soldier (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

A stimulating foray into an ideal state of mind. Perhaps
not totally realistic in this modern world but to be the
captain of one's soul is no mean ambition in a world which,
at every turn, seeks to obtain influence and control.

Comment is about The Spirit (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

nauseating (the subject matter)

Comment is about That Sunday Night (blog)

Original item by Marianne May

Can get lost in your rhythm for which the formatting becomes very helpful to remain focused on meaning.

Comment is about Bends in the Road (blog)

Original item by Marianne May

Harry, thank you for your comment on my latest poem Existence & Purpose. There is a God - no two ways about it mate. Bless you. Keith

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

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Keith,
I like the way the first two lines of this echo
the title.(the what and the why). You are right that
our humanity (fleshiness) is really `incorporated` in
all this, The bogglingly obvious thing is the huge and
overwhelming superiority of human mentality over the
rest of ceation. (As entertaining as Monkey-World is
we don`t expect a poem like this from them any time
soon)

The scientism of Evolution basically says that everything
`just `appened` (which is not getting us anywhere).

Ah!...but when we get to your `purpose` I wonder if the
perpetual outpouring of protest we see every night on the
news channels could tell us something about that?.

(I mean: what are they all moaning about?)

Comment is about Existence & Purpose (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Really effective sense of movement and a tiny moment saying a lot . Makes poetic sense, a perfect ending suspended.

Ray

Comment is about Falling Asleep on the Late Train (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

Stu, thank you for your recent comment on my latest poem. I understand what you say. Poets seem attracted by human existence and the world about us which provides a good deal to think about. I first approached religion in a rationalistic way. How did this all come to be? Why am I here? Then there is the faith approach of belief with little or no evidence. This path invariably steers people into some kind of institutionalised religious grouping be it Church , Temple or Mosque. I developed a faith but soon could not cope with institutionalised religion as I found it corrupt and controlling. As I apporach the age of seventy I would describe myself as a free thinker with a profound faith but not one determined by others. Thanks again for your comment. Keith

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I'm glad you loved it Frances. Thanks

Comment is about Fake News (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

wise words indeed. i am a proudly ignorant agnostic, and the fusing of science and religion is something i really love writing and reading about. for me, the joy of life is not knowing

Comment is about Existence & Purpose (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

outstanding use of texture and colour. wonderful poetry

Comment is about Falling Asleep on the Late Train (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

No points & no prizes for you Tommy T?

Comment is about If the price is right (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

So clever. Loved it, Desmond! ?

Comment is about Fake News (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

I love this Harry. At first I thought you were talking about a woman until I viewed the title again. very cleverly written and very biblical.
Nice one

Comment is about a sin against the spirit (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Nice one Nigel is this written as a result of said event or did you read it at Marple. Either way good one

Comment is about Local Drinking Establishment Invaded by W.O.L Poets (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Couldn't agree more Keith there certainly is a creator and as you have said in this magnificent poem he has created so much beauty and incredible detail.
Nice one

Comment is about Existence & Purpose (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I love the both the shape and the flow of this piece Rachel
Nice one

Comment is about black label (blog)

Original item by nunya

hey Paul, I know how hard you have been working on your writing over these past weeks and getting them accepted by all sorts of journals. This feels like a fitting reward for all that hard work. Try not to forget us pauper poets here on WoL when your agent is promoting your latest bestseller and you're supping coffee with the in-crowd! Your comments and contributions have always been highly appreciated by all who receive them. Have a peaceful Sunday pal. Col.

Comment is about 'A Tale of Two Sandals' by Paul Waring is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

great poem paul, huge bounds in the confidence of your writing since you started posting on here and the work you have been doing really shows through in this.

very worthy POTW and opens itself up like a flower on repeated readings.

see you next month!

Comment is about 'A Tale of Two Sandals' by Paul Waring is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Love the fact you have conveyed so much with so few words. My favourite lines are the second verse.
Fab

Comment is about Falling Asleep on the Late Train (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

Love this vignette of life. I remember times of bone dry August air and treacle tarmac. I also recall August th under storms when after the downpour had passed steam would rise off the roads.
Nice one Paul. Well deserved POTW.

Comment is about 'A Tale of Two Sandals' by Paul Waring is Write Out Loud Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

The opening line of this poem sets the tone - "a wet afternoon in Wetherspoon's" - apparently unpromising material but in fact full of poetic music and tricks. I discovered David Cooke when he first posted poems on Write Out Loud a number of years ago now, and immediately admired his poetry. (David was kind about mine, which gave me a shot of confidence that I will always be grateful for). He has never been interested in introspection. Despite his wide poetry connections he has continued to remember this site and post his poetry here, and delight us with his understated, crafted and knowledgeable work. Thanks, David.

Comment is about 'For Antoinette' by David Cooke is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hello Keith
Many thanks for your kind words on my profile page
- they were much appreciated.
Richard

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

I also would not have been able to listen, without comparison, to Simon's amazing poems set to music.
Still, I enjoy listening to those who have the courage to share their words, as long as they are - considered.
Thoroughly enjoyed this and loved your honesty about his words.
Now to read some more...

Comment is about The poetry of Art Garfunkel (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

G'day Greg,
I've decided to read more of your stuff and this is the first today. So glad I did!
Those who have commented already have eloquently expressed my thoughts already, so may I just say; how much I enjoyed this?
I've heard of poems in library books but not notes in munition boxes... so I've also learned something.
Thank you. ?

Comment is about To My Unknown Soldier (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Love the idea of your poem/verse (whatever - I couldn't give a stuff what people call my stuff so why should you? If you like it and it means something to you, then someone else will probably like it too. But don't worry if you get no feedback ( I rarely do and that is because most of my verses/scribbles, whatever are crap, but hey ho, I enjoy writing them, so bollox to all the poetry snobs). I can see you have some probs with spelling etc. but do not let that put you off, your ideas/thoughts are great and (if like me personal to you most of the time), then it really does not matter. If you ever need a second opinion, feel free to email me at smyth2307@gmail.com. I won't suggest any changes other than maybe point out some typo's. Anyway, up to you. Don't give up. My brother is colour blind, but is now a bomb disposal expert (I'm kidding), Any help you want don't be afraid to ask - I think you will find a lot of people on this site will also be willing to help and they are undoubtedly better than me, but I'm here if you want me to help. Keep your chin up. Andy. (I only started writing my rubbish when very down, unemployed, depressed etc. but now find it a great release, daft or not). I am still down, depressed and unemployed, but penning my silly or dark thoughts does help me as I hope it does with you. Don't worry about dyslexia, plenty of people will help with that (well, I will at least). Read some of Colin Hill's posts, I always enjoy them. Good luck Sinead, as I say, no prob if you want to bounce ideas or spellings etc off me. Happy to help. Can see you have the talent, just need that self-belief (and ultimately who gives a shit except you?). Nuff said. I am not an up his own arse poet, I just write what comes in my head (usually at this time in the morning sadly) then work at it the following day, but I am a believer in go with your gut instint most of the time. I have been to "poetry clubs" and they have suggested change this or change that. I generally ignore them. Just me I guess...

Comment is about My heart (blog)

Original item by Sinead Wright

Hi Sinead, high praise indeed! Was one that just jumped into my mind whilst lying in a hospital bed of all places. But it did spur me on to write various other rubbish, which are mainly for my delight - some are (meant to be) funnyish and others definitely are not. Mood swings and all that. I blame the hormones. Still - keeps me out of mischief most of the time.

Thank you for the feedback.

Andy.

Comment is about My Garden (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

a great of advice Wendy!


my warmest regards.


Rose ?

Comment is about Something Wrong (blog)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Thank you for those kind comments, Your work is a style that I consider beyond me. I've tried to write in that style and, got nowhere. Reading your poems may help me. Terry.

Comment is about Lyrical Lexa (poet profile)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Patricia & Terry, Thank you both for you appreciative comments. Keith











Patricia & Terry

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith, other people, can help us to widen our view of life and its many aspects. Others are toxic, Poets for the most part are much less shallow, and are attuned to thoughts and feelings on a higher level. Introspective, expressive, inquisitive, appreciative, honest, thankful, more acceptable to learning new thoughts, ideas, viewpoints, shun prejudice, and many more good qualities, oh I better add humble. Terry

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith,I enjoyed this poem enormously,
its rings true for me because I have been limited in certain life experiences though slowly working my way through my list.
A honest and well written poem.

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hello Eseosa, A poem of passionate eroticism graphically described. You have done well to write about a subject which many find it difficult to even address. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about S.K.I.N (blog)

Original item by Eseosa

Hello Richard, Just to say that I enjoyed The Last Train and Deo Gratias. Unfortunately I do not live in Essex but Spain so I am unable to be present at any of your recitations. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Richard Hartley (poet profile)

Original item by Richard Hartley

Good game, good game Tommy ?

Paul

Comment is about If the price is right (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thanks so much for your comment. Keith

Comment is about Lyrical Lexa (poet profile)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa

Keith,
If this poem is speaking to a romantic interest the book and movie 'The Notebook' come to mind when reading this. This also sounds a lot like the relationship I have with my sister who is 10 years older than me. Things were not available to her the way they were to me when I was born much later. Excellent writing. I've added you to my favorites.

Comment is about Before you..... (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith,
Thank you so much for the feedback.

Comment is about For You (blog)

Original item by Lyrical Lexa