My abiding memory of Spurs was the presence of Danny Blanchflower who came to give us a talk during my Met. Police
days. He was known for promoting a breakfast cereal as I recall
and didn't respond in good humour when some likely lad among
the audience brought it up - in conversation I mean! 😋

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hugh,
you obviously have the knack. I would be a willing pupil.
Thank you for this,
Keith

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Graham,
Thank you for your comment. Violence committed in the name of religion is often a cover for an ulterior motive. Many think the present conflict in Gaza is about religion when in fact it is about land. Religion is a convenient label to use and an excuse and divert people's attention from the real cause of a dispute. Religion is also synonymous with an institution which is unfortunate as I don't think Christ would approve of what the Church has done historically, especially on the grounds of moral theology, It is not the Faith or belief that is in question but the way it has been made manifest by man into an institution.
Thanks Graham,
Keith

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Original item by keith jeffries

I am a Sunday School attendee throughout my boyhood, now a disillusioned agnostic!
Along with many of those with a similar viewpoint I struggle with how there is so much violence committed in the name of religion. Everyone’s religious viewpoint cannot be right but so many incredibly awful events carry a religious label as if such atrocity is redeemable. Trust is often a threadbare shirt!

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Thank you Keith, Rose, Stephen & Stephen for the generous and encouraging comments.

I've been very short on poetic inspiration in 2024, so this month I've been forcing myself to write a poem every day without fail. I wrote this one sitting in my car outside the supermarket on a very peaceful Sunday in Sheffield. I quite liked it, so thought I'd share...

Thanks also to John, Tom, Hugh, Blackrose, Larisa, Holden, Auracle and Patricia for reading & the 'likes' 😃

Comment is about A Quiet Sunday (blog)

Original item by Tom

Tom,
A poem certainly intended for the morning reader as it speaks of beauty and tranquility. When I was a boy there was a dell close to where I lived and in Spring it was filled with blue bells which always entranced me. On entering the dell it was like entering a sacred place, somehow apart from the world about. Your poem has the same effect.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about Bluebell Smitten (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

“Hope springs eternal”, Stephen. (Or in our case “Hope springs annually”). And thanks for the Likes, Larisa, Holden and Stephen G.

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This is fine writing indeed. It is easy to forget your non-Ukraine work Stephen and we are foolish to do so! Well done! G

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Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you for this fine poem, Ciaran. You have a wonderful way of conjuring up a universal memory of childhood and of days gone by, which, as the comments suggest, could apply to us all. Thanks again.

Comment is about On Water (blog)

Original item by CiaranPCunningham

A splendid poem, Tom.

Comment is about A Quiet Sunday (blog)

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Magnificent poem. I promise not to mention Heaney too many times when I comment on your work. But I hope you take it as a true compliment.

Comment is about VERDIGRIS (blog)

Original item by CiaranPCunningham

I noticed 'eyelines like gunsight', 'camouflage', 'wild geese spear', and innocence dissolving, slipped in with Heaney-like cunning. I may well have been mistaken in the inference I made. Even if I was, it's a very fine poem.

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Original item by CiaranPCunningham

This in some way recaptured my own youth in the East of England, beautiful skies, meadows and streams, with a similar musketeer band, thank you for my reminiscence made possible by your wonderful descriptions

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Original item by CiaranPCunningham

Brilliant, loved the imagery of burly hairy men and bomb laden gulls,

Comment is about Goldilocks and his three bears (blog)

Original item by Lee Campbell

Thanks so much, Keith and Tom for commenting

Comment is about I Didn’t Want To Speak Out Loud (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thank you for your kind comment, Keith, it means a lot to me.😊

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Original item by Manish

the view from here
is a kiss from God
Lovely stuff, Tom

Comment is about A Quiet Sunday (blog)

Original item by Tom

And Sunderland will win the Championship .... 😄🎊🤥

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

John,
A truly remarkable poem which is a reflection on our earthly existence. I am able to relate to almost every line. Well scripted and thought provoking. Should we be sent back here for a second 'go' then I hope our previous experience will join us and guide us.
Thank you for this,
Keith

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Original item by John E Marks

Ciaran,
You have the distinct ability to take the reader with you to the scene which is so well described. 'Feet squelching and skimming black stones' brought to my mind similar excursions with friends at weekends close to the River Avon.
Thank you for this,
Keith

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Original item by CiaranPCunningham

@rosegcasserley thank you for the welcome and your kind comment.

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Original item by CiaranPCunningham

Thank you Graham and MC. I stand with Ange on the frailties within and outside the club. I thought it was appalling to want to lose against Man City. I liken it to Scotland fans wanting England to lose against anyone. It’s a poor nationalism that defines itself in terms of its neighbour’s failure.

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Ciaran and may I also welcome you to what you correctly describe as a great site which it is

Really fab poem-God bless your Mum



Rose 💋

Comment is about VERDIGRIS (blog)

Original item by CiaranPCunningham

A Betjemanesque beaut T.A.






Rose 💋

Comment is about Red Brick Boxes (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thanks for yet another great read Tom




Rose 💋

Comment is about A Quiet Sunday (blog)

Original item by Tom

Count me in with Larisa and Keith 👍





Rose 💋

Comment is about WITHOUT PERMISSION (;) (blog)

Original item by Black_Rose

Just seen the photo JC. The dream team of my boyhood I can name them all and the reason I am cursed (as are you) to follow the path!! COYS!!!

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you both Keith and Larisa most appreciated.
my regards, Blackrose

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You couldn’t possibly understand MCN it’s a Spurs thing. John I look forward to standing shoulder to shoulder next to you watching the title decider in Betty’s tearooms next year with a lump in my throat and I don’t mean a piece of Parkin!!

PS my old next door neighbour used to go clubbing with those boys in Hatfield on Saturday nights!

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Pity they couldn't hold Man. City to a draw and let Arsenal take
the title. Not impressed that Spurs fans were reported to back
Man. City in their game to prevent the Gunners from taking the. top spot. What happened to London pride?

Comment is about WE'LL WIN THE LEAGUE NEXT YEAR (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Dear Patricia, I am flattered to see my name on your profile. And thanks so much for liking my poem.
Best wishes, Larisa

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Original item by Patricia Ziel

Everything happens for a reason, Nice poem. I enjoyed reading it.
Best wishes, Larisa

Comment is about WITHOUT PERMISSION (;) (blog)

Original item by Black_Rose

A poem where the writer has done a little self examination and used an allegory to describe his feelings. An intersting piece of work.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about Window-Shopping (blog)

Original item by Manish

This poem made me think and think again. Well written.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about Electric! (blog)

Original item by Hélène

A poem which speaks of tranquility and contentment.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about A Quiet Sunday (blog)

Original item by Tom

Well structured and written with determination. A good read.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about WITHOUT PERMISSION (;) (blog)

Original item by Black_Rose

Thanks for the Likes, Tom, Hugh and Aisha.

Comment is about EDDIE TUPPER (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for likes - Stephen G, Auracle & Stephen A 👍

Comment is about I Need Some Loving Loving (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Our UK ancestors witnessed the change (progress?) from a rural
nature-paced existence to the frenetic industrialised life that
has produced (and changed) much, yet cost so much along the way.

Comment is about May (blog)

Original item by Edbreathe

Patricia, thanks a lot for your most generous comment, I'm very glad that you liked it!
And thanks to all those who liked this, cheers!😊

Comment is about Window-Shopping (blog)

Original item by Manish

Thank you, Graham. I think that the string quartet is the purest of musical combinations and I agree with you about the beauty of the cello, for instance in the slow movement of Elgar's concerto. So many great exponents of this instrument!

And my thanks to Nigel, Tom, Manish, Holden, Rob, Rose, Auracle, Hugh and Bethany for liking this.

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Original item by Stephen Gospage

M.C., you do have a point: Marilyn Monroe did have game, her psychological and substance abuse issues notwithstanding.

Diana Dors--England's own Marilyn Monroe--also had game in the 1950s. Popular on both sides of the Atlantic. As an actress and a model. Not bad for someone who was London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts' youngest student AND a charm school graduate--

Comment is about TWO MODELS (blog)

Original item by Dee Allen.

wow, I love it. This is one where many will identify for different reasons. Are we all window shopping in this manifestation we call Life?

Comment is about Window-Shopping (blog)

Original item by Manish

Thanks, I'm so glad you liked it, 😀!!!

Comment is about A life of a character (blog)

Original item by Dilsonn A. Mejía

Thanks Stephen
Come on , get up to date , it’s a Bond Bug !!!
I’ll have to re write it now ,!

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Original item by Edbreathe

Thanks for your positive feedback Larisa 👍
Thanks for likes - Manish, Rose, Hugh, Holden, Hélène & blackrose 👍

Comment is about I Need Some Loving Loving (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

@grahamsherwood - thanks Graham, I've been looking for a decent poetry blog for some time. Glad I found WOL.

Comment is about VERDIGRIS (blog)

Original item by CiaranPCunningham

@keithjeffries - thanks for the very kind comment. I also was an altar boy and as my mother was quite religous, it does pop up all over my writing. Glad you enjoyed it.

Comment is about VERDIGRIS (blog)

Original item by CiaranPCunningham

An emotive journey with a positive reflection 👍

Comment is about I Didn’t Want To Speak Out Loud (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Very accomplished first write on WOL Ciaran. Well done and welcome.

G

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