This has a great feel and its own natural pace. It almost feels like it should be a song. Nice one

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Original item by Yvette Pauley

Excellent as usual Stu. A great format and poem

Comment is about the key (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Corr this brings back memories Ray. I remember a live album of his when he puts Ruth Underwood his percussionist on the spot, by saying now lets hear from Ruth and there is pregnant pause when you know she is thinking Thanks Frank what do I do now, before launching into some brilliant solo work .

Comment is about AN EVENING WITH FRANK ZAPPA (blog)

Original item by ray pool

What a wonderfully clear flowing piece of poetry. Love it

Comment is about the convalarium (blog)

Original item by nunya

thanks ray. yes, same experience, it was known as the key to the soul, hence the pleasing shape. concrete poetry (the quite shit name for this kind of picture poetry) is not something i had done before but it is darn fun i must say. i formatted this in the text box above which was a grind because the version on word (all beautifully formatted) didnt paste well in to here. to get it perfect meant it looking really odd before posting, so i ended up editing it blind about 20 times before it was right. i have since discovered i can print the screen, paste in to photoshop and cut and copy the individual phrases but, of course, it would save as an image and i wouldnt be able to show it off on here.

Comment is about the key (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

This is great Stu. In this format it contains and solidifies all the raw material that bind the thoughts together and focus the mind in a certain way. Gotta try this myself dammit!!
I seem to recall a poem you wrote a long while ago about an early experience with baptism or a religious group (not sure now).

Ray

Comment is about the key (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Thanks, MC. It's a pity the IOC didn't have balls.

Comment is about GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Lynn - wasn't it the LibDems who reneged on promises
to students and their financial hardships once they found
a handhold on power?
As for taxing the wealthy...who wouldn't moan if the rate
of tax on their income was so high? That is the price
paid for/by capitalism that also helps support those less
lucky or fortunate lower down the income scale. It is not a sin, even these days, to be rich, despite the hate.
"Family" once controlled and regulated its members
and that produced ambition, independence and self-reliance, whereas now we see "the state" as being responsible for supporting us. Not always a very
comfortable or acceptable incentive to prospering in
this life.

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Seconded - with balls on!! Spot on - as usual.
I especially enjoyed the rhyme with "Putin" - that well-
known sporting enthusiast.
Am I getting paranoid (truth-speak for reality nowadays)
but why does it seem that when the word "International"
pops up in sport, everything goes to pot (if you'll pardon
the expression)?

Comment is about GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

David,
This one laps up it`s subject with deftness.

I particularly liked that:

`Mother of language, mistress of drool`

And that last line has some good flicks of the tongue behind the teeth in it.

An excellent `thought about` poem.

Comment is about The Tongue (blog)

Original item by David Lindsay

Thanks Stu. I saw a doc. about her which mentioned the contents of the first line by a recipient now probably also passed away. I wonder if heaven does requests?

Ray

Comment is about MARILYN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Sorry you did not make it Andy look forward to seeing you next meet - - -

just finished Black Knight does not Hold Back - - -

it is all about a couple watching a film in Manchester and why they got thrown out!

Comment is about July Collage Poem (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

LOL, Tommy. Nothing that a good night's sleep couldn't rectify. Might still try the advice on beer though... ;-))

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

well very poignant and sad. killer first line as well.

Comment is about MARILYN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

this is beautiful and has a wonderful pace, barreling towards its ultimate conclusion. correctly grasps the enormity of life and its path.

Comment is about River Of Life (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Hi Nigel, I will, but I think John is putting it on somewhere, maybe when the write up of the group meeting is added. If not, I'll add it onto my blog...there must be a poem in here of being lost in a virtual world... I never know if I'm in the right place, I lose myself in the IT navigation!

Comment is about Nicola Hulme (poet profile)

Original item by Nicola Hulme

Lynn get down off your soapbox have some beer and sandwiches and get back up there. Tommy

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Think I did it !

Comment is about Me (Richard Harries) (blog)

Original item by Richard Harries

Comment is about Me (Richard Harries) (blog)

Original item by Richard Harries

will try . I am a computer idiot! Quite surprised you got this ! LOL

Comment is about Me (Richard Harries) (blog)

Original item by Richard Harries

I know I`ve got a `bee in the bonnet` about this but I keep on getting annoyed about people complaining about immigrants without figuring out why they are here.

Comment is about Fiesty old pro-choice Celia dies in the care home (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

This guy is truly amazing.Honoured to know him.God Bless you Joe x

Comment is about Monologue Joe (photo)

Thanks Harry. I've always been a bit quick as Our Gert will verify.

Comment is about GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

John,
Hows this for speed?

You`ve gone and bloody well done it again man...perfect tune and bang up to the minute spot on satire....it must have been the clotted cream you were stuffin` down ya.

Comment is about GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME! (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I don't have the answers...I have love though. You know...the more you give, the more it spreads! Kindness. It spreads like wild fire. :))

Comment is about One mans thoughts (blog)

Original item by Quiet Comet

all words 'courtesy' of delightful youtube commenters on the justin bieber video 'love yourself' - 790,000,000 views

Comment is about fire dance (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I'm impressed with the value of a cream tea at Thorntons, Lynn. I think it's about £3.89. The clotted cream alone would cost £2.50 at the supermarket and there's a free choccy thrown in as well.

Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks I've never put my poetry anywhere before so was lovlovely to have nice feedback

Comment is about Roots (blog)

Original item by E.M.S

I think I prefer it with raspberry jam, just to be different, ha ha.

I enjoyed the poem, John. I don't really care which way up it goes, to be honest, it still tastes the same.

Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

John, there doesn't seem much wrong to me with Jeremy's leadership. He has been increasingly accommodating to a rabble that have been hanging on for 10 months looking for an excuse to oust him.

Do you remember the ABC? Anyone but Corbyn, they all advised, and then stood down because they would not work with anyone who valued socialism.

The media have never given him a fair run, because they found him a threat from the outset.

Surely a weak leader would have bowed out after the vote of no confidence, which was the day that they all lined up to shout in his face to go. He is still there.

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

But do you eat it upside-down?

Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

MC – I don’t think any of us expect true equality, but there is no excuse for the Tories always making life in Britain more unequal whenever they are in power. Of course they tell us otherwise, but that is only because they changed the criteria on which it is worked out.

Regarding the lower tax threshold being raised, this was a Lib Dem policy and came into being under the coalition, in return for tax cuts for the wealthy. Yes, of course the Tories like to take all the credit for it, but it never came about because of them. Admittedly, they kept the policy on seeing how popular it was, but to be honest, with the rising costs and stagnating pay, most workers are earning less in real terms, and should not be paying tax on such measly pay anyway.

I don’t know how much attention you have paid to benefit sanctions, benefit caps and cuts, the bedroom tax and unfair work care assessments but my comment would be that the much maligned Tories have taken many vulnerable folk away from financial INCOME, and left them with nothing but destitution, homelessness and deaths.

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you Alison for your kind comments.

And thank you LCPTB for arguing my case for me in my absence! :-))

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

this is excellent, just my cup of tea. uplifting and dark at the same time. very enjoyable.

Comment is about Roots (blog)

Original item by E.M.S

and as for Nigel and his stiff ones (:... sounds like a normal night - lol.

Comment is about July Collage Poem (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

lots of great lines there guys.

gutted i couldn't make it.

see you all next month

Comment is about July Collage Poem (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thank you so much R Miller :)

Comment is about Faithful Moon (blog)

Original item by Gareth Glyn Roberts

Good picture Richard, can you please add it to your profile page?

Comment is about Me (Richard Harries) (blog)

Original item by Richard Harries

Humanity is constantly adjusting to accommodate its
evolution but when has equality ever been mooted as
a fact of life? Can anybody say?
The famous American Constitution only concedes that "all men are BORN (my upper case) equal"
and that itself can be challenged as it is demonstrably
false in real life, whether it be in terms of wealth, health or social advantage But it does allow for the opportunity
to progress and improve one's lot.
The Bible tells us that "the poor are always with us"...
so no rush to promote socialism there then!
Each age finds its way to assess and accommodate
what is perceived as "equality" for its time, but if
cynicism is the last resort of idealism, then idealism is the first refuge from cynicism.
It interests me that the much maligned Tories have
taken many vulnerable folk away from financial worry
by raising the bar before income tax becomes payable.
Ergo, it indicates that "socialism" doesn't exist solely
within the ranks of those who proclaim to be its
disciples and preach its prospects as gospel.

Comment is about Thoughts of the rebel MP's (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

JC - I like blackcurrant jam but as a Devon-born lad, I go
for scones, cream and strawberry jam.

Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Welcome to WOL Dalton, your 2 posts are wonderfully written. You express your thoughts so well. I look forward to reading more from you.

Comment is about Dalton Beston (poet profile)

Original item by Dalton Beston

Please, think nothing of it Greg. Football can of course raise hackles , like Gilzean's tackles (and headers that he was famous for)!

Ray

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I live in a bungalow Martin. Sympathy comes with a slight smugness. It's a clever format and a bit disorientating reading up when coming down -so watch the mind as well as the body.

Ray

Comment is about Going up (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks Colin. I went there to do a gig ten years ago, and the jet shops were there, but of course most of it antique stuff. Maybe in favour for the goths !
Glad you like the ideas.

Ray

Comment is about BRAM STOKER'S GHOST (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Martin

A Stiff One

Under the table
the view is
just slightly darker
but I'm safe
from Big Blondie
blew a kiss
fondled my bum
wanted some fun
not my type
instead of watching
having to listen
will get out
when the coast
is absolutely clear
in this position
hot and sweaty
sore and red
got stiff neck.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Positively 4th Street spoke out to me whilst still at school and seemed incredibly relevant to a bunch of teenage mates.

I think you've captured the chaotic nature of his "wordsmithery" really well with this John.

Comment is about bob Dylan (blog)

Original item by JOHN PRITCHARD

Thanks M.C. and Ray,
Much appreciated.

Comment is about Love at the nets (2) (blog)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Gareth, I truly love this. I can't explain to you how much without rambling on, but it's just a lot.

Comment is about Faithful Moon (blog)

Original item by Gareth Glyn Roberts

Ray, my apols for harping on about the football aspects of '1970', rather than applaud its poetic qualities the more! It's a very successful poem.

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Lyrical inspiration credits to Live, respectfully.

Comment is about If Only We Knew (blog)

Original item by Jake Vincent Belmont