Hi Harry

Thank you for your note. Was it meant to go on Writing in Fire, though? I'm guessing cos you mentioned a deep breath being taken, and there is one at the start of that performance.

Have to say though, it wasn't for effect! We'd just legged it from the station to the Tudor, and no sooner had I got in there than I was due on stage, so was a bit out of puff :D

Anyway, thank you and I hope to see you in the new year :)

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Harry hello!
Can I thank you for the kind words on LUX. I always value your comments.

Have a peaceful Christmas

Graham

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You are still the kindest guy on here. Just been reading some of your supportive comments.Hope you have fab Christmas,love Alex(the horsey one)

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Thanks Cynthia. I will definitely consider your valuable input. You have touched on the exact areas wherein I was having some concerns.Re: "Moving On." Many thanks.
Most appreciatively yours, Frederick.

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Howdy - re McGarrigle's Glasgow. Thought about it, grew to really like it, have changed it. Thanks Cynth!

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Hello Stockport WOL! - I've just seen info about an award - "Unsung Hero" - and Julian is one of the people nominated. I'll be voting for him of course! - just thought I'd mention this! Dorinda x

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Pathway is beautiful

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Thanks for looking in on my efforts,
best wishes,
Steve

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Your samples are great! Thanks for sharing.

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Hi Steve - writing screenplays was/is a great
experience, not only the discipline of creating
a story but the translation of it into the
correct format...and being able to accept
rejection as "the norm". Certainly, I found
the best way was to send an intro. letter/
email first to invite any interest "without prejudice". My biggest achievement was to have
a script solicited by the VP of production at
Paramount Studios in Hollywood - almost unheard
of in a $$$$$ industry that is paranoid about
accusations of plagiarism and the possibility
of lawsuits!! It wasn't taken up but, almost
two years to the day, a film called "Hard Rain"
appeared which contained many similarities to
my own submission. That always intrigued me!!!
Now I'm having as much fun and satisfaction with songs and verse. It all helps keep the
mind active and busy in retirement.
Cheers - and good luck with your own material.
Never give up.

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Hi Cynthia I'll send you a copy of my current book Work Horses. I've run out of copies of the one before called In the Distance. Still, if you can't get enough I'm siure you'll get a cheap copy on Amazon. Anyway, I hope you find some stuff you like it it. BEst wishes DAvid

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With great pleasure:

Cynthia Buell Thomas,
#3 Willow Tree Court,
Brooklands Rd., Sale'
Cheshire, UK
M33 3SE

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thanks Cynthia for your comments on strange love. am always a little nervous about comedy pieces about what is funny or not, writing serious pieces is often much more easy i think but am pleased you like this. thanks gray

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Thanks Steve! I'm glad u found favourites in 2 of my poems :) thanks again
-Shevaughn

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Hey Shevaughn,
Thanks for the comments about my poems. Had a look at your work and 'Time warp' and ‘Unfinished Business’ are my favourites. They are sort of like snapshots of poems and just waiting for more words to make them complete. I usually start off with a few lines then build on until I’ve said everything I want to say.
Having said that, there are all sorts of poems on this site some long, some medium, some short like yours. The good thing about short poems is they concentrate the reader on a clear thought. Anyway, lovely writing,
Best wishes,
Steve

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Thanks for dropping in once again Starfish. I have to say I'm detecting a little tongue in cheek element regarding the pip. It took some dedication to grow you know! :-))
Best wishes, steve

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Hey Aaron! Awesome writing :) keep blogging,ill be looking out for your poems! I'd love for you to check out some of my poems and read your opinions and suggestions!.
And again awesome writing! :)

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I can visualise the entire scene like a movie.Its almost like I'm there with you through each line that you portray in your poems,and i find that so serene and delightful. You are one the poets on this blog that inspires me Ann :) I would really love for you to check out my poems and give me your opinion. Keep blogging!

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HI Cynthia As ever I am bowled over by your encouragement. I'm a long time lapsed Catholic myself with a daughter who has converted to islam. I've also got a Kosovan branch in my wider family (That's where the blackbird sneaked in from!) so I have wide ranging ideas on what heaven might be. There's also a bit of Plato in there. When I was a kid I was convinced Heaven was a real place. I suppose my poem says it's all things to all men (And women of course!)I think your frequent kind comments on this site merit a copy of my current collection Work Horses. Just message me an address on this site and I'll send you one.

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Hi Starfish
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on 'Complicit'.
It was a long long time ago, but I'm pretty sure it was only £10.
I think I chose SA as it was the easiest place to emigrate to, and to get back from.
Sad eh?

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Hey Lynn! I just read your sample and man,you sure tell it like it is!
Amazing writing :) please check out some of my poems,would love to read your opinions. Keep blogging!

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Such wonderful gripping poems you write Cynthia! They are simply intriguing! please check out my poems,i would love to have your opinions!Keep blogging! :)

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Yours poems are really inspiring and genuinely realistic:)
Keep blogging!
i would love for you to check out my poems and give me suggestion to make my poems as good as yours!

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Wonderful poems,couldn't stop reading :) I would love to read your opinion on some of my poems. Keep blogging!

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I am a beginner and i find ur poems lovely and not to mention most addictive.i would love for and experienced poet like u to give your opinions and suggestions on my poems.thank u.keep blogging! :)

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Thank you so much I appreciate your kindness.please tell your friends about my poems!thank u

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I have just been reading your work - what a beautiful and mature use of language. Best wishes Starfish.

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Thank you for reading "The Badger". Glad you liked and took the time to comment.

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Conflict

Laugh at your enemy
while he questions why
strike hard at vulnerability
defence lines opened up.

Forceful intent follows through
pretence no longer needed
the sword of laughter
shines steel of red.

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Once again, thanks for looking in on my work. Your comments are much appreciated.
Looking at your bio I see you have completed some screenplays. I've done 3 myself, had them read by the BBC but not taken up. Others just come back in the post marked 'unread'. Poetry is so much simpler . .
Best wishes, Steve

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Hi Aaron - welcome to WOL. Be great if you felt like putting some of your poems on the blogs section. More people see them there than on the profile page.

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Hi Ernie - welcome to WOL. Be nice to see some of your work on the blogs section :)

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Hi Stella - welcome to WOL. A powerful piece here. It's good to write!

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Chris,
Sorry I missed your Christmas do (not home in time) Still recovering. When recovered then back to the fray.

Love to Natalie and Glynis

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Thank you for your welcome, glad to be here.

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Isobel, thank you so much. My Mother Says is barely 'just finished', a couple of days only. I don't often post so quickly. Your comments are excellent and are now incorporated. This has been a work of the heart, on my mind for a long time. I couldn't have asked for a better response. I did consider calling it 'The Tutoring Lesson', but opted for the circular closing to optimize the 'shock' which I felt when this 'story' actually occurred. I'm hoping more than one theme runs through this work.

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thanks for the comments on 'moving on' Steve - very kind of you
Ian

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thanks for the comment on 'Moving On' MC - I've been going through a very inward-looking phase recently - I'd better give myself a kick up the jacksie and start thinking more positively.
BTW - just seen a brilliant documentary on the Discovery Channel called 'inside the target car' which shows, once and for all, that there was only 1 shooter and that shooter was in the TBD - fantastic use of state of the art forensics to duplicate all possible conditions and trajectories - if you get a chance to see it it's a must for laying some of the myths out flat :-)

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thanks for your kind comment on 'Desolation Alley' Andy - pleased that you liked it mate
Ian

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Hi Ann - yes the comment was a response to the whole thing - poem film and soundtrack. It works well - looking forward to more.

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Thanks M.C.

Expected hate mail

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Thanks for the kind comment on my owl poem. But I hope you were able to access the film and soundtrack too? Just click on the link - cos the poem itself is an oldie :)

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Thanks for the kind comment on my owl poem. But I hope you were able to access the film and soundtrack too? Just click on the link - cos the poem itself is an oldie :)

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Thanks for the kind comment on my owl poem. But I hope you were able to access the film and soundtrack too? Just click on the link - cos the poem itself is an oldie :)

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Hello Isobel and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you for your lovely words on Lux.
Whilst I can't deny that the death of Mandela was the inspiration for this, it isn't specifically about himself.
I began to think about anyone who had inspired either myself or the world in general and using the metaphor of light etc etc.
I don't like to explain my work too much and often notice that readers/critiquers sometimes take the wrong meaning.
Anyway, thanks for your encouraging comments. I am finding it more and more difficult to be inspired these days. I'm still waiting for the lightening strike!

very best regards,

Graham

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hi isobel,my friends have been telling me that i am good at poem's and should do more,so i have joined this group to get opinions from others,maybe you could have a little read at some of my work and let me know if you think its worth me continuing,thanks regards paul..

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T o s e n s e t h e u n k n o w n m a k e s
m y s e a r c h f o r i t e v e n b e t t e r.

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And right back atcha.

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ello there!

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Hi Joshua Glad you liked the tree poem!

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