Ha! Absolutely Anita. Thank you xx

Comment is about Stumble (blog)

Me too.

Comment is about Martin Figura to judge new award for older poets (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

A lovely poem, it holds that totally calm and at one with the universe whilst being totally insignificant feeling I get when I gaze up at the night sky without actually saying anything about that, if you know what I mean.

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Original item by Victor Grauer

I love the way you write! Less is always more with you!
Anita

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drastic twist in the tail.Great poem Jocelyn.Thank you.Jemima.

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Original item by Jocelyn Diane

Hey Craig, you're in Portsmouth? Me too. Do you go to Tongues and Grooves?

Comment is about Craig Maskell (poet profile)

Original item by Craig Maskell

Thank you very much Jim and Chizobam, glad you enjoyed.

I was an aunt myself at 7 and a great aunt at the grand old age of 28! :0)

Comment is about Incredulity (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Very enjoyable poem, well done.

Comment is about Cyberwonky (blog)

Original item by Bill Lythgoe

Very original work, and funny too, I enjoyed it.

Comment is about 5O shades of Bleach (blog)

Original item by Craig Maskell

I regard poetry as a form of entertainment. It should move the audience either with humour, or sadness or make them think, or react in some way. I am not a "performance poet" but I do like performing. A lot of poets don't know how to perform, or engage an audience. They should stay at home and practice in front of a mirror or with friends.I am bored with people who stand up and read into a piece of paper!

Those clubs that don't like applause in between poems I just don't attend.

Comment is about Applause or the sound of silence - should you clap between poems? (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I enjoyed this, Adam. Beautifully sung too.

Comment is about "Don't Let this Life pass you" (blog)

Original item by Adam Franks

This is another one of my songs I wrote! (Again my mom is playing it)

Comment is about "Don't Let this Life pass you" (blog)

Original item by Adam Franks

This is my first religious song I ever wrote! Enjoy! (My mom is playing it!)

Comment is about "Though Waters Roar" (blog)

Original item by Adam Franks

Julian you'll def have to be our man in Washington. I love the bit where you said 'Write out Loud' and everyone started writing it down!

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Original item by Greg Freeman

I applaud your absolutely-nailed-on-metre! Funny poem too :)

Comment is about Cyberwonky (blog)

Original item by Bill Lythgoe

Thanks for feedback - We are all Gods children ! :)

Comment is about Haiku - Easter (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Hi Alexandra - Thanks for feedback :)

Comment is about Irish and Proud (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

NO ROOM FOR A SHED???!!! What infamy is this, Lancs?

Comment is about SHEDS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I loved it

Comment is about Incredulity (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Aaargh! Will amend, thank you for pointing that one out. Hope you had a lovely Easter break x

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Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Its beautiful.

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Original item by Adam Franks

I enjoyed this, Lynn. I wish my aunties had been like that, ha ha!

Comment is about Incredulity (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for your kind words on 'Morning Mass' Ray. Very much appreciated. DB.

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Original item by ray pool

Thanks Jemima I agree it depends on each reader

Comment is about Princess. (blog)

Original item by Nicola Byrnes

Although Disappointment was meant as a stand alone poem, it could also have been seen as a follow up to Uncertainty.
That being the case, this poem is the finale.
Just a bit of fun, as they say.

Comment is about Incredulity (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you Cynthia.

I am gratified it works as a stand alone poem, which is what I intended, although it would also serve as a follow up to Uncertainty.

I think the above is probably the most likely outcome, but there is another to follow, which changes things rather.

Thank you for your kind comments.

Comment is about Disappointment (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

What a lovely poem John - and a fitting tribute to your mum. It's good to read something from the heart. Glad to see you're still writing xx

Comment is about Her star (blog)

Original item by Jon Darby

personally,I have no need in wanting to nail this beautiful poem down in any way whatsoever.To me,opinions are usually different,due to the fact that most poems can be read from varying angles.And from 'where' I read it,it comes over as previously stated,beautiful(ly) Thank you Nicola.Best regards.Jemima.

Comment is about Princess. (blog)

Original item by Nicola Byrnes

I don't get this, Graham. Pubs are places for men to get together to talk man stuff. Sheds are caves for whittling wood in on your own.

Comment is about SHEDS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

John you'll be joining this lot then?

www.menssheds.org.uk

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Original item by John Coopey

London has long been the home of dreams - and the place
of nightmares for the unprepared.
I like these lines. They have a ring of recognition for me
from my many miles of peramulation during a career that
took me on to its streets...both beside and beyond the Thames 24/7 over three decades...East End and West End.

Comment is about By the Thames (blog)

Original item by Leo

I really enjoyed the surreal and dystopian nature of this...

Comment is about They (blog)

Original item by Tramping Artisan

Very clever Trevor (sorry). I'm sure you could have gone on forever with this one. Brilliant idea!

Comment is about Twisted History (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thanks Lynn and Lea for your appreciation . Lucky for me a curved blade has a rather sinister feel to it (in the wrong hands).

Wolfie: Thanks for investing this with your imaginative perception. I feel I needed to let it breathe and invite the mind in. Space is obviously a great medium for any appreciation of contemplation .

Cheers all.

Comment is about TIMESWEEP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Dear Harry O'Neill
You hit right on the nail.
Such feedback helps aspiring poets down the road.
I noticed there are women poets that write on this sensitive issue not yet brought to the limelight.That is why I wrote a poem on it.
For example see the poem bellow by a girl with a pen name sucidal-sunrise

Leave me Alone

The voices
They won't leave me alone,
I scream
Yet,
They won't leave me alone.
They talk inside my head,
They talk about how my virginity was stolen on my bed.
I cry myself to sleep.
Leave me alone.

Comment is about Stop Licking A Wound! (blog)

Original item by Alem Hailu G/Kristos

Greatly enjoyed this fast-paced work, the subject matter itself, and the way you have handled it with skilful poetic aplomb. Well done.

Comment is about Disappointment (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you Ginger for reading and commenting. x

Comment is about I'll try not to listen (blog)

I find this a bit convoluted, but I'm sure that is also the point. There are many lovely images and quite deep thoughts. I found it hard to navigate the punctuation which directs the reader's understanding of your intent. I read the poem three times, but I never quite got the hang of it.

Comment is about Princess. (blog)

Original item by Nicola Byrnes

Some sharp whimsical thinking is always a great contribution to any 'gathering of the minds' - in any context. And you've covered so many arenas - Literature, Film, Painting, Music, War.

In answer to your question, I wasn't totally familiar with all the songs, so missed your best shot. Too bad.

Comment is about Twisted History (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Morning Martin. Thanks again for reading and your generous comments. I hope you are well x

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Hi Lynn,
Thank you for your comments. The Evil Tree is the latest one that I've done. I'm starting to get more of an idea of what I want to write, but still figuring out this whole poetry thing.

I'll look out for your new poem.

Matt

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Original item by Matt

Brilliant venue yep - have performed there a few times meself. Ace people too, AND they have proper ginger beer!

Comment is about Write Out Loud Bolton is back - at new venue tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Sorry for the delay in replying Ray - been up the bloody wall again with Dad and work stuff.

Anyhoo, cannae remember the original now (!) but this ending reads well and does not set my teeth on edge or owt, so that's a result eh? ;)

And yes, yes they do think I'm bonkers :)

Comment is about BORN AGAIN (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Ray, I enjoyed this, my favourite lines are 'through its socket like a sickle', and the first sentence of the second verse, thanks x

Comment is about TIMESWEEP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

One word, beautiful

Comment is about She (blog)

Original item by Simon Austin

Wise words, MC. I take my breakfast out to my shed and stay outside in the garden all day until tea-time. Our Gert stays indoors doing, well, Christ knows what. If she needs me I've rigged up a fishing line from the front door to a bell in my shed. Being apart is a recipe for harmony in the home.
Ray - I don't have any railway signs in there as yet but I do have some home comforts like a coffee machine, library, CD player, Christmas tree - you know, manstuff.
And the bit about the internal bolt is entirely true.

Comment is about SHEDS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I like this, Ray - a restless moon that grins down steady against the galaxy. Good descriptions.

Comment is about TIMESWEEP (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Like a Monet painting with sound effects ! So much subtlety in a simple scene is a great skill and viewed from an internalised interpretation. I like the steam engine prop to flesh it all out.

Ray

Comment is about Morning Mass (blog)

Original item by David Blake

The trouble with sheds is that people are always taking the piss out of them; but for me they're reet grand (and this is from one from darn sarf!!

Highly amusing and colloquial . I hope you have a few railway signs in there too John.

Comment is about SHEDS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I agree, this is very deep in emotions

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