Yup got it in one, however whom is the one? re ' Moving closer' Tommy

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Katy I'll try to recall the point in question :-) Tommy

Comment is about Katy Megan (poet profile)

Original item by Katy Megan

Hi Cynthia
Your appreciation is much appreciated.
Whether I will have the mental energy to update 'Referendum' on a regular basis, but who knows

Thanks again

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

clever lead up to popping clogs/dying/jossing/mortal coil exiting/snuffing it/reaper rendezvous/the end of oxygen stealing/the stopping of being a waste of fucking space...


;o)

P&S

Comment is about - (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Tanna-you're never alone-not HERE you're not! we say in trying to give you a smile.

tis true indeed that one can be in an actually crowded room and still feel as though you are invisible

if thou gettest our drift?

Thought provoking poem-cheers!

P&S

Comment is about Its really something (blog)

Original item by Tanna

Martin- Shadows, thank you. Tommy

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks for your appreciation Stu and Jemima.

Ray x

Comment is about THE CYCLIST (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I suspect there are relationships that bear similarity to the mischievous content of these lines and some uncomfortable
recognition going on.

Comment is about Belief and Knowledge (blog)

Original item by Leo

In a few lines, this writer defines the difference (all too
often misinterpreted) between "lonely" and "solitary".
The latter (see also "alone") is as much a choice as a
predicament that elicits pity/sympathy.

Comment is about Its really something (blog)

Original item by Tanna

Ah Heathcliff. Actually he does look naturally a bit scary now so perhaps a reprise.....

He must rank with the thick skinned surely!

Ray

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

thanks both. little baby buck is taking up a lot of my writing time at the moment but still managing the odd one. glad you enjoyed.

Comment is about when i love you next (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I heartily endorse the comment from CBT.
"We should fall upon our knees
And thank our lucky stars for trees!"

Comment is about Charred (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

I note the reactions to my comments.
The content of this blog describes a tragedy that history
appears to have passed-by. One of the reasons may be
that it occurred in a very different era to that known
to those living in a modern "global" world when almost
any event is given news time . I used the term "perhaps inured to suffering" - and stand by this
observation. My family have a military history, losing
kinfolk in the course of their lives, and know of such
things and what was needed to carry on. There
were so many dreadful events known to so many that
there was a determination of "get on and get over it"
- especially in the personal sense at a time when grief
was just that - a personal thing to be dealt as such.
It is not callous or unfeeling to bring attention to the
past...as L.P. Hartley wrote so perceptively in his
famous novel "The Go-Between": "The past is a foreign
country, they do things differently there." And that
certainly includes attitudes to tragedy from whatever
hideous/tragic source or set of circumstances.
As for this entry as a "poem"...I see it more as a
written account, or as I put it earlier: "a timely reminder".
Those who take offence are entitled to their views and
I am content to refrain from responding in kind, except
to say I've seen violent death at first hand and saved
lives that might have been lost. A certain mindset
is required that is known to those who have been there and done it. If it discomforts some, then so be it.

Comment is about Burnden Disaster 1946 (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

When I think of that line from the Bible to the effect that "the poor will always be with us" I wriggle with anger and unhappiness. It haunts me because I fear it may be true.

I would love to be a tree-hugging activist for good causes.
No, let's come out of the closet, I AM a freedom fighting commie bastard up to my world-shattering tricks.

But there it is- oppression, injustice, intolerance of all kinds seem to be written into the tragedy of the world for all time. But hey, that don't stop me trying!

Good poem. Some very good lines :)

Comment is about That Road Don't Come (blog)

Original item by Corr Lens

Sorry to contradict David but those plums were greedily gobbled up by wet chickens (last seen pushing a red wheelbarrow) :)

Comment is about Fruitless (blog)

Original item by David Lindsay

I like this pair of lines Alexandra

"Affection is a weapon
Charm is a murderer"

Your conversational style in this makes it an easy read. Your message as usual is very direct and open.

The female's wiles are clearly described but I can't decide whether you secretly love or loathe them.

Comment is about Those Paintbrush Women (blog)

Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis

You can check out the winners and their poems here: http://www.youngpoetsnetwork.org.uk/2016/03/09/agincourt-600-poetry-competition-the-winners/

Comment is about Calling young poets: deadline nears for Agincourt competition (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Fancy some swinging - - -

well the theme
for Stockport poetry
is to turn
back the clock
it all happened
so it seems
in the sixties
love and peace
rock and roll
when everyone just
dreamed of flowers
in their hair!

So swing on down and write down what you remember of that far off time.

Comment is about Write Out Loud at Stockport art gallery tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Many thanks for your comments, guys. I did a contract at Rhodia in Whitehaven some years ago where they made immodazoline (I think that's how it's spelled). I assumed that's where they get the product name Daz from.

Comment is about DAZ (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I love a poem that rhymes.

just not this one.

no,no,no! It's very good :)

Comment is about DAZ (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Jeff, well done with this poem. Burnden Park has been to some extent the forgotten football disaster. There were huge crowds at games just after the war ended. Chelsea had 100,000, way over capacity, for a friendly against Moscow Dynamo in 1945, and were lucky to escape a similar tragedy. And yes, you're quite right to be disappointed with one of the comments on here.

Comment is about Burnden Disaster 1946 (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

Oh goodness, sorry about the late response haha, I never received an email about this comment. I'm not too sure how to feel about this one myself :P It has a different feel to it than my normal pieces. I feel the other ones convey, or at least try to convey insight. This one feels more as if I, or the voice of the poem, is speaking from a point of power. Dignity and cadence as you say, I would say are two good words to describe it hahaha

Comment is about (blog)

Original item by Eric Berard

Thank you Martin

Comment is about She (blog)

Original item by Simon Austin

Much enjoyed the breadth and sympathy of this piece.

Comment is about Charred (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Your response to my comment on 'Touchdown' pretty much verifies my immediate response to your poem. I'm glad I stopped to read it. And I do think you made a lot of 'scores' in very few words. (joke - although I didn't intend it to be.)

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

I wouldn't bloody forgive him! One of my favourite books of all time is that, and he is the last person anyone with any sense would put in the role of Heathcliff!

Comment is about HEATHCLIFF (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Wow! Don't know what else to say really, but this is great, really enjoyed it. Love all the images, but particularly the Svalbard lines x

Comment is about when i love you next (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hehe, you're all clearly invited now :) Bring your own coconut shells!

Thanks chaps :) Makes a refreshing change to write something a bit lighter.

Thanks to Stu for his brilliant idea that we pinched :D

Comment is about Inappropriate (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

I've never been on the Watercress Line, Ray. We holiday a fair bit on the Hants/Dorset border and we've been on the Swanage Railway a few times.
Our Gert and me have been shareholders in the NYMR for about 25 years which gets us a free ride each year. They don't exactly doff their caps when they see us!

Comment is about The Moorland Train (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Great that you live up north John and enjoy the wilds that make up the background - I have to make do with the Watercress line in Hampshire; still worth the £100 footplate ride, though. Nice rolling style with a song structure. I love railway poetry, tha' knows.

Ray

Comment is about The Moorland Train (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Uniquely humorous and satirical with great writing - why wouldn't it be?

Ray

Comment is about Inappropriate (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

A great eulogy for a time past but lived day by day and a moving account on how precious life is.

Ray

Comment is about Lest I forget (blog)

Original item by Tramping Artisan

Quite gothic, like Rossetti or Byron maybe, Stu. Very colourful imagery and so expressive. Almost a transition to afterlife. I love tobacco crepe skin!

Ray

Comment is about when i love you next (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi MC
I do appreciate the comment regards my Referendum piece. Just a bit of fluff, but ....
And BOGOF, you couldn't make it up could you

Thanks again

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Yes indeed, MC. Fabulous growl of a voice that other JC. I agree about the hiccup in rhythm.

Comment is about The Moorland Train (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The other JC loved his trains too! I have the CD of an LP
I bought years ago by the Man in Black: Ride This Train.
Great use of a classic Cash tune here by WOL's very own
JC.
I can't agree with AW's suggested line "The driver lets off
some steam" - a bit awkward in rhythm for the song line,
but I'd change the second line to - "When he sees the train guard's flag".

Comment is about The Moorland Train (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for your thoughts Harry.
I must admit that I wonder if the Tory Party will ever be the same, whichever way the vote goes.
For some reason, I keep getting an image in my brain of Boris taking over from Cameron (if it's a No) and having talks with Trump (as President).
I must go now as I feel a little nauseous

Again, thanks for taking the time to comment

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

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Anna,
what a lovely, warm (rhymed) and amusing poem in praise of motherhood... even of the sick and pooey bits :)

(Or, as I used to complain to mine in this kind of weather; `Eee By gum mum, me bums numb`...and she`d give it a little rub.)

Comment is about We Are The Mums! (blog)

Original item by Anna Ghislena

No enthusiasm for steam trains, Harry? You must have been one of the girls that played with dolls!
The tune is entirely stolen; it's Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash.

Comment is about The Moorland Train (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

John,
This miserable old Git could never get enthusiastic about steam trains (it was those cinders)

Mind, as a miserable young twelve year old I didn`t even like cowboy films (takes all kinds)

I like that `hurry up` tune you picked for it - perfect!

Comment is about The Moorland Train (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

this is great ray. really lovely words and lots of lingering meaning.

Comment is about THE CYCLIST (blog)

Original item by ray pool

the idea of bicarbonate of chicken blasting out is enough for me to book my ticket.

Comment is about Inappropriate (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

very nice. clever use of the tattoo as a reflection. he seems pitiful.

Comment is about Tattoo (blog)

Original item by Leo

Thank you everyone! Glad you enjoyed it! A x

Comment is about We Are The Mums! (blog)

Original item by Anna Ghislena

Hehe cheers Graham :)

You know, the more I think about it, the more I really do want the Little Donkey/coconut shell procession! :D

Comment is about Inappropriate (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

*applauds*

Really well put together piece - poignant, poetic, pointing out so subtly the control of him over her. Been there, done that, bought the bloody shop.

Thank you for giving her a voice.

Comment is about Tattoo (blog)

Original item by Leo

Classy words these...........

"with my profile on one side
and Brel in silhouette on reverse.
A democracy of snot.
Let the criers decide"


..........I think I'll come to yours! (not wishing you gone of course).

Comment is about Inappropriate (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Hi Anna-how very much I agree with every word! keep putting the word in for 'us' perhaps one day kids and partners will get the message! Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about We Are The Mums! (blog)

Original item by Anna Ghislena

Thanks Martin - I don't sing (it's for the best!!) but I have read it over the piece that inspired it!

Ray - it's great to play I regret never learning properly - & I still dance in my head! X

Comment is about En Pointe (blog)

Original item by Pixievic

Great stuff :)

Comment is about We Are The Mums! (blog)

Original item by Anna Ghislena