Au contraire, mon repos. I have a feeling that Lineker’s stock will rise immeasurably after this.
Comment is about MATCH OF THE DAY - CANCELLED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Captured in these lines - a man who knew the wonderrful irony
of nature -
that waste makes haste in the ceaseless cycle of renewal. .
Comment is about Black gold (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Shakespeare and Yeats also had something to say about age
and its downside. But I rather enjoy being either invisible or
viewed with a certain polite detachment that sees smiles of
encouragement, with doors being held open and folk stepping aside for me and my two trusty walking sticks.
Comment is about COSTUME DRAMA (blog)
Original item by ray pool
One might observe that Lineker's career has suddenly gone south;
He should've kept his feet beneath his seat instead of in his
mouth!
P.S. I found the absence of pundit-pap rather refreshing and I wish the BBC had used the spare time to extend the coverage of
games on view. But that might have been just too much to ask
from their modern management.
Comment is about MATCH OF THE DAY - CANCELLED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Aw, glad to have put smiles on faces, guys. Many thanks for your comments. Keith, I didn't know about your Dad and Burma. Respect.
Comment is about Black gold (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
On reading it I thought I'd read something like it before (then saw your reference Greg). I had a memorable (in more ways than one) day out yesterday with my eldest son at Twickenham!!!
In the car I mentioned that my father (his granddad) having passed away at only 61 meant that I had missed so many days out like yesterday. We had more than a hug upon parting and have vowed to repeat our days out more often.
Father/Son memories are tremendously important and I would urge anyone (especially if they write) to get them down on paper.
Great work Greg Black Gold indeed!
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Original item by Greg Freeman
I LOVE this poem. Read it with a smile on my face. So glad you re-posted, Greg.
Comment is about Black gold (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
"These merciless devils need to be exorcised and eradicated to prevent history being repeated yet again". This indeed was the voice of almost all the civilians who had to go through the dictatorship and bloodshed. A poem that represents many and speaks of the so called warlords and their conspiracies. Thank you for this Keith.
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I am at a loss to find any appropriate comment for this poem yet the imagery creates a mood which speaks of time passing by. To some degree the futility of what we experience but with memories we still hold dear. The second stanza stands out.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Widows & Orphans (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Greg,
Immediately on reading this poem my mind went back to my parents who were similarly situated; with my father in his 'inner sanctum', the greenhouse where all were forbidden to enter. Indoors Mum would knit or browse her way through 'People's Friend'. Occasionally Dad would mention his war in Burma, which he would not dwell on too much. Your poem produced some nostalgic images.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Black gold (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I'm posting this poem from my collection The Fall of Singapore because of its final two lines. Match of the Day meant a lot to my dad.
Comment is about Black gold (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thankyou, Uilleam. I’m afraid my “trap” is a bit of a give-a-way what with the blog page revealing a sneak preview of all poems. The trap’s revealed before anyone falls into it.
Comment is about THE FANNY PIT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you lovely John, Stephen and Helene. Such generous comments! We are definitely impacted on how we are nurtured and then we have our own personality on top of all of that. 😃I don't have an easy relationship with my sister-but I decided to look at what can be seen in one way as being a flaw as also a strength (keeping it strength based and compassionate). I also had to admit that some of the qualities that annoy us in other people in our family can still be the ones we carry ourselves. 😛
Comment is about These Jeans Do Well (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
The final stanza bears truth. The poem unfolds to an excellent conclusion.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about I’d (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
As I read these words I recall a dear lady friend who often used the expression, "I may look stupid but it's only the way they dress me".
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about COSTUME DRAMA (blog)
Original item by ray pool
John Cleese isn't returning to the present day BBC. And who
remembers the lacerating criticism from Barry Took about the mediocrity that had come to the once formidable talent house?
It should also be remembered that the "Goon Show" and other
ground-breaking concepts survived because of individual brave
management decisions. Where are the likes of Bill Cotton et al now? Busy.box-ticking, I imagine.
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Glorious, Rasa. All human life described in six verses! Breathtaking.
Comment is about These Jeans Do Well (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
A few years ago, I saw Gary Lineker coming out of a tube station in London, where he was greeted by cheers and applause. So he may be remembered for a while yet. And what a player, let's not forget.
'I am Alan Partridge' (both series 1998-2002) was a high watermark for me. I suspect Steve Coogan is in Gary's camp, though not Alan, obviously!
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you for your kind comments and support, Keith, Graham, John C. The image of unwilling, untrained soldiers dying like animals (albeit often brave and selfless ones) haunts me. War reduces humans to a unit of mass, to a statistic, if you are lucky enough to be counted.
Thanks to Manish, John B and Rudyard for liking this.
Comment is about Dumb Animals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Noggin, definitely! And Ivor the Engine, if it comes to that.
The thing about Lineker is, because of his freelance contract, he was not in breach of BBC guidelines. They used exactly that argument in rejecting a complaint against Chris Packham. And then there's Alan Sugar, urging people to vote Tory. Andrew Neil. You know what's going on here, John. It's time to make a stand. The BBC football staff have done. Don't mess with our footie. The Tories have never understood football, yet it's our national game. Says something about them, don't you think?
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Noggin the Nog
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Wow. In the understanding of others who are worlds apart from us, can come healing. Thanks for this powerful poem, which I interpret as a prayer.
Comment is about The mind of a bomber (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Really good, helpful as we navigate the tough times in our lives. Thank you, Ujjal.
Comment is about Beauty in Ugliness (blog)
Original item by Ujjal Mandal
Lovely! I too really enjoyed & appreciated this, including the audio.
Comment is about These Jeans Do Well (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Taximan sees badge
Not Secret Spy
Flashing transmission hat
Hidden tape recorder
Under driver's seat
Coded message kept.
Comment is about Stockport WoL March 2023 Collage Poem: 'Secret Code' (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Maybe the Beeb can do a good bit of cost saving by letting all the overpaid old guard go and giving others a chance at more modest rates? Give it a week or two and we'll be asking 'Gary who?'
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Got me too!
There's a pub near us nicknamed Fanny's.
So named after the proprietor, a common name a hundred? or so years ago.
Comment is about THE FANNY PIT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Huge power in such a simple form, Stephen.
Comment is about Dumb Animals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
“Till Death Us Do Part” is an interesting one , Greg. Can’t see it getting made today.
I have enormous respect for GL but I can’t help feeling the Beeb are damned if they do etc…. If they pull him they’re open to allegation of rightist bias; if they don’t, then leftist bias.
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Enjoyed this, Rasa. I suppose all of us are an amalgam of qualities in different quantities of our families. Then throw in a bit of “nurture” to stir it up and you get who we are.
Keep posting the audios too.
Comment is about These Jeans Do Well (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
V3 is inspired Stephen. Well done!
Comment is about Dumb Animals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Sunday Chats 969 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4sxrQ6Qnt4a6ncB1DqFx8G Listen to John's 1st interview here
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Write out loud 's very own John Botterill made his radio debut on my show a whole year ago this month before he became an author-He now has not one but two books under his belt so we're having him back to celebrate his latest book tomorrow Sunday March 12th from 3pm
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Write out loud member Andy Millican popped into the studio last Sunday! Listen back to our show here Sunday Chats 969 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2djxrC01RO8DiTUikz4dLt
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Sat 11th Mar 2023 00:56
Scrolling down on WOL, I saw the title before the author's ID appeared but was immediately prepared. The wolf was loudly
howling !. In the metaphorical sense, I certainly fell into the pit.
Comment is about THE FANNY PIT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
May I add "Tales of the River bank" with Roderick and Hammy? Greg thank you for this, however, do be careful as the Thought Police may be active in your neck of the woods.
Keith
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Add your own favourite BBC programmes to the above. But not The Apprentice, please!
Comment is about No, Minister! or Whatever happened to the BBC? (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I like this wide concept of faith, Hélène. 'Belief in the best'. We should look for the best in people and in life. That's the spirit.
Comment is about Faith (blog)
Original item by Hélène
A clarion call for respect, Clare. You make the point with real clarity. Yes, these principles should run 365 days per year (and 366 in leap years).
Comment is about Stick it where the sun don’t Shine!😂 (blog)
Original item by Clare
Thank you to all who have taken the time to read this poem and express their views and appreciation. The poem is not political in nature but was written for those who risk life and limb to reach our shores in a very troubled and dangerous world. I do not support illegal immigration and approve only of those who try to follow correct procedures to enter the UK. Those who intimidate immigrants in hotels and blame immigration on the immigrants themselves would do well to turn their attention on the Government, who thus far have not solved the problem but used it as an electioneering ploy. Channel crossings are highly risky as we know and the traffickers are those who need to be hunted down and prosecuted not the immigrants themselves.
The government is impotent. If we could stop Adolf Hitler what is so difficult about a small group of people hanging on for dear life in a dinghy. If it is blame we are looking for then I think we should look at those in power not those in small boats.
May I draw attention to a Sudanese man, Nasir Elsafi, an artist at present in Ireland as an example from which I drew inspiration to write this poem
Thank you again for your interest.
Keith
Comment is about Not all are the same (blog)
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Stephen Gospage
Sun 12th Mar 2023 21:27
Well done, John. Nice touch at the end. I have the feeling that Gary is too popular and good at what he does to be sidelined.
Comment is about MATCH OF THE DAY - CANCELLED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey