Such a waste
and yes the cost of fame really can be too high for some

thanks Tom




Rose 💋

Comment is about Amy - She Gone (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

amazing! And I'm glad you're just Jordyn Elizabeth. I do remember Gilmore Girls though. 😃

Comment is about "I'll take coffee and a shot of cynicism." (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

As someone who patrolled Oxford Street W1 for many years from Marylebone Police Station, I can only praise the acumen
behind this very worthy endeavour and wish all parties involved the maximum success that their effort deserves in this famous
shopping street.

Comment is about From sleepy Shropshire to London's Oxford Street ... Poetry Pharmacy branches out (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks MC,

Personally I am pro choice but dislike the associated terminology. The individual circumstances are too diverse to be dealt with in such black and white ways.

It was desperately sad, something he had hoped would enhance his already troubled life ultimately destroyed it.

David

Comment is about Bastard (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

There are ongpoing questions, often of a volatile nature, about
abortion, currently subject of public disquiet in Arizona USA.
It can seem that there can be an argument that says the tragic
life endured by the subject of this poem only adds fuel to the
heated discourse about the legal use of the procedure.

Comment is about Bastard (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

There are precedents in that way of life. Billie Holiday and
Hank Williams are notable example. Others - like Del Shannon - take their own lives. The tragic cost of fame and the pressures
it exerts on the famous, often way too young.

Comment is about Amy - She Gone (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

The car can be replaced but your safe escape has a value that
is beyond "write off". Scary experience though!
P.S. It might be worth getting a 2nd opinion about the car's repair prospects, not least when you see what can be brought back into use on some TV motoring programmes.

Comment is about The Watery Snare (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

For clarity as I understand this scrawl is not straight forward.

A friend of mine who subseqeuntly took his own life after what was a tortuous life confided in me in the months before his passing. He had discovered his conception was the result of a violent rape of which he was not aware until at the age of 22 he could no longer deal with the agony of not knowing who he was or how he truly came to be.

The consequent discovery only added to his misery, he decided to relieve his pain by means of public transport on the tracks.

He took to calling himself "Bastard" among other things which were extremely disturbing. I told him his father was the "Bastard" not him.

He has no living relatives and as such I saw no harm in writing this.

As repellant as it is in parts it is nowhere near the horrors he put himself through.

He was a violent, self harming, self abusing and extremely distrubed man his entire life. I tried to be a friend but it was one of the hardest relationships I've ever been unfortunate enough to endure.

There are references within the piece which will probably appear to not make any sense without the detailed back story, but there it is for what it's worth, without the greater detail.

David.

Comment is about Bastard (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

That means a lot to me, Kevin! Thank you my friend.😊

Comment is about Reassurance (blog)

Original item by Manish

Still quite the poet of relevant news, Stephen.

Take care

Comment is about Climate Report (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Laughing out loud

LOL

Comment is about “By the grace of God there’s been a revival .”said Grace (blog)

Original item by hugh

tiny drops, happy drops

Comment is about Tiny Drops (blog)

Original item by Hélène

I generally like poems that reflect on the nature of life.

So kudos!

Comment is about Game of Life (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

I do so admire your artistry

Comment is about Reassurance (blog)

Original item by Manish

Or a cup of strong English Tea?

Comment is about "I'll take coffee and a shot of cynicism." (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

Thank you for the generous and encouraging comments.

The sad truth is I am the worst at taking my own advice, our lives stitch us into patterns difficult to unweave ourselves from. Responsibility, uncertainty, economic fragility, just a few of the things that weigh heavily when attempting to reach for dreams.

Courage and abandon is the answer, this I know, yet still fear lingers.

David.

Comment is about Tapestry (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thanks Penguin - still don’t know how I ended up rhyming “lemon meringue” with “sturm und drang”, but if a movement in romantic literature was to have a symbolic dessert I’m sure this would be it.

Comment is about Ode to Lemon Meringue Pie (blog)

Original item by R A Porter

We are like many children, I think...

Comment is about Game of Life (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Excellent Keith,
You leave us all (as do you) wondering!

Comment is about A Cockpit (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A sense of turning and twisting to some chosen redemption is a heartfelt and encouraging image and supported by a sense of the wonder of wend and wake and the lull of words like away, today are like soft petals on our spirit. Lovely poem David.

Comment is about Tapestry (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thank you to all who 'liked' and commented on this poem. I appreciate your interest which spurs me on to write more. Thank you Graham for your tip. Any moisturiser would need to be one that also rejuvenated the skin. Mine sags.
Thanks again,
Keith

Comment is about An Open Mind (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Isobel, dear! I am so happy to see you. but you know I can't post my poems because I was absent for a long time.
Anyway, I hope my problem will be solved and I can communicate with my friends.
Regards,
Larisa

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Your writing just gets better and better David.
what am I saying? it always has done for years!

Comment is about Tapestry (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

One of your very best Keith thanks

Comment is about An Open Mind (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A lovely poem, David. The rhyming flows, the thoughts soothe and inspire and give hope.

Comment is about Tapestry (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

A really brilleant read 👍

Comment is about Just a backup plan (blog)

Original item by Watts

The title of ths timely poem should be a salutary reminder to us all of what is the most valuable asset we should strive to possess in this life. Let me add the words recalled from a church billboard
seen in the London docklands of the 1960s:
He who never changes his mind never corrects his mistakes.

Comment is about An Open Mind (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you so much Graham and Keith, for your most generous comments, it means a lot to me.

Paradisiacal is a word that I learnt this morning and I immediately loved it too, Graham! Thanks for highlighting it.
Keith, there's something about book fairs, and like you mentioned, it's the 'Second Hand Book Shops' for me too. I remember finding a beautiful note from the former owner of the book that I was reading once.

And I'd like to add that I've learnt a lot from you both.
Thanks again.😊

Comment is about Book Fair (blog)

Original item by Manish

Great lines, Keith. Such a good title too, it's essential for us to have an open mind no matter how narrow things get.
Thank you.

Comment is about An Open Mind (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I have but one word for you old friend
‘Moisteriser’ look after yourself!

Comment is about An Open Mind (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

What a wonderful word Paradisiacal is! There’s a calm before the storm about this piece. Pretty witty women is clever too!

Comment is about Book Fair (blog)

Original item by Manish

Thanks to those who sent flowers overnight.

This scribble is a reference to yet another murder on Britains Streets of a young mother, alone.

The murder of and violence toward women in our country is at epedemic proportion. The domestic and cultural dynamics (including poverty and education) of the murders are of great concern and are often overlooked for reasons beyond my comprehension.

David.

Comment is about Better (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

This poem has a lot to ponder on. I love book fairs and even more so, Second Hand Book Shops. They attract people like ourselves and we often see mirror images.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about Book Fair (blog)

Original item by Manish

Great humour.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about “By the grace of God there’s been a revival .”said Grace (blog)

Original item by hugh

Thanks for the comments and likes.

Penguin, I'm partial to neither but less inclined to worship at the altar of materialism.

David

Comment is about The Appeal of The Licensing Laws (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

💐

Comment is about Better (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thank you, Manish. Yes, I think everyone is potentially a victim of climate change.

Graham - I think you make the key point about changing attitudes - not an esy task.

MC - I'm not clear what you mean. We can't wait and do nothing. Luckily, the Swiss Women and Greta Thunberg are doing something.

And thanks to Hugh, Steve and Bethany for their support.

Comment is about Climate Report (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

And I agree wholeheartedly with both previous comments John.
Thank you so much.

Beth

Comment is about A Time it was (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

you're still pleasantly positive&optimistic, Hélène

Comment is about Without Fear (blog)

Original item by Hélène

ChatGPT (Artificial Intelligence)

I don't use it to write or type poetry. But I use it for practical information&advice.

Comment is about Carry On, Oh Fellow Voyager (blog)

Original item by Hélène

And of course welfare, wellness and wellbeing.

Comment is about The Nation State (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I think it's lovely.

Comment is about Rooms of Gloom (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Sleep when you can Landi,

olde soldier logic...

I feel the same way regarding your concerns for the vulnerable.

Thank you for your reading and comment. I've seen those huddles of women and children and felt useless in my bones.

Be well,

David

Comment is about Better (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

I have so many stories running through my head at the moment, I don't know where to start. First hand stories, others in the news or told by those who are woeful regarding the state of women's/children's rights where I live and regions closeby. I see the women gathering in the streets sometimes and I hope for their safety.

I thought about maybe sleeping a little tonight, but maybe not 😔

Comment is about Better (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thank you Landi,

Your solitary posie represents well her little life.

Not great poetry by any stretch...more an expression of anger and anxiety about how we care or don't...what is the gauge we utilise for giving a fuck?

David

Comment is about Better (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Lives that were led -
Were they led astray?
Was life just black and white
Or forty shades of grey?

Comment is about The Tale of Aunty Rose (blog)

Original item by Lee Campbell

When I look back at my lifetime of consuming stuff to provide for a family's growth and development, compared to now when apart from food we virtually purchase nothing, it's a though invoking feeling.

However, I do not consider that we have been wasteful but I do wonder how the authorities can change attitudes and habits on a global scale to effect a difference.

As usual, you make us think Stephen

G

Comment is about Climate Report (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Safeguarding the world from excessive man-made influences is always good policy.
To adapt a well-known US service saying of other days.
Go tell it to the Asians!

Comment is about Climate Report (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you for your kind comment, Stephen. Your continued support means a lot to me.😊

Comment is about Schrödinger’s Smiley Kind of Days (blog)

Original item by Manish

"Our gilded universe may fall apart
If we fail to invest it with more care."
Nicely done, Stephen, it's been the hottest March here in Bangalore too, waiting for the rain.

Comment is about Climate Report (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage