black and white
dead and gone
colour the life
heaven poem sent.
I liked this poem when you read it out at Stockport W.O.L Neil.
Comment is about Stockport - September (blog)
Original item by Neil Fawcett
Dreams become one
each piece fits
friendships bring love
never never alone
poetry your prayer
wings forever flying.â¤
Comment is about Worlds together (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Sorry Graham, but I couldn't disagree with you more. The way that the pandemic was handled was beyond shambolic. The then government acted with complete contempt for human life.
The one thing that they did get right was the roll out of the vaccine, but that far from compensates for the criminal ways that they behaved.
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I agree Graham, and I can see by your tone how strongly you feel about this. It's open season for government bashing these days, but without their actions on supporting businesses and individuals during the pandemic, and in developing the vaccine so quickly, we would be in a much sorrier state now.
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Whilst I have some respect for Rosen as a writer, I am sick and tired of 'anyone' slagging off how the pandemic was handled. Yes there were poor decisions that with hindsight (that remarkable quality that makes us all experts/sages/etc) could have been better but we, nor he, were the ones taking those decisions. Of course he is bound to want to relate his experiences but keep off the bashing Michael, it doesn't become you. It's easy for us to be flippant about Covid now! But I remember coming out of hospital in the middle of it and being shit scared of catching it!!
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Is it just the words though?
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ă Ceallaigh
Brava JK Rowling!
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And shame on the cowards, liars, con-men and con-women who persecute you.
Comment is about One road to success (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Half a god:
better than no god at all?
Or the best of both worlds?
Comment is about Demigod. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
It should be an interesting experience if or when the poles flip!
Or will we actually notice?
Comment is about GOODBYE OLD SUN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
What poverty tastes like?
That your life, or the lives of people you care for are of no, or lesser value, than those of people who are so-called, "sucessful"?
Comment is about What poverty tastes like? (blog)
Original item by Manogna Bhamdipati
In my lowest moments I often feel that I was absolute crap at my job, and that everything I did in life was a botched job or failure.
And then I look at the wonderful people in my life, at the amazing things I have acheived, that other people haven't had the ability or opportunity to do- then I realise I ought to be truly thankful.
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Comment is about Me (blog)
Original item by Chris Bunton
I've been watching and listening to various points of view about this war.
I'm moved to ask: who should shoulder the blame for provoking it?
Russia?
NATO?
The US?
Ukraine?
The Ukranian Neo-Nazis of which there are undoubtedly some?
Whatever the answer, the innocent, as always, suffer.
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I had to turn the news off the other night-the sight of two children pleading to be rescued brought me to tears.
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Comment is about Knock once for yes (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
When I once dabbled in watercolours, I was advised to
"paint what I see"!
Did he?
Comment is about Picassogram (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Ah!! The city and the countryside! Vive la difference!
Comment is about The viaduct (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I wonder if ordinary peoples'( those not dukes etc ) reactions to the building of such viaducts smack bang in the middle of what we now regard as "the countryside" was ever as negative as say mine and others' reactions to what I regard as an horrific monstrosity proposed for London's Liverpool Street station in 2025?
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/images-16-storey-development-liverpool-street-station-tower-block-skyscraper-b1053938.html
Is there something about the shape of such viaducts that makes them sympathetic or even eco-friendly to our modern sensibilities?
Comment is about The viaduct (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
As the saying goes: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained".
Comment is about Just Show Up (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Fri 17th Feb 2023 01:25
Thank you so much, Stephen, for your extremely kind comment, it's genuinely encouraging!
I wasn't thinking of any demigod in particular, but I'm glad the poem resonated with you enough to bring a specific character to mind! đ
Comment is about Demigod. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Creatures!! They put us through the mill just as children do.đ
Comment is about Strays (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
This is an excellent piece. I have no desire to criticise it in any way.
I'd love to strip out the choice ingredients of this dish; they are lost in the sheer bulk of it.
As a believer in the power of lyrical poetry, I'd love to see the irresistible concepts and absolutely delicious lines, of which there are many, out in the open without an obscuring crowd all around.
There is an unforgettable poem hidden here, made of, perhaps, one tenth of the mass as presented.
As you say in your profile Manogna, poems are indeed a great oulet for frustration. Sometimes they can become a valuable work of art as well. I believe this one has that potential.
Comment is about What poverty tastes like? (blog)
Original item by Manogna Bhamdipati
Thanks all for comments and likes.
Depending on which version one reads (of about 3, which may or may not be in the public domain-in the UK+USA ) , about 3 lines of my post are from the original; the rest is my own work.đ
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ă Ceallaigh
Thanks for your comment Reggie's Ghost.
A "run of bad luck"?
Not me personally, but there are plenty out there who HAVE.
Poetic licence on my part, "walking a mile in the shoes of others", or something.
Plagiarism?????????????????
As I said: My piece is an "imitation........".
Plagiarism:
An instance of plagiarizing, especially a passage that is taken from the work of one person and reproduced in the work of another "without attribution".
The purloining or wrongful appropriation of another's ideas, writings, artistic designs, etc., and "giving these forth as one's own";
specifically, the offence of taking passages from another's compositions, and publishing them, either word for word or in substance, "as one's own; literary theft."
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ă Ceallaigh
Good poems, good rhythm. Poetry truly is therapeutic. Keep on writing, K Lea!
Comment is about Broken System (blog)
Original item by K Lea Kae
Fate is the plan he has set
Paths taken come with tests
The dark side lays traps
Love he gives guides you
Inside your poem Moonlight
God has never left your side.â¤
Comment is about Reflections of my soul (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Uilleam, you and members of your family seem to have had an extraordinary run of bad luck.
Is this piece plagiarism? Maybe, maybe not.
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ă Ceallaigh
I've never defined myself as white (except when forced to do so by bureaucrats with an agenda).
I am what I am-
I refuse to be used.đ
Comment is about What am I? (blog)
Original item by Jed
My body has these settings
After having worked nearly 30 years of 15 hour night shifts my body clock is up the wall!
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Comment is about Taking Care Of Me (blog)
Original item by Cassandra Louise
Donât listen to Nigel.
Never did!đ
Comment is about February 2023 Collage Poem: A Real Revolution (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Bravo Speedo Mick.
Is he a budgie smuggler?
Comment is about SpeedoMick (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Clarks T Bar sandals
I think I remember those. According to mum they were the best quality in town, and they had a little machine that measured your feet-were X rays or something involved?
Comment is about My Aunty's Coat (blog)
Original item by Jonathan Humble
Very good initiative. Poems on public transport bring poetry to many more people.
Comment is about Winning poems go on display at Metro station in Newcastle (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Like this. A good poem.
Comment is about Moon in the Morning Sky (blog)
Original item by Mystique twinkle
This is splendid, Holden. It packs so much in - a succinct gem.
Perhaps Loge in Wagner's Ring?
Comment is about Demigod. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
An allegory on everything, Ray. Or 'just stick with what you know'. A tremendous poem. A little hard on Brian Cox though.
Comment is about GOODBYE OLD SUN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Well done, Uilleam. Solidarity has to be the watchword!
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ă Ceallaigh
I can't praise this too highly, Ralph. It is a wonderful read.
Comment is about  Any Old Jerusalem (blog)
Original item by Ralph Dartford
Wild imagination! Enjoyed this poem.
Comment is about GOODBYE OLD SUN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Have faith in almighty. Pray and you will be blessedđˇ
Comment is about Before The Revolution (blog)
Original item by NilavroNill Shoovro
Indeed Nigel. All good returns back to me slowly and continuously.
Thank you Helene.
Comment is about New beginning (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Thank you for the kind comments, Greg. I saw the first snowdrop of the year the other day and it's beauty made me think of the contrast with this horrible war, now approaching its first anniversary.
And my thanks to Nigel, Holden, Graham, Purplemoon, Stephen, Clare and Laura for your support.
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Getting things in perspective.
Comment is about Temporary visit (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
Good old Mother Nature-we take her for granted at our peril.
Comment is about GOODBYE OLD SUN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Nigel Astell
Sat 18th Feb 2023 01:49
busy City people
stop then read
sounds of poetry
before moving on.đ
Comment is about City Life Symphony (blog)
Original item by Andy N