Post by M.C. Newberry 25th of April 2013

"If you are so resistant towards a POV seeking an analogy with attitudes to other equally appalling crimes, then I will be happy to oblige your request not to post comment on your contributions...as not worth my time."

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

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So you are going to continue? Minus the Blakelock reference that you have already made? Take a long walk off a short pier

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I know you are the resident WOL troll, but please never post on my blog again. I have asked, almost politely.

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The game of love is, as you say, urn like in shape. Totally unintentional - I just thought I'd centre the text and thats how it came out! Thanks for reading -best wishes, steve

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thanks for the comments on 'sticks' Isobel - yes, I'm tired and angry over what people put themselves through trying to attain 'beauty' - that words means virtually something different to every single 'beholder of beauty' so you're bound to be on a losing battle. Killing yourself to live seems such a pointless waste of energy :-(

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Nigel, this is The Stone Tape Theory I was telling you about last Monday:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_Tape

'The Stone Tape Theory is a paranormal hypothesis that was proposed in the 1970s as a possible explanation for ghosts. It speculates that inanimate materials can absorb some form of energy from living beings; the hypothesis speculates that this "recording" happens especially during moments of high tension or during intense moments of someone's life. This stored energy can be released, resulting in a display of the recorded activity. According to this hypothesis, ghosts are not spirits but simply non-interactive recordings similar to a movie.'

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Hello Harry. Thanks for taking the time to comment on 'Alone In Cyberspace'. I wrote it a couple of years ago now, but the subject matter is growing increasingly relevant I find.

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

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No worries Ian. And haha, yep, making the most of my waning youth my friend, making the most of it.

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comment Yvonne. Enjoyed your samples.

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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thanks for the comments on 'westgate run' marksy - the haze is the best of daze :-)

Comment is about Marksy (poet profile)

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thanks for the positive and supportive comments on my last 3 efforts David - as always, they are much appreciated. You've been a bit quiet on the blog front recently, getting out too much rather than slaving over a hot laptop eh :-)

Comment is about David Blake (poet profile)

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Thanks for your thoughts on "Route 46".
You present me with an image I can't get out of my mind, Katherine!

Comment is about Katherine Shirley (poet profile)

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Hello Ian.
Thanks for commenting on "We Are Lion".
I have to say I do prefer Union to League although I'm perfectly happy watching either.
In fact I was at Odsal last night watching British Police playing Fiji Police in a triangular tournament with the Aussies.
They shared a 72-point thriller. The score was 72-0 to Fiji.
Not surprising really. When the final whistle went the GB team only had 11 players on the pitch. We reckon the Fijians had eaten a couple.

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

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Aye, aye, Y.
Thankyou for your kind thoughts on "A Toast to Craig and Hannah". Originally I thought of getting them A Toaster for Craig and Hannah as a prezzie but the pome was a lot cheaper.
(Not sure what you meant by 'well executed'. It wasn't a recommendation for me, was it?)

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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As to 'The Parting',go ahead. It really is one of my favourites. I often reread it myself, and I WROTE IT! I think the anguish resonates. I'm presuming I'd still be free to publish it myself, in a book?

Comment is about Katy Megan (poet profile)

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O.K John

Tweet hashtag start
fast or slow
creative poetic tone
pressing words on
must twitter off
see you soon!

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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I think we need to get more Tweets from Stockport members, first. It's pretty easy. Open a Twitter account. Compose a poetic Tweet. Add the hashtag @heatonstwaiku to your offering. Send the Tweet. It goes to the Heatons Twaiku Twitter account, where I retweet it to all the followers.

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Should we send details to News and Features
about the Heaton Arts Trail?

This might open up more poems going on Twitter from Write Out Loud members.

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My kind of poetry - - - send it soon

Comment is about Shirley Smothers (poet profile)

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know them all well john - quite a regular in Boons in my day. Now frequent a superb pub just behind the Raj Poot called Fernandes Brewery Tap - real ale and no music - bliss :-)

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Hi Cynthia

Thank you for your comment and the tip! Would really love to share your poem the parting on my blog (obviously referenced to you) as I post poems from other poets too. Would you have a think and let me know? Katy

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi Harry Glad you liked the poem. A lot of people - like KIngsley Amis - don't want 'poems about foreign cities'!

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

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Harry - posted this on the blog (the westgate run) and meant to post it directly to you - sorry:

thanks Harry - you're welcome to visit any time you like :-)

that last line in stanza 2 is a bit clunky - I was trying to get the image of soot, fallen from a chimney, with footsteps going through it and trailing away into history - some of the pubs in 'Wakey' are ancient :-)

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

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Thank you, Graham. Lovely to be here.

Comment is about Sarah James (poet profile)

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Welcome to WOL Sarah.

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Hello Nigel,

Thank you for the comments on my poem "My Poetry". I have written a poem similar to this but a little risque, just a little. I may post it in the future.

Thanks,
Shirley

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

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Thanks for reading I'm a right softy me, and leaving your comment.
Had to have a look at your samples, really liked Pablo Picasso,s aperitif , very rich, and flashback, will be reading more

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Yo Isobel, thanks for your comment on my piece "The Last Song." And thanks for getting me writing again after a rather long dry period!!
Cate xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Hi John, many thanks for your lovely comment on my piece "The Last Song."
I havn't actually written anything for a while, but got such a buzz out of trying out my old skills that I might just be forced to start writing again!!
Cate xx

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Hi Yvonne, thanks for your comment on "The Last Song." I do love trying out different styles and skills, and its good when they come off!!
Cate xx

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Hi Francine, thanks for your comment on "The Last Song" Cate xx

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I thank you for the time to comment
'I should cocoa'
an old-fashioned phrase (upper class) which usually means 'absolutely no way'. I can imagine Terry Thomas using it.
what the derivation is though, I couldn't tell you

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Thanks Harry for your thoughts on "A Toast to Craig and Hannah".
It's a bit different from a set of pans (and a lot cheaper!)

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

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Hello MC,
Glad you liked "Ray-Bans". Your recollection made me realise they've been about quite some time!
And also thankyou for your kind thoughts on "A Toast to Craig and Hannah".

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

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Hello Yvonne,
Glad you liked "Ray-Bans". Your own little ditty was well worth posting, I thought.

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Hi Emmy - welcome to WOL. Hope you are enjoying yourself on here - good to see you putting poems in the blog section :)

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Glad you enjoyed listening! Sorry, though, the voice you hear isn't mine. I know my limitations!! I put my stuff on tape for a guy who runs a recording studio. He and others do the honours on CD recordings.

Comment is about Shirley Smothers (poet profile)

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You're so right again Nigel. I'm starting to think you know me quite well!

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

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Jesus Gene? shit hottest,of the hottest!
now comes the follow up-ooer!
only kidding,big guy.xx

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

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thanks so much for your comments on 'the jesus gene' Francine - glad you liked it :-)

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thanks for the comments on 'the jesus gene' Isobel - glad you liked it. It's an older piece and I'd fallen out of love with it a bit - but it's getting some good feedback, so I'm starting to see its merits a bit more :-)

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yeh Rich,(re latest on our page)they do thin out,but dont worry,the gems shine through-keep chilled.xx

Comment is about Richard Alfred (poet profile)

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thanks Richard - really enjoyed it - the Tudor is A.O.K.

Looking forward to the Cadence Cameo spot on the 18th - you will be getting a mention when I read 'that which autumn leaves' :-) will you be open mic-ing?

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Cheers Marksy, I think I've got the 'grass is always greener syndrome'

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I have spent a pleasant morning listening to a few of your audios. Wow! You are talented and I am jealous! Your song "You Smiled" has a 60's retro sound, which I really like. Keep writing and making music. I love your voice.

Shirley

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Hi Shirley - thanks for your interest in my song "You Smiled". You can easily find it under "audio sample" near the top of my home profile page. Just click on it and you should hear it play - no problem!

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Many thanks for the kind comments, Steve but I think you do your work a mild disservice. If it's simple words, then they are effective words. Far better than flannel, of which I can be very guilty. Keep up the great work.

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Hi Marksy, thanks for reading the seagulls are watching, I can see your building up your blog entries, Just had a read of The template of my being, Just another load of shite and Dostoyevski's chicken. You are extremely good with words, when I look at my simple stuff, alongside your wordy attitudey stuff, well? what can I say? very inventive... I must try to write something a little more ballsy. Keep up the good verse.

Comment is about Marksy (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on my wondering - when isn't there anxiety in the house ? Great to see you on the site. x

Comment is about jane wilcock (poet profile)

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Thank you for your beautiful comment on 'My gracious moon'.

Best wishes
Ankita

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