Thank you all for your thumbs-up, i.e. Pinnochio, Naomi, Manish, Stephen, Uilleam, Red Brick Keshner and Nigel. That's very kind of you.

Comment is about Deported by His Own Decree (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

I'm sorry, Uilleam, that I'm only replying now, but I'm going through turbulent times at the moment. Would you like to dispose of the orange face in beautiful Scotland? Oh no, not in Europe...in the deepest part of the Mariana Trench or with Musk in his rocket to Mars. Along with all the cowardly lunatics of the GOP.

Comment is about Deported by His Own Decree (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

I have sometimes thought that I am soon going to wake up from a bad dream, Graham. But I keep waking up, and he's still there!!😱

Comment is about Fawn, Lick and Grovel (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Cheers, Rolph.

Comment is about It rhymes (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

It’s a nice thought, Rolph, but I’m not so sure. The rank stupidity of redneck America isn’t so easily erased.

Comment is about The Fall of the False Saviour (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

The world is a better place because of poems like this, Clare. Thank you.

Comment is about Shall We? (blog)

Original item by Clare

I like the writing here, Uilleam, but, perhaps because I am not a UK resident, I don't know the case the poem refers to. Could you enlighten me?

Comment is about Beyond All Reasonable Doubt [Bring Back Hanging] (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

A beautiful poem, Hélène. An anthem for all those little contributions which make life good and worthwhile.

Comment is about The Light Shines On (blog)

Original item by Hélène

A very thoughtful and quite hopeful poem, Rolph. The veneer of, well, I'm not quite sure what, seems to be crumbling more quickly than anyone expected. But the danger hasn't passed, as we all know....

Comment is about The Fall of the False Saviour (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

Stephen, you do realize that none of this is real and we are all under the influence of a global mind drug to show us how bad things could get if we were foolish enough to vote for stupid idiots!!

I am right……aren’t I?

Comment is about Fawn, Lick and Grovel (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Rolph, glad my little poem struck a chord with you! Thanks also for the comments, Graham and Steve, and for the Likes, Nigel, Red Brick, Hugh and Holden. For some reason the honeymoon hotels and waterbeds in this memory circa autumn 1981 reminded me recently of Mr Tangerine Man. The falls did look more impressive from the Canadian side.

Comment is about Niagara (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

@Flyntland, a word coinage mimicking the sound the heart makes in its beating: “lub-dub” 🙏🏻🕊

Comment is about pulse (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

…on “pulse” - apologies Flyntland; my Nan used to say the beating of the heart has a lub and a dub. Her way of teaching me biology. 🙏🏻🕊

Comment is about Flyntland (poet profile)

Original item by Flyntland

Thanks Thomas 🌷 your words in response are much appreciated 🙏🏻🕊

Comment is about pulse (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thank you RBK, Hugh, Stephen, and Manish for reading this nostalgic little poem and liking it.

Comment is about MEMORIES OF BOLTON (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Da iawn😀

Comment is about Machynlleth 1982 (blog)

Original item by Paul Warren

I was there around that time, Greg. Even with Reagan on the way, there seemed to be so much hope. Everything seemed possible. It still is, but in a thoroughly mean and rotten way.

Comment is about Niagara (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

It is and never should be all about self.

Thank you for this piece ( peace ) Helene

Best of regards

Tom

Comment is about The Light Shines On (blog)

Original item by Hélène

A lovely read. Thank you Red'


Best of regards

Tom

Comment is about pulse (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

It is such a gentle and endearing poem, that many of us will identify with it.

Comment is about True Love (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

RBK forgive my naivety - but what is lub-dub?

Comment is about pulse (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks Flyntland 🌷 it seems that everything around us has its own “pulse.” The forest is one of many; safety and joy being its lub-dub 🙏🏻🕊

Comment is about pulse (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

I love the name and the poem - I can feel and smell the forest -
it is a place of safety and joy, a delight to read.
Thank you

Comment is about pulse (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

It would do him good to see things from a different angle now again. An abhorrent oaf!!!

Comment is about Niagara (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Reads as great on the page as heard last week John.

Comment is about Lost Future (blog)

Original item by J F Keane

Thanks Aisha,

Nearing the anniversary of the Cpl Killings now.

David RL Moore

Comment is about Casement Park, Last Rites (For Wood and Howes) (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Demons Lurk

Poetic Warriors
Spirit fighters
Blood brotherhood
Literacy battles
Ghost devils
Titans clash
Grim encounters
Death worshippers
Evenly matched
Demons depart.

Comment is about March 2025 Collage Poem: Paranormal Thinking (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

David,

"That somewhere in my conjuring
his calls to me appear"

"That men should drink from wisdoms font"

Comment is about A SHARED SPACE second posting (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

thank you, to Hugh, Aisha, Holden, Manish, and Yanma, I really appreciate the fact that you have read my poem and clicked on a flower. I find it very encouraging.

Comment is about A SHARED SPACE second posting (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Indeed, John, the future isn't what it was! Great poem!

Comment is about Lost Future (blog)

Original item by J F Keane

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Rolph.

And thanks once again to all who liked this.

Comment is about Upside Down (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you Aisha re my drug den poem 👍

Comment is about Aisha Suleman (poet profile)

Original item by Aisha Suleman

Thank you Graham & Marla for sharing your thoughts on this - very much appreciated!

Comment is about Headed Nowhere (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

Help children every chance you get!

Comment is about The Light Shines On (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thanks to RBK, Landi, Hugh, Trevor and Yanma for the flowers on this one.

David RL Moore

Comment is about Casement Park, Last Rites (For Wood and Howes) (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Hear! Hear! Thank you Hugh, a great poem to start the day

Comment is about Emotional health (blog)

Original item by hugh

Undisputedly wise words. Thank you New Shoes.


Regards.

Tom

Comment is about If I only (blog)

Original item by New Shoes

Excellent satire, Rolph, it perfectly encapsulates our era's digital plight! 😎

Comment is about Auto-Pilot Activated: Your Life is Loading… (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

I agree. Marla

Comment is about Longing (blog)

Original item by Jeff Bresee

Uilleam,
Thanks for your comment!
Marla

Comment is about Life's Battles (blog)

Original item by Marla Joy

I thought about making this an "echoes" poem but then remembered art isn't competition...art is hell or heaven..whatever those things are.

That said, it's just an opinion...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ppdluPvCww

David RL Moore

Comment is about Casement Park, Last Rites (For Wood and Howes) (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thanks Flyntland...

I always appreciate your comments.

David RL Moore

Comment is about Casement Park, Last Rites (For Wood and Howes) (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Exactly, Rolph, thank you for your kind words and profound interpretation. An experience came to me, I have someone who is more than just a friend; she feels like a mother and an older sister to me. Every year on our birthdays, we always say things like, "We will grow old together until our grandchildren become friends." That’s how close we are.
However, a situation arose that made her withdraw, not just from me but also from our other mutual friends. During that phase, metaphorically speaking, I extended a rope to pull her out of that hole, but she neither grabbed it nor rejected it. On the other hand, I had my own struggles, and I couldn’t keep holding on to that rope forever. I never truly let go of her, I just tried to give her space while I was also trying to collect my thoughts within my own space.
Anyway, I guess I’ve shared too much, but I hope that whoever reads this can take something positive from it as a lesson.
Warm regards,
Yanmah

Comment is about Holding On (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Hi Flyntland,

I read this when you posted it, I didn't comment then as I wasn't sure how to.

I immediately saw echoes of the sentiment I shared in my poem "Shared Songs" it seemed to me you were summoning a magical place (although not an unnatural one) one which exists in so many places yet its beauty is not seen by many in their rush to get to other places.

For me the coloures and mood projected the Highland Landscape of my homeland, Scotland.

David RL Moore

Comment is about A SHARED SPACE second posting (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Thank you, Uilleam, for your comment. I am glad that you could pick up on what I saw. It was wild and beautiful, and apart from my husband and me, plus dogs, it was empty.

Thank you also RBK. and David for your valued likes.

Comment is about A SHARED SPACE second posting (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Strong, powerful emotions,

"disposable yet valuable" - "the puppets of murderous fools"
I could quote so many lines but will stick to these two-

What terrible truths and how well articulated, I can imagine that just writing it was disturbing.

thank you

Comment is about Casement Park, Last Rites (For Wood and Howes) (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

This very descriptive poem is visual - I see the roofs, and the colours, I particularly like the "oil lamp flame" "behind smudged glass"

Comment is about City of Rooftops (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks, Tom.
I like "The greyscale and greens
of this city’s scenes"
Yesterday's northern sunshine was deceptive. I went out, dismissing advice to wear a pully. My hands turned blue whilst waiting at the bus stop. "N'er cast a clout 'til May is out", as they say!

Comment is about City of Rooftops (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks for your concern, Graham. I’ve just picked up my new specs prescription. I was struggling to read since I accidentally smashed my old pair, but I’m fine now!

Thanks for your likes,
Red Brick Keshner
Tom Doolan
New Shoes
Stephen Gospage
Aisha Suleman
Holden Moncrieff
Steve White
Yasoda
Rolph David
Naomi
TOM MERTON
And thanks for your comforting words, Rolph. Many’s the tear this old chap has shed at the plight of Palestinian children, (and others around the World) who are being murdered on Starmer’s watch, with his consent, in the name of the British people, and with the connivance of bigotted clerics (who claim to speak for all Jews but who plainly do not).
And to see him cavorting around on our TV screens, pretending that he gives a damn about Muslims by “celebrating” Ramadan, makes me sick to my stomach. At least my conscience is clear, in that I did not vote for the scumbag.

Comment is about World Book Day March 2025 [Palestinians Excluded] (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thank you for your kind words Marla.

Comment is about THE RETURN IN WHITE (blog)

Original item by Naomi