Brilliant night and free too in a real pub with real beer. What's not to like?

Review is about pubcrawlpoets on 29 Apr 2015 (event)

thanks once again Martin ('Drowse')
Ian

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thank you Natalie. Both for your lovely comment and your work shown here which really struck a chord in me. I shall read more I promise.
Best wishes Paul

Comment is about Love Me; Let Me Be (blog)

Love this poem Emily. Nice one

Comment is about Sex and Cigarettes (blog)

Original item by Emily Collins

Nice one Ian

Comment is about Drowse (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

What a lovely poem ' shifting hands of the clock brushing hours against my shoulder'

Comment is about 6 Months Later (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

Love this Martin.Having just read Natalies poem on a similar subject has got me wondering.....

...you are not both in the same bed are you?..WOOO! x

Comment is about Duvet (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

As Graham states,clever! Gave me a really good laugh!x

Comment is about Throwing a love-epee (blog)

Original item by Michelle

Warm welcome Michelle.Enjoy! x

Comment is about Michelle (poet profile)

Original item by Michelle

I have scored some notable successes with the Almighty, Graham, but he's been a bit too busy lately for my petitioning. And I would agree I don't seem to fit the mould of verger as others do.
Natalie, this is a really interesting theosophical question. I hold the principle of personal responsibility quite dear so your thoughts on Divine Determinism are a bit of a challenge. I suppose I can legitimately take the position that God has imbued me with the capacity to decide (or forget) ie he given me the choice of being conscientious or a Dozey get. (Assuming, that is, I believe in God).

Comment is about DEUTERONOMY CALLS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you all for your nice comments!

Comment is about Fannies (blog)

Original item by Louise Etheridge

Thank you for your comment Michelle. Writing seams to be the best outlet for me. Unfortunately my muse always comes from heartbreak or disappointment. I really enjoyed your poem 'Holding Hands' ...I can relate to that also.

Comment is about Michelle (poet profile)

Original item by Michelle

Thank you for your comments. They are much appreciated. Graham, I understand completely. I did get quite lazy towards the end. Poetry is something i just enjoy and use as an outlet, so i appreciate any constructive criticism which may benefit my writings in the future.

Nat, thank you for your comment and for sharing that poem. I really enjoyed reading it.

I will be sure to check out both of your works too.

x

Comment is about Learning to live, without loving you (blog)

Have a great gig in Wakefield, Ian. And if you make it back in time, it'd be lovely to see you.

all the best

Steve

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

I think I'm in a similar place to where you were when you wrote this. For me the "grip" is not his fault, and has been there no matter the distance or the time apart, the last line hits home to me - though I would type "must" in capitals, bold and underline it several times.

Comment is about Learning to live, without loving you (blog)

Awwwww lovely, "Your beleaguered belief in me

became the star able to guide us to a destiny."

Comment is about Our voyage (blog)

I had to look up phut! Like the boot and phut thing, and the left boot laughing at the right. Is there something political in there too maybe?

Comment is about simple statement (blog)

Original item by jeremy young

The comparisons between that bloody candle and our season are not lost on me JC. I hope you've been saying a few for our boys for next season. I hadn't realized that you were such a devout soul. I will read your wonderful profanities with a different eye in future.

regards,

Graham (the hopeful)

Comment is about DEUTERONOMY CALLS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Clever the way you have woven the fencing terms into this love-spat themed piece Michelle, and you still have sabre and foil to play with too.
Welcome again

Graham

Comment is about Throwing a love-epee (blog)

Original item by Michelle

ah well Stef,you both got there in the end.And that's all that matters.x

Comment is about Our voyage (blog)

Thank u !

Comment is about Trading places (blog)

Definitely, Julian. It'll be fun. And we'll get you working! Then Write Out Loud can cover all the other events I couldn't get to this year ...

Comment is about Liz Berry and Jonathan Edwards talk about winning prizes (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Nah, not advertising. Reviewing though, you do so well. More please!

Comment is about Hollie McNish in Manchester, 2015 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

A grand review, Judy. I love the lines you choose to quote, but especially the ' little rescue rafts on an uncertain sea'.

There's poetry in your words of review, too: landscapes awash with colour and watery, windy atmospheres

Brilliantly done.

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Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks for the kind comments on 'Something To Say' Steve - much appreciated - I was hoping to come and see you and Laura in Wigan on 16th May - and can't now because I've got a gig in Wakefield. May try to catch you in Chester on the 17th if I'm back in time.
Ian

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

Original item by steve pottinger

Jo, not generous, just the truth. I was reading your canal poems before I turned in at the end of a long, hard, but of course immensely enjoyable day at Wenlock. I love 'em.

Comment is about Let's hear it for the canal laureate: Jo Bell fans whoop it up (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Just say that Jo's lock gates poem is immediately overlooked by a window of the Red and Green Club - a historic socialist club - where we run the Write Out Loud Risk a Verse each month.

Comment is about Let's hear it for the canal laureate: Jo Bell fans whoop it up (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks Greg, a generous write-up and glad to know you were there. I hope you joined in the singing too ;)

Comment is about Let's hear it for the canal laureate: Jo Bell fans whoop it up (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Lovely write up, Greg, and a couple of laugh-out-louds. it sounds fab. Maybe next year?

Comment is about Liz Berry and Jonathan Edwards talk about winning prizes (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks chaps for your comments and glad you enjoyed the review :)

'Racy enthusiasm' Harry? Heh - liking that ;) I don't think I'm really cut out for the advertising world though. I can only 'sell' what I seriously enjoy ;)

If you get the chance to see her - just go.

Comment is about Hollie McNish in Manchester, 2015 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I wish someone would put a little 'like' button on here. If they did you'd be getting lots of likes from me Natalie. This one is excellent,
best wishes, Steve

Comment is about Love Me; Let Me Be (blog)

Powerful stuff Preeti,
best wishes, Steve

Comment is about Obligatory (blog)

Cheers Martin re "is this what borders do". Tommy

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

This is lovely Preeti.

Comment is about Trading places (blog)

Thanks for reading and your comments, Cynthia. I hadn't considered a series but I will do now. Thanks again

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Great post! Thanks for taking the time to post about this. I'll be sure to check out your other posts and the rest of the site, regards.

https://dhctranslations.com

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Original item by Poetry Crowd translation wiki project beta

A big thx to Greg for putting this obituary up at such short notice - without it some of Glenys' friends would have missed the funeral. It meant a lot.

We are currently speaking to Glenys' friends at the folk club with the idea of putting on a poetry and music night in celebration of her life. When we have some details I shall post them here and email people.

It will be nice to do something positive in her memory; good too to see everyone in a way that she would have wanted, with poems, songs and smiles.

Comment is about Glenys Feeney: north-west poet and compere 'with sparkling wit' (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hello again Cynthia,

Many thanks for the kind words on 'Revelation'. I'm glad you liked it.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

You have covered a lot of ground here. Have you ever considered a 'series' in which you might develop one aspect at a time? The metaphor is excellent and well-constructed.

Comment is about Concrete Eyes (blog)

I'm sure your accent is lovely, Cynthia! I just put that one on WOL because I wanted to post poem and photo up as a link on my Facebook page. Glad you liked it.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Short and punchy, with a lot packed into a few words. 'You bore me' is probably the deadliest sentence one can ever say to a 'friend/lover'. Far worse than 'I don't love/like you anymore.'

Plus it is skillfully crafted.

Comment is about You Bore Me (blog)

Very much enjoyed. and I agree with Lea's line selection. Although 'felt his guts in his mouth' is a close second.

Comment is about sonnet of the hanged man (blog)

Original item by jeremy young

Enjoyed this, Preeti. Fine points well made.

Comment is about Trading places (blog)

There's always learning weather we want to or not :((((

Comment is about A Learning Love (blog)

There's always learning weather we want to or not :((((

Comment is about A Learning Love (blog)

I know exactly what you're feeling with this one

Comment is about You Bore Me (blog)

Hard world we're living in .....

Comment is about Concrete Eyes (blog)

So beautiful, but with a sense of loss for what you must have had once...

Comment is about You Bore Me (blog)

HI Nat, I love the honesty of this one, particularly 'You talk about...well worn window' - brought a little smile to my face xx

Comment is about You Bore Me (blog)

Love this Jeremy, favourite lines are 'the joylessness of the lightdwellers/ in their constant fear of darkness'.

Comment is about sonnet of the hanged man (blog)

Original item by jeremy young