clever - especially the 'I've not got a problem section'

Comment is about Heterabnormal (blog)

Original item by Matt

enjoyed this personal journey Matt

Comment is about Rebuilding the home (blog)

Original item by Matt

Yep I agree with Ray - nice one

Comment is about Changes (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

I love this. Your writing always paints pictures and I think of Alice in wonderland.
I always see a mirror somewhere in your poems and I'm not sure if its you or me looking into it.
I see children sometimes and lost lovers at other times.
More please.

Comment is about Soft Toy (blog)

I like this but I'm not sure about the title and maybe the first line or one similar could be at the end? Just thoughts.

Comment is about The Mother. (blog)

Original item by Ronnie Leek 1

This has all the right ingredients, Stu. A majesty of words on a throne of the imagination.

Ray

Comment is about cruel sea (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

This is like a little jewel to me - startlingly simple and direct - the juxtaposition of the imagery works very well and gives pause for thought. A poetic piece.

Ray

Comment is about Changes (blog)

Original item by A.M. Clarke

Thank you for sharing this. A powerful indictment of those who lean on privilege while offering empowerment and reclamation to those who reject it and its role assignments.

Comment is about Inner Self (blog)

Original item by Lilly Star

Thank you for your kind words. Palatine, Lynne Dye and P & S. xxx

Comment is about Cancer Care (or anything else for that matter) (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

I appreciated this piece very much. It evokes strong imagery and emotion.

Comment is about Self Surgery (blog)

Original item by Agony Aiane

Thank you Rob.

I think it's more the bright yellow jacket with purple shirt and orange trousers that do it, or the deep coral jacket with bright blue or green trousers. I'm sure he wasn't so colourful as a politician, was he, as he now is on the railway journey programme he does?

(My hubby is a train fan but never liked his politics.)

Thanks again, Rob :o)

Comment is about Haiku: Luminous (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Lynn - Potty Portillo, the orange skinned man in his multi-coloured suits. Bring back John Major! Only kidding. Nice work Lynn.
Rob

Comment is about Haiku: Luminous (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Don't let them thieving gets LZ tell you any different, Lancs.

Comment is about STAIRLIFT TO HEAVEN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you LCPTB :o)

Comment is about Haiku trilogy: Syria (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you MC! Couldn't agree more about Afternoon Tea :)

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks, Lynn. It's a re-post from a few of years ago but in the light of the current copyright case I couldn't help but stake my own claim.

Comment is about STAIRLIFT TO HEAVEN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Argghh, only just realised I missed two words out! (at sea) what a plonker!

Comment is about Haiku trilogy: Syria (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Hahaha, love it, John!

Comment is about STAIRLIFT TO HEAVEN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

lovely bit of writing.

Comment is about Abigail Parry's 'Arterial' wins €10,000 Ballymaloe prize (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you kindly, Patricia and Stef. Yes indeed, it is hard to imagine such suffering. x

Comment is about Haiku trilogy: Syria (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Very well said, Phil.

Comment is about Cancer Care (or anything else for that matter) (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

Unless like the old saying says-we walk in their shoes
we have really no idea what kind of hell these poor folk are going through.Very compassionate piece Lynn.

P&S

Comment is about Haiku trilogy: Syria (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Cheers, Rose! Thank you for liking :o)

Comment is about Haiku trilogy: Syria (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

scarey but brave determined food for thought.

Our regards Phil.

P&S

Comment is about Cancer Care (or anything else for that matter) (blog)

Original item by mentalelf. Philk.

Thanks Daniel and Rose for your appreciative comments. Good to see you both posting again. I look forward to hearing more from you.

And thanks again to LCPTB

Cheers guys

Comment is about The suits (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

JC - one of my favourite old pop songs - given the bum's
rush! I recall Jackie Wilson's Coral recording also had a
line that went something like..."Ooh....wee". Sounds
about right for this post!

Comment is about WHAT KIND OF STOOL AM I? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

As light chocolate
slips through melting
open tasting joy
sounds normal enough!

Comment is about Looking through other people's eyes (blog)

Original item by Nicola Hulme

Short and tasty! You can't beat being able to treat
yourself like that. I have fond memories of afternoon
tea at Fortnum & Masons in Piccadilly, playing host to
some of the American side of the family.

Comment is about Chicken sandwich at the Langham (blog)

Original item by Gareth Glyn Roberts

JC-I consider myself very lucky insofar that I came to this
city young with an open mind - and many miles by foot/wheels
(and a good few to pubs!) enabled me to gain a wide
knowledge of it and its people. It is best looked at as
a series of communities bound together by history and
local pride of its inhabitants. My early time was spent in
the docklands of the East End - then a complete change
to the West End...with a mobile mandate which added
to my knowledge. "Old London Town" has never lost its
appeal in its varied guises for this grateful inhabitant who
is blessedly aware that the London I love is far removed
from that known to the day-tripper or occasional
visitor. And remember - as a boy I was also blessed with
being born by the sea in Devon. Talk about the best of
both worlds!

Comment is about MY LONDON - Spring (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

"There's a hole in your philosophic bucket dear Steven..." ;-) Tommy

Comment is about Modernist Modern (blog)

Original item by Steven Nagy

You should definitely come and visit then! I would love to meet up. Come in the summer when it is far nicer :)

H x

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Oh wow - I read the poem, fantastic! Not surprised at all it has won. It's one of those you feel almost jealous about, as a poet, wishing you'd only thought of it first! :D

Brilliant, and some really interesting jobs there too :)

Comment is about Abigail Parry's 'Arterial' wins €10,000 Ballymaloe prize (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Andy - you need to borrow my semi-feral cat 'Dangerous Dave' to subtract a few numbers! Amusing piece, well written.
Rob

Comment is about Pigeons (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

Daniel - as a devotee of the bacon butty, all I can say is 'its about time' ! Love this piece.
Rob

Comment is about BACON BUTTY (blog)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

your best yet Martin.

I echo Daniels comments,wholeheartedly.

Rose.x

Comment is about The suits (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

you naughty artery hardening man! but,because this poem made me chortle,I'll let you off with a caution.

Great komical kick-start to a hopefully permanent residence.In other words Daniel,keep rocking!

Rose.x

Comment is about BACON BUTTY (blog)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Stu, I think the Tempest was a nice handful, but never tried one. Thanks.

Mark: Sounds like you were a regular Clint Eastwood. Thanks for sharing. Apart from a footplate ride, I fancied the experience of a gun club one off; I shied off at the first hurdle. I still think about legitimate gun owners who have turned on their families - but it is after all the tiny minority I suppose.

Comment is about HANDGUNS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Steve/Laura for bothering to comment. Nice to get some feedback.

Just a daft poem, but fun to write and hopefully fun to read (unless you're a cat lover).

Andy

Comment is about Pigeons (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

Cheers Wolfie, I appreciate your time in bothering to comment.

I actually don't know what my inspiration for writing this was. I just started and off I went. Not to everyone's taste I'm guessing, but hey, WTF do they know? :-)

Andy

Comment is about Old boyz in the hood (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

Yes, I am particularly good at the wasp dance. Set it to music and it would be fun - arms everywhere, running around like an idiot for something that is 2 inches long.

Advice: Always keep a rolled up newspaper on your body.

Comment is about Thoughtful (and fun) (blog)

Original item by Andy Smyth

Superb observations Martin... (and thanks for the welcome back and your kind words by the way).. and the suits will always close ranks.

Comment is about The suits (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

I can see this so vividly reminding of some Japanese paintings I have seen. Nice one Stu

Comment is about playing koi (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi Daniel
Good to see you posting again. I love the line about slurping putty. nice one.

Comment is about BACON BUTTY (blog)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Quite agree LCPTB but whose wealth?

Comment is about The suits (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

David

They (came back to say others - I don't like the word they) might just think it's shit, and that's okay but I know what you mean. xxx

Comment is about Soft Toy (blog)

David

Thank you for your comment. 'Pretty Good' sits very well with me.

My intention is not to disturb or upset. I can't and will not control my scribbles. I must admit, I do censor very slightly. Should you be looking for the 'punch' it is in all the verses!

I disagree with the protective ploy on my part, young children express their past through their toys, they then turn into adults, pass their love and toys down, from learnt behaviour.

For me, the best way is always to go with your own interpretations, instincts, form your own pictures and always be a a fool.

Lynn

Comment is about Soft Toy (blog)

One of your best, MC. I like the poem, though, much better than I like London.

Comment is about MY LONDON - Spring (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Good suggestions, MC. Someone at a poetry gig last night made the excellent suggestion of Jackie Wilson's "excrete petite".

Comment is about WHAT KIND OF STOOL AM I? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This subject is rarely found in poetry and the popularity
of guns - particularly handguns - in fact and fiction
makes it relevant.
Ray - at one time I owned four handguns: the Colt .45
previously referred to (circa 1882) with a 12inch Buntline
barrel that made it a memorable experience to fire (not
often as the cost of ammo was an old shilling per round
then!). The S&W was even more impressive - and even
more expensive!! The other 2 weapons were a 9mm
Star self-loading pistol and a .22 target revolver.
I maintain that anyone properly introduced to - and
familiarised with - firearms can gain self-discipline and a healthy respect for their capabilities. The problems
exist with the urban criminal "cowboys" who see
them (like the poor dogs they acquire) as some sort
of power play for their mean existences. You are on
the money about knives (include machetes!). They
are easily obtained & hidden, making them doubly
dangerous in criminal hands. The advent of tasers
is surely a response to the regrettable frequency of
their possession and use. But perhaps better tasered
than shot!

Comment is about HANDGUNS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Then you have - "Accentuate the Purgative" and that
well-known show song "Anything You Can Poo (I Can Poo
Better)" from "Anal Get Your Fun!"
(Now look what you've done, JC It's OCD!)

Comment is about WHAT KIND OF STOOL AM I? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey