I appreciate the creative forms that explore unknown territory.

Well done!

Comment is about A Brand-New Thought (blog)

Original item by Tim Higbee

Thank you, Stephen, & Auracle!
And for the likes everyone 😊

Comment is about A Beautiful, Dreamy Poetry Day MASSACRE! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thankyou, MC. I understand that prostate cancer is one of the most treatable types provided it’s caught early enough. Yet so many men seem reluctant to get tested. And thanks for the Likes, Holden, Stephen and Paige.

Comment is about ENLARGED PROSTATE BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for likes Holden and Hugh.

Yes,
Stephen, I couldn't recommend the Stars and Stripes but our local one in Sainsbury's has re opened and bucked its ideas up and the coffee seems to have improved - I hope it's not the virus kicking in!

Penguin you do me more than justice ! It's a strange device to conjoin two words that don't really make logical sense, but seem to work in the poetry framework, thanks.

Yes David there is an irksome quality to the process of standing waiting, probably no worse than being a frustrated motorist - it's a horrible facet of unreal expectation. I remember being in Abbey National once for ages and on reaching the hatch asked if they did bed and breakfast. Went down like a lead balloon of course. I really like the Nero coffee but sadly on this occasion there was a big problem on board, I'll go back, just a blip! Re the brackets it was a sort of an additional thought which I think would not have scanned too well if not separated - like an aside I suppose. Maybe "I thought was a man" would have been neater, but it's not my usual trait!

John, I'm no expert in the taste zones of the north, but probably no demarcation on the global brand in local terms.
Sadly our local Costa has definitely watered down the brew so it seems, less coffee same price hovering around the £3.50 mark. We've got a bookshop who do great coffee, so there!

Graham, you are an unashamed connoisseur on the matter apparently and who am I to interfere with that? In my dim memory bank there are strong coffee and brandy moments and never finer than when thus mustered.

Ray

Comment is about LOCAL NERO (blog)

Original item by ray pool

John/Manish/Holden and Hugh - thank you for the "likes".
In fairness, I certainly appreciated being paid for my various
published poems but I have spent far more in self-pubilshing
and contributing to the liks of WOL and suspect the existence
of a self-propagating world in which the aim is to obtain large
sums from the public purse in pursuance of a certain type of
poetical product via competitions and campaigns in various names that see a paucity of verse in evidence.

Comment is about WORLD POETRY DAY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

An original rendition (shades of "Muddy Waters"😎) that sings
soulfully of a nuisance condition that plagues mainly older men.
No medical reason has been discovered for its emergence and
it affects its victims to varying degrees. It is certainly to be
given attention but it is not necessarily linked to cancer. I've
been on the medical merry-go-round for years after my then
GP thought my PSA reading required urology attention. I was
told it was unlikely I had cancer but that was merely the
prelude to being kept in the "maybe it might be" syndrome.
DIET is worth mentioning ,with foods like tomatoes, broccoli,
pomegranate and turmeric possessing qualities that are
said to be good for the prostate, along with olive oil as a very
useful "lubricant" for the body and its circulation in general.
Moral: Eat wisely - live heathily...and keep everything moving!
😌 Good luck!.

Comment is about ENLARGED PROSTATE BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Auracle, thank you so much, I feel truly humbled by your words, you are extremely kind! 😊💗

Comment is about Unrehearsed (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

A superb poem, Stephen, as always. The title, and the first line is so true.

Comment is about Devil (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks a lot Stephen G and Bethany, it means a lot to me.😊

Comment is about Sacred Saussurea (blog)

Original item by Manish

A big thank you to the people who gave me a like. Love.

Comment is about does love need more words? (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

Wow!

Comment is about World happiness day (blog)

Original item by hugh

Infinite consumption of a finite planet seems to be self-destructive 😀

Human rights organizations have destroyed the one-child policy, didn't they?

Then what are the other options left?

Comment is about Devil (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Reading this poem is one more reason to continue on living.

I have survived for so long already. I might as well continue. Why not?

Then you continue to inspire me, Holden Moncrieff

Comment is about Unrehearsed (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thank you Graham.

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

Original item by Graham Sherwood

Kindly reveal your identity. The critic must be open and clear in communicating his or her opinion.

I respect the difference in opinion and perspectives.

Comment is about Acamas (poet profile)

Original item by Acamas

I think I take your point about moving forward, David.

Maybe analogies about the physics of the universe would serve us better if we could actually take a universal view of history, which doesn't really seem possible.

Thanks for your thoughtful contributions...

Comment is about War Poet (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Wonderful. I remember Armadillo Sherry, and taking a bottle to the village supermarket to get it filled up. Rough stuff, but strong, and cheap, as your ode points out.

Comment is about Armadillo... Draught British Sherry (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

And I totally agree with Stephen. Thank you Manish.

Bethany

Comment is about Sacred Saussurea (blog)

Original item by Manish

Give me the coffee that the locals drink in France anytime over these over-priced milky warm examples.
Tradition, Grand Mere, Maison Cafe, bought by the kilo in solid slabs. Perfect!! As for customer service Ray! you've nailed it!

G

Comment is about LOCAL NERO (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you Stephen and M.C. Newberry for taking time to comment and bang on truths from both of you .. cheers

Comment is about Election (blog)

Original item by David R Mellor

Thank you for reading and the kind comments...much appreciated.

Comment is about The Homeless People of Liverpool (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

I confess to being a Costa customer, Ray, although I would always use local coffee cafes in preference which are sometimes better and sometimes worse. Starbucks is like mazzy watter.

Comment is about LOCAL NERO (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Ray

A good example of our sometimes needlessly hurried days.

I'm curious why you would retain the text included in brackets. It might endear you to a particular reader whereas it just might lose you others, just a thought.

As chains go Nero is one of the better ones, I think.

David

Comment is about LOCAL NERO (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you stephen. This means alot to me. Love.

Comment is about time and space. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

A nice progression in, and conclusion to, this, Manish.

Comment is about Sacred Saussurea (blog)

Original item by Manish

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Comment is about The Vinyl Gangstar (blog)

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Comment is about Orange Coral (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Indeed, MC. And thanks for the Likes, Stephen, Holden, John and Leon.

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER ALL DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Longest poem I have read here on Write Out Loud.

Comment is about The Thief of Breath and Hugs (part 1) (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

I love massacrART

Comment is about A Beautiful, Dreamy Poetry Day MASSACRE! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

You see, I should have worshiped this poem a long time ago.
You see, it's never too late!
You see, brilliancy!

Comment is about Declan the miser (blog)

Original item by hugh

Thank you for reading and liking my poetry.

Comment is about Life (Poem) (blog)

Original item by Aisha Suleman

I want to participate in this event.

Comment is about Away from home, just round the corner: New York's Nuyorican poetry slams at The Bowery (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

https://www.facebook.com/100086255827049/videos/262281483484634/

Comment is about Family portraits, snap shots of life (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

https://www.facebook.com/100086255827049/videos/902168124751845/

Comment is about Sun Shines All Around You. (The nurture of nature) (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Personally, I'd be hapy to support -
International Tea Drinking Day...followed closely by -
International Beer Drinkng Day...
😋

Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER ALL DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for all the kind comments - many of these are from my constant London travels. I end up wanting to hear something different in the endless stream of announcements.

Comment is about Under Heard Announcements (Nonets) (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Lovely stuff indeed RAP.

Brian Bilston is a great guy and doing poetry a real service. Quite a few people I know don't like poetry, but they do like what he does.

Comment is about Brian Bilston - A Review (blog)

Original item by R A Porter

https://www.facebook.com/100086255827049/videos/312365788204751/

Comment is about These places (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Thanks Greg - I enjoyed the article when I read it first time around & re-reading it, having just seen him, was even better. He’s got a great, subtle stage presence for a self confessed introvert & the audience connection was strong. It was his first solo gig after touring with Henry Normal - he nailed it!

Comment is about Brian Bilston - A Review (blog)

Original item by R A Porter

Great title and I like the chromium steam.

Comment is about LOCAL NERO (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Enjoyed the read, the doggy thoughts especially.

Comment is about D.O.G. (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Hi Landi,

Thanks for your comments.

I hear your point regarding entropy, I believe that entropy is unstoppable regardless whether the past be forgotten or not. I would rather say that forgetting enables the act of moving forward free of the past, which is something else. Forgive me if I misunderstand.

Yes, headlines are the clay from which the digestible established facts are formed...that is why first hand accounts are desirable to counter those favoured by the masters. That is also why third hand musings can be dangerous and unreliable for they too are maleable by unscrupulous forces...indeed some are even agents of those forces. Forgive my slightly conspiracy type theory, I definitly am not for most of that nonsense but am aware of how State actors might manipulate to favour.

I could quote the suspension of the Governmental spokes person Eylon Levy this very morning by his State Government. How long have most of us seen his untruths spoken. I suspect he was a calculated pawn in the game and may not receive too much by way of punishment. I would say a necessary sacrifice to effect a greater purpose, (as perceived by The State, not me) he may even get promoted.

I have heard of though am not familiar with Tim O'Brien, perhaps I'll take a look.

As an alternate thought, I am a great admirer of the correspondent Don McCullin, he managed to convey and suggest truths by hardly ever speaking a word. Strange world eh?

All the best,

David

Comment is about War Poet (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thank you manish. Love.

Comment is about Right is wrong. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

Thank you for this important poem, Mike. A compassionate plea for a better world.

Comment is about The Homeless People of Liverpool (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Blimey! Don't pick up your pen on the 21st! Sent a chill through me, Stephen!

Comment is about A Beautiful, Dreamy Poetry Day MASSACRE! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

A different chain, Ray, but I can still remember the horror of (briefly) tasting my first Starbucks coffee.

Comment is about LOCAL NERO (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks for reading, comments and likes.

I would encourage you to view the link as it does dive a little deeper into the origins of this piece.

In all humility I would ask those who write of war who have not truly experienced it to consider those who have. To possibly imagine the price they continually pay for doing so and their attempts to convey those horrors to others. As I say in my video I do not object to anyone writing about anything from any perspective. The truth probably is that the greatest most beautiful and horrific thoughts on war have never seen the page as they have never survived to do so. It is with that it mind that I suggest we tread delicately on subjects where we present ourselves in the midst of what we may not know. It is only with the element of authenticity that we might serve well the memories of those slaughtered and damaged.

Informative, compassionate, impassioned and empathetic poetry from an outside percpective is undeniably of value, I respect and often admire it.

For the second time in recent weeks I've had a couple of disappearing comments, fortunately both of which I have been able to read prior to their evaporation. I'm not sure what that says about me or those who chose to disappear them. All the same thanks for your brief appearances, however strange.

All the best,

David.

Comment is about War Poet (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Thank you leon. It is just a little story. I hate violence in any form of shape. Love.

Comment is about Right is wrong. (blog)

Original item by RudyardK

😂 leon, I grew up on Hammer horror & tales of the unexpected, so this is the real me! 😆 Thanks
And for the likes Hugh & Manish 🌈

Comment is about A Beautiful, Dreamy Poetry Day MASSACRE! (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson