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Tue 16th Sep 2014 22:03

We love this poem Alexandra.One little repair needed-I can wear them-WOUND-around my wrists.xx

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Tue 16th Sep 2014 21:56

'I fight for the imagined Us'...wowsers! xx

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Tue 16th Sep 2014 21:45

sooo nice to see you back-and!-in style!xx

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Ged the Poet

Tue 16th Sep 2014 20:47

Glad you liked it Preeti.
The "Squaw" thought Hawkeye was 'fan-dabi-dozi' :)
...and she was a bit promiscious in real life. (Allegedly) ;)
Thank you.

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 16th Sep 2014 18:26

I do like this sort of controlled absurdity!
How about a shorter title? say - "A Handle On Kent"?
(Using the phrase meaning "to manage").
Cheers.

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Preeti Sinha

Tue 16th Sep 2014 14:47

Loved it! So the squaw was wearing only a hanky. Interesting :)

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Preeti Sinha

Tue 16th Sep 2014 14:40

You crack me up, Philip :)

Yes, very active. Sexually ;)

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Preeti Sinha

Tue 16th Sep 2014 14:13

Thanks Philip. Your praise means a lot to me.
Thank you so much for reading :)

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Nigel Astell

Tue 16th Sep 2014 11:26

Carloline Riley has sent me an e-mail saying how much she enjoyed last week.

She also said anyone in the group who wants her to use their poem can e-mail it to her.

I have asked for details of the website our poems might go on.

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Graham Sherwood

Tue 16th Sep 2014 09:56

Hello Sian,
many thanks for your very flattering comments.
I don't know about you but I am finding writing particularly harder as time goes by.
I write monthly for a living and it seems to drain something out of me, leaving little left for creative work.
When I am inspired it pours out but the waiting is unbearable.

thank you once again and KEEP WRITING

Graham

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Candice Reineke

Tue 16th Sep 2014 02:45

Ha! "truth junky"...we should start using that expression in everyday lingo when referring to someone who is 100% genuine plus generally bad-ass. I love it, Natalie!

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Graham Sherwood

Mon 15th Sep 2014 22:20

Stark, concise, brief and almost plaintive. Like this for its brevity

Regards, Graham

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Mon 15th Sep 2014 17:42

I'm going. Hope others can make it.

Will be a lively weekend. The pub where it is held has much character. Countryside roundabout is beautiful.


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M.C. Newberry

Mon 15th Sep 2014 15:16

Fair enough, T.C. But could it be that the further north you are, the more you are "involved"? As for the Pistorious trial -
surely a prime case of the media making hay
while the sun shines. Priorities all gone to pot in the much abused "public interest".

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Chris Co

Mon 15th Sep 2014 11:43

Thx Shirley-Anne,

That in essence was what I was hoping for, so it's good to know it has come across like that.

Lovely to hear you read last night at the Baum (great poetry nights). Maybe next time we'll get chance to chat. With a bit of luck me and Nat will be at the Ring O Bells.

Best of

Chris

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Laura Taylor

Mon 15th Sep 2014 10:21

Ah thank you so much you Dave and Alexandra :)

Yeh Alex, I could hear them too - haunting.

Dave - was another belter! Hope you're doing well anyway mate - long time no see!

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Preeti Sinha

Mon 15th Sep 2014 08:54

Daniel, thank you for reading and your kind comments. I have no idea what I would title my poems. Open to interpretation :)

Thanks again.

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jean lucy thompson

Sun 14th Sep 2014 22:27

thanx very much for your comments Daniel; and for taking the trouble to give them Was a bit unsure about this one I seem to be geared to one subject at the minute Hope I can get on a much happier note soon :) thanx again and for the welcome back

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<Deleted User> (6895)

Sun 14th Sep 2014 20:57

we enyoyed the poem Jean.The last line-
'there is someone there'

tis'nt Lord Lucan is it?

nice piece.xx

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Ged the Poet

Sun 14th Sep 2014 16:38

Like this Preeti... thought I was looking in a mirror... hehe.

Would love to know what titles you would give your new poetry? (Untitled) unless that was your intention. They are both very enjoyable indeed.

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Ged the Poet

Sun 14th Sep 2014 16:05

Very clever and inspired line here;
'Making Gospel so the sheep can bleat' and also the finish 'There is someone there'... Lord/Shepherd etc

Great to see you back Jean-Lucy.

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Preeti Sinha

Sun 14th Sep 2014 15:34

Hello Philip, not inane but a common sense question :) Yes, happy times are here and are also just around the corner.

Thanks for reading and making your comment.

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Graham Sherwood

Sun 14th Sep 2014 14:55

Hello Susan,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

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Susan Mullan

Sun 14th Sep 2014 14:45

I was just introduced to your poetry through "Into the Bardo". Wow! You are an amazing person, my sorrows were uplifted simply by your words. When one is struggling with the pain and suffering from a deep injustice your words match those feelings and brought me comfort!

May you be blessed to continue your good work and please keep informed when there is any way that we can help!
I am struggling to make a connection myself between injustice and hope right now, so I am looking forward to your new project.

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Mikhail Smith

Sun 14th Sep 2014 12:38

Hello Cynthia.. I enjoyed your 'to plumb the depths ' poem .. unfortunately most humans aren't self-analytical and just plumb the depths .. it only makes sense if you can be brought to tears by life - and stop.

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Alexandra Parapadakis

Sun 14th Sep 2014 11:49

Thank you so much everyone for your helpful and wonderful comments. This means a lot to me x

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Preeti Sinha

Sun 14th Sep 2014 11:39

Thank you, Graham :) The last line seems out of kilter! I will edit it. Appreciate your feedback :)

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Graham Sherwood

Sun 14th Sep 2014 11:33

Very effectively written. I don't personally like the extra long last line although its content is good. Well done Preeti.

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Preeti Sinha

Sun 14th Sep 2014 10:34

Solar, it's so wonderful to see you again :)

Thanks Tommy!

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Tommy Carroll

Sun 14th Sep 2014 09:36

ah yes the Krankies, a Jimmy Clitheroe for the 80's :)

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Tommy Carroll

Sun 14th Sep 2014 09:23

...to see ya ...nice :)

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sun 14th Sep 2014 08:34

yummy!nice to see you back-to see you back-nice!x

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:55

Hawkeye the Noo....oh Daniel! go and getcha coat!(but do come back after I've stitched me sides up!)


Yours sincerely-C.U Jymmy....;0) x

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:50

just love the way the poem winds down!


cool!x

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:46

your gorgey profile pikky denotes the look of a cheeky monkey!...;0)x

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:43

maybe-'pockets of his pondering EXHALATIONS'?

great poem,nevertheless!x

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Kassandra

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:40

Yes! Haha that's exactly what I was going for!

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:37

sad,moving and right up my street Kassandra!x

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:31

more please!x

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<Deleted User> (9882)

Sat 13th Sep 2014 21:16

Hi Alexandra-keep this quality of writing up,and you will go far-for sure!x

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The Funny Huyton Poet

Sat 13th Sep 2014 20:49

Lovely work John - I've been bit engrossed in trying to make a name performing - it's working I've got a 1 hour plus show in the Liverpool Comedy festival this month. Onwards and upwards to all the poets out there that love their work to be read.

I'll be doing a bit more reading on here now.

Cheers mate.

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Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Sat 13th Sep 2014 20:22

Quite a story told here, clear snaps of life captured well with words. I enjoyed reading this x

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Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Sat 13th Sep 2014 19:36

Touching Chris.

Strange reading the comments from Dave Carr and yourself. I read it as tears even though I saw tiers. Hopes that makes sense!

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Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Sat 13th Sep 2014 19:32

Agree with Lynn, clever.

Think he will have it easy. Certainly will compared to his victims.

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Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Sat 13th Sep 2014 19:23

Chris Co: Long time, no see :) Thanks for the comment, really appreciated. Coat of Snow is one of my favourites and a bit lighter than my usual rants! lol

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Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Sat 13th Sep 2014 19:23

Daniel: Thanks so much for the feedback on the video version. It's made my day :)

Though I'm becoming more confident 'performing' live now I have a heck of a long way to go. I am much more comfortable letting the poems and words to the business.

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Chris Co

Sat 13th Sep 2014 16:56

I'm glad it showed Dave. Given the subject I did spent a very long time - only seemed right.

I was not sure whether I was right to spell it tiers or tears given the wish to convey both. In the end I went with the former in the hope that people reading would feel the latter and understand the duality.

I suppose the key is to give of your best with such delicate and important subjects.

You were missed at Wigan, hope all is good. Maybe see you at the next one?

Best of

Chris

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Graham Sherwood

Sat 13th Sep 2014 15:23

Thought provoking work Alexandra.
Some lovely words too. particularly like candy-like diction etc.

On the wider issue of the poem, we all have to elevate words to be more powerful than our actions. People can hurt with words too, so having control over strong words is important when writing.

If your piece is in any way biographical (you allude to that) then I'm glad that you have exchanged blades for words. Keep writing!

regards,

Graham

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Ged the Poet

Sat 13th Sep 2014 13:41

There was a time years ago when the Krankies were forever on television... if you didn't have a TV and lived in a wigwam you might not know who they were;)
Thanks for your kind words Tommy. Much appreciated.

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Alexandra Parapadakis

Sat 13th Sep 2014 11:11

This is wonderful. I love the structure, it's as if the old voices are still echoing down the halls

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