A fantastic poem, a poem in a forest of many uncultivated thoughts. Such a thing is best observed from an elevated outlook.

Lovely stuff.

Grow beyond your father, farther.

I'm not sure if there hasn't been some subliminal messaging emanating from this site, there seems to be some focus on patriarchs at the moment.

Comment is about The Tree Man (with video poem) (blog)

Original item by Lee Campbell

I like happy endings
😎

Comment is about Towards a brighter future (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

James and Isabella
a fairytale told
so in love
how many times
ourselves want it
to be true.😎

Comment is about Comedy of errors (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Not an Apology
But a secret
Inside a story
Written so well.😎

Comment is about An apology (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Poetry

Comment is about bee keepers waltz (03/15/2024) (blog)

Original item by Zach Dafoe

I'll keep following you

Comment is about Silhouette. (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Now knowing the gist, even better.

David

Comment is about replay, bell & howell 8mm (blog)

Original item by Landi Cruz

This is well done and very funny, John!

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

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Thank you, Graham, John C, Landi and Ray for the comments. The really terrifying thing is that he could win without having to cry fraud or getting his mates to invade the Capitol. I think you hit on a good point, Ray; Trump represents darkness, cynicism and a total lack of generosity to others. Even his former VP, Mike Pence, will not endorse him, but it doesn't seem to make much difference. In a way, I still want to laugh at the guy, except that it isn't funny any more.

And my thanks to Hugh, Holden, Manish, K Lynn, Bethany, John GE and Rob for their support - much appreciated.

Comment is about November (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thom, it was just a concocted story.

Comment is about Comedy of errors (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

I think you've expressed the dark side of human nature at its most heinous Stephen; the world surely shudders from what must be a threat too big to contain. It's bad enough with Putin's elimination of opposition, but this buffoon takes the biscuit.

Ray

Comment is about November (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

It's a tragedy, really. There are bright minds who, collectively, could show us through our dark night. But we are conditioned by our education to respond like Pavlov's dog to stimuli that are only superficially identifiable--they don't have our needs at heart but through some cheap tricks of rhetoric, they subvert the minds of whole packs.

This is party politics at its worst. If the American people would do the research, they would find that their blessed father, G. Washington, foretold the pitfalls of such a system.

Comment is about November (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you so much, Manish, for the kind comment, you're always a source of encouragement! 😊

Comment is about Silhouette. (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Excellent start to the countdown to W.P.D next Thursday!

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

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

In response to Graham Sherwood's request for nonets!

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

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Theres not a lot I can say to you, not knowing what your personal circumstances are but you certainly have made your point in this well but sadly written poem.

At least connecting with people on this site might prove to be of help in some way, because there really are many caring folk on here and in society in general as well as undoubtedly many people in the same situation as yourself.

Its a battle that only uou can win and who knows what benefits are around the next corner if you do so. Good luck and please keep in touch.

Beth

Comment is about In Case I Lose This Fight (blog)

Original item by dark at heart

Thanks Leon and also thanks to Holden, Manish, Bethany & John. And you, of course, Hugh.

Comment is about The girl with the glorious soul (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

That's not fair trade.

David

Comment is about Haiku: Bacon Sarnies (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

A bargain indeed, John.

Comment is about Haiku: Bacon Sarnies (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Indeed, Stephen. It’s interesting that in several YouTube clips, when MAGAs were asked when America had been great they had difficulty answering.

Comment is about November (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thankyou, Leon and Greg. And for the Like, Holden.

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The world waits and shudders!

Comment is about November (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you Stephen,

In terms of many ideas and their conveyance I have long said words are the enemy. Kick the door in say your piece and get out.

As you will no doubt have seen I don't subscribe to that tactic exclusively.

I see too many examples of great ideas spoilt by too many words. We just rearrange them to say mostly what has been said before.

I have been guilty, but do try on occasion to use restraint.

Thanks again,

David

Comment is about Distance over time (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Beauty in economy, David.

Comment is about Distance over time (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

"if Elysium
can't be reached,
then, at least, ward
off the obsolescence..."
Wow, those are some great lines, Holden!

Comment is about Silhouette. (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thanks a lot Tim, Stephen G and Holden for your generous comment. It means a lot to me.😇

Comment is about Fulfillment (blog)

Original item by Manish

Ta. 😀

Comment is about The Women (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

John I have never known you to write poems of a lesser quality and this gem is no different-bravo!

Comment is about The girl with the glorious soul (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Welcome Waqas. A great poetical start to your time on write out loud-enjoy!

Comment is about Thorned Verses (blog)

Original item by Waqas Gul

Thank you, Auracle, much appreciated! 😊

Comment is about Time Trademark (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

A wonderful poem, Manish, I loved the last stanza! 😊🌷

Comment is about Fulfillment (blog)

Original item by Manish

very recognizable. thank you Aisha Suleman

Comment is about Walking On The Clouds (blog)

Original item by Aisha Suleman

kinda reads like a thriller. And that's a huge compliment Holden!

Comment is about Time Trademark (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thank you so much, Auracle, I really appreciate your kind comment! 😊

Comment is about Farce. (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

It's still a good joke, JC, even if you have to explain it. Let's have some more pastiches of famous poems!

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

English Class here. Good job 👍

Comment is about Farce. (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

mmmmmm-think I prefer Yusufs original 😂 ( only pulling yer chain Johnny boy ) good laugh ta

hey but what a performance Mr Islam put on at Glasto" ACE!
keep taling the little blue tabs Mr C!

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

at least the one step you have made in the right direction is this-writing poetry! A very very good way of keeping your mind in order-but be like me-DO NOT rely on ANY tablets if you are able to because the side effects to most of them are just not worth it and another piece of very good advice that I can give you is don't sit around contemplating your aching navel-either join a community group and/or try doing MODERATE excercises-once you get in the regular habit of doing so ( like I do ) it will be a help to you both mentally and physically-I PROMISE!!

Comment is about chronic pain (blog)

Original item by Violer

Indeed, David. There are a few posts on YouTube explaining what The Red Wheelbarrow means. But it strikes me that, like a joke, if you have to explain it it can’t be much good!

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Sorry, Telboy. William Webb Ellis was the kid who “invented” rugby. As Graham points out it was William Carlos Williams who wrote The Red Wheelbarrow.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NqIl3oX_44s&pp=ygUrdGhlIHJlZCB3aGVlbGJhcnJvdyB3aWxsaWFtIGNhcmxvcyB3aWxsaWFtcw%3D%3D

And thanks for the Likes, Stephen and David.

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I love that John,

I loved "Moonshadow" and the tune pulled me in.

I've checked out "The Red Wheelbarrow" by Williams, I guess the question might be why is the barrow red? that line reminds me of a recent Nick Cave line about turning "Chickens into fountains"

It may be the poem/song is meant as nonsense but we can interpret as we wish.

I once saw a Palestinian gentleman pulling a tortoise along the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem in a wooden box with a rope. I followed him for a while unable to pluck up the courage to ask what on earth he was doing...I dread to think.

Thanks for the madness and the stirring of imagination.

David

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The Red Wheelbarrow BY WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS

so much depends upon a red
wheel barrow

glazed with rain
water

beside the white
chickens

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Extensive research carried out John...a full two minutes on google...but no sign of a WWE poem.

Comment is about THE RED WHEELBARROW (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Violer,

I have no way of knowing if this relates to you personally, if it does you have my sympathy. If not it is still a worthy subject to write about.

Permanent chronic pain is a trickster and will play games with your mind, it'll have you questioning your own feelings (as you portray in your poem) worse still it will make you feel like a fraud and steal your self assurance.

It is a terrible affliction which often seems futile to complain about, so you live with it and it can diminish you in so many horrible ways.

I hope this is not the case for you. Congratulations on writing a poem others will relate to and possibly feel not so isolated because of.

David

Comment is about chronic pain (blog)

Original item by Violer

This is truly peace. I like the way it's constructed, Tim. Nicely done!

Comment is about Peace (blog)

Original item by Tim Higbee

Well done, Manish. Deceptively simple but full of meaning in its concise construction.

Comment is about Fulfillment (blog)

Original item by Manish

Blimey, that's two minutes of my life I'll never get back,.

Comment is about Comedy of errors (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

The heart is about simple truths while the mind's complexity makes us wonder and wish.
I like the transition from stated assuredness to a hope for fulfillment. Nicely done.

Comment is about Fulfillment (blog)

Original item by Manish

Thank you Nigel....just writing skills getting enhanced😊

Comment is about Starting anew (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Many thanks for the Likes, Greg, Stephen, Aisha, Holden, David, Tim, W3sko and John.

Comment is about BEAKER FOLK (blog)

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