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Holden Moncrieff

Fri 6th Jan 2023 03:04

A brilliant, profound poem, John! "Me? I've been ambushed by the setting sun" is a superb line! 😎

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Holden Moncrieff

Fri 6th Jan 2023 02:34

Thank you so much John, your kind comment always means a lot! 😎

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Red Brick Keshner

Fri 6th Jan 2023 00:39

Thanks 🌷 Stephen (Gospage) happy new year!

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Rick Varden

Fri 6th Jan 2023 00:28

Thank you Graham, yes similarly I did have those thoughts about these gadgets ‘going rogue’ which led to my poem.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Jan 2023 21:42

I feel its pain, Stephen!

Happy New Year.

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Thu 5th Jan 2023 21:32

👍 abso-f-ing-lutely!


LS

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Jan 2023 21:20

A lovely poem, Frederick. Thanks.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Jan 2023 21:15

This stopped me in my tracks, Pete. God bless him and all the wonderful memories he left behind.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Jan 2023 21:07

Many thanks, Rose, Rudyard and Purplemoon.

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John Botterill

Thu 5th Jan 2023 18:35

I'm going to paste a copy of this poem onto my wall, Helene. Absolutely awesome! 😎

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John Botterill

Thu 5th Jan 2023 18:32

Thanks for the likes Frederick, Purplemoon and Helene. 😀

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Graham Sherwood

Thu 5th Jan 2023 16:13

I have no knowledge of these things other than seeing them in other people's houses but the thought does strike me.

If Alexa spoke to Siri, would the conversation go on all day?

Brilliant subject for a poem by the way Rick!

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Mike Bartram

Thu 5th Jan 2023 15:25

Thank you very much for reading and the kind comment.

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Manish Singh Rajput

Thu 5th Jan 2023 13:22

Hey Keith,
Thanks for giving my poem a read. Your like and comment just motivated me on writing more.

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Manish Singh Rajput

Thu 5th Jan 2023 13:14

Hi Graham,
Thanks for welcoming me to Wol. Appreciate it.

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Russell Jacklin

Thu 5th Jan 2023 11:30

Thank you

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Red Brick Keshner

Thu 5th Jan 2023 10:10

'Transience,' now there's an apt word to bring it all together. Thanks John •(Botterill) 🌷
Thanks kindly, Keith (Jeffries)! Good to know and I have made a note of it. 🌷

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Red Brick Keshner

Thu 5th Jan 2023 10:07

Thanks John (Botterill) Happy new year! 🌷💪

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Flyntland

Thu 5th Jan 2023 10:00

John you have exposed the self righteous and heartless mindset of our society. Those born into 'normal' families feel that they can take the credit for their 'normality' and self belief, they look down on those who have had to go it alone, who's lives are plagued by lack of guidence and self confidence.

I agree with Ghazala's comment - her kindness shines through her words.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:32

Going by the recent pet insurance and food adverts,
Cats and dogs get better healthcare than UK citizens.
Glad to see we've got our priorities right as a nation!

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keith jeffries

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:11

After what he has lived through in recent times he must be demented. He probably needs a good feline tranquilizer.
Thanks for this
Keith

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Ghazala lari

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:11

Thank you Keith for your constant support and motivation. Your comments mean a lot to me. 💐

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Ghazala lari

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:09

A poem with thoughts most of us will agree upon. deeply thought words that's brilliantly expressed.

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keith jeffries

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:08

A poem which seeks to advise and encourage which so many need in a world where despair is so prevalent. The final stanza is the apt for a conclusion as it calls the reader to seize the moment, as there is no time to delay or procrastinate. Wise words.
Thank you for this
Keith

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John Botterill

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:04

Evocative. Clever. Ingenious. Your words capture the transience of experience. Bravo, Frederick 😎

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Ghazala lari

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:02

Thank you Keith for the compliment 🌷

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Ghazala lari

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:02

Thank you U.O.C AND Keith🌷

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keith jeffries

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:01

Beautifully composed and rich in imagery. The opening stanza is a delight to read.
Thank you for this
Keith

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Ghazala lari

Thu 5th Jan 2023 08:01

Thank you U.O.C 🌷

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John Botterill

Thu 5th Jan 2023 07:59

Sinister yet beautiful, JD. I like your style! 😀

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John Botterill

Thu 5th Jan 2023 07:56

I love the image of the peace at the centre of a merciless wheel. Very clever, Holden. 😎

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John Botterill

Thu 5th Jan 2023 07:51

Profound and true. Superb imagery💪

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John Marks

Wed 4th Jan 2023 23:58

whiskey, Irish, uisce beatha, Connemara, Belvedere, Joyce

whisky, Scots, Culloden, Stinkin Billy, RLS, Walter Scott, Burns

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Wed 4th Jan 2023 22:50

Sadly there will always be the sicko's in society.


👍 Uilleam





Rose 💋

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Wed 4th Jan 2023 22:46

Melinda I KNEW you were going to do very well on this site and you have started to prove it with this great piece-well done girl!

keep writing!




Rose 💋

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John Botterill

Wed 4th Jan 2023 22:06

Happy New Year, Stephen. You are very kind, always! 😊
Thanks for the like too, Stephen A

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 4th Jan 2023 21:35

Another beautiful poem, Hélène.

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keith jeffries

Wed 4th Jan 2023 21:32

Thank you for all your 'likes' and comments. Stephen, Barenboim is a great favourite of mine and glad to hear that he is back on form. Ray what kind of camera do you use?
Thank you again
Keith

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keith jeffries

Wed 4th Jan 2023 21:29

Thank you all for your 'likes' and comments. They are appreciated and a source of encouragement.

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 4th Jan 2023 21:26

Happy New Year, John. This poem is a great start. A delicate web of tales about life.

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Dave Morgan

Wed 4th Jan 2023 20:48

There has to be someway of expressing disgust or despair John. What better way for poets than through poetry? I somewhat disagree with your viewpoint although I know there is much to unpack within it. One voice is lost in the melee of propaganda but individuals need to know they are not alone in their feelings. Many voices may contribute to a counter view. I am tempted to think of the Anti Vietnam movement from within the USA. I am, also conscious that it is eaasy to bleat from the armchair. Any Russian who speaks against this invasion is a hero in my simplistic view. Thanks for bringing it to our attention Greg.

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raypool

Wed 4th Jan 2023 20:13

If you find yourself consigned to a heap it's best to walk round it Keith I have found. Your own self respect is what counts, self management and belief not blind acceptance of the seemingly inevitable, though I agree it is hard work sometimes. I usually walk round with a film camera; young people often comment and it and I feel validated.! Happy new year to you.

Ray

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raypool

Wed 4th Jan 2023 20:06

Rightly consigned to room 101 Uilleam !

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Steve Higgins

Wed 4th Jan 2023 19:18

Those were the days, I remember them well . .😀

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Hélène

Wed 4th Jan 2023 17:46

A sweet, eloquent exposition of the human condition. Thank you Jordyn!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Wed 4th Jan 2023 17:42

Portmacadoo

would that be anywhere near Porthmadog?

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 4th Jan 2023 17:31

Cheers, Keith. I will be seventy this year and this inspires me. To see Daniel Barenboim return to conducting after illness in his eighties give us all hope.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Wed 4th Jan 2023 17:29

Lovely💐

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 4th Jan 2023 17:25

John, the intelligence of this poem warms us like a glass of Glenfiddich!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Wed 4th Jan 2023 17:24

I once had a job as a bouncer,
The wages were daylight rubberry!😟

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