Thanks for all comments and likes
😀
Comment is about All It Takes (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
<Deleted User> (9882)
Tue 27th Dec 2022 18:58
brill work as per Martin. Its that final queue I dread-ooer!😱
Rose 💋
Comment is about Queues, queues, queues (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
I am going to email this poem to family & friends. It is like a prayer. Thank you Stephen.
Comment is about Plea to the Warriors (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
<Deleted User> (34685)
Tue 27th Dec 2022 17:51
Nice to be entertained by you again Martin-hope you had a yummy kind of yuletide!
LS
Comment is about Queues, queues, queues (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
...........when the racists shout 'this is our town,' do not let on you're aware of the Jumanje Synopsis, or that the Simian Being wants his form back, after all experiments have now degraded not only this World, but our physical hybrid being.
HNY let's hope for a Galactic Management Team who can guide 'we' juvenile and help repair flora fauna and tree, wildlife and peoples - instead of control freaks who've turned this world into a laboratory.
wear a pale blue disc of approx 5 inches in diameter if the Galactics initiate a strike to claim what we have destroyed.
These worlds only have a limited opportunity to evolve life in the Goldilocks Zone and we have let this one be destroyed by our gluttonous rulers.
never stop hoping.
luv mike
xxx
Comment is about Never Say It's.......... (blog)
Original item by ZTK Space
Martin Elder ...........................thank you very much for a positive response.
You're obviously a kindred spirit not just in prose but in the best wishes upon this World and Universe.
May you and your family have a fantastic 2023.
x
Comment is about Never Say It's.......... (blog)
Original item by ZTK Space
A fine, multi-layered poem, Adam. A great read.
Comment is about All It Takes (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
All my best wishes, Brenda.
Comment is about Must We Be Merry at Christmas (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Brilliant photo and captions, Stephen. Enjoy the rest of the festive season and a happy new year.
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
An entertaining comment on the festive (or silly?) season, Martin.
Comment is about Queues, queues, queues (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
A very interesting interview which describes the whole process of putting the anthology together, and the steps that were needed to safeguard everyone's safety. The fact that anti-war poets are leaving Russia as we speak, while those who remain have to remain anonymous, speaks volumes for the sad situation that we face. My congratulations to Julia and everyone involved in this project.
Comment is about 'When the war started, I was distraught' (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
This a wonderful initiative. So many of the poets must be pulled in different directions by ties of family, friendships etc, yet all of them seem to be united by a revulsion to war. For many, it is a genuine act of courage to write an anti-war poem and we should salute everyone concerned with this anthology. I look forward to reading it.
Comment is about Rallying against the invader: anthology of 100 Russian anti-war poems is launched (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
This is a great poem. I particularly like the second stanza.
'There is a book I know of no start no ending'
what a fabulous line
Love the whole piece
Comment is about Never Say It's.......... (blog)
Original item by ZTK Space
I like the passion and the drive in your work and this is not exception . I love the way the phrase a girl like me drives it along.
A great piece
I look forward to more
Comment is about girl like me (blog)
Original item by Nadia Coia
This is a fabulous piece of poetry that immediately draws the reader right in whilst also leaving the reader wanting more.
Love it
Comment is about 'Help' I pleaded (blog)
Original item by Kshitika Atri
What a wonderful poem Keith. It is not often I read a poem about poets, particularly not so erudite as this.
Wonderful my friend
Comment is about The Poet (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Some interesting poems and perspectives but poetry, like philosophy, leaves the world as it is and changes nothing.
Comment is about Rallying against the invader: anthology of 100 Russian anti-war poems is launched (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you Holden! Greatly appreciate the encouragement.
Comment is about When the Light Smiled (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Tue 27th Dec 2022 03:26
A beautifully written, profound poem, Hélène! 🌷
Comment is about When the Light Smiled (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Yes, Leon, I love Hardy's poetry, especially this poem. Seasons greetings to you and yourn.
Comment is about THE OXEN (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Great photo 😂.
Hope you had a wonderful time.
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thank you Tom! And Helene, yes it made me giggle.
And Graham, thank you. Yes, probably my most successful year poetry wise.
Thanks for all the support. 🌈
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
<Deleted User> (34685)
Mon 26th Dec 2022 11:08
Wow! how could anyone not love this great poem? Thanks John
LS
Comment is about THE OXEN (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (34685)
Sun 25th Dec 2022 21:28
I deal with guys like this ( you? ) on a daily basis-today a big community dinner was put on for them-it went great but if only it could done everyday-some of our guys patrol the streets at night making sure they've got enough blankets etc and give them a hot drink
but when the temps fall to a dangerous level they bring these guys indoors thank god!
all the best Hugh!
Comment is about Help !!!! Urgently needed for the homeless (blog)
Original item by hugh
A poem of escalating beauty and a joy to read.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about She's the light (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
Thank you Flyntland.
It is indeed "Strongly worded ", and in the normal course of my day, I don't use that kind of language-however, my physical safety is being threatened by a bunch of psychopaths.
The phrase "swearing like a trooper" exists for a very good reason: when a soldier's life is in imminent danger, emotions are to say the least, viscerally felt.
And when my very life, my physical well-being, that of my loved ones, and that of my fellow citizens is threatened by deliberate government choices, I feel justified in "swearing like a trooper".
There's no F in "beds on the wards"!
There's no F in "nurses on the wards"!
There's no F in "JUSTICE"!
Sorry mum, but I was the best speller in my class at school-I know these things! 😡
Comment is about War Declared on NHS (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
The NHS Pay Review Body is supposed to be an “advisory non-departmental” public body, but it is sponsored by the Department of Health, and it is used by the government to set pay in the NHS.
1. The Treasury sets the annual remit, including the financial limits that the PRB must work within;
2. The treasury appoints and pays members of the PRB;
3. The government provides the PRB with its secretariat.
The PRB is clearly NOT independent, and it is therefore not fit for purpose.
For that reason, the GMB union-which represents tens of thousands of health-workers including ambulance workers is pulling out of the process.
Comment is about War Declared on NHS (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Cheers Bethany. Thanks again Uilleam 👍🌷
Comment is about not all that glisters is gold (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Two lovers step into a snowdrop love that can never thaw.
Comment is about Christmas Card Poem (2022) (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Merry Christmas Stephen! And likewise to all WoL folk. I hope you have a great and inspiring festive season.
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
<Deleted User> (34685)
Sat 24th Dec 2022 22:09
Wise and wonderful words Ghazala-warmest regards to you
LS
Comment is about Healing (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
NB I'm old enough to recall a pub conversation here in central
London in the 1970s when, in similar times, a local Socialist
councillor pompously declared that nursing was a vocation -
as if that precluded nurses from any claim to an increase in
their wages. it is dispiriting now to hear a similar view taken
by a Tory politician. Whilst 19% is pie in the sky right now,
there should still be room for a staggered annual increase in
their income and that should be on the table while the country
attempts to retain its credibility in the global financial market..
And some deft pruning on managerial staff and their high incomes wouldn't go amiss either!
Comment is about War Declared on NHS (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
It’s been a great year for you Stephen. I wish you well for 2023. Merry Christmas
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Strongly worded - but the anger is fully justified - why should working people be used to subsidies those who can afford to pay a little more in taxes.? There would be no strikes if fairnes was the order of the day.
The NHS benefits all of us and we should not expect nurses to work themselves into the ground because of staffing shortages.
The fact that some nurses are using food banks and others are leaving in droves must tell us something.
How can anyone save for a 'nest egg' for their old age if they are forced to live from day to day?
A confrontational response from the government is not one that makes sense or do they have a divide and rule policy before anouncing a sudden General Election.
Comment is about War Declared on NHS (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
That pic of the turkey will have me laughing all the way into 2023! I have never been brave enough to try cooking a turkey....my mom was great at it but I did not inherit her cooking skills. (This Christmas in my corner of Calif we are eating tamales purchased from a store (heated up by steaming).) Thanks Stephen for the good laugh!
Comment is about Merry Christmas! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I think Helene says it all thank you
Comment is about Must We Be Merry at Christmas (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
<Deleted User> (33540)
Sat 24th Dec 2022 17:17
I've just learned something new Frederick courtesy of Uilleam.
Thank you for your poem.
Comment is about not all that glisters is gold (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
The recent decisions by government certainly deserve due
attention and criticism. Adapability will always be the secret
of success. The government refers to the existence of the
independent pay review body and logically states that it is not
for politicians to usurp its findings and recommendations...
otherwise what;'s the point of having it in the first place. That
said, perhaps more flexibility towards a split annual increase
over the coming two or three years would show "willing" and
could be a way to come to an agreement. Intractability on both
sides is no answer at this or any time. I consider that there are
certain public services that should not strike and that this
should be recognised in every pay negotiation. Unions
representing these services should be led in that spirit, detached from the strident drum-bashing style that epitomises
certain of that ilk. One particular union seems to have gone off
the rails (no pun intended) with its frequency of pay claims in recent years. ...
Comment is about War Declared on NHS (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
A well-worded poem many can relate to. We carry on as best we can! Thanks Brenda.
Comment is about Must We Be Merry at Christmas (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Graham - I DO appreciate your concern. The line appeared at
the bottom of a post upon which I had recently commented. However, I have uploaded my own more recent blogs with no
difficulty so I'll assume it was either a decision by the writer of
that particular blog or just an electronic blip of some kind.
No worries. . MC.
Comment is about YOU ARE PREVENTED FROM COMMENTING (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Merry Christmas Brenda!
Comment is about Must We Be Merry at Christmas (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Fred, Stephen, Telboy and Helene well done for managing to read -
John spot on
UIlleam you have been watching our ex- ex- PM's PMQs,
Comment is about LET ME MAKE IT CLEAR (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Beautiful! Descriptions so vivid I felt I was there with you at your home...really lovely Ghazala.
Comment is about Winter breakfast (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
This is beautiful - inclusive - kindly - and most - of all encouraging.
I thank you for it.
Comment is about Healing (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
Graham Sherwood
Tue 27th Dec 2022 22:09
This is lovely work JB? We would be delighted to welcome you onto WOL.
Comment is about A lovely poem written by my niece (JB), mother of 3 little children. (Sharing with her permission.) (blog)
Original item by Hélène