That held my attention. I wanted to complete it. A nice little slice of life.
Comment is about terry ireland (poet profile)
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<Deleted User> (6501)
Tue 4th Jun 2013 15:26
link broken (not a pun)
Comment is about On your bike: cycling poems wanted for Yorkshire anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Moving On
Time stops
Dreams begin
Magical love
Fluttering leaves
New start
Time then
Moves on.
Comment is about The Oak Tree IV (blog)
Original item by Katy Megan
Thanks very much to Tony for his interview replies that cover a lot of ground. I was interested in his comment that "poetry operates in a series of very different worlds from which there are only limited points of crossover". I think that's true. He goes on to say that although "we should stop trying to reconcile the irreconcilable ... the different sides of the art form have lots of learn from each other". His message, as I see it, is that performance poetry may often be better at communicating than page poetry, and certainly should not feel inferior to it.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud interview: Tony Walsh (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Maybe you should run for office Dave? I often think the same thing myself. We need strong politicians with common sense, insight and a bit of compassion as well as a raft of policies they haven't thought through properly...
Comment is about In Search Of Honest Politicians (blog)
Original item by Dave Dunn
Good on ya for getting it all out in the open Lynn - and what strong coffee!
Personally, I'm not against ill health benefits being reviewable because some people do get better - it's all about how the system is managed - and the ATOS crowd seem to be very callous.
Someone within my family received not a penny to live on throughout the long period of their illness due to the loopholes they found in the claimant eligibility rules. They are still now inviting him along to an interview though - to fight for his right to a benefit he isn't and hasn't ever received...
Comment is about Wake up Britain and smell the coffee! (blog)
Original item by Lynn Dye
Zeitgeist Heist is genius. How the hell did you manage to get THAT volcano name into a poem? And a Raoul Moat reference too. As someone who grew up in the very street he did his killing, can relate to that and so much in that poem.
Comment is about Charlie Sparkinson (poet profile)
Original item by Charlie Sparkinson
Glad you enjoyed, "Your First Hut Is The Cheapest", Simon. Sheds seem to be a rich vein for me (I think it's an age thing) although this was the first one on which I've inflicted one of my many parodies.
Comment is about Marksy (poet profile)
Original item by Marksy
hi Richard, cheers for joining Performance! open mic night at the cadence cafe, see u at the festival!
Comment is about Richard Alfred (poet profile)
Original item by Richard Alfred
<Deleted User> (6895)
Mon 3rd Jun 2013 22:20
Spot on Lynn. I keep wondering when the ATOS crowd will demand I attend some tick box interview. I will happily go if they send an ambulance, lol. Last time they asked me to attend was a date when I was having spinal surgery, so they accepted that as a viable reason to miss them. I did stress to them that their directions for me to walk a mile and a half to a bus stop, travel for an hour with one change and then walk another mile to their office was a bit unreasonable for someone normally bed ridden - they don't have a clue!
Comment is about Wake up Britain and smell the coffee! (blog)
Original item by Lynn Dye
Hello Lynn - many thanks for your comments on "In Search Of Honest Politicians" - as Ged remarked, we can live in hope, but best not to hold our breath ... ;) Best wishes, Dave
Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)
Original item by Lynn Dye
Thanks for commenting on "In Search Of Honest Politicians" Ged - it is hard to use those two words in a single sentence isn't it? I've yet to visit Hope (Derbyshire), but bet it is crowded... ;) Best wishes, Dave
Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Thanks for commenting Lynn - hard to see an end to corruption unless we monitor everything politicians do...
Comment is about In Search Of Honest Politicians (blog)
Original item by Dave Dunn
Very funny, John, gave me a chuckle.
Comment is about Living Doll - With Hair What Grows (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Well written, Dave, and yes, it is all too true, unfortunately.
Comment is about In Search Of Honest Politicians (blog)
Original item by Dave Dunn
Thanks Ged - it is hard to use those two words in a single sentence isn't it? I've yet to visit Hope (Derbyshire), but bet it is crowded... ;) Best wishes, Dave
Comment is about In Search Of Honest Politicians (blog)
Original item by Dave Dunn
Thanks Isobel - yeah, I'm not having a great spell so far this year, I have pain management issues from old spinal injuries that flared up. Nothing to do but drift through the chemical fog until they subside so I have some clarity of thought. But glad to be back and have something to post again. :) Best wishes, Dave
Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)
Original item by Dave Dunn
Like Maggie, I wasn't able to come along on 10 June, so Monday 17 June would be great for me!
I'll wait to hear if it's going to be that date; thanks.
Comment is about Heaton Arts Trail News (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Hello Dave - thanks for the comment on my Lonely Whale - where've you been? It's good to see you back on the site! x
Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)
Original item by Dave Dunn
A great topic for a poem Dave - I find the different way people interact fascinating.
I always thought that whether you were introvert or extrovert depended on self confidence - but have to come to realise that it's not the same thing - though it's hard to be a party animal when you lack confidence, it is possible to be confident in yourself but awkward socially - if that makes sense.
It just goes to show what complicated animals we are.
I like the contradictions that run through this - the fear of extroverts being tied up with being pleased for them.
All in all, very well expressed.
Comment is about The Introvert (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
My dad was a wagon builder in Preston during the war Harry. There was bomb damage to the roof of the factory where they worked, which no-one could spare man time to fix - so the men worked in the freezing cold. And yet his aunt would get flak from one particular neighbour because her son had been drafted whilst my dad was in a protected industry. You just can't imagine what kind of turmoil people lived in - or what it must have done to their minds.
Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
As always very good (-:
Love your stuff mate
The lines Isobel picked out, thats the one that stood out for me too.
Well done
Comment is about 52 Hertz (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
I like it John, I was going to buy one myself however the price of them now is far too high for me. Well thats inflation for you (-:
Comment is about Living Doll - With Hair What Grows (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Very true my friend, I fear the term 'honest politician' may be a contradiction of terms. But we can wait in hope
Ged
Comment is about In Search Of Honest Politicians (blog)
Original item by Dave Dunn
'Twas me, Maggie. Maybe we should change it to the 17th, then?
Comment is about Heaton Arts Trail News (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Isobel,
Thanks for the comment on the war one (I messed up posting it) I wish I could have done justice to that episode about us all dragging the fuel wood past the grounded barges in procession along the frozen sliver of the breached canal - It truly was like a scene from Doctor Shivago` (The wood was case-wood from the bombed factory where-eventually - I would work.
Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)
Original item by Isobel
John
Thanks for the comment on the war one.
You`re right about the medal, that custard was well worse than the bombs.
That young blond, who sat languidly licking stamps and eying all of us contemptuously, was my very first impossible Godess.
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
Original item by John Coopey
Ian,
Apart from one, every time I`ve tried a sonnet I`ve found myself copying Shakespeare (as if I could!).
Unless I feel the poem going that way, I leave them alone. For me they are a straight-jacket.
Comment is about A Step Towards Summer (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Hi M.C.Newberry. Thanks for your comment. I am pleased you enjoyed the poem and found it charming.
Cheers,
George
Comment is about We Visited A Rainbow (blog)
Original item by George Stanworth
tony sheridan
Sun 2nd Jun 2013 20:33
LOVE THIS!
Comment is about things i'd not want others to know number 2 (blog)
Original item by SPACEGHOST
I couldnt come on 10th June anyway! So I am selfishly pleased that it will have to be changed.
I could come to a meeting on Monday 17th June. Can you tell me who wrote the long "heatons art trail news" message? Please if you write a message, could you put your name at the end of it. See you soon.
Thanks, Maggie
Comment is about Heaton Arts Trail News (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Very interesting piece Isobel - showing just how limited our thinking can be when limited information is available. You've had some great comments too and I concur this is indeed a great poem. best wishes, Dave
Comment is about The Lonely Whale (blog)
Original item by Isobel
That's great news about your son Alex and thanks for the comment on my poem.
Lack of sleep is a killer. I find the best way of getting a reasonable night is to switch off computers and watch T.V. That way you don't have ideas and thoughts buzzing round in your head. I try to restrict WOL and the internet to daytime now, with the occasional lapses which I pay for...
I understand what you are saying about the Tudor. You take care now.
Isobel
Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)
Original item by Isobel
I like this, Simon. Anne Boleyn's story has always exerted a fascination, not least the admirable way she met her end, and you communicate her dignity and courage well.
Comment is about Come Me Hither I, to Die (blog)
Original item by Simon Austin
Just to add my appreciation, though I'll never hear the song properly ever again!
Comment is about Your First Hut Is The Cheapest (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I hope they are considering David Floyd's "Protest" pamphlet! Excellent, funny, true!
Comment is about Voting deadline nears for Morning Star's Protest in Poetry award (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 2nd Jun 2013 10:39
Moody,angry,razor sharp comment runs all through this poem.Great stuff Mate!
Comment is about Sick (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
There's a bit of skipping on the audio. (Well, I was enjoying Wendy at the time).
Comment is about Living Doll - With Hair What Grows (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sat 1st Jun 2013 13:41
Pursuit'prob,done and dusted-twas we that made slight boo-boo tagging it,by adding 'Whales' after '52 'ertz'
cheers chuck!xx
Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)
Original item by Isobel
Thanks, Tommy - you made me laugh so much this morning!
Thanks, Julian - I love to see the word 'superb' in a review...
Thanks, Francine - that's very kind of you - and I love your profile picture!
Comment is about Knitting A Poem (blog)
Original item by Fifi Fanshawe
That last comment made me feel quite sad inside! But all good - if you get my meaning : )
Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Hiya Stephan/Paticia. I haven't posted a list of competition entries yet - I was going to leave it till end of June cos it seemed quite slow to kick off and I know that a few people said they were writing something.
I have definitely logged Pursuit on the radar though. I'm hoping that everyone tags them, otherwise I'm likely to forget what we've had.
x
Comment is about 52 Hertz (blog)
Original item by Isobel
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sat 1st Jun 2013 08:52
A! 'I!'-y'aint listed us poem..'Pursuit' int'comp?
Comment is about 52 Hertz (blog)
Original item by Isobel
<Deleted User> (9882)
Fri 31st May 2013 23:54
thanks John
'the sparkle' words & vocal by yours truly, music by yours truly and a guy called Nev Barker, who is the bass player on the track - there are some more in the vault - I'm adding them one a month at month ends - the next one 'Northern Lights' is quite psychedelic - some of the earlier ones are on my profile page - glad you liked it :-)
Ian
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
Original item by John Coopey
Greg Freeman
Tue 4th Jun 2013 15:48
Repaired now. Thanks, Julie!
Comment is about On your bike: cycling poems wanted for Yorkshire anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman