Thank you, Daniel :)

Comment is about Shirley-Anne Kennedy (poet profile)

Original item by Shirley-Anne Kennedy

A great distraction from the Festival of Football. It left me with a big smile and an inner giggle. Nice one Lynn.

Comment is about Unwanted Gifts (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Hi Shirley-Anne
I love your take on the 'Ballad of the Rochdale Pay Rise'. It has great balance and found myself wanting to sing it as I read.
I found the closing words on 'Shadow Hunter' quite haunting and left me wanting more.
I really enjoyed both of these.

Comment is about Shirley-Anne Kennedy (poet profile)

Original item by Shirley-Anne Kennedy

Hi Amy
It has heart and it has soul. Just 'keep on keeping on'. Great work.

Comment is about Not all men (blog)

Original item by Amy

Wow.... 'With eyes as bright as the moon, A smile that shines like the sun...'
A complete picture in the eyes of the reader of devoted innocence.
Beautiful.
I also found 'My Inner Child' very compelling.
So glad you have picked up your pen again.

Comment is about Daddy's Girl (blog)

Always worth a read, Ian. Reflections on mortality and spirituality - the stuff of which poetry is made, and with your customary expertise with rhythm and formality.
Incidentally, if ever you get any more proud virgins showing up and you feel you can't handle them any more ...

Comment is about Net Worth (blog)

Original item by Ian Gant

...and a nice bloke too.

Comment is about Saboteur award winner Steve Nash: the Write Out Loud interview (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Whoa, MC! Mention in the Sunday Express! It won't be long before Eamonn Andrews is knocking on my door.
I am v flattered for the mention.

Comment is about WOL makes the SUNDAY EXPRESS letters page (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Cynthia Passeig is Catalan for Spanish PAsseo or Avenue. This weird and wonderful house is on the PAsseig de Gracia. THanks again for kind comments!

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi MC thanks for your comment on Anger. I wanted to do the same thing when I read the story.

Thanks Hazel

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

From my Collection 'Hiding in Shadows' published by Cestrian Press (2014).

You can find more of my work on line including some performance videos by searching on DAVID SUBACCHI POETRY.

Comment is about EXCITEMENT (blog)

Original item by David Subacchi

The banal cruelty and self-obsession that feed
much "ordinary" crime are well caught in these
lines. I felt I wanted to reach out and give
this "mark one"(**) pillock a good shaking.
(** a forces pal had a system in which he
categorised human intelligence and worth from "mark one" upwards).

Comment is about Anger (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

Hello Cynthia - welcome to WOL! I'm sure you will
find plenty of interest in the various forums -
there is much to enjoy, along with some healthy
and vigorous discussion/comment from all sorts
of viewpoints.

Comment is about WOL makes the SUNDAY EXPRESS letters page (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Bloody brilliant. The first line is a magnificent hook - 'cobbled tongues of cut-off streets' - absolutely superb, and then it fulfills its promise with every passing line and developing idea. The controlled alliteration lifts your lines off the page. Like Mr Newberry, I find the formal complexity a joy to read.

Comment is about THE LONG VIEW (re-post). (blog)

Another gem. The running of stanzas together is very effective - definitely structured but seeming freely conversational.

Wonderful to have the photograph included. What is a 'passeig'?

Comment is about Casa Batlló (blog)

Original item by David Cooke

This is written with sustained metre and rhyme, presenting a well-respected, universal theme.

My understanding leaned towards Islam with the reference to 'virgins', but was counter-thrown by 'walked on water, slew the beast', and even 'gods' which may refer to East Indian beliefs etc. etc. All of which may be deliberate, or not, hard to say.

The ending was interesting, seeming a 'tongue-in-cheek' poke at some interpretations of the Christian Bible.

I trust I'm allowed to find this piece also deliberately humorous: 'I used to skip, I used to run...'

Comment is about Net Worth (blog)

Original item by Ian Gant

Well put, Helene. And it doesn't matter, at all, whether the father actually deserves such 'complete love'. But it must be truly wonderful if it is a reciprocal relationship. Regardless of circumstances, this bond will last.

Comment is about Daddy's Girl (blog)

This is purely a commentary. I like your work.

I find the poem has many profound ideas, the second verse requiring a leap of association. I think I follow your overall thought, but it is difficult. IMO, I do not find that the poem 'knits' together. So I have then taken each stanza as a separate entity and tried to understand its contribution to 'the master plan'.

I do appreciate the end rhymes within the body of each stanza. But IMO, some lines/words/phrases sound forced, twisted for purpose.

You are always free to think or say: WHAT THE HELL DOES SHE KNOW? I couldn't agree with you more.

Comment is about Daffodil (blog)

Original item by David Blake

This is what they say about Steve's award today on the Sabotage Reviews website:

"There was one big surprise on the list for me. Which is probably mainly due to my being a Southern philistine who rarely ventures further north than Birmingham, but still…

What made it doubly surprising was that the winner managed to shove Ted-Hughes winning spoken word superstar Kate Tempest into second place. Tempest was aptly described as a “poetry god” by voters and is Spoken Word’s biggest name, so to take the top spot from her is no mean feat.

And in the end Steve Nash was the performer to do it. He wowed us during the day with a performance dripping with charm and stage presence, then won over the audience all over again with an amazingly humble acceptance speech."

http://sabotagereviews.com/2014/06/15/saboteur-awards-2014-performance/

Comment is about Saboteur award winner Steve Nash: the Write Out Loud interview (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you Ken, it's great to be getting so many positive comments :)

Comment is about Not all men (blog)

Original item by Amy

thank you pete :) x

Comment is about One day soldier (blog)

Original item by Tracey Bucknell

Well, what a turnout at the Brooklyn tonight. The bar was certainly raised and each one of the performers stepped up to the mark. A well organised and lively evening was enjoyed by all. Performers from right across the age range, from youngsters to octogenarians strutted their stuff loud and proud. First timers were amongst the old hands but you would never have guessed, such was the quality on display. Live From Worktown certainly brought out the best on what was a thoroughly enjoyable romp through the history of a working town, and more. More of the same please. Thanks to all who brought it together.
Cheers
Pete Slater.

Comment is about Bolton WriteOutLoud @ Bolton Socialist Club (group profile)

Original item by Bolton WriteOutLoud @ Bolton Socialist Club

A beautifully worded devotion

Comment is about Daddy's Girl (blog)

To hell with the spell check,Your work is good, so much condensed expertly from an off the shoulder life experience. look forward to more.

Keep it up.

Ken.

Comment is about Not all men (blog)

Original item by Amy

I just read the Saboteur Reviews write up of the performance awards and saw the lovely things they said about him winning people over down there despite being pretty much unknown to them. It's totally true. Steve is so humble and generous with his time.
He has been a wonderful guide and inspiring teacher of creative writing to so many. He's a great bloke with an enormous heart xx

Comment is about Saboteur award winner Steve Nash: the Write Out Loud interview (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thanks both of you - yes my spelling and typing is an issue, I'm dyslexic! But I still appreciate you pointing it out as I can't see it myself

Comment is about Not all men (blog)

Original item by Amy

Very good and from the heart, but you need to do a spellcheck

Comment is about Not all men (blog)

Original item by Amy

I read your letter and the poem Ode to Roy and the letter about what is 'poetry' today and that is what made me join writeoutloud
Cynthia Sherry

Comment is about WOL makes the SUNDAY EXPRESS letters page (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Amy
I like your work. It sounds as if this piece and the others come from the heart. keep writing.

Comment is about Not all men (blog)

Original item by Amy

Those who lament the dearth of verse/poetry that
"connects" and lingers in the mind, need only seek the name of this WOL contributor for reassurance.
I am envious of the consistent quality found in
these many lines.

Comment is about Net Worth (blog)

Original item by Ian Gant

Hi JC - both you and your "Ode To Roy" get mentioned by name in the printed copy of my
(slightly edited)letter in today's Sunday Express.
Even more relevant after last night's result. :-)
You might want to check it out for the scrapbook!

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Fair Comment MC

see alteration and thanks ICG

Comment is about Net Worth (blog)

Original item by Ian Gant

Hi Em, thank you for you comment and glad that you liked "Everything is full of you..." You have great talent and a tremendous potential as it shows in your "Red Room" which I very much enjoyed. Beautiful and simple way of expressing two hearts as one.

Comment is about Em (poet profile)

Original item by Em

Cynthia, thank you for for comment on "My Lips..." I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed it felt my words.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

The content reminds me of the lines about the
ruins in the desert - Ozymandias, king of kings..
This is an impressive piece of work, with much
to enjoy in its progress to completion.
One caveat: I'm not sure about the mix of tenses
in line 1 of the 5th stanza.

Comment is about Net Worth (blog)

Original item by Ian Gant

ha good rose concept i to have one about rose...hmm

Comment is about THE ROSE (blog)

Original item by Tricia Hague-Barrett

thanx sir shore i am gona enjoy it..

Comment is about Hari Das (poet profile)

Original item by Hari Das

An interesting and entertaining construction - with a timeless message to add to the pleasure.

Comment is about THE LONG VIEW (re-post). (blog)

TD - I seem to recall that your WOL entries
always lift the spirits!

Comment is about Here Comes The Summer (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

I was thinking of doing a large single book of them, Andy. Each one sums up each evening very well.

Comment is about Willpower - June Collage Poem (blog)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Hi M.C.
Thanks for your comments.
I was attempting to lift peoples spirits along with the temperature.
Like you - I am a "Man For All Seasons"

Comment is about Here Comes The Summer (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Hello Amy

Welcome to Write Out Loud.

I hope you enjoy the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for already uploading a picture of yourself.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about Amy (poet profile)

Original item by Amy

Hello Dan

Welcome to Write Out Loud.
I hope you enjoy the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

If you haven’t already added a picture to your profile please try and do so. It’s good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about My Deerboy (poet profile)

Original item by My Deerboy

Hello Hari

Welcome to Write Out Loud.
I hope you enjoy the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you will be warmly welcomed by other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading your picture. It’s good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s lots going on and if you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free. It’s the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.
There’s always someone who’ll help you out with a problem, so just ask and someone will get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.

Graham Sherwood

Comment is about Hari Das (poet profile)

Original item by Hari Das

This is a really elegant mix of emotional rawness and a telling which has a distance emotionally. This piece really affected me and gathered me in. All good things, Rosie

Comment is about FATHERHOOD GONE AWRY! (blog)

Original item by Tricia Hague-Barrett

I would be upset if my attempt to `suss out` for myself what it was about Marianne`s poem that affected me should be read as an approval of `difficult` poetry.

Unlike those poets who live in their own private unintelligible metaphysical world her figures have a hard to get at- but ultimately intelligible - allusion to what she is `saying` in this poem.

However, in my opinion, she does herself a
disservice by the way she puts together those
figures...Readers will take a little trouble to understand, but the poet should come some way to meet them.

Comment is about Death (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Hello MC
Thank you for your comment regarding 'The Place Where Only Dead Men Sleep' it was appreciated. With regards to 'The Menin Gate' I should have added that I was fortunate enough to watch this on television relating to the gun carriage and the children with the soil.
I found that your words relating to the horses 'It's horses quiet - as if t'were known, They had forebears of their own' coupled with the appropriate music and bugle call in your audio version a wonderful touch. Kind regards.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

despite being a HATER of football I am also a lover of poetry-like this!x

Comment is about WORLD CUP WIDOW (blog)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Hello Daniel - thanks for your comments on "Bowden
Hill". As the song goes: "Ah yes...I remember it well." I have many happy memories of those
distant Wiltshire schooldays and I understand
that Bowden Hill is one of the recognised "hill
climbs" in today's competitive cycling world.
Having read your poem "The Place Where Only Dead Men sleep", I can appreciate your affinity with
"The Menin Gate".
Lest we forget!

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Thanks!

Comment is about The Ring (blog)

Original item by Amy