Like the way:
`You split the skies and opinions
Cries of derision wind and tide`
points the argument.
Also:
`White colossus a hum your whisper`
But are you wanting them out of your back yard and into our communal lake?
Comment is about Wind and Tide (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Thank you for your comments
Really appreciate them - I thought my words were falling into the lonely abyss!
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
MERLYNDA! - COMEDY & SATIRE POET and EPIC POET & VERSE-FABULIST - Performs Her Poetry and Songs Live at Festivals and at The Poetry Box, Nyewood, Rogate, West Sussex GU31 5JA - Weekly! For Further Details email: LoveLovePoet@aol.co.uk
Comment is about picture (photo)
Original item by MERLYNDA ROBINSON - MERLYNDA JELLY-JAWS!
MERLYNDA! - EPIC POET & VERSE-FABULIST
Performs Her Epic FairyTales In Verse and Verse-Fables and Her Comedy & Satire Poems and Songs Live Every Wednesday at The Poetry Box, Nyewood, Rogate, West Sussex - GU31 5JA - 11.00am and 2.30pm - and at various Festivals & Events. For Further Details email: LoveLovePoet@aol.co.uk
Comment is about picture (photo)
Original item by MERLYNDA ROBINSON - MERLYNDA JELLY-JAWS!
"Joking I am" MC.
I appreciate the thought that's gone into a comment which is itself in verse.
Comment is about Cyclist's Cock (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
JC - do I understand you are telling us to get on
our bikes?!
Message received - but the temptation was too great
for this cyclist - a member of the Cyclists Touring
Club.
:-)
Comment is about Cyclist's Cock (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
...and another thing! Cut the funnies - I can do without the competition.
Comment is about Cyclist's Cock (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
MC - These days I use a gel seat the size of a Honda Goldwing's.
Graham - I did this on a trip to Mablethorpe once but I made her catch the bus for the return journey!
Comment is about Cyclist's Cock (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
John the affliction that you mention
Namely that of cyclist’s cock
Is certainly not universal
And to me comes as a shock
For many years I’ve given a lift
To damsels without a car
They always seem so happy
Balanced on my stout crossbar
It’s only when they realize
And jump off quick to hike
That upon closer inspection
I ride a ladies bike
Comment is about Cyclist's Cock (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Excellent Ian, you've hit the mark here, some great stanzas, all too familiar but thankfully a while ago, good stuff pal :-)
Comment is about Digital Clock Blues (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Nice one Dave, great images here too, glad you like 'Eternal Fury', just posted another 'Spirit of '45', hope you like it thanx Jeff
Comment is about oo i ow (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
Wonderful stuff, Larisa, your latest poem has brought tears to my eyes.
You have been on my mind a fair bit lately, certainly whenever I see the troubles of Ukraine on the TV news. I just hope and pray there will be an end to all this fighting as soon as possible. Look after yourself, Laura, and please keep safe. Love, Lynn x
Comment is about An Ordinary Fascism (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Perineum Blues! In response to the chuckles
brought on by this post from JC.
I've done my share of cycling
Across a good many years
And came to terms with what you speak
Especially changing gears!
A numbness can come creeping in
If a rider doesn't lift
The backside on occasions
A sort of timely shift
It's even discussed in magazines
With advice about prevention
Along with other downstairs stuff
Too delicate to mention
I'm not sure if size is affected
By the exercise in question
But wonder if the cyclist's brain
Is vulnerable to the suggestion
That the size of what's between the legs
Indicates a superior strain
When every turn of the pedal begs
For a well developed brain!
MC
Comment is about Cyclist's Cock (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Hello Martin
Welcome to Write Out Loud.
We're really looking forward to reading some of your work. I know that you will be warmly welcomed by fellow WOL-ers on the site.
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 the site, there’s lots going on and if you have the time 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.
Any problems, please ask. There’s always someone who’ll get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.
Graham Sherwood
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
i thought this night was off. i think gemma took it over but am not aware she is doing it anymore. anybody going?
Review is about Once More With Meaning - OPEN MIC PLUS GUESTS on 4 May 2014 (event)
Kenneth Eaton-Dykes
Sun 4th May 2014 00:05
Originality springs from a mind that's ignorant of past masters. And if, co-incidentally their work is in any way similar to those past masters, one has to bear in mind that there are limitations to the descriptive aspects of this life. And in that respect, every writer uses a measured degree of poetic license, plus inspiration from the predictability of life's well worn themes.
Plagiarism in these circumstances like it or not, is mandatory
Comment is about New anthology of imitations offers fresh perspective on poetry's 'P' word (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I like this Shirley. Brevity is the soul of wit and all that, it speaks, thinks well.
& good to get some guidance from a fellow poet. All in this together!
Dom.
Comment is about Brevette Poems (Second Edition) (blog)
Original item by Shirley Smothers
Hi Cynthia As ever your encouragement is greatly appreciated!
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Seems to me, it's a good thing to use what has gone before – “to stand on the shoulders of giants” (to quote Sir Isaac Newton)
We’d never progress if we completely ignore that possibility.
But there is a huge difference between using something as inspiration (and giving due credit) and plagiarising someone else’s work.
I guess, though I am sceptical, that it is possible to be strongly influenced subconsciously by another piece and to not be aware of it. My view is though, that those who are predisposed to this, need to take extra care to check where they are ‘writing from’.
Competition organisers/judges too have a duty to check that work is original. Nothing in life is 100% guaranteed, but we live in the world of powerful internet search engines, so this is no longer the onerous task it once was.
As for this book - it looks like an interesting premise, so I dare say I'll be buying a copy and reading it with interest.
Comment is about New anthology of imitations offers fresh perspective on poetry's 'P' word (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Very kind comments - thanks.
Part way through I thought "It's Shakespeare's 450th birthday today, and you're writing this tosh"
But then I figured it was better to get it out of my system (to eggspiate it, so to speak)!
Comment is about Eggsciting Easter (blog)
Original item by David Lindsay
It has been said that "Imitation is the sincerest
form of flattery". Be that as it may, to take
large chunks of another's work and pass it off
as your own is taking the flattery a bit too far.
I recall a biographer whose name eludes me, some of whose writing seemed strangely familiar.
Later, I realised that it was from another
writer's work. The guilty party was subsequently
"accused and convicted" of plagiarism.
Certainly, we inherit what has gone before and
use it - but it should not be slavishly, only as
a stimulus to our own individual creativity.
Comment is about New anthology of imitations offers fresh perspective on poetry's 'P' word (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Worthy of a place in any anthology - a most
imaginative take on the rise and shine process in
humdrum lives.
Comment is about DIURNAL. (blog)
Travis Brow
Fri 2nd May 2014 07:30
Blimey, I'm flattered; thank you all for your kind and considered comments. You might notice I've altered the last verse, and the title. To be honest, there may well be further changes - I'm rarely ever entirely content. Still, it's good to get feedback. Thanks again.
Comment is about DIURNAL. (blog)
This is so beautiful!
Comment is about DIURNAL. (blog)
Lillian
Fri 2nd May 2014 01:28
This has a great mood and a very cool message as well. I really enjoyed reading your poem. Thank you.
Comment is about Poem: For Just One Day (blog)
Original item by Joseph J. Breunig 3rd
Nice poem . I like your work. I know what you mean about poetry sometimes when you start its hard to stop. Keep writing its great
Comment is about Nineteen & Counting (blog)
Original item by Starr Steele
I'd echo all that, Harry. I felt for the second syllable in Cowled, too.
Great stuff, Travis.
Comment is about DIURNAL. (blog)
I too followed the link, Greg, but was mortified to find you had to part with money. I had to have a sit down.
Comment is about Let's dance: Emma Press seeks submissions for new anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I too was struck by the phrase "having my head kicked in", Gary. Frieda Hughes said it on two occasions, possibly referring to critics of her own poetry, or even of actions she has taken in defence of her mother's name, such as refusing to allow Sylvia Plath's poems to be quoted in the movie. She deserves her own space, and yet it's impossible not to be fascinated by another poet in the family. She gave the impression of strength and confidence on Saturday at Wenlock. May I also take the opportunity to say much I enjoyed your festival blog, Gary http://garylongden.wordpress.com/2014/04/28/wenlock-poetry-festival-2014/
Comment is about Frieda Hughes, Much Wenlock, 2014 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (12196)
Thu 1st May 2014 17:11
It was a compelling session, eschewing the apparent format.The fleeting reference to depression was chilling.The reference to "having her head kicked in" jarred. Her presence was undeniable.
Comment is about Frieda Hughes, Much Wenlock, 2014 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I like this not so much `welcome to the dawn`
as `Farewell to the night`. It`s a bit Larkin-like miserable. (that`s praise) – that second stanza paints it perfectly. I like your use of the words `spike` `fetid` and `glean`.
Striking how the end-rhyming overpowers the
enjambments and the blank line typography of
stanza three, and (or is it just me) makes you
wish that `cowled` and `boiled` had the ancient
Elizabethan endings?
Like the play between `duller` and brighter`
but don`t think that the word `bulb` goes with it.
Very enjoyable and impressive.
Comment is about DIURNAL. (blog)
Thanks for your comments Cynthia. The cry for help was cried before the addiction stole her life. Fame only cares as long as one is famous. Cheers
Pete.
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Sorry Cynthia - I didn't realise it was an internet only radio station - I'm embarrassed to admit, I didn't realise such things existed! Thanks for trying anyway - I do appreciate it!
Hope you are both keeping well.
Isobel xx
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Sorry Cynthia - I didn't realise it was an internet only radio station - I'm embarrassed to admit, I didn't realise such things existed! Thanks for trying anyway - I do appreciate it!
Hope you are both keeping well.
Isobel xx
Comment is about If you're feeling bored on Wednesday afternoon (30th April) ... (blog)
Original item by Isobel
Thanks Steve - I was hoping to get across the fact that poetry could be written in all shapes and forms and I'm glad that came across.
I really enjoyed myself, though it was an incredibly tiring day. It didn't help rushing from one thing to another and being half an hour late - the story of my life....
It would be great if other WOLers did do it and and if they also fed questions in to the show, as you did - I think it would make for much livelier, insightful discussion.
I'll google that anthology, thanks for the tip - and yes, I agree, Greg's news section is awesome!
Thanks again Steve - you're a star. x
Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)
Original item by Isobel
Very potent poem, Pete,and poetically skilled. Are you sure she 'cried for help'? Sometimes, I wonder if 'others, any 'others', do deserve the 'blame game'.
Comment is about SHAME (blog)
Original item by Pete Slater
An excellent 'remembrance poem', using fine poetical skills to capture the many 'truths' of that bitter scene. I'm sure it was read by many here on WOL.
Comment is about the knock (blog)
Original item by steve pottinger
<Deleted User> (5011)
Thu 1st May 2014 11:25
Wow, this sounds fabulous. Some lucky folks will have a great time and an experience of a lifetime I'd have thought.
Comment is about A Whitsun celebration to mark 50th anniversary of Larkin's famous poem (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Hilarious - very clever and a great contribution to the season. I'm sorry it didn't raise more comments; but perhaps we were all quite busy elsewhere. I certainly was.
Comment is about Eggsciting Easter (blog)
Original item by David Lindsay
Pub arguments - the source of nations! Maybe he couldn't hear you.
Comment is about Some people have it, some don't (blog)
Original item by joe ranter
I tried to find it yesterday, but no luck. I kept swivelling my radio dial for three-quarters of an hour... AM and FM. I'm glad it went well. Hurrah for you.
Comment is about If you're feeling bored on Wednesday afternoon (30th April) ... (blog)
Original item by Isobel
Hello Ken
Welcome to Write Out Loud.
We're really looking forward to reading some of your work. I know that you will be warmly welcomed by fellow WOL-ers on the site.
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 the site, there’s lots going on and if you have the time 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.
Any problems, please ask. There’s always someone who’ll get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.
Graham Sherwood
Comment is about Ken Gorman (poet profile)
Original item by Ken Gorman
Hello Charlotte
Welcome to Write Out Loud.
We're really looking forward to reading some of your work. I know that you will be warmly welcomed by fellow WOL-ers on the site.
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 the site, there’s lots going on and if you have the time 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.
Any problems, please ask. There’s always someone who’ll get back to you. It’s a friendly place, so welcome once again.
Graham Sherwood
Comment is about Charlotte (poet profile)
Original item by Charlotte
Wow, Greg! That is worth thinking about. "Can history be wrong"?
Does history itself have the quality to be right or wrong? Or is it like Time and Jam?
Comment is about The Judgement of History (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Phew! - thanks,Greg! - Dorinda
x
Comment is about Let's dance: Emma Press seeks submissions for new anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (9882)
Wed 30th Apr 2014 22:14
yep-plain but honest-nice one Squire.x
Comment is about My Life (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
Yes indeed. Isobel. The winners get to write history, as they say. What they don't say is "... until the revisionists get hold of it".
Sartre, you say? I couldn't make arse nor shit of him.
Likewise Proudhon, "Property is Theft". I could understand that property was theft but why wasn't theft theft?
Comment is about The Judgement of History (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Fascinating John - it reminds me of a Sartre book I read as a student - how you go down in history depending on the flip of a coin - in war, whether you win, whether you lose.
I suppose it also has a lot to do with who writes the history books... I guess every leader has their strong and weak points - it just depends on which side is bigged up.
Comment is about The Judgement of History (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Richard
Tue 6th May 2014 14:54
Yea sure I genuinely find wind turbines a thing of beauty
Comment is about Wind and Tide (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred