I am a simple non academic soul, although I have attended 3 Univesities, I don't hold with much academic thought now. I write my straight from the heart [simplistic] poetry because I feel the need to express myself this way. I do not feel obligated to any political movement, although I consider myself well left of centre. I have a particular hatred of the tories and what they are doing to ruin the country with their targetting of the poor, oblivious of all the harm they are doing. I try not to bear grudges but then I am human and can get upset when attacked by people who should know better. I try to be true to myself which isn't always easy in this lying cheating world. I do the best I can in spite of indifference and rejection but then I believe I am a non=conformist and have been most of my life with all the pain that incurs.
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Dave, Barnsley is the cultural soul of Yorkshire. (Many would say, "Arsoul"). The dialect is almost unintelligible and I say so as someone who lived there for 11 years. I went to an Open Mic in Thurgoland some weeks ago. Kes meets Deliverance.
Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)
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Yes, it made me smile too :)
Comment is about Being not very good at lots of things (blog)
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Oh well, if this thread is going to be all about football, this is as good a place as any to mention Tony Walsh's poem about the Manchester derby, as featured on BBC's Football Focus, apparently https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-oS6oq3s0
Comment is about If you have tears, prepare to shed them now: the poetry that makes chaps weep (article)
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Kenneth Eaton-Dykes
Mon 24th Mar 2014 23:37
Harry I feel you've outed me as a closet Coprophile In the nicest possible way.
I'm so relieved.
Takes one to know one.
Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)
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Thank you for commenting John. Barnsley eh? Somewhere I've never been.
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
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Thanks for your very kind comment Greg. I do hope we meet one day
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<Deleted User> (6895)
Mon 24th Mar 2014 23:35
hard hitting-
but to where a hard hit is needed
cheers Michael xx
Comment is about The Earths Core (blog)
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Thanks for commenting Harry. Always appreciated
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<Deleted User> (6895)
Mon 24th Mar 2014 23:29
PG(tips?)...VG!(poem)xx
Comment is about It Must Be The Taste (blog)
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Nice adaption Laura,
But having been a union guy (and known many)and
barring a few out - standers I don`t think we were really that good..honest
Comment is about For Bob Crow (blog)
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Could send this to the Michael Owen comp ( mind
I don`t know if those first fifteen or so lines would suit them)
Comment is about The Earths Core (blog)
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It made me smile too. I have visions of you with a paint brush...
At least you get it right with a pen - now and again ;) x
Comment is about Being not very good at lots of things (blog)
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`You hum...I`ll play`
Comment is about It Must Be The Taste (blog)
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It`s called hope Dave.
(for example: I thought my old steam computer had gone forever...Then - after I nearly lost all hope - someone told me of a miraculous connection)
Comment is about Being not very good at lots of things (blog)
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I think this is a beauty, Dave. It didn't move me to tears, but it certainly made me smile. Story of many lives, including mine.
Comment is about Being not very good at lots of things (blog)
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But I do portray them equally at rest together, SW.
Comment is about Ben (blog)
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<Deleted User> (9882)
Mon 24th Mar 2014 17:48
for Gods sake,do at SOME point allow those who have passed on to REST in peace.
Comment is about Ben (blog)
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Here's Carole Bromley on the winning poems: http://www.yorkmix.com/things-to-do/poetry/poetry-competition-2014-the-winners-revealed/
Comment is about York poetry judge Carole Bromley offers competition tips (article)
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Don't know enough about the man to comment,but enjoyed the poem. Nice take on Auden.
Comment is about For Bob Crow (blog)
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Mustn't grumble. It's known as being "a good all-rounder at nowt" in Barnsley, Dave.
Comment is about Being not very good at lots of things (blog)
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Quite possibly, MC. I didn't know enough about him to comment.
I am learning however that many people on this site seem uncomfortable accommodating diverse opinions.
Comment is about Ben (blog)
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GS/JC - I don't know about THFC., but don't
mention TUFC - relegated from the football league
for the 2nd time in a few years - to my long suffering brother-in-law who lives a short walk
from their home ground.
It's enough to make any grown man weep. No
poetry in motion there!
Comment is about If you have tears, prepare to shed them now: the poetry that makes chaps weep (article)
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On the subject of controversial public figures...
on a day which sees the funeral of Bob Crow in
East London - accompanied by eulogies of thanks
and praise from vested interest parties, I recall
the contrasting view of a retired mechanical
engineer (London Transport) whose own view of the
man was far from forgiving let alone admiring
when the name was mentioned in his presence.
There are always two sides to any story, it seems.
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Kenneth Eaton-Dykes
Mon 24th Mar 2014 12:06
Don't usually do this but I feel compelled to say
I was lucky enough to be last night, at the Ring'O'Bells, for what, was for me, one of the best gatherings ever. Every attendee, twelve in all (I think) performed the most excellent and varied program of poetry to a stunningly high standard. presided over entertainingly as usual, by the lovely Lorraine, and the not quite as lovely Norman.
Featured poet Peter Slater showed his versatility
brilliantly with a with a variety of pieces made
even more appealing by the quality of his presentation. This I might add, could be deservedly said, without exception, of every performer on the night.
Special thanks to the talented Chris and Natalie for making the long but very worthwhile trip from
Liverpool, to entertain us.
And for those who didn't come. "Don't know what you missed"
Review is about Write Out Loud - Middleton on 23 Mar 2014 (event)
Yes, enjoyable ditty this - nice one
Comment is about It Must Be The Taste (blog)
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Dear Arsehole, you holy mother of shit.........I'm up your creek, without a paddle.......I've been up there, a few times Holy arsehole, I love you..................All hail dear arsehole, all hail holy arsehole,all hail dear arsehole!
Comment is about joe ranter (poet profile)
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You can find more of my poetry including some videos by searching for my name DAVID SUBACCHI on line.
Comment is about THE OLD COMMODORE (blog)
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Sun 23rd Mar 2014 17:37
"Them as lives longest learns most" as they say, Harry. (TB proved an exception to the rule)
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<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 15:12
very humorous Margaret.
You hum it and I'll play.x
Comment is about It Must Be The Taste (blog)
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<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 15:06
your best to date Frederick.x
Comment is about Morning Commute (blog)
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 15:04
Hi Mikey.A great answering back against the worst.x
Comment is about The Earths Core (blog)
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John,
I heard him twice talking to a captive audience of young (mainly socialist) union
members, and I repeat:
He was a completely boring young fart who (like it said on his bottle) `matured` into a completely boring old fart.
All he ever did was repeat his mantra over and over again
You are quite right about him and his ilk nearly sinking the Labour party without trace.
Comment is about Ben (blog)
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<Deleted User> (4172)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 13:34
One could say of this post: "It's the business"!
Comment is about Parking is such sweet sorrow: Sainsbury's row in Hebden Bridge inspires Winston Plowes (article)
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One of these days you're going to get run over.
A succinct description of so many young people these days. In a world of their own (by choice of course) almost in hiding. I wonder why?
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THFC makes me weep, eh? JC
Comment is about If you have tears, prepare to shed them now: the poetry that makes chaps weep (article)
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I take the view that poetry should make you...
blink,
think,
drink.
Or all three, if you've a mind to!!
Comment is about If you have tears, prepare to shed them now: the poetry that makes chaps weep (article)
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Jesus wept.
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Sun 23rd Mar 2014 12:08
<Deleted User> (12036)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 11:33
Great piece of writing!
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<Deleted User> (12036)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 11:30
<Deleted User> (12036)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 11:26
There's a lot of stuff on this site that makes me weep.
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<Deleted User> (10841)
Sun 23rd Mar 2014 11:13
I really love the Rhythm and sentiment of this, I'm sure Bob is looking from where ever he is beyond the veil and smiling.
Comment is about For Bob Crow (blog)
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Absolutely, FH. Once again, many thanks for your kind comments.
Mc - (I love it!)
Comment is about Ben (blog)
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Chris Co
Tue 25th Mar 2014 13:26
Hi Harry, could you check your email. Both myself and Kemal Houghton have been trying to contact you. I have sent photographs of yourself taken at the spoke - very good ones, I think you'll like and also details of Chester Poets. Kemal, I think wanted to speak to you about the possibility of going on his radio show with your poetry.
Hope all is well...love to you and Yvonne from me and my better looking half :)
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