tony sheridan
Tue 9th Apr 2013 15:50
Well said Laura!! Take care, Tony.
Comment is about Dear Margaret (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
tell that to miners and other production workers who had their lives dedstroyed by her policies and stubborn refusal to recognise the 'working' class. Very difficult to look after your family or others when your livelihood is smasshed in front of you. Unfortunately too many people took her literally in 'looking after themselves' at the exclusion of others - I'm happy that you didn't MC - but the majority DID and that's why we have the society we have today.
Ian
Comment is about THATCHER - IN PASSING (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Maggie Thatcher was vilified for her comment about "society" but how much attention was given when she went on to stress the value and importance of the individual taking control of and responsibility for his or her life. This was mendaciously commented on as "selfishness". Bilge! It is common sense that if you look after yourself and your future, you are in a position to look after OTHERS...a point so conveniently missed by critics. I started work at 16 and now I can help family (and others) because of early sacrifice and foresight. In bygone days, this was expected as a part of wider "family responsibility", something that many in modern times, by their own chosen life-styles, have moved away from, encouraged by the something for nothing culture that has emerged in my adult lifetime.
Comment is about THATCHER - IN PASSING (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Poignant & true, Laura. This media salivation is sickening when the toll of destruction and misery she oversaw is taken in the balance.
Ian
Comment is about Dear Margaret (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Aye, she was very good at that
Comment is about Goodbye Maggie Thatcher (blog)
Original item by Andy N
At last the Iron Lady's days are over
Shed no tears at her departure
For all the good she did, she left as bad
Don't be mournful, don't be sad
Speak no evil of the dead,
Just remember what she said.
There's no such thing as a community,
The selfish gene seeks its immunity
From the problems of society;
We live in fear of Thatcher's legacy!
Comment is about THATCHER - IN PASSING (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
<Deleted User> (4172)
Tue 9th Apr 2013 09:41
She did do well, for herself and all of her millionaire friends. I wouldn't be surprised if she's already closed down half of the furnaces in hell and that she'll privatize the others. Still her legacy lives on with Cameron and his cronies still doing her work by trampling on the less fortunate in our society.
Comment is about THATCHER - IN PASSING (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks for commenting on my coat poem Yvonne and apologies for the delay in my thanking you - things are a little manic over school holidays and I forget to do things.
Your comment was bang on - and my pockets are full of loose buttons :) x
Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)
Original item by Yvonne Brunton
Excellent tribute, 'Arry.
I hope it got you some beer and grub.
Comment is about four from the Gazebo menu Epic (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
Hi Brian thank you for your comment on Irish Sea - glad you liked, Katy
Comment is about BRIAN EVANS (poet profile)
Original item by BRIAN EVANS
thanks again Yvonne - glad you liked 'jigsaw' - I would have put it in the competition but I'd already submitted 'in the frame' so felt it wasn't right to send in a second
Ian
Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)
Original item by Yvonne Brunton
Really enjoyed these poems, love the use of full and slant rhyme and the word play and diverse imagery. Do you perform these poems?
I especially enjoyed Her Habitat as it turns dark with the minute description of the spider's habitat.
Thanks for posting, I will be reading them again
Pauline
Comment is about Charlie Sparkinson (poet profile)
Original item by Charlie Sparkinson
tony sheridan
Mon 8th Apr 2013 09:07
Thanks alex. Take care, Tony.
Comment is about 3 gifts for tony sheridan (blog)
Thanks very much Charlie. I have exactly the same thing re days of the week - although my Tuesday is maroon ...
Lovely to have your comment x
Comment is about Synaesthetes night out at Cafe Oto (blog)
Original item by pauline sewards
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 23:11
I is 'ungry for more H!.x
Comment is about four from the Gazebo menu Epic (blog)
Original item by Harry O`N eill
you are very welcome Pete ye i did enjoy B
Comment is about BRIAN EVANS (poet profile)
Original item by BRIAN EVANS
Evening B.
Glad you enjoyed reading WONDERING.More importantly .... thanks for your kind comment, I REALLY appreciate it mate.
Thanks again
Pete The Bus Driving Poet.
Comment is about BRIAN EVANS (poet profile)
Original item by BRIAN EVANS
very well composed, and beautifully written congrats. Peter B
Comment is about WONDERING (blog)
Original item by Pete Slater
Ah John, "Don't look twice its Celulite" is
a wonderful take on a song by his Bobness
the Zimmer frame man !
regards Paul
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
Original item by John Coopey
Hello MC,
Glad you liked,"Don't Think Twice..."
I myself was rather pleased with it technically although I always make the mistake of posting stuff as soon as I've written it - then decide there were lots of bits I could have improved.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Hi Solar, thanks for your comment!x
Comment is about Charlie Blagger (blog)
Original item by Paul Maxey
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 16:53
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 16:51
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 16:41
From nursery rhymes on, kids love the rhythm and rhyme still found in poetry. As they grow older, they can be introduced to more relaxed forms that may exercise the memory. It follows that having been exposed to the variety, youngsters might feel able, indeed keen, to write their own stuff. Mr Heaney is right in his stated belief that the younger the better when it comes to learning (almost anything for that matter!). As for Lord Derby's yawning(!) - check Youtube for the variety of uploads of, and hits on, this venerable old music hall song. It should teach us something about staying around and being remembered/enjoyed. I agree with JC about getting stuff into schools and will be offering free volumes of my own collection of verse/lyrics to a local school for its use. They can only say no.
Comment is about Poems by heart help develop 'cultural ear', says Heaney (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 16:39
Marvellously 'pieced' together Winston
reminds me of 'Family values'by Maureen Duffy.x
Comment is about Never - (blog)
Original item by Winston Plowes
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 16:35
haha!....still no dents in your armour Racheal!x
Comment is about go to the woods (relist) (blog)
Original item by Rachel Bond
thank you soalr...they dont know whats good for em ;)
Comment is about go to the woods (relist) (blog)
Original item by Rachel Bond
<Deleted User> (9882)
Sun 7th Apr 2013 16:08
I also thought the deluge of comments would have appeared by now,
my opinion of this poem Racheal....
FANTAZMAGORICAL-and then some!x
Comment is about go to the woods (relist) (blog)
Original item by Rachel Bond
Inspired by Cathy Bryant's poem Take -
Comment is about Never - (blog)
Original item by Winston Plowes
I shall look forward to hearing more tomorrow evening!
Comment is about Heaton Arts Trail (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
To answer your question MC, I'd say it depends on how it's done. When you are taking the mick out of anyone there's always a fine line - for me at least.
I think I don't like this one because it seems so very personal - one woman being undressed and scorned. I suppose I find it hard cos that woman could be any number of friends of mine - very many of us carry a few extra pounds and how many people would survive that kind of close up scrutiny?
I know John won't mind me commenting negatively cos I think he's robust enough to take it - just as I am. As I said earlier, I like very much of John's work, which is why I often comment on it. In any case, I seem to be the lone voice in the wilderness - perhaps I'm the one with the faulty sense of humour :)
Comment is about Don't Look Twice - It's Cellulite (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
tony sheridan
Sat 6th Apr 2013 23:31
We all " pass the buck! " Nice one. Take care, Tony.
Comment is about OPPRESSORS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I like this, John. Some good images there.
Comment is about The Daily Mail's our Bible (blog)
Original item by John Darwin
Hi Yvonne
Seems the challenge worked. Glad you like the result. I was pleased myself (is that too much ego?)Thanks for the positive comments, they give me the idea I must be doing something right.
Cheers.
Pete.
Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)
Original item by Yvonne Brunton
Yes I did. You can find out more here:
http://www.facebook.com/HeatonsArtsTrail?fref=ts
We are not being asked to leave the Gallery yet but it would be wise to think and plan ahead. If alternative venues are available, we should consider them. Also, collaborative activities with artists and sculptors are intrinsically enjoyable.
Comment is about Heaton Arts Trail (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
You can find more of my poetry including some videos by searching on SUBACCHI+POET
Comment is about AMERICANO (blog)
Original item by David Subacchi
I wonder,did John write this? Sounds very interesting both from the poetry point of view and the artists. Can you tell me how to find out more?
I dont think Kro bar is an accessible venue at present - it has lots of stairs, dont know about the Blue Cat, more likely to be accessible. There are lots of venues in the Heatons and the area would suit me fine, but will other people be able to get to that area easily? Are we being asked to leave the Art Gallery?
Maggie
Comment is about Heaton Arts Trail (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
we choose the risk - to take or shun
chances taken, lost or won
but has the horse with muscles strained
had risk assessment fully explained?
a racehorse lives to race and run
and not be put in a sesame bun.
Comment is about LIFE'S A RISK! (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Love the last 3 lines. A good read. Surprised you've not entered it in the comp.
Comment is about Jigsaw (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Now you feel
The money burning
A hole in
Your future
Love this line it echos the desperation and cynicism of the whole mortgage cycle. Love the whole poem. You've definitely got a way with words and poetry.
Comment is about REPOSSESSION DEPRESSION. (blog)
Original item by Pete Slater
<Deleted User> (10123)
Sat 6th Apr 2013 10:37
Got it! The person working for the newspaper who gathers up all the letter 'O' and puts them under a steam iron - that's who is the 'O' presser - Oh shit, missed the point again, never mind, ta muchly, nick.
Comment is about OPPRESSORS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
<Deleted User> (10123)
Sat 6th Apr 2013 10:32
More handouts? - Bah, humbug! - but really it's very good, ta muchly, nick.
Comment is about Citizen's Lament (blog)
Original item by Yvonne Brunton
<Deleted User> (10123)
Sat 6th Apr 2013 10:28
the pleasures of age are increasing 'in creasing' ta muchly, more please, nick.
Comment is about Don't Look Twice - It's Cellulite (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (10123)
Sat 6th Apr 2013 10:20
TC hast thou resorted to my level? - Hurrah! ta Nick.
Comment is about Chin up chaps (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
John Togher
Tue 9th Apr 2013 16:13
Compere for the night is Paul Blackburn.
Comment is about Write Out Loud at Wigan on Thursday (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman