i love how 'he drank the sea'. wonderful. thank you for hsaring this

Comment is about Fusion (blog)

Original item by Ali Taha Alnobani

great idea to write about these landscapes you so love

Comment is about The Beck Stone (blog)

Original item by Graham Ramsden

Thanks Harry.

Comment is about Jules (blog)

Original item by Neil Fawcett

Thanks for the comment on Sexy at Sixty Dave..

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Saleema's poem is from an exercise at Cartwheel Arts Tell Us Another One local writing group in Deeplish, Rochdale.
Anyone who has the language skills is welcome to have a go at altering the Urdu text. click on <Edit translation> above and have a go. View history allows you to see what changes have been made before, and lets others see what changes you have made.

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Hello Hidden Girl,

I have read all your works this month, and all of them have touched me. I have read many poets in here since coming here in 2007, there have been some good ones and some good tryers. I think my work meanders between the two. However, of the many poets of whose work I have read, your words come closest to reminding me of myself. I can really identify with your poetry, and I know full well heartache and pain. I know it's difficult in this world, particularly when parameters of life seem geared up to give you a bashing. Just know hidden girl that you're not alone in your pain and although some poets write many a mundane work, i think your words resemble a lot of what people feel. You shouldn't stay hidden but there, you have your reasons. I say this because you should be expressing your work to many 'out there.' Because many find it difficult to truly say what they mean whereas your work, as i have said earlier; resembles how many people feel.

Nice work, truly understandable in this world.

Stay well, be encouraged to write more and know, around the corner there may be a spring and a summer for you.

Best wishes,

Mike

x

Comment is about MY EMPTY ESCAPE (blog)

Original item by HIDDENGIRL

*He is also said to have also denounced "all Arab governments" as "indiscriminate thieves".*

A judgement hardly exclusive to Arab governments.

Comment is about Qatari poet's life sentence cut to 15 years (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

As well as being hugely overrated, John Lennon was a rather violent, hate-filled individual. And the 60s themselves were in reality racist, sexist and intolerant, at least in Britain, with its 'no coloreds need apply' notices and other forms of discrimination. A cursory glance at the present Cabinet (not to mention the media, business and nearly everything else) proves that the 60s did not greatly weaken class distinction in the UK, as is so often claimed. It is high time people stood up to these weary and discredited myths...

Comment is about Newspaper Taxis - Poetry After the Beatles: ed. Bowen, Furniss, Woolley (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Good one John. Well we did 'em! Although a bit too close for comfort.

Come on you Spurs!

Comment is about WonderBale (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

thank you

Comment is about Pros&Coms (poet profile)

Original item by Pros&Coms

JC - on the song side...here's an interesting
analogy.
Arsenal could be singing "My Defences Are Down"
- right? And the writer of that song: Irving
Berlin...or as he was born - Israel Baline!
Maybe too close to Bale-ine for the Gunners and
their oh-so-patient fans.
Harry - how about (and say it quickly)...
When you can kick a ball as far as
The likes of Liverpool's Suarez
You'll keep them near the top
And be king of the Kop!

Comment is about WonderBale (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I really like your landscape poetry, Graham. 'Words pouring from the stone' is a fabulous final line.I wonder though if you might consider dropping the three 'the's in the second line to improve the rhythm. There may be one or two definite and indefinite articles that could be lost elsewhere, too. I just think it would help you focus on the landscape even more.

Comment is about The Beck Stone (blog)

Original item by Graham Ramsden

Verse one

asks a question

Verse two

you still enjoy

Verse three

asks the question with more intent

Verse four

without the dream
without the lust
without the secret
love still fucking hurts

Comment is about The Cottage II (blog)

Original item by Katy Megan

The Blue Cat would be a purrrrfect choice for such an event hope it opens soon.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

I express my respect to Write Out Loud

Comment is about Ali Taha Alnobani (poet profile)

Original item by Ali Taha Alnobani

Thank you very much, we very much loved being part of the event.

Comment is about Brother G and the Trouble (poet profile)

Original item by Brother G and the Trouble

David Andrew and I were here last night on our never-ending tour of London venues. More Poetry at the Coffee Shop is welcoming, relaxed, and intimate. Guest Louise Warren's poems plus open micers; interesting sounds from Brother G and the Trouble; and pleasurable harmonies from Tim and Mel.

Review is about More Poetry on 4 Mar 2013 (event)

David Andrew and I enjoyed your pieces at More Poetry last night. More, please!

Comment is about Brother G and the Trouble (poet profile)

Original item by Brother G and the Trouble

John,
Trying to think of rhymes for Saurez...
but nothings comin` (never mind even tryin` to think of a tune.)

That fourth place has disappeared into the far
distance.

Comment is about WonderBale (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I like the way the three beat last lines `sum`the preeceeding four beat three lines of the stanzas.Also the history/seasonal `fetches` into the poem.

It`s not `soppy`

Comment is about Jules (blog)

Original item by Neil Fawcett

I am going to do such a book anyway, but we would need to sell an awful lot of them! The Blue Cat in Heaton Moor may be doing poetry events when it reopens. Of course, it would be a bit of a trek for most people and an 'open' venue.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thanks Isobel...managed to upload a quick audio file as well.

Comment is about Baking bread in Birkenhead (blog)

Original item by Emlyn

Is there any human rights organisation picking this up (like Avaaz)and petitioning on this man's behalf? Is there any way of sending messages of support?

Comment is about Qatari poet's life sentence cut to 15 years (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Hazel

I enjoyed this and concur with the sentiments!!

Dave (age 60)

Comment is about Sexy at Sixty to (Sexy at Seventy) (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

Yes - I like this one too, Emlyn. It is quirky and beneath the humour, you can feel for that man, trying to do his best for the boys.

I like the way you come full circle to the bread and like Anthony's suggestion of adding 'in Birkenhead'. I can imagine it would perform well, with the pauses in the right places.

Comment is about Baking bread in Birkenhead (blog)

Original item by Emlyn

Thanks for your witty comments folks! - Life is definately a Peach lol.

Comment is about Let's Get Fruity (blog)

Original item by Tom Doolan

Thanks for the kind words Anthony, I have emailed an audio to you...that is about the limit of my technological mastery.

Comment is about Baking bread in Birkenhead (blog)

Original item by Emlyn

thanks dave, im not about to be sensible with it so it should be ok raw and unpolished..im glad you like it x

Comment is about Corinth (relist) (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

merci francine, il ya toujours une passion à la folie :) x

Comment is about Corinth (relist) (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

Its a bike rack haha. I think it was in Settle on a camping trip.

Comment is about Martin Bailey (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Bailey

Just an idea for finding funds for the Art Gallery.

What does everyone think of putting all our collage poems together in a book which John wants to do but the money go to keep our club going on a Monday night - - - just a thought.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Thanks Martin.

Is that a bike rack or a zimmer frame supporting you. It looks a nice place where ever you are

Comment is about Martin Bailey (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Bailey

hi Dave

Thank you for your comments - will look at re-drafting that line too!

Katy

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

I have to agree - awesome photo!
And whoever took it is ace ; )

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Hot rats :D I quite like rats. But if they p iss on your dinner they got to go. We used to hide our food in the trees in Ireland and lock up the milk with a padlock. Some suggested rat traps but i believe the rats are always there before us.we have to adapt to them.as a symbol the rat low in status yet fixed with the intelligence of a pack.some men live like rats. These I don't like. Let them in and they'll have all their mates round to poison your pantry and watch you die. Sniffin around for what they can take while your breathin. Death drenched. Some men watch you for what they can drag back to the sewer.they cant help it they have partly rodents brains and no backbone,not even a nice stash just a smell and bad teeth :D

Comment is about 40 rats. again. (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

Thank you Chris.

Comment is about Running Man (blog)

Hi Dan - love your work. Hope you are enjoying the site!

Comment is about Dan Whitaker (poet profile)

Original item by Dan Whitaker

I liked listening to this very much - lovely poem beautifully read.

Comment is about A story to the plants, that made them blush. Teaser (blog)

Original item by Dan Whitaker

I hope John Coopey is a friend of yours - he's being very rude! (As usual! ;)

Comment is about A story to the plants, that made them blush. Teaser (blog)

Original item by Dan Whitaker

Hi Graham - a very warm welcome to WOL. I enjoyed the wonderful density of the imagery in these poems. It would be lovely to see some posted in the blogs section - poems there seem to get read by more people, and hopefully appreciated too.

Comment is about Graham Ramsden (poet profile)

Original item by Graham Ramsden

Sixty is supposed to be the sexiest age where a lifetime's experience kicks in. Your last line shouls therefore be positive rather than one made for cheap laughs.

Comment is about Sexy at Sixty to (Sexy at Seventy) (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

It sounds like a dream - representative of the need to escape something in life that traps or cages. Enjoyed the language.

Best

Chris

Comment is about Running Man (blog)

Beautifully written - a capturing of life rather than an acceptance of fate.

Best

Chris

Comment is about VISIT TO THE AUDIOLOGY CLINIC, 1973 (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Me too

Comment is about VISIT TO THE AUDIOLOGY CLINIC, 1973 (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Dave
many thanks for your kind comments regarding ' A Step Towards Winter' - much appreciated
cheers
Ian

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi Harry
many thanks for your kind comments on 'Step Towards Winter' - it means a lot when other poets recognise the intricacies of structured verse. I really appreciate your comments.
Cheers
Ian

Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

What a moving poem. Like Cathy says, it makes you think about the senses you take for granted.

You've taught me a new word - I'd never heard of an anechoic chamber before and I loved the range and variety of sounds you inluded also.

The only thing I would possibly change is the last line, where the meaning is already implicit. I think you could express the horror of that in a different way.

Being nosey now - did it ever come to pass, or has medical advance circumvented deafness? I'd like to think it had.

Comment is about VISIT TO THE AUDIOLOGY CLINIC, 1973 (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

A really strong, evocative poem. Weakest line, for me, is 'insecurity and fear still roam' which seems to interrupt the flow. But that's a minor point when there's much else that works so well. If this is current and personal I hope you can work it out Katy.

Comment is about The Cottage II (blog)

Original item by Katy Megan

Kudos to all who are recognised - and a massive thank you to Greg Freeman for writing such interesting and informative articles!

Comment is about Rise is debut collection from Darren Thomas (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

En parlant de la dernière ligne...
je l'aime un peu, beaucoup, passionnément, à la folie ; )

Comment is about Corinth (relist) (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond