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Andy N

Mon 30th Dec 2013 12:51

i can relate to this. seen a few christmas like this with memories of my own family.

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Andy N

Mon 30th Dec 2013 12:51

lot said in a few words, lory. i can relate to this. lovely (if that is the right word).

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Dave Morgan

Mon 30th Dec 2013 11:01

Hear,hear...makes the poetry world sound quite exciting and unexpectedly topical. Echoing Isabel Wigan continues to be the liveliest and most irreverent of nights, obviously not everyone's cup of tea, but with a high premium on entertainment and audience involvement.

Well done Greg.

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Greg Freeman

Mon 30th Dec 2013 10:54

It's been good looking back. I've had great fun, along with other Write Out Loud correspondents, in covering all this in the past year. And yes, Julian, I have alerted the necessary media - twice! - in case they weren't paying sufficient attention first time around.

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Mon 30th Dec 2013 10:31

Greg, a magnificently written, superbly conceived piece. You should have down this professionally you know! I hope you have FB and Twatted it?

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David Subacchi

Sun 29th Dec 2013 21:09

Thank you very much Patricia and Stefan and best wishes for 2014.

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John Coopey

Sun 29th Dec 2013 17:42

My subtlety didn't fool you then, Steve. Thanks for reading and commenting.

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Steve Higgins

Sun 29th Dec 2013 11:31

Wrap -rap -Hey, I've just got it! Great one dude . .

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Lory Gaur

Sun 29th Dec 2013 07:59

thank u so much.. :)
i sure like the idea of more morphine :P

besties to you too... :)

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Sun 29th Dec 2013 07:17

a nice piece of work - the last stanza pretty much sums up the motif

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Steve Higgins

Sun 29th Dec 2013 06:52

The first two verses came straight out of my pen and sat in my notebook for a considerable time while I worked out what was to come next. I did think of ending after verse four as I wasn't quite so happy with the last part but your suggestion is excellent. Many thanks MC.

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Paul Sands

Sun 29th Dec 2013 00:33

Thank you

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Sun 29th Dec 2013 00:33

Indeed the inaction of that bomb WAS a miracle!
we went to Malta years ago and actually have a photo of our children stood next to it-some size it is and all! it would most certainly have completely blown that beautiful building to bits.

Good poem David-all the best to you for 2014.xx

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Sun 29th Dec 2013 00:21

'maybe its you,'....me? me?.. old Mr Wilde?
oh go on then let it be me-then you would need morphine-haha! cute poem Lory.

Best to you for 2014 from the old duffers.xx

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Sun 29th Dec 2013 00:13

awww!! lovely poem Jane and soo nice to see you blogging again (wasnt meant to rhyme but hey! it just comes natural-haha)we wish you and yours all the very best for the coming New year.xx

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Sat 28th Dec 2013 22:47

woahhh!!I nearly missed this beaut!

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Sat 28th Dec 2013 21:49

this fab piece is sooo worthy of me having to put my continental cocktail and say once again-WOW!

Best wishes for the New Year
O writer of excellence.x

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Nigel Astell

Sat 28th Dec 2013 17:52

Up and down that snow white hill
hope that meter was not running high
it's double rate you know Christmas time.

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Isobel

Sat 28th Dec 2013 17:40

And a Merry Christmas to you Larisa! xx

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Isobel

Sat 28th Dec 2013 17:36

That's a great review of the year Greg - you bring it all back so effortlessly!

I don't have any personal highlights - just know that I've thoroughly enjoyed all the nights at Writeoutloud Wigan (The Tudor) - poets of all different abilities and backgrounds, getting together to make great entertainment.

I really loved the Marsden jazz festival also; just wish we had one this side of the Pennines too.

Here's to 2014 - happy New Year, everyone! x

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 28th Dec 2013 16:01

I particularly like the first two verses - food
for thought and well conceived.
Not certain about the last line - my own thoughts
tend to go along with the downbeat words in the preceding line...to finish (in my mind) -
"And time can tear apart".
I guess it depends on whether you seek to finish
on an "upbeat" note.
I look forward to your work in 2014.
Cheers

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John Coopey

Fri 27th Dec 2013 17:06

Yo jivin me, ma man, MC?

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 27th Dec 2013 15:05

Hey brudda - dem lines is a riot
One day dis guy might even try it.
An' go in for de gangsta rap
If some bro hands me shit for crap!
:-)

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Lory Gaur

Fri 27th Dec 2013 14:35

Great! :)

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Fri 27th Dec 2013 14:33

Lory, content at the simultaneous loss and finding of and in another is a find! I shall use it. ;)

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Lory Gaur

Fri 27th Dec 2013 14:19

and yet you feel content.
hi tommy :)

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Fri 27th Dec 2013 14:14

It seems that there always seems to be loss in the finding... hi Lory, Tommy

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Lory Gaur

Fri 27th Dec 2013 12:29

thank u :)

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Gray Nicholls

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:34

i really like this, ian. it went in a direction i wasn't expecting which makes which in my eyes is always a good thing. good stuff man

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Gray Nicholls

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:32

there is a frozen element in this big style.

i like this as it doesn't drag the point out.

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Gray Nicholls

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:31

perfect for christmas time. love this

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Gray Nicholls

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:31

like the use of chasing patterns at the beginning of each stanza here, dave. it works really well. excellent stuff

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Andy N

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:15

hope you all had a good christmas. sorry for the quietness. had a lot on really but my schedule is a lot more manageable now so should be able to start coming down more in the new year.

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Andy N

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:11

hope you had a good christmas, nigel. sorry for the quietness. been writing a lot but not performance based / under my real name (if that makes sense) but i will be back in the new year.

speak soon

andy

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Andy N

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:09

thanks M.C. for your comment on my Christmas Poem.. I wrote it really for my partner, but she loved it that much she suggested i blog it and as i like it too, here we go. glad you like it and hope you had a good xmas / regards for next year.

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Andy N

Fri 27th Dec 2013 11:08

thanks M.C. I wrote it really for my partner, but she loved it that much she suggested i blog it and as i like it too, here we go. glad you like it and hope you had a good xmas / regards for next year.

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Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thu 26th Dec 2013 16:19

Hi, M.C.Newberry!Thank you so much for commenting on "Merry Christmas". Best wishes, Larisa
Merry Christmas to you!

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 26th Dec 2013 16:06

Personal - yet with the general appeal of
events that most of us can identify with at
this time of year.

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 26th Dec 2013 16:01

The timeless refrain of rest - then regeneration.
Earth's endless song.

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 26th Dec 2013 15:49

To your outstretched hand of greeting - a
clasp of welcome!
Merry Christmas across the miles.

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Dave Bradley

Thu 26th Dec 2013 12:00

I liked this Andy. A poem to wake one up and make one look and feel again

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Dave Bradley

Thu 26th Dec 2013 11:57

I liked this Harry. A Happy Christmas to you too. Written on Boxing day, but hey.

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M.C. Newberry

Wed 25th Dec 2013 17:20

This will surely resonate with most who read it!
It's the thought that counts!!

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Tue 24th Dec 2013 23:57

Indeed Steve (looks about) :)

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Tue 24th Dec 2013 20:52

Absolutely fantaz Paul.All the best from us.xx

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David Subacchi

Tue 24th Dec 2013 20:08

You can find more of my poetry including some videos by searching on line for DAVID SUBACCHI POET.

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Tue 24th Dec 2013 16:35

nic profil

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Tue 24th Dec 2013 16:34

very good

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Dec 2013 16:21

My "selfie" - no chance in a photography
competition? So cruel!
Then again at least I don't appear to be asking
if anyone has seen my boat?!!
Seriously, I always enjoy these little exchanges
- they make WOL so much more fun ...and help keep me on my toes - for which MANY thanks.

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M.C. Newberry

Tue 24th Dec 2013 16:13

I prefer to turn the old adage on its head:
"In the midst of death we are in life!"
And what better time to celebrate that thought?

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