Its very quirky
They say youll never have a thought that someone hasnt had before, but I think you came close
Comment is about How can a blind person use the NHS bowel cancer screening kit? (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
A lifetime ago Dave
Thanks again for the encouragement
By the way when you dropped me off the other night and made the comment "you will be wrong" and I smiled and said "I know". I wasnt making light of it. I really do know....
I'd already written something that day in an email.
At times it seems that my life journey is a series of failures holding varying degrees of severity and all I have to hold me together while travelling this wonderful tapestry of almost unending fuck ups is the adhesive of good intention along with a stoicism that is almost belligerently defiant in the fact that I choose to smile at each and every fuck up and move onto the next without anxiety or anticipation. Maybe this is a victory in itself?
Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Chris,
A merry Christmas and a happy new year to you,
Glenys, and Natalie, from me and Yvonne...Hope the venues go from strength to strength in 2113.
Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)
Original item by Chris Co
Welcome Ged. That first afternoon at the Sudley seems a while ago now
Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)
Original item by Ged Thompson
tony sheridan
Sun 23rd Dec 2012 20:12
A Snow Patrol fan? Keep on writing. Take care, Tony.
Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)
Original item by Ged Thompson
tony sheridan
Sun 23rd Dec 2012 19:56
Nice one Ged. I agree with Isobel. A two pronged sword? I think it is a fantastic feeling when the words start flowing! Take care, Tony.
Comment is about The Seer (blog)
Original item by Ged Thompson
tony sheridan
Sun 23rd Dec 2012 19:27
Nice one Ged! His truck, just runs on love. Great line! Take care, Tony.
Comment is about Brum (blog)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Posted the written one, not sure if I have a vid but will look X
Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Hello Love X
Comment is about Charlotte Henson: Vocabaret, Prestwich Book Festival June 2012 (photo)
Thank you Hugh, your encouragement is always welcome! I am hoping someone will dare to publish Katypoetess in 2013 : ) x
Comment is about hugh (poet profile)
Original item by hugh
Thankyou, both of you. You're very right Isobel but to the degree that Poets dont make any money from poetry. What we have in this case is someone who works for the NHS but has there fingers in others pies ie working privately selling art and ideas to other hospitals/ establishments and also having a hand (complete control) in who gets awarded the contracts to have work such as this installed in such places.
Now if such a person would use this control to edit a poets work in the fashion that they would remove the Title, Note of dedication and Poets name. It would indicate that they may have a motive for this rather than it just being really bad artistic etiquette and border line disrespectful to both the myself and the nurses.
That aside this issue was only foot note Its about the work itself.
Love you Isobel XXXX
Comment is about Ward 34 (blog)
Original item by Ged Thompson
I think the subject of your poem would understand why you should be so determined to protect what you value! Good for you - and for "Tommy"!!
Comment is about Ward 34 (blog)
Original item by Ged Thompson
I don't recall my mother (6 children and an infant mortality) having her own mother look after her children. There is certainly truth in this poem...from personal observation. And let's just remember that tragic little girl in Portugal who didn't even have a grandparent to look after her while her own parents were out having a good time!
Comment is about Abandonment (blog)
Original item by Tom Chapman
Don't think you should be on here Katy,you should be writing scripts for Hollywood movies.Sooo much action brilliantly and vividly described in so few words.We are reading on here the words of a genius.Well done !!!!!!!
Comment is about Gentleman Caller (blog)
Original item by Katy Megan
Well done Kingsland for a very worthwhile collaboration. I really hope that we can do more things like this. Best wishes to all involved.
Regards,
A.E.
Comment is about Poetic magic and sparkle to you at Christmas (article)
Original item by Julian Jordon
That's lovely to hear and to think that the children could have been inspired like that.
Happy Christmas to everyone at Kingsland and all those involved in the project.
Isobel x
Comment is about Poetic magic and sparkle to you at Christmas (article)
Original item by Julian Jordon
I don't think many people make money out of poetry Ged - but I can understand how you would find the omission of your dedication upsetting.
It's good to remember those who made sacrifices on our behalf. I'm glad such war poetry is still written.
Comment is about Ward 34 (blog)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Enjoyed this Ged - you perform it very well.
I know you are talking about seeing in a spiritual sense, but I think many poets see what others don't.
Poetry can be a curse in itself at times - something you could do with switching off - also something that pains you when it won't switch on.
Comment is about The Seer (blog)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Hi Ged - good to see you on here! Thanks for taking a look at some of my work - glad you liked it.
I hope you enjoy WOL as much as me. It can get a bit addictive at times - your wife will probably end up cursing it! LOL
You should post that lovely poem you wrote about your son - that was a very moving performance piece.
Isobel x
Comment is about Ged Thompson (poet profile)
Original item by Ged Thompson
Lovely. This has indeed added magic and sparkle.
May peace and creativity continue...
Comment is about Poetic magic and sparkle to you at Christmas (article)
Original item by Julian Jordon
I really like this it reminds me of a quote I love
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”
Its very comforting as is your poem XXXXXX
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
<Deleted User> (6895)
Sat 22nd Dec 2012 23:15
How the flip we nearly missed this gem Noris,only goes to prove that its time for us old stiffs to get ourselves booked into specsavers asap!
Your best one ever-fantastic!!xx
Comment is about My poetry is ... (blog)
Original item by Noris Roberts
Mix = put together; blend; mingle; associate...
as you have with the acceptance of Jesus Christ (Christmas) and the sun, the seasons and the universe we know. That was how I interpreted it...thanks.
MC
Comment is about The 22nd of December (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Thank you dear Tony! Merry Christmas to you!
Comment is about The 22nd of December (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
tony sheridan
Sat 22nd Dec 2012 19:25
Beautiful. Have a great Christmas. Take care, Tony.
Comment is about The 22nd of December (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
tony sheridan
Sat 22nd Dec 2012 19:22
Mix? I don't think so. Merry Christmas, my dear friend!
Comment is about The 22nd of December (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
<Deleted User> (10062)
Sat 22nd Dec 2012 18:12
Bitingly poignant last line.
Another belter.
Comment is about This is the start (blog)
Original item by Wez Jefferies
It's probably the highly sophisticated search engines that know what your preferences are Anthony. It will be more to do with your viewing habits rather than Steves ;;)
For some reason I see handsome single middle aged men on dating site adverts every time I log on - can't think why!
Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
A timely and enjoyable mix of religious belief
and the reality of the universe as we know it.
Merry Christmas, Larisa!
Comment is about The 22nd of December (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
A timely and enjoyable mix of religious belief
and the reality of the universe as we know it.
Merry Christmas, Larisa!
Comment is about The 22nd of December (blog)
Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska
Everyone can write poetry. Just as everyone can take photos or draw or even make music.
Not everyone can write good poetry, draw like Picasso, take photos like Don McCullin or play piano like Ylang-Ylang.
Then of course, there's the question of who decides what good poetry is... can't say personally that Fiona Sampson's idea of good poetry is the same as mine...
Comment is about Fiona Sampson to launch new poetry magazine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Mr Anthony, sir, gobsmackingly wizardacious. God knows how long it took you.
Superb.
Comment is about PARTY! (a shameless re-post!) (blog)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
Hello Cathy. Many thanks for your kind comments on And Trio's.
I am embarrassed by the sentiments of some of the commentors who have all assumed that the piece is biographical.
I will of course explain to each, however I have not experienced a tragedy, but have merely been inspired by the potential of one.
Thank you once again for your feedback.
Very best regards,
Graham
Comment is about Cathy Crabb (poet profile)
Original item by Cathy Crabb
Hello Tom. Many thanks for your kind comments on And Trio's.
I am embarrassed by the sentiments of some of the commentors who have all assumed that the piece is biographical.
I will of course explain to each, however I have not experienced a tragedy, but have merely been inspired by the potential of one.
Thank you once again for your feedback.
Very best regards,
Graham
Comment is about Tom Chapman (poet profile)
Original item by Tom Chapman
Hello Mike. Many thanks for your kind comments on And Trio's.
I am embarrassed by the sentiments of some of the commentors who have all assumed that the piece is biographical.
I will of course explain to each, however I have not experienced a tragedy, but have merely been inspired by the potential of one.
Thank you once again for your feedback.
Very best regards,
Graham
Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)
Original item by Noetic-fret!
Hello Anthony. Many thanks for your kind comments on And Trio's.
I am embarrassed by the sentiments of some of the commentors who have all assumed that the piece is biographical.
I will of course explain to each, however I have not experienced a tragedy, but have merely been inspired by the potential of one.
Thank you once again for your feedback.
Very best regards,
Graham
Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
Crumbs - it's nice to see you turn your hand to something serious John - and boy this is serious.
Your poem has caught the mood of how I have been feeling for a long time. 'We have seen the best of our times' is a quote from King Lear, if I remember correctly. That thought often goes round in my head - just how lucky I was to be born at the time that I was born. I'm also very fearful for my children - for all the reasons you go into in your poem.
Unlike MC and AE, I don't read your poem as just an indictment of bankers and successive governments. I think the problems are much bigger than that. The banking fiasco hasn’t helped. Every man and his dog going to University to study shitty tin pot courses, probably hasn’t helped either. But one of the biggest challenge we face for the future is, too many people for the resources of a small country – that coupled with their big expectations. Those are my cheery thoughts on the subject anyway.
Comment is about The Fairytale of New Britain (Lucky Man) (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
And a happy Christmas and New Year to you too Anthony!
Phew - this is an epic poem - it must have taken ages to write - great humour in it though!
And yes - it's high time a woman got the big job!
xx
Comment is about PARTY! (a shameless re-post!) (blog)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
A.E. - thanks for your comment about my carol.
It is doubly pleasurable to get positive feedback from those whose work I also enjoy.
I was blessed with inspiration in getting the
words and "traditional" feel I sought and hope
to get it commercially recorded one of these
days. It's about "travelling in hope", I guess.
Enjoy your Christmas!
Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
tony sheridan
Fri 21st Dec 2012 19:26
Hi Anthony. Thanks for your comments on Christine. I am working on this poem. The song version will be on my profile page sometime after Christmas. Take care, Tony.
Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
I really enjoyed this too Mike.
I would have preferred a shorter musical intro, possibly cos I'm more of a poet than a musician and I was keen to hear the words. I think the style of music suited the post war stress syndrome that I think you are trying to convey.
I would also like to have seen the words so I could read and let them run over me at the same time - but that's just my personal opinion.
As Anthony says, it's very well put together and innovative.
Comment is about Sitrep dnb stylee (blog)
Original item by Noetic-fret!
John, you gotta play me that next time we meet! I'm not sure if I know the Cat Stevens' song, but I loathe the WCW excuse for a poem with passion.
Comment is about The Red Wheelbarrow (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sweet child
Sore bum
Can't sit
On new
Cushioned chair.
Comment is about Suite child of mine (blog)
Original item by hugh
Ged Thompson
Mon 24th Dec 2012 01:45
AHHHHHHH
Thats lovely, well done mate
Comment is about However it may seem. (blog)