As the girl herself, I have still many adventures awaiting me at the top of that steep hill: I am encouraged afresh!
Comment is about New Beginnings (blog)
Original item by Dorinda MacDowell
There is also a joke I am reminded of via your choice of illustration John:
A wman was concerned and frustrated by her husband's lack of interest in the bedroom department. She visited her GP, who advised her to make sure that when her husband returned from work she should make sure that he was instantly aroused and reminded of her needs and availability.
Before her husband was due to return home that night she stripped naked, and as he was about to put his key in the door she did a handstand against the door jamb, legs akimbo (the sight that greeted him being that in your picture.)
On opening the door he exclaimed "Blimey Vera! Comb your hair and put your teeth in, you look a right c**t!"
Apologies to all those of a sensitive disposition . . .
Comment is about The Naming of the Parts (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (9882)
Thu 13th Dec 2012 15:47
totally agree with previous comments.x
Comment is about Depression (blog)
Original item by Shirley Smothers
<Deleted User> (9882)
Thu 13th Dec 2012 15:42
That girl never left
She just waited for
The burning hot sun
To melt all snow
From deep underground to
Start yet another adventure
Up that steep hill.
Comment is about New Beginnings (blog)
Original item by Dorinda MacDowell
Bugger! You had me there, Julian! I envisaged Lord Longford and Mary Whitehouse coming up my drive!
(I suppose you were just keeping your hand in).
Comment is about The Naming of the Parts (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
John - humour - please re-read the last part of my message. :-)
Comment is about The Naming of the Parts (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Well remove, Julian, if you're not happy. I'm not precious.
Comment is about The Naming of the Parts (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A fiiting eulogy for one of our great eccentrics. Sir Patrick was obviously passionate about his subject and although he always saw himself as an "amateur" astronomer contributed greatly to the sum of cosmic knowledge; his moon maps were used by N.A.S.A. for the moon landings. His other loves were music and cricket. There is tragedy in his history too; his only love was killed in one of the blitz air raids; he would never have another relationship after this. He has been called a racist by some:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1411100/Sir-Patrick-attacked-over-racist-comments.html#
but perhaps "nationalist" would be nearer the mark. I always enjoyed his sense of fun and the ability to send himself up; showing a great enthusiasm for the many impressions and parodies of himself by various comedians.
I would like to think that something up there might be named after him in recognition of all he contributed. It says a lot that that his programme ran for so many years; an unrivalled feat, and despite this success there never seemed to be a hint of ego; many in the media could learn from that.
I'm glad I'm not the only one to feel sad at his passing - but what a legacy. Well done Isobel.
Regards,
A.E.
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
I love the sounds and images- the giggling and duck feet.
Comment is about First Foot-fall (blog)
Original item by jane wilcock
Excellent. just for consistency, you might want to change 'were' to 'are'. as Harry says, succinct.
Comment is about Eat in ! (blog)
Original item by hugh
Janice, many thanks for this review. It is great to hear what is happening across the country, and it helps all pf us wanting to promote this great live poetry movement to hear of such successful events, written about with such passion. Thank you.
Comment is about Spoken Word Supreme in Guildford (blog)
Original item by Janice Windle
On behalf of the management of Write Out Loud I must warn you that we have had a serious complaint about this, so I am looking into it.
Comment is about The Naming of the Parts (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Come with us now on a journey to Uranus...
Round the Horne, circa 1960.
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
Thanks Ann - that was a lovely link - and I'm struck by how like Churchill he looked - what a big suit!
Thanks Francine and Jane, for sharing those wonderful experiences. He was a legend. I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping no-one crawls out of the woodwork to tell me he was a paedophile. I think the pope will be one before we know it!
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
I thought it was parts of Africa that did that but it's probably more widespread.
All I can say on that subject is that I would cheerfully emasculate the barbarians capable of doing that to a woman. It's one of those subjects that makes my blood boil - even in a comedy piece.
Comment is about The Naming of the Parts (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Or there's this of course - the theme tune. I too remember The Sky at Night in the old black and white tv days - staying up to watch it with my dad. I saw Patrick Moore do his talk at Truro about 10+ years ago - and he played the zylophone too :)
http://youtu.be/8ZF4qyOPrcU
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
Isobel,
Thanks for the comments
I was trying to get five (loosely placed) beats into each line, But missed two or three of them.
Your `gripping` has made me think about the human ability to `get into` this animal predatory stuff (I mean get enthusiastic and excited about it) I wonder what it all means about what -or who - we are?
Comment is about LEO`S DREAM (blog)
hi laura...no excuses,you sound like morrisey with his stitches...brush down the poetry coat and get it on :)
glad you got the joke :)
Comment is about Pearls and Swine (blog)
Original item by Rachel Bond
tony sheridan
Wed 12th Dec 2012 19:41
Beautiful. Take care, Tony.
Comment is about New Beginnings (blog)
Original item by Dorinda MacDowell
tony sheridan
Wed 12th Dec 2012 19:35
tony sheridan
Wed 12th Dec 2012 19:30
Love it! "So they swap." Great punchline! Take care, Tony.
Comment is about Eat in ! (blog)
Original item by hugh
<Deleted User> (8659)
Wed 12th Dec 2012 15:29
Hi Tommy,
Thanks for your feedback on 'Mackerel In The Bath'. It was actually carbolic soap and a wire brush-but I couldn't get that to rhyme with 'feather'!
Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
<Deleted User> (8659)
Wed 12th Dec 2012 15:27
Hi Cathy,
Thanks for the feedback on 'Mackerel In The Bath'-I hope it made a good bedtime story!
Comment is about Cathy Crabb (poet profile)
Original item by Cathy Crabb
<Deleted User> (8659)
Wed 12th Dec 2012 15:21
Hi Hugh,
Many thanks for the feedback on 'Mackerel In The Bath'- laughter is always a good response!
Comment is about hugh (poet profile)
Original item by hugh
No event on 26th December. See you 30th January with poets:
River Wolton,
Gareth Durasow,
Maria Taylor,
Roy Marshall,
Deborah Tyler-Bennett,
Matt Merritt
Review is about Poetry By Heart on 26 Dec 2012 (event)
I have been/am very influenced by Patrick Moore and have been to his talk at Bolton twice, Currently if you get up a hill on a starry morning about 30 min before unrise,about7am, and look to the SE where the sun will rise you can see small faint Mercury at the horizon, above bright Venus and above that Saturn all in a line: then turn opp and Jupiter is bright, 4 planets in one sky!
The poem is great: hes left a black hole and Patrick may be uncovering some of the answers!
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
A wonderful tribute.
I had no idea who he was until Julian mentioned him and I looked him up.
Sounds like he was a nice man who shared his interests and passion for astronomy with a grateful and welcoming audience!
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
<Deleted User> (6895)
Tue 11th Dec 2012 22:05
ps-very nice piece of art work Shirley
the expression tells it all.xx
Comment is about Depression (blog)
Original item by Shirley Smothers
<Deleted User> (6895)
Tue 11th Dec 2012 21:57
Hi Shirley.Having,like lots of other people,been through what you are going through,we know exactly how you must feel.The last thing you need is as you state in this poem not to be told to snap out of it.It unfortunately has to run its course.Our thoughts are with you.And you should not have to concern yourself about bringing others down-it is their problem if they lack compassion and understanding.Please keep bearing the fact in mind that you WILL come out of it-and obviously,the sooner the better.Bearing in mind what you are going through,it must have taken a great deal of effort for you to take time to read our latest poem and leave such a nice comment on it-lets hope this is a sign that you are pulling out of this dark phase.
Thank you ever so much
for this sad,brave and honest poem.
We will be thinking of you-good luck!!xx
Comment is about Depression (blog)
Original item by Shirley Smothers
I listened to the children at our school sing Take That's 'Rule the World' earlier this week and found myself getting quite emotional. Patrick Moore reminds me very much of my childhood, black and white TVs and the wonder at space. The song could have been written for him so I'm adding the link - not sure if it will work. School children are a lot better at singing it but there weren't any choirs on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KII1ruAfvsg
Comment is about The Sky at Night (blog)
Original item by Isobel
Yes what a great night and an excellent collage poem love the ear phones on the image John
and may I wish everyone a happy Christmas too.
P.S thanks for the sweeties Dorinda they went down well
P.P.S yes I did ask if anyone else wanted one as I sucked on two
All the best for 2013
Comment is about Victory at Christmas - (December 2012 Collage Poem) (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Mad to go
Truth or lie
Sinner from beginner
Poetess and whore
Writer so erotic
Do some more.
Comment is about Reflection (blog)
Original item by Katy Megan
This is quite a tribute and a great, well, it seems almost a lyrical stream of consciousness piece really.
I find it amusing that he wore a monocle and looked through telescopes. is there a monocular connection do you think?
And, sorry to bang the same drum, but he was not a trained astronomer, no degree nor nowt but self-taught, like so many of us on here.
Comment is about One Fine Gentleman (blog)
Original item by Noetic-fret!
Tx Mikhail, you've turned the mood of 'blank' upside down. Like it a lot! :)
Comment is about Mikhail Smith (poet profile)
Original item by Mikhail Smith
Our Middleton night will be on Sunday 23rd, with guest James Whitrow, hope to see lots of you there for our festive poetry night x
Review is about Write Out Loud - Middleton on 23 Dec 2012 (event)
oh blimey-no more madness! i've had enough to last me a life time lol x
Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)
Original item by Anthony Emmerson
What a great meeting we had last night! - I think this must be one of the very best collage poems we've done.
And now... the following really is sincerely meant:
"I have to say, for it is true:
I thank God for each one of you"
Have a lovely, lovely Christmas and a happy new year........and here's to the next twelve months - and more - of Stockport Write Out Loud!
Love from Dorinda
x
Comment is about Victory at Christmas - (December 2012 Collage Poem) (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
thank you Winston for your care and attention
@Isobel i plan to show this later next year in Manchester - will post on here when i know more thank you
steve
Comment is about Review - Das Auge Im Eis, neogallery32 Bolton (blog)
Original item by Winston Plowes
Crumbs - who does like the sound of a crying child - but that does explain it. I don't suppose she was into breast feeding either - the only way I seemed to get any of mine to shut up - so I did it just about everywhere and anywhere :) Very discreetly of course!
Oddly enough, from memory it was often other women who were the most disapproving. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies.
Comment is about Unsolicited (1968 - 2012) - on Youtube (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Cheers guys
Is - well, the crying line was put in there because of the dates of the unsolicited suggestions...I was born in '68, my mother didn't like crying babies...hence not being allowed to cry. Unsolicited words right from the get go ;)
Comment is about Unsolicited (1968 - 2012) - on Youtube (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
To begin at the beginning:
It is winter, moonless night in the small town, starless and bible-black, cobblestreets silent but for the full throated mirth and cheer of one small tavern, its streets sloeblack, slow black, crowblack, but for the chink of light, the heat, the warmth, the words that leak and seep through leaded light into the silence of that night. For not all the people of the lulled and dumbfound town are sleeping now…
Comment is about BBC to mark Dylan Thomas centenary with film about poet's last days (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Come share your Dylan-esqe poetry at the Wigan WOL Tudor Christmas bash this Thursday. As well as whisky, vodka and gin swillers, we are also great culture vultures!
Comment is about BBC to mark Dylan Thomas centenary with film about poet's last days (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Great performance and poem,Laura - I really enjoyed this.
The only thing I'm not so sure about is the crying. I think crying for women is quite accepted. It seems to be more frowned on for a man though. Small wonder pent up emotions lead to aggression - a good boo hoo does the soul wonders!
Comment is about Unsolicited (1968 - 2012) - on Youtube (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
You paint a great picture with this Harry - I can so imagine the scene and love the poetry in it.
– the hurl of tautened muscle
And fasten of fang and claw in flesh –
That's gripping stuff!
Comment is about LEO`S DREAM (blog)
tony sheridan
Thu 13th Dec 2012 19:40
Hi Laura. It was great to hear this at the Cadence. Tell it how it is girl! Take care, Tony.
Comment is about Unsolicited (1968 - 2012) - on Youtube (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor