With regard to all things Brexity, my rule of thumb must be:
"Contempt for the conmen, compassion for the conned".
Comment is about THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for that John.
So it means what I take it to mean! Phew-I'm off the hook"!😇
Comment is about A place of recovery (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
You express your self eminently clearly Uilleam. When we send our poems out into the world we lose control of what they might mean. Whether or not "“an old Welsh witch,” and “this Abyssinian maid”, are two separate people, or are they separate representations of a single type of woman, for example oppressed women?" is down to you, the reader. TS Eliot said that “A good poem, indeed, is one which even the most accomplished reading cannot exhaust." So the poem means what YOU take it to mean.
Comment is about A place of recovery (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
And don’t forget those halcyon days of empire, MC, when 1/3 of the world map was coloured pink.
Comment is about THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you Bethany & Stephen for reading and your comments. I am glad you found this enjoyable.
Comment is about Gray Man (blog)
Original item by kimberly
Congratulations on your collection, Steve, and well done for keeping going. Your latest poem, 'The Lowest of the Low', says it all. Let's just hope the West will maintain its support for Ukraine, and that it will eventually tip the balance against Putin, and help to bring his evil empire down.
Comment is about Poet who won't let us forget Ukraine publishes war collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
"one that's subject to destruction, silence, and denial." lovely . absolutely lovely
Comment is about I have chosen a way to cry (blog)
Original item by Gracious
As a "leave" voter, being considered a numpty by a socialist (no
borders view?) is something I can live with. The basic reason
had to be the impertinent presumption that "here today, gone
tomorrow" inhabitants of the Mother of Parliaments thought
they had the right to put the primacy of that ancient institutiion
in the hands of others beyond these shores. without a mandate
from the people in pre-Brexit activities. Farage recognised
this - then and now. As for "gullibility", sadly, it can readily be
argued that it was the result of misplaced original trust.
Fool me once, shame on you - Fool me twice, shame on me.
Now, what about returning that hundred billion (late estimate)
allocated for the destructive Martini drining time London rail link to the nation's coffers to help the economy?
Comment is about THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The Wickham Voices sessions are cancelled until further notice.
Review is about Wickham Voices on 24 Dec 2022 (event)
Thanks for your inquiry Rasa, and I hope you're soon feeling better.
I'm English, born in England, and English is my first language.
My family background is of a typical Lancastrian Irish Catholic community-and It's a long running project of mine to "teach myself Irish".
As someone who lives/works in Australia, you'll probably be famliar with the Anglicised name "Kelly".
Say my name with what I would describe as a "cod" Irish accent, and you'd be pretty close to the correct Irish Pronunciation😊!
Congratulations on your work in mental health, a badly neglected and "invisible" aspect of healthcare here in the UK.
Comment is about The Rona Effect (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
reminds me of my 18 month old grandson, thank you, I will return to it when I need a smile
Comment is about Holiday Gathering (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Thanks all for the comments and likes, and may I be permitted a bit of shameless self-publicity?
As part of the BBC's "Inclusivity and Diversity" programme, I have been invited to do a spot at the 2023 BBC Proms, in which I will be expressing under-represented points of view.
My gig is titled: "Qatari Voices".
Be there or be square!
Comment is about Their Favourite Things (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Yesterday, I played with tubs of playdough, which our 3 an a bit yr old had all over my son's floor... her fault, honest mum!
Brilliant fun and a true blessing.
Comment is about Holiday Gathering (blog)
Original item by Hélène
A fascinating piece this, John. It was only your reference to Coleridge right at the end that allowed me to begin to cotton on a bit.
Are “an old Welsh witch,” and “this Abyssinian maid”, two separate people, or are they separate representations of a single type of woman, for example oppressed women? - Not sure if I've expressed my self clearly here!
Re witches: in the 16th century, Tangwlyst ferch Glyn was accused by the Bishop of St. David’s of living in sin. I believe the persecution of women like her was a result of psychological “projection”, whereby the powerful felt threatened by own insecurities and “sinful” thoughts.
In France today, midwives are still known as "femmes sages" ie. "wise women": a name given to so-called witches in mediaeval times.
Given the derisory and disrespectful treatment of midwives and the nursing profession in general by the UK government, it would appear Gombeen Britons continue to live in mediaeval fear and ignorance of things they don’t understand: i.e. Compassion and Service.
"Clapping won't pay the bills".
Comment is about A place of recovery (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Graphically described, Rasa. Sorry to hear you got this and hope you are improving. As you say, it ain't no common cold.
Comment is about The Rona Effect (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
A lovely poem of reflection and enjoyment, Helène.
Comment is about Holiday Gathering (blog)
Original item by Hélène
This is a great write, Kimberley. One of the best I have seen recently.
Comment is about Gray Man (blog)
Original item by kimberly
A good, compassionate poem, Julie.
Comment is about Recharge (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Strong and to the point, MC.
Comment is about PUTIN AND SOLDIERS' MOTHERS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks for your kind comment, Julie, and for your poignant observation, Uilleam. Indeed, it is all so tragic.
Comment is about The Lowest of the Low (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you Stephen 🙏🏼 It was inspired by words in the online manual of my new washing machine…! I challenged myself to include as many of them as possible in a poem.
Comment is about Silent Wash (blog)
Original item by Bryony Partridge
It's a unique feeling, isn't it, Uilleam! Your name is also very unique! WhT are your origins?
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about The Rona Effect (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Thanks for the like, Keith. 👍
Comment is about History is Bunk (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Sat 26th Nov 2022 23:54
Thank you Hélène and Uilleam for your kind comments - my writing process is simple; I write and post my poems in less than an hour; so what I gain in spontaneity, I lose in structure and craft - it works for me and I’m happy to write that way 😉
Comment is about Defy, decay (blog)
Original item by Nicholas
Thanks for the like Uilleam 👍
Comment is about History is Bunk (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
There are so many ways of seeing. Mood and interior thoughts and feelings influence how we perceive the external world. "Beauty is no quality in things themselves: It exists merely in the mind which contemplates them; and each mind perceives a different beauty."
David Hume, Of the Standard of Taste and Other Essays.
Thanks to all who commented upon or liked this pomespennyeach.
Comment is about SNOW WHITE STARS (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
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Sat 26th Nov 2022 22:07
I really enjoyed this, Kimberly. Well done and thank you.
Comment is about Gray Man (blog)
Original item by kimberly
I have a decent digital camera with all the usual bells and whistles which I rarely use, leaving it on automatic.
But at least I try to think about composition in my shots.
Comment is about Early Morning in Yosemite (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
We watched Doctor Zhivago today, whilst my little grand daughter was in the room.
The last time I watched it was shortly after it premiered...a flood of memories and some tears prompted by the haunting Lara's theme came back; and I thought "When will they ever learn?", and I wondered what kind of a world are we leaving for our little one's generation?
Comment is about The Lowest of the Low (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A lovely part of the world, the Dingle Peninsula, I'd love to see it again.
We were a typical R. Catholic family, but even though Dave Allen regularly took the urine out of the church, my mum and dad loved him-I think he spoke some home truths!😀
Comment is about Young Dan (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
Always distressing to hear stories like this.
Comment is about The Hairdressers Tale (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
saw only snow white bunches of fragrant stars.
A lovely line.
Comment is about SNOW WHITE STARS (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks ,nicely put.
Strange how in Autumn, a season of death, great beauty is found.
Comment is about Defy, decay (blog)
Original item by Nicholas
Unable to focus
Like I’m halfway between hungover and crazy
All too familiar with that feeling😒
Comment is about The Rona Effect (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
A powerful and heartbreaking write Stephen.
Comment is about The Lowest of the Low (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Au contraire, mon repos. I don’t hold Nigel Farage to blame - he knew exactly what he was doing. I hold the numpties who voted for Leave, despite the warning of expert opinion and who now cannot back down and admit their mistake for fear of showing themselves as gullible.
And I shall continue to enjoy their discomfort for many years yet.
Comment is about THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Sat 26th Nov 2022 16:39
# this poem is great!
its really great
bollocking the government I enjoy
Rose a name I call myself
at protest marches a megaphone I employ
out of touch Westminster is
but thank F they got rid of A/H Liz
and Rish isn't by any means a whizz
will bring us back to VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
# vote again for what its worth
or will we all be back verily to square one?
probably there is no doubt
soon my life savings will be gone #
# then I'll be left with jam and bread
shall I just stay in F/G bed
take a long walk off a short prom
or rubber boat it across the med! med! med! med?
************************************************
# just a bottle full of Jack Daniels
will make Christmas go down
Christmas go down
Christmas go d-o-w-n
Christmas go down
just a bottle full of Jack Daniels
will make Christmas go down
in the most delirious way! #
Rose 💋🎄
Comment is about Their Favourite Things (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Thank you for your encouragement Rose & John & Uilleam. I really appreciate it! It's great to be able to share our poetry rather than have the poems sit all lonely in our journals. 👩❤️💋👩
Comment is about Live in the Light (blog)
Original item by Hélène
JC - I have to give you credit for unfailingly locating the least
flattering picture of your intended target. 😊
Comment is about THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I like the use of a famous musical number to make a point.
Richard Rodgers would probably smile and put it alongside the
use of his "You'll Never Walk Alone" elsewhere!
Comment is about Their Favourite Things (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
A charming and very relevant analogy to the problems facing the human condition.
Comment is about Recharge (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
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Sat 26th Nov 2022 15:28
Clever poem, this, Julie, and warm-hearted, too. A good combination!
Comment is about Recharge (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
"Walk in the Light", I think was the title of a hymn/song we used to sing in church.
Comment is about Live in the Light (blog)
Original item by Hélène
True.
But what of the traitrous enemies within?
In the UK Parliament?
In the filthy money launderette which is the City of London?
NB. I refer of course to the Russian oligarchs at the seat of our government, and their friends who in a time of war would be "consorting with the enemy".
Comment is about PUTIN AND SOLDIERS' MOTHERS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
What an education is the world of poetry!
But I think I need to get a life.
I found myself tapping out the syllables to see if it was a PROPER Haiku!😄
Comment is about Black Sapote (blog)
Original item by Andy N
"Follow the money".
A term I increasingly use in the pub and elsewhere, whenever we're discussing political and social problems which the UK and the world face.
Comment is about News (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Andy N
Sun 27th Nov 2022 20:37
Hi Uilleam.. Bit of a accident this piece as I was researching for something else and I came across on this on google, and it left me thinking oh wow! lol. but thanks for the comment.
Also thank you to Frederick , Holden and Hélène for the love here.
Comment is about Black Sapote (blog)
Original item by Andy N