I think you have just expressed the secret wish of millions Robert.
Yes, I'm all for a fast-forward to better times. Thanks for that.
Tim
Comment is about Send More Tomorrow Now (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Definitely Nigel. Moonlight sure will🌷
Thanks Tim👍
Comment is about Freedom, liberty and peace (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Excellent Steve.
I've listened to some of Lowkey's discussions, and from what I've heard he appears to be well-informed and thoughtful; just the kind of person we need to challenge the "official" narratives.
How about: "Musicians: those with metrognomes".
Apologies.😏
Comment is about Wealthy People (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Thank you, John.
Swift’s savage satire is as appropriate in 2024 as it was in 1729…a prophetic publication now brought to fulfilment by the wise words of Tory MP for Bury North:
“Most of the kids who struggle in Bury are the products of crap parents…”.
Indeed, Mr Daly; parents who, despite 13 years of Tory deprivation, insist on selling their children to humanity destroying populist gobshites, in return for a dose of the latest brand of snake oil.
Comment is about Hunger games (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I had to read that a couple of times to adjust my focus.
War is a wonderful opportunity for exploitative chancers. A marvellous cover for all kinds of self seeking betterment at the expence of others.
War will expose the true nature of people, those concerned only with thier own selves will utilise the chaos of war for their own ends.
Rules are reset during conflict, murder within flexible criterea is permitted thus facilitating ample opportunities for dispatching rivals of many kinds. I saw "rival dispatching" in almost every conflict I was unfortunate enough to deploy to, The Balkans and multiple territories in Africa being particular regions where it proliferated.
I worked with friendly forces some of whose members would concoct elaborate lies about personal rivals in order that they be removed from their playing field (our battlefield) I took a dim view of such behaviour and did all in my power to expose their treachery, needless to say in war things get missed and wicked people exploit that fact.
Unfortunately many dullards exit periods of conflict having elevated their status by expoiltation. Often they retain their new privileged positions and attain further positions of influence and authority which in the absense of chaos they would never have achieved.
Society would do well to bear in mind the possible paths to great fortune which may have been travelled by those we without question elevate because of their family name or awarded titles. Many of the landed gentry and well known British families built their fortunes during wartime and periods of historical chaos, some did so by exploitative and criminal means. America mirrors Europe in this regard.
It is of course to be expected that such things happen, it is unfortunately human nature.
I recall Trump disclosing his disdain for anyone who might fight for their country or perceived righteous cause, thinking them to be fools because there is no personal gain in it for them. Men like him become our leaders, of course his Grandfather exploited the Goldrush by running a whore house in a frontier town. What should we expect of descendents born of such enterprise except further villainy.
Regarding your poem, it's merit lies in its provocation of thought. That in my mind is the most important thing.
Comment is about Big Break (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Julian/Greg, Anderson shelters. That's all I'm saying. Wishing you both a happy New Year.
Comment is about We wish you all a happier new year - a plea for peace in 2024 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
A great fable of the imagination, Kevin, with a lot of the real world thrown in. Thanks.
Comment is about Beach boy (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
Thank you for your precious feedback.
Comment is about a hijabi's struggle (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
A rich, delightful poem, Holden.
Comment is about Warblings... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
A fascinating poem, Pete. The painful dark times that we have to pass through before before the light returns. The first few lines suggest a bully in physical form. High quality verse.
Comment is about Here we go again (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
A fine, disturbing poem, John. Poverty is a deadly serious issue and we cannot sleep soundly as human beings while there are such crass inequalities in this world. Thank you.
Comment is about Hunger games (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thank you to all those who expressed a 'like' and to Uilleam for your comment. From the latest news there may be some hope on the horizon for at least a cease fire. The resistance movement remains firmly in place and the plans of the oppressor are going awry.
Thank you again,
Keith
Comment is about To Rise Again (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you Keith.
The liars lie like rugs,
While silent cowards, complicit,
Enable murderous thugs,
Who evil deeds elicit.
Comment is about To Rise Again (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Sat 6th Jan 2024 16:59
Thank you so much, Tim, your kind comment means a lot! 😊
Comment is about Warblings... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Love how you took the complexity and chaos of our existence and simplified it to a singularity, Life. I am fascinated with the concept of chaos. It is said that chaos is the result of a fractal. A repeating of a singular pattern into complex dynamic systems - chaos. Your poem just says it in a lovelier way. Thank you.
Comment is about Lovely (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Holden this poem has a grace and rhythm that flows, enhancing the imagery of the concept. Thank you.
Comment is about Warblings... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Which begs the question = was thie Bible actually written by
politicians? 😏 Wealth has its purpose and can do much good.
Like the gun, it is the mind and hand that renders the result for
good or bad. But. always a good subject for debate. I am aware that Jonathan Swifr, an Irishman who was born (and died) in Dublin, has a reputation as, amongst other things, a satirist, and a
political pamphleteer.
Comment is about Hunger games (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I found this to be a beautiful piece. Very meaningful and exuding an impetus of emotion that was embraceable. Thank you for sharing.
Comment is about Freedom, liberty and peace (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Thanks for all your likes
Hugh
Uilleam
Stephen G
Holden
Manish Singh Rajput
Paige
Auracle
and
Tobani/Nataiella.
Comment is about A Hero Takes Flight (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Her soul released
Her heart bursting
Her life enriched
Freedom her song
Singing singing singing
Till moonlight comes - - -
To sing some more.❤
Comment is about Freedom, liberty and peace (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Cheers Graham,
I thought that a poem about the unaffordability of housing in light of Sir Howard Davies's comments would be current 😀
Thanks Keith,
Big fan of Lowkey here too. His X(Twitter) feed is required reading at the moment and his support for the Grenfell community since the fire has been steadfast. I suspect he'd have made a better job of the poem than I did.
Comment is about Wealthy People (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Yes Nigel. Let go, release and find peace.
Not a close friend, just as said before only a therapist.....a spiritual therapist😄
Comment is about Divine wisdom (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Love that's meant to be, finally finds itself. They found eachother and lived happily ever after.
Thanks Nigel 😊
Comment is about Missing piece (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Thank you so much Nigel, that's motivating 🌷
Thanks Manish 👍
Comment is about Bubbles of life (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
You'd think that Israelis, of all people, would realise that the hate, murder and cruelty dished out to Palestinians since 1945 by the IDF and by the settler-fascists would only breed more and more hatred.
"The disaster that befell Israel on the holiday of Simchat Torah is the clear responsibility of one person: Benjamin Netanyahu. The prime minister, who has prided himself on his vast political experience and irreplaceable wisdom in security matters, completely failed to identify the dangers he was consciously leading Israel into when establishing a government of annexation and dispossession, when appointing Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir to key positions, while embracing a foreign policy that openly ignored the existence and rights of Palestinians." https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/editorial/2023-10-08
Comment is about Gaza (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I absolutely despair for what is happening in Gaza and other conflicts around the world.
Comment is about Gaza (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Very clever work Steve! Couldn’t resist ohms could you 😂
Comment is about Wealthy People (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Fri 5th Jan 2024 22:01
Manish, thank you so much for such a lovely comment! I'm genuinely honoured my poetry speaks to you, and incredibly grateful for your constant encouragement! 😊
Comment is about Warblings... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Steve,
This must have taken some thought and time to compose. As I read it I found myself almost rapping. I am a fan of rap. Perhaps Lowkey would be interested.
Thanks as I really enjoyed this,
Keith
Comment is about Wealthy People (blog)
Original item by Steve White
A beautiful poem, Moonlight. Loved it!
Comment is about Bubbles of life (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
This is such an intriguing piece of work, Walter. Looking forward to read more of your work.
Thank you.
Comment is about The Human Dome (blog)
Original item by Walker
Life is indeed a lovely messes and chaos of things, Hélène. I liked how you revealed it at the end. Bravo!
Comment is about Lovely (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Brilliant as always, Holden. I'm an absolute fan of your poetry. I loved the beautiful yet simple lines,
" a dandelion whispers
its infinity to
the blowing breeze"
And,
"as
Life and Death
dance in chiaroscuro"
I like how your poem just makes me read and think deeply. It keeps me engaged and intrigued which is commendable. Life and death in chiaroscuro is such a great line, Holden! You are a master.
Comment is about Warblings... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
A sensational poem, Eric. I read it twice, the ending brings the spectacular into the ordinary. The words flow, bringing the reader into the experience. Bravo!
Comment is about Feeling. (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Thanks Uilleam for such a young lad against all the odds he made his mark on a sport he loves so much.
When asked after the final how he felt he replied I still feel like a winner even if I am not holding the trophy.
Comment is about A Hero Takes Flight (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Keep blowing bubbles
Keep blowing dreams
Keep them alive
before they leave
so you can
Keep blowing bubbles
Keep blowing dreams
Keep them alive
before they leave.❤
Comment is about Bubbles of life (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Love so strong
born between them
peace was found
because they knew
as missing pieces
their love stayed
just as strong.❤
Comment is about Missing piece (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Isabella with feelings for James now as a close friend can help him in so many ways in finding his pathway in life.
This will also make her feel much much better in doing so.
It is the light that brings the soul away from the thin barrier between love and sin.
In doing so makes the spirit even stronger to find our inner self.
This poem seems to show the true meaning of what love is all about Moonlight.❤
Comment is about Divine wisdom (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
A beautiful poem, Uilleam.
Comment is about W.C.N.S.F. (Wounded Child, No Surviving Family) (blog)
Thank you Manish SR.
And thanks for the likes all.
That they were forced to devise that acronym, speaks volumes of the horror which is Gaza.
Comment is about W.C.N.S.F. (Wounded Child, No Surviving Family) (blog)
Your poems are genuine and raw. You write from your heart. It's extremely strong and impactful when read aloud.
Beautifully written poems.
Comment is about Eric Berard (poet profile)
Original item by Eric Berard
Absolutely fabulous; don't mention the war-oops you did!
Mein's ein gin n'Teutonic tool -prost!
Comment is about MEIN LEIBCHEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Yes, you can do it. Keep going. Impactful👍
Comment is about Believe. (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
A kind, compassionate and generous soul. Gracefully written💖
Comment is about Common Thoughts (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Your poems are lucid and vivid. Inspiring works💖
Comment is about Set Your Soul On Fire. (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
A celestial write indeed. Beautifully used Metaphors and similies 👍
Comment is about Like So Many Others (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Tim Higbee
Sun 7th Jan 2024 14:55
She was made to bow
Then to crawl
But found strength somehow
To stand resilient and tall
Wonderful poem Nila. Loved the last stanza.
Tim
Comment is about The Little Pushover (blog)
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