I don't want to give up hoping, Pete. Good writing.

Comment is about hOPe (FuLly) (blog)

Original item by Edbreathe

There's a sense of repose and a calm finality here, John. It is nice to know that peace will come to us all.

Comment is about An Elegy from a Malton Graveyard (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Many thanks, KJ. The whole business is so sad, so disgusting.

Comment is about Mykolaiv Zoo (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you for your comments, Graham and KJ. I must admit that I was worried when I heard about this, although I imagine that people in Ukraine (and now Eastern Poland) have a right to be far more worried every day.
In the end, it has been handled calmly and sensibly. But, as you say, such mishaps could lead to something terrible. Yes, grim days.

And my thanks to Tom, Stephen, Bethany and Helène for liking this poem.

Comment is about Przewodow (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

We sat around a fire of already scorched wood

Only faces were visible in the firelight

The stillness embued sleep

Keith, I've always loved reading your poetry. These three lines hit me and they hit me hard. They remind me of the time I spent in the mountains, as a child. They remind me of the pictures I've seen time and time again of the familial fun we used to have. Great memories hopefully reimagined through the eyes of my child(ren) someday.

Thank you Keith
Jason

Comment is about The Edge of Emptiness (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Many people arrogantly say that they believe in God (theism) or don't believe in God (atheism). What is required is not belief but faith. Even if the whole world believes one thing, one person may have faith in the exact opposite.

Comment is about Tangles (blog)

Original item by Jo Callisto

Another fine poem, Frederick. 😎

Comment is about irreconcilably different? (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

How very true. Some people are averse to being helped. Fine poem, Helene

Comment is about The Long Journey (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thanks for the likes Tom, KJ and Helene 😀

Comment is about An Elegy from a Malton Graveyard (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thank you Holden, really pleased you felt that. 😀

Comment is about Gentleness (blog)

Original item by Tom

As ever, thank you dear Keith, and also thank you Bethany, Stephen, John & Hélène.

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” Jalāl al-Dīn Rūmī

―

Comment is about Broken vessel (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

yikes! nearly forgot to thank Frederick, Adam, KJ and Stephen so sorry gents and thank you all.

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

oh bugger! I was going to add a line and edit another as in-

Umbrellas become parasolesque best companions
and
Weather reports become stuck records
maybe do it later.

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

😁 no Rose, this has happened because I had to use another PC and whatever reason it wouldn't let me log in as usual so I had to use the first letter of my middle which I don't normally do but thanks nevertheless to you and John

watched and enjoyed the Beatles vid John but what a loss the music world and their fans must feel when they see these guys as they were altogether-what a terrible loss!

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

@Rose
I'm not entirely sure to reply directly to comments but I certainly appreciate that. I love all all of those Coleridge, Thomas, Plath, three-ways & reincarnation. Thanks for that x

Comment is about drowning in brain waves (blog)

Original item by Rob Cohen

A poem of considerable profundity, almost a prayer with its appropriate ending. As a reader and not one inside the head of the author I see an appreciation of the natural world and its impact on ourselves. We are naturally close to nature and affected by its moods and changes. Natures entrances us and in its own way engenders hope. It is greater than us.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Broken vessel (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Sorry, Stephen. I never buy them.

Comment is about GREGGS VOUCHERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Ghazala,
Once again I would like to thank you for your recent comments on my poems. We are evidently people of faith and see the world through our belief in the Almighty. May you be richly blessed in your life and work. Your poetry also gives me a great deal to think about.
Bless you and thank you
Keith

Comment is about Ghazala lari (poet profile)

Original item by Ghazala lari

More innocent lives destroyed by this illegal conflict.
We should never forgive Russia, and even after this is over we should never trade with them again.
Another world war narrowly evaded.
These are grim days indeed.

Comment is about Przewodow (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you for keeping this illegal and unjust war always in the forefront of our thoughts.

Comment is about Mykolaiv Zoo (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A very near miss eloquently described here Stephen. How often do dire situations develop because of a mishap? I hope people take notice. G

Comment is about Przewodow (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Great idea, John. Common sense at its best. (Haven't got any spare, have you?)

Comment is about GREGGS VOUCHERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A fine poem, Helène. I really admire this.

Comment is about This Moment (blog)

Original item by Hélène

I think the title says it, Stephen. A great write, if a little disturbing.
Pleased to say that your book has arrived!

Comment is about Jeepers creepers (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

A great, atmospheric description, Keith. This poem really transports the reader.

Comment is about The Edge of Emptiness (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Two innocent citizens of Poland have perished because of this blasted war. I hope no one will misunderstand who the 'real' villains are. Let's pray for peace.

Comment is about Przewodow (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks Uilleam for commenting on -Autumns last leaf- which! I bloody well deleted by accident! GRRRRR!!





Rose 💋

Comment is about Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh (poet profile)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Excuse me asking, but you're not a Coleridge/Dylan Thomas/Sylvia Plath three way hybrid reincarnation by any chance?



just signed meself in to yer fan club dude!




Rose 💋

Comment is about drowning in brain waves (blog)

Original item by Rob Cohen

GOBSMACKINGLY FANTAZ!








Rose 💋

Comment is about another modern poem titled: untitled (blog)

Original item by Rob Cohen

WOWSERS! what a read! Rob, where the flip have you been all of my amazement starved life?







Rose 💋

Comment is about dreams + psychedelic drugs as inter~dimensional portals (blog)

Original item by Rob Cohen

Thank Keith and Ghazala, yes.. definitely all of those things.. 💗

Comment is about Tangles (blog)

Original item by Jo Callisto

HM; SA; JC and FK - thanks for the "likes".

Comment is about YOU ARE THE MUSIC (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Neatly conceived with a perfect "pay off".

Comment is about A Dangerous Man (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

It helps to be of a certain age to remember this first time around.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5G8fPmWeA

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

Bethany B-is that your clone? 😉


👍 poem





Rose 💋

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

All tangled, entangled, webs and nets.

Comment is about Tangles (blog)

Original item by Jo Callisto

This poem reflects our internal strife exactly as it is.

It takes a lot of trials and errors to grasp the wisdom told in your poem.

The only aim should be peace, first within which will in time flow outside as well.

Comment is about Quiet Desperation (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

You are touching on the Divine purpose of life and endorsing the fact that we are finite in our thinking and understanding of the world about us and our personal encounters with it. A poem which enquirers and exposes who we are. I loved the way you presented this poem.
Thank you
Keith

Comment is about Tangles (blog)

Original item by Jo Callisto

Don’t be silly, Bethany; I was joking with you. (But if I have to explain that, it probably wasn’t a very good joke). Please feel free to comment on any of my stuff whether you like it or not.

Comment is about GREGGS VOUCHERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Maybe Mr. C. but without the wet stuff I would like to see the pub goers faces when they turned up at the # pubs with no beer # 😫

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

Good morning, John, sorry matey but I wasn't criticising you
in fact, I was amazed by and praising the person who had used their brain for coming up with the idea

and I actually repeat my thanking of you for bringing this idea to everyone's notice 👍

me criticise you!? I would let myself be forced into having Matt Hancock's baby as a punishment if I ever did that! 😆

Comment is about GREGGS VOUCHERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Jo and KL, Ghazala, Stephen, Keith, Rose, Frederick & Hélène. Evolution has brought us here....but where, in God's name, is here?

"I have been and still am a seeker, but I have ceased to question stars and books; I have begun to listen to the teaching my blood whispers to me."
Hermann Hesse, Demian: Die Geschichte von Emil Sinclairs Jugend

Comment is about A permanent loss of happiness (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Exactly, Jordyn. It amuses me that people expect a life without stress. Stress is there to motivate us to go out to hunt the mammoth.

Comment is about Dear Agony. (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

Those 40deg temperatures seem a long time ago now.

Comment is about Raining in the changes (blog)

Original item by Bethany B Sallis

Do you know, Kevin, you can get three Soleros for a couple of quid? And thanks for the Likes, Frederick, Jo and Helene.

Comment is about GREGGS VOUCHERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Such a kind sentiment. But go steady...a quid or two seems a bit excessive.

Comment is about GREGGS VOUCHERS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Bethany. I think I'd rather be called 'Ms Hideous Gomphidius'... than Lee, or Jamie, or Justine... 😎

Comment is about Hideous Gomphidius (blog)

Original item by Jo Callisto

A beautiful poem, Tom, it really does evoke gentleness and calmness! I loved the lines
"you got strong
from lifting others up"! 🌷

Comment is about Gentleness (blog)

Original item by Tom

Really interesting. I have to think some more about this concept .......that a disappointment can be so grave... that it leads to a permanent loss of happiness.

I've had enough serious disappointments to understand what's meant here... but for me personally, I think my veins are flowing with a fairly good dose of defiance..... and so far...that has kept me safe from having scarring too deep.. (I say 'so far'.... 55 years.... so hopefully a few more years to go..... and hopefully...but not guaranteed (!!)... I can remain defiant enough to dodge too much deepness of scarring).

It's such an individualistic issue.. with so many complex variables interacting constantly.. no real formula that anyone can hold onto or concoct or prescribe..

Very thought provoking.

Comment is about A permanent loss of happiness (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thank you dear Bethany and thank you dear Frederick.

"The hardest thing is to live richly in the present without letting it be tainted out of fear for the future or regret for the past." Sylvia Plath

Comment is about Another place, another time (blog)

Original item by John E Marks