thanks for your comment on "Black Box".

what happened to the period behind the D?

and where is that photograph taken?

Comment is about D Joshi (poet profile)

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you nailed it Stephen,
"helplessness" is the word
and the feeling.

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Thanks M.C.
our power only lasted 30 minutes.
The rest of the day we were out.
Then at 7:30pm it came back on,
only to go out again 30 minutes later.
Now at 2am, it came back on again.
so I rush to type this to you
This is the worst storm I have ever seen.
It is now 6 degrees Farenheit.
cold cold cold.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Quite likely. I think its ever the first invention. Human interaction and before that a personal interaction of mind and soul.

Thank you for reading the poem.

On quests of lingering soul.

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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Thank you for the likes and comments!
I admire your work.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Cheers Andy re "Under Broken Masonry" your 'like' is appreciated. ?

Comment is about andy simons (poet profile)

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those are "Northers".
Down here in Texas, the weather can change in a heartbeat
in the wintertime. It may be sunshine and 70 degrees, then Boom,
a "Norther" blows in and the temp. can drop 30-40 degrees.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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you always read more into my poems
than I do. I wish I was that smart! ?

Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)

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Thanks for the likes!
I love your work. You write so beautifully, I can feel every emotion.

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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You can't go down
to Ikea again
it's all to no avail,
for even if
you could return
your ship"s already sailed!

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Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Philistines! Exactly!
Can't believe they would actually INCREASE
the advertisements instead of reducing them.
No peace for you.
Write more poetry!

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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if that is the future,
count me out
I'll go back to the past
where it's safer.
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Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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Great write up Crystals

Comment is about Crystal Stouf (poet profile)

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Thanks for the profile message Joshi, I've only just spotted it. I'm so pleased you've been making some positive lockdown discoveries. Exercise and hiking has been mine (in fact I posted a poem called Holly Hagg about just that). WriteOutLoud is a great place to share your work, there are lots of really supportive and encouraging souls here. I think you'll enjoy it.

Comment is about D Joshi (poet profile)

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As long as you remember
to come to WOL
you are okay!

Comment is about julie callaghan (poet profile)

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Thank you for the kind comments on my poem.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Thank you very much Keith

Comment is about Luis Francisco Hernandez Martin (poet profile)

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Welcome to WOL. Your introductory poem is to be applauded as it deals with love as something all embracing and free of inhibitions.

Keith

Comment is about Luis Francisco Hernandez Martin (poet profile)

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Hello Ray - I sent you a reply via WOL about obtaining an online
copy of your photobook, but have not received a reply. Did you
receive it?
Cheers,
MC

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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ghey

Comment is about Stanley Butterscotch (poet profile)

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fake

Comment is about Stanley Butterscotch (poet profile)

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Thank you for the comment on my poem!

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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Stuart,

Thanks for the advice. Most kind.

Keith

Comment is about Stuart Vanner (poet profile)

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Thanks for your kind words Joshi. Recently some of my pieces are less poem-like than my older stuff, so please feel free to read back.

Comment is about D Joshi (poet profile)

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Thank you for your lovely comment Tom,
and yes i can add WriteOutLoud to another of my lockdown discoveries ?

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

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My pleasure Erika. Poetry has the power to go deep into the soul and heal us from the inside out. Write on!

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

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Dear Keith
I don't many pieces by Rachmaninoff but understand that they are quite difficult to play. A lot of Beethovens music is difficult too, but if you wanted Beethoven then I would suggest the Fur Elise, which short and pleasant to play.
However, I would generally recommend Mozart as most of his works are easier to play, such his Sonata in C , also known as his easy sonata. There are many other pieces by Mozart which are very nice and yet not too demanding.

If you need any more help or advice then let me know and I shall try to get back to you.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards from Stuart

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Stuart,

I see from your profile that you play the piano. I am a beginner, presently without my teacher due to Covid. I play scales endlessly. Any suggestions? I like Beethoven but Rachmaninov is my favourite.

Keith

Comment is about Stuart Vanner (poet profile)

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Thank you for the welcome ?

Comment is about Geoffrey Cheddar (poet profile)

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wow. nice reply there Shoes.
Keep walkin'
and writing!

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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I shouldn't be the one to welcome you since I'm quite new myself, but since I'm first on profile, I shall steal the honour of welcoming you to WOL. ?

Comment is about Geoffrey Cheddar (poet profile)

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Hi Keith

Thank you for your kind welcoming words. I have never really shared any of my writing before so this is bit of a new adventure. Hopefully i can get good feedback and improve as i go along.
Thank you for all your kind comments, very encouraging.

Your poetry is very captivating and descriptive i look forward to reading more of it over time. Thank you for sharing.

Best wishes
Joshi

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hello Joshi,

This is the first time I have encountered you on WOL. Welcome indeed as your poetry has an uplifting quality which I know people will appreciate in these dark times. I look forward to reading more of your work

Keith

Comment is about D Joshi (poet profile)

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Hello Ray

I finally got round to putting the Essex poem on the blog!

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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Which would you prefer fully clothed or naked? The choice is yours x

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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it's a junk poem!

keep your shoes!

Comment is about old shoes (poet profile)

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Hi Stranger
Hy Drangea!

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Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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Paul Sayer
do us a favor
limp on in
on wing and prayer!
?

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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thanks Jennifer
we are linked through poetry
and cottage cheese.

why are you hiding behind those flowers?
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Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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The body of the poem is fine-
the fenders need some work!
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Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)

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crackers and cottage cheese.
that's the way my dad like it!

Comment is about Steve Higgins (poet profile)

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Aw thank you. I like being called the moon, sending you love and light if you are feeling blue xx

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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Thank you Graham for your kind words,
and by the way,
how's your forest?

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

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i.m. C. P. Cavafy, poet


I am from Constantinople, a Byzantine by descent,

The last, the very last, Byzantine nobleman

My family lived in Constantinople before the Turks took the city in 1453.

I was born and died in the same place, Alexandria,

Egypt, on the same day, April 29th, 1863, and 1933.

I am homosexual. I died of cancer of the larynx.

I was silenced but noboby knew the difference.

There were many years between my visits to Greece

But I always loved my Hellenic inheritance..

I lived much of my childhood in England.

My last employment was as a government clerk .

I can write in Greek, English and French.

I self-published my poetry but it was unpopular

And unfashionable. I made no money from poetry.

In my poems I explore the psychology of individuals,

amidst the legacy of Greek culture, especially

Ithaca, homosexuality and Greek philosophy.

Throughout my life, and even now, I suffer

From an all-pervasive existential nostalgia.

Now my poems are taught in schools in Greece

One of my most famous poems is

Waiting for the Barbarians

Which could be about Constantinople

In the years before the Ottoman conquest.

Or could it be about the human tendency to prevaricate?

Who knows?

What’s the point of senators making laws now?

Once the barbarians are here, they’ll do the legislating.

These are the sorts of words I used. I asked many questions.

Including: Do we need barbarians, even invisible ones,

To be threatening the gates of our cities? I think we do

If we want to stay alive. Be the less-deceived.

Comment is about Holden Moncrieff (poet profile)

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D.knape
It still hit home to me.
Humours it was but my soul clearly needed and seeked a different understanding.
I appreciated the read. So thank you

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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that poem was a play on words
you know...
all in Jest.

now reread.
?

(my humor influences my poems. all in jest!)

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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Keith I have responded to your personal email on this, and again I thank your supportive remarks.

Blessings.

P

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comment Dawn re We Don't Move Very Much.

Comment is about Dawn (poet profile)

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D.knape
My last profile you wore also distracted by my bunny ears ??

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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I was going to leave a brilliant comment
but I got distracted by your nose.
?

Comment is about Lysa d (poet profile)

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