Thanks, John. A nice, comic write. It doesn't look as though they'll make it to COP29!

Comment is about Just Stop Turmoil (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Thank you, Martin. Yes, this bully has to be stopped. Thank you, John. It would be nice, but who would replace him?

And thanks to John GE.

Comment is about Icarus (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

To compare the Warsaw Rising against the Nazis with the Hamas
assault on Jewish residents and festival goers could only be
construed as an intentional insult considering the millions who
were murdered in WW2 just because they happened to be Jewish. Poets can be the purveyors of truth yet can also be the conduit of convenience and. ultimately, conviction of purpose.

Comment is about 'If I must die, let it bring hope, let it be a tale': words of Palestinian poet killed in Gaza (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

My thanks to Moonlight/HM/SA/SG and JC for the "likes". You
show discerning taste - as Oscar Wilde might say. 😌

Comment is about CHRISTMAS SNOW (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Must agree John about eco-disaster, isn't many people's biggest priority. Probably should be everyone's, but our own day to day lives get in the way.

I suspect I may have made this poem a bit too obscure. I was trying to talk about the extinction of the conservative government through climate crisis language!

Some is Suella's recent words about the existential crisis for her and the government. Events of yesterday over Rwanda being the perfect example of the mess they’ve created for themselves.

Comment is about Just Stop Turmoil (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Beautiful, Mike. I hope setting your pain down in words eases it a little.

Comment is about The Living Can Be Selfish (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Thank you as ever to everybody who reads my poems and kind enough to leave positive comments.

Comment is about This Day Is Old (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Thank you for reading and the nice comments, this poem is based on Gaelic Fairylore.

Comment is about Shayla's World (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Thank you
Red Brick,
Hugh,
Stephen Gospage,
Stephen Atkinson,
Holden,
Pete,
Tim
for the Like!

Comment is about Trees of November (blog)

Original item by Michael Kwack

I hope that when I die, I find some understanding. Until then I believe for it brings more hope than just a void. There must be purpose within this messy existence whether I understand it or not. Excellent poem purplmoon.

Comment is about A Prayer (blog)

Original item by purplemoon

Thanks Tim.
Question everything - assume nothing.

Comment is about I Live in a Mirror House (blog)

Original item by Tim Higbee

Thank you Hélène.
I too love windows, I'm a bit of a fresh air fiend, and look forward opening windows during this warmer spell.

Comment is about What I Love (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Love this Moonlight. You've woven a beautiful poem.
For in the tapestry of your existence
A masterpiece of resilience takes shape So, weave on, brave soul, weave on

Comment is about Entangled soul (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Thank you Moonlight.
I will weave on. My mother went to work in a textile mill on leaving school-she often spoke about weaving - my way of remembering the difference between warp and weft is that weft rhymes with left - to right!

Comment is about Entangled soul (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Thanks for the likes.
I worked with a group of volunteers in our local country park, and they (the plants ) appear to be thriving. The thought that future generations of visitors and of course the wildlife will benefit gives me great pleasure.

Comment is about Haiku Prunus Spinosa (blog)

I listened to Refaat Alareer's poem yesterday...an extremely moving piece.
Shame on the cowards and hypocrites who abstained in the ceasfire vote.

Comment is about 'If I must die, let it bring hope, let it be a tale': words of Palestinian poet killed in Gaza (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you for this article. Alareer Refaat was a well known Gaza poet along with Mosab Abu Toha who has escaped Gaza with his family. Both were courageous men, poets of the highest calibre and their work will grow in prominence. The Israelis are now intent on destroying Palestinian culture. The University of Gaza has been destroyed, the Eduard Library also destroyed along with schools, the central public library, printing presses and mosques and churches. Anything to destroy Palestinian identity has been targetted. Alareer's comparison between Gaza and the Warsaw Ghetto is indeed accurate. The BBC should be ashamed of their stance on this issue. They are the lapdogs of the establishment. These two poets are examples for all poets to follow. We care called to speak the truth, expose lies and challenge propaganda. Many poets throughout history have been killed for their work. I salute Mosab Abu Toha and Alareer Refaat. May God rest his soul.
Keith Jeffries

Comment is about 'If I must die, let it bring hope, let it be a tale': words of Palestinian poet killed in Gaza (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Heartbreaking 💔

Comment is about Love died without dignity (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Beautifully expressed 💐

Comment is about What I Love (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thank you Helene 🌷

Comment is about Colours of life (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Thanks Nigel, 🌷

You got it right
I've a canvas of love
No matter what colour i mix
It gets rainbowed with colours of love
No hate, no jealousy to see
No animosity, nothing pessimistic
Even if these get stirred in life
Canvass of love does it's magic
Painting everything vibrantly
In the colours of love

Comment is about Colours of life (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Canvas of life
palette mixes fear
dancing your dance
colourful moonlight rainbow
brushstrokes to love.❤

Comment is about Colours of life (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Thankyou, LaudyDaudyy.

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for your comments M. C. yes you are right it is a Typo. Should read down oops

Comment is about A Christmas story (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

i love it! the vocals made it more complete.

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

P.S. In the first line, is it "done" or "down" (the pub)? 😏

Comment is about A Christmas story (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thankyou, Helene, MC, and John.
And thanks also for the Likes to Holden and Tim.
MC - I don’t know what “foreign” equivalent of Greggs is but I have no doubts there are other retailers in the UK and abroad that do something similar.

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

In our own ways, we can all be "Good King Wenceslas" and these
lines are a modern reminder of that window of opportunity. But
"Greggs" offer a UK brand identity. What, I wonder, is their overseas equivalent for readers beyond home shores?

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I liked this poem, Tim, as I often feel like I love in a mirror house. I liked the last few lines as I could resonate with it in a way,
"It’s a life of constant wonder and question
Oh, but what a maddening way to be
Questions without answers in all that I see."
Thank you for this.

Comment is about I Live in a Mirror House (blog)

Original item by Tim Higbee

What a beautiful poem, Hélène. I loved it! I like how you turn a normal thing as opening a window for air or walking in the morn with light seem so magical and overwhelming. I liked how the poem ended as well, with an important message that love can fix everything.
Thank you.

Comment is about What I Love (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thank you John, a really good poem and a kind reminder to all of us in our homes.

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Forgot to add, what a great idea. I will make a point of carrying some Greggs vouchers with me. I rarely have cash these days on me.

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Holden

Comment is about Timeless (blog)

Original item by Jon63

Thanks Stephen

Comment is about Timeless (blog)

Original item by Jon63

Thank you so much, Stephen and Martin, I'm very grateful for your truly kind comments! 😊

Comment is about Peddlers. (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

In the same way that Putin is relying on the West’s fatigue (Enter Donald Trump) I sincerely hope our dirty warriors are doing their best inside Russia to destabilise him.

Comment is about Icarus (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Nice pizza poetry.

Comment is about Cold Meat (blog)

Original item by R A Porter

This is terribly sad.

Comment is about Love died without dignity (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Sadly, John, I fear eco-disaster is a long way down voters’ priorities.

Comment is about Just Stop Turmoil (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

Thankyou, Ruth. Is the audio attached to this post useable for you?
And thanks for the Likes, Adam, Steve, John and Carlton.

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Graham and Hélène

Comment is about Timeless (blog)

Original item by Jon63

Thanks MC, I have a friend who does a marvellous Kenneth Williams impression in the pub - just saying “I know” in that voice is enough!

Comment is about Cold Meat (blog)

Original item by R A Porter

John This is great I will include it in my Christmas Show Thank you for telling me

Comment is about IN THE BLEAK MID-WINTER 2 (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Interesting and appealing in its mystical "dream" theme - reminding me of those lines about Xanadu.

Comment is about Shayla's World (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Someone's cookbook must be well-thumbed! Another welcome piece of creative fun from this source. I can just imagine Kenneth Williams reciting this!

Comment is about Cold Meat (blog)

Original item by R A Porter

An inventive alternative view of the origins of Christmas that
is both relevant and humorous against the setting of this modern age. It speaks volumes for the generous spirit of the Christian
attitude to love and life that we are able to appreciate the
original and still feel able to enjoy (as here) a witty pastiche
upon it that connects in the best way. Nice one.

Comment is about A Christmas story (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Let me know if this is of any use, Ruth. If so I'd be happy to send the mp3 file.

https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=132627

Comment is about Calling Christmas Poets 🎄 (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Thanks Stephen. Yes, I to have more than a bit of vinyl lurking. Very hard to let go.

Thanks to for the likes from Red Brick, Holden, Hélène, and Manish.

Comment is about Record Investment (blog)

Original item by John Gilbert Ellis

A powerful, lyrical, uplifting poem, Moonlight, carrying hope for folks struggling mightily with fear and anxiety.

Comment is about Colours of life (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Exactly Nigel 🌷

Thank you U.O.C. I'm glad you got the point.🙌

Comment is about Canvas of fear (blog)

Original item by Sunshine