Oof! That penultimate line's a killer. I'd love to hear this one sung.

Comment is about Nuclear Cradle Song (blog)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

Oh, do I like this! Yup, very much so. Not 'just' a bit of whimsy but crafty nonsense [not to be confused with 'absence of sense'] - its internal logic maintains its integrity. Primo, Laura.

Comment is about No Pansies (for Charlotte) (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Harry - you don't need to really, understand it I mean. It's just a bit of whimsy that I wrote on the spot.

Cheers - good to see you too!

Comment is about No Pansies (for Charlotte) (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

There is nothing sadder than old photos of people now gone - particularly when it was in such circumstances.

I think you get the essence of that sadness over really well. I also think you should have a bash at free verse (non rhyming poetry) - it frees the poet up so much with choice of words.

I really like the first two lines - the use of present tense for people no longer alive - it is quite poignant.

Glad to hear you are recovering well Larisa. x

Comment is about On The Photo In The Newspaper (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

This poem I had to post on the 8th of May, on the Victory Day, but... it happened that on the 4th of May an ambulance took me to the hospital with a horrible pain, then I had a complex operation. Now I am at last at home and recovering little by little. I am happy to be back on board.

Comment is about On The Photo In The Newspaper (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

re There's a sigh...' done. :o)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I wouldn't know where to start when it comes to finding plagiarism of my work. The online world is such a big place. In any event, a certain form of flattery is involved when copyright is abused in this way, but I would push for an author credit at the very least.

Comment is about Another poem of mine was used (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Or one adapts and becomes equal to it? intriguing. thanks

Comment is about Hexagram 43 (blog)

Hello Maggie! Welcome to the website at last. Very welcome.

Comment is about Maggie Waker (poet profile)

Original item by Maggie Waker

This was written whilst watching the documentary "Journey Into Self" .... can find it here -

http://youtu.be/LgdjeNZtqPQ

Comment is about The Passenger (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

@Steve: cheers :o)

@Yvonne: Things can be arranged.

@Stella: You keep your tongue off my crockery missus!

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

Like this a lot. Oh if only eh?

Comment is about EXILE (blog)

Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

And I shall lick the plate! Honest!

Comment is about 7000th comment wins (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Oh now harry! I am not going to look at you in the same light again! Do you get your laces checked too? This is a woman's own delight! :)

Comment is about School time (blog)

I hope that readers of my offering called Innocent Memories, will enjoy it as much as I do. It really holds so many pin points of my own childhood experiences in the late 1950's. Listening to radio rather than watching TV really allows the imagination to run wildly to the extreme.

Comment is about Innocent Memories (blog)

Original item by Paul Letch

I'm a tad too busy to wait for the 6999th comment so as to add mine at the opportune moment to receive the cake of a lifetime. I will just have to make do with the crumbs from your poetic table. xx

Comment is about 7000th comment wins (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

shades of Joyce Grenfell,Harry. delightful and I could feel myself nodding at echoes from my past. Women's Own do not knowwhat they're missing.

Comment is about School time (blog)

Hi Kirsten
I am delighted to read your comments about your work. I don't know how to contact you as you are not registered and I don't have your email address. I would be happy to discuss my remarks and your work with you further. Do get in touch either here or offline: julian@writeoutloud.net.

Comment is about Live Poetry: An Integrated Approach to Poetry in Performance by Julia Novak (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Lovely, Harry. Tight, controlled, well expressed. Now get out of that skirt, and man up! [kidding, kidding] Cheers for your praise re: 'The View From The Coppice'; sadly [or not] I'm no patriot and have as little loyalty to my home town as I do for my country. Often its the most familiar that attracts the most opprobrium, simply because all its faults and foibles are so well known. Such is Accy: it's small and parochial and I know it like the back of my hand.

Comment is about School time (blog)

Thanks for the prompt clarification, Winston. I appreciate it. I'll get busy and enter some poems soon. :-)

Comment is about Poems back in the shops - apologies for the buggeration (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hello, I didn't notice the comment section had been added to our gig. That's good. Look forward to a few more WOL visitors. This month's guest sounds worth a trip.

Review is about Puzzle Poets Live at the Blind Pig on 4 Jun 2012 (event)

Hi Rowena, Just had a chat with Julian, Yes. Any poem already published elswhere (e.g. in a poetry magazine, or an anthology) may be put forward for this project. 'The More the merrier'

Winston

Comment is about Poems back in the shops - apologies for the buggeration (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Julian, don't know if you saw that I had added to the comment I made on Saturday...?

I've now cut and pasted it here instead, so that the response follows the comment instead of the other way round. :-)

Sorry, Julian, I wasn't quite clear what you meant by your reply, but that was possibly just the way I phrased my original question. Did you mean that I could use a poem I had self-published, but not one that had been brought out by someone else?

I was asking whether a poem of mine, published elsewhere (e.g. in a poetry magazine, or an anthology) was allowed to be entered into the competition or whether it had to be one that hadn't yet been published by anyone at all. Ta.

Comment is about Poems back in the shops - apologies for the buggeration (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

If you have heard Joanie recently, this is better.

Comment is about Nuclear Cradle Song (blog)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

MAY 2012

We had a great night at the Ring O Bells with 19 poets reading. Gemma managed to make an appearance for her last night as organiser but had to depart early due to being unwell. She was presented with flowers and a card presented by The Nearly Dead Poets and we all wish her good luck with her soon to be new addition Tommy. The Nearly Dead poets compared the evening.Special mention to Darren Tattersall who read for the first time and was fantastic. Also just a quick note to say we start at 7.00 p.m, I know theres been some confusion with the time but next month we will start at 7 sharp.

GOOD POINTS

Well mannered/poetry, Just great poetry, Quality stuff, stuff,Welcoming/uplifting as always.quality, Balm to the ears, Friendly,Good mixture of poetry,Brilliant as per!!, Brill, Great atmosphere, great poetry.

Areas for Improvements

None to speak of, Stuff, Nawt, Chips (not really), Good as usual, None

Don't think we'll be able to get any chips and stuff doesn't offer much suggestion but over all a good night, especially the fantastic guest slot performed by Ken. Which everyone enjoyed. Next months guest is Michael Wilson.

See you all next month!!

Review is about Write Out Loud - Middleton on 27 May 2012 (event)

Hi! Apples and Snakes having been name-checked, I feel compelled to reply! Just to say that as a regional programme coordinator for Apples (North East), I can assure you that I work with poets of all ages and backgrounds, not just the 'young, urban and hip'. We as an organisation have a special mission to work with young poets, hence this year's Shake the Dust slam project, and urban centres like London and Birmingham naturally bring forward a certain kind of poet and poetics more than say our more rural South West region might. But I and my colleagues enjoy helping anyone find their performance voice - I'm excited by authenticity, as I think most audiences are, too.

Comment is about Live Poetry: An Integrated Approach to Poetry in Performance by Julia Novak (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Win, I'd love to see as a companion piece your 'own' poem about Trueman. Mine might begin with a steam train whistling in the distance as Trueman comes in to bowl at Headingley ...! Is cricket a more poetic subject than football? Discuss. John Arlott featured as a poet in my battered school copy of the Penguin Book of Contemporary verse, back in the 60s. I don't think Fiery Fred was as rhapsodical when he retired to the commentary box, and certainly not after the lunch break!

Comment is about A Garland of White Roses (blog)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Hi Yvonne. I think I have found the culprit to my poem "Mime Rhyme." I suggest you find this page using Google. Google Mime Rhyme, 35 short funny poems. This website will be newnfresh.com/fun_short_funny_poems.
Whoever made this page list 35 poems but not the authors. My poem is number 13 on the list.
To quote this page. "You can share these poems with kids, family members, colleagues and make them laugh."
So besides me their are at least 34 other people whose poems are at risk. To be honest I am a little flattered that some people like my poem. But I would never copy a poem and make it seem like my own creation.
Thanks for letting me rant.
Shirley

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

hmm...

Comment is about A Mime Rhyme (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

yes Yvonne it is a foto of my living room(no window blinds)
Steve ta you have a way with ...thingies.
Winston-you know your stuff-Tommy

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

yes Yvonne it is a foto of my living room(no window blinds)
Steve ta you have a way with ...thingies.
Winston-you know your stuff-Tommy

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

yes Yvonne it is a foto of my living room(no window blinds)
Steve ta you have a way with ...thingies.
Winston-you know your stuff-Tommy

Comment is about You do not hear my voice. (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Nick,
I once, while in the army, helped with a stooked harvest...Bimey, those straw-stalks stab...and the dust?

(mind I could have you in tears about some of the labouring jobs in factories)

Like the rhymes.

Comment is about Thirst (blog)

Original item by Nick Coleman

Hi Shirley,
Are you going to let us know which the micreant websitres are so that we too can check for any 'stolen work'?

Comment is about Someone has stolen my poem (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

sounds like you have also got a cream for wishful thinking.
Very amusing.
Like. XX

Comment is about EXILE (blog)

Original item by NICK ARMBRISTER

eat your heart out you Russian grannys!

Comment is about Thirst (blog)

Original item by Nick Coleman

Hi Graham, thats the thing, they ARE his words, just selected by me. But yes, you can still hear the great man can't you. I know a lot of his commentaries were more 'poetic' than this one but there is a lot of internal rhyme here and like the birds ref' (swooping / Hawk) and Fred looking a bit like a black crow landing on his prey with his black mop. Thx for looking in. Win

Comment is about A Garland of White Roses (blog)

Original item by Winston Plowes

There's never been a better bowler Win. I can hear Arlot in your words. Clear, succinct, informative. And he liked Beaujolais too.

Regards,

Graham

Comment is about A Garland of White Roses (blog)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Wonderful stuff Tommy. Win

Comment is about You do not hear my voice. (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

HA HA! Thanks I needed a laugh. It's just that I like to write poetry but I have no illusions of being a poet. That's why this is so frustrating.
Can't people come up with their own stuff?
My poem "Mime Rhyme" isn't that great.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Timely. Shades of Neville Shute, On the Beach.

Comment is about Nuclear Cradle Song (blog)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

You can listen to the TMS broadcast here -
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/cricket/8027923.stm

Comment is about A Garland of White Roses (blog)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Hello, Sunshine Faggio

Benvenuti.

It is good to see your work on here. I especially welcome your thought about making poetry part of daily life. And I welcome your ability to write poetry - and such good poetry - in English. Bravo!

Just a little question about the last verse of Jet Set: do you mean 'wrapped in' rather than 'wrapped by'? and should that be 'How it feels good', rather than 'if...' ? This is not criticism, simply wondering. I occasionally translate from French and I find the prepositions the most difficult to get right at times. Thank you for posting. Grazie mille.

Comment is about Sunshine Faggio (poet profile)

Original item by Sunshine Faggio

I think you mean writing, not writhing. or perhaps not? Let me know details. I have written to you separately about this.

Comment is about Another poem of mine was used (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Well, you are almost right, M.C, but I think your spelling is letting you down :-)The system here is about CHEQUES and BALANCES.

The system works? Really? For whom?

Let's say we had a vote for president. The Queen could be nominated, sure, and if she won we would at least have had a say, and a way to get rid of her when we want to, not when she decides.

My vote would be for someone of the stature of Tom Dalyell, Mr West Lothian. Or David Steel. Or Francois Hollande. Allons enfants de la patrie...

Comment is about Sixty poems to mark Queen's 60 years (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

so long as it is your poem, and not previously published by someone else, yes, of course. Let's get your work into the High Street. Portas poetry perhaps?

Comment is about Poems back in the shops - apologies for the buggeration (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi all, Thanks for all the comments from people who viewed the tags in the park this glorious weekend. I am setting up a virtual tour of the installation (Comming soon on my web site) so if you missed it and want to be on the mailing list to find out more then please let me know at winstonplowes@googlemail.com

Many thanks, Winston

Comment is about Luggage-label poetry in the park at Hebden Bridge (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

''I am that thief!'' (in the manner of the Spartacus moment)

Comment is about Another poem of mine was used (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Sir
It has come to our attention that a formal request has been made to 'befriend' Mr Carroll. As you are no doubt aware that Mr Carroll is a very busy man with vary many obligations and there is a constant demand to 'befriend' Mr Carroll and that leaves him little time for social engagements such as you have requested. However a small number of applicants are permitted to become 'friends' of Mr Carroll and this issue is resolved by the process of elimination. Once a month we take the names of the said applicants and put them into a hat, then Mr Carroll selects one at random and the lucky winner is then allowed to be a 'friend' of Mr Carroll. Unfortunately you have not been selected this time and therefore I must convey to you the disappointing news that you are not to be a friend on this occasion. However all is not lost as we repeat the process with all new applicants and failures such as your-self on a monthly basis but let me be clear on this matter SHOULD YOU CONTINUE TO HARASS Mr Carroll in this way then your name will not be going into the hat.

yours etc
Thomas Henry Carroll

...now that will be Janet (sister of Karen). I was a fb friend and then ditched her as she can't be bothered with it- ;o) we get on in real life famously. I also ditched Hannah TWICE! (I am very choosy)She did not respond to a poem that I sent her. She spends too much time cycling(Hannah that is). Resend your request and I will place it in the in-tray.

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Hi Laura. Thank you for your comments on my poem "The Darkness."
Yes I agree that the evil in this world has been around a long time. It's just that with the internet and mass media hatred and bigotry have become an illness.

Thanks again
Shirley

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor