Beautifully poignant!

Comment is about Once I Loved You (blog)

Original item by Steven Dark

So true, Mike. It's a good title too, I think.
Lynn x
P.S. thank you for your kind comments on "Suspicions". Much appreciated.

Comment is about Flippance is a Goodbye Song (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

I wonder why you call the poem it rather than id?impulses unplanned is quite tautological.
shadows in paintings - that's very good, but "subplots" in poetry don't work for me.

Comment is about it (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

A world to share - yet it remains just a dream with all the wrongs you describe so well here. Good one, Mike.
Lynn x

Comment is about The Haunted Future (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Isobel. Yes, and Dad's genes are absolutely useless, too. I like to embarrass my kids as often as possible. After all, they're embarrassing me all the time.

Comment is about Insignia (blog)

Thanks for pointing out the typo on my latest poem. To be honest after reading this and a few others of yours there are lots of things that I'D cut or do differently. But,sadly i'm not and would never want to be a critic, so i just read the poem and accept it for what it is. Look forward to more of your educating comments. Thanks!

Comment is about Insignia (blog)

I just want to thank you for all your support. The administrator e-mailed me and assures me that the person who posted my poem doesn't remember doing so. I like to write poetry but have no illusions of being a poet. This is why it was such a surprise. I have actually found this poem on other websites but have always been properly credited.
Again thanks for all the support.

Comment is about Non Traditional Haiku about my Poem (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Hello MC. Thanks for commenting on my poem "Nontraditional Haiku about my poem".
I have actually found my poem on other websites but have always been credited. Isobel asked if perhaps it was am extract? But this poem is a short one and posted word for word.
Thank you
Shirley

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Richard. Thanks for commenting on my poem "Nontraditional Haiku about my Poem".
I like to write poetry but I have no illusions of being a poet. This is why I was so surprised. I have found this poem on other websites but have always been credited. I posted a poem prior to this one titled "Haiku about my Stolen Poem", about the same subject.
Thank you
Shirley

Comment is about C Richard Miles (poet profile)

Original item by C Richard Miles

She has some of her dad's genes too then...

I like it. I like all the poetry that relates to your family/ work/ life - I feel I can connect to it better.

I like the way you convey your 'other worldliness'. That's an unusual get up you went it - I'd have picked you to sit next to :)

Comment is about Insignia (blog)

Yep, I think you're right, Steve. Most of, if not all, the 2nd verse should go. It was a Psychology degree and, of course, absolutely useless.

Comment is about Insignia (blog)

I'm always looking for a reason to celebrate
anything - but republicanism in this country
had one fling which was only instrumental in returning the monarchy when people became tired
of the kill-joy, holier-than-thou intrusions in their lives espoused by its primary promoter
who soon managed to elevate himself to "Lord
Protector" (e.g. monarch by any other name).
I can just imagine some politicians - past and
present - who would just love to indulge that
career opportunity!
I see no point in using insulting words to put over a view. It seems unlikely to encourage confidence in those following the train of
thought that it contains.

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

Original item by Greg Freeman

theres something about putting lyrics on a poetry site that gives another perspective on them. like placing anything really i an art gallery. i worte an essay about it once, displacing objects and making them art. lyrics can be disposable, much like poetry but as placing words into a song gives them life taking them out and making them poetry allows for scrutiny. good word that scrutiny xx

will look up gil scot heron.

Comment is about television. rerun. still on. still relevant. in case you missed it. (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

Thank you very much, Stef for your comments.
And glad to be assistance, ahem... lol ;o)
L xx

Comment is about Suspicion (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

I will say this, Our queen has the easiest life a monarch of this country has EVER had. Any poet who's had the gall to accept the position of laureate, in her reign, cannot be considered a real social commentator or poet of consequence in my honest opinion.

The same principle applies to the other writers who would write for similar purposes. It is elevating only in terms of income.

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

Original item by Greg Freeman

I re-wrote 'untitled' at Cynthia Buell Thomas, advice. I have her to thank for The Journey

Comment is about The Journey (blog)

Original item by Glyn Pope

Anyone for a celebration of republicanism? Fuck the queen and all she stands for (privilage, elitism, capitalism.)

My OBE's in the post (not.)

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

Original item by Greg Freeman

Patricia...!!!
What Stef?
Can you fill the bucket
up with cold water please!

Oh!
don't say Lynn Dye has been at it again Stef!

'fraid so chuck-(SPERLOSH!!)
oooh lovely-now get yer knickers off
and yer knockers out!!

10/10 Lynn.xx

Comment is about Suspicion (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

We certainly get the clever gist
of this poem Glynn
and enjoyed it very much.

Comment is about The Journey (blog)

Original item by Glyn Pope

No, I know you weren't trying to take credit - that was obvious because you posted a link underneath and also a comment stating where and who it came from.

I just didn't understand why you put it up is all, so thanks for the note.

Comment is about television. rerun. still on. still relevant. in case you missed it. (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

I wouldn't buy it either - but because of the content I have read, not its raison d'etre. But then I've even been known to display the national flag on occasions!

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

Original item by Greg Freeman

It is permitted to print extracts from prose under the fair comment rule. But poetry seems
to be considered easy game - as if it was in communal ownership rather than someone's property. Perhaps length is a contributory
factor in this activity. Who can recall a LONG
poem in whatever format being highjacked in this manner?

Comment is about Non Traditional Haiku about my Poem (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

'' Hot as hell, black as pitch and sweet as a woman's kiss''...Coffee! Hi ya Katy-
Tommy

Comment is about Katy Megan (poet profile)

Original item by Katy Megan

A similar thing happened to me on another site a while ago - someone else re-posted a poem I'd written - only found out when I'd googled it to show it to a friend! But, like yours, it was removed when I contacted the administrators.

Always mixed emotions when you find someone has (re)used a poem you've posted online - depends on where and how, I suppose - sometimes I feel annoyed at how it has been used but mostly flattered that it has been chosen - I've had on-lines poems used for Hampshire Bird and Tree Festival, for Bury Choral Society's latest commission for a young composer and for an Audio tour of Soho - all very pleasing (but they asked permission) but I've also found poems used on slightly frivolous sites - Origami caterpillars, Fairy Friends and Easter Bunny kid's sites - my name's been quoted so I've got the credit as author but no permission asked for!

Comment is about Non Traditional Haiku about my Poem (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

And your comment made me laugh too! I understand now - didn't realise you were from America.

Accents really affect so many things, syllable counts being just one of them. Part of my job involves teaching phonics to primary school children, who are struggling with reading. The accent of our region can make it difficult at times - for example - 'air' as in hair is pronounced more like 'er' as in her. It's great fun trying to get them to give me correct examples. I think there can be no substitute for just sitting down and reading with kids. All the theory in the world can't replace the value of that.

I'm glad to hear that all your experiences of this site are positive :) x

Comment is about Shirley Smothers (poet profile)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Thank you Mike for your kind comments, much appreciated. x

Comment is about Suspicion (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for the comment on Anna Dacie. I thought I would keep the lines short and to the point.

Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Thanks for the comment on Anna Dacie. I thought I would keep the lines short and to the point.

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

Thanks for the comment on Anna Dacie. I thought I would keep the lines short and to the point.

Comment is about zethembiso mkhize (poet profile)

Original item by zethembiso mkhize

Thanks for the comment on Anna Dacie. I thought I would keep the lines short and to the point.

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanky you all for the lovely compliments.

Comment is about A short poem for a girl who lived for only 50 minutes (blog)

Original item by Peter Asher

Thank you Ann for your comments on 'On stolen sheets'. :o)

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Cheers for your comment on 'On stolen sheets'. :o)

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Also (pre-amble) thank you for your comments on 'On stolen sheets'. :o)

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

Yvonne- thank you for your comments on 'On stolen sheets'. :o)

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

Original item by Yvonne Brunton

'On stolen sheets'. thank you. x

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thank you C, I'm appreciative of your comments re 'On stolen sheets'. :o)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Lynn- your comment is most appreciated. :o)on 'A Lady's dismissal'

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Cheers Chris I followed your advice on I followed all three elements of advice on 'A Lady's dismissal' :o)

Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)

Original item by Chris Co

Now, now, Stella, just because I'm gorgeous, It should not require you to subject yourself to dismal self-abuse. And as an addendum you got it correct I followed all three elements of advice on 'A Lady's dismissal'(as did Stella) I must stop writing stuff at 3am. :o)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hi Laura. No my poem was posted on another website. I was not given credit for this poem. So I was able to prove the poem is mine and it was removed.
I originally posted another poem about my experience titled "Haiku about a Stolen Poem".
But my daughter says this poem is a little strongly worded so I posted the second, "Nontraditional Haiku about My Poem"
Thanks for your comment.

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thanks for your comment on The Scarf x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

thank you chris. i have to point out that this is a song by the disposable heroes of hipoprisy: television drug of the neation. An early nineties rap/hip hop style number.

ive always thought the lyrics remarkable and as its been a while theres always a new audience of those never heard it, those never really read/heard it first time and i think anyone who appreciates political poetry would get something from a re read. Thanks chris for some interesting points of debate....

i wasnt trying to take credit for this song. i am merely passing it on in listing it here on a forum that is all about words.

laura: i post other peoples song lyrics all the time for similar reasons.

i was listening to this last night whilst trying to watch wife swap. i thought the couple in it might have liked it. she banned tv in the new house and i turned it off to post here instead :)

Comment is about television. rerun. still on. still relevant. in case you missed it. (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

Julian, I agree with you. Certainly not one that well be on my shelves.

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

Original item by Greg Freeman

Ah, I was just about to say what Stella had already said. So how to be original.You've actually taken an unusual topic, the id, and written about it very well. Capturing it succinctly. Yet, I don't know why, maybe I'm not in the mood, I don't 'enjoy' it very much as a poem. It doesn't have the 'wow' factor.

Comment is about it (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

As far as I can gather it was on another site not this one

Comment is about Non Traditional Haiku about my Poem (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

tell me more, Shirley. was it on here and then removed? contact me and let me know please.

Comment is about Non Traditional Haiku about my Poem (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Ah a poem about the idiots lantern :)

Quite a few good lines Rach, particularly;

T.V is it the reflector or the director?

and

T.V is the only wet nurse
that would create a cripple

I can't say I agree with all the sentiments, as I think you attribute some things to T.V which just happen to be expressed there as well as other places.

e.g although straight teeth do seem to be more important than the words that come out; style over substance goes far beyond television even if it is very at home there. The same thing can be said in reference to oxymorons, in that they exist beyond the bounds of the medium of television. So I think television is reflecting here, rather than directing.

Still even here you are still capturing an aspect of our T.V culture.

I like the gusto of the poem throughout and you do hit some nails on the head in terms of issues within our culture. The references to the desensitisation of children and to the selling of cola are as cutting as they are arguably true.

A good write because you've got some great lines, hit some home truths and done so with passion.

Best

Chris

Comment is about television. rerun. still on. still relevant. in case you missed it. (blog)

Original item by Rachel Bond

Hello zethembiso. Someone posted my poem word for word without giving me credit.
I posted "Nontraditional Haiku about MY Poem", because my daughter says the first poem, "Haiku about a Stolen Poem" was worded a little too strongly.
I contacted the website and told the administrator that I don't have a problem with anyone posting my poetry I just ask to receive proper credit. He removed the poem.

Thanks for your comment,
Shirley

Comment is about zethembiso mkhize (poet profile)

Original item by zethembiso mkhize

Hi Cynthia. Unfortunately this is true. I posted "Non Traditional Haiku about my Poem" because my daughter says the first Poem "Haiku about a Stolen Poem" was worded a little strongly.
I contacted the websites administrator and told him I don't have a problem with anyone posting my poetry, I just ask that I receive proper credit. He removed the poem.

Thanks for your comment
Shirley

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas