"Enjoyed" your singing? Hmm. To borrow your own words
from another of your postings: That's a bit of a stretch. 😋
Comment is about "HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE SUELLA?" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A fine riposte, John. A villanelle aimed at a true villain.
Comment is about Suellanelle (or The Erati Writes Back) (blog)
Original item by John Gilbert Ellis
Thanks, JG. I think that’s what’s meant by the Red Wall. And thanks for the Likes, Reggie's Ghost, Aisha and Jordyn.
Comment is about THEM AS LIVES LONGEST LEARNS MOST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A lovely tribute, Nigel.
Comment is about When Collecting Memories a Legend is Born (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Love your stream-of-consciousness style of poetry Michael! I enjoy the depth and details of observation ("the neighbor tends to peak over the fence, Do not compare, will you blink if Father Time gave you a death stare?"),
and the caring messages ("everything will be okay, prepare to be your best, love, love, love"). Awesome writing.¡Que bueno! (& learned a new word w/ google's help: "prevaricators")
Comment is about “New Energy” (blog)
Original item by Michael Morales
Very well put, especially like the end couplet.
Reminds me that I despair many of my own generation so set in their ways, never wishing to consider anything new, or obsessed with their own youth. Theirs being better than anyone else’s could ever have been or will be.
Comment is about Evolving (blog)
Original item by Tim Higbee
Reminds me of going to Labour Party club discos in the mid 1980’s. The girls growled at you if there was any hint of ‘want a drink, darling’ or ‘would you care to join me in this dance’.
Comment is about THEM AS LIVES LONGEST LEARNS MOST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the kind comments Keith and Stephen.
I’ve updated this one a bit, couldn’t help myself.
Thanks also for the likes from Red Brick, Helene, Aisha and Hugh.
Comment is about Dancing In the City (blog)
Original item by John Gilbert Ellis
It’s a bit of a stretch, MC; I was never a protester nor a rake. And thanks for the Likes, Stephen and Redbrick.
Comment is about THEM AS LIVES LONGEST LEARNS MOST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thankyou, Stephen and MC. I’m sure you will have enjoyed my singing!
And thanks for the Like, JG and Redbrick.
Comment is about "HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE SUELLA?" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks, MC. He was one of the nicest men I knew.
Comment is about DICK (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It seems that Xi in China is happy about this re-emergence.
One has to wonder why? Not least when considering the Biden
family connection that is reported but somehow kept at arm's
length by US investigative authorities busy "Russian to judgement" about Trump's alleged connections in that neck of
the woods..
Comment is about Dave's Back (blog)
Original item by R A Porter
Those who bring cruel death
To their unsuspecting hosts
Give up their right to breath.
Let these ghouls depart as ghosts!
Comment is about No retreat, no surrender (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
A nice welcome reminder of kinder more innocent days. It is
likely that your man's time in Nazi captivity added to his understanding of just how important the small kindnesses and courtesies are in this life.
Comment is about DICK (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Another prime piece of political "pricking" - on the button
& finding just the right very familiar musical hook on which to hang.
Comment is about "HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE SUELLA?" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Wry - and right on from my varied rcollections of accompanying
numerous public gatherings. Being led astray has a range of
meanings, that's for sure. How about that one about "Wise after the event"? 😃
Comment is about THEM AS LIVES LONGEST LEARNS MOST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It's the problem with all these people, John - Braverman, Truss, Bojo, Dodgy Dave, Piers Morgan - they just won't go away!
Another fun piece, enjoyed it.
Comment is about "HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE SUELLA?" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It occurs to me that this is the reverse of "Somewhere" in West Side Story. There should be no "somewhere" to hide for those responsible, no place for them.
Thanks, Graham. Yes, sadly, the combination of fatigue and the "competing" news agenda has pushed the Ukraine War of the front pages. It is seen to be a bit boring, although not if you live there!
Thanks, Uilleam. It's all a bit sad.
And thanks to Nigel, Frederick, John C, Manish, K Lynn and Jon for liking.
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
thanks for your likes
Red Brick Keshner
Stephen G
Jordyn
Aisha
and
Hugh.
Comment is about When Collecting Memories a Legend is Born (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
It's never been my inclination, Lee, but I have helped them out when they're busy.
Comment is about Dancing with Spiders (blog)
Original item by Lee Campbell
For sure 😃
Thanks for the likes and the comment!
Comment is about Programme Accepted (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Fri 17th Nov 2023 13:42
I agree Graham. Surely WOL should not be used to spout a constant stream of political rhetoric?
And to be honest Uilleam you are mostly preaching to the converted on this site
Comment is about Zip it, Hotovely! (blog)
Pandanus. You learn something every day!
Thank you
G
Comment is about Pandanus (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Fri 17th Nov 2023 13:22
Personally I think that as a poetry website it is all well and good to put pen to paper to expound ones views on world issues (in moderation I should add) but plastering the site with videos and newsreels is excessive. It's not as if the world at large isn't aware of what is occurring.
Comment is about Zip it, Hotovely! (blog)
Thanks Stephen, glad you enjoyed this little daydream.
Thanks also Nigel, Aisha & Frederick for reading and the 'like's 😃
Comment is about An Eyelash Breadth Between Us (blog)
Original item by Tom
Value yourself
As others do
Achieve understanding
Bare your soul
Inside poetry
You always do.❤
Comment is about Bare soul (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Oh, and "damage, not accuracy" is now official Israeli military policy.
https://www.commondreams.org/news/israel-gaza-bombing
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Sorry Mark, late to the plate. I'm glad you feel that way, it was intended to be uplifting,, thanks for that.
Apologies for the late response to your likes: Red Brick Kestner, Hugh, Keith Aisha, Holden and John Gilbert Ellis.
Ray
Comment is about HAVING A DAY OUT (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you Stephen,
Fat cats signing for killing machines which are now being given their “test runs” in Gaza.
After many years of feeling guilt and self-doubt on the issue of Israel-Palestine, I now know that I’m on the side of the angels when I see a Jewish lady close to tears, appealing to the UK Home Secretary for a ceasefire, and I weep with her.
And I’m incensed when I see a little Jewish boy of about eight who's laid on the ground, being kicked by an Israeli policeman, and orthodox Jews, being punched and knocked to the ground by the police, for the crime of demonstrating solidarity with the Palestinian people…yet the slanderers and liars in the UK government would have me believe I’m anti Semitic...that I’m weeping for people I hate?
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
On a slightly different note, there is a small town near us that has sported Ukrainian flags from lots of buildings ever since the start of the war there. Sadly this weekend they will be replaced by Christmas trees! Ukraine, now off the front page!
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Since Cain and Abel. If there is one, God help us all!
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Strong stuff, Tom, with some wonderful images e.g. 'the swollen tongue of sea...'. An exciting read, whatever one's age!
Comment is about An Eyelash Breadth Between Us (blog)
Original item by Tom
Thu 16th Nov 2023 17:24
You write with such warmth, Mike. It's obvious that every word is genuine. This is a genuine poem.
Comment is about Strawberry Field (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
A nod to Larkin here, David, and a great poem in its own right. I never get tired of hearing these guys.
Comment is about For John Coltrane (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
Thanks, Rasa. Yes, I think humans will always have the edge when it comes to original ideas. My only worry is that AI will creep up on us and engulf our everyday lives, thus requiring us not to think on a regular basis.
John - I reckon that AI should be able to handle the other sort of AI by now. Perhaps Brave New World isn't that far off.
Comment is about AI (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Brings to mind John Lennon's song crippled inside.
One thing you can't hide is when your crippled inside.
You packed a lot in this one. Great poem.
Comment is about Bare soul (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Full volume 24/7. We need a personal bubble with a mute button for the times we just need to shut down the unnecessary noise of humans.
Comment is about Programme Accepted (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
M.C Fascinating to hear of your encounters. Talking of London, I once shared a train seat heading out of Euston with television auctioneer James Lewis, a big man, he had little option but to leave me but one third of the seat to fit myself into.
Comment is about Finding Van Gogh In Ramsgate (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Thank you Helene and Nigel💐
I appreciate your words Nigel. Beautifully expressed 💐
Comment is about Glass never empty (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Definitely Nigel. Thank you so much my wise friend💐
Comment is about Wondrous why's (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
purplemoon, I feel the frustration in your poem. You ever think maybe it's just life that's out of focus. It's like a puzzle with all the pieces out of order. We spend our life trying to frame in the border. Sometimes we just need to focus on the center and forget what's on the perimeter.
Comment is about Blurry (blog)
Original item by purplemoon
This sounds really interesting and right up my street. Thanks, Tom
Comment is about Where does a poem come from? Crucial questions answered in book of interviews with leading poets (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Wed 15th Nov 2023 20:52
Manish Singh Rajput
Sat 18th Nov 2023 17:17
A beautiful poem, Hélène! I liked the mantra - "May you meet people who understand you." We all need to be understood by someone to feel considerate, respectful and alive.
Thank you.
Comment is about A Prayer (blog)
Original item by Hélène