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Philipos

Thu 7th Apr 2011 20:12

Hi Isobel many thanks for your comments on Peepholes - just parts of a patchwork quilt that needed an umbrella - good idea though Peephole two - might give it a whirl subject to inspiration x

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Philipos

Thu 7th Apr 2011 19:59

A joy to read Rachel - well done x

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Thu 7th Apr 2011 19:56

Some great metaphores here Moira and I wish you every good fortune in your quest to keep open the libaries x

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Rachel Bond

Thu 7th Apr 2011 19:22

arr ey rach...im sure john would have rolled his eyes at the thought of another looney claiming knowledge of his heart. i havent read your lennon poem, but would like to now...all news is publicity! im sure its considered, real and warm like the other work of yours that i love xx

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Dave Bradley

Thu 7th Apr 2011 17:55

Dignified response that, Rachel, to a rather odd comment

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Rachel Bond

Thu 7th Apr 2011 16:39

Thanks Is. I took the poem off cos there had been comment that it sounded like a true life story and as this goes out all over t' world i wouldnt want that assumption made.
Thanks for your response xx

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Thu 7th Apr 2011 16:36

Thanks for the comment the subject is the spirit of the water which can be given specific titles (nymph etc)

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Isobel

Thu 7th Apr 2011 16:08

We are all agreed that Spring is the best season then. I've said it before but I'll say it again.... all the promise of summer without the rotten let down...
A lovely uplifting poem Andy - now write one about pissing rain in August! xx

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Isobel

Thu 7th Apr 2011 16:05

I've enjoyed reading this one too Rachel. It's classy poetry. The ending is brill cos the voice that goes with such a character is totally unexpected - much like August thunder, I suppose! x

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Rachel McGladdery

Thu 7th Apr 2011 14:18

Hi Isobel, massive thanks for the support on my profile around the 'exchange' that went on earlier. Thanks love I really appreciate it xxx

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Thu 7th Apr 2011 13:39

I'm gobsmacked by that interchange. Could I just vouch for the fact that Rachel was the most worthy of winners. The poem was performed beautifully and connected John, the MAN, with the rest of humanity - a great character but imperfect, like the rest of us. It was a gentle piece though and I don't think you could possibly judge it off paper.
If you want something that made people feel more for him, perhaps you should have read mine Andrew. Here's the link. You'll be disappointed to hear that I didn't getplaced.

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=17617

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Lynn Dye

Thu 7th Apr 2011 12:54

Enjoyed this poem, Rachael, just love the spring! xx

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Graham Sherwood

Thu 7th Apr 2011 10:59

My wife always says those pleated front trousers always make blokes look old.

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Thu 7th Apr 2011 10:14

Hi there Stan, Welcome to WOL. Winston

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Andy N

Thu 7th Apr 2011 08:13

Hi Mirna;

Really enjoyed this but my favourite bit was the butterflies giggling bit in the second stanza, but the full piece holds up pretty well..

good stuff x

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Andy N

Thu 7th Apr 2011 08:11

I like this, Moria must admit but Antonionioni does raise some good points about libaries... My local library when I was growing up was all about books. Last time I went in there, half of the books had gone and were replaced by computers, council helplines and advice centres and it felt more like a community centre.

time changes of course, on your piece i particularly like the first three lines of the piece although the full thing holds up really well.

good stuff.

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Rachel McGladdery

Thu 7th Apr 2011 06:34

Thanks Greg, that is a truly lovely comment x

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Rachel McGladdery

Thu 7th Apr 2011 06:31

Hi Andrew, Thanks for the candour. I'm sorry you feel John would be disappointed, though I don't quite understand how you'd ascertain that, with all due respect. I responded to the competition with my own honest interpretation, which was memory-based and limited as I was young when he died. Everyone who entered presumably came at it from their own perspective, I'd be interested to read yours, why not make a profile on here and post it up as a blog? As for the lack of impact of my poem on you personally, I feel poetry is a very subjective thing and also, seeing the words flat on paper is very different to seeing it performed (it was a performance competition). Thanks again for your comment.
Rachel

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Thu 7th Apr 2011 00:14

With all do respect: Congrates on your win on the Lennon contest! It's ironic how they invited the world, but only rewarded the U.K.! I read your poem, and related it to anyone! Didn't feel John's heart, only your memory of a harbor of! I entered, but being from the U.S., probably saw a trash can and not consideration! I think John would have been very disappointed! Not that I should have won, but at least considered! Thank You for making others, feel nothing for him!

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Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:55

Thanks for the comment on my poem - you can let it take you where you want. Meat and potatoes kind of life, that's for sure and that's if you're lucky.Could thing be worse, well maybe but of course they could always get better :)

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Lynn Dye

Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:26

Hi Ann, thank you for comments on "And Your Name Is?" You are much too kind - it would be nice to think I am more memorable, lol, but maybe she was just younger than me! Love, Lynn xx

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Greg Freeman

Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:21

"As low as August thunder" is a killer last line, Rach. Appreciated the technique going on with words like wilted and quilted. But it's more than just technique: rich language, real warmth.

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Greg Freeman

Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:16

Thanks for all the comments ... but thanks to Steven really for the inspiration. I found it great fun to do, and even liberating. There was some sense of ownership, in selecting the phrases and putting them in the order I did. I don't claim any artistic merit for it, although most of those lines on their own could possibly provoke a separate poem. And yes, Steve, it's made me realise there's a whole new world out there, beyond the marshalling yard ...

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Lynn Dye

Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:05

Hi Archie, thank you for your kind comments on "And Your Name Is?" You're right that it just gets worse the older you get. Oh sorry, what did I just call you...? Cheers, Ethel x

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Lynn Dye

Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:02

Hi John, thanks for kind comments on "And Your Name Is? Much appreciated. x

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Lynn Dye

Wed 6th Apr 2011 22:00

Hi Dave, thank you for kind comments on "And your name is?" Much appreciated, Lynn x

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Isobel

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:57

Thank you everyone - I'm glad what I was trying to say came across. My son, who inspired the poem, hates it of course! He thinks it makes him sound like a geek...
He is one of those long haired youths who wears his trousers round his knees with his underpants and arse all on show. I suppose helping your little sister with chemistry and being at all knowledgeable about anything just doesn't go with the image!

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Francine

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:31

I enjoyed reading this Lynn, and thinking of the times I can remember this happening to me... : /

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Rachel McGladdery

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:24

Oops sorry Ann, didn't spot your comment there, thanks too, she had a real smoker's voice, raspy but warm xxx

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Rachel McGladdery

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:23

Thanks Francine, she wasn't at all mysterious really, just a very sun-leathery, homely, religious nanna. She died when I was 18 and though she was only in her early 60s was so wrinkly she looked like she'd been baked! she was lovely though. This is part of a bigger poem with some stuff about how she selflessly lived for her husband and children...guess the skin is where the similarity ends lol! :) xxx

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Ann Foxglove

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:19

Lovely stiff - I love the August thunder!xx

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Ann Foxglove

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:17

Well observed - I love spring too!

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Francine

Wed 6th Apr 2011 21:00

I really enjoyed reading this, Rachel... for the vivid images.
You make her sound fascinating and mysterious!

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Francine

Wed 6th Apr 2011 20:45

Some lovely sentiments in this, Andy.
My fave image:

'Spring is here
with fields laced in daffodils
which wave slightly
in the wind'

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Ann Foxglove

Wed 6th Apr 2011 20:00

This is TOTALLY tongue in cheek. Cos I never judge a book by the cover - being a somewhat over-the-hill broad myself!

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Wed 6th Apr 2011 18:50

Cheerful poem for a cheerful time, Andy!

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Wed 6th Apr 2011 18:47

It's an important issue Moira and I agree with the sentiments, and also it's good to see some adventurous linguistic turns of phrase.

I suppose the counter-argument might be that today most people, and certainly most of the younger generation, have the internet, whether on computer or on their phone, and so one of the main benefits to the younger generation of libraries - access to the internet - has maybe been seen in the light of cost-cutting govt policy as something less than vital? I dunno.

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Rachel Bond

Wed 6th Apr 2011 16:55

great poem, the father's lips, the mothers eyes, say so much. really clever :)

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Rachel McGladdery

Wed 6th Apr 2011 16:27

it's also my favourite season, I particularly love the image of the cats rolling in sunlight...mine do that...actually, so do I!
Ta for the comment on my poem too x

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Rachel McGladdery

Wed 6th Apr 2011 16:24

Just downright bloody lovely this :) it made me smile x

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Val Cook

Wed 6th Apr 2011 14:28

Hi Isobel
Thanks for commenting on my poem,it was written many moons ago but I still feel the same about it.
Cheers

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Val Cook

Wed 6th Apr 2011 14:26

Thanks Anthony for your comments on my poem of the month. Always enjoy reading "Visiting Nell" your explanation has stayed with me ever since I read it.

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Andy N

Wed 6th Apr 2011 14:05

Hi Laura;

Thanks for the comment over 'Up on the Bridge'... Wasn't the easiest piece in the world to write, must admit and getting the two events to link together was particularly hard, but in the end it's worth it.

Glad you like it... Will be looking forward to reading this around over the next few weeks..

Hope you are good x - Andy N

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Andy N

Wed 6th Apr 2011 14:02

Hi Isobel;

Cheers for the comment over 'Up on the Roof'.. Yeah, the reference to the woman interviewing and the woman isn't perhaps that clear.. I will amend it when I get chance.

Must admit too - caused me some trouble this piece too and am generally pleased you liked it. (the subtle nature of the piece was the bit that caused me the most problems).

Hope you are good.

See you soon x

Andy N x

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Andy N

Wed 6th Apr 2011 14:00

thanks for the comment, val about 'up on the roof'.. - glad you like it.. must admit it took ages to write - am pleased you and so many others have really enjoyed it x

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Andy N

Wed 6th Apr 2011 13:57

really enjoyed the full piece, rachel but the last line was particularly cool.. top stuff x

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Andy N

Wed 6th Apr 2011 13:56

lovely piece, rachael.. particularly like '

Coats are lighter colours brighter,

abrasive breaths no longer shocking'

but i like all of it as it has tons of lovely images.

glad you liked my 'spring is here' piece too and commented.. x

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Rachel McGladdery

Wed 6th Apr 2011 13:22

Thanks Rachel, :) x

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Rachel McGladdery

Wed 6th Apr 2011 13:21

Aww Rachael, I saw lots of Ladybirds today, they really do usher in the spring don't they. Uplifting poem x:)

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Wed 6th Apr 2011 12:53

Not like today's glorious Manchester sunshine then! Looks like a few of us who were on the weekend have become quite productive here recently - nice to relate poems to people.

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