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Hélène

Sat 7th Oct 2023 14:35

Powerful poem Sarah. Really good.

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Hélène

Sat 7th Oct 2023 14:32

Awesome poem Ujjal!

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Hélène

Sat 7th Oct 2023 14:28

I really like your poetry Nadia. The words flow like a waterfall.

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Hélène

Sat 7th Oct 2023 14:25

Life has so many questions, so many theories, so few answers. So much of life is mystery, but as we age, little by little, we can get glimmers of insight as to why we are the way we are. Hang in there poet Nadia. Keep writing! Out of the ruins beautiful things can grow.

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Hélène

Sat 7th Oct 2023 14:16

So glad you like this, Manish. Poetry is my almost daily therapy.

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Graham Sherwood

Sat 7th Oct 2023 04:09

It’s never easy at your age Nadia.
Your last line is inspired!

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Holden Moncrieff

Sat 7th Oct 2023 03:44

Thank you so much, Pete, I always appreciate your encouraging comments!😊

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John Gilbert Ellis

Fri 6th Oct 2023 23:54

Thanks for the comments Stephen and Uilleam. A government committed to dealing with such grim situations and not demonising would be good.

And thanks to everyone for the likes as well.

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Pete (edbreathe)

Fri 6th Oct 2023 21:36

Great as always

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 6th Oct 2023 17:37

There are "fruits" to be obtained from the spirit of competition.
I recall that the railways used to compete in earlier times and
there was visible evidence of that in the services provided,
not least the "named" express trains and the likes of the Orient
Express that linked with far-off places. I certainly support the
public ownership of essential utilities such as power and water,not least for hands-on supervision close to home, and
security in case of sudden untoward conflict involving control of these services by foreign concerns with their own
interests and obligations. The NHS is currently a bottomless pit swallowing our tax money and some sensible adjustment
and accommodation with private financial input could be
beneficial to patient and profit - and serve to reduce the
chances of delayed and missed treatments and operations
when events influence the administration of those very vital
services....witnessed so much in the past few years.

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 6th Oct 2023 17:20

I support public ownership of utilities, Uilleam. The so-called benefits of privatization have never materialised and have led to duplication and waste. This has a nice rhythm to it, but I hope you can Corbyn out of the picture!

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 6th Oct 2023 17:10

I fear that you may be right, Graham, and it is a frightening prospect. And frankly, idle chatter from the political smug and safe in the US and Europe will not help.
Thank you for your kind comment on the poem.

And thank you to Frederick, Peter and Steve for the likes.

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Manish Singh Rajput

Fri 6th Oct 2023 17:03

This poem has helped me a lot, Helene.
"The joy that welled up upon this discovery was a golden state of mind,
I relaxed into its light,
stretched like a cat,
and smiled."
Beautiful lines.
You are a Gem!
Thank you for this.

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Nigel Astell

Fri 6th Oct 2023 14:23

Hurt and heartache
Can be heard
Screaming louder than before
Silent calm must enter
Ceasing this unforgivable pain.❤

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Graham Sherwood

Fri 6th Oct 2023 12:56

I've just clicked 'like' which actually felt quite wrong Stephen.
I can't help but think there will be a cataclysmic event sooner or later in this horrendous debacle.

I see the lunatic Putin is bragging about a new nuclear missile he has just announced, not ruling out a test which is illegal within the recognised countries.

This piece is brilliant for the fact that it hardly mentions what is going on in Ukraine but WE ALL KNOW!

well done again

G

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Steve White

Fri 6th Oct 2023 07:57

Excellent!

Just sorry I didn't see it when you first posted it.

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John Coopey

Fri 6th Oct 2023 07:52

Thanks for your thoughts, MC. And thanks for the Like, Kevin.

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 6th Oct 2023 07:38

Beautiful, Hélène. Just beautiful.

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 6th Oct 2023 07:36

Well done, John. I am humming the tune as I read it. Serious point, though.

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Stephen Gospage

Fri 6th Oct 2023 07:32

51 dead in the latest atrocity. Absolutely obscene.
Meanwhile, MAGA morons play games in Washington.

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Ferris Ty Taylor

Fri 6th Oct 2023 05:46

Thank you for saying so Uilleam!

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Red Brick Keshner

Fri 6th Oct 2023 00:41

Yeah, there those moments and days @Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh. Thanks kindly @Hélène. Glad that you do @Manish Singh Rajput 🌷🌷🌷

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 5th Oct 2023 22:47

Speaking as a Southerner looking to the North,
I don 't blame them being angry and loudly holding forth;
The money was better spent there, truly "money's worth"
Improving links far from the capital, providing their ha'porth!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 22:37

Thanks MC.
The north desperately needs an efficient easy to use cross-pennine link IF we are genuine in our efforts to get people out of their cars.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 22:31

Parents are only delivery agents
So true Moonlight.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 22:22

Thanks John.
Message to HM gov: Restore refugee safe and legal routes please.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 22:09

Goodness knows, in my darkest times I need someone to push me towards light.
Thanks Nitika.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 22:01

Thanks Ferris.
Beautiful.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 21:54

boisterous clacking keys
-nice one RB!

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Russell Jacklin

Thu 5th Oct 2023 21:31

we are all peoples of the world, we all need helping, international borders are just barriers to a freer society where each person can offer something in return for safety, security and freedom.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 21:23

I don't know if it's my age or what, but I find I can't deal with a noisy crowd in a strange pub anymore...I find it very stressful.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 21:11

Thanks JD.
"...the shed tear of a storm’s cry"
an apt image depicting danger and sadness.

I've just been watching "Saving Lives at Sea"-which brings home only too clearly the dangers those poor folk are in.
The UK needs to restore to them safe and legal routes-but unfortunately we need scapegoats.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Oct 2023 16:55

I like the rhythm of this, JD, and applaud the sentiment.

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Nitika Prabhakar

Thu 5th Oct 2023 11:52

Really glad you liked my work 'Fear not...'. Thank you so much

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John Coopey

Thu 5th Oct 2023 11:27

Thankyou Greg and Stephen. I didn’t realise there was a Curzon St Station in Birmingham, Greg. I shall rectify this in performance. Shows how long I’ve been out of train spotting.
I must confess I have ambivalent views about HS2. Whilst I enjoy the Government embarrassment over its cancellation, I always thought it a waste of money for a second-world country. What is irritating about this though, is that I find myself agreeing with Jacob Rees-Mogg.
And thanks for the Likes Nigel and Red Brick.

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Hélène

Thu 5th Oct 2023 11:17

Beautiful!! The words flow with poignancy.

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 5th Oct 2023 09:19

Oh, and I forgot-Misogynist.

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Manish Singh Rajput

Thu 5th Oct 2023 09:07

I loved this poem, RBK. Superbly written.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Oct 2023 07:39

Nice one, John. I reckon the spads have won over the spades.
The next step will probably be to stop the line at Watford.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Oct 2023 07:32

I like the way you structure your anger and disdain into a rhythmic poem, Uilleam. Your audio reading is excellent. The effluent of the affluent - a good theme.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 5th Oct 2023 07:22

Thanks, Uilleam and MC, and John for the like.

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Hélène

Thu 5th Oct 2023 04:18

A great read, I was drawn into your day...lovely details like the feel of the wind. And yes, as John highlighted, a poignant, unexpected ending.

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Hélène

Thu 5th Oct 2023 04:12

Vividly lovely Mike.

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Hélène

Thu 5th Oct 2023 04:08

Lovely, full of hope. Thanks Nitika.

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Greg Freeman

Thu 5th Oct 2023 00:06

Er, Curzon St, Birmingham, I think you'll find, JC, a trainspotter adds. I'll get my coat ...

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Nigel Astell

Wed 4th Oct 2023 23:33

Happy moonbeams
Sad unknowns
Content understanding
Soul deep.❤

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Nigel Astell

Wed 4th Oct 2023 23:21

Shooting star
Your wish
Forever mine
Living life
Loving life
Watching life
Eternally thankful
Through your
Night Sky.❤

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K-M Hearsum

Wed 4th Oct 2023 19:07

Thank you for all your kind comments , I can’t wait to help others with my journey . I can’t wait to produce more poems .

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John Coopey

Wed 4th Oct 2023 18:14

Thanks, JG. And for the Like, Tom.

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John Gilbert Ellis

Wed 4th Oct 2023 16:40

love the rhyme of dandelions and favorite humans!

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