I enjoyed this very much, Teju, love the contradictions.

Comment is about You (blog)

Original item by Teju Chosen Poet

Love your poem, Chris, it works for me.

Comment is about Why does mankind wage war and kill? (blog)

Wow! I really enjoyed this poem, Stella. To me at least, it is all good. :)

Comment is about In Hope of Wonder (blog)

Hi Lynn, thank you for commenting on 'Bare Bones' and 'Pillars' your kind remarks so appreciated.

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Just chuffin' brilliant

Another thirty years.

ant

Comment is about Mission Creep (with audio!) (blog)

Original item by Attila the Stockbroker

Brilliant! loved the audio?

Comment is about Mission Creep (with audio!) (blog)

Original item by Attila the Stockbroker

Too right I don't mean it, so 'ands orft!
Lol, thank you so much for comment, Stef&Patricia
Love, Lynn xx

Comment is about Life in the Mad House (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for your comments all.

@Rachel - answer to question in 3rd para - you'd hope so.

@ Andy - thanks, I'll consider, however, it's my first draft and that wasn't the ending I intended initially. I think it's clear to see that the last stanza is quite different from the first two. It's in this one that I decided to change who the narrator is speaking to.

Comment is about You (blog)

Original item by Teju Chosen Poet

Hi Alana,
Thanks for your kindnesses... 'smote' is as in the past tense of the (old english?) verb 'to smite'. Technically I think it means 'to hit', but the verse is intentionally overwrought and pretentious so I thought the malapropism appropriate. Enjoyed your profile samples although I haven't read them all yet. Will leave a comment or two when I have. I've not been active on the site for a long while. Time to get back into the swim.
Take care
Tim

Comment is about Tim King (poet profile)

Original item by Tim King

This is a really fun piece Ann, although I have to say it annoys me somewhat, in that it's one of those poems that which subliminally "repeats" on me! Since I read it I can't get the beat or rhymes of it out of my head! (should it be tawdry/tawdrey?)

Born in a bucket - luxury! I used to dream of being born in a bucket - it would have seemed a palace to me!

(Anyway, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself . . . :)

Regards,

A.E. X

Comment is about bucket (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hello Harry - I go along with the idea that
the nearest we might get to true heroism is the
"cold blooded" variety - still doing the deed
despite the known risks. The secret agents who
went to Occupied Europe knowing what they faced
if caught by the Gestapo is probably my idea
of that. But one could also argue that they &
others might have deep-set reasons beyond the
usual range of motivation, which itself might be "suspect" - even reaching extremes beyond what we might consider "normal" behaviour.
In short, the subject of heroism is endlessly
fascinating, with no ready answer to one or the
other within the bounds of opportunity and -
perhaps particularly relevant - circumstance.

Comment is about TWO SIDES OF A COIN (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

M.C. Hi!
As Chesterton pointed out: The paradox of heroism, is that when the hero feels most fearful and cowardly, and yet goes ahead and performs the heroic act, then the virtue of heroism is at its zenith.

The greatest coward, then could be the greatest hero.

(but only if he performs the heroic act)

Comment is about TWO SIDES OF A COIN (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi lovely Larisa.

yes indeed,
there is no better medicine
for the mind,than poetry

as well as gin and tonic-haha.

you are definitely writing better
(in my humble opinion)

Love

Stef and Tricia.xx

Comment is about Why Poetry? (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Howdy Ma'am
just mosied in
from the cattle drive,to say
this is a mighty fine poem-
yee-haw!

theres gunfire from the O.K. corral-
I best skeedaddle-ok?

get up thar horsey!

Comment is about JUST GIVE ME A COWBOY POET (blog)

A hoot! This took me to another life long gone
when I was on protection duty helping an
informant pass the time - solo. He was carrying golf clubs and I was carrying a pistol
I'm not sure who was more deadly! I had to repress a chuckle when two real golfers appeared and suggested a "foursome".

Comment is about Golf Clubs (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

aw Lynn!
how can you even think
of getting rid of a dog
with eyes like that.

I know you don,t mean it
but just in case,
I,ll be ready for his collection!

love

Stef&Patricia.xx

Comment is about Life in the Mad House (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

thanks Iso just resurfaced out of the cold...hehe

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

bit of fun in response to your comment TC.

Comment is about Thaumaturgically Charged (blog)

Original item by Beulah

Giggled all through this one, John, very funny, enjoyed.

Comment is about Golf Clubs (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I agree with Harry, Stella. Second half great. First half creates a mood, but what to project on to it????

Comment is about In Hope of Wonder (blog)

And I am so glad I read this.. :)

Comment is about Hampstead Heath (blog)

Original item by Dali

Thanks for the comment on In Hope of Wonder...thoughts tend to wander at the waters edge don't you think?.. :)

Comment is about Dali (poet profile)

Original item by Dali

Hi Charlotte - not sure why your name isn't on there.. I have re-edited it now.. Odd because everywhere it is - your name is mentioned.. Strange stuff..

Thanks for letting me know either way.

See you Tuesday

A

Comment is about Charlotte Henson (poet profile)

Original item by Charlotte Henson

Great, one of my favourite themes/motives too. This one flows smoothly yet cuts deep. Thanks for reading my Balloons in the tree too
Dali

Comment is about In Hope of Wonder (blog)

Such a flow to this write..soothing..like it very much :)

Comment is about WINTER GALLOPS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

wow and this is what you came up with?..I am impressed Ann..hmm gollum-like creature huh?..

Comment is about bucket (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

yes it is a great read..

Comment is about Balloons in the tree (blog)

Original item by Dali

I like this... It has so many differing images, which makes it an interesting read!

Comment is about Christmas Comes Early (blog)

Strong women, I like it xx

Comment is about You (blog)

Original item by Teju Chosen Poet

Wonderful, I laughed at using 1st line, done it so many times, you took me away to exotica, very nice,Welcome to wol, I just picked you randomly x

Comment is about Teju Chosen Poet (poet profile)

Original item by Teju Chosen Poet

Uni-fawn haha you certainly rhymed this, x

Comment is about Tim King (poet profile)

Original item by Tim King

I love Requiem for a daisy? and how you didn't rhyme petticoat? very clever, What is smote? x

Comment is about Tim King (poet profile)

Original item by Tim King

Brilliant, fantastic word play use of words, everything, wasn't keen on rubic's cube? not swear word, I just didn't get polythene? (too clever for me) but I think the rest is wonderful xx

Comment is about The Scarlet Prophecies Part One (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Hey Andy, thought I'd let you know that the WOL Gig Guide description for the 15th has now removed all mention of me altogether o_e

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

*cough* and Charlotte Henson -_-

Review is about A Means to an End Concert on 15 Nov 2011 (event)

Charming poem this and quite sophisticated, I especially enjoyed 'there's a vastness slowly rising .......[did you know] in moonbeams, eyesflash indigo' and the intro 'cold blue giant' as I haven't heard the sea expressed in that way before.

Enjoyed the almost casual conversational tone as your ideas unfolded. All of it enjoyable and the last 5 lines of personal reflection which is of someone looking back on life as we all do at times and asking the 'what-if' questions.

Comment is about In Hope of Wonder (blog)

Evolution is surely the great "ESCAPE" in this
world of ours. It has fascinated me that when
mankind reaches a stage when there is some huge
threat to the world, the recognition and, thank
goodness, the means to cope arrive at the right time. Is this luck? I don't think so.
The deeper question is whether evolution is,
in itself, part of a greater plan "beyond our ken"?

Comment is about Why does mankind wage war and kill? (blog)

You have the pond. Why not keep an otter?
You could then have your own "Ring of Bright
Water". And no mink would bother you either!

Comment is about Vertav Alle Ze Vishiz Gon? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Stella,
I looked first at the last five lines of this -read the body of it - then looked at the title. Coming to the conclusion that it was `about` a loss of the sense of wonder.

As an old codger I look for `clues`:

The lines
`There`s something
I need to reach
before time dies`
and
`I hear it moving
within the stillness
November brings`

are admirable and-more importantly - evocative of (what I take) to be the `aboutness` of the poem.

Also
`dead
silence
hovers`
And
`theres a vastness
slowly rising`

are also immensly evocative of a silent sea rising and therefore fit the poem well.

I don`t `get` some of the earlier references.

I realise that we all have our own arcane system of images, but I feel you have a very good poem in the second half of this.

I hope I haven`t gone on too long.

Comment is about In Hope of Wonder (blog)

Nick, I'm lagging way behind my usual activity on this site, especially reading. Thanks for your comment on my profile. I look forward to reading your work, on an afternoon dedicated to catching up a bit. Your profile picture and 'bio' is totally captivating. Welcome to WOL!

Comment is about Nick Coleman (poet profile)

Original item by Nick Coleman

Hey Isobel, it's that Jonny Rodgers indeed. I'll join the group now and swell the numbers. Cheers!

Comment is about Jonny Rodgers (poet profile)

Original item by Jonny Rodgers

Nice one, Chris.

Comment is about Why does mankind wage war and kill? (blog)

Finally got rid of my otter. It ate my last fish last night.
Bastard otter! Bastard mink!
One garden pond for sale.

Comment is about Vertav Alle Ze Vishiz Gon? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Reminds me of tenting days with no toilet facilities - "bucket 'n' chuck it!"

Comment is about bucket (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

doing a troilism

Comment is about (photo)

Wow, Petrova! That's an old Eko Ranger. I've had one for 40 years.

Comment is about Petrova, Guitar n Verse, The crescent, Salford. November 2011 (photo)

Hi Lynne - thanks for commenting on my Bucket poem. I guess I imagined some gollum-like creature, sort of human - scurrying round the London slums in Victoria's day, if I imagined anything. It's just a load of words really, and YOU try writing a poem about a bucket! :)

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

I guess I imagined some gollum-like creature, sort of human - scurrying round the London slums in Victoria's day, if I imagined anything. It's just a load of words really, and YOU try writing a poem about a bucket! :)

Comment is about bucket (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I love this Marianne, the way it flows like a northern hillside beck, sometimes fast, bubbling over the rocks, sometimes smooth, cool,earthy and calm, but deep, making me want to follow it, see where it goes next..
"he presented himself as opportunity to quench her thirst.
She had considered worse...
he had left for her, a deepening bruise on her retina."
and this is up my street and i like ;) Deb x

Comment is about The Scarlet Prophecies Part One (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

thanks for comments on 'one night stands' im glad it sparked an idea, thats great x

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N