Profound

Comment is about In The Nude (blog)

Original item by Tom

This act would likely finish his career.

Why would it finish his career?

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Any views on the Stamp Duty Greg? 😇

Comment is about 'The Daleks take the Treasury' (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Nice one, Greg. Another reason to hide behind the sofa (if it hasn't been repossessed).

Comment is about 'The Daleks take the Treasury' (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Quite right, Julie, although perhaps he will have to be pushed.

Comment is about Give Up Mr Putin (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

I think you are on to something here, Tom. The emptyness and strange freedom of early morning is very special, although in my case the temptation to lie in is always there!

Comment is about Morning People (blog)

Original item by Tom

Dark is the night
as moonlight fades
soon to return
happy we will be❤

Comment is about Sunshine (poet profile)

Original item by Sunshine

It's a sad day for this country when a government can be so out of touch with the plight of its people, that it thinks it ok to roll out a budget like that.

Yes it does rather take us into the realm of science fiction - it's so ghastly , it's unbelievable.

Comment is about 'The Daleks take the Treasury' (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Thank you to Stephen A. a comment that I greatly appreciate,
a great confidence giver.

Comment is about RUSSIAN SOLDIER (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Greg’s right! I’m seventy-one next month and have turned into both a Lark and a Nightowl!

Comment is about Morning People (blog)

Original item by Tom

It was technically morning when you posted this, Tom! I'm one of those 'can't sleep' people. Happens more often as you get older ...

Comment is about Morning People (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks John, that feels so much like a thumbs up as in the writing and the building up to write, I distinctly recall those selfsame feeling of being fascinated and disconcerted in turn and simultaneously. Just glad that kernel remained discernible in its final form. Most obliged, Frederick.

Comment is about days of the living dead (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

If only he would realise this, Julie!
Hope is eternal! 🙏🌈

Comment is about Give Up Mr Putin (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you Sarah for commenting on 'Our Lily' Always appreciated. Keep writing, keep being amazing yourself 🌈

Comment is about Sarah Louise mcnee (poet profile)

Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee

Superb

Comment is about RUSSIAN SOLDIER (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Fascinating and disconcerting. Covers many issues with skill, Frederick. I like this poem a lot.

Comment is about days of the living dead (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thank you to Massoud and Holden for taking the time to read and like.
Thank you Stephen - it is a poem that arrived unbidden and flew onto the page - it coincided with Putin raising the spectre of conscription and the mass exodus of young men 'who didn't choose to die'

Comment is about RUSSIAN SOLDIER (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Thanks Flynt, you're kind. Kindness is the most efficacious antidote to fear and anxiety. "What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?” —Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Comment is about Unholy (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

I love the line cataract windows. A fabulous poem with some great lines.
Love it

Comment is about I have that tape still (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Nice one Tommy . to the point and well put

Comment is about Hmm? (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Well done Stephen amazing achievement to have your work read out in the house of commons
You're amazing
And what a tribute xxx
Godbless

Comment is about Our Lily (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thank you Brenda for the very flattering comment! And Graham & John.
In a reflective mood lately! I did show 'the wife' this one and she said... unlikely! 😂
And thank you for taking the time to read & like, always appreciated 🌈

Comment is about I Hope (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Ah thanks Rose, that's lovely to hear. 😃

And thank you Kevin, really appreciate that. 😃

And thank you to Frederick, Holden, Julie and Stephen for taking the time to read and the 'likes' 😃

Comment is about The Sunlit Ocean (blog)

Original item by Tom

Lovely affectionate poetry, Stephen. 😀

Comment is about I Hope (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Ah, thank you Stephen. You think? For sure 😉

Comment is about Q (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

"Like a dark, tepid river, fear begins to stalk through empty spaces"
Chilling, memorable, and many of us have been there.

Thank for this and the music.

Comment is about Unholy (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

My thanks to Flyntland and Greg for the comments and to Nigel, Holden, John B, Julie and Pete for the likes.

I don't usually post poems on UK politics but this 'difficult decisions' mantra is so crass that I felt the urge to respond.

I liked your definition, Flyntland. I suppose that she's laughing all the way to the bank(ers).

This does smack of desperation, Greg. A lot of post-Brexit departures.

Comment is about Difficult Decisions (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you Pete for all your support. Our kid, me brother, was named Pete. I got my vocab by not listening but by reading. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Comment is about Homage to Nietzsche (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Words that those of us of a certain age and long tenure often think but never say.

Comment is about I Hope (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Another brilliant and sensitive poem.
Every word well chosen and brimming with emotion.
Excellently crafted.

Comment is about I Hope (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Fantastic as usual, a joy to read.
If I’d listened at school I might have a vocabulary as good as yours !

Comment is about Homage to Nietzsche (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Love it Tom.





Rose 💋

Comment is about The Sunlit Ocean (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks folks for the likes; Nigel, Frederick, Graham, Jennifer, Stephen, Holden and Flyntland.

Thanks Stephen. This is one of those where I was dwelling on human nature as often I do. I always believe that people's motivations are often unconscious and so a secret to them, so I like to probe my own to give reason where none is forthcoming. That may sound harsh I know.

Always a pleasure to hear from you Laura and to garner a response both thoughtful and to my mind complimentary. I refer you to my response to Stephen's comment.

Cheers Greg, that's the third poem in a series it seems, along with so many others. Glad it found favour.

Ray

Comment is about WESTMINSTER HALL - LYING IN STATE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Apparently the bankers are all leaving the UK because of Brexit. So this is to try to persuade them to stay.

Comment is about Difficult Decisions (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

"Difficult decisions" what she really meant were decisions that make other people's lives more difficult.

I winced at "sell your pets"

your last line made me wince even louder. Well done for exposing the truth.

And she is smiling Grrrrrr!

Comment is about Difficult Decisions (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I was fascinated by this, Laura. It has a rebellious sweep, I think, and is brilliant expressed.

Comment is about Q (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

A brutal but magnificent poem. This kind of thing just has to be written.

Comment is about RUSSIAN SOLDIER (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

to Frederick, Laura and Jennifer, and to Stephen G, Julie, and Halden thank you so much.
To Stephen A, thank you for your comment.

Comment is about AUTUMN GATHERINGS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Thanks for the likes and kind comment John.

Comment is about We Will Meet Again (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks John. Should preciseness be the deal of the day it is also scary as what or how little/much does it take to become imprecise in our analogies?! Suffice to say it is gladdening to know this is deemed "very clever." Cheers!

Comment is about gems inside (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thank you so much, John and Jennifer, for your lovely comments, they are genuinely encouraging! 😊💗

Comment is about Universal (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Very soon.

Thank you 😊

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Very clever, Frederick. Precise and telling use of analogy 😀

Comment is about gems inside (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Heavenly, Julie 😀

Comment is about We Will Meet Again (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

I am so pleased that the launch went so well. My thanks and congratulations to everyone involved. I know that Greg has contributed a lot to this and it was very kind of him to read out my poem.

Comment is about Mourning for Ukraine: how poets tried to make sense of lives lost (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I had rather hoped someone might say something on the lines of “Shit poetry? You, John? Surely not!” But, hey ho, never mind.
Thanks for the Likes, Frederick, Stephen A, Stephen G and Jennifer.

Comment is about DISABLED PARKING (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Soul Searching
Ever watching at the night sky
Star signs shooting wishes
Only one for me
Moonlight message to see❤

Comment is about Sunshine (poet profile)

Original item by Sunshine

Thanks everyone for your likes
Frederick
Stephen G
Holden
John B
Rose
and
Kevin.

Comment is about The Golden Angel Gates (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Another good one from you, Ray, about this whole business.

Comment is about WESTMINSTER HALL - LYING IN STATE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Yes, I like this. And I could hazard several guesses, re what Stephen says about the motivations.

Comment is about WESTMINSTER HALL - LYING IN STATE (blog)

Original item by ray pool