Well done Stephen, brilliant work
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Whilst I do take the point of both the writer’s and KJ’s views, I am sorry to say that having recently returned from France via the Eurotunnel experience, I was appalled both ways at the behaviour of the British travelers of all ages.
Comment is about A Cruise Ship (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Kevin,
Thank you for your comment. I wrote this as a result of what I saw yesterday. Like yourself we were brought up that manners maketh man, but what I witnessed yesterday was frankly appalling. The common courtesies have gone and have been replaced by vulgarity and arrogance.
Thanks again
Keith
Comment is about A Cruise Ship (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Powerful imagery - haunting - realistic - and oh! so very sad.
Comment is about A PITIFUL SOUL (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you very much ...got up early today and wrote a follow up.
Comment is about Seeds (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Hope to today is much brighter for you. 🌈
Comment is about Seeds (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
I've taken issue with some of your previous postings, when you have criticized the manners of the younger generation. Apologies for that, manners are important.
This one kind of demonstrates my point. Manners isn't just about etiquette and saying please and thank you. It's about having the right attitude.
Some of these geriatrics sound horrendous.
Comment is about A Cruise Ship (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thanks for your comments, Steve and John. And for the Likes, Nigel, Frederick and Rudyard. I know many people love Dylan Thomas.
Comment is about The bard of Cymdonkin Drive (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you for all the likes. A poem which clearly discloses one's sexual preference and holds a certain silence. This is life and the poem is one of those occurrences which we encounter in daily life. To relate them is to portray an aspect of our humanity so easily put aside. Poetry is and should be the voice of dissent, truth and with it the ability to provoke thought. Your likes give me confidence that you appreciate this. I value more than ever your support. Thank you
Keith
Comment is about I dare not speak (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Stephen's poems are always exceptional and the Ukraine ones have been really good. Great to see him getting this recognition.
Looking forward to getting a copy of the anthology.
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Great going Nigel. Its for our own peace we need to forgive others. Everyone's broken, healing takes time.
Good. Keep glowing
Comment is about Forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Thanks for likes and kind comment Tom.
Comment is about Moody Skies (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks Ray. It was a reworking, as you say. 😀
Comment is about Murder, Most Foul (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Cheers Steph, Fred and K
Tommy
Comment is about Looking for an excuse (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
A poem of great eloquence and hope, Stephen. Uplifting! 😎
Comment is about When... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Shooting stars
Wishes made
Life relived
Heaven sent
Moonlight Poetry❤
Comment is about Sunshine (poet profile)
Original item by Sunshine
There is feeling of inner glow of peace doing what you have said of being above an evil act that one time someone has done.
In a way I must have forgiven to have felt this and in doing so
followed the strong message you sent inside your poem. ❤
Comment is about Forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Thanks for the likes
Moonlight
John B
Stephen G
Frederick
Holden
Jordyn
and
Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about The Learning Curve Part Two (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thanks Moonlight
a close call when getting so low it becomes harder to move on.
Comment is about The Learning Curve Part Two (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
This has great poetic resonance, Clare. It may be about a specific relationship, but it speaks about change in all relationships, over time. Fab!
Comment is about The Fickle Wind of Change (blog)
Original item by Clare
I like the debunking element, Greg. Great writing is in the mind of the reader, I think.
Comment is about The bard of Cymdonkin Drive (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
“And life has taken all I have”
perfect 🙏
Comment is about When... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Indeed, Kevin. “Nobody knows the trouble I see”.
Comment is about RURD T' 'ULL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Well deserved recognition for you Stephen. Your powerful writes about Ukraine over the past months have been very moving. Well done you.
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Ha.
So you've bought a holiday home 10 minutes drive from your actual home, and traffic jams are putting 3 minutes onto the journey.
I feel your pain John.
Comment is about RURD T' 'ULL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A fascinating, if slightly disturbing thought, Stephen. I love the imagery here - 'in the perpihery of twilight's yawning'.
The 'essence of life' - long may it linger!
Comment is about When... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
It's fascinating how places and tiny details often evoke memories, Tom. You put this across very well. Thanks for this.
Comment is about Grandad's Shed (blog)
Original item by Tom
A worthy mention for a very worthy poet. Well done Stephen
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I endorse all of that, Kevin. And what a cracking idea that is. Not about me, of course! But about the anthology. Not only would I buy one I’d contribute to the cost.
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks, John. I suppose in the league table of inconveniences traffic jams doesn’t rank alongside world hunger, climate change and war. It’s what is called a First World Problem. But don’t blame me; blame Chris Rea!
And thanks for the like, Frederick.
Comment is about RURD T' 'ULL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Chris Rea eat your heart out! Nice one, John. 😀 Traffic jams abound, don't they? 😕
Comment is about RURD T' 'ULL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Holden and Julie for your lovely comments. 😎
Thanks Keith. You are right in all you say. Accountability became blame, in the end. Pressure became stress, which like a deep bruise is still coming out! 😏
Thanks Stephen for your excellent response. Gove should empty bins. At least it would be something useful. Leveling up my.... foot!!! 😀
Thanks Frederick and KJ for the like.
Comment is about Back to School (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thanks for your thoughts, Stephen. In truth I have over-egged this somewhat. We have not been stuck on the bridge but rather there has been a 30mph speed restriction for a few miles.
And thanks for the Likes, Holden and Stephen A.
Comment is about RURD T' 'ULL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This is a winner, Stephen.
Comment is about Good Morning! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
It's a point of view, Greg. I seem to remember someone saying that he sounded too English to be Welsh and too Welsh to be English. Perhaps that's why he liked America, where he could get up everything you describe.
A really interesting read, even if slightly tongue in cheek, I suspect!
Comment is about The bard of Cymdonkin Drive (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I appreciate all of Stephen's poems, but I find the ones about Ukraine particularly moving.
Maybe we could start a thread on here just for Ukraine or anti-war poems.
John Coopey has also posted some powerful stuff.
If WOL brought out a anthology (proffits going to the cause) I'd buy it.
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
It's good that you remind us that going back to school is a worry for teachers as well as pupils, John. Teaching is such an important job.
What has happened to Michael Gove? I'm sure I saw him emptying our bins the other day - so he's going up in the world.
Comment is about Back to School (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
You're getting close to Larkin territory, John. Sounds as though his bike might have got there faster. Sorry to hear about this -it's no fun being trapped on a high bridge. A good song came out of it though.
Comment is about RURD T' 'ULL (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It is very kind of WOL to mention my series of Ukraine poems. This war has led to so much senseless death and destruction and has caused untold damage to Ukraine, whose people have nonetheless shown themselves to be brave and resilient.
I would also like to pay tribute to the many other contributors to WOL who have written fine, moving poems about Ukraine and this terrible war.
Comment is about Thank you, Stephen Gospage, for never letting us forget about the war in Ukraine (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
John,
This poem is heartfelt and born out of experience. It says more than is written. It speaks of demands made and targets to be reached, then of release and the fact that it is all over and done with. A poem of the age we live in. Stress and its adverse effects on all our lives.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Back to School (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
It should be packed and parceled back to the giver and yes, forever😆
Comment is about End of game (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
It's worth it that's why it's a journey worth taking.
Thanks Nigel👍
Comment is about The journey begins (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Yes Nigel it's an important lesson learnt well. 💐
Comment is about Lessons of life (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Hugh, it's sad and painful. 💔
Actually Nigel. No matter what it stays each and every day.💔
Comment is about Thousands of tears (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Peace be upon all.
Thanks for the comment Nigel. Peace is actually very important. Specially inner peace.
Comment is about Peace (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Stephen Atkinson
Sat 27th Aug 2022 15:29
As my gran used to say: you're a wise egg... Still not sure why, but 😃
Comment is about Egg. (blog)
Original item by Bryony Partridge