this is what something i needed, Mike. ' But here I am, fooled once again'. It's true
Comment is about Clever Artifice (blog)
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Thank you, Helene 💕 wish my words in the poem comes true.
Comment is about Wave (blog)
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This poem reminds myself Helene, i read it about 6 to 7 times. I felt that
Comment is about I Will Walk (blog)
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Thank you Helene 💕 appreciate that.
Comment is about 19th August 2015 (blog)
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Some of your best poetry, John. Your love shines through.
Comment is about The consolations of love (blog)
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A joyous, life-affirming poem, Hélène. A wonderful antidote to some of the harsher views expressed on this blog from time to time.
Comment is about I Will Walk (blog)
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I love the economy of this, John. The sideways look.
I was 7 when the fifties ended but don't remember much - starting primary school, a polio vaccination. Yes, it seems grainy and black and white, but there must have been glorious colour on summer days.
Comment is about Living the 1950's (blog)
Original item by John Gilbert Ellis
I’m finding it very difficult to understand what this observation of early pornography has to commend itself to remain on the poetry blog section.
Judging by your previous (recent entries) it falls very short indeed.
Can you reconsider?
Comment is about HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY (blog)
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Many thanks for your further thoughts, Stephen and MC.
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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SG - if you can produce an evidence that shows that Trump vocally or even physically encouraged the listeners to his speech that day to "ransack the capitol" etc. I'd be curious to
know the source. I viewed that address in its entirety and nothing was said that
would stand up as incitement to violence. Indeed, the "charge" now is
that he said nothing to "stop" the march. Ever considered the thought of
possible infiltration by intentionally disruptive forces? Hardly rare in my own experience of policing marches and demos here in the UK.
You fail to address my comment about
the political effort at the time of DT's election to invalidate that result ergo -
to frustrate the vote of the electorate -
a matter of record of the time when there was the failed/discredited report
about the alleged "Russia" connection.
As I mentioned, US politics have never been exactly "clean" and starting with
that understanding helps hugely when considering ALL the possibilities of just what can happen over there.
Go back to Tammany Hall, and then forward to Mayor Daley, George Wallace and other notoriousfigures in
city and national powerplay. It's quite an educational process in the learning
curve of how politics and power there
are rarely straightforward....or, if you like, "good versus evil".
Trump interests me as the wealthy political "outsider" who clearly
threatens the career political/MSM set-up which is ranged agaimst him.
These are extraordinary times indeed
and the closing act is far from sight in this current extended power play.
Comment is about Impeachment (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
JC - assuming he was on that flight, I think those conspiracy
theories wil be starting with "WHO did it?" - and how?
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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Oh, that Yevgeny. I geddit........
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Thanks, John. It's interesting - I don't feel particularly angry when I write these poems but I suspect that my disgust at the behaviour of Trump and his lackeys is already baked in.
MC - Thank you for liking this. Just for the record, I don't remember Hillary Clinton in 2016 encouraging supporters to ransack the Capitol, lynch the Vice-President and assault police officers.
The poem is about the conflation of alleged criminal activity with decent people just doing their job.
Comment is about Impeachment (blog)
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This is so beautifully written 🩷
Comment is about I'd Give You The Sun (blog)
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I'm like with the 70s more, but i like the use of the movement of the decade off 50s. carries well..
Comment is about Living the 1950's (blog)
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Lovely. looking back and looking forwards.
I really like the line 'I will catch a glint of my youth in your smile'. Something we all want to see once in a while.
Comment is about Seashells and Stars. (blog)
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Thanks, JG. Let the conspiracy theories begin, MC.
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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Agree the seething anger shines through!
I wish the USA would stop the soap opera and fast forward to him banged to rights or made emperor. Doesn't seem to be anything in between.
Comment is about Impeachment (blog)
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So much said with so few words. Really well put.
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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Photographs are the open window to the past; scents the breath of warm air that drifts in.
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RJ/HM/SG and JC...many thanks for taking the trouble to "like"
my contribution to that particular sporting achievement.
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Politics in the USA has a history of being far from "whiter than white", and its combination with law enforcement too close
for comfort! Career politicians are likely to have every reason
to protect their idea of the "status quo" and use a range of
connections and influences to protect themselves - and it.
Talking of impeachment, it has been brought to attention that
back in 2016 a Democratically led campaign saw an effort
to refuse to validate the election result that saw Trump
obtain the presidency. In short, to invalidate the vote of the
electorate. Isn't that what Trump is being accused of now?
It's a funny old world.
As for why Trump continues to defy the forces ranged against
him, perhaps we might refer to the words of Oscar Wilde, not
least when considering the history of that great country where
right and wrong seem to merge with confusing rapidity.
"Americans are great hero-worshippers. And they always
take their heroes from the criminal classes".
Repeatedly accusing Trump of wrong-doing merely endorses
that view whilst increasing his personal popularity.
Comment is about Impeachment (blog)
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Ah...but was it really him on board that flight??? 😏
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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Point taken, Uilleam. And thanks to Kevin and Nigel for liking.
Comment is about The Youngest of the Dead (blog)
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A classic case, Stephen, of Putin the boot in.
And thanks for the Like, Kevin.
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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Intensely moving in its simplicity, John.
Comment is about FAREWELL MY FRIEND (blog)
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Thank you, Kevin, John and Greg, and thanks to K Lynn and Hélène.
In this poem, I tried to reflect a world turned on its head, where 'mainstream' politicians now routinely call for the impeachment (or worse) of decent people who are doing their job, while the real crook(s) grow fat on the landslide of prejudice and lies.
I'll check the Jack Black song, Kevin. He's certainly behaving like an out-of-control barrage balloon, John. Angry, Greg? Yes, although I suppose a sort of comic despair is present as well.
Cheers to you all.
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He has said - and I'm sure he believes it - that the more the charges pile up against him, the more Americans flock to his cause. If that really is true, the Statue of Liberty is rocking on her foundations. Admire the furious anger of this, Steve.
Comment is about Impeachment (blog)
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The wonder is that Trump continues to defy political gravity.
Comment is about Impeachment (blog)
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Beautiful, Hélène.
Comment is about Opening to Happiness (in 2 parts) (blog)
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Shame on the UK.
This is a total disgrace:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/24/uk-seeking-block-icj-ruling-israeli-occupation-palestine
Comment is about Tool Haiku (blog)
This brought tears to my aged eyes and I found myself
joining in with memories of "My Fair Lady" very much in mind.
Although I have to rise occasionally during the night hours, the
flow generally still proceeds on demand. Certain drinks
taken too late in the evening do contribute to the pressure that
demands relief so it is wise to maintain some self-discipline in
that regard. Keep it up (so to speak!) and stay with the likes of
green tea - good for the kidneys, it seems - and a mug of black
coffee daily too for the latter. A health supplement for that
particular gland may also be a good long term investment.
In the meantime, I wish you the best in your efforts to "go with
the flow"!! In that respect, your words still retain that quality!
Comment is about I COULD HAVE SLEPT ALL NIGHT (blog)
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Thank you for reading and liking this Tom.
Comment is about THE DRESSING ROOM AT THE FLORAL HALL HORNSEA (blog)
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Thanks for the message Graham! This is what happens when you have wrung out all the glamour from old shirts and towels I suppose. I am back in the poetry saddle again and it's very gratifying. I appreciate your support and to feel able to contribute after a period in the doldrums.
Ray
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Your explanation almost as good as the piece Ray! A classic!
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I did indeed nod off watching the flames, MC. And thanks for the Likes Clare, Kevin and Holden.
Comment is about NO BETTER ENDING (blog)
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Thanks for reading and liking this Helene.
I'm very glad that this poem drew so much attention from those who have mercifully not had to travel far distances in a day to prepare for such events as I have described. The other penalty was to be offered a lack of food and drink so often too. But why should I be bitter? at least I got a poem or two out of such experiences. I think poets should draw from any sources where they feel inspired. So many thanks for your welcome comments Stephen, Graham, Greg ( news on the way regarding such a venture!), John Gilbert Ellis, there is a certain poignancy in the faded glamour implied by a dressing room, although it is testament to the truth that one is only as good as one's last performance, equally valid for those who have made it on the ladder. I feel glad you have tasted the atmosphere! John, Betjeman forever! a master of drawing scenery in the mind. One further point: this particular gig with the Joe Loss Orchestra involved the trombone player driving off with all the band's money (inadvertently) pissed of course,and having to drive back ten miles so that we could all pick up our wages!
All the best and thanks again for the appreciation! Ray
Comment is about THE DRESSING ROOM AT THE FLORAL HALL HORNSEA (blog)
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The
"senselessness of war".
Sadly, it makes perfect sense to some;
follow the money and power.
Comment is about The Youngest of the Dead (blog)
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Thankyou, Stephen and Graham. It was a moment of weakness, Graham. I’ll try to let it not happen again.
Comment is about NO BETTER ENDING (blog)
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A tragic and well-expressed story, Keith. The structuring of each line as an individual sentence gives it a haunting rhythm.
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Worthy of the place, I think, John.
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Hélène
Sun 27th Aug 2023 15:07
Thank you Shan, Kevin, and Stephen for your comments; and purplemoon and Manish for the likes. Greatly appreciate your support of my writing. It makes me happy to be able to share my emotions and thoughts. This poem was inspired by the deep sadness I feel in a situation of a chronic, difficult illness that I am powerless to help. All I can do is love and stand by the person and pray for healing from a higher source of Wisdom.
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