I really like this piece Ann. The last three lines are really snap the whole piece shut, like waking up. It's interesting that you have balanced the sexual nature of the incubus with the loneliness analogy.

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Yes... The forgotten ones - a very thoughtful reflection Dave.

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No, not that Paul, Stef! Thanks for the lovely comments, have to say my novels are nothing like Mills and Boon, but have to concede this poem probably is! Thanks again, Stef xxxx

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this is an interesting project. I might write something from it...thanks

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i love this...its perfect.

reminds me of the folk loric tale, the red shoes.

are you able to make it to the 'misery begins at home' book launch, salford crescent Aug 19th?

id like to see if you could read if you wanted to? I think your work compliments mine and I am fascinated by myth. would be good to chat with you x

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Lot to like about the poem, the sentiments, obviously, and the sonics. I do think the last couplet is a bit over the top, though, and it would be a better poem without it.

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Dave. Thanks for your comments. You're right, looking at things with new eyes is precisely what poetry should do.

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Heather. Thanks for your very kind words. You've enough writing ability already to be aspiring to higher things than my talent! Try Simon Armitage.

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Good evening Larisa-I would be more than happy to help you,if I can-but,don,t forget to help me if you think anything in-MY-poetry needs correcting(don,t say all of it does-lol!)look forward to reading your forthcoming poems-Stefan-xx(M-xx)

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I really enjoyed this Tomas. A good, serious point, made with the help of a beautiful cat cannot go wrong in my book!

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Heather, I've been away for several days and am only just getting back into the loop. I enjoyed your comments on my last two pieces, especially 'the little leaf'. Perhaps this poem is too close to the metaphysical, like fairy tales, fables and myths whose real value lie in their undercurrent of life teachings. That 'little leaf' was an instant idea and a great effort to capture. Your bio sure shows a lot in common with my background. Save ALL your stuff in hard copy too; paper might yet outlive electricity. Runes in stone are a bit over the top. :)

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Thank you dear Stefan for your correction. You are very warm hearted man. You know that English is not my native language and I sometimes don't feel the exact meaning of this or that word. With love, Larisa

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Good morning Larisa-beautiful poem indeed! but do me a favour please-consider changing the line

'The fight with ignorance and harm'

to-
'The fight-AGAINST-ignorance and
harm?
well done! well written nevertheless-Stef-xx(M-xx)

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Dave
I wouldn't change your view of Malton entirely - I should have explained that the players in the poem were cousins.

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Hey!! brilliant Lynn-Mills and Boon-Dye.....at last I can get rid of my plastic 'friend' the final climax is over!! or is it...watch this sexy space-cheers L.D.-Stef-xx-(B-xx)ps-the 'Paul' is,nt he of W.O.L admin fame is it Lynn? lol!

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Hi, Bernadette! Thank you so much for the comment on my poem "It seems I wanted too much". With warmest wishes, Larisa

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Thank you, dear Lynn.

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Hi, dear Lynn! Thank you very much for the comment on my poem "It seems I wanted to much" With warmest wishes, Larisa

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Also, forgot to say, just love the picture that seems to be looking through a wave.

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Wonderful, Larisa, has to be one of your best yet, I think. xxx

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true

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Thanks Lynn for commenting on'Troubled Mother'we must also remember all the poor Souls who have endured sufferings much worse than our own of course.the type of thing in which you are involved in I seem to recall,when it comes to animal welfare-well done you! I do my bit with regards to that subject, but I think I have done enough poor me'ing for one day.Really am always grateful for your all round kindness,s-sleep well,and have a happy weekend-my best to you and yours-Stef-xx(B-xx)

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Well done Ray - arresting and thought-provoking. What poetry's meant to make us do - look at things afresh, with new eyes.

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That's certainly changed my view of Malton.

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I have a theory that windows are more interesting than television most of the time. This confirms it. Great punch at th end. Win

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Hi larisa this is really beautiful and the swans are gorgeous..love bernadette x x

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Good poem dave. I have been a carer of the elderly for many years and relate well to your words .its a sad poem as i do believe there are bad carers and good carers. I myself have always been very good and well respected for my caring abilities i am pleased to say...best wishes bernadette

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Good evening lovely girly-thanks for comments regarding both our Mothers-and indeed you are so right! hope you are well my friend-and!-I,ll catch you later-enjoy your evening Bernadette-Stef-xx

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I know the feeling!! ;-)

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Ann
There'a a lot happens inside my head. (Not so much outside it).

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Blimey Anne That was a quick response. I've only just this minute put it on. I hadn't posted anything for ages so thought I had better show some signs of life! Posted a comment on |Greg's the other day, but surprisingly no reply. Maybe he's on hols. Anyway nice to hear from you again.

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Wow John!!!! I love the repetition in this (and I expect she did too!) Off to bed now - all on my own!! ;-(

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Thanks for kind comments. Graham, I see what you mean but the "very nice" was sort of put in as a cliche to show the normality of the situation, and the ref to Classic FM was to explain why the music suddenly appeared.Maybe I could have said that the radio was on, I'll have a think about that! xx

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Really really touching Anne....

a mini play.

Augusta xx

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ooer! when the crinkles come'a'creeping eh. brilliant,brilliant poem-thanks John--Stef.

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write on Dave!-people who don,t give others a chance-little realise they don,t give themselves a chance-here endeth the lesson according to Saint Stefan!(I wish!)ta Mr. D!...you,ll do for me Tommy!

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Hi big Dave-FunnyDunny! I,ve actually invented a new word describing Welsh people in the rain-Squelsh!-yerv bin a lu v v ly audience-gerrnite now! Mad Wilde-

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I thought first 3 verses were very good - so phantom were her dreams is a great line, as Ann said - though I don't think the rest lived up to expectaions.Partly because I'm not familiar with the myth but also I thought the quality of writing waned. It's gangrene by the way.

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Hi John

Thanks for commenting on 'Care Home'. Good luck with the book.

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This is very good Rachel. Tut, how did I miss it? Hopefully the recent change will mean less blogs slipping by. Nothing since?

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Dave, some really hard-hitting word duo's in this piece.
Sitting/shitting, rubbed and scrubbed and hungry for hugs etc. Absolutely on the money. Graham

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Absolutely charming Ann. I didn't like the "very nice" (waste of words) or the reference to Classic FM but the sentiment shone through.Well done.

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Oops nearly missed this one, Larisa. I agree with Stefan, it is really beautiful xxx

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First time meeting of you by me-I live one and a half miles down your road-lol!lovely sample poem-very clever! thanks very much-Stefan Wilde-ps-love the smile too!

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Augusta wrote such a variety of poetry,some extremely beautiful and touching. I always wondered what she would come up with next.
Would really like to see her revisit WOL xx

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A quick wit, an amazing sense of rhythm and beat and a fantastic subject matter. What's not to like? This is both original and very well written, I aspire to have your talent with words.

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The opening and the ending are both so sublime and all the words in between are very nicely put together. I love the emotion and the short lines of this.

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Thank you so much for your comments on Persephone's Creek, that's exactly what I wanted the shoes to represent :) They were the starting point for my poem actually, it only got the title and mythological theme later.

I love Upong the Quality of love by the way, it flows so smoothly and reads so beautifully. You're a very talented poet xxx

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Thanks for the comments on Persphone's Creek. I'm glad you liked that line, it's one of my favourites :)

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Thanks for your kind comments, Andy. I'm half tempted to add an audio, it might get me more used to reading my poems for an audience. I'll take another look at that line,
Heather xx

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