HI CYnthia! Thank you for commenting my "Playtime". I am happy that it appeals to you. It was partly childhood memory, partly grown-up reflection..

Like your new poems. Keep them coming! X

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Bonjour Nicky !
Félicitations pour la naissance de Kara Fé - née le 4 juillet en plus ! Contente que tu es revenue : )

xxx

Comment is about Nicky Burrows (poet profile)

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Yes Isobel...thank you.

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Minds that
do not intrigue'
are - by rest assured-
fraught with fatigue.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Heather...I think you have made me think...:')

Comment is about Heather (poet profile)

Original item by Heather

Hi Ann,sorry it has taken so long to get back to you, my new arrival arrived a mere 3lb 8oz, bless her but doing wonderful now, I am just about to look and see if the site is still as discursively apathetic as it was, there are so many intelligent and talented, and very opinionated people that frequent this site I was taken aback a little to see that discussion was a little lacklustre to say the least. Hope you are well, take care, Nicky.x

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Thanks for favourable comment, Cynthia, on "Seal Pups". The Humane Society International have details:
www.hsi.org/issues/protect_seals/facts/canada_seals.html

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I wouldn't have believed it either, Cynthia, and only learnt about it by supporting The Humane Society International.
www.hsi.org/issues/protect_seals/facts/canada_seals.html
(Unfortunately, doesn't work as a link, so needs typing in)

Comment is about Seal Pups (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Enjoyed this Pete, but it has an underlying sadness to it.
Cx

Comment is about a pilgrimage to L'Oréal (blog)

You've probably heard this before, but I thought it might amuse you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujUQn0HhGEk
Cx

Comment is about I'm Losing My Faith... (blog)

Original item by Rod Tame

Delightful prosy bit of poetry, quite enchanting. Is it possible to divide some of the longer lines, or are you concerned about a poem's length?

Comment is about Boy Meets Girl (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Hi Cynthia, Thanks a lot for the comment on my recent poem(s). It means a lot. I loved your Clichés poem, by the way, unpredictable, amusing and very intelligently written. TB

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I didn't think that Canada was prone to senseless carnage. I shall double check the situation. Perhaps you would guide me. As a poem, it is well written.

Comment is about Seal Pups (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Your poems are merciless in the portrayal of innocence pitched against war, and so stark with physical details and national attitudes.

Comment is about Robert (blog)

Very clever, Rod, and topical too. You push a lot of buttons with this one in a semi-serious, bruising kind of way which makes it just hard enough to separate sincerity from irony.

Comment is about I'm Losing My Faith... (blog)

Original item by Rod Tame

Thank you winston... for sipping from the stained glass of the past.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

A great poem, Ann, in every way. You are a sensitive observer of everything, with a keen eye for beauty in any form. I think teenage empathy and your own artistic bent for loveliness in the human form would cement such an image.

Comment is about german boy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thank you Andy... For looking through the Stained Glass... and I am glad I found your poem: Perfect Place.

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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All photographs taken by Darren Thomas (except for last five)

Comment is about Waterside Arts Centre, Sale July 2010 (photo)

must admit - i wasn't sure if it was poetry or flash fiction (perhaps more than a short story).. think it crosses over into both and in both cases - top one...

Comment is about Boy Meets Girl (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Thanks for your constructive help on Walking the Shore, Ann! I remember you and Ray ganging up once before on another poem of mine, and you were quite right then, too! I see your thoughts are turning to the beach for your latest. Very evocative. Must be the time of year ...

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Enjoyed this very much, Ann. I agree it is strange how some visions just stay with us over the years, which makes this poem so easy to connect with. xx

Comment is about german boy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi again Lynn-I,m glad that you tried Sunday Miscellany-of course some progs are better than others-but it is very inspiring to listen to-ask my fancy woman-shh! the wife has just come in-lol! and poor old Mr Dodd Snr,s dogs-has your tongue straightened out yet? haha-thanks very much for all your kind comments Lynn-hope you have a peaceful night-Stef-xx-(B-xx)

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good evening Lynn-Thanks for nice comments on 'Where the heart is'-yes very nice pikky-imagine living there eh-wow! glad you enjoyed it-Thanks-Stef-xx-(B-xx)

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Gus...is this a short story or a poem? elements of both maybe? a good read, thankyou. win x

Comment is about Boy Meets Girl (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Really liked this Ann. one idea... Might it be ok if it stopped after the word 'spoke' (i.e. deleting the last 2 stanzas)? Win

Comment is about german boy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I like this Ann. The structure and use of language creates a musing mood, which fits perfectly with the content. There are at least two universal themes we can all connect with. Why do we sometimes feel a strange connection with strangers? And why do certain moments - with a million to call upon - remain so vivid?

One to keep, should you ever get into chucking out mode.

Comment is about german boy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks Andy, I am always tempted to 'add'...

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Hi Gus - like this. It prompted me to put one on here with a similar theme.

Comment is about Boy Meets Girl (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Wrote this the other day, blogged it after reading Gus's poem - Boy Meets Girl. My version of the same thing.

Comment is about german boy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Oh, dear! You were occupied with others.
My breath is on smothers.
I speak as I feel like to speak.
Forgive my mistakes
A rick of red roses sneak.

Comment is about THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Terrific. As is your sample 'See the boats coming'.

Comment is about Listen (blog)

Awww! Larisa-you are so right! and I was so, so ignorant not to have read this till now-I am being honest-but now that I have read it-and will read it again-it IS-your best poem,if you dont mind me saying so-really lovely ways of expressing love and affection-and hey! no crying-unless its onto one of those beautiful roses!tears of the heart! (theres a poem title for you)lots of love to you-and apologies for overlooking this beautiful poem-I,m going to give my own backside a good kick-sorry darling-speak soon-Stef-xx-(M-xx)

Comment is about THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Hi, Dave! Please, read my new poem "The language of flowers" and tell me if there are any mistakes or something I have to change.
With warmest wishes, Larisa xxx

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Devon this is so 'kin wonderful, brilliant A pure star sound ...poetry, music... just keep reading it over...

Well done Devon

Because light is sound.Sound is light and the sun stuffs notes with helium and let’s them go.

We all know that??

Don't we?

Hope to see ya soon!!

Gus

Comment is about Listen (blog)

Congrats on appearing (is that right?)on this weeks Radio 4's Poetry Please. Couldn't have happened to a nicer girl!

I assume it's on Listen Again if any one missed it.

Comment is about Rachel Pantechnicon (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel Pantechnicon

Hello Winston. The ghazal is from a poetry site called Poets Graves and was written by a chap called Ben Johnson, who despite the name, isn't famous.I didn't you - or anyone! - had such a passion for ghazals.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Hi Josh, Saw your comment on my profile. Ta very much :) Hope to see you at some more events. I have been busy updating my profile etc.

Comment is about Josh Coates (poet profile)

Original item by Josh Coates

Thanks Josh! I must admit to having been slack about keeping up my internet activities but I'm back on top of that now.

Comment is about Rod Tame (poet profile)

Original item by Rod Tame

Thank you both so much. This was an older poem of mine, one that has been left on the side for far too long, and I think I will rewrite its ending.

Comment is about Twisted Thorns (blog)

Loved this Cynthia! There's something so beautiful about the gentle build of tension, the soft humour. It's an easy read and just the sort of poetry that suits a cosy evening in or a sunny day outside. I loved the little details, especially in that first stanza, the crystal rim, the creamy rug. All very nicely done.

Comment is about Cliches (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks guys! I'll take another look at that third stanza and see what I can do with it, maybe a little tweaking here and there :)

Cynthia: Well it's always open to interpretation and you seem pretty spot on so far XD

Comment is about Orange Peel and Apple Pips (June 2008) (blog)

Original item by Heather

Dave, many thanks for your kind comments on Melancholium. One look at my profile picture should be the giveaway.
It was reflective, but I wouldn't change a thing that has happened to me. It was just a what if?

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

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Isobel, many thanks for reading Melancholium. Hope you have a great inspiring holiday. Graham

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hello Ann, could I just thank you for your kind comments on Melancholium. I always read your work, although not always comment. You have very good eyes for a scene. Graham

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

John and Lynn, thanks very much, glad you liked it.

Comment is about Llanbwychllyn Lake (blog)

Melissa I disagree with Cynthia (as I often do) and think as the piece is about to finish, there is a glimmer of hope. I do however think the word home at the end is a mistake and should have just finished "where am I going"?

Comment is about Twisted Thorns (blog)

OI! Berny-whats your game? you have had a long enough break-put that wine bottle down and get back here-pronto! tonto! best regards-Stef-xx

Comment is about bernadette herbertson (poet profile)

Original item by bernadette herbertson

Winston. I've managed to create the link to th ghazal:

I buy them merely for the smells of books
and days disappear in the spells of books

In the sun with a hat and a hardback
I draw refreshment from my wells of books

As a teen my brain was aflame with them
I walked about deaf from yells of books.

For bullies whose brains get tangled with words
I pray there is reserved a hell of books.

At night I was lulled by the wave of words
hissing in my ear from the shells of books.

The notes scribbled by previous readers
genetically alters the cells of books

Faced by the mountain of the works of men
Solomon wished he'd not heard tell of books

The media insists our modern age
will create the final farewell of books

A trail of bent spines and scraps of paper
marks my progress through the pell-mell of books.

Exhilarated I rode the white whale
of Ahab through the turbulent swells of books

Oh Ben your sadly sagging shelves reveal
you can't resist the hard sell of books.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

OH!! no way can I ever-ever watch news reports on this senselessness-how the heck can anyone be so hardened of heart to do this-you certainly have captured the horror of it in this poem-the perpetrators of these slaughters wont be happy till there is no wildlife or wildernesses left.The one story I was very moved by and sickened at the ending was the bbc2 prog on Luna the Orca Whale-lovely story but as I say-with a very sad ending-have a read-see what you think,but only at your convenience of course-catch you later love-Stef-xx(B-xx)

Comment is about Seal Pups (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye