This is one of the first poems I wrote. So many doggy style poems on recently I thought I'd add my two pennyworth! My daydream is to have a huge Irish Wolfhound - but it would fill up my whole cottage! But they are so beautiful in their scruffy way.

Comment is about ithell (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Carole, thanks for commenting on Walking the Shore. You can make really strong friendships at work, can't you? I think your poetry is very powerful, especially your most recent one, Beltane Dream

Comment is about Shoeless Carole (poet profile)

Original item by Shoeless Carole

Much to admire here, Ray. Like Rachel, I really like the opening four lines and the music and rhythm therein. On first reading though it reminded me of the Billie Holiday song Strange Fruit and thus made me uneasy, but I assume it's more about someone trapped by "a Jezebel in disguise". I could imagine Amy Winehouse singing this. Perhaps you should send it to her!

Comment is about Melancholy Baby (blog)

Good morning young Dave-ah nostalgia eh-good poem-bring on another audio soon matey! kind regards-Stef.

Comment is about Banjo On The Wall (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Hi Greg - re tinkering - yes you can tinker all you like, they're your poems. Lots of people use the blogs to gauge the reaction to a first draft, sometimes they take it down and re-post when they're happier with it, sometimes not ... it's entirely up to you - how much, how little, how often etc etc you post.
Cx

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hi Cynthia, thanks for being so kind about Walking the Shore - and for not objecting to the fourth verse! The trouble you take to read, appreciate and criticise people's work is always morale-boosting. Greg

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Gemma,
I commented on your "Grandma" poem a while ago and have just been reading through a couple of your others."Norman's Chippy" reminds me so much of a chippy/toffee shop in Wigan I used to go to as a kid called "Josie's".She lived above it in a flat,and I also remember pea-wet and and scraps or "scratchings" as regular tea-time treats.
It was the toffee counter down the left of the chippy that fascinated me though! This brought back really strong,vivid memories of my own childhood.

I also loved your "Blackpool Rock" poem as well! I still love the place,but it's funny what you notice as you get older,isn't it?I worked in Blackpool three years ago,and what you see daily is an eye-opener!
Will definetely be having a look at your stuff again!

Comment is about Gemma Lees (poet profile)

Original item by Gemma Lees

Thanks,I enjoyed writing the poem it took me back to my childhood. The bike was a my mothers Stefen.

Comment is about The Child I Used to Be (blog)

Original item by Valerie Cook

I enjoyed this poem on Sunday thanks for posting,its sweet.
Jane,happy teeth?

Comment is about MOTHERHOOD (blog)

Original item by jane wilcock

i loike the jarring imagery of the first stanza
'Someone whispered on a fiddle,

a siren blew a horn and stretched

out long notes that slung slow rope

around my baby's neck'

great opening lines.

Comment is about Melancholy Baby (blog)

Lovely to have you back Nicky, punchy as ever. As a man, not sure I've got the right (?) to comment on this, but I think it's a good one. Hope you aren't losing too much sleep.

Comment is about Gas And Air (blog)

Original item by Nicky Burrows

Hi Nicky

Delighted to hear about Kara Fe. Congratulations. Well done. x

Comment is about Nicky Burrows (poet profile)

Original item by Nicky Burrows

Hi Larisa-love this poem very much-your words are like yourself-strong and determined-good for you-stay that way-never ever let anyone put you down! thanks Larisa-love the photo-very happy scene-Stefan-xx(M-xx)

Comment is about I am not..... (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

How hast thi' bin' since I saw thee? lol! Hi chuckabutty,hope you are well-Catch you later Mater-lotsa love-Stef-xx(Bxx)

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Hi Larisa-sorry for late reply to your kind comments on my poem-Arisings-was due to a technical fault on the site-all ok now-and I appreciate your kindness-lots of love-Stef-xx

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thank you so much for your very kind comments on my German Boy. xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Lynn - many thanks for your kind comments on my German Boy (if you see what I mean!)

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

There is so much about this that I would guess echo's the sentiment of many potential or would be relationships and situations.

I would have liked to have read a potential answer to your question -maybe use that as your poetic turn. The answer didn't even have to make any sense - just to compound the intrigue?

Comment is about german boy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

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

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

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)

Original item by Nicky Burrows

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)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

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)

Original item by Andy N

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)