Love your humour, and challenging your discomfort into something productive, like a silly poem to keep your spirits up. Once, at fourteen, I had an overnight in hospital with nothing to do, so I memorized The Walrus and the Carpenter from AIW, just for fun.

Comment is about Hallux Valgus (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Beautifully expressed. How one cat-lover moves another cat-lover nearly to tears! It's ridiculous, like you would swear on Bibles that the other person is of impeccable character, more or less - like me.

Comment is about Amber (blog)

Original item by Freda Davis

Really enjoyed this poem, Larisa, and know just how you feel as well! And yes, you don't need any more xxx

Comment is about Don't Ask Me About My Age! (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

I would like to 'read aloud' on here also, but I haven't done any exploring of 'how to'. That's all; I need to get more selfish with my time. But I do enjoy reading other poets' works. So I get hung up and lose precious minutes of my 'allotted' time on Net.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Really lovely poem, Cynthia. Enjoyed this very much. x

Comment is about november robin (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Larisa xxx

Ann, thank you for lovely comments, but Isobel has no worries, not with the size of my feet, even without the bunions!! xxx

Mobility scooter, Stef?? Special sandal and crutches more like! Have to admit this poem was written before the pain cut in! The rest and relaxation isn't going amiss though ;) xxx

Comment is about Hallux Valgus (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Perfume bottles and the vapour rubs of love and all the way through to the end are my fave bits - super lines Pete.

Great to see you posting again.
x

Comment is about Setting fire to a hundred and one things of love (blog)

As always, beautifully expressed, sad, and true.
At least your heart still holds words of love...

'Goodbye and welcome the new'...
xxxxx

Comment is about Setting fire to a hundred and one things of love (blog)

Thanks for commenting on 'Madness.'
I'm particularly glad you think it raises questions. I'm attempting to allow readers their own thoughts and reach some kind of conclusions for themselves and with an open mind :-)
xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks for comments everyone :-)

Comment is about Madness (blog)

Oh! It's altered its appearance somewhat :-)

I loved this the first time i read it. To be completely honest i preferred the first version of lay out though.
I enjoyed the flitting words like a robin flitting from tree to shrub and back to tree. Lovely.x

Comment is about november robin (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I'm sorry I seem to be saying SSSSSHed - not got me teeth in straight - joke!

Comment is about stratigraphy (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Ta <x>
and you too petal
xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Ann,
Thanks for reading and commenting on 'Miles of Space Between Us' - I loved your interpretation of it. I hadn't thought of it as being about separation from my children, but when I re-read it myself in that light it made perfect sense, and could actually apply equally to many people in my life - both now and in the past. Particularly as I get older, I feel I want to hang on to the people I love a bit more - you lose people for all sorts of reasons and in all sorts of ways - and some of them leave huge holes in your life that are just not adequately filled by the cat.
Anyway - having said all that - I've actually removed the poem, but your input has been much appreciated.
Cx
Ps - the cat hates being hugged too
xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I appreciate your comments on my recent poetry Isobel. Thank you. Contrary to popular urban myths - I do enjoy them!

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Hi Cynthia,
Thanks very much for reading and commenting on 'Miles of Space Between Us' - I know what you mean about the helplessness of bridging the gap ... very much the reason behind the poem. Your comments are always much appreciated, though I have now removed that poem.
Cx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Laura - thanks for your recent comments. They may well be lesbians - there was a certain androgyny about the picture which I liked.

D

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thanks Andy, for reading and commenting on 'Miles of Space Between Us' - much appreciated, though I have now removed it.
Cx

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

All joking apart Lynn,this is a really good poem-are you still able to use your mobility scooter? hope you can cope with the inconvenience-remind me to tell you about my war wounds one day-don,t like to mention them really-only to people I pay to listen-lol! anyway,keep toeing the poetry line-after all you are the life and-sole-of the party! tee hee-Stef-xx ps-is,nt the ring supposed to be on your finger?(and/or)worn as eyebrow jewellery...!

Comment is about Hallux Valgus (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good bunionless morning to you and yours including Benji of course-so sorry that I have,nt got back to you before now-but have been chasing about to and from Abergele(rockpooling)Rhondda(bricklaying)Northwhich(Gardening&painting)not all in one day I hasten to add! still keeps me out of mischief-your comments made me laugh on my poem'Orgasm're the cold flannel-lol!and I sincerely am very very grateful for all the time you have spared,reading and commenting on my recent poo-etry-wife says she will show you hers-if you show her yours-lol! did you bring the removed bunion home for Benji to have for his tea-liver and bunions-lol!thanks again Lynn so very very much-much love to you and family-now get resting!-Stef-xx-B-xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Only just found this ... beautiful.
Cx

Comment is about Under the Wire (blog)

Original item by John Aikman

Very evocative Janet. I liked the 'pushing at the scalp, thrashing at the walls' lines - it brings to mind the actions of madness.
I like the questions your poem raises - whether hidden within the madness, there aren't other forces at work. I've often wondered about the imaginary friends young children have and some of the things they appear to see.

Comment is about Madness (blog)

Hi Mike. I love the way you juxtapose personal stuff with the bigger picture, making use of your interesting life! x

Comment is about Flossing with Carlos the Jackal (blog)

Original item by Michael Scott

Thanks for comments. I wasn't actually reading this one! I decided to do a stream of conciousness poem, so having stared out of the window for a while (it was a lovely night) I just said what came into my head, imagining how it would feel to dwell in that beautiful wilderness. So no written words! It was an experiment. :)

Comment is about space (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks folks! She was never naughty! Just like her mother!

Comment is about daughter (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

A really beautiful photo and a tender poem.
I followed in my mother's footsteps - smacked my kids till they knew who was boss, in the early days - there was never any need thereafter - and they don't resent me for it. I once went to a parenting class run by a rather religious lady (can't remember whether she was baptist or methodist). She used to wack her kids with a wooden spoon - it came as a shock to some of the other mothers! The gist of what she was saying was that children NEED boundaries - are lost without them. I guess we all have different way of putting those in place. A good bit of discipline wouldn't do the current society any harm though. ( she says jumping down from he soap box)

Comment is about daughter (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

thanks for commenting on my poem 'space'

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

I enjoyed this, Rod, it reminds me a little of my "World Stood Still". I very much agree with Dave's comments on the media. Good one.

Comment is about Rejoice (blog)

Original item by Rod Whitworth

yes i prefer it with blissful still in , but i like to try folks' ideas out

Comment is about space (blog)

Original item by Shoeless Carole

I wanted to add more.
But.... what for?

Comment is about Don't Ask Me About My Age! (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Lovely, especially the last line, hope you're OK down there. Great picture, I'm a once only smacker too (so far).

Comment is about daughter (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Oh how I adore his space...

Tu vois... Je pense qu'on pense pareil. ; )

Comment is about Her Space (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Isobel,

Thank you so much for your comment and i'm so pleased I have helped bring a wee smile to your very pretty kisser.

I 'll tell you how I do it?? next time at an open mike...if you save me a 'Space'

Thanks again

Gusxx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

I think this is really lovely, Carole. I have a slight preference for the second version except that I would include the word "blissful" from the first.

Comment is about space (blog)

Original item by Shoeless Carole

This is lovely Carole - it's hard to choose between the two - I do like the blissful moment of the first though - that moment of drifting off to sleep IS blissful. I'm a bit of an insomniac too so can appreciate this. A lovely conclusion - it does make you wonder why we all fear death so - nothing harder than life sometimes.

Comment is about space (blog)

Original item by Shoeless Carole

Hi - thanks for the comments on my sorry efforts (Happy eater).
all the best. B

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

That's all it takes sometimes isn't it? A fleeting glance of something other, something beautiful co-existing in all this vastness. Moments like that inspire you with hope or at least make you appreciate the wonder of it all.
Lovely take on the theme Cynthia. x

Comment is about november robin (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Haven't got a clue how to set up my own blog Carole. You aren't the first person to suggest I should write short stories though. I'm not sure if I could give much attention to a personal blog though - what I love about WOL is the community feel - the camaraderie, the banter, the feedback. Would that be diluted if I started posting elsewhere - I'm not sure. I'll have to do some research on where people blog and what they get out of it. Maybe that's something I'll think about in the New Year. Hope to see you around before then.
Isobel x

Comment is about Shoeless Carole (poet profile)

Original item by Shoeless Carole

Well Gus - what can I say?

Oh how I adore your way of looking at the space theme - only you could do it! This is fun - and life affirming! We are all here for a reason - it's just a question of tapping into the reason that works for us. I think I over-think things sometimes. My next poem will be on rockets that boldly go...
Thanks for putting a smile on my face. x

Comment is about Her Space (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Absolutely great! I wondered where you were! Get well soon - then you can outdo Isobel with the sexy shoes! xx xx (two for the left foot and two for the right!)

Comment is about Hallux Valgus (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Love the atmospheric feel to this, Ann. You read so well. xx

Comment is about space (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Dave, this is really excellent. Taking on the cyber world and expressing the romance of it. Well structured and good word choice. i like it.
Freda

Comment is about The net (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Nice and funny poem. Enjoyed reading it. With warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about Hallux Valgus (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you for the comment Lynn. Its got some weak spots but it reminds me of the dreams that make us keep on searching.
I do agree with your political comments. I like the one about the news standing still. It happened again with the Royal Engagement.
Freda

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you.

Comment is about The Days I Drink (rzhepick) (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Oh Larisa! Just seen this, love it, so sharp and brilliant. xxx

Comment is about The Days I Drink (rzhepick) (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Only just read this one, Ann, and have to say how good I think it is. Really enjoyed the journey with you. xx

Comment is about coach E (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I really enjoyed this poem, Freda.

Comment is about I cross a moor where stars are white. (blog)

Original item by Freda Davis

So many thanks for your comment re my 'Space' submission. I hear what you are saying about the photo ... but let me tell you the research and trawl to find a suitable graphic was wonderful.... but then I'M A MAN......

Many Thanks once again

Gus xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Oh, you must have been singing "It's not that easy being green." I rather liked the new look! xx

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor