this is raw and brave and breathtaking. The fight/compassion is sometimes difficult to digest rationally which just emphasizes the pain/loss the protagnist feels and the determination/defiance it leads into (that was a a compliment by the way - bit stunned sorry).
I really like this - don't ever hold back!
Take care. x

Comment is about Though The Demons Are Waiting [Lyrics] (blog)

Original item by Lisa Milligan

it seems lame to just say "I agree" but I do..I love the title.
Exceptional work. x

Comment is about my little me. (blog)

very funny I like this

Comment is about HYMN TO A BROKEN MARRIAGE (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

lovely. it made my invalid heart smile!!

Comment is about rosequartz (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

lovely dreamy romance

Comment is about rosequartz (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I agree...
I love this too Kathryn : )

Comment is about my little me. (blog)

Mmmm...
'August sailing clouds Tumble billowing
Chasing curtains of rain into a cresting sea'...
'Swaying scented Sea lavender
High upon Culver Cliff'...
'Lovers kiss
Unchained Melody'

Exquisite imagery and sensations Gus...

xxx

Comment is about Culver Cliff (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Hi Ann. Only just found this and enjoyed it. No carpet fitter's story but the carpet cleaner came on Saturday and said it would be dry in an hour, and it was still damp next morning. "He Lied!" (to quote Kryten).
Sad about the pot. Pots have personality.

Comment is about the carpet fitters broke my pot (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

It's a lovely poem this Annipoo ;-) full of light and mystical magic.... Love TC XX
PS I updated my pic so I could comment on this ha ha

Comment is about rosequartz (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Beautiful.

Janet.x

Comment is about rosequartz (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I love the double link as it were that is obvious in this. The mystery as to whether it's about you or indeed your daughter should remain a mystery in my opinion. :-)

I can relate to this very much as the little me in universal terms. Personal growth and learning how to express oneself and to love oneself and allow others to see the beauty of the soul within us.

Janet.x

Comment is about my little me. (blog)

I thing you are talking about yourself - the child's picture is JUST like you.

I'm not sure just how long you've been writing, but you have a worthy and obvious talent.

D

Comment is about my little me. (blog)

i agree with lisa here.. i wasn't sure also whether you were talking about yourself or your daughter... there is a lot off magic in this poem which i enjoyed hugely, but the confusion in whether it was you or your daughter did knock me out a bit.. perhaps a slight change off title could help here, but keep em coming! x

Comment is about my little me. (blog)

very wistful for you, gus.. kept expecting the smut to come in but it didn't which was a big surprise.. really enjoyed it however, m8.

Comment is about Culver Cliff (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

I admire how easily rhyme comes to you. I write about as far away from that as you can get!

I love what this piece says. You've captured the quandary of many a poet...but with the skill and artistry of one.

Really nice write.

Lisa

Comment is about My Garden of Words. (blog)

So far, "Each Dawn I Die" is the only one I've read. You summed up my life. I find some comfort in knowing someone else lives like I...I hope you do too. I'll be back.

Lisa

Comment is about Richard Krason (poet profile)

Original item by Richard Krason

I can't tell if you're writing about yourself as "my little me" or a special little girl in your life. But in either case, it is poigniant. If it it a little girl in your life, you've captured so well how reticent she is in the protection of herself. And how you can see the beauty, maturity and mischief she has within that you love so.

If it is about you, it is even more powerful in how you have recognized these things in yourself, and end with how you love yourself. In either case, it is intriguing to the reader. Love it.

Lisa

Comment is about my little me. (blog)

Hi Ann,
Thanks for your comments on 'Scar', they are much appreciated. I have left a brief explanation on the poem, if it is of interest.
I don't always comment but I always read your work with interest.
Cx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Cynthia,
Thanks very much for your comments on 'Scar' - I always appreciate your input. I have left a brief explanation on the poem itself, if you're interested.
Cx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Graham,
I look forward to taking my recently published collection 'The Heart and the Subsidiary' further though readings and poetry events.
thank you for making me feel welcomed.

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

Original item by Fatima AL Matar

Fear and excitement of the unknown, pure and simple. I don't think men have anything to do with it at all. It's general in the sense of safety in comfort versus venturing into a different world. Temptation of a different kind. Does she dare?

Janet.x

Comment is about On The Other Side (blog)

This seems a little wistful for you Gus.
Lovely images and scents and movement.

Janet.x

Comment is about Culver Cliff (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Incidentally, I just read your samples and I'm afraid I can't help with you finding a man who can dance. I did this "short" some time ago:-

Mi verse, most times, is full of rhymes
(It helps wi’ mi romancin’)
And all my rhythm’s in mi poems –
There’s none left fo’ mi dancin’.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hello Ann
Many thanks for your comments about "Yggdrasil". I've never thought my voice was terribly impressive but thankyou anyway. Probably like everyone else I thought it was rich and deep - until I heard it on a tape recorder and then this this thin, flat timbre comes out!
I have to confess I got the idea for the poem from reading the Bernard Cornwell Saxon Chronicles - a ripping good boy's read with lots of battles and fighting and more fighting and battles. I even poach completely the line about "weaving a darker cloth" which stands out a mile for its quality compared with the rest.
Anyway, once again, thanks for commenting.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

i really like this one. the use of the scarecrows is very powerful. good stuff :)

Comment is about standing scarecrows (blog)

As I read it, you are married to one tiger and there is another rather tasty tiger after you. Lucky girl I say!!

Comment is about On The Other Side (blog)

Hello Fatima. Welcome to WOL. You've made a good impression already I see. Look forward to reading your work.

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

Original item by Fatima AL Matar

intriguing and well written

Comment is about On The Other Side (blog)

This is remarkably fine writing Kathryn. I really like the analogy of scary scarecrows and your supposed personal failings. I am really pleased for you. Graham

Comment is about standing scarecrows (blog)

really enjoyed the rhythm in this write..goin for a cold shower now..!!!

Comment is about Piggies (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Chris yeah am not three bad at the moment..fingers crossed and you?..What venues have we this week for I have lost touch of late..or just touched..now to the write..I had a dream and have looked tigers up on the dream dictionary..ooer..but I do like your interpretation.. again thanks for droppin by!..x

Comment is about On The Other Side (blog)

Yes, that was what had caught my eye - thanks!

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Ann - need your help again! I'd like to be featured and it says to submit profile, but when I hit that, it looks like I have to fill out my profile again. Will that create a duplicate? Thanks, as always, for helping me out.

Lisa

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Very well done Jan
Cx

Comment is about Tyne Cot (blog)

Original item by Jan Theuninck

This is really good. It keeps the reader seductively gripped all the way through. Diction, technical musicality and rhythm are strong. Have you been watching a lot of telly lately?

Comment is about Blood Ties (Part 2): Communion (blog)

Original item by Steven Kenny

hiya Dave,

Gosh she gave herself a hard time!
I guess in the end if one is going to self-destruct there is nothing anyone can do about it but are left with the emotional baggage of trying..just one nit and that was the 'and' in the last stanza it interupts the flow of your rhyme take it out and just use your comma.. :o)

Comment is about Release of the Chameleon (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Hi Gemma,
Loved My Grandma Painted Her Eyebrows On!It's brilliant when someone stands out from the norm!

Comment is about Gemma Lees (poet profile)

Original item by Gemma Lees

I'm sure Dylan would have enjoyed this poem hugely! And the bottoms!!

Comment is about Do Not Bend Forward... (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Cynthia - I've sent you a You Tube link to the original. Thanks for all the comments especially from those with the surname Thomas. I should have put an apology to Dylan Thomas. I love the original. No offence intended.

Comment is about Do Not Bend Forward... (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

I'm glad you enjoyed 'Contraception' Ann. I was feeling quite self consious about my audio recordings but I'm very happy that you liked those too :)

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

Original item by Fatima AL Matar

Hi Fatima, I agree with Chris, the description of the sucking sound like a snail being unstuck is brilliant. I listened to your readings too, you have a lovely voice. I particularly like When Silence has Sound. All very haunting stuff.

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

Original item by Fatima AL Matar

I really like the way you read - you have a great voice, lovely accent too. Nice poem!

Comment is about Yggdrasil (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Oh god Stef! Now everyone will think you're my son!! (The shame, the shame!) ;-)

Comment is about mothers' day (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I like this Ray. You sound both loving and amused by your small daughter. And I'm sure this is the second poem in recent days to have the word emoticonic in it (and I still don't know what it means!)

Comment is about Lilyism (blog)

Thank you darlings - loved the cards

mumxx

Comment is about mothers' day (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Ditto!!!!! ; )

Comment is about The Argument (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Chris,

Yes I did read a few months back in Earlsdon, thanks you for remembering me.
Fatima xx

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

Original item by Fatima AL Matar

I'm like Janet.. I certainly will! (proper rebel without a cause) lol xx

Comment is about The Argument (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Very moving piece of work Fatima, very well written. Look forward to reading more of your work.
Did I hear you read a few months ago in Earlsdon?
Cx

Comment is about Fatima AL Matar (poet profile)

Original item by Fatima AL Matar

Thanks for commenting on my poem, Ann, much appreciated.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove