Alright Tommy - thanks :) Good to know that my feelings and analysis are shared. Take care :)

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Hi Cynthia - thanks again for reading and contributing. I feel confident in all of what I have written, and I totally understand your note of caution. Direct experience and observation of preceding years, plus that which is in the public domain already, is the basis of that confidence. Thanks again though :)

Good day's debating!

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Hi Cynthia,'O Sweet Confusion' I think your friend's suggestion has some merit. Read as set out below: your poem could be said to have greater thrust.

'Wisdom is not chronological.One wasp hidden in the gentle petals makes all the blossoms suspect and much joy is lost'.

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The plan was to have my theatre piece alongside the poetry at 8pm, but with the riots one of my actresses and my sound engineer are out of action and we're rescheduling the theatre piece from the end of September instead now.

Guests from both days are of course free entry both tonight at half 6 and tomorrow.

For 10 pounds a membership card for future events is included, and originally it would have included a free screening of my play as part of the event.

Instead we're going to give the option of £7 for the evening of poetry and the membership card for future discounts or £10 with free entry to the shows in late September/early October on 29th, 30th, and 1st October.

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I see there is a 10Pound charge. I'm presuming this would be just for my husband, and not for me as a guest reader. What do you get for this charge, besides excellent poetry, of course?

Comment is about Ushiku Crisafulli (poet profile)

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Checked Google Maps, we're safe and it's back on.

Brilliant news. bring your poems and bring your enthusiasm, we won't let thugs take over the city!

Indigo.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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I know some areas in the Northern Quarter were attacked, but I'm not sure about Dale Street since the area near the train station was all cordoned off.

I'll be ringing An Outlet first thing tomorrow morning to confirm whether it's safe and will let you know the outcome.

If there was no damage then we're still holding the festival since shops were all open today and I'm not letting a few thugs ruin what we've been planning for months.

With love,
Indigo.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia,'One wasp hidden in the gentle petals makes all the blossoms suspect and much joy is lost'

I would argue that this final stanza comes across more powerfully as a proverb because of its pithiness and wisdom of observation plus expression.

If it is a metaphor as well although I cannot see it as such, it may be of lesser metaphorical significance IOM.

That said, I would like to see it argued in other opinions as it is an interesting point. xx

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Indigo, are there any concerns about the Friday night venue on Dale Street? Please advise.

Comment is about Ushiku Crisafulli (poet profile)

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very grateful Tom
for your views on my poem
-Crepuscular-

much appreciated.

Stef.

Comment is about Tom Harding (poet profile)

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my gratitude Ann
for abiding momentarily(or so)
on 'Biding'
and adressing my(poorly titled)effort
so nicely.

my thanks
and best to thee.

S.W.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Cheers Dave, much appreciated

Kind of topical too, what with the various angles of reportage at the moment :)

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

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Alright John, I've just got your message mate. I'm on me 'olidays and won't be back till thweekend, see you next month though.
Auvoir.
Neil.

Comment is about John Togher (poet profile)

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Pleased you like The Scourge of God Dave.
I tried a different format with an internal (lines 1 and 3) rhyme, but unrhymed outer (2 and 4). Still with a heavy trochaic rhythm.
I do have an interest in all things historic, so I don't suppose Attila will be my last; but no set subjects as yet.
(I do find the very readable and funny An Utterly Impartial History of Britain by John O'Farrell inspirational).
Once again, thanks for commenting.

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Alternatively, if it's less trouble (all that damming rivers etc) I'd settle for a Viking send-off. Funeral pyre pushed into the River Aire, floating downstream, archer lets fly a fire arrow and WHOOSH! Up I go.
You must have seen The Vikings with Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas?

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Hello Ann, thanks for commenting on 'Darkness and Light' from my perspective it was an absolute joy to see the Kingfisher streaking its resplendent colours so vividly across the canal basin.

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Hi Ellen, a warm welcome to WOL in all its meanderings. Winston

Comment is about Ellen McAteer (poet profile)

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Thank you for your kind comments on 'Darkness and Light' Tom, much appreciated.

Comment is about Tom Harding (poet profile)

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Your welcome.
Your Poem "Crying Out" inspired me to post my haiku poem, "Anger". I haven't posted it yet but hope to in 3-4 days.

Shirley

Comment is about Kath Hewitt (poet profile)

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I was part of a gig last night John and I performed one of your poems; it went down so well that they asked for an encore, I won’t tell you what the poem was but I said “I’m not doing it twice.” When you said you didn’t mind me doing your stuff, you also stated that if any pint pots where thrown the poem was not yours; on the other hand you instructed that if I was showered with money then the proceeds should go to the man who holds the copyright.
I was last on and finished at 11.pm. At the eleventh hour the throwing of
Pint pots or money had not been undertaken; instead they just threw Knickers and bras. The question is what do you want me to do with them, should l I keep them or send them of to you. Before you answer John I must point out that; that is the last
Stag Do I shall ever perform at.
Cheers mate. Tommy Mc.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Hi Laura, thanks for the comment on Bible Pages - much appreciated!

CR x

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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..hello Ann...I knew it was confusing. It's about Jean Peters. I saw her in 'Pickup on South Street' on tele' a few weeks ago. I wrote it quickly last night while watching this tribute to her two or three times on 'youtube',
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajl9UEoQdeg
then in the last verse added it to real memories...cheers..chris.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Hi Shirley,
RE Crying out, thank you for taking time to comment on it. bit of a surprise since it was blogged ages ago lol :-)

Comment is about Shirley Smothers (poet profile)

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The best tribute I can give to your poetry John is I would like to perform them at my local folk club.
(The Red Lion.)With your permission?
Newburgh.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Cynthia - you made me blush. Now that takes some doing! Thank you for your comment on Dissonance, means a lot. Hope to meet you again sometime. Take care, Laura x

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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A feather fast what?

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Cheers John!

Comment is about Martin Togher (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on Kopi Luwak, Tom. If you try some let me know what it's like.

Comment is about Tom Harding (poet profile)

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Was it my Kopi Luwak which made you tee-hee or had you got a feather fast?

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Hello again Cynthia. Can I thank you for taking the time to comment on Apparition, and for the very generous comments.
As always you make some very constructive comments for which I am grateful.
I hardly ever qualify my work but only one thing I feel needs an explanation.
The poem formed the part of a collection about Angling. When one fishes into the late evening, the light changes imperceptibly, that is to say, you don't notice it until it has. Whilst I understand your comment and am happy for your observation, a fisherman would similarly understand mine.

Many thanks once again,

Graham

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Hi Kieren, great to see you on WOL, love 'Whatever happened to the heroes' you perform it well! cheers Jeff

Comment is about Kieren King (poet profile)

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Hi Ann Thanks for feedback on the Hockney trees. Still tinkering with it really and have now posted slightly different version. I don't usually write to order - never thought I could - but was asked to do something for Ferens Gallery in Hull where this painting is now on display.

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I've read and listened to your poems and enjoyed them immensely; the voice really puts meat on the already flavored bone. As you suggest I would like to put my stuff on audio; I have the equipment but not the nohow. I would appreciate any help you can give me.My e-mail is:
tommcdonald@hotmail.com
Thanks John. Tom Mc D.

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Hi, Indigo,

My bio doesn't have much to quote from. There are interesting reactions in the 'Comments' of various poems, if you care to look, some quite complimentary. I'm looking forward to next week.

Comment is about Ushiku Crisafulli (poet profile)

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Thank you for your insight on Mighty Love. M xx

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Thanks Laura,

It's a long story but one full of dread and woe and a suddenly empty room :)

Maybe being longer in the tooth will help spur me on!

(Thank you though)

Nash

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I've been reading your book. Laura loaned it to me. Enjoying it!

Comment is about Martin Togher (poet profile)

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Oreet Neil,

Hope to see you at The Tudor again next week.

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If any member wishes to review the next event, you can do so here (you need to be logged in to submit):

http://www.writeoutloud.net/public/eventview.php?day=11&month=08&year=2011&eventID=696

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Howdy Nash

Just read your biog - ouch! Hope you do get up there again - I'm still fairly new to all this but bloody LOVING it :) Shame if you let that experience put you off any more

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thanks for your comments mate, not been in the reading mood lately but I'll see you around before long.

John

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Hello Bella, thanks for your comments on Dreaming in Turkish. I do sometimes dream in Turkish which is where the title came from although not all of the poem. Hope you are well

John x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Thanks Laura for your comments on Dreaming in Turkish, yes the cheap wine used to be thunderbird and is now 3 for 2 from Tesco :-)

John x

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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Thanks, Ann, gives me the shivers too, and the shakes :-)

John x

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Hi John, sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you. You're very kind but I'm only standing on the shoulders of taller poets. I enjoy your writing very much, a modern Marriott Edgar methinks!

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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When I say entertaining, I don't mean in a ha ha ha way - I mean in an enjoyable read way. I like poetry that I can understand - I like the way you looked back at the experience of a child, through an adult's eyes - I just connected with it. There is so much poetry that you have to bash over the head with a shovel to get the meaning from it. Sometimes it is nice just to read an experience expressed in a wry and amusing way. I didn't pick up on the plagiarism allusion. I just thought you were likening yourself to someone base and I liked the biblical allusion.

Yes poetry from our youth can seem naive. We are hopefully improving all the time. I cringe now at poetry I wrote 5 years ago.

Comment is about Peter Asher (poet profile)

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Hi Tom Thanks for the positive feedback on Chemo. I'll have to check out some of yours!

Comment is about Tom Harding (poet profile)

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...hello Greg...thanks for the comment on 'Dog Lane'...(in Kelsall)...don't know E.Thomas's work ..will 'google!'...cheers..chris.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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thanks Andy....I didn't know of E.Thomas's work, will have a look..cheers...chris.

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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thanks laura for the kind comment - i never usually go for that type of repetition but on this one i just couldn't help myself.

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