I'm not sure who exactly this poem is aimed at but there's a bit of all of us in this piece. In an introspective mood we'd recognize the ego within ourselves, in a foul mood we would lash out labeling others as the oppressors - ignoring the oppression within.

Comment is about The Velvet Conversation (FREEDOM) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Really thought provoking. I hate competitions! But then I'm obviously a big loser! ;-)

Comment is about An interesting read - for the competitive . . . (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Hi Cynthia - is the comment on 'The Velvet Conversation' for me in relation to the Freedom comp????? x

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Good tribute, Dave. John was definitely my hero! Lynn xx

Comment is about As it is Johns 70th today, here is my tribute poem (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Enjoyed this very much, Larisa. x

Comment is about I Am the Wind (Freedom) (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Hi IndigoAngelUshiku , Done that for you. You can of course edit all the details on your own poets profile and (if you have set them up)any details in the gig guide. Win

Comment is about Ushiku Crisafulli (poet profile)

Original item by Ushiku Crisafulli

Hi, Andy. One from early days on WOL, but so appropriate to your theme that I've reposted it. Great topic.

Comment is about The Velvet Conversation (FREEDOM) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I love the way you bring that superstitious element in. The feeling that if we are thinking of someone we love,they will just . . .KNOW!

Comment is about If (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

I love how you've parodied some cliches but in an inventive and new way that evokes the truth behind the cliche' that we do think of our loved ones - and we hope they think of us too.

Great draft piece Max x

Comment is about If (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

Thanks for the entry,Larisa.. Will comment more after the closing date but good to see you onboard with it! x

Comment is about I Am the Wind (Freedom) (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

cheers for the entry, dave... i am going to do a you and not really comment on any until the end of the comp, but glad you wrote one and good luck! A

Comment is about Little green men (Freedom) (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi Ann - no problems personally with just writing poems that are descriptive than meanings.. A good poem that is descriptive to me does have a meaning, be it different of course.

Either way, I enjoyed this.. I like the fact it is almost a snapshot or a photograph.. top stuff! x

Comment is about vortexing (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

First draft ...

Comment is about If (blog)

Original item by Max Wallis

Hi Winston, my thanks for commenting on 'Tribute for John' - as Ray Connolly observed in his 'Unimaginable' John was the most articulate rock star we have yet seen - difficult to do the guy justice. Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Thanks Greg for commenting on 'Tribute for John' - the only consolation for John not being around is the wealth of his music, art and iconic campaigning is being highlighted again. Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Good afternoon Lynn-just back from weeks break-flu-less,I am glad to say-the sea air did a lot to help-thank you for 'Elegy' comments-hope you are all fine-love-Stef-xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good afternoon lovely Larisa-thank you for commenting on 'Solitary silhouette' sorry for late reply-I have been away-thank you so much-much love to you-Stef-xx

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Good afternoon Ann-ta for 4th Oct comment-Fleetwood..just up the coast from Blackpool-had very good weather can you believe! you bored? no way! you are too busy-writing brill poetry!love-Stef-xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Good afternoon Dave-thanks for witty comment on 'Blotting out'-sorry for late reply-been away-thank you-Stef.

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Hi Greg as ever thanks for your perceptive comment. This was one where I didn't really know if others would 'get' what was going on. I thought it might be a bit too abstract. I've been really busy for a while now (earning a living!) and I thought I had better bung something on. It's been a while since I logged on. I'll try to catch up with any of your own recent offerings, too.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Dear Ann As ever thanks for your kind comment. I thought I had better put something on as it's ages since I've had time to look at the site.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I like this too. (What with Graham's old dining room table having a personality and now Ray's stairs coming to life - whatever next?);-)

Comment is about stairs talk poem to man (blog)

Like this view from the bottom up, Ray, and the twist when you get to the top. Also enjoyed the economical, 'pidgin' language

Comment is about stairs talk poem to man (blog)

Hello Ann. RE your comments about your work losing the element of fun as it gets better.
I suppose most of my humour could fall into the "wry" genre as I have always seemed to have been a good observer of life.
My problem with humorous poetry is that it all tends to sound too Pam Ayres or Roger McGough. Both of these are good poets in their own field but it is a very small field.
I suppose humour tinged with subtle irony, pathos, etc strikes a much stronger chord with me.
I still think you publish too early and need to sleep on the words. I can almost guarantee that you will review something. I always do.
Don't waste words either. I always think (unless a piece is sparsely pared) that every word should contribute something.
I try never to say eg. he looked, when there are a 101 ways to describe a look.
Anyway my tenpennyworth over. Graham.

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

But which are better? Loaves or little green men? Only one way to find out! ;-)

P.S. Do Loaves have the same problem as Daleks? Your loaf seems to have crashed into a wall - you need L plates! xx

Comment is about Crackling (poet profile)

Original item by Crackling

But which are better? Loaves or little green men? Only one way to find out! ;-)

P.S. The little green men look sad!

Comment is about Little green men (Freedom) (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Only just found this and really like it. The other commenters have got it right.

Thanks for your comment on my Freedom piece which was a good laugh. Er....you weren't serious were you?

Comment is about Gwithian (blog)

Original item by Crackling

Hi Greg, and thanks for your sensible comment on Vortexing. (Maybe I should write a follow up called Artexing!) I think since my Arvon course I've been working harder at my stuff and have more of an idea as to developing and improving. And I've had some really nice comments, making me hope I am on the right track. The only thing is, my poems seem to all be getting a bit low key, down beat, depressing, lacking in the life that they used to have. Getting too serious in fact. Do you think that this happens when you try to become a "better" poet? I don't want to lose all the fun! Boo Hoo! I'm going to leave this comment on Graham Sherwoods profile too, as I've found his feedback very valuable as well. And yes, I am very lucky living where I do! xx

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

That's what I thought Greg (your last sentence). But I expect I will forget which metaphorcal cupboard I put it in! At least if I leave it here for now I know where it is! ;-)

Comment is about vortexing (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

A splendid name indeed, Win. Two more of my heroes - you and Churchill!

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

intrigued... who is this and what's it all about alfie... er Tommy " Win x

Comment is about Persephone's latest call. (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

A splendid name indeed, Win. Two more of my heroes - you and Churchill!

Comment is about As it is Johns 70th today, here is my tribute poem (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Greg (Re Dave's recent blog) - its a great name Winston :-) Winston x

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Dave, its a nice piece. What would have been? and Greg - its a nice name too :-) Winston x

Comment is about As it is Johns 70th today, here is my tribute poem (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

You've got some great observations here, Ann. I envy you for where you live, how you can just go out each day and see so much. But if it was me, maybe I would put these away in a metaphorical cupboard for a while, get them out again in a month or so, shake them up and see how the dust settles on them. You might want to condense and add more. I think that ideally a poem should convey a mood, rather than a message, and take you on a journey that leads to some conclusion. Invariably mine don't pass that test.

Comment is about vortexing (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Enjoyed this, Dave. One of my greatest heroes. The whole Lennon industry is beginning to crank up again with the 30th anniversary approaching, isn't it? I'm reading his biography on the train into work at the moment, and trying to work on some sort of poem myself. Interesting that he dropped his middle name for Ono but revived it as a nickname for the Rock and Roll album. Dr Winston O'Boogie. I liked that.

Comment is about As it is Johns 70th today, here is my tribute poem (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

We loaves hear you. Will pass on. Hail Great Requester.

Comment is about Little green men (Freedom) (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

I really enjoy reading your poems.

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

I'll add to what everyone else has said. Have a couple of poems to finish, then I'll have a go. Right now the only freedom I would like is from the chore of housework - or the guilt of not doing it. Perhaps I should write about that... x

Comment is about Freedom (follow up competition to Biting the Bullet) (blog)

Original item by Andy N

I love the use of nature in here Dave - you show some impressive horticultural knowledge! The 7 deadly sins is a biggie to tackle - you don't shrink from much, do you?

You don't get over the fact that a bit of sin can be very appealing sometimes though. Perhaps that's the subject matter for another poem...

Comment is about Seven, lethal (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Merci pour tes commentaires sur mon poème 'Thoughts of You'...
Are you talking about a better page layout?
Quelles sont tes suggestions ?

xxx

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Thank you, Lynn for reading and commenting on my poem
'Thoughts of You'... very much appreciated! x

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Merci beaucoup, Sian, pour tes commentaires sur mon poème
'Thoughts of You'.
C'est incroyable comme tu es toujours très perceptive...

xxx

Comment is about sian howell (poet profile)

Original item by sian howell

Well done Andy. I will have a ponder and see if I can pen something. A good, broad theme. Winston x

Comment is about Freedom (follow up competition to Biting the Bullet) (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Well done Bill, 2nd one is my favourite. Winston

Comment is about Haikus on various themes written for Bank Street Writers 6th October 2010 (blog)

Hi Dave, Just came accross your sparce Churchilian sample piece. Really liked it, sums him up very nicely. Seem to remember he was fond of brandy and not whisky (More likely he was fond of both!) Good Health. Winston (And yes, I was named after your subject!)

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi There, and welcome to Write Out Loud IndigoAngelUshiku. Interesting name that!
Winston

Comment is about Ushiku Crisafulli (poet profile)

Original item by Ushiku Crisafulli

Cheers for the support, Dave... I know there is one piece there already so I know there's at least one person entering.. A second person has sent me through their poem but hasn't managed to get it put on here yet, so it'll get there i don't doubt..

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi Ann

Not sure whether to respond here or on your profile, but for the sake of continuity, here.

Andy's choice of 'Freedom' should work well, because it is not too constricting and imagination can run away with it. It's possible that the 7 Deadly Sins - exciting a topic as that could be (imagine eye-winking emoticon) - would be too specific. But if you want to, there's nothing stopping you, particularly if whoever wins Andy's comp doesn't want to run one themselves.

If you do it, can I put down a marker that this will be re-blogged!

Comment is about Seven, lethal (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Wouldn't the seven deadly sins be a great subject for our monthly comp?

Comment is about Seven, lethal (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley