Yup - the poem somehow conveys a RELISH of what is being seen, which communicates. Lovely.

Comment is about vortexing (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks for commenting, Ann & Greg. Perhaps I should have mentioned that this is about the 7 deadly sins. There are variable lists. This uses the one that includes Despair.

Comment is about Seven, lethal (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Just a descriptive piece, no message. Does a poem need a message? I would like opinions on this. Sometimes you can just describe a scene - is that enough?

P.S. Ta for spelling error Dave! Have corrected. It's just one of those words!!

Comment is about vortexing (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Love these two lines: "Brighter than wet fairy lights" and "I screw myself into a chair like a cat
And wait for you to stroke me"
I don't have to think about how I feel about them, I just feel :)

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Actually, googling National Poetry Day, two of the poets (Daljit Nagra and Joe Donthorne) are absolutely lovely!!!!! Met both on Arvon courses, they were so kind and helpful. Nice to see two genuinely good blokes associated with NPD. So NOT up their own arses!

Comment is about National Poetry Day (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Naked feet - sounds exciting! What I would really LOVE is a man who wouldn't get bored, tickling my FEET!!!!!!! HEAVEN!!

Comment is about crooked toe (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Oh thank you John for very kind comments (Crooked Toe) - yes, my feet were indeed bare, not furry with claws on (bear!)(Where you bin? Welcome back!) xx

Comment is about John Aikman (poet profile)

Original item by John Aikman

Oh thank you John - yes, my feet were indeed bare, not furry with claws on (bear!)(Where you bin? Welcome back!) xx

Comment is about crooked toe (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Very lovely, as always, you have a deft touch. I think the first 'bear' should be a 'bare', or possibly a 'naked' so the second 'bear' doesn't sound like repetition....unless that was the effect you were after?

:)

Jx

Comment is about crooked toe (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Ann, I wouldn't worry about the personal aspects of events so far removed. I guess I think in terms of 10 years myself, so 30 is plenty :) All best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

it's nice to be missed..... but we've only been away for 5 days to see some family down in London - back now tho :)

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Yes, you are on the rightish track, things are never what they first appear or purport to be.

the exception being 'Strictly'... I've never watched it but admit to once treading in some.

The poem eludes to tears and lonliness.... frustration and helpless despair.... all to that tedious DOO Dee DOO Doo Dacing in the Rain Tune sung by the smiling and beguiling Gene Kelly.... must have been something that I had eaten earlier.

Thank you as ever for your gracious comments and love you all to bits.


Gus xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Yes, you are on the rightish track, things are never what they first appear or purport to be.

the exception being 'Strictly'... I've never watched it but admit to once treading in some.

The poem eludes to tears and lonliness.... frustration and helpless despair.... all to that tedious DOO Dee DOO Doo Dacing in the Rain Tune sung by the smiling and beguiling Gene Kelly.... must have been something that I had eaten earlier.

Thank you as ever for your gracious comments and love you all to bits.


Gus xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Thank you Ladies, one and all.

Yes, you are on the rightish track, things are never what they first appear or purport to be.

the exception being 'Strictly'... I've never watched it but admit to once treading in some.

The poem eludes to tears and lonliness.... frustration and helpless despair.... all to that tedious DOO Dee DOO Doo Dacing in the Rain Tune sung by the smiling and beguiling Gene Kelly.... must have been something that I had eaten earlier.

Thank you as ever for your gracious comments and love you all to bits.


Gus xx

Comment is about Just Singing and Dancing (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Cheers, Winston ... & you've finally prompted me to update my profile here.

Comment is about Oz Hardwick (poet profile)

Original item by Oz Hardwick

Golly Dave they're only poor innocent plants! ;-) A good powerful poem, rather witchcrafty but in a negative sort of way. I guess you've been doing too much gardening lately! xx

Comment is about Seven, lethal (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Thanks for comment and good wishes. I wasn't sure about posting Crooked Toe as it is personal and about other people. It's a fine line really isn't it? But it was over thirty years ago now. Hope you are well! xx

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Is it National Poetry Day??
I really didn't geddit.
I wrote a really long po-em
then I thought "edit/edit/edit"!
(cos it was crap!);-)

Comment is about National Poetry Day (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Hi Paul, A great little read around and then launch at Leeds yesterday. Particularly enjoyed you Hare and Black hairstreak pieces. Nice to catch up. Winston

Comment is about Oz Hardwick (poet profile)

Original item by Oz Hardwick

This is a very impressive poem, Dave. You pursue your argument with a rich succession of images of the dark side of nature. Not everything in the garden is rosy ... now where did I put my secateurs?

Comment is about Seven, lethal (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Cheers Jean, off to hospital next week & expect to have the op shortly, so fingers crossed I'll be a happy bunny soon :)

Comment is about jean lucy thompson (poet profile)

Original item by jean lucy thompson

Thanks for the comments Dave and hope your're health is much improved Regards JL :)

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Dunn

I thought for National Poetry Day
I'd try hard not to scan
But I found it really hard cos I like my poetry to flow

Comment is about National Poetry Day (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

I thought for National Poetry Day
I'd pen a clever response to this blog.
Words to match Dave Carr's wit
But it's no good, I too am tired as a dog

Comment is about National Poetry Day (blog)

Original item by Dave Carr

Missed the voting -
bugger!
Would have liked to have voted for Moxy's first poem which was removed before the middle english one.
Failing that I would have voted for Win's Acrostic.
Enjoyed all the poems.
Dave

Comment is about Biting the Bullet - result (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Great lines "We have dwelt and smelt
The carpet of life's highways" It all reminded me of younger days rambling :) Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Magic Fields (blog)

Original item by jean lucy thompson

Hmm - an unfortunate reminder Ann, but food for poetry all the same! Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about crooked toe (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Good one Lynn - he was great, iconic comic, but as you say, so much more besides. Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about Mr. Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks ever so much all, you're very kind. More than a quarter of a century as a Psychiatric Nurse, Darren. It shows in oh so many ways.

Comment is about Genealogy (blog)

Cheers!

Comment is about Maybe (blog)

Original item by Alison Smiles

Nice one Alison - effective wordsmithing to make a half serious/half humorous point that lots of us will connect with

Comment is about Maybe (blog)

Original item by Alison Smiles

Hi, dear Ann! Thank you so much for the comment on "Those who live in pairs...". With warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thank you dear Ann for the comment. With warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about Those who live in pairs.... (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

what lovely thoughts Larissa

"Only those who were caressed and loved

were Madonnas and Eves."

Love is indeed everything, better than thrones and diamonds any day!

Comment is about Those who live in pairs.... (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

I too was struck with the emotional combination and intensisty of the rain and tears.
Mmmm... So much said between the lines.
xxx

Comment is about Just Singing and Dancing (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Hi Anna,
Love the "Geeks United" poem! So funny,especially the high five bit about editing Wikipedia!

Comment is about Anna McCrory (poet profile)

Original item by Anna McCrory

Hi Carole,
Enjoyed this and was thinking along these lines about nature and the seasonal cycle as I took the dog out today.Lovely!

Comment is about Rowan Tree (blog)

Original item by Shoeless Carole

Of the lot of them, I think I'd probably prefer the poetry Ray - though it probably makes less money than selling property - or gambling for that matter.

This is a tender piece Ray. The fact that you struggled with the burden says it all for me. The humour in your poem makes it an easier read. x

Comment is about Genealogy (blog)

Or maybe you are taking a long hard look at us poets - pouring our emotions out to each other - things we'd never dream of telling casual acquaintances...

Comment is about Just Singing and Dancing (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Hiya Cynthia - your recent comments have genuinely given me the lift I needed. Thank you.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Very good Ray. I like the black humour - it reminded me of the opening scene in Iain Bank's Crow Road where the pacemaker blows up during the funeral service. Great rhythm, not clogged up with metaphor or analogy, just telling it as it is, letting the words speak for themselves. Good last line with the internal rhyme (that's how I like to finish poems). Bravo!

Comment is about Genealogy (blog)

Hiya Ray - yes, there's a cynical residue in much of your work that suggests you MUST have worked in public service of some sort!? Your observations are often precise and cutting simply because they expose the real truths about life and how it often sucks more than it blows.

"and who's to know if a wig
were fire retardant
or suitable for cremation?"

Nice one - D

Comment is about Genealogy (blog)

It really is a very good poem. The characterization of the family members is eloquent in expertly-chosen minimal words, and simple actions. The ending is emotionally capturing and loaded with clues into the writer's own personality. The family evolves in the reader's mind like a full saga.

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Buoyant and engaging. Who wouldn't leap forward to take your arm? And then, I think - he's getting us right in the neck with a killingly witty travesty of 'Strictly'? It would be very hard to separate 'tears' from 'raindrops', so we have to assume your 'emotional honesty'.

Comment is about Just Singing and Dancing (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

& talking of warm farts - we went out for lunch a couple of weeks ago & sat next to this old guy who has the same table every time we go. the inconsiderate sod kept farting loudly while I'm trying to eat my yorkshire pud & roast beef - much to the hilarity of both my wife & another tableful of folks nearby.
This last weekend, we went again - and, having sat down with our drinks at our usual table - who should walk in, but the farting idiot. Trying to move him elsewhere, while he's getting his first drink at the bar, I tipped some of my whisky & coke into a wineglass & put it on his table & moved the chairs & cutlery as if it was taken. Fuck me ! - he just strode right over & took his usual seat. No more farting this time, but it's not the same trying to enjoy your din dins when your always just waiting.....

Comment is about london journey (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

even your work which I cant say that I particularly love (like this) is still supremely evocative & truthful - as if I'm there - which is a rare gift in itself.

Comment is about london journey (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

I accessed only the tagged poems, did not trawl through the poems of the whole 30 days. All the winners are super. The challenge was great fun and the variety was stimulating.

Comment is about Biting the Bullet - result (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

I love this poem, I quoted the last stanza to Jamal the other day when some idiot almost ran me over on Oxford Road and he put his arm in front of me to protect me lol.

Comment is about To the man who splashed me with a puddle this morning (blog)

Original item by Anna McCrory

Yay you've got Geeks United on here, I'm well gonna have a read of that when I'm missing you now you're at Oxford. Have a good time and take their poetry scene by storm like you have 'round Manchester.

Comment is about Anna McCrory (poet profile)

Original item by Anna McCrory

omg! Norman Tebbit is dead?

Comment is about Mr. Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye