Great images in this. It brings back some strong memories for me. Blackberry picking as a child and my wife covering the kitchen in damson jam.
Congratulations by the way on your success at the Tudor House, particularly as the competition was so good.
Dave

Comment is about Jelly Babies (blog)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

Very nice Larisa and very true Most think that when you reach a certain age love and romance flys out the window - not true :)

Comment is about Feelings Have No Age (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

The more I read this the more I like it. I keep finding new things that impress me. Some subtle internal rhyming but I like the line "Before the wolves cry" - Very clever

Comment is about on the verge (blog)

home county - those nondescript south east counties surrounding London. Neither Greater London nor countryside. Commuter belt.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

This seems like a bit of a departure for you Andy. At times it feels a bit prosy but maybe that's because there is an intention to set it to music that I can't hear. The repetition that Lynn points out might support that. It would be interesting to hear it. x

Comment is about Chamber Music XIII (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Ta Steff - I thought I might have sent you to sleep! And I thought you might have been accompanying me on your gobhorn! I tried to use a photo I liked from google images but the whole thing crashed. Had to use my second fave pic. Oh well! xx

Comment is about a song - salty girl (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

The Queen represents outdated traditions mostly, it also alludes to the Queen is dead just as a really economical way of getting the feeling of "life is very long when you're lonely" across.
This last is intended to give the perspective of the viewpoint character (narrator) from the poem as a person who really feels they are outside of it all and wanting to stay that way in a jaded acceptance that most people are very conservative and set in their ways.

Comment is about Spectating (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

Right you are, Isobel! The word "clever" means different things to different people.

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Nice poem, Lynn. Interesting idea to meet a genie. lol But! They are all so different, just as we are.

Comment is about The Mean Genie (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

I enjoyed this, Andy, I like the repetition at ends of verses, it works very well. Lynn x

Comment is about Chamber Music XIII (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Can't agree with you there Larisa. History shows that there are plenty clever people capable of lies and atrocities - lots of pies spoiled by flies, to use your analogy. Perhaps it all hangs round our understanding of the word 'clever' - it may mean different things to different people. It is tempting to think people are clever who think the same way we do...

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I agree with Isobel that your poetry provokes thought, Cynthia. I like your verses just as they are.

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi, dear Lynn! Thank you very much for the comment on "The Dreamers". With love and hugs, Larisa

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Clever people can be kind,
clever people can be wise,
clever people can't be blind,
clever people hate the lies.
The one who is clever tries
to get rid of the flies
which spoil the pies.

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I love the way your poetry provokes thought Cynthia. As ever, I get waylaid from thinking about poetic style and critique and diverted into the message you are putting across. It seems to skew reality. Yes clever people can be lots of things - kind, insightful and humorous as well as the negatives you have chosen to highlight. I guess clever people are more successful at whatever facet of their personality they wish to vent be it good or bad - their intelligence perhaps guarantees this. I would say that there are lots of unintelligent people who demonstrate the same flaws - they are more obviously flaws though cos they are less skilfully hidden. Just me thinking out loud...

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I really like this too, it is simple yet says so much, a happy little piece.

Comment is about Gwithian (blog)

Original item by Crackling

I really like the concept of this Cynthia. Two words though that I would perhaps reconsider... Crippled=Erroneous and expurgate=cleanse...
Qu'est-ce que vous en pensez ?

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Taking a chance here; very newly written; not 'settled' but posted for comments as anyone wishes.

Comment is about Clever People (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

You are very hard on yourself. And who is to say a fight is 'meaningless'? It has to have purpose for someone or it wouldn't happen. To say any conflict is meaningless, even as a participant, is just an opinion and can rightly be challenged.

Comment is about I Learn And Study English (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

This is excellent, Eli, a heart and a mind toucher. It shows intuitive awareness of the world around us, imagination, and deep thought. I think you are a natural philosopher, with the gift of searching for, and using skillfully, the exact words you want to express your ideas clearly. I truly think you have 'the gift'. Also, I do like the photo of the passion flower. Is it meant to be symbolic in a particular way known to you from your upbringing?

Comment is about MOMENTS (blog)

Original item by Eli Anderson

last line is a cracker, Georgina. really enjoyed this x

Comment is about Made Me Feel (Like Marilyn Monroe). (blog)

nice stuff, gem, enjoyed both... keep em coming! always enjoy reading your stuff! and i think you are better and better x

Comment is about Two New Uns: Wreckuiem & Cashy Gs (blog)

Original item by Gemma Lees

lot of sadness in there for pete... hope it isn't too true for you this one, bud...

liked this

Comment is about cryogenic (blog)

enjoyed this, cynthia.. hope it is the first in a series of pieces.. it has the legs certainly xx

Comment is about Ocean Thoughts I (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I seem not the first to show my appreciation for yours, but that does not change the sentiment, so thanks :-) Your latest poem is very impressive!
HJT x

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Beautiful, Larisa, I like the picture too! Love Lynn xx

Comment is about The Dreamers (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thanks for excellent suggestion, Jeff, I took you up on it!! xx

Stefan, just a dream, but wouldn't it be nice to save the world? xx

Comment is about The Mean Genie (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Hi Jeff, thank you for your kind comment and really good suggestion on "The Mean Genie". Just about to change it, thanks. Lynn X

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

Original item by Jeffarama!

Hi Lynn, nice enjoyable idea but you need the last line to rhyme with a bit of punch here as the rest of the poem does - something like 'and I've got nothing in the bank!' which would fit with the last wish, see what you think Jeff X

Comment is about The Mean Genie (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

(you've got wood)- No Isobel - I think you got it just right - women ARE far more mental (at least most of those I've met) :)
I too saw many horrendous sights going up those bus steps - obese 60+ yr olds in sussies is enough to put you off for life - well, nearly. PS did you listen to the vid ? - it's worth it :)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

great poem

Comment is about A postcard from Happiness (blog)

yep, its just great!

Comment is about on the verge (blog)

I think its great as it is

Comment is about The Stone I Own (blog)

Lovely and romantic Larisa-and...a beautiful image...reminds me of the wife and I in Blackpool-lol! nice poem Larisa-see you soon-lots of love-sleep well-Stef-xx(M-xx)

Comment is about The Dreamers (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

oi you! Foxface-who loves ya baby!

Comment is about Benji (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

So,you saved the world...mmm...well,... I won a fiver on a scratchcard-so there-lol! good poem Lynn-very entertaining-thanks love-off to rack my little brain now-goodnight to you and yours-and good 'ole Benji! -Stef-xx(B-xx)

Comment is about The Mean Genie (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good evening Lynn-you are most welcome-just that I like to respect people-should no different on here as it would walking down the street eh-as long as its not to a point of mithering-so thanks for all comments-keep well Mother Dye-and see you in the week no doubt-thank you-Stef-xx(B-xx)

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thanks for lovely comment, Stef. I am sure you are right, I can see them now eating fish fingers... lol. (Yes, madness is contagious!) ;) Lynn xxxxx

Comment is about If I Were... (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you so so much for your kind comments on my Field Boundaries poem. It is the first one I've really put concentrated effort into, having just been on an Arvon poetry course. I had found it a bit disconcerting, having to cut and chip and edit away, wondering if I'd lose whatever it is that I sometimes get into my poetry. Your comment made me feel that it is worth trying harder and thinking more. Thank you so much. xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Ahhhh - suspenders & stockings - pass us a tissue. Brilliant sexy poem. I'll post a poem wot I wrote quite a while ago on this very same subjeck :)
It's called "you've got wood". B

Comment is about that lingerie thing (blog)

Hi Cyn - thanks for your comments on "dont let go" - I can see what Isobel & Chris mean - it could easily be expanded upon - but I'd said all I had to say. thanks. B

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Cynthia I'm really flattered by your comments on Gasometers. You never know when you write something whether it will appeal to others or even make much sense. I thought this one was a bit risky in places, so am really pleased you liked it.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I think this is perhaps the best poem you've ever done. It's hard to say, I have loved so many. So good is: 'the road drones on'.

'I sense the shades', whether deliberately or not, is a superb word to use for 'ghost' in conjunction with 'the trees' because poetic ideas spawn other meanings automatically, and 'shade' and 'tree' are connected in our everyday lives. A picture cannot help but form in our minds through your sheer choice of words. The physical reality, like the 'yoghurt pot' and the 'vole', are expertly set against the reality of empathetic feelings, an excellent structuring of two worlds existing side by side. And then you tie up the poem with action, placing the vole secretly behind a graven stone, pulling the two worlds together as your conclusion. 'graven' is superb; it sings with meanings far beyond 'grave'; the first involves living people who actively remember a loved one, and the second is a black hole with a dead body in it.

Forgive my enthusiasm. I feel excited.

Comment is about field boundaries (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

You reflect the power and might of the sea well with great use of alliteration. I'm wondering if this is part of series of poems. Might we see a calm sea next? I'll look forward to the contrasts. x

Comment is about Ocean Thoughts I (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

You are such a bad girl...but your poem's a lot of fun! Would agree with Rachel that 'sticky going dry' is a bit of a wicked line.
I obviously need to watch more telly Cynthia cos I haven't noticed any naughty adverts at all - I'll go grab my remote and check it all out. x

Comment is about that lingerie thing (blog)

I think I would avoid 'artsy-fartsy' and go for the obvious, as simple as 'Sticker'. We all have them, had them, or have kids who adore them; it would ring bells with all readers, leaving them to ride the carousel of their own memories. Just a thought.

Comment is about Through The Window (blog)

Original item by Emma McCourty

It's charming, and sincere, and captures the mood of contentment. What else do you ask of poetry? The 'driver actually enjoying the scenery' is a great touch.

Comment is about Gwithian (blog)

Original item by Crackling

You say its rubbish I don,t-and never would-you were then and to me now-spreading happiness-how can that be rubbish-glad you had a nice time-best regards-Stefan Wilde.

Comment is about Gwithian (blog)

Original item by Crackling

Ok, ok, its rubbish - I just needed to get some words out on what a wonderful day with two friends.

Comment is about Gwithian (blog)

Original item by Crackling

Thank you Greg and Cynthia for your lovely comments. I can't name the piece, it's tricky...any ideas most welcome :o) The gnome sticker is one I had with a fairy book as a little lass. I left him on the window when we moved. Bit of nostalgia there. Thank you :o)

Comment is about Through The Window (blog)

Original item by Emma McCourty