Hello, sorry I have been away for so long....had something of a block of late (blog poem may explain lol)so better keep me at arm's length in case it's contagious! :)
Rach
xxx

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

lot of good imagery in this, steven... enjoyed this however the last line 'a raw and vacuous home' is jarring a bit in my head for some reason.

top banana otherwise, bud

Comment is about No Place... (blog)

Original item by Steven Kenny

possibly my favourite piece of yours to date, cynthia.. Loved it but it was very very sad

Comment is about Grandma at the Window (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Very powerful, Ian.

You can tell this came right from the heart.

I particularly enjoyed the drip, drip references and the ending.

Will keep my eyes open for more.

Top banana!

Comment is about Message (blog)

Original item by Ian Nenna

love 'bonkersness', Dermot in particular.. top banana (to quote dom) - enjoyed this!

Comment is about Darkness lands with an ear-splitting bang (blog)

Original item by Dermot Glennon

i hinted at this on f/book last night, Georgina but this really has the feel of a song in it to me (would be a very short song of course however)... but you should certainly keep believing in yourself with your work... i remember what my work was like when i was your age and i'll tell you for nothing - it was no-where near as good! x

Comment is about Lucky Number Nine. (blog)

This made me feel quite sad really Cynthia, I expect a lot of people will relate to the feeling of wanting to reach out, but not wanting to intrude, or feeling it is futile, love it.

Comment is about Grandma at the Window (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Yes - that is a lovely life affirming poem with originality as has already been said.

Comment is about A Poem on Your Lips (blog)

It's brilliant zion, I love it.

Comment is about A Poem on Your Lips (blog)

Thank you my dear Lynn for understanding.
With warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Thank you my dear Lynn for understanding.
With warmest wishes, Larisa

Comment is about THE DISAPPEARING GENERATION (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

earth calling mars.... earth calling mars... comein mars. Its beena while Rachel? Win x

Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)

Original item by Rachel McGladdery

hi Steve, for no real reason other than ambling through the lanes of the internet I hav had a relaxing time looking at your costal views paintings .Night view 1 being my favourite. I think I will retire within the sound of the sea... both tonight and in old age. toodle pip. Win

Comment is about garside (poet profile)

Original item by garside

Glad to hear you still take an interest in the themed poetry project - even though you chose not to get involved much in the last one.We will probably do somthing in the autumn, if there are still any poets left on here by then. Not too sure about that theme though. I'm getting the waft of smelly carpets and rancid ginger biscuits...

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

I would agree with the rest Cynthia - a reminder to us all of what awaits us and the need to make the most of life now, perhaps. I like the picture you have drawn - you can so imagine the brooch, carefully chosen each day and just what lies beneath...
A very haunting piece.

Comment is about Grandma at the Window (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank-you for your comments on 'And Finally...' Marianne! It means a lot that it had such an effect on you! :-)

Comment is about Marianne Daniels (poet profile)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

wow! a very rich tone to your voice Larisa reading this lovely poem-I can imagine you reading some of the old classics brilliantly-thanks-Stefan-xx

Comment is about My life experience (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Completely agree with Cynthia and Dave, wonderful idea and it flows so well too.

Comment is about A Poem on Your Lips (blog)

Quality... I love this Heather. Win x

Comment is about Finger in the Dust (blog)

Original item by Heather

Wonderful poem, Cynthia, I really enjoyed the contrasts in this. Well done, Lynn xx

Comment is about Grandma at the Window (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Larisa, yes, you are so right, it is the same on television in the UK as well, especially with female presenters, news readers etc. Men can be any age but women have to be under 40 and attractive to stay on our screens. C'est la vie. Take care, Lynn xx

Comment is about THE DISAPPEARING GENERATION (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Hi Larisa, thank you for commenting on "Friendship". Just realised it has the same title as one of yours, oops, I'd have given it a slightly different title had I realised! Stay well, love, Lynn xx

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Thanks Cynthia, understand what your saying re horses but would imagine that to the guys being charged and trampled on they were "bastard horses"
Bernie

Comment is about The Strike (blog)

I think this is a superb poem. Sorry I'm so late in saying so. I kept saying: I must get back. It is indeed very tender, and loving, and calls out to the reader's own heart to share your feelings. The simplicity of words, actions and thoughts strike deeply.

Comment is about It's Made Of Wire (blog)

Original item by Attila the Stockbroker

In this poem I speak about the generation of women over 50 in my country. May be in US, GB or France....or any other country the situation is quite different. It could be interesting to know your opinion my dear friends.

Comment is about THE DISAPPEARING GENERATION (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

Terrific. So imaginative

Comment is about A Poem on Your Lips (blog)

Not at all. Extremely original, and charming. Fine diction and melody.

Comment is about A Poem on Your Lips (blog)

Hey up buggerlugs! no, I remember asking you about Billie Davis-and indeed she was blummin gorgeous! a bit like,erm...oh yeah! you! yes had lovely paid for weekend at the very posh Albrighton Hall hotel and spa-in beautiful Shrewsbury!where a plateful of sandwhiches cost £19!!!during the stay,bumped into Tony Ha(n)dley? the once lead singer of Spandeu Ballet..in his crinkly old shirt no less! I was going to point my finger at him and hum...ah-aha-ah-ah!(opening to True)but thought otherwise-lol! yes I really loved your poem'Friendship' good work girlie-keep em coming-catch you in a thrice(and that can be painful-ha!)Mr Wilde-xxx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Ian, really enjoyed your stuff in Wigan, this is just as powerful on the page.


John

Comment is about Message (blog)

Original item by Ian Nenna

Thanks Cynthia, very welcome feedback. I agree that the poem does go off and loses context and I have already re-edited/written it as it didnt work fully for me either. I posted in the hope of getting some feedback that could guide. The subject matter is close to my heart, very close, so I did find it difficult to express. Thank you :)

Comment is about Message (blog)

Original item by Ian Nenna

Good afternoon Heather-thank you so much for your skillful advice on my poem 'Naivety'-very helpful indeed-repair job being undertaken-many many thanks for those comments-Stef-xx

Comment is about Heather (poet profile)

Original item by Heather

Thank you dear Larisa and Stefan - of course you are!! xxx

Comment is about Friendship (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good afternoon Lynn-lovely honest poem for which I honestly thank you-one of yer bezzy mates(I hope!)-Stef-xxxx

Comment is about Friendship (blog)

Original item by Lynn Dye

Good afternoon Winston-I really am grateful for your kind comments on my poem'Dirt poor'hope you are well and keep so! best regards-Stefan.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Good afternoon Bernadette-how kind you are for all your comments and good wishes-this site needs a lot more people like your good self-many many thanks indeed-hope you are well and also hope to read some more of your work soon-lots and lots of love-Stefan-xxx

Comment is about bernadette herbertson (poet profile)

Original item by bernadette herbertson

Whilst the poem is superb the first stanza is ...rare...really Wonderful.

I was spellbound, caught up in the contrasting images.... of the young Lady?... and her Grandmother.


Well done!

Gus xx

Comment is about Grandma at the Window (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Isobel just copied you in...

xxx


Thanks you ladies... I wouldn't dare do a follow up...but I know a a poet who may??

Perhaps it may be offered as a lemon drizzle prize subject..


LADIES OF A CERTAIN AGE

I'm sure Isobel and Francine could arrange that... I'll send the cake overseas if it comes to it... Whatya think ???

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks you ladies... I wouldn't dare do a follow up...but I know a a poet who may??

Perhaps it may be offered as a lemon drizzle prize subject..


LADIES OF A CERTAIN AGE

I'm sure Isobel and Francine could arrange that... I'll send the cake overseas if it comes to it... Whatya think ???

Gus xx

Comment is about bernadette herbertson (poet profile)

Original item by bernadette herbertson

Thanks you ladies... I wouldn't dare do a follow up...but I know a a poet who may??

Perhaps it may be offered as a lemon drizzle prize subject..


LADIES OF A CERTAIN AGE

I'm sure Isobel and Francine could arrange that... I'll send the cake overseas if it comes to it... Whatya think ???

Gus xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks you ladies... I wouldn't dare do a follow up...but I know a a poet who may??

Perhaps it may be offered as a lemon drizzle prize subject..


LADIES OF A CERTAIN AGE

I'm sure Isobel and Francine could arrange that... I'll send the cake overseas if it comes to it... Whatya think ???

Gusxx

Comment is about Heather (poet profile)

Original item by Heather

Thanks you ladies... I wouldn't dare do a follow up...but I know a a poet who may??

Perhaps it may be offered as a lemon drizzle prize subject..


LADIES OF A CERTAIN AGE

I'm sure Isobel and Francine could arrange that... I'll send the cake overseas if it comes to it... Whatya think ???

Comment is about Men Of A Certain Age (blog)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Thank you for your very well thought out and written critique re 'Men Of A Certain Age,...

I often catch a glimpse of myself in that poem.... sad


Thanks again.

Gus xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thank you Cynthia re the typo She's... I had originally written a different line ... overlooked the She's....
Thank once again

Gus xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hi Bernadette;

Pleased you are back then. Any advice I think people give you on W.O.L. is open to opinion as nobody has the same opinion whether you take it or not (but I think it’s always worth posting to see what other people think)– same goes whether you get the advice at a reading or a writing group (Used to run a writing group myself – will be starting one up again in September I think) or even at a reading before or after. I think the important thing is you reach a conclusion with a piece you are happy with. If so, the world is your oyster!

Hope you are scribbling plenty still (I am in the process of sorting out some more stuff for W.O.L. as I am just back from tour with my spoken word collective and I came back with a fistful of new pieces).

Cheers

Andy N

Comment is about bernadette herbertson (poet profile)

Original item by bernadette herbertson

you know me too well with my boozing stories! lol

you performing for jeffarama this time?

Cheers

Andy N

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

I was strongly gripped by this Cynthia. A simple direct focussing on a universal experience from some moments and a strong image in your own life. Would probably perform well too.

Comment is about Grandma at the Window (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I'm obviously almost a dinosaur - i should have twigged to the 'sonnet form' by the stanza set-up, but I missed the clear rhymes as signposts. I have yet to tackle one; maybe this summer.

Comment is about Something for Everyone (blog)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Good piece, Alison, to highlight the effective uselessness of 'supportive' comments after bereavement. Especially when an honest answer given in confidence steers people off.
I find the alliterative 'p' simulates 'pecking' and is quite effective.

Comment is about Ambridge cries (blog)

Original item by Alison Smiles

Strong, even though loose in context in some lines. It has a searching message that could be made into a vital poem with some careful review. It seems unlikely that the writer would ever really slash his/her wrists fatally. Too many ideas to relish.

Comment is about Message (blog)

Original item by Ian Nenna

Delightful, Georgina. A personality encapsulated. I really enjoyed it. Maybe because I often laugh when I'm supposed to be serious; and I always kiss with my eyes open.

Comment is about Lucky Number Nine. (blog)