Many thanks for your positive and considered response to my last offering. Most appreciated!
: )
Jx
Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)
Original item by Greg Freeman
'Aikers'; was one of my nicknames at school....although I always preferred 'Knackers'.
: )
Glad you liked my last offering.....yours are always amongst the most percipient of views.
God, that sounded poncy, didn't it!
Respect!
: )
Jx
Comment is about John Darwin (poet profile)
Original item by John Darwin
Dear Cynthia,
Thank you for your kind comments on my latest offering. Your critique is always welcome.
Many thanks.
Jx
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
"Tightarse'
: )
Thank you for your pithy...and entirely appropriate comment upon my latest offering. You don't know exactly why it is so appropriate, but, suffice to say that, due to recent 'surgery' I have a six inch scar....just where the sun don't shine!
Following my first foray into swimming...today...I do indeed, have an exceedingly tight arse.
They tell me it should loosen up soon!!
: )
Jx
Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)
Original item by Gus Jonsson
I love this Ann!
Free to read so much into it : )
Comment is about something\\'s lost (blog)
Original item by Ann Foxglove
Wed 16th Dec 2009 17:47
Very well written and ticklish as a cat's whisker!
Steve Smith
Comment is about Nightmare of the Dancing Cats (blog)
Original item by Ann Foxglove
Really funny concept, and then decently disciplined to carry it through. In any art form, clowns are known to be the most clever.
Comment is about never look a Trojan gift horse in the mouth (blog)
Original item by Ann Foxglove
Breathtaking and compelling in every poetic sense applicable. Marellous imagery. The Greek myths never lose their amazing grip on our imaginations.
Comment is about Andromeda in Waiting (blog)
Original item by Marianne Daniels
Wed 16th Dec 2009 17:19
Tommy, this sings to me a tune like a jig or reel.It's the most musical piece I've read recently and gives me some inspiration.
Steve Smith
Comment is about The shopping of Hiawatha. (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Rich, and richly challenging. 'In poetry ... etc. mundane life' - pure 'romantic' lyricism - lovely to read, hear, feel, as was the whole poem. The contrast was very effective as you slung your last lines like a lyrical hammer. Very enjoyable.
Darned if I would have gone all off about atheism though. What am I missing? Could this be a case of preconceived ideas due to personal acquaintance?
We humans are such complex creatures, and poets simply parody the common psyche. The real danger is thinking ourselves unique.
Is 'imitation poetry' a big deal? I've seen others also.
Comment is about In Poetry (blog)
Original item by Malpoet
Brilliant! "We calculate the etiquette, of rewarding each wrong note". Really effective rhyme and assonance, great structure, pithy and witty.
Comment is about The Busker (blog)
Original item by John Aikman
Yes - Auntie Betty's spaghetti brought tears to my eyes also. Darren looks like he's keeping an eye out for missiles on this photo...
Comment is about Darren Thomas at the Tudor House, Wigan December 2009 (photo)
Mr Aikman, what a Christmas coup! It is a gem of 'brotherhood' through the back door.
Comment is about The Busker (blog)
Original item by John Aikman
Hi Rachel, thanl you for your comments on Cosmic Fairy. glad you like it. its happy, unlike my other work. a bit better for the festive season.
I love your work too. and am particulary struck by your piece "dad" - brilliant, striking and very sad and touching. Wonderful similies and metaphores in there too, they build up such a strong image of the dad. well done. take care and have a great christmas!
Comment is about Rachel McGladdery (poet profile)
Original item by Rachel McGladdery
Thomas, your Bio is considered and honest, sharing with us those things about you that really matter. Second paragraph - ace!
And with your posted poems I so appreciate your care with common spelling and grammar, just editting in general. Comments are more relaxed, of course, and prone to hasty mistakes - no biggee. By the way, Ann's advice about spaced blogs is absolutely right - great for you to have a friend on board already. And she came on to WOL like a tornado, too.
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Still catching up with you, mate.
This is bloomin' brilliant.
Comment is about Raining In Darlington (blog)
Original item by Tom
Oh Yes Yes Mal...straight into the light... follow it down the white tunnel..turn left at the big blue door... straight in to the 'Choice Room'... '
What ya goin back as?'
Last time it happened to me I was a gazelle... "
Came back as Gus jonsson
Comment is about In Poetry (blog)
Original item by Malpoet
good stuff, i think you captured a lot of what the poet is.
"before life springs forth
again in proud perfection" nice use of language.
Comment is about In Poetry (blog)
Original item by Malpoet
Hi Andy... Thank you for your comments on Decree Absolute. well done for spotting that is is particularlly bitter and certainly barbed. Thats certainly what I intended from the person who is the subject in this poem. On a broader note, your comments regarding 2 sides to every story are certainly true.and I am sure another piece could be written from the other side. In these matters both sides are victims to some extent. With respect, perhaps you are making a mistake here and superimposing the words of this piece onto a real life situation. It does not relate to any particular person or circumstance in my life. It is of course the beauty of writting that gives the poet with imagination the freedom and right to explore imagined situations. Win
Comment is about Andy Williamson (poet profile)
Original item by Andy Williamson
<Deleted User> (7073)
Wed 16th Dec 2009 07:35
Sharp imagery in here, good the way you wove within the words the feeling of time, Nice erotic touch too with the ' I will rise baroque in my salt drenched lingerie', but few would be in a hurry to be aquainted with those fangs though ha ha ;-)) TC.
Comment is about Andromeda in Waiting (blog)
Original item by Marianne Daniels
<Deleted User> (7073)
Wed 16th Dec 2009 07:24
Therapy needed heh heh !!....... funny though Annipoo..;-))
TC X
Comment is about never look a Trojan gift horse in the mouth (blog)
Original item by Ann Foxglove
521 Warrington Road, Spring View, Wigan, in the early 1960s. Toliet paper was for toffs and jessies.
In our outside lav at the end of our yard, a short stretch of washing line, held in place by rusty nails, held our arsewipes - squares of the Wigan Observer folded over.
Comment is about Softer (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
I cant say anything that hasnt already been said Cynthia, but just want to add what a lovely innocence there is to this. Like Steve says anything so uplifting in this day and age of cynicism is to be highly valued. Cant believe you were only 17 too...... I remember writing songs at 17, but hadnt got round to poetry for poetry`s sake at that tender age!
Cate xx
Comment is about The Christmas Tree (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
For now I'll just say how much I enjoyed reading this. Great flow and rhythm.
But I'll write a larger commentary on this..........sometime soon...........when I get a moment.............honest..........perhaps.........I will, I'll get round to it.
Keep posting
:-)
Comment is about One of These Years (blog)
Original item by Tom
How wonderful and reminiscent, Cynthia.
So creative at such a tender age, but the result is timeless. Brought a smile to my face.
Merry Xmas XX
Comment is about The Christmas Tree (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thanks for your comments, memories and expert angling tips! This poem originated from a dream that I wrote down the next morning, before it got away. My nephew spent his early years in Zimbabwe and developed a passion for fishing while he was out there. Maybe that's where it came from.
Comment is about Big Fish in Masvingo Lake (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Rachel, you're becoming the queen of the last liners. Don't change a thing.
Comment is about Sunrise Over England (blog)
Original item by Rachel McGladdery
I'm with you Greg, an angling eternal optimist. Tight lines!
Comment is about Big Fish in Masvingo Lake (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Tommy, every now and then you do one of these. Absolute corker and worth the wait. What a finish.
Comment is about Christianity and other myths (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
This is beautiful Cynthia!
It captures the essence of Christmas in a rhythmic flow of joy : )
Comment is about The Christmas Tree (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Starlight - it sounds like we came from similar backgrounds. Did you ever have to improvise with an empty cardboard toilet roll? Not so sure about moist wipes, but I always have rolls and rolls and rolls of loo paper all over my house now - much like shoes...You know you've arrived when you can choose the shoes and you are never stuck for paper...
Comment is about Softer (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 21:49
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 21:45
This poem makes my heart feel very heavy.
It's sad to think of all those poor souls in limbo with nowhere to go.
I believe that souls in the so-named place of limbo are lost and need a little assistance to move into the light. I believe the human can enter a state of being in limbo too.
With or without sin.
Starlight.x
Comment is about Christianity and other myths (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 21:39
It has a lovely rhythmic pace.
Feels very silvery to me. Lovely!
Starlight.x
Comment is about The Christmas Tree (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Sheridan, welcome into WOL and I hope you enjoy it here. Look forward to reading some of your work.
Comment is about Sheridan (poet profile)
Original item by Sheridan
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 21:34
Newspaper squares stuck on a nail were the in-thing when i was a child.
I prefer to use the moist tissue too now.
Starlight.x
Comment is about Softer (blog)
Original item by Dave Bradley
Enigmatic as always Marianne. I really really like your work.
Comment is about Mothers (blog)
Original item by Marianne Daniels
I really like this, it reminds me of the end of Aragorn in Lord of the Rings(described by Tolkein in the notes at the end)
Comment is about Then Give Back (blog)
Original item by Tom
Great, lovely pic too, but actually I just have an urge to wah his hair!
Comment is about never look a Trojan gift horse in the mouth (blog)
Original item by Ann Foxglove
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 21:02
I've read this one loads of times.
It reminds me of Charles Bukowski.
Love it!
Starlight.x
Comment is about Biography of a Backward Man. (blog)
Original item by Kealan Coady
What fun!
Some wonderful sentiments expressed, and it took me a moment as well to figure it out ; )
Comment is about Christmas (blog)
Original item by sian howell
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 20:54
Hi Ann,
i've spent many hours on here in my time on wol. Chatted to lots of others in the early hours too. Great poem!
ps. if you want to blog another one, go for it!
Starlight.x
Comment is about 1 user on line (blog)
Original item by Ann Foxglove
Have to own up to not having spotted the structure either, which is soooo clever. And (a bonus) it means Christmas can't be spelt Xmas.
Comment is about Christmas (blog)
Original item by sian howell
<Deleted User> (7164)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 20:36
Hi Jane,
i tried to read this a couple of hours after you posted it. To be honest i wanted to read it at a slow pace and didn't have much time.
It was worth waiting until now.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Starlight.x
Comment is about Camel and I (blog)
Original item by jane wilcock
<Deleted User> (5593)
Tue 15th Dec 2009 20:36
I took two snaps of Rachel but both weren't good enough to publish I'm afraid. I think Jeff took one of Rachel with her own camera but I haven't seen it.
Comment is about Frank Abrahms at the Tudor House, Wigan December 2009 (photo)
Hi Cynthia, thanks so much for commenting on the poems.It's greatly appreciated..
Rachel
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Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
John Aikman
Wed 16th Dec 2009 18:50
PS. I've edited it slightly, tightened it up a little I think.Thanks for your kind comments...it made me look at it again and aim for even more of a tight rhyme scheme.
By spooky co-incidence, I have fished in Masvingo, for tigerfish. Caught fuck all....but I did have an English teacher (from Sheffield) who played the guitar and smoked rollies.
: )
Jx
Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)
Original item by Greg Freeman