Telboy - You may think that. I couldn't possibly comment. 😌
Comment is about ST GEORGE'S DAY 2023 (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Is there no subject where Uilleam doesn't get on his soapbox and give us a political rant?
Comment is about ST GEORGE'S DAY 2023 (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
A laugh a minute, Clare. 😂
I suggest we have a challenge, write a 10 line poem which is a spin off from a song?!?!
Should I throw the gauntlet down?
Comment is about Dolly Told Me. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Sums up the attitudes of many, Stephen. Written with great economy of style. A classic, in my view. 😎
Comment is about War Habits (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Jordyn, I'm a dad. A dad who is now getting a little older and infirmer. I already see my four children growing into the middle age of their lives, raising their children, busy jobs etc and I still worry about them.
If you've turned out okay your dad will be a happy man (believe me) no matter how much he hurts.
Kiss him every opportunity you get and tell him you love him. It matters
Comment is about Dad. (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
Written with immense skill and compassion, Stephen. Imagining the almost unimaginable!
Comment is about Language Lessons (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
MC, you write:
'...that old word "noble"...its meaning should never be lost to time,
To allow that to happen would be a crime...'
There's nothing "noble" about the deliberate trashing of the NHS, and of every single one of the UK's Public Services, in order to fill the pockets of already wealthy individuals and corporations, who in many cases hide their profits in overseas tax-havens, and who do not invest in the public services for which we pay dearly.
It is, au contraire, an "ignoble" and a cruel process, and it is "a crime" which is causing immense suffering to an ever increasing number of British citizens.
Socialism now...Citizens not Subjects!
Or to put it the (Northern) people's vernacular:
Bleedin' Krauts from Schleswig-Holstein arf of 'em - an' it's crap lager an' all!
They're nobbut a load o' bleedin' forinners - send the buggers to Rwanda on' see 'ow they like it!
Claps won't pay ar nurses on' doctors bills, pay 'em a proper wage, on' gie them Krauts the sack!
Comment is about ST GEORGE'S DAY 2023 (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thank you Jordyn.
You've just brought tears to my eyes.
Comment is about Dad. (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
Bleedin' Germans from Schleswig-Holstein arf of 'em - an' it's crap lager an' all!
A load o' bleedin' forinners - send the buggers to Rwanda on' see 'ow they like it!
Claps won't pay ar nurses on' doctors bills, pay 'em a proper wage, on' gie them Krauts the sack!
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=127871
Comment is about Crowdfund the Coronation (blog)
Original item by Steve White
Good spot, Manish! If you know of any good publishers let them know and tell them I am inexpensive. Haha. 😂
Comment is about Into the woods (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
All the more effective for the simplicity of thought, language and form. One of you best, Stephen.
Comment is about War Habits (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Childhood lost, indeed, Stephen.
Comment is about Language Lessons (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you Stephen and Hélène! I'm trying to be more positive with life!
Comment is about Understanding (blog)
Original item by purplemoon
This is a great piece Stephen. Succinct, clean and clinical with no soft edges. I am loathed to recommend changes but I couldn't help but read this in the first person, as if I was talking to myself.
As always your finger is on the pulse as we await the next decisive change in this bloody mess!
Comment is about War Habits (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I knew it! I was gonna comment about me feeling 'The Road Not Taken' vibes from this. Thus, I said about it being the textbook potential, besides the masterpiece.
Comment is about Into the woods (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thanks so much for your comments, Stephen. It's a bold claim, but, yes, 'Into the Woods' does sum everything up! 😂😂
I was thinking about 'The road not taken' and then I found myself boxed in. 😀
Comment is about Into the woods (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
You have mastered yourself at war poems Stephen. Another fine piece of work from you. As Keith said, light hearted yet very effective.
Thank you.
Comment is about War Habits (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks all for your comments and likes.
I'm glad I turned the bugger off.
They'll 've made a few millions out of that,
Toffs in suits, and snouts in troughs,
No doubt close friends of folk like Sunak.
The sun came out, we buggered off!
Ice creams all round, we smiled and laughed,
Our medecine's there in nature's kingdom,
With our little Cherry Blossom.
Comment is about Turn The Bugger Off (blog)
This is one of the best, most highly descriptive pieces of writing I have encountered for quite some time. It has a rhythm of its own. Very well done and thank you.
Keith
Comment is about la petit mort (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
This poem may come across as being light hearted but as one who served in the Army for ten years it also rings true. Thank you again Stephen for another War Poem. You seem to excel in the this genre.
Keith
Comment is about War Habits (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
<Deleted User> (35565)
Tue 25th Apr 2023 09:14
You have a great skill in writing war poems Stephen well done sir
LS
Comment is about War Habits (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks, Stephen G and Ghost. I used to work with a bloke at Grimethorpe who was the most optimistic Barnsley fan in the world. (Well, in Barnsley). He’d say things like “If we win our next 6 matches we’ll only be 8 points off 6th place”.
And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.
Comment is about WE'RE ON THE UP ! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Good fun! And nice to see Dolly in a poem.
Comment is about Dolly Told Me. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Very powerful poem about abuse, refugees, and flight. You cover a lot of ground in this poem, Clare.
Comment is about Tenter hooks and Telling Looks. (blog)
Original item by Clare
A beacon of hope and kindness, Hélène. Thank you.
Comment is about The Promised Land (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Silver lining, John. You've gotta stay positive.
Comment is about WE'RE ON THE UP ! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The best poetry is deceptively simple, Steve. This deserves to be widely read. Thank you.
Comment is about The One you Used to Be (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
How does the saying go, John - It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive? Those people who didn't quite make it to the top of Everest still would not have missed the experience. Perhaps you have captured all our lives in this one poem!
Comment is about Into the woods (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
You are football management material John - taking the postives from it.
Comment is about WE'RE ON THE UP ! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A fine poem, Purplemoon. Yes, life is short and fast, and sadly it never seems to slow down! I like the optimistic conclusion.
Comment is about Understanding (blog)
Original item by purplemoon
A pleasure to read, Stephen.
Comment is about Before Eternity (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thank you, Keith. Yes, the uncertainty must be the worst aspect of the lives of so many Ukrainian refugees. And, as you say, this feeling spreads to all of us in some way.
And thanks to RG, K Lynn, Hélène, Manish and Rudyard for liking this poem.
Comment is about Language Lessons (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
No harm in being an awkward git, Uilleam. Nice one.
Comment is about Turn The Bugger Off (blog)
Had to add you to my favorites! The way you were able to pay tribute to the ancient poets and history of poetry alone while keeping the storm cloud theme was truly impressive I love your work look forward to more
Comment is about Storm Clouds (blog)
Original item by K. Lynn
“Be an awkward git and always ask why” story of my life thanks uilleam for this well versed masterpiece
Comment is about Turn The Bugger Off (blog)
I like the “too soon” theme I made that mistake before I can relate nice work
Comment is about Unhealed Heart (blog)
Original item by Inoe CN
I really enjoyed this body of work it’s like you have these aspirations in this world that is so tainted and has so much limits thank you for this piece Ghazala
Comment is about Temporary visit (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
<Deleted User> (35565)
Mon 24th Apr 2023 23:25
Very much a great read-indeed!
LS
Comment is about Mr Brian (blog)
Original item by Peter J Donnelly
Thank you so much for your kind comments Keith, Helene, Clare, Manish & Uilleam! It started out as something completely different, then just took on a mind of its own! (Perhaps Calliope visited, Clare. But I'm sure it was just my wife! 😄😉)
And Thanks for the Like K.Lynn 🌈
Comment is about Before Eternity (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Simply wonderful, Stephen.
Comment is about Before Eternity (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
All too familiar words brilliantly written, Steve 🌈
Comment is about The One you Used to Be (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
Powerful poetry, Clare. Brilliantly written !🌈
Comment is about Tenter hooks and Telling Looks. (blog)
Original item by Clare
A classic poem which should be set to music. RESPECT, Michael 💯
Comment is about "Peach Jam" (blog)
Original item by Michael Morales
Thanks so much, Manish. That is so kind of you 😀
Comment is about Into the woods (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
I take on board your comments about "ideological" causes re.
the NHS. However, I'm curious about HOW much tax money
per annum has been spent on the NHS in - say - the last tive years. The vast sums allocated to Covid alone are eye-watering, whilst management has been in the firing line for its
cost when those performing the sharp end stuff are taking to
the streets in their quest for more money....wages that fall
dramatically short it seems of the largesse granted to the pen-
pushers whose financial comfort zone seems to equate with
grotesquely high salaries being paid to thousands of council
leaders, higher than the salary due to the prime minister!
Public money has always been treated with a certain cavalier
approach - the BBC is a good example of that - and good
housekeeping is always the right aim whatever expenditure
on the public behalf is involved. Objections today to any
private medical care participation is, in my view, misplaced
when those who have the means and the urgency are in a
position to ease the workload on NHS staff and allow others
to benefit via faster service, not least when millions have to
take their place in some health queue or other after the advent
of Covid, a situation that even now is hardly being called to
account internationally for financial redress against its source
in China, that secretive ambitious democracy-free country!
Comment is about Mental health (blog)
Original item by hugh
Thank you all so very much for your likes and kind comments.
Keith, you pose some very interesting questions. I am pleased that you found this thought provoking and worthy of reflection - I am honoured.
Love and it’s complexities will always be a source of inspiration for poets and writers, and I guess we will all have our different takes on the subject. This poem is less about love and more to do with what can happen when you find you have fallen for a narcissist and the repercussions..
Like you I am now happily married and in a safe space to explore previous relationships through my writing and believe me when I say there is plenty of material! 😂. I have a feeling I will be writing a follow up on this.
Comment is about Tenter hooks and Telling Looks. (blog)
Original item by Clare
A poem which depicts the seasons and how they overlap in their intrinsic beauty. Well composed.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Snow in Spring (A Sonnet) (blog)
Original item by Andy N
This poem has all the potential to be printed in a textbook John. Beautifully written and very gripping. Loved it!
Comment is about Into the woods (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
M.C. Newberry
Tue 25th Apr 2023 19:29
A eulogy that would bring the deepest pleasure to any father.
Comment is about Dad. (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth