Thanks for the like Stephen.
Comment is about Boiling Frogs Haiku (blog)
Words will out! All poets know this but they must want to come and cannot be forced. We all write for different reasons. I'm just happy to get things on the page. Thank you for sharing this Keith.
Comment is about Poet & Writer (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Many people appreciate your work, Keith. But I get what you say, writing is personal, one writes for oneself.
Comment is about Poet & Writer (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you, John. 'A platter of dreams'. That suits me.
Comment is about The wise man knows himself to be a fool (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I loved the metaphorical representation of a library and a book to that of person and her heart. Thank you for this.
Comment is about I Want My Forever Back. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Beautifully written Keith. I can resonate with most part of it.
Thank you for this.
Comment is about Poet & Writer (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I'm humbly flattered, honored as well.
Thank you for your words of encouragement. It's absolutely refreshing to the mind.
Comment is about The Conscious African Poetry eBook (blog)
Original item by Elijah enenche peter
"Tall trees and dappled sunlight suit me best". I shall carry these words with me. The poem has me swimming in whirlpool of emotions and thoughts. Utterly enchanting. A great poem and thank you John.
Keith
Comment is about The wise man knows himself to be a fool (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Stunning.
Comment is about The wise man knows himself to be a fool (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
The analogy and irony a perfectly matched. A superb poem.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about I Want My Forever Back. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Comment is about County Road 14/4/23 (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Rich in imagery and well composed.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Changing Dimensions (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Thank you, bonny lad. They're a canny bunch of poets up here!
Comment is about Remembering Henry: poets gather to aid children’s cancer charity (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
So sweet! A poem that touches the heart, respectful and kind towards the elderly lady. I felt like I met her while reading the poem.
Comment is about Miss Paula's Poem (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
HI Keith Glad you were intrigued by my Nu Provencal. You might be interested to go to the news section on WOL where there is an interview between me and Greg Freeman on the publication of my Collected Poems.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
I read the intro-essay portions of your book and found it very interesting and insightful. I was touched and inspired both in mind and heart while reading it (perhaps particularly so because some 50 years ago when I was in my 20's, my own two feet eagerly trod the beautiful land of Africa.) I learned alot from your essay section. You weave personal experience with intellectual analysis really nicely. I will slowly read
the poetry section, little by little, contemplating the words written by the African poets. (I printed out a paper copy of the book.) Alas, don't know anything about the publishing world, but I hope some editor finds this gem and offers to run with it. Good job Elijah! Keep on writing!
Comment is about The Conscious African Poetry eBook (blog)
Original item by Elijah enenche peter
Glad you like my 'nu provencal', Clare. If you you check out the news section on Write Out Loud yoiu'll find an interview between me asnd Greg Freeman on the appearance of my Collected Poems.
Comment is about Clare (poet profile)
Original item by Clare
Loving and losing. The eternal tug o war of life!
Thank you for this tender piece Keith.
Comment is about Sincere Souls (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Your Only Hope
His eyes speak
I can only
The next day
Change will happen soon
His eyes speak
Can you be sure?
The next day
You can only
That it will.
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Original item by Stockport WoL
To say the words ‘died and gone to heaven’ sound a little out of place but for you my friend and your lovely wife I feel it’s true. Long may you keep both feet in this one though.
A wonderful report Greg, thank you
Comment is about Remembering Henry: poets gather to aid children’s cancer charity (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you all for your kindness
Comment is about Just a few questions before departure (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
A lament for those who lost their lives, written with heartfelt emotion.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Yesterday...What I Saw (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Thanks, Steve. I really think that we have!
Comment is about Remembering Henry: poets gather to aid children’s cancer charity (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks for this report, Greg. A really worthwhile event, it seems, with a fascinating range of poetry and cast of characters. It sounds as though you have moved to the right place!
Comment is about Remembering Henry: poets gather to aid children’s cancer charity (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you, Andy. All human life is here!
Comment is about 3 x haikus about Lost Socks (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Thank you Keith, Hélène and John for your comments. Yes, society is changing and, in a way, snobbery is changing with it. It just takes different, perhaps more subtle, forms e.g. where you spent your gap year (and if you had one). But it is always there.
And many thanks to Hugh, Pete, Hélène, K Lynn and Manish for liking this.
Comment is about Polite Society (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A terrific poem asking some insightful questions about the other place. I feel quite obsessed about this place and what’s left to do, but now you’ve got me thinking. Do we get to take our memories with us, even the stuff we’ve forgotten? Love the idea of going back and righting any wrongs.
Comment is about Just a few questions before departure (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Yes. Glad to be removed from such nonsense. Great idea for a poem, well executed and thought through.
Comment is about Polite Society (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Ah the greasy pole and the glass ceiling!
Comment is about Polite Society (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A poem which acknowledges a changing society. I remains to be seen how it will develop further.
A good poem.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Polite Society (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Not until you tell ‘em what you’re gonna tell ‘em, MC.
Comment is about Tell ‘Em What You’re Gonna Tell ‘Em, Tell ‘Em and Tell ‘Em You’ve Told ‘Em (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Ah, the 'early bath', Kevin. Takes me back to watching Eddie Waring on Grandstand. Referees in all sports have interesting backgrounds. I remember hearing all sorts of stories in the football world, from suspected bank robbers to a ref who ran off with the away team manager's wife after a game.
Comment is about Little Stan (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
I like the way this builds to its conclusion, John. Reluctant downsizing, I suppose. There is so much pressure to do this as we get older - someone recently told me he was going 'minimalist' after retirement.
'curate my memory' I think that captures it perfectly, along with the obliteration of so many other things.
A good read. Thanks.
Comment is about Loft (blog)
Original item by John Gilbert Ellis
Ooh...do tell! 😉
Comment is about Tell ‘Em What You’re Gonna Tell ‘Em, Tell ‘Em and Tell ‘Em You’ve Told ‘Em (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Loved this! Long live our crazy clutter!
Comment is about Loft (blog)
Original item by John Gilbert Ellis
So enjoyed reading this slice of your life. Lovely in its simple, kind awareness!
Comment is about County Road 14/4/23 (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
House of magic
Unicorns are seen
Enchantment to some
But to me
They are real.
Comment is about April 2023 Collage Poem: Stand Vigil (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
thank you all for your kind comments, glad it got you thinking and appreciating what you have and not just what is lost.
Comment is about What happens when the sex stops? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
You've really captured something with that poem. Got me thinking as well.
Do we need to accept that relationships must evolve into something different, value companionship more, different shared experiences etc.
The alternative is to go it alone, or worse still start another relationship with all the inevitable baggage and probably end up in the same place. I don't have the answers!
Comment is about What happens when the sex stops? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
I really like the idea of "It’s loud in here when sorting the mind" and "You don’t need words to read the feels". Gives some great images.
Comment is about The Noisy Silence (blog)
Original item by Lucas Chihinga
Always happy to help out, JD!
Comment is about What happens when the sex stops? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Thu 13th Apr 2023 23:19
Thank you so much, John, for your wonderful comment, I'm truly glad you enjoyed the poem! 😎
Comment is about Numbered... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Well, thanks, Stephen. That really is a coincidence. I didn't know Bergman had written and produced 'Wild Strawberries.' I thought my poem was the first work with this title! (who is the doofus now? Haha.
It's contributions like yours which makes WOL so great!
Cheers, John 👍
Comment is about Passing Thoughts (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A lot of wives lose interest in sex when they attain their target number of children.
Comment is about What happens when the sex stops? (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
The bare essential know doubt Evelyn! An innovative piece!
Comment is about Naked (blog)
Original item by evelynisevergreen
Thank you Hélène, I'm grateful for your kind remarks. Also, I'm open to professional advice of any kind.
Lastly, after reading the book, I'd love to know your sincere Thought on the book.
Thank you once again, I'm grateful 🙏🏾
Comment is about The Conscious African Poetry eBook (blog)
Original item by Elijah enenche peter
Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Mon 17th Apr 2023 11:25
Thanks to all for the likes.
Thanks Stephen.
I'm reminded of the admiration which the British National Party had, for (Dame?) Margaret Hodge's "Dogwhistle" to the racists, (also, her former support for the South African Apartheid regime-from which she made a considerable fortune).
Hodge announced she would fight for:
“a local housing policy that privileged the legitimate sense of entitlement felt by indigenous families over the legitimate needs demonstrated by new migrants”, effectively adopting the language of the BNP, and demonstrating she had very little, if any, empathy for migrants and refugees.
The BNP said of Hodge:
'Labour MP Margaret Hodge deserves a word of compliment from the BNP for her efforts to raise the thorny issue of social housing for native Britons, an issue that has been in our manifesto for years
The BNP said on its website: 'Britain is full and there is no more room for any economic migrants, whatever language they speak, what religion they practice and what they look like.'
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