Rachel... Can I just say that 'Dad' is stunning. Looked at it late last night and it'sstill in my head. Brilliant. Win

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Hi Rachel, Welcome to WOL. Enjoy... You havemadequite an impression as a new member. winston

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Hi Alison, wow, thanks so much for the comment. it's so wonderful to get positive feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I can't wait to have a look at your work,
Thanks again,
Rachel
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Hello Rachel, a very warm welcome to WOL. Loved reading your poems. 'Spring Cleaning' has literally blown me away, but not like an 'autumn wind', more like a breeze of incredible inspiration! What a fantastic imagist you are. It's like seeing a short film inside my head as the message reveals itself through your words.
You're one to look out for!

Admiringly, Ally ;o)

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Hi Anthony, thanks for the welcome and the comments! I was hugely impressed with myspace, the imagery is almost tangible...does that make sense? Plus the sense of warmth and love....gorgeous!
Cheers
Rachel
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Hi Ann, Thanks very much for your comment on The Balloon, I have just had a quick look at your poems and really enjoyed them, I was moved to tears by Bereavement, it is so raw. You communicate that pain so well.
Cheers
Rachel
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Thanks very much, you lovely people. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed (in a nice way)at the comments. I'm unsure as to the etiquette yet (hey, that rhymed!) so I'll post a heartfelt thanks on here and then settle down to have a gander at your profiles and thank you 'personally' when the kids are asleep.
Cheers,
Rachel
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What absolutely brilliant juxtaposition of tragedy and comedy in dad.

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Sadly, I think it is the picture that set them off.

: )

Jx

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bloody men! eh Ann

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Honestly, this started off being about my deep and meaningful poem about a most sacred and ancient well - now look where we've gone and got ourselves - up innuendo creek without a paddle!

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Ann-overcome? is that with emotion,emulsion or fluids of another kind? pwhoar!-Stef

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hi Rachel-no need to say anything more than-FANTASTIC-poetry, absolutely loved 'Dad'what an inspiration you are-thanks-Stef

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Never had two proposals in one day guys - am overcome! xx (That's one each) ;-)

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I enjoyed reading your poems too. The one about the balloon - a tiny catastrophe from childhood! (I still yearn for an old toy dog that my grandmother found in the street and gave to me, only to have my mum throw it away in case it was dirty - maybe there's a poem in there too.) Really liked the one about your dad. The nicotine starfish - great image.

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Thanks for the comment on my poem.

I've decided to start a campaign to bring 'gambol' back into common usage.

I'm gambolling off now.

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Thanks for the comment on my poem - glad it amused you

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Some great lines in this and it reminds me of the song by Sinita. Probably because of the 'big and strong' reference.

Starlight.x

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Thanks everyone for all the comments. Yes, Darren...this poem was actually written in response to a Billy Collins poem about walking on the water. I use the exercise in seminars now...imagine doing something impossible...its generated some great poems. I do like Billy Collin's poems.

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Great poem, brilliant flow.
I love this style... blissful imaginings dulling the pain of waiting.

Starlight.x

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It's great to see you back posting, Mal.

D.

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This reminds me so much of a Billy Collins poem. Seemingly effortless glides between the sound of its words, very few similes (I only counted one) but fastened and pulled together tight with an obvious awareness of how the phonology of words sound when read, and how this can be utilised as much as the right chosen words and their semantics.

Beautiful.

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yes,a state of other worldliness is where this poem takes me too,and oh! but to stay! love-all-your work Ann.as for marriage,would you be prepared to indulge in bigamy? the box of milk-tray is waiting-watch out sharks! Stefanova

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Hi Rachel.

And welcome to WOL. I thoroughly enjoyed your three sample pieces. You obviously have an eye for fine detail, and perhaps more importantly, the ability to convert your observations into very readable and rewarding imagery. I look forward to seeing more.

Hope you enjoy the site. It's generally a friendly interesting and very diverse place.

Regards,
A.E.

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So wish I'd come to this one earlier and not now when I have everyone to get ready for everything...cos now I'm hunting for words when I should be hunting for ballet shoes.
To me your poem sums up the randomness and the lack of control that love can bring with it - probably not the best choice of words, but I'm pushed. Like a meteorite - when it hits, it hits and the fallout can be massive. There is no explaining it and the one that inspires it hasn't always asked for it. Love complicates things. The letter is like a ticking bomb. I like the poem cos it leaves a lot up to the reader - something I've never been good at... An enjoyable read.

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Thank you all for your comments. The 'I' is gender indifferent, of course. I took great care with that detail.

If it's possible to interpret one's own writing, I think the greatest elements in this are 'compulsion' and 'secrecy'. The 'lover' is keeping the intensity of the attraction very close; but I'm sure the 'vibes' must be somewhat mutual or the capitulation would not be so complete. The writer is no fool. Writing the letter may involve risk. Secrecy by nature implies a 'victim'. The question is: in whose drawer lies the letter?

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Hi Ann

Just found this buried beneath a pile of blogs and love it.

I'm from Harrow originally. When I was growing up, Ealing was an exotic name on the Piccadilly line when travelling in to London. You've got me all nostalgic

Dave

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Really like this Mike...

Don't like these two lines though...
'For Rumpel and may even
See him crumple if'

To me the poem makes sense without.

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Ethereally beautiful. Yet lonely.
Jan

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I'm just following Francine round when I should be doing some housework... Had to log in to comment on this - it so grabs you. I wonder just how many women could identify with this one? A wonderful poem Sian - it deals with an age old subject but grabs you like it was the first time... 'Holding out for something fine' doesn't seem like the modern way. Funnily enough I'm trying to write a poem about that at the moment - very different in style to this though and I'm not sure if I'll ever finish it - will let you know if I ever do. Thanks for this anyway. x

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This is Fabulous Sian!

Can feel the pain and sadness...
'Then I became valium coated
and now I am asleep in a dream,
alone I weep, inside I scream.
This is nothing like love-'

Francine x

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Still think the girls could be 'gambling...' on whether the boy will stay on the bus...and what they have to put down to make the bet,

I remember the tension of whether to stay on and have a fruitless long walk home...maybe it's just me?

I think that's the magic of a good poem...we could all be in there.

Me? I'm enjoying a glass of wine...and your lovely poem...again.

: )

Jx

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Really like this Rosalind, as it leaves a lot to the reader's imagination...

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I agree with winston, this one has an otherwordliness about it which is appealing.
Cate xx

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You know me Francine - it's never too early for a glass of wine! x
Sorry Paul - I shouldn't hijack your poem for a bit of fun. The poem does lighten you up though - an amusing read - we've all been there.

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'One Poison Drives Out Another ' Strong imagery. I enjoyed your choice of metaphor's and the neat twist at the end. Be yea afraid of innocent looking Foxgloves ;-)
TC X

Comment is about The man who dripped digitalis (blog)

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Isobel!
Tu es trop marrante!
If it weren't too early - I'd drink a bottle of Merlot with you!

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I have read this many times Sian, and you always have a way of constructing different ideas into your poems.

I also agree with what TC says... very mystical feel to it ; )
Francine x

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Then maybe that's your limited edition phone, Francine and those are my leopard skin sneakers...

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This seems a bit surreal.
I have been on this train... many times before.

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This is a fabulous little gem!

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Hi Ann
this had an etherial quality (esp at the begining) for me. great stuff.
Win

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yes I enjoyed reading this a few times like darren to fully absorb the piece. I particularly liked the ending which seems to take control of the situation and say "look, I know that I love you...all of this other 'stuff' is just superficial " Oh by the way re: Alpha Male yes I paint wolves actually and work as an artist in Glastonbury. I too have an interset in Native Americans - their plight today and their fascinating history and culture. Sian X

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Hi Dave.... Tickled by this, Win

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No Thermo, you'd have to marry me first! ;-)))

Comment is about Sacred Well (blog)

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The Well of Souls Foxglove ;-) I would drink my fill ;-)) yet not put my finger into your beguiling flower ;-)
TC X

Comment is about Sacred Well (blog)

Original item by Ann Foxglove

Thanks for your comment Martin.

Riverview is a very pleasant evening and you have attracted a good variety of talent. Congratulations. May 2010 see continuing success and growth.

Well done too on producing 'Wirral's Winter Words'. A very nice book and a great achievement.

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Thanks Julian - apposite ditty. Still have no idea 'where it went' or what is going on.

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Thanks for all the comments. I have put some gaps in (a technical term) that might help to break it up a bit, and therefore, make sense or flow better. I wanted the repetition to keep drawing the reader back to that wretched little red glove - the insistence of the mute object.

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Original item by Ann Foxglove

Hi Martin - thank you for reading my poem. I appreciate comments like this as I have not been writing very long, so try to take these on board. AND I have never read in public - yet! Hope to, although I live in the west country and there's not much that I've found, esp as I have NO CAR. Actually, when I read this poem out loud (to me and my cat) I think it sounds OK. The repetition (lost glove) which someone else commented on was to try and emphasise the presence of a mute insignificant object that just keeps somehow calling you back to pay it some attantion. Maybe it doesn't want to be a lost glove. Maybe one day I'll venture oop north and read it to you! ;-) Or are you in Wales?

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