or it could be Fungus the Bogeyman

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fungus_the_Bogeyman

Enjoyed this Nicky.

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

Interesting how we steroetype. Knitters are associated with older ladies. I knit! well, I did when I had the time! Makes me feel quite ancient Anthony - think I'll have to root out my shawl and fluffy slippers :-)

No need to feel foolish John, it's open to interpretation. It could be about death, murder or an illicit affair. Thanks for the comments all.

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

feel a bit foolish now although as Anthony says it is open to inrterpretation - like it all the more for that. Nice one Nicky.

John

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

Not necessarily illicit, "he" obviously had means to "let himself in." I guess the knitting subconsciously implies "older" female (not in an ageist/sexist way, more a Madame Defarge way) so a kind of Midsomer Murders reference point - or just me being a little dense again.

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

So I presume you are thinking illicit affair Anthony. Instead of signing off, she is busy casting off...
Whichever, he is obviously her God - an intriguing piece Nicky - I used to have knitting like that - never got finished and lay around - not for the same reasons though.

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

Chris

Thank you for your well-considered comments. Much appreciated. I think there's often a fine line betwixt page and stage. Pagey things like alliteration and assonance can really come alive on stage, in the hands of a good reader (not suggesting that I am one of these).

I have never attempted to put any poetical veneer on a cheese sandwich, though I have written a story about some cheesegraters.

Best regards

Rachel P

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Hi Nicky,

Strange how poems that ask the reader to use their own imagination can be interpreted so differently. I got something completely opposite to previous comments - but. on re-reading, I can easily see how they were led to those conclusions. Interesting.

Regards,
A.E.

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

Hi Janet,
Like this one! Nice hint of sarcasm,and a feeling of power and self-realisation here! Johnboy

Comment is about No Title. (blog)

Are all my attempts that morbid Neil? :-)

Comment is about Pearl Stitch (blog)

Original item by Nicky Burrows

Fuck, this is wonderful. Are you from another planet?

thanks
John

Comment is about The End of the Affair (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Hi Isobel
I'm all wrung out, but that's another story.
Steve M.
;-)))

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Love this Steve - you are funny. John is right to remind everyone that I cut off at the 6th so I am still waiting for the flood. Have had a few votes but not enough to make it a serious competition yet - everyone seems to be voting for different poems - some I would have seen as rank outsiders - I guess we all have such different taste. I am enjoying it though. Hope the winner doesn't do a Gwyneth Paltrow though - emotions and tears are best reined in - despite the obvious ecstasy of being the chosen one.

Comment is about Have I Won? (blog)

Hi Dave
It appears my excitement has boiled over too soon. Such is life.
The poem is just a bit of fun. The child in me.

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Nice one Steve

Cate - sorry to have to tell you that I didn't vote for you, but if there was an 'honourable mention' category, you'd have got mine for Eer Olive's Pumps

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Hi Cate
John Darwin brought me down to earth. I'd forgotten voting goes on until the 6th.
Is this a case of premature alliteration?
Dosh on the way
Steve M. ;-)))

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Te he he....the oscar approcheth...... its quite fun this... think I know who Im voting for , but Im always open to a bit of persuasion.... say a couple of thou should do it??????
Cate xx

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Hi John
Bugger. I'm always premature.

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you've got a long time to hold it together, voting doesn't close until the 6th :-)

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I think you might have won it Steve. Remember Halle Berry at the Oscars and hold it together won't you.

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Daft, but I couldn't resist a little jest before the announcement from Chez Isobel

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Is it Death that calls? No, he would probably have rung the bell (sorry).

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Original item by Nicky Burrows

Nicky, very good! Chilling.John

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thanks Win, about hebdeb, wish that's all it was, am having probs finding a place for this creaky-kneed writer, Heb,so pretty but so hilly!! Know any boats going spare? Deb

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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What mean you, fair maid?

Comment is about The Painting (in irrational subjective style) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Go pull the other one - I'll never believe there wasn't some other inspiration...

Comment is about The Painting (in irrational subjective style) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Gracious, it was so just for fun. it. I visited a Modern Art show years ago, and struggled to appreciate some of the pieces exhibited. I wrote this poem days later. I 'lifted' the phrase 'irrational subjective style' right out of an art textbook ... it was so fancy sounding, and basically, so useless. After a good laugh, I did follow its premise, sort of.
Michael's recent 'Art' post reminded me I had the poem somewhere.

Comment is about The Painting (in irrational subjective style) (blog)

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Isobel
My humble apologies, I was only joshing you.

Steve M.
;-))))

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Hi Isobel
'a deluge of light-weight poems' !!!???
I thought you were the one to pour oil on troubled waters LOL
x Steve M. x

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Hi Andy, there have been some developments in the one big poem thread, have a look. Win

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Walk across a cow field in Autumn and you` ll find plenty of dung so Im told Cynthia..... you just have to be careful not to step in it!
Cate xx

Comment is about The Painting (in irrational subjective style) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Really liked the off beat nature of this one Emily. I have had a go at changing it round a bit. Hope thats ok. Ignore it by all means,it's just a slightly different view. Win x


SKIPPING MEALS

A cornflake clung
to my skirt
as I boarded a train.

My commuter neighbour
was more suit than flesh and
He moved as far from me
as he could,
calling his wife
from his totally
up-to-date phone.

I pulled down
the compact table.
The one attached to the back
of the seat in front.
Put the cornflake on it
and took its picture
on my unfashionable phone.

I sent it to a boy
I like called john and told him
I’d skipped breakfast
and all I’d had was -

this
one
corn
flake

and wasn’t this
morning bleak.



© Emily Josephine McPhillips

Comment is about skipping meals on the commuter run (blog)

Whats going on here Cynthia?
Win

Comment is about The Painting (in irrational subjective style) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Oh you are naughty - but I like you...

Comment is about The Painting (in irrational subjective style) (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks for you reading and your comments - Daisy ....is, in fact, my cat. :)
I love so much of your work, but I can't find 'Cheese' on here? - I enjoyed it very much when you read it at the Greenroom a couple of months ago.
Cx

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Original item by Mia Darlone

Hi Nicky... Glad youu appreciated my collating efforts. I too was glad to be part of this thing and not too pleased with the M/cr diversion. However that was still a part of it and I have made something out of Andy n and Spencers Mancunian comments. Have a look on the orig discussions thread. Win x

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thankyou for your comments win, always appreciated. I hope you had a wander to Sylvia's spot on sunday, I have never been but it is a beautiful cemetery.
Take care,
Marianne.
ps you can ask questions about my writing, I am not a completely closed person, i just sometimes feel abit out of myself regarding technique and form etc mustn't be so bashful with everything else.

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Thanks to everyone. I would have put a voice link here but don't have the necessary equipment. As it says above, if anyone wants to give it a shot at the Tudor it's fine by me but my Tudor days are over.

Janet.x

Comment is about Stand and Deliver. (blog)

Hi win, thanks for your comments on the poem that should never have been....... true, that words on a page can be very therapeutic.

great what you have done with Bone Dry, hope everyone appreciates it's birth and existence.

Take care

Nicky.

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Original item by Winston Plowes

Fun read Janet...
Would also love to hear this performed : )

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