Powerful this, Alain. The way you've used the structure really adds to the effect - the reader can imagine things rattling around and repeating in your mind. It's an education to read it.

Did you catch Gemma Lees poem 'Keep Talking'? It would be interesting to know what you'd made of that.

Comment is about Emotional Poetry (blog)

Original item by Alain English

Enjoyed reading these Alain - I see why you find it hard finding the right flat mate now..It is fascinating to have Aspergers explained by an adult - have seen it in children before but never an adult - or at least one that talks about it...Having said that, I guess many people are somewhere on a scale that they aren't really aware of. Things are labelled more than they used to be. Extreme tidiness is now obsessive compulsive disorder - not sure if anyone has labelled extreme untidiness yet - something I suffer from. I like to talk to myself - does that make me a schitzophrenic I wonder? It helps me to make sense of things, and I rarely disagree with myself...I found your poetry very touching - we all need to reach out and understand where others come from. Thanks.

Comment is about Emotional Poetry (blog)

Original item by Alain English

Catharsis or not, it still echoes the release of emotion that comes about when you finally get 'home'. Close the doors - I'm safe within the walls of my family
xx

Comment is about Coming Home (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Photographs by Stevie Turner except for last 4 snaps which are mine

Comment is about Steven Kenny at the Tudor House, Wigan November 2009 (photo)

thank you freda-love the poem-oh! the Moons inaudible caressing of the land! so spiritual-regards to you

Comment is about The Naming of Moons (blog)

Original item by Freda Davis

hi izz-loved the poem too-moreso the first verse and the ending(don,t tell me,it was easyjet was,nt it!) and a question,the line'a lifetimes endeavour compressed into cases' is that all you have? oh you poor little sausage! can i donate some of my well farted-in boxer shorts to you-camouflage in colour(except the stains)yours sincerely-man of la manchaxx

Comment is about Coming Home (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks Francine/Dave. Think I've gone beyond the need for catharsis with this one. It was just a memory dragged up by reading a poem Gus wrote - amazing how you can be inspired by what you read...Thanks again.

Comment is about Coming Home (blog)

Original item by Isobel

This is a very good poem, Izz, there's so much about it that works and makes it powerful. Excellent choice of words to convey what it is like to move 'on automatic' in a mood of grey depression. The repetition of 'Dragging it all behind' is so effective. Much else. I hope you found writing it cathartic! x

Comment is about Coming Home (blog)

Original item by Isobel

wow wow, yes a fantastic event. Magical mentor.

Comment is about Teacher in The Spotlight (article)

cheers John, glad that you enjoyed, thank you for takign the time.

Comment is about What's it all about (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

Thanks for ur comment. Being a misfit? I moved totally alone to a new town where I knew no one here at all...15 years ago.It isn't easy.I had left a Religous commune that I had been part of for 20 years. Its good to relate to poems. I like Jessies poems on that subject,too.

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

Original item by Steve Regan

yes but if you have to disapear then we'd all come with you anyway cos your existence is determined by the fact of your surroundings. we all perceive each other and as such our own reality is always in proximity to another's.All that you are is all that you know. So, while your off disapearing can you get me a loaf of bread.

Fair point tommy.

Comment is about Logic, Reason, Perception, Experience. (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

What wonderful poetry! I had no idea Stu was a poet, although his prose on cz.com should have given me a clue. Love, Ella

Comment is about Stuart A. Paterson (poet profile)

Original item by Stuart A. Paterson

It is a wonderful feeling to know that you have inspired someone : )

Comment is about Teacher in The Spotlight (article)

Bethany is growing up now but is the most insanely giddy person i know!!
the wit of epilepsy is supposed to be referring to an explosion of energy. I take my poetic liscence and order a round of drinks with it...! thanks for the comments. x

Comment is about Bethany (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Hi Geoff - Thanks for your kind comments on 'Love Passes' - much appreciated. Hopefully next year I will be mobile again and get along to some of your events. Best wishes

Dave

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

Original item by Jeffarama!

love that first stanza.
I like the conjoured image of love within a cold and clinical hospital scene.
'a healing of pleasure' i can only assume a masochistic indulgence of picking at scabs.
I just hope the next nurse to tend my failures is a sexy one.

Comment is about De Frustratie Neurose (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

'The fools world spread their winged ears'
'And the poor came packed
With a pocketful of sorry.'

Enjoyed this folk-tale like soft imagery in an otherwise edgy piece. Hardcore Catholicism sounds a bit saucy but then it would as they're a pervy lot anyway.

Comment is about Fear Theory (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

At least every night you're not falling asleep WITH a stranger...
Brilliant poem...cant select a few words as they're all good and in their place together.
Apologies for being unable to 'progress' you Kealan although I think you have heard of Liverpool so maybe I m not counted here :)

Comment is about Man of Many People. (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

wasn't drunk ! the worst photo ever !

Comment is about Tudor House, Wigan August 2009 (photo)

Me too, Chris.
Cracking poem. Brilliant metre and faithful structure. Can't beat rock 'n' rhyme.
John

Comment is about What's it all about (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

Tee hee - remind me not to invite you round on Christmas eve. I'm a great believer in allowing a little magic into your children's lives. By the time they realise it was a white lie - they are also wise and mature enough to love you for it. They even pretend not to know cos it's what you call fun, fun, fun. Adult life is full of hard facts and reality - a little imagining and make belief in youth can't be such a bad thing...I respect your views though as I do the crafting of your poem.

Comment is about At the Core (blog)

Original item by Beulah

I guess children do have fits of laughter Steve... or maybe we aren't supposed to look too closely for literal meaning.

Comment is about Bethany (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

Hi and welcome, hope you have fun.

No one can mind comment if they chose a public display, so feel free.

Many thanks, appreciated.

Comment is about What's it all about (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

Hi Marianne
Apologies for being obtuse, but 'wit' and 'epilepsy' seem odd bedfellows, from what I recall?

Comment is about Bethany (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

thank you Winston: Praise indeed.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

I'm guessing that Bethany is a child, Marianne. A fizz of honey would be a lovely way of describing my Beth - though she can be a bit more like lemon cheese on a bad day. I like this one - the imagery is refreshingly different but I can still follow it.

Comment is about Bethany (blog)

Original item by Marianne Daniels

It has been said, ' A poet's conciousness sometimes occupies the space between worlds' your poetry is inspired as such, and moves me thus. Particularly Ode to a poet.

Comment is about Alison (poet profile)

Original item by Alison

aha but behold, logic first then reason, then third down the line perception

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

I have edited as requested... I like the poem very much... important to hear it as well as be frustrated by the antisipation of the awaited surge.

Going home

homeward
Cars
bumper to bumper
Gridlock
Trucks, buses, coaches
Idling engine
noises,

Reverbs.

People walking
talking
Cell phones
Ears to hand
Hand in hand
in glove
Close together,

Plotting.

Women chatting
Buddies hugging
traffic moves

Relief – freedom
Rushing, gushing, pushing
roaring
Like a dam burst
Open
ravelling
Going in the same direction.
Home.

Comment is about Beulah (poet profile)

Original item by Beulah

I particulary loved the wandering accordion players being 'gratuitous' - which such people undoubtedly are!

Comment is about David Pike (poet profile)

Original item by David Pike

I loved the idea of Plankton needing some form of relaxation - and the philosophical concept of How things Go Pear-Shaped!

Comment is about A F Harrold (poet profile)

Original item by A F Harrold

Hi Steve, thanks so much for comment on Empty, really appreciated! I did enjoy writing this, its completely different for me so glad you thought I used words well. It is Amy Mac's 'Run' - you're the only one to mention that so far! Cheers Steve, keep up the good work, Jeff I'm still bit behind but be catching up with your stuff soon!

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

Original item by Steve Regan

yea....but if you think you are ONLY your perceptions: Try crossing the road with your eyes shut!

Comment is about Logic, Reason, Perception, Experience. (blog)

Original item by Kealan Coady

Brilliant this Tommy. a corker. You have made every word count in a short poem which is bigger than its number of words alone. fantastic. Win

Comment is about I Leant Against The Wall (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Tee hee - on the whole, I enjoyed it too. Yes perhaps we are all emotionally hungry and maybe that's why we spend so much time on WOL.. or is that because our mothers didn't feed us well enough as children or because we all married the wrong people or because life is all about unsatisfied needs....an interesting and well crafted poem Dave - you seem to end on a positive note, which is encouraging.

Comment is about Feed me, feed me now (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Bravo to the entire Web Team, and all that you do to run this site : )

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Hi Chris its Bernadette Herbertson here Im a new member to WOL have just logged on and hope you dont mind me commenting ! Just read What's it all about and really enjoyed it. It was full of fun and good humour...Bernadette

Comment is about What's it all about (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

loved the poem tc-persephone lay tangled? have ye not discovered verily ye newe mobile phone?tee-hee-tc! when do we get to see yer teef?

Comment is about I Leant Against The Wall (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Amen B, cheers.

Comment is about Norm. (blog)

Original item by Christopher Dawson

Thanks as ever Jeff re your remarks re Shirley's Bedroom...


Your a star... but ya know that already!

Gus

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

Original item by Jeffarama!

Thanks amany Izo your kind and thought through comments as welcome as ever re Mrs Pragnell's Shop

Thank you
Gus xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks for your comments re Mrs Pragnells shop... Yes where would this world be if we had elected galvanised buckets into parliament... a better place I've no doubt.

Thanks again

Gus

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

Original item by Steve Regan

Hi Gemma, can feel trapped reading this, very intersting, see ya soon Jeff x

Comment is about Keep Talking (blog)

Original item by Gemma Lees

Hi Alan, great imagery cheers Jeff

Comment is about City Canal (blog)

Original item by Alan McKean

Hi Dave, like your poems here and this lovely idea, with some great lines, best wishes Jeff

Comment is about Love Passes (blog)

Original item by Dave Dunn

Brilliant, must have been an interesting get together! Best wishes Jeff

Comment is about British ? (blog)

Tons of deserved comments Nickt, very enjoyable, great read, best wishes Jeff X

Comment is about 'Siren' (blog)

Original item by Nicky Burrows

Nice one Steve, very subtly powerful, Jeff

Comment is about incoming (blog)

Original item by garside

Hi Steve, nice one, think I will meet her this weekend! cheers Jeff

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