The last verse nails it, Stephen, and quite possibly him. An excoriating poem, right on the mark!

Comment is about Bananacharma (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Very profound and impressive, Clare. A really good poem.

Comment is about An Accident of Birth (blog)

Original item by Clare

What a fantastic rhythmically written storyline Stephen, really enjoyed this!

Comment is about Fancy Man (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you for the reading and the nice comment x

Comment is about Embers (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Wasn’t it David Blunkett who made the biggest strides in making the police accountable? I recall several of my friends in the police who were horrified at the prospect.

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

' come JOIN my mind? cool poem FK-nice to see ya back-to see ya back? nice!



RC 💋

Comment is about Midnight Rendezvous (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

May and Major. Two politicians who, respectively, put the police
service and the nation's head of state to the sword without a backward glance. And neither, like Blair, have the decency to shut up in their post political office dotage. Cynic...moi, monsieur? Ce n'est pas possible! 😋

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Good one, Ruth, if slightly chilling.

Comment is about Tomb Escape (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Hope you are feeling better, Laura. Not fun. I must admit I didn't know that expression, so I have learned something today!

Comment is about RBF (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thank you, Carol!

And thanks to Frederick, Ruth, Holden and John for,liking.

Comment is about Jubilee (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thankyou for your thoughts, Russell and MC. All politicians develop a thick skin,MC, but some have a smidgin of decency; May and Major spring to mind.
“Tossing and turning”, Russell? Or was that The Ivy League?

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks to everyone who liked this. NigeI i always wanted to be tomb raider I reckon! Disturbing Devine is a great line⭐ This was actually one of my alternative jubilee poems 😁😁

Comment is about Tomb Escape (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Subservience and service somehow combine even as they appear
at odds. That is the essence of the institution of Royalty in this
country...a unifying prescne that takes us with it above the
street fighting of politics and its mundane squabbling and ego-tripping that pemeates the temporary power syndrome..

Comment is about SUCCESSION (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I can see Frankie Valli now, just waiting to die so he can spin in his grave😁

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

"A Man for the Four Seasons"?? 😎
Politics is a shifty business at the best of times and the present
incumbent seems well suited in terms of today's morality (or lack of it). Ask Putin or the PM of Ukraine and I have a sneaky feeling
they'd agree, but from differing perspectives.

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks all. Apologies for tardy response, been laid up with the Rona. Still laid up with it, but can type now!

Comment is about RBF (blog)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Really enjoyed this Adam. Many great lines and has me wanting to book a flight to Greece! 😃

Comment is about Sea Level (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

As always thank you all

Comment is about Paul and Art’s  ‘B’ Side to Mrs Robinson (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Curse struck
Tomb raider
Slow death
Disturbing divine
Sacred Pharaoh.

Comment is about Tomb Escape (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Homage is a peculiar act and succession similarly so.
Both smack of subservience and a passivity that I find shameful.

‘Even the skies look up’ a great line!

Comment is about SUCCESSION (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks, Stephen. I considered “The Party’s Over” but got beaten to it by every daily newspaper headline it seems.

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Nice one, John. Shameless is the word, unfortunately.

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Or The Moody Blues “Go Now”, Greg.
Thanks for the Likes, Frederick, Holden, Ruth and Stephen.

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Delightful!

Comment is about Jubilee (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Powerful! Especially like the last two lines.

Comment is about Embers (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

This made me smile! 😁

Comment is about Bugger (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Nice work, John. Perhaps another one could be to the tune of Clapton's 'Cocaine'?

Comment is about I'LL HANG ON (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Excellent stuff, Branwell.

Comment is about Bugger (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Genuinely entertaining! 😎

Comment is about Bugger (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

A beautifully nuanced poem, Ray! 🌷

Comment is about SUCCESSION (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Moving and heart-warming, Russell.

Comment is about Paul and Art’s  ‘B’ Side to Mrs Robinson (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

I like this, Ray. 'the sublime madness of worship' is a phrase for our times.

Comment is about SUCCESSION (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you, Steve. That's very kind. No real experience at either end, so to speak. I suppose you have to be fancied to be a fancy man, and, well......

Comment is about Fancy Man (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks, MC. What keeps the monarchy going is an ability to laugh at itself and not take the whole thing too seriously. This allows millions to treat it is as a fun occasion, unlocking their inner child. And what is wrong with that?

And thanks to Julie, Bramwell and Stephen for liking.

Comment is about Jubilee (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

The unkindest cut of all! Well done, Bramwell.

Comment is about Bugger (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

😂😁😂😀😂😄😂
Did not expect that punchline, Brilliant, Thank you for the smile

Comment is about Bugger (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

So glad both of us could play a part into making it the showpiece it was Ruth.😍

Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

thank you for your lovely comment on my poem!! the party went exactly how I imagined, however I was rather at peace with that 😊

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

Thank you very much Stephen, Carol, John & your, obviously, very intelligent wife! 😀
And thanks for the likes Frederick, Julie, YRP, Leon & Clare 🌈 Much appreciation for taking time to read

Comment is about Somnium (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

🤣 Brilliant 👏

Comment is about Bugger (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

Thanks Ruth. It was a great show and I was delighted to be part of it! You are always so kind and supportive 😀👍

Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)

Original item by John Botterill

Upon reflection - a slight amendation to the last word.

Comment is about JUBILEE - The Jewel in the Crown (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Right on!
And HM (never square)
Had tea with a bear! 👍

Comment is about Jubilee (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Just wanted to say a big Thank You for taking part in my Allfm Jubilee spoken word special

If you're a poet but don't like performing your work Andy's your man!

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Just wanted to say a big Thank You for taking part in my Allfm Jubilee spoken word special. Your two thoughtful pieces were brilliant and it was a pleasure to feature you again ☺📻

Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)

Original item by John Botterill

Just wanted to say a big Thank You to You and Andy for taking part on my Allfm Jubilee spojen word special

Andy knows just how to perform your style of work and you know just how to write a totally original piece of work- It was a great collaboration

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

I applaud SH for coming up with the 'expected' patriotic tribute. However I feel he's put everything in instead of keeping it about HRH. It does read a bit like an encyclopaedia!

Comment is about 'I've been very much won over by the Queen': poet laureate delivers his platinum jubilee poem (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Superb, Stephen. My wife really enjoyed this! So did I 😎

Comment is about Somnium (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Beautiful poem, Ruth. Great show on Sunday, too, to back it up. 😀

Comment is about Top of her game (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Absolutely wonderful! Especially love the first stanza!

Comment is about Somnium (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson