Hi there,
Thank-you for reading and commenting on Shhh - if I tell you - I'm glad you liked it, it's cos I am. ;-)
Cx

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Hi Dave,
Thanks for reading and commenting on Shhh - glad you liked it. Trusting someone with those little bits of your life/thoughts etc that have the capacity to hurt, can be scary - one reason, I suspect, that so many of us choose to do it through poetry!
:-)
Cx

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi Andy,
Thanks for readding and commenting on Shhh - glad you liked it.
:-)
Cx

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Dear me - drugs, sex, rock and roll seem to have passed me by in Ibiza - how sad is that? Forgot your stick of rock - will have to go back there. Any suggestions on my new poem welcome. Thanks. Isobel x

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

I love Bill Hicks

Comment is about Newcastle accent (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

I watched his piece on gays in the military but it was enough. i didn't really understand if he was having a go at 'gays' or the american military both or what. just not my thing, ok rant at me all you guys, tell me he's not this or that, maybe it's all too ironic and i just don't get it or maybe all the commments i read are right and he was a homophobic mysogynist. i don't know all i know is that i don't get it and maybe i'm in the wrong place here. i can't get my head around it and i don't think watching another hour of him will make much difference. i don't like discrimanation of anyone there's enough crap going on in the world without having a go at someone for thier sexuality or gender.i just don't get it and i'm not a christian or a gideon my tenets are if it harm none, do what you will.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Welcome to WOL - so glad you made that leap. If you get one fraction of the pleasure from poetry that you get from music, it will be very worthwhile.
xx

Comment is about Yolande (poet profile)

Original item by Yolande

A very heartfelt poem Yolande. I understand the background and surrounding scenery to this poem so it speaks to me. You performed this beautifully at the Tudor and Darren was right to comment on your near perfect diction!

Comment is about Second Chance (blog)

Original item by Yolande

You paint a great picture here Cynthia - I love the nostalgia, the humanity and the reality of it all. How many times was I all 'squashed and squabbly' during my childhood - the youngest of six!

Comment is about Singing To Grandma's House (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I would love your suggestions Anthony. I struggled with the last line of the first verse, wanting it to be one syllable shorter but not managing it without losing the meaning.
Your lesser known nursery rhyme is incredibly sad and curiously insightful...

Comment is about Words (blog)

Original item by Isobel

steve G. The people who produce a version of the bible

Comment is about I love Bill Hicks (being tickled) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Deborah you have been...totally misinformed.

Comment is about I love Bill Hicks (being tickled) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

who the fuck are gideons anyway?

Comment is about I love Bill Hicks (being tickled) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Cheers Mate.
Bernie

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thanks Cynthia on your comments on "Fish"
Bernie

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks Cynthia, I was thinking along the lines of some very pretentious people who think they are "Deep Thinkers" lol
Bernie

Comment is about Fish (blog)

Thanks Cynthia for your comments on "Bad Day in Heaven"
Bernie

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

gays in the military...

nuff said...

Comment is about I love Bill Hicks (being tickled) (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Well thank you very much Cynthia.
Bernie

Comment is about A Bad Day In Heaven. (blog)

Anthony thanks mate for your comments on "Imagine"
Bernie

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Janet, Anthony thank you both for your comments.
Bernie

Comment is about Imagine (blog)

An excellent piece of work Cate, loved it.
Bernie

Comment is about Our Gramps (blog)

Original item by Cate

Tommy thanks for your comment?

Janet thank you for your comments and I agee this could be taken further

Bernie

Comment is about Sister Mercy (blog)

Liked this a lot Cynthia, you created a nice picture here.
Bernie

Comment is about Singing To Grandma's House (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Good one Tommy , topical and not so funny I think.

Comment is about waa waawaaa (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

The picture Cynth is of me in hospital 15 years ago. Had an operation on my neck. Sounding off as usual.

PS the tag line: 'Here's Tom with the weather' is a loving borrow from Bill Hicks.

Comment is about waa waawaaa (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

You're very funny! And great picture.

Comment is about waa waawaaa (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Bernie, could be a fish in an underground cave river, like those who have lost their eyesight completely.

Comment is about Fish (blog)

Really good, Cate. I enjoyed it. Reminiscences are always delightful. I am going to springboard off this poem with one from my 'archives'. Hope it's OK with you.

Comment is about Our Gramps (blog)

Original item by Cate

well!

Comment is about Sister Mercy (blog)

hi AE thank you for that observation. I concur!

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Hi Gemma,
because i've heard and seen you perform, i had the advantage of being able to imagine you reading this one. I love the repetitions and think they would work really well for performance, especially with your accent.
Good stuff.

Janet.x

Comment is about Crystal Kids (blog)

Original item by Gemma Lees

Without imagination how would we create such meaningful poetry?
Reality can be harsh but the imagination softens the brutality and no bad thing sometimes.

Janet.x

Comment is about Imagination (blog)

Lovely Isobel.

Janet.x

Comment is about Words (blog)

Original item by Isobel

I enjoyed the story-line running through this too.
I love the philosophy of it too. It's amazing what comes to light when someone stops long enough to think, or even to imagine.
A very thought provoking poem.

Love it.
Janet.x

Comment is about Lost and found (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi dave,
Enjoyed this bit of fun. It's good mental exercise to play with ideas like this. The phrase "swine flu" in itself a contradiction - and perhaps even an oxymoron (pigs flying?) Maybe another idea to play with.
Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about If........... (blog)

Original item by Dave Morgan

Blackpool had better still be there. I'm off there for a few days myself soon. It's such a shame the contents of your poem is all many people think there is to Blackpool.
On a calm summer evening i can sit on a rock and be anywhere i like and switch those damn lights off! :-)

Janet.x

Comment is about Imagine (blog)

Hi Tommy,
Liked this. It's one of those little linguistic/cultural observations that make life so damned interesting!
Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Accent (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

I like the tinge of sarcasm in this at the end.
It makes me almost afraid to post a rhyming couplet poem. Almost! i hasten to add. :-)

Janet.x

Comment is about The strange death of a poet (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

Hi Cate,
i love the nostalgia in this poem. Imagery is just great and it brought back many memories of my childhood too. Such a warm feeling, and the ''marps'' we used to call 'em were brill. :-)
Some fantastic lines. I love this poem and i too could imagine this as a song.

Janet.x

Comment is about Our Gramps (blog)

Original item by Cate

Hi Isobel,

Thanks for your recent comments on "Edge." they are always much appreciated. I read this when you first posted it, but wanted to take some time to consider it before commenting. It reminds me of one of the perhaps lesser-known nursery rhymes:

A man of words and not of deeds
Is like a garden full of weeds
And when the weeds begin to grow
It's like a garden full of snow
And when the snow begins to fall
It's like a bird upon the wall
And when the bird away does fly
It's like an eagle in the sky
And when the sky begins to roar
It's like a lion at the door
And when the door begins to crack
It's like a stick across your back
And when your back begins to smart
It's like a penknife in your heart
And when your heart begins to bleed
You're dead, and dead, and dead indeed.

in its sentiments at least. It's impressively succinct and condensed (how I wish I could do short!) I could offer a few suggestions - if you wish, but they are fairly minor and I don't want to be seen to nitpick without invitation. Can I presume you had fun building sandcastles in Ibiza? Damn - and here's me thinking that it was the island of sex and drugs and rock'n roll. :-)
Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Words (blog)

Original item by Isobel

I think this is quite dark. Have to say i think you could do more with this poem but wouldn't know how to explain the idea. Hope you don't mind my including my thoughts. I like it.

Janet.x

Comment is about Sister Mercy (blog)

Hi Dave,
Hope all is well with you, and thanks for comments on "Edge." I enjoyed your tale - and the implications of the possibilities of imagined continuations! Bilberries - my favourite, did you find some? A laborious task, but well worth it.
A hint of cynicism here:

Was he glad to avoid the cost of replacement

of ring

or woman?

But, like everyone else, I hope they lived happily ever after!

Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Lost and found (blog)

Original item by Dave Bradley

Hi Bernie,
No Blackpool! Sacrilege! I love the place - with all its quirky imperfections. It always brings to mind that immortal phrase "all human life is here." Long may it continue.
Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Imagine (blog)

Hi Daniel,
I really like the idea of a "poetry bomb!" I think you have something here, that with careful editing and tidying up could be very original. Keep them coming.
Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about The strange death of a poet (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

Hi Cate,
And thanks for dropping in on "Edge." I liked this a lot, your Grandfather seems like a wonderful role-model. With your musical talents I suspect that this would make a good song - or perhaps it is already? Good to see words like "mirps" resurrected, they enrich the language so much.
Regards,
A.E.

Comment is about Our Gramps (blog)

Original item by Cate

hi janet
thanks for the comment you left on my poem 'theme:cruelty' opem - the joy of messy break ups hey!

really like this poem 'if I had a pound for...'
It's sadly a true depiction of some relationships!

Cat x

Comment is about If i had a pound for... (blog)

hi steve,

thanks for your lovely comments on my poem 'theme:cruelty'. Sadly is a true story behind the poem but I won't bore you with that!

I really like your 'love's lost curage'-fantastic! didn't know it was easy to find love in new brighton! - my mum's family are all from Wallasey!

Cat x

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

Original item by Steve Regan

all the world was and is built by such gramps and grans! well done you! now playing marbles (in the gutter) lead to many minor infections but helped build the immune system (see George Carlin-swimming in the Hudson)

Comment is about Our Gramps (blog)

Original item by Cate

Very good, Emma. Read it three times, and liked it better each time. Thought-provoking.

Comment is about banality cont (blog)

Original item by Emma Roy- Williams