I know one exactly like him!!!!!!
Cate xx

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One pat on the back deserves another - glad you liked my pome - I liked your frigid poem - it made me laugh - found the one about abused puppy dogs at Christmas a bit sad though.
Yes - the Tudor is one whole bunch of laughs.

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Maybe you have to be deep to truly see the light - ha - got you there then.

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Humm..... a fishy tale!!
Cate xx

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This is a sad one Joan. Unfortunately we dont always function on " fact logic reason" and imagination leads us down paths that are not always there.
Cate xx

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I would agree with this Isobel. Words can be , and often are, misinterpreted. Actions count, and cannot undone.
Cate xx

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Hi Steven - I'll second that welcome. You performed your stuff well at the Tudor last night - I think we can all identify with hating our jobs LOL.

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Hi Steven,
And welcome to WOL. It's a friendly place here and I'm sure you will enjoy it. Probably the best way to break the ice is to leave a comment or two on the blog section for poems you have enjoyed reading - or get involved in the discussion forums.

I like the repetition of the familiar phrase in your "The Death Of Me" - interesting to see it used more literally here, and I identify completely with "I Hate My Job!"

Have fun,

Regards,
A.E.

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nice stuff, gem... I had a comment posted on another site about my latest poem 'july night skies' which could apply here also in the term the reference Crystal kids could be over-used here.. On my poem July night skies, I got suggested the reference to purple dense skies was nice but over-used...

Not sure if I agree with it myself, but it could be worth thinking about here but I do like this, I must admit..

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Original item by Gemma Lees

possibly a bit tellie rather than showie for me here, but I love the last two lines in particular... nice! x

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nice change in style there, chuck.. I like it and think it packs a bit off a punch! x

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Original item by Isobel

Morning John
Just to let you know that I went to Huddersfield, as suggested. All being well, the bruises should be gone in a day or two.
I quite enjoyed it, but I don't know whether I am now more aware of my own inadequacies as a writer.
Thanks for the push though
Steve

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It's got to be a Song!

Excellent write

Bernie

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Original item by Gemma Lees

Thanks Cynthia, I was a medic for many------- years in the Brit Army
Bernie

Comment is about The Hills Are Alive. (blog)

Hi Everyone,

And thanks for all the positive comments. I'm having a "difficult" period writing-wise at the moment. When this happens I have often found it useful to return to the basics for inspiration, and especially discipline. For those who might not have come across it before this poem is written as a "villanelle." See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villanelle#Form

I don't usually like writing to strict rules, but I guess it's akin to forcing myself to do a crossword - better to write something than nothing. Since the form is already decided the only thing to worry about is the content. Perhaps the most famous villanelle in the English language is "Do not go gentle into that goodnight," written by the great Dylan Thomas.

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night/

Forcing myself to write to a strict form works for me, when I'm feeling uninspired. It's a challenge and tends to focus my thoughts and get me back into writing mode. It might be interesting to start a discussion thread which focuses on a particular form every so often, simply as an exercise for those similarly afflicted with so-called "writer's block." Anyone up for it?

Thanks again for your comments.

Regards,
A.E.

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Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Can't quite find the words to comment on this one Anthony - unusual for me - very raw, very powerful - I like it.

Comment is about Edge (blog)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

all the verses hurt.. especially this one


... ouch ouch ....agghhh


Gus

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Original item by Anthony Emmerson

I really like this Anthony i can imagine it all..her head on one side, empty eyes watching the moonlight reflect on the metal..so evocative,
deb

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Your images, metaphors, choice of words are so vivid, so insightful! So connotative (smile).

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x hope to see you tonight ,

Comment is about Dave Morgan (poet profile)

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My word, Anthony. My word! What a piece! The stuff of masters.

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Original item by Anthony Emmerson

This is fabulous. Very topical, and hard-hitting.Thanks for the codes for better understanding. I relate, because I have a poem using only ham radio conversations from boats off the shores of Maine.

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Doh! am being dippier than usual, i just re read your tour dates and realised the obvious..that you're still in't middle of it. So i might hopefully be able to get to the Heb one at least : ) sorry..hope your tour goes well..shift tenses..debx

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Hi Jeff,
hope your tour went well : ) sorry i couldn't make it to any venues, I'd have liked to but am back up North now, further up..and public transport sytems few and far between.
Thank you for your kind comments on Blackwater. Deb x

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Gus you are incorrigable, or should that be inflammable? no i was not aware that you are now the possessor of a beard but i am now. I am much relieved that you would not push me into a fire. Obviously you don't know me well enough..give it time and you might..how did you know i drink wine and watch bats? i must have written it somewhere..tis true..i do..i'll be careful to watch out for strange poets blowing agin me on windy nights from now on.
very interesting about your poems about the winds and Captain Jack. i consider myself well informed now. when can i read t'uthers?
oh and thank you for your comments on Unfinished.Once more, muy apreciado,oops, spaniards cropping up again..Debz xx

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Original item by Gus Jonsson

well written, flows well, enjoyed.
Bernie

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Who's opened his Christmas crackers early....mmmmm

Thanks for reading AE
Gus

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Original item by Anthony Emmerson

You already have my thoughts on this poem but it looks just as good here as in your samples.

Janet.x

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Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Hi Janet and thank you for your comments, what this is about is when on holiday/working abroad you sometimes get into relationships that feel so real and good at the time, you are in love?.
Of course you both know you have to go your seperate ways and of course you promise to write, to meet again, for one or the other to go back to the others country, but you never do, hence waiting for that letter, letterbox dreams.
Bernie

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Hi John, you smoothy
I'll spend the rest of the pm girding my loins.
'Work is shit' - So, you enjoy it as much as I did. I seceded from the union.
Steve

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life is a roller coaster! ;0) Just seen you on TV :0)

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First night last night , YES GO , don't miss it :)

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Hi Anthony, it's about time you up-dated your profile. It was getting to be hard work finding you down there in the dungeons. :-)

Love the ''Edge'' poem in your samples.

Janet.x

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Interesting theory. Was the wise one in your thoughts and were those thoughts your own self doubt? When you left, did you let your feelings be known or contact the 'you' again?
Hm. Love letters straight from the heart comes to mind here. In theory anyway. :-)

Janet.x

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Thanks for your comment Jeff - but you must be pulling my let about the great performance at Wigan - this is the one where page 2 went missing and I went from intro to conclusion with no middle! It was a great night overall though - am looking forward to the Southport one.
Isobel x

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Thanks for my welcome home! Yes, I was surprised to hear a few Northern vowels in your accent. I am the same - have spent most of my life away from the North, but never lost the accent from my formative years - just the 'lewk, bewk' sound cos I got sick of people taking the mick. Loved your new poem, as did my sis, who was discussing it with me this morning...
Isobel x

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I love this! Super imagery throughout.
as Gus says, wonderful.

Janet.x

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hola Gus, thank you very much for your kind comments on Virtuality, much appreciated as ever, Deb xx

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This moved me. So many young men barely out of childhood. It reminded of Kate Bush's Army Dreamers.

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Thank you for the kind words of welcome. Being rather new to this, I have a lot to catch up, blogs to read etc. I like The voices when all activity subsides and old texts.

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Hi Anthony, I'm just catching up with stuff and read this, its a beautiful poem, great one. I did wonder if the words 'we gave each other all.' would be better as 'we gave our all' but assume you wanted to use those words for the content.

Love the last - they wash our footprints from the sand, but never from the heart - poetry.

Thanx for comment on 'somoeone in particular' yes good to see us men multi-tasking! Can't think what it reminds you of but glad you like it, it does work well as a live performance piece, cheers Jeff

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Photos by David Andrew.

Contact david@writeoutloud.net

Comment is about Anthony Banks introduces and reads at Succour #9 Launch, Briton's Protection, Manchester, July 2009 (photo)

I told him not to do it, nice one Scott!

Comment is about Crucify (blog)

Hi Andy, like the layout of this, nice one and an ineteresting piece, cheers Jeff

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Great stuff Chris and a fantastic performance of it too, well done, Jeff X

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Original item by christine yates

Hi Tommy, nice one yeah i didn't need smelling salts when they both got let off!! cheers jeff

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Marvellous Isobel, just catching up, very brave with the singing too, great performance at Wigan Jeff X

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Come and heal me Janet!! Thought provoking nice little piece, poems not bad either Ha Jeff XX

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Hi Pete, just catching up, been busy! Love this, and other stufff you do in this vein, and couldn't agree more with the content, Jeff

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Hi Marianne, agree with John. Its a bit abstract to get my head round in parts but but thats just me, nice work Jeff

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