Thanks for commenting on my wonderful poem Steve. ;)

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

Original item by Steve Regan

Love this... such an interesting analogy...

'My mind, like my microwave
Is efficient
it pings like the oven does
when it gets a new idea.
However,
Just like the sticky glass platter stalls,
on lonesome obstacles
In this merry go round of thought,
So do I.'

Comment is about Half tin Loneliness (blog)

So true... and most powerful lines:

'for far too long the far and protracted society
cannot sustain.
And so planet earth its threadbare vein runs red
For you scratched it
And a little scratch it was
Seasons came in floods
And drought ran dry
Until nothing but the glades free of man.'

Comment is about free of man (blog)

J'aime ce poème, même que c'est triste...

Comment is about now that it has all gone cold (blog)

Hmmm... 'un bâton de pain français' c'est bien original ça ; )
Je comprends un peu mieux votre critique... merci...
j'ai cherché mais je n'ai pas pu trouver le poème que vous avez mentionné...
pourriez-vous me l'envoyer : )

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

I shop at marks and spencers all the time. I find this an insult to St Michaels label. I'm getting on a bit and I use them and I have no problem using them, and yes, I can do it one handed now.

Good poem pete, had me smiling.

Be well blue.

Mike

Comment is about unfastening a bra strap and other strange clips and devices (blog)

hi Sebastian, really liked the down to earth nature of this. It made the sentiment more believable. Keep posting. Winston

Comment is about You're Well Nice. (blog)

Fantastic!

Comment is about It's just so frustrating. (blog)

This is the type of stuff alan bleasedale, or irvin welsh, or even ken loach could write plays about. Nice n sincere and the grit of the low paid urban class. it is, well nice! Top one blue.
mike

Comment is about You're Well Nice. (blog)

Hello Isobel. Oh what an elegy for abandoned hope. It reminds me somehow of wrens nesting. The male builds two nests and the female decides which she likes. One nest is often less well made and more open to the elements than the other. The male wren isn't going to waste his time twice. He's maybe already decided and the element of choice is simply a ritual and a blatant lie.

Comment is about Sydney Opera House (blog)

Original item by Isobel

Strange, spare, unnerving, theologically creative. I like this a lot.

Comment is about Dave's Bird (blog)

Original item by John Togher

Thank you Nabila.You might like another poem on my blog -Beg Her.
I read your poems and enjoyed their directness and imagery.
SS

Comment is about Kevin's Gloves (blog)

Original item by stephen smith

From a literary point of view, i feel that it could flow a little better. The content is all good, and a very thoughtful poem. I really like the last line which sums up a lot of feeling at the moment. 'That our suspicions aren't limited to what we know.' Nice one blue. be well
Mike

Comment is about public awareness/ ignorance (blog)

Original item by Joshua Van-Cook

Sorry I forgot to thank you earlier. So thanks for commenting on the 'Expert' poem - really appreciate it.

Comment is about Anthony Emmerson (poet profile)

Original item by Anthony Emmerson

Hi yosh man, tis not a bad effort, but in the words of my old teacher, you must try harder lol. Dont worry, not to be taken too literally, you can always tell me to rack off. I would suggest though, that you try and elaborate or write about other lines of enquiry as well, perhaps in different forms and methods. The content is good, but spice will keep the reader engaged. Just my own thoughts, for example, its nice to see the love poetry you sometimes share as it comes as a breath of fresh air. Having said all that, maybe i too should take note of the words i have written here. I suppose we are reflecting what is, a time of uncertainty. Keep writing blue. Be well, Mike

Comment is about RAISE THE VIBRATION... (blog)

Absolutely fantastic. Lurve the groove, erm, any chance i can borrow the percussionist, only have a few riffs in my collection and a usb keystation that controls itself - Bah n blah. top man chris. Mike

Comment is about WhispA WarM wavEZ (blog)

Original item by Chris Jam

We are born to a history that seems unfathomable in its maleovalence (did i spell that right). I for one cannot blame mother Earth for purging us extinct. Maybe now is a time of reckoning, and if mother earth be true, despite the love she may have of us mere humans, we are no good for this earth while we continue in the strain we do. Always a pleasure hearing your words chris. Played this one a couple of times and i cannot fault it. You're and inspiration and a teaching. be well
Mike

Comment is about SouL oF the earTH (blog)

Original item by Chris Jam

Thanks Winston.
Never expected such a reaction! Wrote it as a homework exercise. Ie. to write a piece in imitation of, or responding to the work of Walt Whitman, it being his 190th birthday this May. He wrote a piece called Salut au Monde. I thought I’d see what would happen if I didn’t mention Whitman in my blog. Found it very hard to get my head around his style, fortunately the safe delivery of a little grandson provided some inspiration.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Sorry Steve, i forgot to thank you for commenting on 'Imagine that' - cheers

Comment is about Steve O'Connor (poet profile)

Original item by Steve O'Connor

Thanks for commenting on my wonderful poem, I appreciate it

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

Thanks for commenting on my wonderful poem, I appreciate it

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

Thanx 4 feedback madamme and nice to convere with you. I am kinda positing thought as primary activity here hope you good and being creative at this hour. and thank you again for your affirming feedback

Comment is about SouL oF the earTH (blog)

Original item by Chris Jam

Very nice Chris! There are so many theories, out there, as to how the earth is doing, how we are doing, how together we destroy eachother. The temps gettting hotter/colder, it can make a person dizzy, and if they only listen to one side, can make them crazy.Balance is the only answer. Then while reading your poem I pick up on a sort of one world thinking, as in positive thinking can heal the earth, and I believe in that to a point, however much evil must be over come, to make the positive a reality. I have heard we are like a parisite, but I try and think positive, and feel compelled to believe we are called to much greater then we have done so far. But then whats the value of theories? Nice poem!

Comment is about SouL oF the earTH (blog)

Original item by Chris Jam

Hmmm... well you may be out in nature, but your mind is definitely elsewhere ; )

Comment is about SOMETHING LOVELY....(short poem) (blog)

Nice as it is a bit elusive... and I like that she alludes to the fact that not everything is what it seems...

Comment is about Dave's Bird (blog)

Original item by John Togher

John... This right up my street ...love the very pants off it... superbo!

Gus

Comment is about Dave's Bird (blog)

Original item by John Togher

This says so much and rhymes so well too... very powerful Shane...

Comment is about SAD SYMPHONY (blog)

Fantastic, it is short yet descriptive in so many ways, and the end, a poingnancy that is subtle yet clear and bright. Nice one John.

Comment is about Dave's Bird (blog)

Original item by John Togher

Brilliant yoshman, you can tell by the sombre undertone that this is a more thoughtful piece. And to be honest it is for its honesty and attitude, a lot more louder than some of your previous material. There is, as always, truth here that not many have the balls to state 'out loud', Nice one for having the balls. I really like this one from you.
Mike
be well

Comment is about SAD SYMPHONY (blog)

I like this poem Melissa, not only because i can identify with the character walking the concrete mile while all around seem oblivious to your pain, but also, it gives a hint of foreboding, an intuition that seeks its freedom from a future not altogether clear of pain. Nice touch, however, as win says, there are rainbows, and all is not lost while the sun shines when rain pours. Nice one melissa
be well
Mike
x

Comment is about Concrete (blog)

Loved it Jeff a drama - an you being soooooo old must remember it well when the old timers isnt settin in...tee hee xxx

Comment is about Manchester Ritz (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

Nice one Jeff. saw Peter Green here a few years ago now. Got Cozy Powells autograph (Yes I am that sad) and 1 week later he died! Great poem, not so great a place. Winarama

Comment is about Manchester Ritz (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

And the rain was pouring a week ago as my heart was crying, but there seemed to be a faint rainbow now in the sky. :)

Melissa

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

Original item by Winston Plowes

The 1st stanza getts your attension and the last leavesyou with a message. complete

Comment is about Dave's Bird (blog)

Original item by John Togher

Strange and interesting this one John, liked it. 1st stanza especially. Didn't expect the end either. A compact poem this. Win

Comment is about Dave's Bird (blog)

Original item by John Togher

I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Alison, and you're right. Poetry takes centre stage, shedding light on all the pain and love that we hold inside.

Keep your poetry flowing.

Melissa

Comment is about Alison Mary Dunn (poet profile)

Original item by Alison Mary Dunn

Welcome home. (You are allowed to have a bit of time off of course) A real sense af drifting seperation in this latest piece. A friend of mine on the phone just now said he was looking for rainbows. I think we all do that, its just that they need rain to make them happen. Win

Comment is about Concrete (blog)

Your dreams reach the skies, and your passion burns as bright as stars. Congrats on Acoustic and Poetry, Jeff. You inspire me to take flight with the pen in hand.

Melissa

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

Original item by Jeffarama!

I would like to apologize for disappearing here to all my friends. A lot has been going on at home, and I lost a good friend of mine. But writing is helping me to push forward, keep going, and I know my work finds home here. Hope you are all doing well.

Comment is about Concrete (blog)

Thanks, oddly enough, this is one of the few poems I've wrote actually based around events of my life, glad it was up to scratch.

Comment is about Affliction and Restoration (blog)

Original item by Joshua Van-Cook

Thanks for reading Francine - you picked up on the most important part. The rest of the poem is just a build up to the end, the Opera House being an allegory for the failure of a grand design or plan. The poem was inspired by Steve Regan's 'Half a world and a lifetime away...' which deals with emigration amongst other things. Emigration can be a way of escaping - a vision of freedom elsewhere which doesn't always really exist - instead we swap one penal colony for another... To find real freedom you sometimes have to take more drastic steps.
Isobel x

Comment is about Sydney Opera House (blog)

Original item by Isobel

wonderful ...love the way you have used language here.

Would look at punctuation throughout, but content is great . Really like it.

Comment is about Kevin's Gloves (blog)

Original item by stephen smith

So, have you always been so charming? Thank you for the comments, i've long ever wondered if it were possible to meet someone so charming who writes poetry too, maybe im wrong but i think i might be on to something x

Comment is about Tears (blog)

Original item by sian howell

I can't seem to let it go because I feel that I need more of an explanation...
'somehow lose a certain quality in the creative sense'
Merci Gus...

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

Original item by Gus Jonsson

HI Mike, Im not a pro, and dont get paid to read anything. But I enjoyed this, was a bit confused at times, but then Im an American, so whatever.I will say, it spoke to me, Im not a racist, but Im not blind either. I have been the beaten, due to my color in the 60s. I have forgiven, but others dont, and many persons have chips, that should not be there, but they place a burden upon themselves, for lives now past.I dont know how to take this one.No matter what I say, as an American Ill be roasted. I almost dont care anymore. HIstory is written by the winner of the war, lies are as deep as the ocean, and who gains by division? xx good poem!

Comment is about The Life That Never Lived (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

HI Mike, Im not sure I understand all that is here. But God does not invent or create, what we see, in everyday life.We did.But then, I should say nothing,I feel of late, well for some time, that poetry, and poets, and my way of thinking dont mesh. Im sorry if I have offended you, with my beliefs in God.I will not change my mind.We may end up with asto-turfed graves. good one

Comment is about Rumble in the Jungle (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Hi Mike... Liked the drum and electro piercing beat and internal rhythm / rhyme in this piece. Need the words printed out . Win x

Comment is about Why This Life (Second Wave) (blog)

Original item by Noetic-fret!

Interesting, Im still in a state of confusion. I can kinda program a door on my secondlife game, or a pet animal, but I dont get it at all, what Im doing.

Comment is about CAT PROGRAMME (blog)

Sebastian... Post more stuff up on here.
Your profile is rather poetic - I open my mouth and words come out... etc.let's here those words whatever they are, however raw. Winston

Comment is about First Taste of Power (blog)

Lovely poem, Cynthia. Better in the two stanza form here than in one block on the blog. Great use of shortening lines to imply rhythm.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas