Wow, this is beautiful...thank you for spending time with yourself. Never stop writing, much love from Elijah Enenche Peter.
Comment is about Freedom (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Thank you, I really appreciate your positive remark.
Comment is about Dear Mother (blog)
Original item by Elijah enenche peter
Thanks so much everyone for your likes and comments. It means a great deal to me. Sorry i have been AWOL for a while.
I want to reassure people that mum is still with us. She's is in a care home, very happy, and living her best life. 😄
It's just the flat that is looking a bit sad!😞
Comment is about The Flat (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this one, Keith. Interesting perception.
Comment is about Moments in nature (blog)
Original item by Emer Ní Chorra
A poem which took my breath away as I cantered through it and with such a great ending.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Our friends (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Emer,
This is a poem which I would call a cameo as it says only a fraction of what lies behind it. It also has an enervating style. It paints a timeless picture on an old canvas
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Moments in nature (blog)
Original item by Emer Ní Chorra
Stephen
We all keep trying to articulate this heart wrenching episode , it bothers me continually, and I feel pretty useless and ineffective every time a put pen to paper.
Let’s just hope that in the end the pen is mightier than the sword
Thanks for the poem.
Comment is about Bakhmut (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Stephen,
This tragedy continues without any respite. It is all down to one man; a dictator who wants his way at any cost. I join with Graham and thank you for this and please keep the pot boiling lest we become complacent observers.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Bakhmut (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Stephen, it seems wrong that the sun should shine on such madness and violation! It deserves to languish in the dark.
The irony of a photograph not doing it justice is inspired, normally an expression we reserve for things beauty etc!
Good work as always. Keep this pot boiling.
Comment is about Bakhmut (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I’m not sure “abuse of trust” is any more prevalent these days, MC. But I’m happy to celebrate it.
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
'She moved like a calm glacier'. A lovely, warm poem, Hélène.
Comment is about Slowly (blog)
Original item by Hélène
There is something overwhelming about entering the empty house or flat, John, however familiar it was, when the person who lived there has gone. A very moving poem.
Comment is about The Flat (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
An exceptional poem on the pity and futility of war, Stephen.
We have to hope that someone will listen. Good work.
Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thank you JC - and thanks to all who took the trouble to add a
"like" to the words expressed here. 😌
Comment is about NIGHT THOUGHTS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I have been worrying a lot these days and the stress has been feeding upon me slowly. I'm cautious of it and have been wanting to take time, slow down and ease up with things. Your poem has just driven me in to the path now. I'm going to save this one Hélèna. Thank you for this.
Comment is about Slowly (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Judging by assorted stuff witnessed across the spectrum in
modern times, I'd add "International Abuse of Trust Day".
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Helene,
This poem is a lesson to the world of today. There is one thing God made plenty of and that is time. 'Why worry and die in a hurry' as my nan used to say.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Slowly (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Sweet, encouraging poem. Thank you, Hugh!
Comment is about Our world is in turmoil !! (blog)
Original item by hugh
Thank you very much Keith, John & Graham for your much appreciated & flattering comments. And futility is the right word, I think, Graham. Where will it end?
And thanks for all the likes 🌈
Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A poetic tribute to someone much loved in a language we can all relate to.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Flat (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A poem which very well describes the world about us which is in conflict with itself. Well written, topical with sound advice given.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Our world is in turmoil !! (blog)
Original item by hugh
Poignant indeed.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about heaven in peace (blog)
Original item by Poorna
Thank you to all those liked this poem: Red Brick, K Lynn, Contemporary Soul and poemthe art. Also a thank you to those who commented: John, Stephen G., Manish and Graham. Thank you for reading this poem. You give me encouragement to continue with my literary endeavours.
Keith
Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A poem which reminds me of those rare occasions when I see someone I don't know but their facial features bring back the memories of a person I once knew well. A strange similarity. Good poem
Thanks for this
Keith
Comment is about Through Raindrops (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
But sometimes a person, relationship or loving circumstance is impossible to forget, for good or ill; unless, maybe, it is a mutual forgetting.
“Well, now
If little by little you stop loving me
I shall stop loving you
Little by little
If suddenly you forget me
Do not look for me
For I shall already have forgotten you."
― Pablo Neruda,
Comment is about Forgetting You (blog)
Original item by purplemoon
“Mighty throng of souls”. I took comfort from whatever was left behind was the empty shell. The thing that made them whatever they were was elsewhere. Powerful, positive and poignant, Keith.
Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A profoundly spiritual poem with good advice included.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Freedom (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Marvelous stuff, Stephen.
Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Yer bard, Uilleam. And thanks for the Like, poemthe art.
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The first four verses are quite Owenesque. The rest a stark illustration of futility. Good work.
Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A day in honour of English Literature:
Much to do About Bugger all Day-sorry Mr Shakespeare.
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
An interesting poem which stimulates some serious thought. Well crafted.
Thanks for this
Keith
Comment is about Tears In The Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Is that YOYA, Greg? And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Why, oh, why, eh, John?
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Don’t over do it, Old Timer. And thanks for the Likes, Red Brick and Stephen.
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A very moving, positive poem, Keith. 'Her memory is my companion' and what follows is a sensitive approach to such a sad event. The notion of the gate as an entry to a new chapter is inspiring.
Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you for the interesting and supportive comments, Keith, Hélène and Manish. I recently saw an interview with an Argentinian soldier (of British descent) who was captured in the Falklands War and was surprised how comfortable he was talking to and swapping stories with his captors. He made that point that 'only anonymity allows us to fight wars'.
My thanks to Meherunisa, John, Nigel, Hugh, Holden, Poemtheart and Frederick for their support.
Comment is about Anonymity (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Wow. The words of truth and of every other soldier at war. Thank you for this Stephen, absolutely loved it.
Comment is about Anonymity (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This is so beautiful written Keith. It moved me, such positivity and love depicted throughout. Thank you for this. And I'm so sorry for your loss Keith.
Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I read only today of the need to keep close to the dead in a more positive way. As if they have merely moved house or taken a long journey thus not lost just out of our immediate communities. A healthier way of dealing with loss.
Thank you for recording these sentiments Keith.
Comment is about Through the Gate (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Sorry JC I’m too busy tomorrow
Comment is about INTERNATIONAL BUGGER-ALL DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sun 5th Mar 2023 19:46
@helene thanks that means so much. For me what I write is just so not good so your words mean a lott!
Comment is about Dad Mom (blog)
Original item by M. Massy
An aspirational poem, a prayer sent out into the cosmos. "Last night I had the strangest dream
I ever dreamed before
I dreamed the world had all agreed
To put an end to war" (Simon & Garfunkel song). Thank you Stephen! So encouraging to hear voices for peace even in the face of humankind's seemingly endless path of war & violence. The words here are poetically spot on; I especially like the last line: "They shake opponents by the hand, To chimes of wordless sound."
Comment is about Anonymity (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks all!
Graham - not that different, still rooting for the underdog 😉
Comment is about The Lie of the Ancient Mariner (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Elijah enenche peter
Wed 8th Mar 2023 01:10
Anticipate The Conscious African Poetry eBook. Thank you.
Elijah Enenche Peter.
Comment is about Elijah enenche peter (poet profile)
Original item by Elijah enenche peter