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Comment is about Gemma O'Neill & Paul Blackburn sing "Happy Birthday" to each other at the Howcroft Inn, Bolton August 2008 (photo)

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Comment is about Paul Blackburn at the Tudor House, Wigan August 2008 (photo)

No comment!

Love Janet.xx

Comment is about Naughty boys (blog)

Hi Jeff,
Thought it was a bit long winded. Ha!

Antoninoni must support a childs football team, there's nearly always a fight after a football match isn't there?
Otherwise, why do people watch the damn game. There's nowt much else to see.
Ouch! there was no need for that!!!

Love Janet.xx

Comment is about Singing Loud and proud! (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

I wrote this to mark the start of the new football season. It describes football how I remember it when I used to follow my team Bolton Wanderers in the late 70s and throughout the 80s all over the country.

I hope it takes you back to those 'pre Prawn sandwich brigade' days (if you were around!) when you could have a few beers, pay on the gate, stand and sing where you wanted, basically when football was your life! Oh yes and there was the odd bit of aggro!!

Hope you enjoy it, cheers Jeffarama! Come on you Whites!!!

Comment is about Singing Loud and proud! (blog)

Original item by Jeffarama!

The more I read and re-read this piece, the more I become absorbed inside it. (This is always a good sign - for me anyway). When I read a poem, I want to be left with more questions than I have answers. If this happens, then I feel that the poem and its writer has hit the spot. Well, I have lots of questions that will only be answered by reading this poem over and over again.
I notice Rodney that you have chosen to punctuate using just commas until right at the very end of the last sentence. I think this works well.
Not sure though if all the verbs are consistant in their tense and maybe this is what I find enigmatic? There is definately something there with this one though. Really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing.

Comment is about THE OTHER ROOM (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Hi Antoni,
I like the tone in this poem.
I won't go on about Darwins theory, we can all be likened to a species of some description.
Look at the chinese animal symbols for particular horoscope signs. My own is pretty spot on but i hope no-one thinks i look like one, or call me one for that matter. ha ha.

Ostriches i know aplenty. Enough said about that.
Love Janet.xxx

Comment is about Darwin, Dawkins and Dr Williams (blog)

And there i was thinking you'd seen the man in the moon.
Love Janet.x

Comment is about SEEING AN ALIEN (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Oh yes, i can defo' relate to a lot of this one.
Working to pave the way but getting in the way of poetic living.
Au revoirs in helium tones, i love that line. Reminds of a load of quacking ducks. ha ha.

At the end of the day, meditating is a thing i also used to do every day for the same reason as in your poem.
Now i just meditate when the thought enters my mind. That sir, is called trust and intuitive guidance and it works every time.
Love Janet.xx

Comment is about VALI, THE DRUID APPRENTICE (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Wow, this for me, created a very lovely portrait, but at the same time, a lonely one.
Ta, Janet.xx

Comment is about THE OTHER ROOM (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Vali, Rodney, rites of passage with a "pagan" and very witty twist - really enjoyed the read, interesting and nice flow to the whole thing as well. Marvellous.

Comment is about VALI, THE DRUID APPRENTICE (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

Antonionoinioni, a good write - very topical today - made me think of wider secularist issues that exist today, so thereby thought provoking. Ta.

Comment is about Darwin, Dawkins and Dr Williams (blog)

Hello, Antonio

These sounds like a darker type of a write -Darwin Theory…I will not dispute anything in your poem, your expression is excellent and the poem is good!

For me it would be rather difficult to write about politics and Philosophy.

Thank you,
Zuzanna

Comment is about Darwin, Dawkins and Dr Williams (blog)

Hello, Jeff

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment on my last poem 'POETRY FRIENDS'

I have missed you my friends - glad to be back!!

Thank you and have a wonderful week!

Cheers!!
Zuzanna

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

Original item by Jeffarama!

Dear Melissa

The poem has a lot of psychology in the body of the write. You are trying to find ways and answers to subjects that at times we are not able to conquer alone. It is thought provoking write. Your thinking leads the reader to stop and contemplate why we are here for, it reminds of the song that been sang by R.U.S.H. a Canadian Band - 'DREAMLINE'


He's got a road map of Jupiter
A radar fix on the stars
All along the highway
She's got a liquid-crystal compass
A picture book of the rivers
Under the Sahara


They travel in the time of the prophets
On a desert highway
Straight to the heart of the sun
Like lovers and heroes,
and the restless part of everyone
We're only at home when we're on the run
On the run

This is something in that sense...They are trying to find the way as you are searching yours....Great poem!!

With my best wishes!

Zuzanna
xx

Comment is about Fine Line (blog)

Dear Melissa

This poem has a lot of your inner feelings in your poem. You have gone through memory lane and examined your soul. There are times in life that we need a gentle pat on the back or a hug from someone to show us that they care. It seems that you went over that line too.

"""There were times
when I had almost
turned the flame into smoke
and watched my dreams hover over nothing,
but then there were those
that took my hands,
showered me with kind words,
and gave me the strength
to embrace the fire
burning so bright
in me these last few years."""

This poem has a healing properties dealing with thoughts or things that you had to overcome for whatever the reason...Great write Melissa!!

Thank you for sharing a portion of your heart in your poem. Loved this one!

Warm wishes,
Zuzanna
xx

Comment is about Wings Above Me (blog)

Val,
now we just have rain, experience and happiness

Comment is about 1963, WHEN THE SNOW STOPPED FALLING (blog)

Original item by Rodney Wood

That was damm quick the progs only just finished! So I on't say anything as tomorrow you'll redraft it.

Comment is about Darwin, Dawkins and Dr Williams (blog)

There is NO WAY that is going to happen unfortunately as I happen to know Lauretta is strictly a lesbian.

However, I believe Clare Kirwan has a video of Lorries performance at the Liverpool slam - I'll give you a link when I get it.

Comment is about Rude Paul (blog)

Hi Abi,
Lovely to hear this read out loud last night.
Seeing the words helped me to recall your very beautiful voice.
Lovely poem. Love Janet.xx

Comment is about Fourth (blog)

Original item by Abi

She looked absolutely stunning!
If everyone on this site threw in 10p, she'd be able to treat herself to some new fishnets without holes.
( in the leg that is.)
Super poem.

If you decide to take her up on her offer Paul, please video it for all of us to have a laugh at.

Love Janet.xx

Comment is about Rude Paul (blog)

Go girl !!!
xxx

Comment is about wheeled out (blog)

Hello dahling!
Fortunately, i didn't feel the need to use the loos you mention, ( assuming they're the ones i'm thinking of.)

Oh, you're so brave. :-) xxx

Comment is about Lady Lulu (blog)

It made me laugh OUT LOUD. My grandmother (bless her) used to clean toilets in Birkenhead and it was said they were so pristine that you could eat your dinner off them, apparently she was legendary (I never knew her and she didn't speak much english). Well your poem brought that back to me too!

Comment is about Lady Lulu (blog)

Ah, the Bird's Nest Soup Stadium, it looks more like the inside of a golf ball!!

Just need Michael Phelps to be tested positive to round off a fine Olympics!

Good stuff, will look forward to a premiership update, and dare I mention it too soon, I can sit easy a few days with Bolton flying high! Poem about footy in the 70s and 80s from me soon that I performed last night!

cheers Antonioni!! Jeffarama!!!

Comment is about Can't fly the nest (blog)

your pieces read very well, I can hear the rythem and they are very performance worthy. I think your new to WOL so welcome!

Comment is about Lady Lulu (blog)

Hi Dave,

Thank you so much for your comments and encouragement :) Just thought I had to say it

Thanks!

Bethx

Comment is about Dave Morgan (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Morgan

She arrived in a chauffeur driven limousine
way laid by excited fans
she left in an ambulance

Comment is about Rude Paul (blog)

Dear dissolute, seems like only a few months ago that you first appeared at Write out Loud, you showered us with sunshine as you invited us to share your your village life and customs, Don't let Notlob's unending greyness get you down, and DONT chew the grass here, you don't know where it's been!
x

Comment is about Fourth (blog)

Original item by Abi

He's Rock and he's Roll
Got Be-bop, got Soul
He's a Chef
And he's cooking words
Dead-beat Dave Morgan!

Using "dead" meaning "really" as in "dead good"

Comment is about Dave Morgan (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Morgan

Very amusing Alex but I would stick with the nubile asians if I were you! cheers Jeff

Comment is about Absolute filth - not for the old or infirm (blog)

Original item by alex iamb

Hi Antonio, good to have you back, and good to seee you giving Team GB a deserved pat on the back, another couple of good days since!

I used to do a lot of running (incl 5 marathons0 so I do watch a lot of sport and feel the effort and heartache of the olympics, never experienced much of the glory!!

cheers Jeff ps looks a bloody hard uphill run in your pic!!

Comment is about Wheels on fire (blog)

Couldn't agree more, as hard as it is (and has been believe me) at times, lot said in such few words, cheers Jeff

Comment is about Life's Question (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hi Richard, really like this, quite mysterious but I can identify with the fear, just one thing should this line say - 'who ask YOU awkward questions'? - just thought word 'you' missing, cheers jeff

Comment is about Painful Words (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hi Richard, good stuff, like coupled rhymes, maybe could have been a bit more hard hitting, but good for a gig! cheers Jeff

Comment is about Welcome to the City (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Very good, enjoyed it. I like the way it delivers it's point economically.

Comment is about Life's Question (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Antoniniotonio, I've got a worse affliction "BIG BROTHER" - I liked the poem a lot very insightful into the nature of it. Thanks :)

Comment is about Can't fly the nest (blog)

Birds nest stadium. I like that line.
Football! Oh no, not again!

Thinking of going tonight but every time i say that, something stops me going. So it will be a last minute decision.
Love Janet.xx

Comment is about Can't fly the nest (blog)

Hello, Antonio

Awesome poem about the Olympics!!

Thank you for writing it; will be History in the making for the future generation to read the first Beijing Olympic events- Good to read you again.

Thank you,
Zuzanna

Comment is about Wheels on fire (blog)

enjoyed this poem. How come unicycling isn't in the olympics?

Comment is about Wheels on fire (blog)

Scrumptious! the juice is dribbling down my lips and onto my chin.
ps. i adore nectarines, but they have to be perfectly ripe.
Janet.x

Comment is about Oh Nectarine! (blog)

I enjoyed reading this one too.
I can relate to truth knocking at your door and the last two lines create so much imagery for me, it's a shame the poem isn't a bit longer.

I want to cry now, for the memory, but i'm determined not to.
Love Janet.x

Comment is about Painful Words (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

I don't fear death because of my experiences with the dead.
I have feared living in the relatively recent past but now i want to go places and do ridiculous things with equally ridiculous people as me.
And i live to face my fears.
Love Janet.xx

Comment is about Life's Question (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hi Antonioni,
Did you enjoy Dorset?
Haven't watched much of the Olympics this time,
so i'm so glad you mentioned those older ones which i remember.
Love Janet.x

Comment is about Wheels on fire (blog)

couldn't agree more Freda! best wishes Jeff

Comment is about Reflections (blog)

Original item by Freda Davis

Brilliant, made me laugh, there'll be rioting in the aisles and the pews over this!! Love Darrens comment, day 5 sounds favourite for me! Ha great write cheers Ffejarama!!

Comment is about Genesis (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hello Cir!!

You won't believe this, but you are only the 2nd person to use the name Ffej!!! A very good girlfriend of mine who I used to go out with, used to call me that all the time, it was very sweet, until we finished!

I still keep in touch though she works in Thailand now. Uncanny though because you couldn't have seen that anywhere!

If you go to any gigs in Preston let me know, if I'm free its no problem driving up Mway, be good to see you and do a couple of poems up there, cheers Jeff

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

Original item by Richard Brooks

I think this is a really good performance piece. Great Stuff!

Comment is about Welcome to the City (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

made me grin

Comment is about Oh Nectarine! (blog)

mysterious poem which I enjoyed reading.

Comment is about Painful Words (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks