Where is that newspaper clip from?! Greta poem, reads like a folk story, It felt like a storyteller telling a tale to a group of people. Good stuff
"Big foot is a great big fella! But not even he can have my stella!"

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hey Richard, cheers for the comment, but don't worry - I didn't have to suffer for that particular piece, it was just for fun. Love the poet and the muse one - really good. cheers,
a
x

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

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Better a nail than a through the foot than a hammer against the small toe. Short and not so sweet. Did it hurt?

Comment is about Your Love (blog)

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I've seen this perormed at 'Under the Stairs' have I not Louise? You had a small bald doll with you. Either that or I was experiencing some remarkable outer-body experience?
You know I enjoy your stuff Louise. You were one of the few I had to seek out the dizzy heights of '8' from my well thumbed score cards.
Now, off with you. Dip your quill in the inks of life's joy.

Comment is about New Arrival (blog)

Original item by Louise Fazackerley

Hi Alex - I've not had chance to say anything until now but I'm enjoying reading and listening to your material.
Don't become too down-hearted if not many comment. In my experience many read the postings but don't want to comment in case they cause little things, like wars and things.
The break up in two breaths themed poem was original and articulated with a clarity that some of us can only dream about. 'Hoorah' for that one too.

Comment is about Pavlovian Mobile (blog)

Original item by alex iamb

Concrete poetry? Very, very good. The shape of the words reminded me of the playing card the three of diamonds, as well as the UFO's from Close Encounters...

Comment is about Timeless Finity (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hi Rodney - many thanks for your comment on my effort 'Slam'. At the moment, my time spent writing on the site is fettered with those cumbersome chains of revision and other commitments.
I have taken the liberty of casting an eye, or two for that matter, at your work. I detect a faint wiff of cordite left by those twin smoking gun barrels of irony and surrealism - and I like it!
Feel free to comment on anything good or BAD. I usually do. It can create a feeling of treading in those muddy waters of isolation - but if I wanted to make friends I'd be on 'Adult Friend Finder' or something as equally obnoxious.

Comment is about Rodney Wood (poet profile)

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hiya andy

thanks for the comment
im glad you enjoyed my poem

i like your poem 'perfect place'
it is such a beutiful poem

sez x

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

fantastic stuff
very deep

sez x

Comment is about this, the killing field (blog)

Cheers for your comment Richard.
Haha well the book is a long way off yet, it is one chapter and a notebook full of notes!
But we must perservere I guess.
I love The Poet and his Muse. Please post a clip of you reading it!

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

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Love the structure, fanta-nomenal
(a new word i just made up, combining the words fantastic and phenomenal)
Like the way you think.

Comment is about Timeless Finity (blog)

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A bit excperimental after reading 'Farewell' by George Wither and my current fascination with the size and extent of the universe

Comment is about Timeless Finity (blog)

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Very observant of you Mr. Malpoet.
Ouch, ha..ah!

Seriously though, this is very funny. Just like a man to take the p**s.
Ta. Janet.x

Comment is about Low Fashion (blog)

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Great poem, simple yet effective imagery, and a fantastic last image.

Comment is about Electricity (article)

Hi Graham, thank you for the comment.
I love "A Forgotten Day" - great choice of imagery, and just good fun as a poem! Love it!
Keep on truckin'
Rob

Comment is about Graham Eccles (poet profile)

Original item by Graham Eccles

The One-Eyed Fool made me giggle, and In An Asylum is fantastic. You manage to reference the occult in a meaningful, non-pop culture format, and it is a real breath of fresh air.

Comment is about Julie Boyle (poet profile)

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Philip, I too liked the rhythm but also the poignancy of this - thank you. Wonderful.

Comment is about Take one thought (blog)

Original item by Phil Golding

Epic. It bites.

Comment is about Your Love (blog)

Original item by alex iamb

Hi Melissa, great to hear from you. I love this, it was like reading my own thoughts, I could have wrote it myself, well probably not as good!

I identified with your struggle as you did with mine in my sentiments in the 'Just Believe' poem I wrote in April, beautifully written, love hope and strength, says it all best wishes Jeff X

Comment is about Wings Above Me (blog)

Hi Alex, I admire your passion in saving what is a foundation of English tradition. You could talk about it till you're blue on the face and probably not get to the bottom of the problem.

I don't drink anymore so I'm hardly going to save them, having said that I go to local pubs for poetry and gigs and the odd meal so I do a bit! I think a lot has to do with price though, the smoking ban having pro's and cons I think!

Oh well, we'll see how the next few years go! cheers!

Comment is about Once More Unto The Pub Dear Friends (blog)

Original item by alex iamb

Hi Stuart,
Phew! this was pretty hard going through in parts but that only serves to enhance the density and strength of the poem. ( for me anyway.)
Those last 2 stanzas are just great. Love 'em.
Janet.x

Comment is about A poem (blog)

Original item by Stuart A. Paterson

Memories fall over the abyss.
Such profound words which can be taken to mean several things. I'd like to think that only my bad memories will fall over the abyss.

There's a great rhythm flowing through your poem and hopefully, i'll hear it performed soon.
Thanks Philip,
Janet.x

Comment is about Take one thought (blog)

Original item by Phil Golding

Hi Melissa, this is truly lovely.
Never give up the fight, and
you'll always see the light.

Love and peace. Janet.x

Comment is about Wings Above Me (blog)

Hi, Jeff. Thank you so much for your comment on my poem, Fine Line.

I love your poetry and look forward to reading it. :)

Take care.

Melissa

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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You are very generous indeed with your praise, but all I really achieved was to bring the two sides together and get them to start talking and listening to each other rather than bombing each other, eventually bringing peace and stability to the region; so my role was really quite minor. Nonetheless, it remains a very poignant poem to this day.

Comment is about Dermot Glennon (poet profile)

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This note is by David Andrew.

I can supply larger versions of the photos posted here, and also have other photos of those who read out.

Let me know if you are interested.

poetry.gym@ntlworld.com

Comment is about Sean Kavanagh compere's at Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge August 2008 (photo)

In the annals of recorded poetry I can't think of any poet better than you, you are (to quote another great poet) simply the best!

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Photographs by David Andrew

Comment is about Sean Kavanagh compere's at Stubbing Wharf, Hebden Bridge August 2008 (photo)

But surely it is for the old and infirm ;)

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

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Nice one Well done I liked the feel of it

Comment is about I'd like to live in a French Film (article)

I like it Pam. It flows & bristles. Nice work IMO.

Comment is about Electricity (article)

Thanks Paul, and I know what you mean about the imagery - reading that one back I almost get the feeling that I'm actually there and that I can practically taste those chickens!

Comment is about Dermot Glennon (poet profile)

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What an absolutely marvellous poet you are DM! Your imagery is breath-taking, you scan with the best and your rhyme is sublime.
;)

Comment is about Dermot Glennon (poet profile)

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At least you can read your writing. Good range and variety of well written poem.

Comment is about Neil Francis Brooks (poet profile)

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Just the sort of thing Bokowski would have written.

Comment is about Love poem to my lover (blog)

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really thought provoking. Great Stuff!

Comment is about Fine Line (blog)

I enjoyed this poem and the way you use language.

Comment is about The balloon (blog)

Original item by Neil Francis Brooks

enjoyed this poem. Have a good holiday.

Comment is about Bad weather warning (blog)

hahaha
i loved reading this
i found it hilarious

keep up the good work

sez x

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

Original item by alex iamb

Rodney - loved this, took me back to snow and childhood - what a delicious combination. Very descriptive write. Thank you.

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

Original item by Rodney Wood

Ah heh hehm! ah-heh-hem!
'scuse me. just needed to clear the throat there before i wish you a very happy holiday. Lots of lovely sun, sea and whatever they drink down in Dorset.
The coastline is far nicer and fresher than Beijing, that's for sure.xxx

Comment is about Bad weather warning (blog)

Hi mate, thaniks for your kind comments, glad I brought a smile to your face. Unfortunately I am better at sharing my words than my nubile asians so you'll have to find your own. I really like 'I know You're There' by the way. Cheers, a

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

Original item by Jeffarama!

HI Alex, very fast ..very funny, I enjoyed it much!

Comment is about alex iamb's big I thank you (blog)

Original item by alex iamb

Hey Alex, another funny poem! Your great! This one sounds like it would be good on stage live!!!!

Comment is about The Trouble With Tk (blog)

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HI Alex, very funny poem. I could see it all. great write!

Comment is about Cocaine and Crossword Puzzles (blog)

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HI Melissa, I really enjoyed your poem. You always craft them so well. So full of deep thoughts. It really shows what kind of person you are and that you have a heart of gold! take care clarissa

Comment is about Fine Line (blog)

HI Louise, this is great! Boy I remember those days, they do change and it seems better. Its like being on a never ending roller coaster, being a parent. Enjoy all of it, the good times are better and worth it all.great poem!

Comment is about New Arrival (blog)

Original item by Louise Fazackerley

HI Louise, I enjoyed this poem of yours very much. It reminded me of my own times with my kids when they were little. Its ok to cry when your a Mom, I call it a "Mommy Moment" we love them so much and crave our time with them. Fond memories forever. Great poem!

Comment is about A Walk in the Park (blog)

Original item by Louise Fazackerley

HI Alex, interesting poem. You really thought alot about this subject. I do understand the draw for men to watch porn.But to be obsessed with it is a problem.At a point in life some time in the future, you may find it was a waste of time and possible money.We all have this animal inside, but the key is to control it and not let it dominate you. There really is so much to life that has nothing to do with sex. I think you understand that. Good write!

Comment is about Pornography (blog)

Original item by alex iamb

HI alex, thats really good, you speak very fast and I could understand every word.One tip, you dont need to date girls that are shallow, she should like you for who you are, not how much you make. nice work

Comment is about Break Up In Two Breaths (blog)

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