(aspirations) I think that bras are made to make all men look like utter pricks at that most vital moment - not that we need any help.
Ah - the delightful Catherine D!
I remember reading of some famous actor who said his idea of heaven would be Miss Deneuve dipped in chocolate -(looked on google - can't find it) - but I did find a reference to Melanie Sykes dipped in chocolate - I'm getting all trembly just thinking about it :D

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Hi - "Donkey Jacket" by Ray.
Yes, I see what you mean... it does also work without the "out".But you know me & cliches - Oi loves me a good cliche - also maudlin stuff, corny stuff, schmaltzy stuff, connectives, split infinitives etc. Seriously - and it's only my view - I'd rather not avoid even a well-worn cliche if it IS the way folks speak... in other words (for me) the avoidance of any phrase, even a cliche, if that is what Would be said (by most), is of itself, a conceit - but ONLY in the type of poem I'm talking of (demotic stuff). If I'm trying to do something a bit more heartfelt or sincere ("real" poetry, I guess), then I agree fully and avoid them cliches like the plague :D But this was only a throwing-down-the-gaunlet by Ray, took me all of a minute, and isn't a very good or well-thought-out poem anyway - just a bit of a laugh.

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Cynthia - thank you very much for your views on Wind-Blown Tree - metaphor and symbolism of course - not sure I went as far as human life with the tree but certainly some kind of consciousness and an affinity I cannot quite explain

- was also very grateful for your very kind comments on Through the Looking Glass exactly the sort of remarks that spur me on x

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When you join a public internet forum you have to get used to the odd random twat Naomi. I've found the twat is a subjective concept. Often the people I think are real twats can be quite popular with others and vice versa. Sometimes I start off thinking someone is a twat and then find out they're not - it is just a question of tuning into the right wave length. And then there are the people who you think are your friends only to find out in the due course of time that they are twats or dickheads (let's not be sexist). The best policy is to ignore people you don't get on with - I find that works well for me - though I used to go for the jugular, I don't have the energy any more.

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Hi Elaine,
there is such melancholy in "The Old World" lots of lovely images too, "a mirror to reflect /
The unconfessed imaginings of life" and also, "Trees held onto liquid bunches of fruit"

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Hi Isobel.there seems to be nasty comments flying around the place.i just had to report some random twat who kept writing nasty things about my work . dont worry about it x

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ive reported you to the admin team. Who the hell do you think you are to tell strangers their work is bad!!??? who the F*** do you think you are??you are clearly a very insecure person who justs wants to feel better about yourself. You vile nasty person. do your self a favour and get your self something constructive to do

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I've no idea what all the commotion is about. I just wanted to say that when I made that comment it was a jokey one. I had an ostrich picture up as me. I have no illusions about looking like a WAG - nor would I want to.

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if you leave another nasty message i will report you. get a life!!!

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Thank you Cynthia.

I have written many pieces for my son, Joseph.

This piece was written in September last year though the event took place in November 1991.

This type of pain, I think, never leaves, its something we learn to live with and is dulled with enough time.

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Thank you for commenting on Wind-Blown Tree Dave - I really appreciate the feedback

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Hi Ann thank you for your comments on Wind-Blown Tree - I don't know why it is but I always feel there is some kind of tragedy when I saw a tree blown over - a life pulled out of the ground to rot whereas mankind rots beneath

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who are you to leave such a vile comment on my blogs??? poetry has no right or wrong. i just write from my heart!!! if you happen to rea my comedy poetry you will find a flip side to my style.. but clearly you think you are too good so i advise you just stick to your own work instead of insulting other talents

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Hi Alan - re: Wind-Blown Tree I'd like to think I thought as deeply as you suggested about my poem but I simply stopped and wrote what I saw on my evening walk - yours was a very interesting take though I have to say - as to the offset printing that's just started happening and I have absolutely no idea why - thanks for the feedback appreciated

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Hi There Harry. Welcome to Write out loud, hope to see some more of your work posted on here, Winston

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Hi Barry, Welcome to Write Out Loud, Winston

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how I wish I were a nob like sarah parker,then after giving you my adress you could come round(preferably just as I am putting a thin lardy leg in my jimjams and give me a bloody good going over...just in case...hello I,m Sarah Parker! hey Naomi you wanna do one of your poem type jobs on Parkers kid(FIGHT!)and as for izzy..aw no way is she a WAG-shes more of a...er...smashing Nana mousekori look-alike..this grey n gorgeous git welcomes you.xx(mm thats nice!)

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thanks for you comments on click click click , , just wonderfully iconic arent they the shoes :) sometimes things just come together , and witchcraft and old age is a definite synchronicity

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Is it elitist to offer up an honest opinion on someone's work whilst acknowledging what is good about that work? Was I rude? I thought we were having an adult conversation. I'm a lot of bad things, perhaps, but I'm not elitist.

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Good Morning Ann

I really think you should be putting less salt with your cooking if your dinner smells like the sea...

Thank you so much for your wonderful and well thought through comments’;

‘Wave over Wave’ is very simply about a man who’s long life and eventual death was always within a kiss and a wish of the sea.

Once again I thank you for reading and taking the time to comment on my work.

Gus xx

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Good Morning Cynthia

Thank you so much for your wonderful and well thought through comments’;

‘Wave over Wave’ is very simply about a man who’s long life and eventual death was always within a kiss and a wish of the sea.

Once again I thank you for reading and taking the time to comment on my work.

Gus xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Good Morning Marianne,

I have been following with interest your running battle with certain would be elitist poets on the site.

Stop trying to justify your always brilliant work....you really have no need.

Thank you so much for your wonderful and well thought through comments’;

‘Wave over Wave’ is very simply about a man who’s long life and eventual death was always within a kiss and a wish of the sea.Once again

I thank you for reading and taking the time to comment on my work.

Gus xx

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'mornin Andy

Thank you so much for your wonderful and well thought through comments’;

‘Wave over Wave’ is very simply about a man who’s long life and eventual death was always within a kiss and a wish of the sea.

Once again I thank you for reading and taking the time to comment on my work.

Yes I hope to see you soon, perhaps Butterflies on Sunday ?

Gus xx

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Hmmm
Just read the pieces on your profile and will come back to read your blogs, like very much what I've read so far x

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Hi Dave,
You're right, there are some things words can never really express...

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God, I'm such a dummie - I sent the reply to you into my own mailbox - Duurr - here it is -
HaHa - I could only tell you what I personally find totally irresistable (and I don't think there's any secret as such) & it'll doubtless be a lot different to what those football-swilling, lager-watching "lads" out there want... but I do know it's not the whiff of burning broccoli :D
I bet you wimmin are the same as us men in this respect - sometimes I see a woman and, even to me, she's not even "pretty", but by God - I really could jump her bones... it's a good job we're all different.
david warner - he just played wallander's dad in the kenneth branagh version - and very good he was too. But if I wos a wimmin - I'd go for something really obvious like Al Pacino, Robert Downey, etc - Sean Connery .

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hi carole. thanks for your comments on my stuff.
I have just read your poem for Joshua. A very beautiful, powerful poem ( i had the goosebumps)
i find reflections of my old emotions
in the words of other men
and so sing with them
I know this emotion in your words. Tremendously sad, but so well expressed xx

Comment is about Shoeless Carole (poet profile)

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you were dead good at the tudor..but I am a berk so dont listen to me :)you looked a bit like Jo caulfield.

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night Dave-hope alls ok with you-catch you soon-take care mate-regards-Stef.ps-or should that be good morning-ha!

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

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Thanks for your thoughts on Doing It Twice. Give me a call if ever you stub your toe!

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Many thanks Cynthia for your thoughts on Doing It Twice. Once is an achievement for me these days.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Thanks Elaine for your comments on Vintage heart...we all need a bit of glamour...well i do anyway hehe.
x x

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Thanks for the kind comments on Doing It Twice. To quote Steve Womack, "These days the only time I think about doing it twice is just before I've done it once".

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Thanks for the kind comments on Doing It Twice. To quote Steve Womack, "These days the only time I think about doing it twice is just before I've done it once".

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Thanks for the kind comments on Doing It Twice. To quote Steve Womack, "These days the only time I think about doing it twice is just before I've done it once".

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John - I didn't know you'd said anything untoward tbh... I never saw any such comment - thanx anyway mate

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Hello John - re: Below the Belt - thanks for taking the time to get in touch - much apppreciated

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Hi Cynthia - I'm pleased Muntjak resonated with you and appreciate your taking the time to let me know x

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I'm glad Below the Belt raised a smile Andy and appreciate your taking time out to let me know

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...And a very good ahhh afternoon to Isobel...

Thank so much for your very well thought through critique... it really isn't a million miles away from the reality at the heart of the piece.I was born on a small Island and as a consequence the sea features in much of my poetry.

You are so right about the power and eternity of the sea ...to me it is hypnotic..


Once again many thanks for such a worthwhile and full critique

Gus xx

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Hi Marianne-thanks for 'Beautiful'comment-you have made an old duffers day.x

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haha! very good Dave-give you two guesses as to what is coming down now in-theres NOT lovely for you boyo land-an absolute deluge! ah well,better than the white stuff-thanks D.D...regardo,s..S.W.

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Hi Ann, lovely to hear from you! My tootsie is quite a bit better now, thank you, I finally returned to work this week. Fortunately, my new anti-virus thingy has sorted things out for me, so no more trojan horses! I've only written one poem since Christmas and that was about the trojan horse... Hope you are enjoying a good start to the new year, Ann xx

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Re; Below the Belt - Les Dawson yes indeed saw him live at the Double Diamond in Cardiff once an absolute hoot - thanks for getting in touch Laura - appreciated

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Hey! Great to see that you're back! How's the tootsies? (Or is it tootsie) Hope you haven't had any more of those trojan horse thingys! xx

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

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Indeed I am (well 3 poems!), thanks for your kind regards, see you soonxxx

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Hi Steve - sorry to hear you can't make it - tho I can well understand. Give my regards to your wife and wish her a speedy recovery. You must be stashing up loads of poetry to read at the next one!
Isobel x

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Hi Isobel, Hope you are doing well and had a great Xmas and New Year. Sorry I can't get along tonight - my wife had an op on her elbow just after Xmas and she is getting better but is still not 100 per cent so I can't make it tonight. I was looking forward to getting along after missing December's so I really hope to make it next month. Hope it is a good night and hope to see you in Feb, take carexxx

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good morning Dave-don,t fall over in shock,but its actually stopped raining in the Rhondda!-best of em to you-Stef.

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

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I haven't read the Auster novel you mentioned, but have read some of his other stuff.

I'll check it out.

Thanks.

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