Hi Antonio, they both belong to the tri lateral commision. Both for keeping the federal reserve.They both dont want to uphold the laws of this country.They both support mass illegal migration to this country, because of this they undermine the ablitity of people to get a paying wage for work. They allso create a sub class of modern slaves, that live off the taxes of the rest, and work and live in sub standard conditions. They are createing a class war of un imaginable size. Kennedy tried to get rid of the federal reserve and was killed, the bill still stands unratified.They are both for globalization and the forced blending of three countrys, called NAFTA.
As for war ,more Americans have been killed along and near the border then in the 2 wars going on.There is a large group of illegals that have entered this country, that have an agenda called Aztlan, they are under educated and miss guided and violent.MS-13 the largest gang world wide and very violent, the original ones I believe were revolutionaries from El Salvador, have taken over large areas and are running illegal business and kill many.As long as you can run across the border and squat and push a baby out and become instant citizens, and get free health care and loans for homes and credit cards and free food etc, they will continue to cripple the economy. This free stuff is given almost exclusivly to them, thus creating more enmity and class problems with in society.Mccain will keep wars going, my bet is Obama wont be able to change that, even if elected.Obama will try and bring in socialized medicin, that will become a huge tax burden.WE are already in such debt that not any of them can make it right.With in the next 10 years 50% of the populace will retire and become pensioners. With no money to pay them, because of all the money going to pay foreign debt and keep the illegals in all their free stuff. Illegals dont pay taxes on wages. They send almost all their money back to Mexico. Next to oil in mexico the 2nd most money making business is american money mailed in.There are serious problems with either man in office.Neither man are true christians. Its easy to talk and make promises while running for office, its another to keep your word.The dollar will continue to fall, no matter who wins. ah I have gone on to long, sorry Antonio. But I think you can see a picture, its so broken, America the broken and its not going to be an easy fix.

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And what a gift! Very thought proving and powerful.

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Original item by Richard Brooks

Thanks for your visits and comment, Val, and I too have enjoyed your trad. verses. Also, good luck with your children's book; and, as you may have noticed, quite a few of my Walkabouts/day-trips began at Bolton train station.

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Wow Peter, I know you have a thing for red lips.Im left feeling sorry for this girl, not sure why. You know , you can go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vermilion
and at the bottom you can see all the shades of red. Some are natural looking, others seem to me, very fake, in real life almost no female has red lips, not true red any way. its such a cold color to me, a raisin seems more natural. great write.

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Nice poem Peter,That poor place has been at war for so long I bet they dont know any other way. Im not sure if I pitty the taliban, or any extreem religion, or country. On a personal level i feel bad for people caught in the middle of it, that are not on either side. But a gun in hand makes it a fair fight, a bomb up a long dress, makes it a fair fight and a possible target. I read about some issues that go as far back as the 50s, and governments medling from all over, making promises and dumping them and then supplying one side with weapons, its a mess and Im glad that on a personal note I was not part of any of it.Its tragic, the hole world is a sick trash scum dump of a place. good write

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HI Peter, So true, there is a place in Colorado, I have read and seen a show about. Yes remote control planes, I wrote a poem on that a while back, guess you missed it. If they can rid themselves of people, they can make more money. I see that some day it could be programed , no need of humans at all.The world is a sick shit hole, run by the rich few scum bags.good poem

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HI Antonio, nice poem. The 4th this year was very quiet, not like all the years before. I live near fireing ranges and hear more and more people at practice. The media would like to keep it under wraps, they and the government would like for all of us to be complacent and stupid. The word is out and the streets are alive, its a matter of time, before the liers time will be up. The election will not matter, both front runners are one and the same, belong to the same clubs, many are fooled, but for how long? I hear a revolution in the future. thanks

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This is great!

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Original item by Daniel Hooks

Val, my favourite of yours is Broken Heart. It so acurately, acutely, exactly describes the experience of having one to me. I suspect practically everyone who has ever had their heart broken - especially by a true love - could relate to it.
My second favourite poem of yours above is The Ocean. I love the seas so much and like you am so horrified by what's happening to them. I try not to worry about it. My favourite present-day artist is Christian Reise Lassen. I wonder are you familiar with him - he paints idealised and often fantasy ocean scenes based on the beauty of the Hawai beaches and ocean, especially Maui, where he's lived since childhood. As well as producing the dreamiest and most swoonworthy art, he also is a concerned environmentalist who strives to protect and heal the oceans. (http://www.lassenart.com/)

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Original item by Valerie Cook

Ditto!!

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Hi Antontononi...and thanks for reminding me about some of the reason why I don't watch television!
Ladies tennis is not the same since Tim Henman retired.

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great shots - must remember to shave next time...

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Hi Val. I'm deeply moved by your poetry. I prefer poetry which expresses emotion and emotional experiences as well as technical skill - like yours. all the best, Mary

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Hi Kylyra,

I just found you here after we e-met earlier on Facebook. Your above poems are amazing!!! I will check out your work elsewhere on the web.

smiles,

Mary

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Hi Gemma. All the above are strong poems you know, but the Grandma one stands out so much for me personally, and I really love it. It's so evocative of a really fun grandma, and also of past eras ideas of glamor that many a grannie would have resonated with, although, not many would have emulated like the inspired and inspiring grandma of the poem. If it's really about your grandma I expect she feels really flattered!!

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oh that is very moving to me, a really poignant happening which many have had touch their lives, (including me), which you have deeply, skilfully captured in verse. I love this poem! Thanks for sharing it.

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Original item by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh

Hi Antonioni, good analogy in this poem, relating to the state of country and freedom for all across the board of life.
Very philosophical too.
Love Janet.xx

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I see this kind of thing on a daily basis and i very much enjoyed your description.
Thankyou Tomas.x

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Original item by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh

Freedom's Yoke is a very apt title and rhymes beautifully with Mugabi's a joke, and not a very funny one at that.

A nicely crafted poem.

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that Raymond Baxter, he lied to us. Enjoyed your poem.

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Original item by Daniel Hooks

I guess you turned her off women for life. You could snog me though!! ;-)

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Original item by Laura King (The Poet Laura-eate)

Fantastic poem, love the rhyme and rhythm of the verses

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Thanks for the advice :) I might appear for a watch in the next couple of weeks

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Nice idea to do some Black and White shots, or conversions. Very suitable for 'portraits' of readers, not least when lighting conditions are problematic.

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'The sycophants to colonel killing'

like that line very much Pete

and good to meet you

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Well said Antonionioni, you can't emigrate.
We need you here!!

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Hi Bethan, i've only been to 2 of the live open-mic gigs myself but the people really are a very friendly, non judgemental lot who'll give you all the encouragement you need to get up on your feet and read some poetry.
It really doesn't matter what you read, remember, those who've performed at lots of gigs have a clear idea of the image they want to project but even they get nervous when they attempt something different to their usual style.

As Steve suggests, take a look at the gig guide, it allows you to type in what's going on in your area. Good luck and keep writing, it reads well.
Janet.x

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Hi Bethan - this website has a fairly comprehensive gig guide - in terms of advice, your post reads well and the water at these gigs is very welcoming - so dive in with or without armbands and or rubber ring (but no bombing please) : )

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Hi Michael - like Steve, I have to say, this is wondeful to read.
"And now your silence collects the dark..." Occasionally, a person reads a line and thinks ' I wish I'd written that', well, that's one example. What am I talking about? The whole thing is great from start to finish - and that's the big problem. It finishes! More - more - more...

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Hello, Antonio

There is the same problem here as well. There is a shortage of people in a work force. That also applies to Health care workers as well. It is almost impossible to find a physician that would accept a new patient. Waiting for a bed in a hospital is forever. Waiting for a special test like MRI or other takes many months. The picture presented in your recent poem looks sad. Reality, that is sure. Excellent write!

Thank you,
Zuzanna

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Good stuff, Michael.

The continuing story of adam and eve gets better with every read. Not entirely sure how it would sound performed. You'll have to post an audio file. (So will I for that matter).

I'm not one for absolutes, but by the time I got to the last three lines I was well hooked into the poem. They really punch their weight those lines, but in a kind of subtle way too - which is really effective and in no way preachy.

Liked it. Give us more, please.

Steve

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The Clever Codgers.

I can only reply with a poem based on another one by a very famous librarian poet Philip Larkin

Perhaps the elderly are not so foolish
as would appear to be the case in Larkin's verse.
Life for the young can often be hard and brutish.
So many have come to learn and to appreciate,
there's more to life than waiting for a hearse
which may not call for decades. Not all old people drool
and if they do it doesn't mean they let their minds stagnate
but often form the staves on which the young can lean
learn from experience that can't be taught in schools.
memories shared, passed on like a great wheel turning,bringing generations together as a team,
well, why aren't we cheering?

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They say we're only ever as sick as we want to be. Without wishing to offend those who genuinely need medicines, there are also the people who seem to spend their days in hospital waiting rooms for a sniffle.
It's a tricky subject!
I just hope i'm still as sexy when i'm 60 as i am now.
Very topical write. Love Janet.
Thanks for your lovely compliment to my blog.xx

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Very short and sweet, like a the cup of tea with milk and two sugars. I can't wait to hear you read it Phil.

Mel
x

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Original item by Phil Golding

loved the last line... so Kafka writes, so dark and a powerful phrase to end the poem, as the image contines, once the poem ends.

mel
x

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Robbie, thanks.
The poem is about someone I Know but also about an imaginary person. They present themselves perfect, but at the same time i read the flaws, in the end, the flaws never mattered in the greater schem of things.

its all about looking at a friends hands as they drink coffee

I hope this does not spoil any imagery for you!


thank you for taking the time to respond and make a comment. I appreciate your feedback.

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Janet and Robbie:
thank you very very much for your comments. It means a heck of a lot to me.
just in case the '47s' refers to the ak47s but i think you know that.

in the case of this poem, i dont think i need say anything except that intepret it the way that feels right.

once again thank you so much, its very specilal to me what you say,

Peter x

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Wow that was so vivid.
I'd love to find out more about these two people

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Really beautiful and honestly real.
Thank you

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Good grief, Pete.
My" feelings " when i first started to read this were all over the place. My heart began to pound in my chest as if i was going to have a heart attack. Very strong emotions.
Thanks. I think! wow, Janet.x

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Personally, i like the second description.

According to my dictionary, identity is the state of being a specified person or thing.
So i've decided i must be a " Thingy."
Back to you.
Janet.x

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Original item by Phil Golding

Are you on jury service by any chance?
You know, i've had to read this several times, purely because at first read my instinct said, this is not Antonionioni.
It is so unlike anything else i've read of yours.
Which JUST GOES TO SHOW how diverse our personality is when we allow inspiration in.
I did enjoy it though, and can see" judgement"
written all over it. Very well done!
I'd give you a gold star but i'm all out.Sorry.
Love Janet.x

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This is brilliant!! I hope Jeff is wrong about the Devil looking at our poems! Lol. Mind you, he was certainly around when I got my inspiration for 'Theatre of Hell'.

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Carol, well done having your words chosen as poem of the month. Absolutely deserved. Lovely imagery. I like the hard/soft contrasts and allusions:
each a survivor, full of pretty flowers
with permafrost beneath
Thank you. And thank you for choosing it Christine.

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Hey, Jeff.

Thank you for the comment, and I love the samples of your poetry especially the Sea. The sea is a mystery unto itself, but it captures our interest with its beauty and depth.

Take care, and keep writing. :)

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The devils in the air looking at thisn and Shirley's poem! Good stuff this Antonio, cheers Jeff

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In the words of a Robbie Williams song,
" Take it, don't break it, just turn it around."
Turn your 666 upside down and what do you get.? And it has nothing to do with Benedict's Dictates. At least i don't think so.
Well done Antoni, love Janet.xx

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Hey hey, it sounds like you both had
a really great day, hey hey.
Glad you weren't singin' in the rai- ay- ain
Brilliantionionioni.
Love Janet.
ps. did you see the comment on your profile?
you can use my email on my profile.
love janet. thanks mate.xx

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