Whoo hoo ... you go for it fella! I like this one. I'm hopeless at picking smelly stuff. Leave it to the women. As long as I don't come out in a rash it's all good if she likes it.

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I hope I can get to a machine with sound to hear this piece. Unfortuantely I'll be away for a couple of weeks....I'll be baaaaack! (not sure if thats a threat or a promise)

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I always look forward to your postings. Your poetry is simply wonderful and many of your pieces would not be intimidated by some of this country's most respected poets.

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Original item by Neil Francis Brooks

I've always thought that if the government were serious about curbing people using their cars they would give tax breaks or incentives for people working from home.

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Wow Pete,
Great rant about a real problem.Or many real problems.When I had to drive into down town dallas, It took about an hour to get to work and back home another. Its six lanes, of almost bumper to bumper traffic. I could get about 35 to 40 miles, cant remember now in about an hours time.I used to get upset, but then made my mind up to not be in a hurry any place. Turn the music on and sing all the way there.I would listen to ministers on the radio and pray. I would try and feel sorry for others on the road with me, so as to not curse at them.The I did the transfer driving out the other direction to work, 48 miles ther and home. I did the same things, but got to enjoy 2 lakes and many farms and nature to see. But with my health and gas prices and real luck/Gods help, I got the new job 2 miles from home, dont even get to hear a whole song now on radio.The public transport here is nothing, so it really cant be used by the masses, as a viable solution to the many problems.If we all stop going into offices and work from home that may help a bunch, but then the owners of the high rise blds, will fail on loans.I would take a horse to work, if I had a proper place to tie up.I guess I could ride a bike, but to be honest its almost all up hill and country roads, and in 100 plus degrees, Im not in the proper health to do it. I may try walking it, at some point, say in the fall, when the heat wont cook me. loved the rant, but you know that, it got a long responce from me.Tell me, have you looked up Monsanto or Dupont yet? Your head will spin off. take care

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Great poems. Loved the tesco one!

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Ahh, my point... I dont think the Argentine war was worth the pain it caused. Heros like Simon Weston described it perfectly: "I dont decide if its right or wrong, or who has the most claim on the islands... what is important is that the British citizens living there wished to stay British and that is what I faught for"

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Promiscuity! Really. Whatever next?
I don't even know you Mr. Brooks. (except on a web-site. Very intricate in design and full of little holes to poke your finger into.) Or perhaps to count.

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It was you who said that "dickie bow ties " didn't appeal or Suit you? Wasn't it?

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It appears, Dr. Watson, (you do enjoy watching mystery detective stories.. ) Don't you?
Hope you got your aerial adjusted. Your dirty washing might just come out cleaner than you expected. White as snow, with those dwars on the floor, or maybe round our knees.
Now, now children, please.
Allow me to savour this glorious sunny day in my sweet delight of the night.

This is a very delectable flavour you presented,
Anton...... Sorry, too many ions to continue this tonight. May i have the pleasure of your company tomorrow, without lying eyes?x

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Hi Louise - I've just read your 'samples' (that sounds too medical) and really enjoyed them.

I've eaten too many words
and the glut of shameful silences
is swallowing my tongue.

That especially. Ooh - and 'Daisychain Summer' too. Very real.

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You're my first, you're my last.
You're my everything.
And i'd give you my last Rolo too.xxx

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Original item by Richard Brooks

Love The Hood, I really like the way it looks written down as well as how it sounds when you perform it. Gem :)

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thanks Antonioni, I will be cutting it down a bit make it tight and compact.

have you any audio I can listen to, do you record your stuff. You are always making these vinyette (my word :-) observations , yay!

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"Your fine hair sways like sea-grass".

This is wonderful imagery and compliments the rest of a well constructed and heart felt piece.

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Original item by Carol Falaki

nope cant get an actual link to hotlink

perhaps try cut and paste
i find it really really difficult to get my point across sometimes

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nope cant get an actual link to hotlink

perhaps try cut and paste
i find it really really difficult to get my point across sometimes

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http://www.petecrompton.com/mediaGallery.html

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http://www.petecrompton.com/mediaGallery.html

try that link then choose audio tab, scroll down to 'killing grounds'

sorry about that!

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"In the Ning Nang Nong" ... very reminiceint of that one and fair to say I understood yours just as much.

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Hi, i don't feel good about this one. I'm here to ask you a huge favour.
I'd like to evolve a poem based on the line i loved in one of your blogs. "savour the day and seize the sunshine." It's just a seedling at the moment.
Before i go ahead with it, i need to ask for your kind permission in the understanding that it will be used to uplift an oppression with a little humour.
A few days ago, i blogged something which offended someone. I retracted it as soon as i possibly could.
I was suitably ashamed. So much so that i removed myself from the "game." ( as everyone sees it.)
Thankyou for giving me this opportunity to express my feelings. I think you'll understand why i just can't comment on this blog of yours.
Love Janet.x

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Comment is about Have you seen him? Slam style (blog)

Original item by Neil Francis Brooks

I like this one. You do need to read it with the title as I saw this not as one person but many people that get up and speak at a slam event.

It's a game. Which label does this "performer" fit?

I'm chuckling.

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I stumbled on that word as well. Longer than the other two I got a little lost in the fragmentation this time, couldn't hold an image together all the way though. The washig of the words over me had a very pleasant effect but I can't admit to understanding you this time.

Keep on posting though... I might get it in the end.

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This still doesn't sit right with me!
But i just can't put my finger on what is wrong about it.
I'm sorry. I'm taking up valuable space with all these comments, leaving little room for anyone else to breathe. Very unlike me! I prefer to breathe life back in to people.
Janet.

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You certainly have a style of your own, which is a good thing. I like this one more that the other one.

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Ahh the infamous B&B sink at 2am when it too cold to wander down a corridor and your too asleep to get dressed first.

Absolutely write... and keep on writing. There is something cathartic about letting it all spew out onto the page. From angry rant to deepest desires.

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Were you watching "Secret Life of a Call Girl" last night to inspire this one? Maybe not ... the ending is one of loss and touching (in a non physical sense)

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This painting reminds me of Jesus. It's the hands more than anything else. They remind me of a picture which used to hang on our church wall, showing him bearing the cross.
It actually goes against our religion, as a true spiritualist is supposed to have personal responsibility, meaning they take responsibility for their own actions.Bad, Evil, Good. whatever.
So, naturally being human, we are open to carrying a whole lot of guilt around with us. Baggage. We beg forgiveness from God because humans sometimes play on that fact.
Creating conflict within and all around as we struggle to maintain how we "try" to live.

Thankyou for giving me this opportunity to express my thoughts through your writing.
Peace be yours, always. Janet.xxx


I hate picking up on spelling mistakes but i have difficulty understanding whether "fleers" means "flees" or even possibly "seers."

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p.s. After my first comment, i wanted to erase my name but i couldn't get back in to actually do it. So i added this p.s. for good measure.

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Sounds like a horrible person. I wonder why he does that?
Surely there's a much better and nicer man below the surface. Maybe he just needs someone to show they care, to bring out the best in him.
I'd like to think so anyway.

Your in-put was rockin' though. That's for sure.
Not sure "rockin' was the right word to use but there you go. Just my opinion, for what it's worth. Janet.

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Aw, i like this. It reminds me of a wonderful kiddies program called "alphabet zoo." I want to put the beautiful colours it conjures up in my mind, into strung up sentences. All the letters joined up beautifully, as they should be.

p.s. your friend in the picture is looking mighty handsome with his dickie bow tie.
Thankyou so much for this magical mystery tour. Janet. xxx

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Some good advice here but being a female, it's not quite as easy than it is for a male to "piss in the sink."
I'd be interested to know though. Are you one of those rare male species who at least has the decency to pour some sweet scented detergent around the basin afterwards, then gently rinse it clean, so as not to scratch the protective surface?
As for me, i do enjoy writing in the sunlight too. Especially after a shower, when i can see a rainbow or two.
Thankyou very much for some very good advice. To one of the many new poets on this site. It's a valuable contribution! xx Janet.

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HI Antonio, This is wonderful, love how you put it together and the words at play!

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Hi Antonioni,
I just can't watch that program. It's an immediate turn off for me, but now I'm glad it is on tv otherwise I would never have had the pleasure of reading your 'a spoonful of sugar' above.

Thanks for your comments on waterbirth.

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Hi John, good to see you in Wigan, I really enjoyed it. I like this poem, good pic too! cheers Jeff

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Thanks Guys. I'm chuffed with your comments. I was a midwife for many years, so as well as having two daughters of my own I have been fortunate to be with many women while they birthed their babies. Every birth was amazing.
It sounds like your partners were fortunate to have you there with them. The support of someone you love is vital.

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I'm laughing here having read your samples. Thanks for the add on MySpace, btw. I'm considering a short run self publishing stint myself for friends and interested victims. Not quite in your league... yet.

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I've seen a few episode and each time one word comes to mind begining with w and I switch over. These are supposed to be high fliers? Hardly an ounce of common sense between'em but ego's that could fill a concert hall. Thanks for the commentary.

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For me, though the pain is mentioned it is almost just in passing as the joy of meeting the baby, you have know so long already, the natural endorphines and hormones quickly rushing in to damped the pain and make you forget the worst of it. Great write, as a father of two, present at both, it's an experience I'm glad I didn't miss and I would of changed places.

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Original item by Carol Falaki

I'm sure time does take a break now and then. Usually when we are younger waiting for Father Christmas or Birthdays. Good write, enjoyed.

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I thought time had stopped in Wigan!
This is very clever Mr Togher.
(You're up early)

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I find myself reading your daily sonnets with pleasure. I agree with the Warhol comment on the Apprentice. Most of them end up on tv, clinging by the teeth to that weird pretty hand of fame. Also, I think this is the first time I've seen Bros referenced in a poem...

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Hi Carol, you have described wonderfully the joy of what can be a messy business, I know i was there, but wouldn't swap places! Thanks for sharing, best wishes Jeff

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Original item by Carol Falaki

Hi Alison, what a beautiful tribute to your friend, thanks for sharing Jeff

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Original item by Alison Mary Dunn

Hi, my name is Melissa, and I'm a TVaholic. If TV were to die tomorrow, then hours would be sent in writing, but with TV still bringing my favorite shows to me, time is lost to them.

Love your stuff. :)

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All the Photographs are by Gemma O'Neill except the ones of her. The top one of Gemma is by Paul Blackburn and the bottom one by Kate Hartree.

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Photos by John Togher

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Hello, Antonio

It sounds like a problem with the cable for Internet connection. That also occurs here as well. At times, it takes longer then one day.
I guess for the time being you still were able to compose new write in spite of the temporary blurred vision. You made a point in your poetry… Twist about technology in general. It shows that the gadgets are prone to failure.

Thank you,
Zuzanna

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Suicide is a shock to everyone left behind and those of us left can't help but feel responsible for not doing more. Nicely written tribute by one who was left, I feel it.

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