HI, Philip

You are amazing with your creativity for the Valentine's Day!!
Great poem and lots of pictures to envision in your write. At times love is a strange thing.

Enjoyed reading your creative write!

Happy Valentine's ...Zuzanna

Comment is about Val ate Mine (blog)

Original item by Phil Golding

"Stuck Unsaid" is a new favourite which I've bookmarked. If ever you get yourself over to perth, Western Australia - I run a monthly Poetry event in the City and would love to have your perform your work!
I like your style!

Comment is about Louise Fazackerley (poet profile)

Original item by Louise Fazackerley

I absolutely agree with Louise (above)!
Good stuff: this poem's like a good short film script - succinct with plotpoints 1, 2, 3 and a powerful punchline.

Comment is about Soul (article)

sorry for typographical error.the word 'soul' is what i wanted not 'solu'.read on hey!

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too many solu seekers in the world today.talking of heaven and hell with so much conviction that one would be forgiven for thinking that they have been there already.the poem's universality is striking!i live and work in zimbabwe.am a zimbabwean who has been harangued also by these holier than thou people.this poem reminds me of this woman who tried to convert my dad to her christianity when he was on his death bed and could hardly comprehend the warped questioning that he was subjected to.spare me!

Comment is about Soul (article)

The photo is of me :

a) taking on half a pound of cherry tomatoes single handed and showing them who's boss?
b) discussing Wittgensteinian dialectics with half a pound of cherry tomatoes?
c) Asking half a pound of cherry tomatoes how they'd like to be dressed?

Answers on a post card etc

Comment is about The Long Good Friday (blog)

Original item by Dave Morgan

Needs saying Mal well done, of course Islam is not alone in providing fundamentalist zealots the power to rule by intimidation and superstition. I had a fair amount of that from the Christian Brothers. Let's all pray for an end to religion.

Dave

Comment is about Bear Facts (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

I guess Sophie I am a believer in the spirtual although I am not sure I believe in a conventional God I think any God would be very much beyond the conventional and may well see beyond Good and evil or positive and negative as I like to call them as the God that I believe knows our actions and why even we didn't them (causality).

But ultimately this poem was meant as a kind of text poem for people who find hope and meaning in the everyday books lyrics in songs etc and make their own way in the world and their own philopsophy!

Comment is about can you look beyond the Shallow? (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

Thanks Moxy, I just saw this and have done a bit of adding and editing, You saw it too soon.
Love back from your sister

Comment is about Carol Falaki (poet profile)

Original item by Carol Falaki

Hi there, Carol. These are terrific.
Love from your sister,

Comment is about Carol Falaki (poet profile)

Original item by Carol Falaki

HI, Daniel

Yes you can find answer to each of these questions. Your poem is deep and has a spiritual tone in it!

"Can you find hope in times of madness?
to bring you through your despair
can you find strength and guidance
in the books over there
can you find faith
in actions good works and deeds done"

There is always a solution to each problem. Your poem shines. Very profound and thought provoking...Thank you for sharing...Zuzanna

Comment is about can you look beyond the Shallow? (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

HI Daniel,This is very nice! Yes I can see,Things are getting bad in this world and it seems it will get worse. But Faith in God will see us all through this.

Comment is about can you look beyond the Shallow? (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

Richard,
I love what you wrote on Zuzannas profile about the Doors, I think Jim Morrisons is certainly one of the best poet and songwriters of the 21st century - good to have some one who recognises such talent - good luck with your work - I look forward to reading more of your poetry.
xxxxx

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Richard,

The poem you created it's interesting. Just to write something out of a comment...That's very clever! It brought a smile on my face reading this...Zuzanna

Comment is about "Look at that floor!" (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hello Richard

I have found your writings interesting and diverse.Your ideas to create a poem comes from different life experiences. At times perhaps observing people... Etc... This is great point as it gives the reader a choice to learn something new from each of your poems. You have way with words which is great gift! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for the comment you recently left on my latest write. The poem is based on my own life experience. Great Intuition !!
Thank you ...Zuzanna

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

Original item by Richard Brooks

your welcome! its come out of a joke between mates, he worked at a casi and the cleaner would walk around saying "look at that floor" in a high pitched, irish accent!

Comment is about "Look at that floor!" (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hi Lauretta, where do you perform this stuff, it would be interesting to see your set, I like what you've put on the blog but I imagine it's even better live.

Dave

Comment is about Motor Mouth (blog)

I like this poem very much, it reminds me of some work a friend did. thanks

Comment is about Motor Mouth (blog)

sweethearts! what can I say.
Zuzanna! you hit the nail there with the fantasy and reality ideas. I hoped to paint a picture of the seedy. I think you have seen it...

Clarissa - thanks. Hey I wonder who your friend is....spooky...ok so you have those heels, mmmm they are nice aren't they? I love the height they give...the power.

and Darren Thomas- well you are a Prince charming with your words young man. Well spotted on my multi layers.

I must say the candy metaphor I had not recognised......

thanks guys and girls

Comment is about steel tip toe (blog)

HI, Pete

Sad and thought provoking poem. You have expressed a lot of emotions in this one.
Tormented soul you are in this write.
Quite Challenging poem for a reader.

Thank you...Zuzanna

Comment is about Yes said the note (blog)

Hello Richard,

Such life. You have expressed life as it happens.
Floor can get that way at times. It is strong commanding poem.

"fearing my life I did as she said
later, she called me into the lounge
and with a strong voice
"look at that floor!"
what is wrong I asked?
suckering suckatatz! its unholy and unhomely,
to which I sensationally replied
"look at that floor!"

Interesting twist in the conversation.
Thank you...Zuzanna

Comment is about "Look at that floor!" (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Lauretta~ The poem does give another thought. It made me bring one more comment. Who has the right to judge anyone about their how they dress and wear the cloths they love. Or better yet the style of their life. So many thinks you have packed in this wonderful write.
Well done!!

Comment is about steel tip toe (blog)

Me too! This is what, for me, poetry is about: capturing the essence of an idea in a few words. Here it is done with such humour, too. I love the last (punch) line.

Comment is about Soul (article)

thank you Darren, Zuzanna, and Pete for you comments and encouragement.

I wrote this poem for my sister.

Belinda

Comment is about Sister (blog)

Original item by Belinda

Lines within lines within lines within lines
Lines within lines within lines within lines
Lines within lines within lines within lines
Lines within lines within lines within lines

Mr. Crompton is finding his voice again. Fan - tastic. Ooh, by the way Peter. I shall be at the thirsty scholar on Monday. After all, by coincidence, i shall be a Thirsty Scholar too! Good luck and see you and Scott and Gus Monday.

Comment is about I am book (blog)

Great poem Richard. There is a typo that stopped me in my tracks (dessert) but i got around it! I enjoy reading your work. Just be mindful of those little typo's.
Keep writing...

Comment is about Kingdom Of The Black Hole: Act 2 (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Comment is about Kingdom Of The Black Hole: Act 2 (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

The beauty of reading any good poem for the first time that it flows almost effortlessly. I didn't have to re-read as i was reading for the first time. The words just flowed, nothing jarred and it was an altogether, pleasant reading experience. Beautiful.

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Hi - I read this as a sort of death. Although i do seem to have a fixation for it at the moment!
"These are your guests,
Set me a place,
Though I may be a while"
It's as if a soul has been guided toward heaven by yourself or another. The acceptance that heaven or an afterlife exists and the resignation that you too will perhaps one day be with them.
Excellent poem Richard

Comment is about The Journey (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Belinda - this is very intimate, very profound and has such a gentle feeling when you read. Super writing.

Comment is about Sister (blog)

Original item by Belinda

Ooh, forgot to mention the, or what I perceive as the multilayered writing.
"Confident she chews candy for a buzz..."
Hoorah.

Comment is about steel tip toe (blog)

I enjoyed this one. Very aware of social prejudice and the idiots who call themselves human.
"Her staccato pace
Accelerates
As she gains confidence
And celebrates her high heel master class
success"
Like this bit especially...

Comment is about steel tip toe (blog)

you are the greatest mark. we love you

Comment is about Mark Underwood (poet profile)

Original item by Mark Underwood

Hello Belinda~Beautiful poem!!
Well written with the visual reflection of those two identical trees added a lot of imagination to your write. Very enjoyable piece to read. Great use of words! The poem fascinates because you gave life to those involved.

Enjoyed reading!
Thank you...Zuzanna

Comment is about Sister (blog)

Original item by Belinda

HI< Richard~Beautifully written thought provoking mysterious poem. It kept me interested from the beginning to the end as I wanted to find out the total reflection from your words.Was not able to guess what you were trying to tell the reader. "Mystery"...Thank you...Zuzanna

Comment is about The Journey (blog)

Original item by Richard Brooks

Hello Lauretta~ What a wonderful poem this is!
Fantasy mixed witha picture from a real world. The poem hs been excellent as the picture
I imagined looking great. Loved this stanza...Smile.

"A close escape from an aging man
pervert
Forgotten what to do
With it
shame"

The sound of the shoes on the sidewalk...
The fetish you mentioned very intriguing.
Lovely write ,,,GREAT POEM!!

Thank you...Zuzanna

Comment is about steel tip toe (blog)

HI lauretta,I love the poem and the pic is perfect! I have shoes like that, what fun, and its perfect that they are on top of a mans shirt box.You look much like a friend of mine. Take care Clarissa

Comment is about steel tip toe (blog)

Clarissa and Richard
my thanks to you

Comment is about clever and crafted (blog)

well good it said yes. nice poem!

Comment is about Yes said the note (blog)

nice poem

Comment is about clever and crafted (blog)

this is lovely Belinda.
So often in life the bonding with another, deep.

I like the geisha footsteps. very gentle.

I like the photo too.

Comment is about Sister (blog)

Original item by Belinda

Thankyou Zuzanna and Mel for your comments on my poem.

I wrote this poem because as humans we often punish ourselves, beat ourselves up about the most trivial of things, and we are only hurting ourselves and in the process I feel that this takes us further away from out true self, and we can become detached from others'.

Thank you again

Belinda x :))

Comment is about Today my mind (blog)

Original item by Belinda

great dark poem, the sort of words I like to write, nice one,

Comment is about clever and crafted (blog)

hmmm I have becom what I hate Dave
Fence sitters are like itching powder.
they shout
but the polarised voices
most often
are the louder ones.

Comment is about I am book (blog)

Nice poem Daniel but shouldn't it be called synthesis, after all that's what a thesis and antithesis produce innit?

Comment is about Antithesis (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

Daniel

This is such a clever poem. I love the line "I'll be the antithesis to your thesis"...wonderful, wonderful.

Mel
xx

Comment is about Antithesis (blog)

Original item by Daniel Hooks

Thanks Dave

Apart from poets, I think I might choose a donkey and a couple of camels for company when I celebrate.

Might get a camel to put a red nose on!

Comment is about Bah Humbug (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Hi Honey, I hate myself for this as I'm always wittering on about the genius of young people but I was shocked to see your pic as I figured that poem was written by a much older man, please don't take that as an insult - I think it's cause the character in the poem seems so much older - I don't know I think maybe because of all the religous references in some ways I pictured Jesus talking to Mary Magdelain. I look forward to reading your other stuff - I just read this poem again and every time I find something new in there which is the mark of a good poet!
Good luck with it all.xxx

Comment is about Chris Heidtbrink (poet profile)

Original item by Chris Heidtbrink

Simple Mal

Leave yr family, don't buy a tree, don't eat turkey, stay up all night, don't share your house with a donkey, avoid the path of dusky potentates (and the camel shit), and don't celebrate anything involving other people. A perfect recipe for mid-winter contentment. Most of it's worked for me (other than the other people bit)

Dave

Comment is about Bah Humbug (blog)

Original item by Malpoet

Peter,say what you mean and get off the fence

Tee hee. nice one.
Dave

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