Totally agree, John. Even my daughter, at the grand old age of 26, says the world's gone mad!
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It would appear that because of Copywright law, the unbowdlerised Roald Dahl books will not even be available via the Gutenberg Project.
This has truly frightening implications for the whole of the literary world, for our freedom of speech and artistic expression.
And we thought we could put the book-burnings of Bebelplatz (originally Platz am Opernhaus) behind us!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_book_burnings
"Where they burn books, they will ultimately also burn people."
–Heinrich Heine (1823)
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agreed Stephen, let us hope
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Quite the glasshouse flower I am, Kevin.
Yes, it didn’t quite work out as he intended.
And thanks for the Likes, Uilleam and Stephen.
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Thank you, KJ. Yes, it's sad to see how all opposition has been crushed in Russia.
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Another thoughtful well written piece. It was sickening to see Putin on the news parading out his "heros". And the people of Russia really do seem to be taken in by his narrative.
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I think I probably do, John. At least in my ideal world.
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I love the way this flows seamlessly, Hélène. A hopeful, reassuring poem.
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John.
I never realised what a sensitive soul you are. I promise never to call you an "ugly cunt" again.
I remember a certain person at an open mic describing a little black girl, he didn't want to say "black" for fear of offending so used the term "negro" instead.
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A very effective poem, Russell. It's a frightening time at the moment. Let's hope that even Putin will not feel able to take the final step.
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'The droplets of his grace' - beautiful, Keith.
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You and me both Reggie, but Putin's rhetoric is certainly pointing that way
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As a subscriber, I had heard about this. It is really sad. Although not all the content was to my taste, Ambit was always a good read and encouraged challenging work. Briony Bax was kind enough to publish my poetry when she was the poetry editor of the New European, a post which is sadly no more.
My thanks to everyone involved and best wishes.
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Thank you, Graham and Keith, for your kind comments. We are now approaching the first anniversary of this terrible war and there seems to be no let up. As you say, Putin seems hell bent on continuing his delusional path, one which is littered with all sorts of danger for humankind. So, as you say, there seems no alternative to providing Ukraine with weapons to defeat his troops, in spite of the horrendous cost in terms of human lives.
And my thanks to Aisha, Holden, Stephen, K Lynn, John C and John K for the support.
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Within his path
love and prayer
heart to beat
soul to live.❤
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Love this! Yes, writing is so wonderful for the heart & mind. Thanks Aisha for this lovely ode to sitting in nature, getting uplifted, & then writing,
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The closure of such a venerable part of poetic life is always to be mourned. Yet poetry survives and that is always a cause for
celebration and continued optimism. Congratulations and appreciation are extended for what has been achieved. Take a bow as you withdraw behind time's descending curtain..
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Your last verse JD sent a shiver down my spine!
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Exactly Nigel. To be one with God almighty is the biggest joy of life. ❤
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Stephen, once again you take the reader to the reality of this conflict. It breaks my heart to see such indiscriminate killing. I agree with Graham's comment about Putin, the serial killer and his nodding brainwashed audience of sycophants.
A really good poem with a magnetic quality
Thanks
Keith
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Thankyou, Charlotte. And thanks for the Like, Holden and Aisha.
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You have a very incisive way of portraying this horrible mess in Ukraine. How waiting for loved ones to come home (no matter what their age) is such an anxious experience in normal life, let alone in a war zone, crystallises this piece perfectly. Great talent Stephen.
PS: having seen the deranged idiot Putin making a two-hour speech to the converted tonight, I am convinced now that he must be 'pushed' out of Ukraine. Nothing less will work.
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This might just be my new favorite song. 😊
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Thanks Uilleam, I never thought about "fill year boots", I may have to rewrite the ending, as the current one seems a bit lame.
I always find the etymology of words interesting, and so many of our phrases have a naval origin.
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Hope in the carnage, Stephen.
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A timely plea, Hugh.
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I would imagine Bob Geldof has changed his mind about Mondays now he’s 71, MC.
And thanks for the Like, Steve.
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Thank you so much, Hélène. I appreciate your kind comment. Yes, a sad anniversary is approaching. And my thanks to Nigel and Steve.
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Like Bob Dylan on Librium! 😉 But I like it for all that.
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Really really good. Inexpressible sorrow, but still--love & hope. Thanks Stephen for your Ukraine poems.
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Thank you Moonlight, Aisha, Holden & Stephen. This poem has passed through several iterations over the years. It is finished now.
“Long enough have you dream’d contemptible dreams,
Now I wash the gum from your eyes,
You must habit yourself to the dazzle of the light
and of every moment of your life” Walt Whitman, 'Leaves of grass'
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Beaten Before You Start
Growing up is hard enough
dealing with this yourself
trying trying to understand
those explaining are themselves
working with little knowledge - - -
making this book so uplifting
for those suffering right now.
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A well told story kJ. Love it, #
About the expression: fill yer boots lads!
Hope you don't mind my posting this-it may be doubtful:
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/7139/what-is-the-etymology-and-meaning-of-fill-your-boots
At the HMS Victory museum in Portsmouth UK, you can buy a thick leather cup lined with pitch. This is a replica of the sailor's mug used on board in Nelson's time, and it was used (among other things) for the rum ration when issued. This cup is called a "boot", and when things were good and you got an extra rum ration, sailors were told "Fill Yer Boots"!
Comment is about Armadillo... Draught British Sherry (blog)
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Thankyou, Stephen. We are, indeed, the Golden Generation.
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Thank you, Graham and John. Yes, like you, I am always aware that nature will win out at some stage. And it is alarming, but also reassuring in a way, to see how quickly it reasserts itself when left to its own devices.
I hope you won the battle with the floor, Graham. I feel your pain.
Allotments, eh, John? A labour of love. Like you I enjoy seeing them.
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Thanks, KJ. I checked it out. An absolute gem and very seventies. Yes, it does sound like Kenny.
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Thanks John, Keith and Stephen.
Bazaar as it may sound this is just about a true story.
The advert had a song loosely copying Tony Christie's " is this the way to Amarillo". And the voiceover sounded a bit like Kenny Everett. There is a clip of it on YouTube but I'm not savvy enough to copy it into here
Comment is about Armadillo... Draught British Sherry (blog)
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Another masterpiece, KJ. Loved it. That wasn't the one Orson Welles used to advertise, was it? Him or Arthur Mullard.
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A cracker, John. Mind you, our generation might have had the best of quiet Mondays too, what with hybrid working, the four-day week coming etc.
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Yourself wellcomes
all before
never alone
rejoicing birth
footsteps taken
never ever alone.❤
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I'll drink a schooner of medium dry to this. Another brilliant poem Kev. Thanks indeed.
Keith
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Cheers Yvonne for your comment on "The Paint and the Past"
Appreciated.
Tommy
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Cheers MC for your comment on "Paint and the Past"
Appreciated.
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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Thu 23rd Feb 2023 11:04
Thomas the Tank Engine is now the Anthropomorphised Engine.
The Fat Controller is now the Controller of > than Average Mass.
The Thin Controller-yes there is one- is now the Controller of < than AV Mass.
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