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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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Stephen Atkinson

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 10:45

Totally agree, John. Even my daughter, at the grand old age of 26, says the world's gone mad!

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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 10:26

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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Russell Jacklin

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 09:17

agreed Stephen, let us hope

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John Coopey

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 09:17

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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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 08:58

Thank you, KJ. Yes, it's sad to see how all opposition has been crushed in Russia.

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kJ Walker

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 08:34

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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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 07:46

I think I probably do, John. At least in my ideal world.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 07:40

I love the way this flows seamlessly, Hélène. A hopeful, reassuring poem.

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kJ Walker

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 07:40

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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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 07:30

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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Stephen Gospage

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 07:22

'The droplets of his grace' - beautiful, Keith.

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Russell Jacklin

Thu 23rd Feb 2023 07:21

You and me both Reggie, but Putin's rhetoric is certainly pointing that way

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Adam Whitworth

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 20:25

Good advice

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 17:17

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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Stephen Gospage

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 17:12

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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Nigel Astell

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 14:37

Within his path
love and prayer
heart to beat
soul to live.❤

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Hélène

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 13:46

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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M.C. Newberry

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 13:44

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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Reggie's Ghost

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 13:30

Your last verse JD sent a shiver down my spine!

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Sunshine

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 04:49

Exactly Nigel. To be one with God almighty is the biggest joy of life. ❤

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keith jeffries

Wed 22nd Feb 2023 00:15

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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John Coopey

Tue 21st Feb 2023 22:48

Thankyou, Charlotte. And thanks for the Like, Holden and Aisha.

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Graham Sherwood

Tue 21st Feb 2023 21:05

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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Charlotte Dawn Waring

Tue 21st Feb 2023 20:52

This might just be my new favorite song. 😊

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Charlotte Dawn Waring

Tue 21st Feb 2023 20:42

Simple yet powerful.

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Charlotte Dawn Waring

Tue 21st Feb 2023 20:38

Same.

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kJ Walker

Tue 21st Feb 2023 17:23

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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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 16:46

Indeed, John.

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John Coopey

Tue 21st Feb 2023 16:41

Hope in the carnage, Stephen.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 16:40

A timely plea, Hugh.

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John Coopey

Tue 21st Feb 2023 16:39

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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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 16:36

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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M.C. Newberry

Tue 21st Feb 2023 14:56

Like Bob Dylan on Librium! 😉 But I like it for all that.

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Hélène

Tue 21st Feb 2023 14:16

Really really good. Inexpressible sorrow, but still--love & hope. Thanks Stephen for your Ukraine poems.

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John Marks

Tue 21st Feb 2023 14:09

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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Nigel Astell

Tue 21st Feb 2023 13:41

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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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Tue 21st Feb 2023 11:37

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"!




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John Coopey

Tue 21st Feb 2023 09:11

Thankyou, Stephen. We are, indeed, the Golden Generation.

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 09:08

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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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 08:45

Thanks, KJ. I checked it out. An absolute gem and very seventies. Yes, it does sound like Kenny.

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kJ Walker

Tue 21st Feb 2023 08:22

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

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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 07:46

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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Stephen Gospage

Tue 21st Feb 2023 07:40

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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Nigel Astell

Tue 21st Feb 2023 01:22

Yourself wellcomes
all before
never alone
rejoicing birth
footsteps taken
never ever alone.❤

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Mystique twinkle

Tue 21st Feb 2023 00:08

Just Wow❤

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Mystique twinkle

Mon 20th Feb 2023 23:51

Thank you all : )

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keith jeffries

Mon 20th Feb 2023 19:17

I'll drink a schooner of medium dry to this. Another brilliant poem Kev. Thanks indeed.
Keith

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Mon 20th Feb 2023 16:27

Cheers Yvonne for your comment on "The Paint and the Past"
Appreciated.
Tommy

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tommyfazz@yahoo.com

Mon 20th Feb 2023 16:24

Cheers MC for your comment on "Paint and the Past"
Appreciated.

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