Thanks, Kevin. It was a bugger to sing and play. Luckily I have the voice of an angel.
Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Very much enjoyed. This is beautiful, Trevor.
Comment is about Those Nights We Danced (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
A belter.
I don't remember it from first time round, so thanks for reposting.
Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Scarcely “working”, Uilleam. Merely taking plenty of money from the pockets of companies in return for letting them know what I think. The joke being they could have heard what I thought down the pub for free. “By hand and brain” as the Labour Party would say.
Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I think this poem sums up the old expression "I'm alright Jack" and an inability to empathize within society. Most of us can be manipulated by what most affects us, and we have to live with a wide variety of what's acceptable and rejectable without going completely bonkers.
Ray
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Have I got the picture right? Is it:
...wearing nothing upon my fiery head but a mudstained hat?
or wearing nothing but a mudstained hat...?😊
............................................................................................Yours respectfully.
Comment is about Wild Woman (20.) (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
How very dare you John Coopey!
Working all those years just so you can enjoy your pension.
Why don't you just do the decent thing and stop being a "Burden on the State!
Thank God for "Working 'til you drop" -now literally coming to a workplace near you!😟
Comment is about I JUST LOVE MONDAYS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Let me know when and where, Jordyn. I'll sell a few tickets.
Comment is about Wild Woman (20.) (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
Wildernesses comes in all shapes and sizes.
Equally, I love to see allotments; there's something deeply noble about a little man both battling and harnessing nature.
Comment is about For Sale (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Isn’t it strange how we covet a tidy garden ourselves but also equally relish seeing a near unspoilt wilderness (not that many exist these days) when we go for walks and such.
Personally I like to see where buildings have been built and where tiny weeds/flowers are springing up through the cracks. Makes me realise that nature will win out after we are all gone!
Thank you for this piece Stephen, which I missed on Saturday whilst fighting with a new wooden floor in the spare bedroom. Could be inspiration there? Well done!
Comment is about For Sale (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Hello Richard.
I've just come across your profile, and the title of this post caught my eye because of current events.
Thank you for your poem, which makes for harrowing reading in its stark statement of facts.
We in the UK smugly and complacently forget -at our peril- that during the last 70 + years, politicians within the UK government-including women-have been complicit in cosying up to murderous totalitarian regimes, in the Americas and in many other parts of the world.
To those who point accusing fingers at "Socialism", I say that word means nothing more to me than putting into practice the original, unperverted-I stress the latter 2 words- message of Jesus, and of many other such prophets.
Comment is about Memorial Day in Moscow (blog)
Original item by Richard Hartley
I admire the breadth and ambition of this, Rob. A fantastic read.
Comment is about drowning in brain waves (blog)
Original item by Rob Cohen
A very fine poem, Trevor.
Comment is about Those Nights We Danced (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Prayers help relax the multitasking mind. Beautifully expressed. 💕
Comment is about Thinking (blog)
Original item by Hélène
Contentment and peace is the food heavenly for souls that love Almighty. Thanks for the heart Nigel❤
Comment is about Looks aren't deceptive (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
mirror glass cannot reveal
spirit kindled soul
strong faith brings forth
a moonlight smile
masking all hidden inside.
Comment is about Looks aren't deceptive (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
I am incredibly late in posting this since I just figured out how things work on here, BUT, thank you so much for your comment on ‘One year, daddy’ 😇
I appreciate your understanding and acknowledgement with grief. It’s truly still a battle each and every day.
May you continue finding comfort in writing 💗
Comment is about Brenda Wells (poet profile)
Original item by Brenda Wells
I am incredibly late in posting this since I just figured out how things work on here, BUT, thank you so much for your comment on ‘One year, daddy’ 😇
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
I just figured things out on here despite having an account for so long LOL
I’m so sorry for the extended delay but thank you so much for your comment on ‘Just Breathe’ 🙌
Comment is about Sunshine (poet profile)
Original item by Sunshine
My thanks to Nigel, Russell, Hélène, K Lynn, Holden and Rudyard.
Comment is about For Sale (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you Uilleam and Hélène for the interesting discussion. The subject of this poem was the brutal, indiscriminate nature of war. I can see that many events will play a part in leading up to a war and I can well understand that Russia saw itself as being humiliated by the West in the 1990s, which led to the coming of Putin. But ultimately the decision to invade Ukraine was unprovoked and was a brutal manifestation of delusions of grandeur.
And my thanks to Pete, Rudyard and Mystique for the support.
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
U. O. C thanks for the heart. 🌷
Comment is about Reflections of my soul (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
In my poems Nigel's footprints are always seen. Fate is a beautiful thing that can ever happen to anybody❤
Comment is about Reflections of my soul (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Definitely Nigel. Friendship and love go hand in hand. 💕
Comment is about Worlds together (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
I've had a read of that article Hélène, and found it interesting and enlightening.
I've been making honest attempts to understand what is the root of this conflict, without jumping to kneejerk conclusions.
Thank you to all who work for peace in whatever way you can: sometimes people such as me just have to live with our impotence-frustrating as it is.
💓
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
For those interested in psychology of tyrants, here's an article on Putin that I found insightful. https://www.pacesconnection.com/blog/how-vladimir-putin-s-childhood-is-affecting-us-all
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for looking in Holden, Hugh and Stephen A.
Keep thinking positive Uilleam, it may never happen!
I did pull out all the stops Helene admittedly, bit carried away, Thanks for reading (some patience required).
I'm glad you took the long look Stephen, always nice to hear you tuning in!
Ray
Comment is about GOODBYE OLD SUN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Perhaps I should make myself clearer.
The targetting of civilians is indefensible.
The invasion of Ukraine is indefensible.
Why has it happenned?
Does Putin view a Ukraine within NATO as an existential threat to Russia?
If he does, why is that so?
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for the clarification Greg.
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
There's no plagiarism issue here, of course. Many people have adapted the original words over the years. The main sentiment continues to ring true, and needs to be passed on, from generation to generation.
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Hi Reggie's Ghost.
As far as poetry's concerned, I'm mainly self-taught and have very little knowledge of copyright law.
To reproduce someone's poetry -whether or not it's within copyright- and to deliberately pass it off as one's own is clearly dishonest. If it is within copyright, that's probably unlawful.
As for music, I would imagine the permission to commercially use someone else's work which is within copyright -say in an advert-whether or not it was accompanied by one's own words, would involve a hefty fee.
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
I suppose I'm thinking of TV jingles for example where they use a familiar pop tune and change some of the words.
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
Sorry Reggie's Ghost, I don't understand your question.
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
If anyone is interested in teaching children to write poetry, my son has co-written a book with Michael. It's called
Michael Rosen's poetry videos: how to get children writing and performing poems too
They started it together before he became ill, and finished it soon after he got better. (Sorry for the unashamed plug)
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Sensational, Ralph. Love it!
Comment is about Friday Night at Zhivago’s (blog)
Original item by Ralph Dartford
Beautifully written, Chris. A pleasure to read.
Comment is about Life Tercets (blog)
Original item by Chris Armstrong
Michael Rosen's ordeal after contracting Covid was truly horrible and it is wonderful that he has been able to bounce back (in spite of the awful physical consequences of his illness) and continue writing. I am looking forward to this new book - the poem 'Physio' is very moving.
The early stages of Covid were difficult for givernments. I remember wondering whether a Chinese-style lockdown could ever be implemented in the West, and it's probably true that most governments were too late in implementing restrictions. However, the Johnson government in the UK clearly delayed too long, despite having advanced warning from Italy and the rest of Europe and the subsequent oafish behaviour of the Downing Street crowd was deservedly sanctioned.
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you, Uilleam. Yes, the innocent always suffer. As to the blame, I don't think there's any real doubt.
Comment is about Snowdrops (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Sat 18th Feb 2023 02:16
These are the pertinent (yet unanswearbale?) questions, Uilleam! 😉😎
Comment is about Demigod. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
busy City people
stop then read
sounds of poetry
before moving on.😍
Comment is about City Life Symphony (blog)
Original item by Andy N
black and white
dead and gone
colour the life
heaven poem sent.
I liked this poem when you read it out at Stockport W.O.L Neil.
Comment is about Stockport - September (blog)
Original item by Neil Fawcett
Dreams become one
each piece fits
friendships bring love
never never alone
poetry your prayer
wings forever flying.❤
Comment is about Worlds together (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Sorry Graham, but I couldn't disagree with you more. The way that the pandemic was handled was beyond shambolic. The then government acted with complete contempt for human life.
The one thing that they did get right was the roll out of the vaccine, but that far from compensates for the criminal ways that they behaved.
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I agree Graham, and I can see by your tone how strongly you feel about this. It's open season for government bashing these days, but without their actions on supporting businesses and individuals during the pandemic, and in developing the vaccine so quickly, we would be in a much sorrier state now.
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Whilst I have some respect for Rosen as a writer, I am sick and tired of 'anyone' slagging off how the pandemic was handled. Yes there were poor decisions that with hindsight (that remarkable quality that makes us all experts/sages/etc) could have been better but we, nor he, were the ones taking those decisions. Of course he is bound to want to relate his experiences but keep off the bashing Michael, it doesn't become you. It's easy for us to be flippant about Covid now! But I remember coming out of hospital in the middle of it and being shit scared of catching it!!
Comment is about 'It's me, she said. It was the physio': Michael Rosen recounts his Covid ordeal, step by step, in new collection (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Is it just the words though?
Comment is about Jack's Story (blog)
John Coopey
Mon 20th Feb 2023 14:28
Classic, Kevin.
Comment is about Armadillo... Draught British Sherry (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker