I enjoyed this poem as I am no longer a Card sender, not since postal charges have gone through the roof. I would prefer to give any money spent on cards and stamps to a good charity which helps the homeless at Christmas. We all differ on this subject but I have noticed a decline in card sending over recent years.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about The Christmas Card (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

“Why ‘a’n’t ‘e ‘ad an early bath?”

Love i'.....glo''al stops an'all!

Comment is about RESPECT THE REFEREE (A VILLANELLE) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Had a right good laugh at the last line!

It's the thought that counts isn't it!
😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

Comment is about The Christmas Card (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

An amazing poem drawing out life's innate contradictions. Great!

Comment is about LIFE (blog)

Original item by Begum Burak

Beautiful poem Helene. Speaks volumes.

Comment is about Healing (blog)

Original item by Hélène

For now I ain't awaiting anything more 

Not that I'm ungrateful, rather my platter is full

Admirable sentiment!

Comment is about It's enough for me (blog)

Original item by N.B

💚🩸🥀😌

Comment is about LIFE (blog)

Original item by Begum Burak

Thanks Graham.

Whether or not the so-called Labour Party would have performed better is not my point.

The Tories have have been intent on the destruction of the NHS since its inception, and Blair was equally as guilty as them, saddling the NHS with astronomical amounts of debt.
For his part in that, Blair won the admiration of Thatcher, as being "probably the most formidable" Labour leader since Hugh Gaitskell.

The current Labour party bears no resemblance to the original and traditional Labour Party.
Blair, Starmer and their followers are traitors to all the Labour party once represented.

Comment is about Claps Won't Pay Bills (blog)

Hi Stephen, thanks for your message. Happy to hear that too 😃

Comment is about LIFE (blog)

Original item by Begum Burak

Hi Bethany Thanks for the message. I am happy to hear that 😃

Comment is about LIFE (blog)

Original item by Begum Burak

Thank you so much, John, your kind comment means a lot! 😎

Comment is about Casualty (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Whilst I agree with the general sentiment in this piece I honestly think the Labour Party wouldn’t have performed any better if not worse.
It’s time the NHS was taken out of the political spectrum and made an all party entity. Nobody’s football!

Comment is about Claps Won't Pay Bills (blog)

Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler

whoever is led astray by them is not wise


Oh so true.

Comment is about Wisdom (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks for that Keith.
The NHS saved my life on two occassions, at my birth in 48, the inception of the NHS, and 20 odd years ago when I got a gangrenous appendix.

Numerous operations on my hands enabled me to continue to earn a living working in the public's service.

It has been remarked that the NHS almost has the status of a religion...I would say those who are seeking to destroy it for love of money are downright evil.

Comment is about Claps Won't Pay Bills (blog)

A strident approach to pay claims in the NHS is evident in this beautifully crafted poem which is rich in its eloquence.. When I look at this government and the Tory Party one thing occurs to me "I would not piss on any of them if they were on fire." Thank you Uilleam, we are in full agreement.
Thank you
Keith

Comment is about Claps Won't Pay Bills (blog)

Thanks MC
A fool and his money are soon parted
another good one and often proven to be true.
Keith

Comment is about Wisdom (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Sexism? Could well be argued that it is "selection by dismissal
of qualities or abilities on offer". Like other "isms" it demands
rigorous examination when raised. But £10.000 is consolation.😇

Comment is about From PhD thesis on everyday sexism to award-winning poetry collection: Kim Moore wins £10,000 Forward prize (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Add "Fools seldom differ" for those so often seen in public life
today!
Where wisdom is sweet
For some, so is deceit!
P.S. I prefer "The LOVE of money is the root of all evil". Money can also be a huge
force for good.

Comment is about Wisdom (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Yahoo---it sets the scene anew
Christmas snow will always do!
But in terms of getting about:
I'd rather be inside - looking out.
(at my age) 😋

Comment is about Ho Ho Ho, We Have Snow (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A lovely poem julie. I suppose its down to personal choice and circumstance's whether or not we are happy to have it snowing
on one hand its great for the kids and traditional part of the season but then on the other hand its difficult for the elderly and roadways etc and that is the way it will always be I expect. Maybe just a fairly short period of it would be acceptable all round think.

Comment is about Ho Ho Ho, We Have Snow (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Great concept. Kim was on 6 Music last Sunday..

Comment is about From PhD thesis on everyday sexism to award-winning poetry collection: Kim Moore wins £10,000 Forward prize (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

A Poem which captures the season perfectly.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Ho Ho Ho, We Have Snow (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

being two full time doddering grinches we would rather have
NO NO NO WE DON'T WANT SNOW

Comment is about Ho Ho Ho, We Have Snow (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you, John! I appreciate that. 🙏🏻

Comment is about Gray Man (blog)

Original item by kimberly

I think women are more generally spiritual and perceptive than their male counterparts. Church congregations reflect this with a preponderance of women. Grandmothers are people who are more accepting of life's trials and this poem speaks well of them.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Healing (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Reading between the lines am I right in thinking that you are an impressionist? An intriguing poem.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about MINDLESS MEANDERINGS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

I enjoyed your journey, Keith and how you took us with you. We can't control control everything. Sometimes we have to have faith 😀👍

Comment is about All will be well (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A commentary on our times. Very impressive, Holden. 😎

Comment is about Casualty (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

I love the rhythms and subtle cadance. A fine poem, Clare.

Comment is about Aftermath (blog)

Original item by Clare

so simple - - almost casual but Oh! - so poignant - -

Comment is about Dear Santa (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

How do you love when you don’t love yourself?

I suppose that's often the hardest thing to do?

Comment is about I don't. (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

she already knows what it is

A lovely touch.

Comment is about Dear Santa (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

That 1st line really sets the scene.

In today's world it seems hard to believe the only means of transport once was our own two feet!

Comment is about TRAVEL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Uilleam LOL. Lovely response, Nativity is a rite of passage all right!😂 Thanks for the likes K.Lynn and Helene.👍

Comment is about William's First Nativity (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Anguish, frequently unseen, causes real physical symptoms.

Comment is about Betrayal (blog)

Original item by N.B

This reminds me of Julian of Norwich's

And all shall be well and
All manner of thing shall be well

Thank you.

Comment is about All will be well (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks all.

I'm mystified by people who've never been to a church in their lives, getting angry at the decline of Christianity?

All those nasty people stopping us going to church!

Comment is about Quixote's Windmills (blog)

Lovely that.
I remember my solo of "We three Kings fom Orient Tar" -or words to that effect- at primary school. Not a clue what the words meant!
Well done William!

Comment is about William's First Nativity (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Breathe in love
Breathe out love

Breaking the vicious circle.

Comment is about Every Day Alchemy (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thanks. That reminds me, I've been meaning to have another go at watercolours.

Comment is about MINDLESS MEANDERINGS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

My thanks to Bethany your 'like' is greatly appreciated -
and to Patricia and Stefan for kindly commenting.

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Thanks, Hélène. It was a different time, as they say, but it's great to see that attitudes to race and diversity have improved so much since then. Glad that you are enjoying our efforts. From the sub-zero temperatures where I am, California sounds great!

Thanks also to K Lynn.

Comment is about 'Well, you know' (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A moving poem, written with subtle rhyming and chiming, Clare. Thanks for this.

Comment is about Aftermath (blog)

Original item by Clare

Thanks so much for your lovely comments Kimberly, Stephen and Julie. Yes, it was fabulous, Julie. A real treat! 😁
I think the technical term for William is "bit-part menace," Stephen 😂
Thanks for the likes Stephen A and Flyntland 👍

Comment is about William's First Nativity (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A sad ending with hopes dashed, so beautifully written and from an aching heart.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Aftermath (blog)

Original item by Clare

True as can be imagery of those having to grin and bear it despite the misery they live in

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Totally different breed of people for sure and we see there is a hundred year old paratrooper in the news which considering the hell these guys have been through is absolutely amazing

Comment is about SQDN. LDR. GEORGE "JOHNNY" JOHNSON DFC MBE - R.I.P. (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Ah the ageless gift of nature better than any of those wrapped in xmas paper under the mess making pine dropping tree

Comment is about Dreamy Picture (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Clever take on the yuletide scenario

Comment is about Dear Santa (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

A highly descriptive poem which the reader needs to digest and compare his or her emotions with those of the poet. There is a lot to ponder her. Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about EMOTION (blog)

Original item by Jason Phillips