Hello Po, thank you for the welcome and for your kind words about my poem.

I've actually been on the site for a while but due to a technical glitch haven't been able to post anything recently, however I'm pleased to say a kind soul at WOL helpline has restored me and I hope to find my way around and read the wonderful words of likeminded people like yourself.

Hilary ?

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my wife says
if I don't behave,
I'll soon see the inside
of my grave!
?

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D, To learn more about the statues, google “Kissing Rocks Dogpatch USA “. Maybe I will write a poem about them someday!

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Welcome to the WOL family Liam! So glad you decided to share your art here among friends. I’m enjoying your collection already. Write on!

Comment is about Liam Osaneo (poet profile)

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Hi, Adam,I really enjoyed your excellent comment on 'VE Day, 2020'. And I've considered it a lot. I finally think it was the 'sound element' that dictated the word order, the slight 'mmm' of both words beginning and ending the 'idea', almost like a bracket, kind of a 'thoughtful' sound. 'War'' is a difficult vocallization to start a line. But that order has more 'elegance', I absolutely agree. Not to mention correct grammar.

Cynthia

Comment is about Adam Whitworth (poet profile)

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Nice work Queen Bee?

Comment is about Ebonie Camp (poet profile)

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Mortimer - thank you for commenting on Starfish - and welcome indeed to WOL. The world of good poetry needs you. Blessings. P ?

Comment is about MortimerBlooming (poet profile)

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Hi JC - a PS about Victor Goddard.
He experienced possibly the most famous "slip through time" ever recorded in history when in 1936 he flew over the near-derelict site
of Drem Airfield in Scotland in a heavy storm. He suddenly saw in bright sunlight a meticulously accurate vision of its airfield as it was
to be four or five years later, with the yellow monoplanes which
had not yet been invented being wheeled out by mechanics in the
brown overalls which had not yet been adopted.
In 1937 he contributed a major counter espionage coup when a
visiting delegation of German dignitaries came to Britain to seek
an alliance at the urging of the pro-German Brown House Group.
The idea was that with Britain's control of the seas and its
colonial resources, and Germany's envisaged control of Europe
(nothing new under the sun, is there??), together the two countries could rule the world. Pretending to be pro-Nazi, Goddard fed the
visiting WW1 flying ace Udet with disinformation, convincing the latter who had been entrusted with the technical plans for the new Luftwaffe that Germany should not build four-engined bombers.
Udet swallowed this but committed suicide when he realised he
had been fooled and that Britain had achieved a "bomber edge"
by building the very four-engined bomber that he Udet had been persuaded to abandon.
There are other examples of this man's amazing active life but
this is a good example ot be going on with. You are certainly on
the button about him being a man who helped save Britain.

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Thanks for reading and commenting on my poem Bully the week. Reading your work and looking at your blog I have to say I am a big fan of telling stories in poetry as well as through books and short stories . You have an engaging style and although I don't go on WOL as much as I used to I look forward to reading more of your work.

Martin

Comment is about Tricia McCallum (poet profile)

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a volcano huh?
that is really neat.
write a red hot poem!

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Thanks for commenting on that 'clucking' poem. Always good having some levity. Appreciated. P. ?

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Hi here d.k. - not sure I agree totally about the disappearance of
manners or common courtesies. I still experience them in my
dotage (maybe because of it?), but nonetheless they exist - often
accompanied by a smile that lubricates the wheels of modern life.
I keep in mind the need to display them myself and invariably get a
like response. And if I don't the effort was still worth it and who knows, the recipient may just remember later and learn from their
rebuff and "play it forward" in subsequent contact with others.
..

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Ruvi, I am the MOTHER of twins!

Comment is about Ruvi Galhena (poet profile)

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"Manners" are a thing of the past.
Along with common courtesy.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Welcome to WOL Mortimer! I am looking forward to reading more of your amazing poetry!

Comment is about MortimerBlooming (poet profile)

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I know exactly this feeling, this dichotomy, you describe, .L.m.P.

"I enjoy the relief, and sometimes even the pain, poetry brings me."

Diving down into the pain is part of what we as poets do. Then as ever we raise our hands upward to the surface, feeling a respite, a solace, and swim to the surface above once again.

Tricia McCallum
www.triciamccallum.com

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Excellent stuff IIo, always love doing joint pieces if you are interested.

Comment is about Magical Whispers (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia,

Thank you so much for your comment under my profile and Im glad u like my new poem.? looking forward to hear more from you.. and it's so great to know you are related to twins, Im one of twins ?

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John - Bands in the Mall - maybe one day eh? Thanks. P

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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think Facebook, Mark Zuckenberg,
Imperial highness
controlling all thought and speech.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Hi Sophie,

Many thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts on my work. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed, 'yellow, green iris.' I wanted that poem to inspire hope and remind others that we all have the power to heal from trauma and the fire inside us to continue to fight.

I enjoyed reading your poems. 'In the shower' is very beautiful.. I am a sucker for romantic poetry. ❤️??

Keep writing.
Emer

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Hey
I had a happy read of your poems and yellow green iris was definitely my favourite. I loved it-very poetic aha (cringeee). It’s always interesting to see which selection of poems people like out of all of someone’s work which is why I went through yours and liked my favourites. It doesn’t surprise me that you liked my poem in the shower now that I have read slippy lust...ciao x

Comment is about Emer Ní Chorra (poet profile)

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I find your poem above, 'Friction', really thought-provoking.

Comment is about Lorraine Settanni (poet profile)

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we had so much spring rain
the flowers are literally gushing
forth, they sing of happiness
can't you tell?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Welcome to WOL! From what you have posted so far, looks like we're in for a treat. Thank you for sharing your gift. You are among friends here. Write on!

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Hi Linda,
I am missing you, so did the next best thing and perused your profile. Which, like your company, I have enjoyed greatly.
Cheers, Valerie

Comment is about Linda Cosgriff (poet profile)

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An intriguing poem. I was particularly drawn to the lines, " So that I could calm my soul. So that I could mend the holes".

A well constructed poem.
Thank you for this,
Keith

Comment is about Shreyas Singh (poet profile)

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Beautiful photograph. Welcome back again. I'll try to keep up.

Comment is about Ruvi Galhena (poet profile)

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It's really good.

Comment is about Alive_sunflower (poet profile)

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Thanks for liking my poem

Comment is about Lorraine Settanni (poet profile)

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how does one qualify to be an "Edwardian" father?
haha
(apparently you are the only one to get the humor,
then again, you may be the only one who read the poem0
?

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Thank you for liking my poetry ?

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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Tom, Keeping Pace - appreciated your supportive comments. Blessings. P. ?

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Hi Grace, just wanted to say thanks for kind comments on my poems recently. I'm really enjoying your work. Keep posting! ?

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Thank you Keith for your comment on my poem She Said.
I enjoyed reading what you had to say so much and have left a further comment to you on the blog.

Hannah

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Welcome, Simon. I haven't been on line so much lately. Great to have you aboard. You'll enjoy us.

Song lyrics is a broad 'theme'. Any speciallized market?

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"lambs to the Laughter"
I like it!!
?

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Hi Tommy - Thetis - yes a big deal in the day - occasionally still mentioned by authors such as in Tuppence to cross the Mersey. Cheers. P

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Toasting the Fallacy - thank you for commenting Stephan - and good luck on your journey with WOL. P. ?

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

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dk - partiality to alliteration stems from the richness of the English language and my fondness for rhythm. It's interesting that composer Stephen Sondheim (West Side Story etc.) held it in low regard whilst
Jerry Herman (Hello Dolly etc.) had no such qualms. I guess it's a
question of trying for the best effect in a given context. ?

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I enjoyed reading Cornfields thanks for your like on Bloodbath Ends.

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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Ruth - The Blarney Stone - now I know how Bats feel, hanging on to cave walls. How do they do it without a pilot's licence nearly bumping into everything. ? Blessings. P

Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)

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a lot of alliteration going on
were you an English teacher?

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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MC one could write a wonderful poem just by reciting about some of London's better known streets - where the Guardsmen fell down due to tension and heat. Thanks for commenting. Appreciated. P.

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I continue to be facinated by those clay figures.
I wonder who they are? and who made them?
Were they found in an ancient tomb?

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

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Hi poemagraphic,
Thank you, looking forward to be inspired by all the amazing talent showcased on this platform ?

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Thanks again John for the nice comment on Doing it Gingerly. I had great fun writing it, and my friends had told me this happened at an island where we always spent our hols together.The unfortunate cat was white and from Florence. We also go on hol to Elba sometimes, and there were several stray cats about. One left us 'presents' every morning on the doormat. Twice a juiicy rat, and another time a poor wee bird. The intention was greatly appreciated! I have always had dogs, but like cats too. Macavity is a fantastic poem. i never tire of reading it.

Jennifer

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You're very welcome, Maria. Hope you stay, and add more poems to this site.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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Thank you so much for your comment on my poem! I'm new to the site so really appreciate the support ?
Maria

Comment is about Adam Whitworth (poet profile)

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Thank you for your lovely comment on my poem and your welcome- It was a while back, but I have only just seen it ?
Maria

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