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

Thank you Holden, and John, yes my Mam is going through the same. A tragic thing to witness

Comment is about Woodchip (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Memories to last a lifetime. Sounds like you all had a wonderful time.

Comment is about William's First Nativity (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

The imagery works brilliantly, Kimberly 😎

Comment is about Gray Man (blog)

Original item by kimberly

In addition to your poetry, love reading your discussions guys; lessons in culture, geography, politics, emotions, etc. (me=Californian senior citizen). Keep on writing!

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

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Beautiful poem & comments! Thanks all.

Comment is about All will be well (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A fine poem from a fine man.

Comment is about Peace poet Antony Owen reads Nagasaki poem at Westminster (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

And I bet they didn't give out free gifts, like the aetheists used to (at least round our way).

Comment is about Quixote's Windmills (blog)

Who could not like this, John? It sounds like a star turn from your grandson.
Oh, the innocence and the memories of times like this!

Comment is about William's First Nativity (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

An encouraging, optimistic poem. It is good to know that there is something there which helps you fight back against, and overcome, anxiety.
Thanks for this.

Comment is about All will be well (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I am very grateful for your comment,Keith, with which I completely agree. Apparently, a group of local people had begun to suspect that my dad was 'coloured', as they said back then. Even in the 1950s some people apparently had nothing better to do.They must have been so disappointed to find out that he was really a white man from Bow. All rather disturbing when I think back on it.
Uilleam - probably not. I am sometimes mistaken for Flemish when I speak French. Pies - why do they grab the steak and kidney first?
John - there was a rumour that he had lived in Wapping (or, God help us, Limehouse).. We all know what that means!😁
MC - my Dad wasn't a visitor, of course, but I agree that England has a history of unwelcome visitors. Boris Johnson, for instance (Born in New York) - why did they ever let him in?

And thanks to Bethany and Nigel for liking.

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

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I really enjoyed this! 😁

Comment is about William's First Nativity (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I see it as a tribal thing in an historical sense. As for England in
particular, perhaps it has its roots in its history as a place where
the arrival of "visitors" had never brought good news to the
comfort and well-being of its residents in the past - from those
pesky Vikings through to the impertinent ambitions of the
Spanish Armada and der Fuhrer! Islands can tend to possess that "siege mentality".

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

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Yes Stephen but where was your dad really from? Haha 😂
Where are any of us from? Planet Earth!

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

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Reflective and ultimately reassuring. The night can bring its own
terrors with its darkness a subtle reminder of the "shade" that
ultimately awaits all of us. But life itself will always keep us
looking ahead - even beyond the grave - by providing its own
challenges and rewards along the way. We can do no better
than resort to those three great words from a certain religious
text to support us on our individual paths: Faith, hope and charity.

Comment is about All will be well (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I am not a "disciple" of religion but certainly take comfort from
any preaching that produces "Love thy fellow man as thyself",
and creates such fine buildings and music along the way to aid
our hopes for the futue beyond the grave. I also take comfort
from the existence of that other tradition called "the pub" where
we can seek common cause and solace to help keep the faith in
other directions! 😃 In praise of the existence of both, I add my personal "hallelujah"!

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Thanks for all your likes
Andy N
M.C. Newberry
Hugh
Stephen G
julie
Holden
John B
Helene
Moonlight
Tom
Your Royal Poetess
and
Kevin.

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Telboy/Rose - thank you for your comments. I sent him a copy
of my poem when it was originally written and he replied courteously and at length. A man who carried on the "less
said, more spoken" tradition of a tried and tested generation
whose fortitude ensured the freedom that we know today.
Thanks also for those who "liked" this tribute and by doing so,
paid their own respects in their own way. "Johnny" Johnson
reached the grand age of 101 and was actively engaged "with
life" at every stage, like so many of his kind. .

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I think this the very source of just being nice to someone who responds to you M.C.

Helene I am so pleased it made your day start smiling straight from the start.

Stephen thanks

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thank you for your comments and likes.

I think my anger would eat me up and destroy me if I couldn't employ a bit of humour.😡

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

Hello Mike.
I've been in both of Liverpool's Cathedrals, and they are truly magnificent buildings in their own right.
When you say:
"I saw the Cathedral, on Liverpool's Hope Street.
Its identity now stolen"
I ask what's that identity, and
by whom has it been stolen?

When clerics of all Christian denominations routinely suck up to the rich, privileged and powerful in our society, without meaningfully challenging the suffering caused by our politicians, I would argue they are imitating the hypocrisy of the elites of Jesus' day, which saw the prophet nailed to a tree for his troubles.

Comment is about The End (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

20 yrs ago I was backpacking my way from northern France. I wasspeaking French at a market stall and was asked by an elderly French chap where I was from. When I explained - in French- that I was from England.
He said "oh I thought you were German", (because of my guttural accent probably).
Should I have been offended?

Anyway on a more serious note: It's Pie Eaters I can't stand.
Who ate all the pies? They bloody well did!

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

Original item by Stephen Gospage

The Congregation in Listowel Co. Kerry voted with their feet.👍

Comment is about The End (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

A poem profound in its thoughtful construction for the reader to interpret as he or she so desires. For me I also see and end of an age, one which has become bland and Godless with a people who are lost. They have discarded the past but have nothing to replace it with. Am I on the right track?
A good poem and well written.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about The End (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Such a beautifully unusual poem and so heartfelt. Thank you.

Comment is about Dear Santa (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

Having read this poem I went back and read 'Rain Falls' and my heart goes out to you. All I can say is keep writting but include other subjects too - you must balance your thoughts - don't alow the negative to blur the beauty that exists around you. Good luck.

Comment is about Innocence and Insolence (blog)

Original item by Ryan Decorah

Thank you Stephen G for your welcome coment

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

A profound expression of despair written in the very moment of anguish. Powerful and real. You capture your emotions with a clarity seldom seen or heard.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Betrayal (blog)

Original item by N.B

Stephen, these misconstrued encounters are daily occurrences yet betray hidden prejudices. One can only hope that time will eradicate such nonsense.
A topical poem and one worthy of some consideration.
Thank you for this
Keith

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

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I am continually amazed just how mindless one can become whilst driving. Especially on regular and familiar journeys.
Even the construction of your piece hints at the same. Were you driving when this was developed Ray?

Comment is about TRAVEL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Keith. No, they didn't mollie coddle us in those days, did they haha😂 Thanks for the like too, Holden.

Comment is about Heptonstall School (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

That's an excellent point, Ray. It's true that a safe distance in terms of time and space makes what one is describing seem more interesting. There but for the grace of God - I feel that every day!

And thanks once again to all the likers.

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Your poems are always an event, Ray. This climaxes in the 'silly face of the speedo'. This conjures up so many things.

Do we need to travel, or is there something deeper which complels us to try it?

Comment is about TRAVEL (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A fine, optimistic poem, Hélène.

Comment is about Renewed (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Really powerful, and written with great sensitivity, Stephen! 🌷

Comment is about Woodchip (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Mike j( with respect) join one of the dozens of fantastic community groups unless that is this is just a poem for poems sake. Nothing worse than being alone especially at Xmas

all the best my friend and hope you get sorted 👍

LS

Comment is about Grip (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

works for me man-yup!

LS

Comment is about Yet we seek more (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

A poem which took me back to the nature rambles we enjoyed at school which took place irrespective of weather conditions.
Keith

Comment is about Heptonstall School (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A poem to prove that in the depths of winter beauty can still be found.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Dreamy Picture (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks for the like, Julie 👍

Comment is about Heptonstall School (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I enjoy your focus on the sky, Julie. It helps us when we connect with Nature 😀

Comment is about Dreamy Picture (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A poem, although brief speaks of contentment in the face of endless ambition and futile aspirations
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Yet we seek more (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

Daryn,
Welcome to Write out Loud. I have been a member since 2017 and have enjoyed submitting my poems and commenting on the poems of others. I hope you find the site a good home for your work.
Keith

Comment is about Daryn DeMoss (poet profile)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

That photo' says it all - what would Nanny say?
Well written and well said Uilleam.

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

My praise for your excellent poem would be to observe how that the more dire a subject and well described it is the more uplifting it can be, by sheer ability transporting us into a zone of there but for the grace of God go I ; one reason could be that you and me revel in the less than salubrious and consequently fascinating interplay of the charmless areas we have experienced!! I have certain memories of 70s Walthamstow, pre gentrification.

Ray

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Maybe last of the heroes M.C ? God bless em all the long the short and the tall 🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖🎖






Rose 💋

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I totally agree with Beth Helene-beautiful and then some!








Rose 💋

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

A definite nail smack bang on the head poem Uilleam but what a bloody shambles this country that SHOULD be OURS is in the hands of arseholes-god help us!





Rose 💋

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