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 💋

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

Quite, MC. And thanks for the Like, Stephen G.

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the kind comments and likes

Comment is about Christmas Time (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks, John. I probably do, although a damp morning at Bank underground is a tough test. Or perhaps not....all that proximity in crowded trains.

And thanks to everyone liked this.

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks for the kind comments and likes

Comment is about Warm And Cosy (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Stirring stuff, Uilleam. The comment on the Smogg is perfect.

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

I love the rhythm of this, Flyntland.

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

A lovely message, Nigel.

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Johnny Johnson and those like him were truly courageous, not that whining couple currently on Netflix.

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Really powerful. Thanks for sharing this.

Comment is about Alcoholic (blog)

Original item by Daryn DeMoss

Beautiful in its simplicity & sentiment. Thank you for sharing this. It picked my day up!

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks Bethany. So appreciate the encouragement on poetry & just making it through this crazy life. 💞

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Timely in its timeless reminder of the importance of kindness and
charity in our lives.

Comment is about Kindness and Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

If H. had written "The Sun Also Rises" today, some would have
thought it was going to be about life and work in the newspaper
business!

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you Leon and Helene for your kind comments and to Stephen for reading and for your like,

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Thankyou, Leon. And for the Likes, Bethany and Stephen A.

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I am with you all the way on this very beautiful poem Helene.

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

I am with you all the way on this very beautiful poem Helene.

Comment is about Prayer for Wisdom (blog)

Original item by Hélène

a reet nayce bit o scribing by heck JC ba gum

LS

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

clever clever clever! you clever BASTARD! 😈

LS

Comment is about Etonian Gaslighters (blog)

Ho Ho Ho
I am admittedly a bit of a Humbugger, but fortunately (for the family) my wife is the anti-dote.
A fine balance
Thanks for taking the time to look over and comment on Ebenezer

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

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Greg - I gather the original title was
Oo’s tha ring-gin that thee-er bell fo’?

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A refreshingly new take on that Spanish Civil War tome, John! And you're right. If it wasn't for the dialogue, maybe it would have been as good as A Farewell to Arms ...

Comment is about "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Marvelous snapshots of your yesteryears, Stephen. But I think you underestimate the resilience of amorous intentions.

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

You corner the market in these songs, MC. Bring on the audio.

Comment is about CHRISTMAS SNOW - an annual seasonal song (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

This resonates with our family's experience of my mother-in-law, Stephen, whose brain is rapidly emptying with dementia. (Her, that is, not you!)

Comment is about Woodchip (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

As Avicii say, "Wake me up when it's all over".

Comment is about Ebenezer (blog)

Original item by Stephen Mellor

such a fabulous and fabulously flowing poem Flyntland 👍

LS

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

Sad reality, powerful poem

Comment is about OUT OF FOCUS (blog)

Original item by Flyntland

I can understand the temptation to be a Seasonal stooge -
When everything seems on the scrounge - and emulate,
Ebenezer Scrooge? 😉

Comment is about Ebenezer (blog)

Original item by Stephen Mellor

Ah...some welcome positivity as the Festive Season approaches.
I like the concept be being grateful for what was there to be enjoyed and appreciated in the past.

Comment is about Christmas Time (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

So many thanks for taking the time to read and pass comment on Ebenezer.
Fortunately my wife is the counter-balance to my humbuggedness

Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Beautiful and atmospheric, Jennifer! 😀

Comment is about A Mellow Yellow High (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden