Jawohl John! Nice one. Under Alles this time.

Comment is about DEUTSCHLAND, DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Really loved this one! Hope you get the 9 points in your football boots! Liked the song too.

Comment is about NINE POINTS OVER CHRISTMAS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I like the ending... leaves a little suspense

Comment is about Intrigue (blog)

Original item by Oliver Rose

A unique and curious take on it, MC.

Comment is about SO WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Following up on UIC's points: The thing I find inexplicable (unless there was an agenda in her behaviour) is why Ngozi
Fulani of the black women only charity "Sistah Space" should
use an assumed name and apparel that declared oriigins from
elsewhere than England or even the wider UK, yet seemed
unwilling to put her enquirer's mind at rest by the simple
expedient of some polite and helpful elaboration. E.G. "I was
born here in the UK but my ancestry/family origins lie in... ."
and at this point -
she could have mentioned these to help explain her mode of
dress and adopted name>. As it was, she seemed to have
been intentionally obtuse and Lady Hussey took the baited
hook. The question now is who was the real victim here? 😗

Comment is about SO WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

psithurism
Just looked it up.

Word of the
day
week
month?

and "Chronos' quicksand," Love it!🎓

Comment is about Squanderers... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thank you, Uilleam.
John, I have a copy of Pilgrims progress and I have visited the House Beautiful so the connection between that and my piece of work is appreciated

Comment is about A franchise on my soul (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

And that’s the point, Uilleam. Anyone might ask where someone is from. But to refuse to accept the answer betrays the innate racism of “You can’t be; you’re black”.

Comment is about SO WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the likes Stephen x2 and Jennifer..

Yes Graham, where will it all end? never of course.

An interesting take Uilleam. It was always very macho spearheaded by the Hollywood machine. Schools don't seem to be havens of security any more so probably not! By the way I used to love the smell of the spent caps!

Comment is about GUN LAW (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Hi Jennifer, hope you're well. A strange coincidence you posting on this, as the dishwasher was repaired and now some while later it's broken down again - this could be the moment for a re-assessment a la poeme ! Glad it made sense,I was happy to think of Excalibur.

Ray x

Comment is about WORKING AS ONE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

These are great. KEEP PASSING ALONG THE PEACE LOVE AND TIE DYE

Comment is about Carl E. McClellan (poet profile)

Original item by Carl E. McClellan

A poem which clearly speaks of accountability before God at the end of life. We are all given a variety of gifts to enrich the lives of others. If we ignore this then we enrich only our own lives to the detriment of others. Hypocrisy abounds amongst the wealthy and powerful and they will go to no ends to keep their ill gotten gains and power. Politicians wield power supposedly on the behalf of the people but in reality feather their own nests. This brings anger and resentment but rest assured they will all be held to account. As with the Pharaohs of Egypt as they lie in their tombs bedecked with wealth, they took nothing with them when their time came only their misdeeds.
An excellent poem.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Wealth and power (blog)

Original item by Ghazala lari

Never a problem buying for Our Gert, Uilleam. It’s a formula - WinTobGin. Wine, Toblerone and Gin.
Never fails
And thanks for the Like, Frederick.

Comment is about NINE POINTS OVER CHRISTMAS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Jennifer. 😀The rectangular pencils were for drawing lines on wood ready for sawing. I tried to capture a time when workmen were valued and crafted original furniture. He was a good man, my father!

Comment is about The Journeyman Joiner (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

The Serenity Prayer

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
courage to change the things I can,
and wisdom to know the difference.

Toblerone it is then....😉
9 points.......?

Comment is about NINE POINTS OVER CHRISTMAS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful comments and for reading this poem.

And thank you, Write Out Loud, for giving us the space to read and write.

Comment is about Storm Clouds (blog)

Original item by K. Lynn

Such a beautiful poem of wise guidance, Hélène! 🌷

Comment is about Things to Remember (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thank you so much, John! 😊 I do apologize for the presaging of a terrible event! 😬

Comment is about Squanderers... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thanks Keith and Telboy and Uilleam! Something about sound that increases the breadth and depth of experience. 🌷

Comment is about carillon (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itlVHc19O84&list=OLAK5uy_lPZNUp42rJ-mL0f9-TnV3M3hAZNaQeP3s

uk carillons bells
🌷

Comment is about carillon (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

So beautiful Jennifer. Thank you.

Comment is about A Mellow Yellow High (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Thanks for your likes and comments.
Bloody well appreciated.

Comment is about It's Christmas not Winter (blog)

the song of the wind

I like that.

Comment is about Sunrise (blog)

Original item by Jason Phillips

"learn to walk in another’s steps".

Well said.

That other may be an angel in disguise.💓

Comment is about Unknown unknowns (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

A poem of a few words which in essence says a great deal about an evil man.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about PUTIN AND SOLDIERS' MOTHERS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

A poem which is topical and speaks of the misfortunes of today's world. The second stanza stands out with a clear message to the reader.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Unknown unknowns (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

A chance encounter well described.
Good poem
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Intrigue (blog)

Original item by Oliver Rose

A poem which uses to the full a descriptive quality which will entrance any reader.
Well done. A good poem
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about A Mellow Yellow High (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

The awful thing is that they have left so many of the dead Russian soldiers to rot by the wayside. Apparently the mothers don't get a pension or other compensation if the soldier son is just registered as missing, not pronounced dead.

Comment is about PUTIN AND SOLDIERS' MOTHERS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Enjoyed this one Ray! Only you could write a poem about washing up! As bright as Excalibur indeed! Actually once over it is a satisfaction, or perhaps just a relief? Why do the white goods always go wrong on Friday evening, when you have had friends to a meal?.

Comment is about WORKING AS ONE (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Lovely! I can remember people putting a pencil behind their ear too. Knew a person like this who could put his hand to anything. The result was always decent and sometimes brilliant.

Comment is about The Journeyman Joiner (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Frightening, as it brings back memories of hard times many thought were behind us. Great writing as always, Keith.

Comment is about Austerity Returns (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Absolutely!!!!! Well said.

Comment is about It's Christmas not Winter (blog)

Hi Stephen,

I appreciate your words of praise. This poem came to me in a way I can't quite explain. It's like a feeling of something you've done by yourself so often, but wanted to share with another. Those moments when you are most alone, and while not uncomfortable, you still find yourself wanting company. Thank you again for your comment. Words like yours and some of the lovely people on this website help me with the confidence to share.

Thank you
Jason

Comment is about Sunrise (blog)

Original item by Jason Phillips

Sublime poetry. The triumph of good over bad. A modern 'pilgrims progress'
Bravo JD. 💪

Comment is about A franchise on my soul (blog)

Original item by JD Russell

Lovely. Next you'll be saying "cup your hands around a candle to keep warm" haha 😂

Comment is about Warm And Cosy (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Wonderful poem, Clare

"She pushed away the night's long slumber
She usurped the fading moon... "

Perfection 😎

Comment is about Serendipity. (blog)

Original item by Clare

Extremely profound, Holden. A poem which presage some terrible event... 😫

Comment is about Squanderers... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thank you Uilleam & Jennifer, I do not imply that you or I have a personal responsibility for what has happened to the Christians of the Middle East. But I do think that as members of society we do have a responsibility to educate ourselves and put pressure on our governments to act in defence of a persecuted people.

The genocidal persecution of Assyrian Christians has a long history. As non-Muslims (kafirs) they were treated (at best) as inferiors who paid jizyah (a special tax on non-Muslims). There were often sporadic massacres of Assyrians which culminated in the Ottoman empire's genocide of all (estimated at 4.5 million) non-Muslims (Greeks, Armenians, and Assyrians). The persecution of the few remaining Assyrians intensified again with the rise of Daesh (ISIS). Soon, all non-Muslims will have been killed or driven out. And the west does nothing. PS I am not a Christian.

Comment is about OUR DEEP GUILT (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Said with passion. Too true, Uilleam! 😀

Comment is about It's Christmas not Winter (blog)

It isn’t asking the question which demonstrates the racism; it’s the refusal to accept the answer.

That was my initial view on the matter, John, however I await developments with interest.

Comment is about SO WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄😛🎄

awww U know I LUV YER CHUCK! DON'T U U?


Rose 😈


right! CHARADES! indicates someone using a big camera
?
indicates someone wearing a helmet and long cloak
?
indicates someone waving a sword-like-weapon about
?

no its not prime ministers question time!!

Comment is about It's Christmas not Winter (blog)

Thank you, John.I do appreciate your praise for this poem. It is based on (perhaps half-remembered) experiences of younger days, although the fans dangling from tower blocks is completely authentic (from an FA cup replay against Hereford United in 1972).

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

A really wonderful poem...I felt the clouds, the stray cat, the wind...the poet. Beautiful.

Comment is about Storm Clouds (blog)

Original item by K. Lynn

I'd just like to mention that no sausages were injured in the making of my last comment...being a very thick-skinned lot as they are.💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

Comment is about It's Christmas not Winter (blog)

A good poem, Stuart. I think Bernard Levin once said "What is important is to be enthusiastic." And he was!

Comment is about Enthusiasm (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

Fabulous poem. Captivating and atmospheric. I love the falling cadance and the fading dreams of the last line. Bravo! 💪😎

Comment is about Mile End (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks Telboy-will do.

Comment is about carillon (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks KJ and Stephen.
You are so right, Stephen . Dads, in my experience, could turn their hands to anything diy. Where did they acquire the knowledge? And why didn't we? 😀😂

Comment is about The Journeyman Joiner (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

EEEH, aw that fuss ooer a bag o' wind!😊

Comment is about DEUTSCHLAND, DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey