Hi Cate, thanks for the feedback on 'For You' glad it struck a chord,
Rach
xx

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Hi Emma, thank you for the comment on 'For You', really glad you enjoyed it,
Rachel
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Lol,this is my version of reading the sunday papers, on my second cup of tea , valiantly ignoring the mess surrounding me(it's a talent)
Rachel
x

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Hi Rachel That was quick! I only posted it a minute ago.

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Haigh a Chait!
Ta me an-bhuioch leat ar do chinealtas agus ta athas oram go bhuil suim agat ar mo fhiliocht! There's a bit of Irish for you. I hope I've got it more or less right! Just thanking you for the kind comments and glad you liked the poems.

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Hi Cate Thanks for leaving feedback on the poems. I like your own Sunflowers very much. JUst been to a funeral myself recently that was very tense.

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Tu me fais rire!
D'accord... Tu m'analyses et je t'analyse ; )

xxx

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Hi Ann, I understand entirely why you don't want to change Wolf Rock and feel a bit bad now at suggesting you tinker with it. Anyway, it is a marvellous poem and wonderful title, and has inspired me to think about a part of the world where I spent many childhood holidays. I can hear the waves against the side of the rock. Greg x

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Hi Greg - re Wolf Rock, thanx for commenting. There were meant to be line spacings at various places but they wouldn't come up when I pasted the poem. I did try and gave up! As to the suggested ending, you may be right. I feel that the very last line works for me though, and makes the poem. I guess when the story is a real one, i.e. I couldn't go there again because of memories, it means more to the writer, and when it's so personal it is hard to edit. xx

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Hi David, it's probably the same site I have saved from where I send an Occitan-speaking friend poetry..shhh don't tell him where it is.. Someone said somewhere that using the internet for research is like trying to take a sip of water from a fire hydrant..hmmm don't drown out there..We used to sing Scots Gaelic songs at school but much to my frustration,not much stuck. I am very interested in the Romani language too and always interested to find words cropping up in dialect which can be traced back to Romani.I am no expert in it at all, just interested. I wonder if anglo-romanes cant is a dying or a growing language? the word chav for instance,comes from the Romani word for child; chavi,but has come to be an insulting term. Shame when words and their original meanings become polluted but I guess that has a long history.
Better stop now, thanks for re-awakening my interest in this subject..via Rachel's lovely poem as well, Debzx

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Hi again Greg Thanks for posting comments on Bird and Miles. If you like Miles there's some amazing footage on Youtube of Miles Davis circa 1960 with Coltrane playing SO What? (Typically arrogant Miles) Anyway it's just about the coolest music footage I've ever see. You should check it out. Yes I like Dance On because it's well crafted. I like stuff that has been slowly licked into shape. It doesn't really matter how many you get out. If you work out the average in a lot of poetry books often there's only 5 or 6 a year from people like Heaney. I'd rather read one of his than dozens by a lot of other people! BY the way I nearly missed your last comments because the WOL message went into my SPAM. THe only one that has so far.

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Hi Rachel Thanks for the comments on my own langauge poems. I only posted them after reading your poem Dead Language. My two in turn have lead to an interesting response from Deborah which pointed me in the direction of some interesting Occitan poetry - so wheels within wheels! I noticed this morning that the death of the Bo language is the lead story on Yahoo.

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David, thanks for looking at my poems. Very heartened that you enjoyed Dance On. Only wish I could turn out more like that one! I particularly admire your Charlie Parker and Miles Davis. As I've said before, I've very interested in trying to capture the essence of inspirational, mood-changing music in words. Charlie and Miles are great examples to try and match. Greg

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Just spotted your comment on Dead Wasp, thank you.
Also, reading poetry? Aloud? In public? Me? noooo not going to happen lol

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Good to see you here on WOL Liv.

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don't be too quick to dismiss those thoughts Rachael, many will fall about laughing at us (I've decided life's too short..I don't care anymore..let them) but Janet ; ) myself and now you, know this can happen. I'm glad you were there to hear her, Deb xx

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Thanks for thecomment Ann. I agree with you about the sadness of old people losing common references . I feel that very strongly when with my ancient grandma, she speaks quite strong Lancashire Dialect which can be hard to understand for non-speakers. I am trying hard to keep using some of her words..especially in poems actually, so that they might continue. I think I could go on about this whole language and age debate all night... d'ya fancy popping round, I have wine? Lol!Rachelxxx
Edited to add: I love Mousehole, I read 'The Mousehole Cat' (kid's book) to my lads years ago and it made me cry buckets it was so beautiful, one of the loveliest days of my life was getting to visit it for real.

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Lovely photo Gus, who is it?

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Just read some of your stuff and I am amazed by it. This is the sort of passionate poetry that I love but could never produce. I think you are great! xx You might have inspired me to put a poem that is painful to me on the bloggs. Maybe.

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Hi Cynthia
Thank you for your fab comments on 'Bedtime'.
I would like to add that the removal of Daisy was a desperate last ditch attempt at getting my incredibly excellent 2yr old daughter to stay in bed!! We found it was the only thing that worked. After a couple of days she now knows if she want's Daisy, she has to stay in bed! Peace temporarily resumes!! x

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Hi Rachel,
Thanks for your comment on 'Bedtime'. Much appreciated x

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Hi,
Just wanted to say that parenthood is not always that hard, it's fab!!
Good luck x

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Hi Winston,
Thanks for your comment on 'Bedtime'.
Kath

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Thanks for commenting on Bathtime! I guess I wanted to emphasise the general slipperyness of the whole thing! But I do see what you mean. I guess the soap could slide. As to colour, that doesn't bother me, and those dratted mango stones do remind me of soap, or vice versa! xx

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Hi Greg I'm starting to catch up with people who have left comments on my stuff. I must say I have enjoyed reading your poems, particularly Dance On. Very well observed and crafted.

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Good afternoon brill mummy Rach.I was in methaphorical Blackpool.But HEY! we go quite often,mostly to St Annes,for big beach/doggy walks(well I do,while the missus and her friend attend the spiritualist church)don,t worry,they are not serious ghostbusters(as I call them lol!)they are two of the nuttiest nutters,especially when together!But no probs re your offer-will remember to contact you on here when next going there,thats a very kind offer! be warned though,bring plenty of needle and cotton-I guarantee your sides WILL be burst! cheers lovely Lady-look forward to possible rendezvous(I,ll be able to read some of my award winning poetry to you-NOT!haha!)Steffersxx

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Beautifulm, the tea image works so well and the clarity of childhood innocence that journeyed in to the sensuality of womanhood was brilliaintly portrayed.

just to get to me,
just to plant little kisses
like forget-me-nots
at the top of my thighs.
And in the morning,
every morning
the wet streets will shine
like pewter,

If you're ever in Coventry pop in to our event at the tin angel you are more than welcome.

Congratulations on your successes too, the experiences of my own book launch are special and I wish you continued success !

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the haunting landscape of your Father's face evoked memories of an old man filling his wrinkles (my own Father).

I see an honesty in your poems that I like which do not get distorted or overshadowed by poetic parameters.

From one author to another I much enjoyed your work!

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Hi Paul

Thanks for reading and for your encouragement. I only ever had a message from Fassbinder which was before I posted any samples of work.

All the stuff posted here are drafts for my 2nd collection which I might name 'Upon realizing you were wrong for me'

Off to check you out, wish I had more time to spend on here !

2 new ones posted above

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Hi Owen
Not sure why anyone hasn't commented on your work so far but I think it is excellent. The first verse of Black hole is outstanding, imho.

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Hi Louise, 'letter to a genius' - just arsing about with words on that one really :-) Like to do that someimes makes a change from the usual stuff. Should be in Wiggin next week.
John

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hi dave. I definitely haven't retired yet! Unfortunately i haven't been able to make it to dgps recently for various reasons including moving house. I'm actually now living just round the corner from the everyman, so i have no excuse to miss it. I will definitely be there soon. Hopefully see you there.

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Hi Cynthia, just a little note to say thank you for your comments.
Take care
Marianne x

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Hi, thanks for your comment on 'fourteen years'.
I have to add that i really enjoyed reading 'the balloon'. It reminded me of my kids and fun times! x

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Hello Dave - thanks for paying me a visit. Yes - I would agree with you that religions probably do more good than ill and like you I am a humanist. Just wanted to write a poem looking at exactly what divides us in life and that is what came out - powerful stuff... I wish you a speedy recovery from your operation and also happiness in your new home. xx

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Good morning Kealan.No mention of Russian missile imports in your comments,or possible kick-off of third world war? Respect to your views nevertheless.Just a figurehead,not the whole ship type poem.There was the Monroe enigma too.Shame we could,nt keep the old cars running here,like they do in Cuba-these modern cars are untouchable when anything goes wrong-then its big wallet time!-Stef.

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Good fucking morning Rachel.Thanks a fucking lot for the fucking com-fucking-ments!You slay me!Thank the Saints for peeps like you! enjoy your day chuck.-Stefanxx

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Hiya David, I loved reading your samples and adored 'Visiting' in particular. I quite honestly can't get the
'were ponderous chunks
of granite, notched
carelessly for fingers'
line out of my head. Beautiful.
Can I have your head when you've finished with it please?
Rachel
x

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Thanks for the comment on 'For You', I know, it makes me so sad that they grow up so fast....I watched a programme on telly once, years ago about putting children in tupperware to keep em fresh....hmmm maybe a pretty Cath Kidson one? ;)
Rachel
xxx

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Hi, thanks for your comment on 'fourteen years'. I have to say tho i have never painted my front door that much lol x

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What's it all about is a great introduction to your thinking - I'm inclined to respect all true religions as each are seeking a path that ought to benefit their communities. I remain a humanist myself though, so brotherly love is something I like to encourage in the interests of all. Best wishes, Dave

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Hi Emma,
Thanks for your comment on 'fourteen years'. Glad you liked it!

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Evening Emma-Ta for F/time commentsI,m sure you will enjoy your time on here-best regards-Stef.

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Soft and gentle?
actually i prefer Sure :-)

Only joking, new year, new look.
Might try a different one but still smiling. Thanks.xx

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Hi Gus - thanks for commenting on Botany. I didn't really want to say microscope so much as magnifying glass but it didn't fit! I wanted to describe a sort of Victorian botanist identifying the flower. What else could he use? A note pad maybe?

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Glad u liked A Thousand Oceans Andy

Despite it's title and references to all things undulating... the subject matter is illicit sexual lust.... What have you bin doin on the sea front at Blackpool mmmmm

Thanks again
Gus

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Ya little tinker.... you only have to ask..God I can feel my sap risin as I speak...

Gusxx

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Nice to see another Rhythm 'n' Rhymer, Dorinda.
Keep posting
(You're not the only one in the world to "enjoy" the Festive Domestic Season!)

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Hi again Rachel.You a grumpy mum?
as much as I am a poet! haha-rest well tonight.Sithi'thoon!-Stefx

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Evening Rach-aw welcome to the soppy club! don,t the bowsers just break your heart?.nuff said.thanks for comment-Stefanx

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