All 10 comments on the Poetry Blogs page were yours, Uilleam, until I spoiled your run!
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Mists of time don't fade
when you feel the youth
generating inside your poetry today.
Thanks Uilleam.
Comment is about The Ultimate Goal Poacher (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
.......my mind’s toolbar".
An interesting metaphor!
Comment is about Recall (blog)
Original item by Rob J Mann
Thanks for likes: Red Brick Keshner, Nigel, Aisha, Uilleam & Stephen W. 👍
Comment is about One In A Million (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Thankyou, Uilleam.
(I am sorry that I’ve broken into your monopoly of comments on the Poetry Blogs page!)
And thanks for the Likes, Red Brick, Aisha, Stephen and Holden
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Well said, Mike.💐💖💐
What I find absolutely sickening, is the eagerness of some commentators and politicians to exploit the deaths, mental and physical injuries, and suffering of the families and wider community involved, for their own self-aggrandisement.
One so-called "comedian" who frequently poses as some kind of philosopher, has blatantly attempted to justify racial prejudice, deliberately inflaming social unrest, leading to yet further suffering.
Comment is about Evil Monster (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
A poem reflecting our times, Trevor. Cleverly put.
Comment is about Toxicity (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Thanks for the like, Red Brick Keshner.
Comment is about I swear to tell the … the Whole … and Nothing but the … ! [or The Client Hack’s Tale] (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Ah, there's a legend from the mists of time I call my youth!
Comment is about The Ultimate Goal Poacher (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
It’s not long enough? The youths round these parts seem to have a cure.
At any time of year, the moment bright sunshine appears, drive around the roads at high speeds, in cars with sawn-off exhausts rattling like a bag of spanners; techno boom bang-a-bang turned up to full volume, whilst performing tarmac-melting wheelspins; Beats viagra into a cocked hat,...apparently!😉
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
With weather like we've been having Rick, I'm rather glad I don't live by the sea!
Comment is about Hideaway (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Concerning foxes: the argument attempting to justify the ritual delighting in brutality and blood lust as a method of so-called “pest control” is a bogus one.
In recent years, foxes have been deliberately bred in artificial warrens throughut northern and southern England, to provide victims for their blood sport.
Good news though, concerning birth control of grey squirrels. Numbers of the non-native, and disease-spreading grey squirrel in the UK have been curtailed; whilst increased numbers of red squirrels have been recorded in Yorkshire; but whether that is directly due to birth control, I don’t know.
Comment is about KEEPING A COUNTY TRADITION ALIVE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Ladybower Dam
A torrent ready to burst
Slow and weak trickle
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Also puts me in mind of the early Neil Young song ‘Everybody knows this is Nowhere’
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
An immensly important poem. Poetry is one way of countering a wordwide trend which relies on conspiracy theories and rumour as a substitute for proper enquiry. Just look at the damage being done by unfounded anti-vax movements and climate change deniers.
We need more poems like this.
Comment is about 'History repeats itself': US poet re-posts poem from 2017, in protest at Trump silencing scientists - again (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thankyou for your comments, Graham, Uilleam and Rolph. Eccles, a character in the 'Goon Show' was once asked 'What are you doing here?'. He replied: 'Everybody's got to be somewhere'. A devastating, if rather spurious, piece of logic.
We have had slogans like 'You are what you eat.' How about 'You are where you are'?
And thanks to everyone who liked this poem.
Comment is about Somewhere (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Gent's convenience
Competition reached great heights
Stains show new record
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Forget glory days
Recognise limitations
And sit yourself down
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for liking my poem 🌷and for leaving word in its comment box; that means so much 👍🏻🙏🏻🕊
Comment is about branwell kent (poet profile)
Original item by branwell kent
Thank you J.C. Auracle, & Stephen for commenting & encouraging. Always appreciated 🌷
Comment is about Love at an AA meeting. (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
David Thank you for your response I agree that a degree of management is needed, but it does not always necessitate killing, I believe that the French experimented with birth control for foxes some years ago. I don't know what the outcome was but I am sure more research could be done on that subject.
It is well known that if you kill a wild animal another one will take over that vacant territory so why not control the numbers but leave the foxes in situ?
I live in fox country, and we see and hear them regularly, I feel sure if more people saw them they would be surprised at how small they are.
I have lost chickens to the fox but it did not occur to me to blame anyone other than myself, I have not lost any lambs.
Thank you for the link - it is grim viewing but it should be out in the open and, like any other animal cruelty case, the perpetrators should be brought to justice and banned from owning or working with animals.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH US?
Steve, you are just so right why would a trail hunt need spades and terriers? and how many terriers are badly injured underground when a fox is fighting for its life? do they get treated by a vet or are they expendable?
Trail hunting will have to come to an end because of these twisted blood lusting sportsmen, and the genuine bloodhounds following the clean boot will be the losers because of them.
Comment is about KEEPING A COUNTY TRADITION ALIVE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Borrowed the she-wee
Funneled capricious current
Direction restored
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you, RBK, Tom, and Branwell. It is not a pretty poem, and I did not expect a response, so thank you so much for reading and liking it.
Rolph, Thank you for your comment. I was not sure if I had expressed my anger and contempt strongly enough. For anyone to be capable of and enjoy such utter cruelty leaves me feeling sick with disgust. The fact that they were also teaching a child, and escape justice is just beyond understanding.
Uilleam, it is indeed what good men died for - freedom for all - what a tragedy it included the freedom to tear apart a living animal.
County of Kent - polite, well behaved, well spoken, well educated, well off, butter wouldn't melt, entitled.
Not so long ago they used to meet in my village - holding up the traffic flow on an A road in the most imperious manner, and swamping our woods with fast horses and a large pack of hounds. When they finally packed up I will swear that even our trees were shocked - the silence was unnerving.
Comment is about KEEPING A COUNTY TRADITION ALIVE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Unruly nozzle
East-NorthEast to West-NorthWest
Careful where you tread
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Shelf covers the goods
Blind fumbler takes anxious aim
Sprinkles hit the floor
Comment is about A TOILET HAIKUPI (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Uilleam thats a lot to be rid of me!
Comment is about Dedication (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Thanks for all these wonderful comments 🙏🏻🕊🌷
Branwell,🌷
Tom D.,🌷
Uilleam, that’s quite touching, 🌷
Graham Sh., can’t wait for the fruit of this planted idea!,🌷
and Flyntland, “no waste” loving that! 🌷
Comment is about fleet-footed good (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
I can relate to every word of your poem - and I agree with Bramwell it is a "good poem" it flows easily off the tongue - there are no wasted words - and it has a depth of meaning.
Comment is about fleet-footed good (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
RBK thank you for this. Like Eduardo before you, you have unknowingly planted an idea in my head for which I am grateful.
Comment is about fleet-footed good (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
County?
Warwickshire by any chance?
They've been in the news in the last few weeks....nothing to see there, though...all wokey snowflakey scaremongering by the ignorant plebs!
Here in the north-west an elderly lady was knocked to the ground by a human...? on horseback....despicable arrogant scum.
Comment is about KEEPING A COUNTY TRADITION ALIVE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Thanks Flyntland.
It's remarkable that fox hunting still exists in this country, considering the ban, until you factor in class and power.
No need for terrier men on a trail hunt. I'm with David on this (and a fellow sab).
No surprise to anyone, Uilleam, that Farage supports the hunt.
https://youtu.be/63XzR7KPPUk
Comment is about KEEPING A COUNTY TRADITION ALIVE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
That’s such a thoughtful connection Branwell. Thank you for sharing it! I hadn’t thought about The Farmer’s Bride while writing Kick of Life, but I can see some parallels in the emotional struggles. For me, the baby’s kick symbolizes hope and resilience. It’s interesting how themes of strength in adversity can take shape in different ways.
Comment is about KICK OF LIFE (blog)
Original item by Naomi
Thanks for your like, Stephen G.
Comment is about Haiku for 2025 [No. 5. À la Restaurant] (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
I don't feel hope - the media has become a monster - those who own 'The Media' can manipulate us in any direction that they want us to go in.
Integrity is an obsolete word in Trump Land and they are interfering in the politics of other countries causing anxiety and unrest.
Puttin has bitten off more than he can chew and as a result, he is even more dangerous and unpredictable.
Perhaps my view is colored by the cost of the Second World War—yes, we won it—but look at the individual suffering.
I wish I didn't but I just feel dread - sorry.
Comment is about Listening For Change (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Excellent poem...please forgive the following chat on subject matter.
https://www.huntsabs.org.uk/
https://wolfgarwords.com/2017/11/23/at-nevill-holt/
The sham of trail hunting should be disrupted as much as possible. I'm proud to support non violent Sabs and to be a member of their organisation.
I do believe in animal population control where necessary, although a responsible more considered management of the countryside might impact on numbers.
I despise cruelty and the sheer blood lust of chinless wonders.
Wreck the hunt!
David.
PS, Before I am accused of arrogant towny hypocrisy, I would mention I am a vegan and have been for nearly four years now, I am also a lover of our countryside and respect the livelyhood of those who live and work in it.
Of course we all venture into hypocrisy being merely human, but all we can do is to try our best.
Comment is about KEEPING A COUNTY TRADITION ALIVE (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
You poem echos much of my experience RBK.
Comment is about fleet-footed good (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
It's many years since I've been up to Edinburgh,....Mike! It's a lovely place. You paint a nice picture which evokes great memories.
The expression: "It reeks of....." as in: strongly stinks of something...eg. corruption, is a fairly common one in my part of the world.
Comment is about Auld Reekie Town (blog)
Original item by mike booth
Thanks for your like, Tom.
Comment is about Triple Haiku for 2025 [No.1. ❤ Love’s ❤ Revolt ❤] (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
The Metropolitan Police are, as usual, living up to their reputation for honesty. Their policing being not in the least influenced by errrrr..."quiet words in ears" from highly influential bodies, etc.
Thanks for your likes:
Red Brick Keshner
Stephen Gospage
Comment is about Haiku for 2025 [No. 7. Peacemakers] (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Thanks, Eduardo.
To this day, philosophers - and scientists struggle to understand or define the nature of our "reality", of our existence, of consciousness.
"The arrow of time" debate is in some senses, comical. We make out we're so darned sure of everything, yet what do we know !
Comment is about The return of the living dead (blog)
Original item by Eduardo
Well said - Carpe Diem 🙂
Comment is about fleet-footed good (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
tryingthings
Mon 27th Jan 2025 14:12
Yes... moods have a mind and heart of their own! Thanks for your appreciation!
Comment is about Despicable me (blog)
Original item by pallavitryingthings