@Rolph David
Thank you for your message, and a very accurate translation. Appreciate it 🙏🏻
Comment is about ñ Pa se liefde vir sy seun (blog)
Original item by Neill Barnard
Well said Mike, very well said.
As you will well know very many football supporters came to Anfield wearing thier Club Colours and on one occasion a large number of Manchester United supporters came with Tributes.
Tommy
Lfc
ynwa
Comment is about Nothing Came Easy (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Maria my pen is on fire. Of your praises I will never tire. 👏🌷
Comment is about Better Day (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Many thanks Maria for your kind comments. They are much appreciated. 🫂🙂
Comment is about Blossom Avenue (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Gonna be better tomorrow,
For hopes and dreams will not be in sorrow,
For I found my hero,
Tom Doolan, will gonna be write again tomorrow,
To ease my April boredom. 😉
Another wonderful piece. Applause!
Comment is about Better Day (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
A heart warming thanks goes to the following:
Nigel Astell
Red Brick Keshner
Graham Sherwood
Tom Doolan
Stephen Gospage
Yanma Hidayah
Naomi
You guys are awesome!
Comment is about Infidelity (blog)
Original item by AirlogRigsMaria (Arry)
Thanks to the following: Red Brick Keshner, Tom Doolan, and Holden Moncrieff. Really appreciate your effort on reading my piece. CIAO!
Comment is about Prayer (blog)
Original item by AirlogRigsMaria (Arry)
I felt at peace after hearing the audio. 😍 I love every word of every line. Please continue to write to inspire the poet of the earth. Applause! 🎉
Comment is about Blossom Avenue (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Als geboren&getogen Nederlander(Hollander) kan ik typen dat ik het begrijp.
Het Afrikaans is heel fonetisch.
Het is als een gedicht dat zich langzaam in me opent en ontvouwt.
Ik hoop dat je/u de Nederlandse Taal ook kan waarderen.
Comment is about ñ Pa se liefde vir sy seun (blog)
Original item by Neill Barnard
Thanks for extra likes: Holden, Marla Joy, Manish & Nigel Astell 👍
Comment is about Blossom Avenue (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Hello Stephen,
It might please you to know I immediately recognised the tone and atmosphere of 1984 within the text of this piece.
The imagery of Orwells text is well reflected in your own words. I think the use of the word "Comrade" and the grey hue you have created, coupled with your use of environmental settings conveys the dystopian world Orwell imagined. "Hogging the screen" is perfect when considering 1984.
The transposition of the two dynamics works well and begs the questions, which world are we currently living in and who is Big Brother?
My favourite work of yours, purely for it's provocation of thought.
David RL Moore
Comment is about Angry Man (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Note to English readers:
Neill shared this deeply personal poem in Afrikaans because it touches on matters of the heart that sometimes only one’s mother tongue can truly hold. While the full emotional weight lives in the original language, I’d like to offer a brief reflection for those who don’t understand Afrikaans.
This is a father’s quiet, powerful message to his son during a time of separation and sadness. He speaks of unwavering love, the pain of distance, and a promise of protection. Through confusion, grief, and the weight of circumstances beyond the child’s control, the father assures his son that he is not alone — and that light waits beyond the current storm.
Neill, thank you for sharing something so intimate and brave.
Comment is about ñ Pa se liefde vir sy seun (blog)
Original item by Neill Barnard
Rolph,
Your commentaries are always so insightful and this one in particular is very touching and encouraging.
Thanks so much. (Cheerio)
Marla
Comment is about My Memory Of You (blog)
Original item by Marla Joy
Those memories that sometimes leap out from behind time's ethereal skirts and come back into the forefront of consciousness! Lovely sentiments Marla.
Comment is about My Memory Of You (blog)
Original item by Marla Joy
Reminds me of footy in my day, with an old leather 'caser' we had to slather with dubbin to try to keep it waterproof. Never really worked - it was like heading a cannonball!
Great memories Mike.
Comment is about Memory Lane (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Thanks for likes: Red Brick Keshner, Graham S & Yanma Hidayah. 👍
Comment is about Blossom Avenue (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Ah, Stephen, that’s kind of you to say so -I must admit a big part of the fun is the wide and encouraging community of poets I’ve been introduced to over the last 18 months or so 😊
Comment is about Andy Porter looks forward to debut pamphlet (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Apologies for those who don't speak Afrikaans, this poem is very personal and had to be written in my native tongue
Comment is about ñ Pa se liefde vir sy seun (blog)
Original item by Neill Barnard
Please Close the Door Behind You
Local Stockport drifters
Stench stained bench
Half empty cans
Homeless drinkers gather
Surround poetic circle
Protective art barrier
A Retrospective show
Giving active minds
Creative upper edge
Sunlight hours fade
Following the distant
Tangerine tapering glow
Early Summer visitors
Decide to go.
Comment is about April 2025 Collage Poem: Remove the Thorn (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Thank you for reading and the kind comment.
Comment is about 'Goodnight' (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
It’s always great to see how others interact with the Muse🙏🏻🕊
Comment is about appraisal (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
~on “quetch” - Thanks kindly dear Rolph🕊️🙏🏻🌷and sand particles do find themselves in the oddest places even after a thorough clean or two 🕊️🙏🏻🌷
Comment is about Rolph David (poet profile)
Original item by Rolph David
Many thanks Auracle for your comments and feedback. It is much appreciated. 👍
Comment is about Life Is A Porn Movie (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Dear Rolph,
Thank you for your beautifully worded message.
Your insights into the imagery and the significance of the bond we shared are particularly meaningful to me.
It's comforting to know that the poem's intention to capture the enduring nature of connection resonated with you.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughtful reflections.
Best regards,
Naomi
Comment is about DUSK AND DEPARTURE (blog)
Original item by Naomi
Thank you Rolph.
I appreciate you taking the time to read, reflect, and comment.
It feels nice to be seen and heard.
Comment is about Handle with care (blog)
Original item by James R
Flowers makes the world smells good. Flowers is like a woman, with flower bees is sad. (joke) 😅. I love your poem!
Comment is about Flower #1 (blog)
Original item by Kristie
Thanks kindly dear Rolph🕊️🙏🏻🌷and sand particles do find themselves in the oddest places even after a thorough clean or two 🕊️🙏🏻🌷
Comment is about q u e t c h (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
They seems happy and contented walking
By the sea shore, thinking of nowhere to go,
Only their steps should know,
The salty breeze carries stories untold,
Of love and adventure, of hearts brave and bold.
Their simple living I was enchanted, I was fascinated,
I wish I had more time to stay,
Since I don't have enough time due to uncertainty of my work mission.
Though I don't want to go, I can't say no.
That is why, I leave my heart in this place,
I promise to come back again soon... next year!
Comment is about I took a shot when I visited Micronesia by the sea shore. (photo)
Original item by AirlogRigsMaria (Arry)
Thanks for the latest likes on this one.
I've been away for a few days, and although my imagination has been in overdrive my words are stuck in the gearbox.
I'm waiting for the road to open up in front of me, let's see.
David.
Comment is about Aubade-esque (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Tom Doolan, Thanks for sharing your precious time reading my poem. God bless!
Comment is about Infidelity (blog)
Original item by AirlogRigsMaria (Arry)
I like the artistry, Tom.
We've injected ourselves onto the Earth. Now Earth is ejecting us into space.
Whatever we rave, there's some porn creative out there for lust to crave! (hope you don't mind my commenting)
Comment is about Life Is A Porn Movie (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
James,
Your poetic lines here are a haunting meditation on love, loss, and the fragility of human connections. The way you describe love as "gifted to each chosen place" conveys both its beauty and its transient nature. The imagery of "vestiges" and "litter" speaks to how easily things can be discarded or forgotten, even when they were once held dear. Your line, "My passions lichened, as attuned with stone," evokes a powerful sense of emotional stagnation and decay, contrasting sharply with the longing to "strive for unbroken ground." There's an undercurrent of persistence in your poem—despite the withering and the loss, there's still a drive to keep moving forward. The tension between love’s fragility and the need to continue is a deeply poignant theme in your writing.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Handle with care (blog)
Original item by James R
Marla,
"My Memory of You" is a beautiful, bittersweet reflection on love and time. The clarity of your language gives the poem a quiet power, allowing the emotions to unfold naturally. The memory of sitting on a bed and dreaming about the future captures the innocence of youth, while the lingering feeling of love that remains speaks to the enduring nature of certain connections. The line, "Even when we're old, to me, you'll still be Sue," is both heartwarming and wistful, encapsulating the idea that some bonds, though changed by time, are never fully lost. It’s a lovely tribute to both the passing of time and the love that remains anchored in memory.
Cheerio,
Rolph
Comment is about My Memory Of You (blog)
Original item by Marla Joy
Good morning Red,
The imagery in "q u e t c h" is striking, evoking a barren, unforgiving landscape that seems to mirror emotional isolation and regret. For me, the desert becomes a symbol for lost moments and buried memories, each breeze turning over pages of the past, carrying with it the weight of things that can never be undone. The oasis, hidden in the mind, offers both hope and sorrow—a place of refuge that remains out of reach. It’s a poignant exploration of the struggle to move forward while being haunted by what’s left behind.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about q u e t c h (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Thanks for likes: Manish, Naomi, Black_Rose & Nigel Astell. 👍
Comment is about Life Is A Porn Movie (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Manish, there’s something deeply moving in the way you explore the delicate beauty of "firsts." You’ve captured the quiet significance of those moments before anything truly begins—the anticipation, the vulnerability, and the sweetness of something new unfolding. The way you describe love, first felt by someone who once thought it out of reach, is tender and profoundly human. The imagery you weave, like a plant blossoming or the meeting of the Sahara with the Nile, speaks to the profound shifts that occur when new life, new hope, enters unexpected places. It’s a poem full of longing, tenderness, and the quiet strength found in beginnings that carry us toward something greater. Fantastic!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Firsts (blog)
Original item by Manish
Marnanel,
"The Top Line" is striking in its sharp, incisive commentary. The way you distill complex political motives into clear, vivid lines is powerful. Each opening sentence you highlight cuts to the heart of the manipulation behind those words, and it’s an impactful reminder to question the rhetoric we hear. Its structure enhances its message—each stanza is a punch, and the last line hits especially hard. You've captured a kind of cynical clarity that’s both unsettling and thought-provoking. The poem is a perfect critique of how political language can shape our perceptions and the systems we live in.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about The top line (blog)
Original item by Marnanel Thurman
Naomi,
What hauntingly beautiful lines! The way you capture that quiet grief, the unspoken thoughts shared between friends, is so moving. Each suggestion for where your friend could rest feels deeply personal and vivid, yet none of them can fully capture the essence of what remains. The final lines, especially—about the bond shared and the way he continues to live in you—are perfect. You've managed to convey the complexity of loss with such tenderness, and it leaves an echo of peace amidst the sadness. Truly, it's a beautiful reflection on memory and connection. Great job!
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about DUSK AND DEPARTURE (blog)
Original item by Naomi
Thank you Naomi, Manish and Nigel Astell for your "like". I really appreaciate it.
Have a nice day,
cheerio,
Rolph
Comment is about Erased In Silence (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Good morning Yanma, Hélène, Holden and Stephen,
Thank you. Your kind words gave it applause (and possibly a standing ovation in its own mind). It’s a quiet joy to know these words found you well.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about A Quiet Strength (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Cheers Rolph, your comment is much appreciated.
I like to inform people of the possible problems with their car.
🤔😉👍
Comment is about Wandering Expositions (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Thank you Stephen. Chris was my friend for well over 50 years. I miss him.
Comment is about Avoiding the dirge (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Kalyani,
Your style is honest and powerful.
Marla
Comment is about Mirror at 2am (blog)
Original item by Kalyani
Thanks for the likes RBK, Manish, Stephen, Tom and Holden.
Comment is about My Memory Of You (blog)
Original item by Marla Joy
Neill Barnard
Tue 15th Apr 2025 15:57
@Auracle dankie vir jou boodskap, ek verstaan wat jy geskryf het. Nederlands is baie naby aan Afrikaans, soos jy die Afrikaans verstaan, het ek begrip vir Nederlands. Ek waardeer jou boodskap opreg. Baie dankie 🙏🏻
Comment is about ñ Pa se liefde vir sy seun (blog)
Original item by Neill Barnard