Helloooo,
re your question about the reader assuming the poems are autobiographical, I don't particularly mind. It does feel a little exposing but it's my choice to post them on here isn't it? I admit some of my poems are autobiographical, some aren't, some of the things I write about happened to people I know but not to me personally. I think readers will always assume there's a back story themselves anyway whether that's poetry or prose. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness in asking me that by the way.
Love
Rachel
xxx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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I just sniggered tea on my keyboard after reading your comment on stockings.
Cheeeeers
Rachel
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Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Hi Greg - glad you're well. I used to like walking round Hampton Court, but usually went to Kew Gardens! Miss all those trees - not many where I live, too windy! I put the walking the coast path poem up to remind me what I want to do this coming summer, a sort of new year's resolution. Don't think I'll go just at the moment, the days are too short. But maybe toenails don't grow so fast in the wintertime!

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Regarding Animals in their Bags, Mia.. I'll tell you where that piece came from when I see you next, but I was a little drunk shall we say... lol

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Hi Ann, yes I did have a good Christmas, thanks, including a nice walk along the river beside Hampton Court! Hope you had a decent one too, and very best wishes for a happy and creative new year. My one worry is ... is it really wise to be undertaking a coastal walk in this weather? Hope you're keeping an eye on the forecasts ...
Greg x

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Ta for comment on my nail scissors poem, not really a very good poem but I wrote it to remind me of what I want to carry on doing when the summer comes! Roll on that time!!

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Dear Mia, thanks for your comment on the 'Enigma of perception', you are far from thick, I have seen your work as you know ;-), it is just that I am a little crazy, it comes out sometimes in my script ;-) Yours as ever Thaumaturgically Supercharged ha ha ;-)) XX

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hi Rachel-belated thanks from prodigal chops to say ta el mucho for comments-and! do not include copying my habit-slagging ones self off-in your case,totally without reason-all the very best for the New Year rach'-Stefamungus

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Thanks John for your comment. I'm not sure I'm brave so much as ludicrously confessional. I'm setting myself the task for new year of writing about things not feelings...I hate this time of year so if I write about feelings, it'll all get horribly depressing.
Big thanks for reading and commenting,
Rachel
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Comment is about John Aikman (poet profile)

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Massive thanks Isobel, for taking the time to read and comment. It really is appreciated.
Rachel
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Thanks Ann, I shouldn't be such a good cook lol! :) off to read your latest in a min.
Thanks
Rachel
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Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Thanks again Cynthia for taking time to read my stuff.It's lovely to get such affirming feedback. I laughed at the anal sex comment too!
Thank you
Rachel
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Thanks for the comments and feedback

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comment on my blog Andy, I didn't think it would trigger empathy - perhaps criticism for being harsh so it was nice to read your comment.

Patience is very true - I'd have to have added stuff about throwing technology against the wall, screaming expletives and caning gin whilst manically finger tapping...

Mia x

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Thanks for your comment on my blog Andy, sadly, yes, this crettin does exist. Your poem about animals in bags is so random - I gather you were on something when you wrote it?!

Mia x

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Hi Isobel, haven't looked at any intrnet things since Xmas Eve, so only just seen your latest message. I think MOreton Arms have skipped their December night and will start up again in January. I am seeig Ieaun tomorrow, so I'll make sure he gives you the correct dates.

Don't forget we launch LIVERpoetry opn mic in the 3rd room of the Everyman Bistro in Hope St, LIverpool on Thu 7 Jan, 8pm start. Be great to see you and your sisters at that - and it's a bit easer to get to than the Wirral!

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Hi Barrie, Hope you had a nice holiday/winter festival/Christmas.This globel warming is very nice for us here, we had snow and expect more in a few days.I tried being blue touch paper in my writting and got no place real fast, so I went for the gunpowder and got a fight, now as an American I dare not post, for the evil socialist/neocons on this site attack, but cant stand the fire or a real gun battle, when I bring back solid evidence. xx keep up they great rants on BO , Ill read them.

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Hi Win, re Chis Co - Nearly Love - glad you agree - great minds think alike!! Ha, cheers mate and all the best for 2010 Jeffarama!

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff - Posted on Chris' 'Nearly Love' poem -
Well 'Serial' can be 2 syllables, or rather emphasised parts (Can't remember the technical term) Yes I also like the extra HAS for the reason Jeff says and you could have this and keep the sylable count in my version (just). Win

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Merry Christmas to you Steve. Was thinking about venturing out to the Moreton Arms tomorrow with a couple of sisters. Just wanted to check it was still on, as it is quite a treck...

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Thanks Ann for looking in on my profile page.
The wren was a very enterprising little bird that rode on the eagle's back until it got too tired to fly any higher. So although some would praise her for tenacity and cleverness, enduring the trial issued to her, others would say she cheated. The thing i love about the wren is that she doesn't gloat. She simply goes her own merry way with grace and humility.

Starlight.xx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Thank you Dave. Have changed deems to deigns. Have a happy new year.

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Thanks for your comments Jeff, glad you liked it.
I've had a very good Christmas thanks, hope you have too.
All the best,
Cx

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Only slightly cynical? I do love reading your comments John - you always have me reaching for the dictionary - curmudgeon indeed...I think you are an old charmer at heart - even Augusta seems to be warming to you - though not too sure what that bum comment means. Glad to hear that you enjoy the site - it is important to very many, I think. I love the variety of characters you get on here - they make me laugh. Happy Christmas anyway. x

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I do believe it John , please, please have a very merry Christmas. and I hope all goes well for the New Year and what ever follows.

PS I hope ypur Bum gets better soon !...
Augusta xx

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Hi Cynthia

thanks for taking the time to read and make comment

steve x

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Hi Ann
thanks for taking the time to read and make comment

steve x

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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"Take me" is VERY good.
Apricot Man - great as it is - left to our collective imaginations.

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Cheers Jeff and all the best for you and yours next year!

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Merry Christmas Ann, awww your message gave me a big smile and a little sentimental tear in my eye! I agree,
Best Festive Wishes
Rachel
xxx

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Happy Christmas Annipoo ;-))
Luv TC XXX ;-))

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Happy Christmas, wish you lived next door, I'm sure we would be best friends!!

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Thanks for the kind comments xx

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Hi Dave

thanks for taking the time to read and make comment

steve x

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Hi Andy

thanks for taking the time to read

steve x

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comment on my horror poem!
All the best mate!

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Hi Greg, many thanks for the reply on my profile and also for the comment on Little Clock!
Cheers
Rachel
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Hi Cynthia

Thank you for commenting. Much appreciated as ever. It has been sobering to learn about that particular condition - the challenges that some people have in life! Every day of health is a gift

Happy Christmas to you and yours

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Thanks for your thoughtful comments on my poems. I'm sure the mayor will love my peon to Bolton. And I was as surprised as you to find Dermot and his Mrs in the attic.

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Hey Tom, nice poems. Hope to hear you in the flesh some time

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Happy Christmas, Cynthia, to you and yours. XXX

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Steve, thank you for your time and thoughts on my behalf. You have actually been much on my mind lately. May you have a rewarding Christmas respite to re-energise your innate glory.

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Rachel, glad The English Teacher brought back so many happy memories! The bloke in question lived well on into his 90s. I wrote the poem when I heard of his death.
I really admire your Little Clock for its consistent, patient rhythm and meticulous language, painstakingly dealing with a subject that in other hands could be too painful for words. Greg

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Ann

Thanks for your comments, I did laugh a little when submitting this piece here. But don't worry; I'm sure insight and thoughtfulness reside here in abundance.

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Hello mystery lady. Thanks for your comments on my miserable tract 'drenched'. You must have been the veiled lady supping bottled lager at that gig in Bury leaning on the champion poker player. You move in mysterious ways.

I like the second verse of Misstaken.

Keep on waxing.

John

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Welcome to WOL looking forward to more material Goth chick. Winston

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Hi Ann,
'Glennon' refers to Dermot Glennon who has written a classic poem about murdering his wife and keeping her body in the attic.
http://www.writeoutloud.net/poets/dermotglennon

Comment is about Ann Foxglove (poet profile)

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Mote it be, so it is, it is done ;-))
TC XX ;-)

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Thank you Anne for the comment and wishing you a Merry Christmas. Stephen Smith

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Hey Cynthia

thanks as ever

steve x

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