Thanks so much for your comment, Stephen. Yes, you did miss out, I'm afraid! I'm always happy to champion Holt. It's a magical place! 😀
Thanks for the like, Stephen A 😀
Comment is about A Grand Day Out (blog)
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Thanks Tom & Keith your generousity of spirit is most welcome.
Comment is about I have that tape still (blog)
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With regard to the fawning Greg, I'm in total agreement. The Private Eye character Sir Alan Fitztightly comes to mind!
However, I heard Dimbleby on the radio saying he'd said to one of the Queen's senior flunkies a few years back, whether she ever got tired of all the daily rigmarole.
He responded, Why should she, she gets her shoes cleaned for her every day!!
Comment is about Patriotic (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Yes, Greg, I recognise the use of the word fawning might seem excessive but, as you also recognized, it is the fawning of the mass media, and particularly of the BBC, which alienates me. Like you, I am a republican but of the mild variety. I hope that monarchy just fades away. But not in my lifetime, unfortunately.
Comment is about Patriotic (blog)
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Speaking as a republican, I respect the views in this poem, John. Touching on your illustration, the title Charles III certainly has odd historic overtones. But I woke up feeling sad this morning, not so much for the death of the Queen, but because so many other people were feeling sad about it. I wouldn't describe them as 'fawning' - it doesn't gain them any advantage in mourning her - but perhaps you didn't mean those ordinary folk.
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In this god-awful world of fame and celebrity we hear the word 'legend' bandied around like two pennyworth of anything.
A true 'legendary' woman dies and not a word. But she was above all that anyway!
Comment is about DEATH OF THE QUEEN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
A revealing moment to focus on, Steve. One of the nation's greatest triumphs, after all. And Bobby Moore felt he had to remember his manners, after 120 minutes of the most important match of his life. Last night West Ham fans spontaneously sang the national anthem during a moment for the Queen before the kick-off. Shame that the FA is not permitting similar moments elsewhere this weekend. Thanks for this fine, dare I say it, Larkinesque poem. And Larkin himself, who refused the job of poet laureate, nevertheless came up with these lines for the 1977 silver jubilee: "In times when nothing stood / But worsened, or grew strange, / There was one constant good: / She did not change."
Comment is about 1966 (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
My thanks to Frederick and the two Stephens for your likes.
Comment is about SPINDRIFT (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Another perfectly judged poem, Julie. Thank you.
Comment is about Beautiful Soul (blog)
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A Beautiful tribute, Philippa. 🌈
Comment is about For Elizabeth (blog)
Original item by Philippa Atkin
A beautifully written tribute, Philippa. Thank you.
Comment is about For Elizabeth (blog)
Original item by Philippa Atkin
I can only echo Julie and Russell's comments. Thank you, Stephen.
Comment is about Our Lily (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
We drove through Holt on one of our Norfolk holidays but did not stop! Obviously a bad decision, as you describe in this marvellously atmospheric poem, John.
Comment is about A Grand Day Out (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thank you Julie & Russell. Sad days 😥
Comment is about Our Lily (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
To my shame I had to find out who Sangita Myska is - having done so I do so agree with the reason for your poem, no one should have to put up with such humiliation. Well done you for drawing our attention to it.
Comment is about Bigots (blog)
That speaks to the decades-weary soul. Thanks for sharing.
Comment is about Burn The Lot (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Thanks Flyntland, glad you liked this tribute of sorts. You are most appreciated.
Comment is about non-elegy (blog)
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Thank you Julie and Russell for your comments. We enjoy North Norfolk very much, though it is a long journey from where we live. Holiday heaven! 😁
Thanks for the likes Holden, Tom and Frederick 😀
Comment is about A Grand Day Out (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thank you John - it is good to get such encouraging comments.
Comment is about 1954 (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
"yesterday's tomorrow
bereft of what one's it was"
what a beautifull line
I love this 'Non-Elegy' thank you.
Comment is about non-elegy (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
So beautiful. Thank you Stephen. Brought tears to me too.
Comment is about Our Lily (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
For me, this is the road most traveled,
I have done this trip so many times I could visualise each step, thank you for taking me back to beautiful North Norfolk😎
Comment is about A Grand Day Out (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Often there are poems I read that I wish I had written so I could be proud of the work, that was one of them, Superb🙌
Comment is about The Poet She is Fierce (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Beautiful, I felt tears again, simply beautiful
Comment is about Our Lily (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Fri 9th Sep 2022 01:56
A brilliant, cleverly composed poem, Brenda! 🌷
Comment is about The Poet She is Fierce (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Fri 9th Sep 2022 01:46
Thank you so much, Stephen, your very kind words are greatly appreciated! 😊
Comment is about Home... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Stunning poem, Flyntland. I love the voice which comes through within this poem and the truth it speaks. 💪
Comment is about 1954 (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
to Adam Whitworth and Russell Jacklin Thanks for taking the time to read and like,
and to Stephen Gospage, I do so hope that it never happens again. It causes personal torment and lifelong frustration, todays young would, quite rightly, not accept it quietly.
I find that writting my poems relieves my anger and frustration.
Comment is about 1954 (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
Hi Adam, shame I missed this one. Have you posted it anywhere else? Thanks, Tom.
Comment is about The Importance Of Being Decent (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Hi Tommy, I love this piece. Just the right amount of detail to trigger our own memories while evoking your scene. Brilliant! Tom.
Comment is about I have that tape still (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Words that surely sum up the feelings across the nation at this
time. The Queen has been a constant presence in the lives of
most people in this country and her passing will be a seismic
event. I'm reminded of the scene in the film "Goodbye Mr Chips"
when two schoolboys are talking about the passing of Queen
Victoria (who had a similarly long period on the throne) and one says how strange it will be to have a king.
Comment is about Her Majesty (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Come again, John? No seriously, this is excellent.
Comment is about Serena Serena GOAT (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A great poem. Thank you. We should be careful, or these attitudes might be making a comeback.
Comment is about 1954 (blog)
Original item by Flyntland
This says so much, Holden. Every word counts. Great stuff.
Comment is about Home... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Hilarious and wonderful, KJ. Great use of rhythm and rhyme. Home Brewing was all the rage once; perhaps 'elf and safety put a damper on it.
Comment is about Our Dad's Battle With The Booze (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thanks for the likes, Russell and Adam. 😀
Comment is about Cloud Nine (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thu 8th Sep 2022 13:36
Thank you so much, John, your encouragement means a lot! 😎
Comment is about Home... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
This poem for me speaks of that veneer which people create to stave off and conceal their true feelings. In society this is where danger lies. A poem carefully thought through. How prejudice continues to thrive. I loathe such vile expressions as in your pen ultimate stanza but beneath the veneer they exist.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Importance Of Being Decent (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Beautifully written Keith and I couldn't agree more!
Comment is about Sounds for the Soul (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Tommy,
you took me there and into the scene which also incorporated memories from my past. A delicious poem, which might sound strange, but it was so real.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about I have that tape still (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
I don't especially like 'sneering at veneers'. I think the first two lines are the meat here and the rest could have been anything.
I'd have had an acknowledgement of dysfunctional homes, Probably 'cos I'm a miserable git. Hey, but then they could find a new improved 'home' and it's all positive again, hoorah!
See ya, got a poem to write!
Comment is about Home... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Boris, Rishi and Lizz are all members of the same extremist cult.
There's no changing of the guard here. Their preposterous juggernaut rolls on and on and they must be amazed how they're getting away with it. The conservative party doesn't change every time they stick up a new leader any more than the monarchy changes with every new king.
Comment is about New PM (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for this valuable contribution.
Comment is about The remembrance (blog)
Original item by Mphiliseni Mthimkhulu
John Botterill
Sat 10th Sep 2022 09:26
A beautiful poem, Stephen. Pure class. 😎
A tender tribute, which as Greg correctly says, has echoes of Larkin in the sad tones, the rhythm and the falling cadence in the final line. Great!
Comment is about 1966 (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage