Red and yellow - macedonian flag. I am Macedonian.
Comment is about Flag (blog)
Original item by Sanja Atanasovska
Lovely poem, Stephen, Love 'deodorised cheeseburgers' and 'the yellow brick road to Graceland'. I swear I saw him on an empty petrol station forecourt the other day ...
Comment is about Elvis Presley Boulevard 1994 (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Speaking from a perspective that seeks to prevent these tragic
incidents from occurring, it depresses me that there is trite
stuff about stopping it happening whilst failing to discuss
how and why it does! Sadly, there's nothing new in this sort of
activity. I recall that back in "my day" a policewoman acted
as a decoy to catch a man who preyed on women alone in
vulnerable locations. She was attacked and fought back, but
injured before the nearest "aid" could reach the scene - no
doubt carefully chosen by her assailant who was caught.
trying to escape. The mix of location. time and predator/prey situation that existed were all too recognisable. Prevention
takes various forms, not least the realisation that danger
EXISTS out there. My niece carries a device with a piercing
"shriek" to it - one step towards accepting that risk needs
to be understood and confronted. There has been talk
about the police doing more to protect women. So easy to
say, isn't it?. But don't wait for the "how" to follow! Because
it won't !
Comment is about Sabina Nessa R.I.P. Our gender violence epidemic is a disgrace !! (blog)
Original item by hugh
A clever and effective one, Trevor.
Comment is about Not A Summer’s Day (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Sorry to hear that, Julie. My condolences to you all. Take care.
Comment is about Taking a break for a while (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks, Greg. I'm sure Margot Ledbetter would have campaigned against X-rated films. And Wetherspoons...difficult to be civil in view of who owns it.
Comment is about The Ritz, Surbiton (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Mon 27th Sep 2021 15:40
Thank you for the comment, Martin, I appreciate it! ?
Comment is about Wondering... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Inspired by a wonderful b/w picture of such a cinema posted by Ray Pool on social media the other day. Thanks, Ray!
Comment is about The Ritz, Surbiton (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you Martin for reading and appreciating the poem. Do read more of my works.
Xixi xoxo
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
This is so sadly true. So many are not comfortable in their own skin. Wonderfully put.
Comment is about Wondering... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
These are connections colours and so much more
Nice one
Comment is about Flag (blog)
Original item by Sanja Atanasovska
You painted a wonderful picture here Keith
Love it
Comment is about An Autumnal Stepping Stone (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I totally agree with Greg on this one Hugh
Well said
Comment is about Sabina Nessa R.I.P. Our gender violence epidemic is a disgrace !! (blog)
Original item by hugh
I particularly like the final lines in this poem
in box marked “scary”
to be opened at a later date
Nice one Bob
Comment is about onset of depression in 21st century adolescents (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
I can feel the intensity building within this poem
Nice one
Comment is about Stuck (blog)
Original item by Stuart Bright
This is quite appealing due to the sparseness of words. Those that have been used are done so to good effect.
Fab
Comment is about Something Spectacular (blog)
Original item by S Sampson
This poem has a certain lyrical quality about which I like helped by the repeating phrase 'I remember'
Nice one
Comment is about 19. Poem (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Jodie mcnee
Mon 27th Sep 2021 08:59
I love your words so much, they give me so much joy! xxxxx
Comment is about TRANSITION (blog)
Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee
Thank you Keith and M.C.
I was taking the piss of myself a bit with this one.
I went to a job last week, and try as I may I couldn't get my flask lid back on. I thought, if anyone is watching they won't trust me to do the job.
Hope you got your plumbing sorted Keith, and your car sold M.C
Comment is about How To Choose A Good Plumber (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Mon 27th Sep 2021 02:36
are you still living in Spain?
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Well said, Hugh. I know you usually write jokey poems, so well done for straying outside your usual zone with this deeply-felt one. Your sentiments are, I'm sure, shared by all here on Write Out Loud.
Comment is about Sabina Nessa R.I.P. Our gender violence epidemic is a disgrace !! (blog)
Original item by hugh
A good descriptive poem. I once visited the island; a beautiful place.
Thanks for this
Keith
Comment is about Cumbre Vieja (blog)
Original item by d.knape
It is prevalent on YouTube and not unknown on WOL.
Comment is about RAGE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Entertaining and SO close to reality!
I wonder just how many are mentally suited to being in ANY line
of business. Last Friday saw a failed appearance (without notice
OR reply to my text enquiry) by a would-be car buyer (TRADE)
when I had driven forty miles to be available for his attendance.
And nothing since!!
Comment is about How To Choose A Good Plumber (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Kevin, another great. It is also close to the truth as I had a plumber call recently and I had a similar experience.
Where are they trained these days?
Thanks for this
Keith
Comment is about How To Choose A Good Plumber (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
I’d be interested what this refers to MCN
Comment is about RAGE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I liked this and it works really well with the music.
Comment is about Moonlight Sonata (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Sat 25th Sep 2021 14:55
Thank you for the kind words, kJ, much appreciated! ?
Comment is about Phototropism (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thank you for the kind comments, I am fine but we received some terrible news this week, the sudden loss of our nephew, It was such a shock. I am also away at the moment and although my view is of blue skies and sunshine my head is in a totally different place. I am not sure I will ever be able to find the right words to write about this time, hence the need for a break. Thanks again for your lovely messages. Jx
Comment is about Taking a break for a while (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
This may be a re-post. I'm not sure if I've posted it on here previously or not.
This was the first poem that I ever wrote, and it amuses me to think that after writing poetry for 5 or 6 years now I haven't got any better.
Comment is about Fred's Little Problem (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
It always seems to come as a surprise when the nights draw in, and leaves curl and turn brown.
The last line of this explains that it's just part of a natural cycle.
I liked that the birds flapped us an "au revoir" before heading south. The ones around us chirp "I'll sithee" before buggering off.
Comment is about An Autumnal Stepping Stone (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A very interesting, and clever piece.
I have a feeling that this has more to it than the plight of sunflowers "if the tanks march in".
Comment is about Phototropism (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
hope you'll be back posting soon. I always enjoy reading your poetry.
Comment is about Taking a break for a while (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Kyle Jones
Fri 24th Sep 2021 22:19
Thankyou beautiful sister for this it’s been a big healing journey since I met u at the cemetery me an my mum are getting closer am I am healing our relationship blessed be beautiful soul sister ??♂️??☘️??❤️?
Comment is about CATHEDRAL KYLE (blog)
Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee
Querida Erika,
This poem brought tears to my eyes. This really is such special writing.
You will see your brother again.?
Besitos y abrazos.
Muchas gracias,
Rasa
Comment is about SWEET PLUMS (blog)
Original item by Erika Montoya
Thanks you Aisha, Stephen and Holden for following and liking!
Nice to get your comment Keith. It was quite deliberately that I drew a parallel with sexual congress, that's fine! Some love their machines and there will be overlaps, albeit usually subconscious.
Glad you enjoyed. I've just resumed going out on the bike and spent quite a lot in tarting it up , as it were!
Thanks Graham, I wanted to prove I could still perform (on the bike) and I did feel very involved and a sense of freedom. Great all round, though a bit knackering.
Ray
Comment is about RIPE FOR SPORT (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Excellent rhyming.
Good poem
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Not A Summer’s Day (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Your presence on WOL brings on a smile,
Enjoy taking a break for a while.
But don't be away for to long,
Be back soon to where you belong.
Comment is about Taking a break for a while (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Fri 24th Sep 2021 02:03
Thank you, Stephen! ?
(I just happened to remember the word from A-Level Biology ?.)
Comment is about Phototropism (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
You'll definitely be missed, Julie. Hope everything is ok and you're just recharging your poetry batteries! Enjoy & relax (if that's possible ?) ?
Comment is about Taking a break for a while (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Stuart Bright
Mon 27th Sep 2021 19:56
Thanks Martin
An insomniac overthinker is one of my alter egos - I have a pretty insistent internal monologue that loves to get hooked up on the little things and run through them over and over and over…….. as I’m sure we’ve all experienced at some point in our life!
Thanks for reading, and thanks for the feedback. Always appreciated.
Comment is about Stuck (blog)
Original item by Stuart Bright