Thank you, John and Keith, for commenting. I really appreciate it. Reports of the torture and mutilation of POWs are truly horrifying. I tried to pitch this at a fairly general level to avoid it being too gruesome.
And my thanks to Frederick, Julie, Stephen and Holden for liking this.
Comment is about Atrocities (blog)
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It's true, Greg. When the brambles give up, we will have real problems. A fine, dry piece.
Comment is about Drought (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
'Flattened like a sandcastle' is a haunting image, John. I loved the rhythm and rhyme.
Comment is about Sandcastles (blog)
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Nigel and Martin,
Thank you for your comments and your support.
I miss you all!
Comment is about ‘I now help many people find their own pleasure in writing. You can't put a price on that' (article)
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Thanks to Nigel,Frederick. Ray. Stephen, Rudyard,Holden, and K for liking
Thanks to John and Stephen for commenting
Blessings to all
M
Comment is about Potholes and craters (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
There’s a parched essence to this piece Greg, accurately depicting the title. Perhaps a new genre of Arid Poetry?
Drove up to Brittany yesterday in torrential rain. The bubble has burst here but gladly warm and dry today.
We gardeners are never happy are we? My daughter sent us a photo of our raised beds asking if the salad leaves were weeds!!! duh!
Love the middle verse 🌵🌿🍃
Comment is about Drought (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
A poetic masterpiece displaying your belief.Well done.😄
Comment is about Closeness to Allah (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
As a person of faith your poem articulates well the confidence that can be had in a firm belief in the Almighty. I share this belief but in a different context as a Christian.
Thank you for a poem which needs to be heard by many in today's world
Keith
Comment is about Closeness to Allah (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
A forceful poem which emanates an anger which so many of us feel at this time of unrest. This poem captivates a strength of feeling.
Stephen, thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Atrocities (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Jennifer,
This nearly brought tears to my eyes as I was in Rome a couple of years ago when I met a Moroccan who was a vagrant and living in a park. Fortunately I speak Arabic so we were able to communicate. He told me his life story which was of a man rejected, confused, with failed relationships and a need for love. He was strangely handsome but his clothes were rags and he was barefoot. When I read your poem I was back in Rome listening to a story. Out in this world there are many like these who through no fault of their own are cast into poverty, the likes of which we can never know.
A poem to touch the heart strings
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The Moroccan (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Soul has been on my mind lately too Keith. See my last effort.
I know what you mean about nocturnal inspirations.
Comment is about Night into Day (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
As usual, Stephen, your famous poem has hit the nail on the head. Fame used to be the by product from the work one did or the role one performed. Nowadays fame, itself, is the spur!
I really want to read your advice poem, too. Go on, Stephen. Go on line 😀👍
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
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Elegantly described, Keith. The final couplet is stunning.
Comment is about Night into Day (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A tender, moving piece, Rasa. Thank you for this.
Comment is about Advice To My Younger Self (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
I found myself getting emotional reading this, Rasa. It is thoughtful, intelligent and kind. It would serve wonderfully well as the prototype of a letter to be given to all young people. You delivered the goods, as always! 😀😎
Comment is about Advice To My Younger Self (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
A very appropriate piece. Such shocking news, and I do hope the consequences are not so dire as initially reported. Don't understand how someone can be so fanatical.
Jennifer
Comment is about (For Salman Rushdie) (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
Delightful! Hope there are more like her. Noticed it was a little girl!
Jennifer
Comment is about A caterpillar rescued by a loving little girl (blog)
Original item by hugh
Fantastic language, and very clever use of the garden metaphor. Very well written and planned.
Jennifer
Comment is about The Garden (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Really enjoyable!In a warmer climate the night really comes alive.
Jennifer
Comment is about Night into Day (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
This is stunning. So powerful and empowering - I just love it! One my favourites from you. 😌
Comment is about The Garden (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A child's magic. Great poem.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about A caterpillar rescued by a loving little girl (blog)
Original item by hugh
Well penned and a message for us all. Great use of language.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The Garden (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Look after yourself, Keith. Your talent shines through, even at this difficult time. Things will get better.
Comment is about Permanently Locked Down (blog)
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Thank you for the wonderful comments Julie, Keith, John, & Holden! 🌈
And for all the inspiring Likes 🌷🌷
Comment is about Love & Grief (blog)
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thank you Stephen, and yes it is
Comment is about (For Salman Rushdie) (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
Thanks for the likes and kind comments Keith.
Comment is about Never Let Your Rainbow Fade (rehashed) (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
This makes me so sad. Too many people feeling frightened for the future and feeling exactly the same I’m sure. This poem should be shared to the two candidates to discuss at their otherwise pointless bickering sessions. Take care Keith. A nice walk is always free and without prescription. 🌈
Comment is about Permanently Locked Down (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Difficult to imagine and hard to believe this happened not so long ago. Thank you for telling your Mothers story in this poignant poem.
Comment is about Imagine (blog)
Original item by Clare
The blunt fact is that most English people back then hated Blacks, Asians, Scots, Irish and Jews, viewing them as unwanted interlopers. Homosexuality was actively outlawed and women were second class citizens. Most middle class people saw the working classes as moronic, bovine revolutionaries. One cannot blame Larkin for his views, they were just the norm in those days. They never impinged on his art, which is the main thing.
Comment is about Simon Armitage reflects on 10 Philip Larkin poems to mark centenary (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you Nigel. This portrays my struggles and how God empowered me.
Comment is about Sunshine (poet profile)
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Thank you for reading my poems. Thanks for your kind encouraging words. Footprints too deep always to see.💐
Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)
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It should Nigel in it's time. Thank you🌷
Comment is about She will. NLD PAGE 6 (blog)
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Thank you Nigel 🌷 warm wishes wrapped in words 😀
Comment is about Love and me (blog)
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Wishes don't cone easy. What comes easy isn't worth wishing for. That's the test of life.
I pray it does Nigel 🌷
Comment is about Optimism (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
For you Nigel and for everyone on earth😀
Comment is about With love (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Home is a place of safe refuge. If not, then it isn't home.
Thanks Nigel.🌷
Comment is about Freedom (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Definitely Nigel. It shouldn't for anyone. Life is a blessing and a precious gift.💐
Comment is about Gratitude in attitude (blog)
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Everyday in a changing World
Your yearning for life will never change.💗
Comment is about Gratitude in attitude (blog)
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Potato fields
Sky Man
workers amazed
jaw dropping
illogical landing
parachute gathered
history continues
anticipating yet
another poem
cleverly read.
Comment is about August 2022 Collage Poem: The Haze of a Sweet Afternoon (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Graham,
Thank you for your comment. I am at a low ebb at present but your words provide encouragement and I shall bear them in mind as I pull myself out of this malaise.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Permanently Locked Down (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
This makes often true and very sad reading. Money I’m afraid is the current measure of success/achievement but sadly cannot endow class and a sense of humility to the rich. One look at our royals will illustrate that perfectly.
Keith, keep a grip on what is dear to you. You have intellect which money can’t buy. Decency which also isn’t for sale. Focus on what you have!
Comment is about Permanently Locked Down (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A poem brimming with optimism. Much needed in today's world.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Never Let Your Rainbow Fade (rehashed) (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
This is my kind of poem. What a bloody bunch of morons we really are. Today I read of sunken ships in the Baltic, most the result of conflict, which on the sea bed they break apart and release vast quantities of oil which kills the fish out right. Along the banks of the River Oder nearly all the fish are now dead and washed up on the banks filled with toxic chemicals. It will take decades if ever to reverse this. A factory up river was responsible for the discharge of chemicals. We are a useless destructive force. Given paradise only to desecrate it. What hope can there be?
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about SKIN IS WEARING THIN (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
A sombre moment, David, and a thoughtful poem.
Comment is about (For Salman Rushdie) (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
Thanks, Martin, for the kind comment.
And thanks to Nigel, Frederick, Rudyard and Holden for liking this one.
Comment is about Guilty (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Stephen Gospage
Mon 15th Aug 2022 16:46
Dear John
Glad you liked the Famous poem. I'll post the advice one once I've given it a bit more thought, I promise.
Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)
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