A clever, beautifully written poem, Stephen.
Comment is about I had a dream (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for the likes Nigel, Frederick, Stephen and Julie. 😀
Comment is about Be Proud! (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
We are creating robots in educational institutions to serve the purpose of government Or big business tycoons. Brain washed, without ambitions and dreams....a life created to serve big bullies.
Well written.
Comment is about Army Factory or Pit (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thank you to Nigel, Holden, Stephen A., and Pete for their likes and also to Stephen G and John for their comments.
Keith
Comment is about The Clock tells the same Time (blog)
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Kevin,
Very well written but behind this lies a great deal more than is said. Turning the clock back it was often not one's intellect which determined one's place in life and subsequent education, but whether one's family could afford further or higher education. Today having to pay university fees must deter and discourage many good minds from advancing themselves. Money as always speaks. I did not get the Pit or Factory as I got the Army instead.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Army Factory or Pit (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Dark night sky
bright shooting star
make your wish
silver moonlight smile
means whatever wanted
has come true❤
Comment is about Optimism (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
I think it will apply to anyone who has a caravan, Pete. And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.
Comment is about THE PLUMBING (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Very true, Keith.
Our civilisation
Is but a thin veneer
I fear!
Comment is about The Clock tells the same Time (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
How do you know that this is the exact conversation I had with my wife
Spooky 🤣
Comment is about THE PLUMBING (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks, Stephen, for your kind comments. Yes I know what you mean about the spaghetti trees. The story is genuine. The driver was from Bradford but I can't claim ownership of the gag, even though, in the poem, I do. Poetic licence! 😀😂
Comment is about A Holiday Job at the Woolgrowers (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
You are right, Keith. All war is a crime and all warped ideologies lead us down this horrible path, again and again. Thank you for posting this.
Comment is about The Clock tells the same Time (blog)
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Made me quite envious, given the drought conditions here, Julie. The second verse closes it very well.
Comment is about Silver Lining (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Very funny, John. The last verse reminded me of spaghetti trees April Fool on the BBC many years ago.
Comment is about A Holiday Job at the Woolgrowers (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Too late for that advice, Graham, I’m afraid.
Comment is about THE PLUMBING (blog)
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I shouldn’t complain JC, she’ll most likely be mopping you up in the not too distant etc!
Comment is about THE PLUMBING (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Stephen,
This must be rated as one of your best. Beautifully crafted leaving the reader in suspense not knowing what to expect.. I found it enthralling. So well written.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Shhh (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks Greg. You are quite right. It was a rite of passage moment. Funny, in retrospect.
Thanks KJ. I really laughed at your reminiscences. Hilarious!
Getting through each mind numbing day was an effort. We came up with all sorts of gags. A preparation for life, generally!
Thanks for the likes Frederick, Holden, Clare and Keith. 😀
.
Comment is about A Holiday Job at the Woolgrowers (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
John, Thankyou so much for all your lovely comments on my recent offerings - you are always so kind! I hope you are keeping well. 😊
Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)
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🤣 That's what it was, Julie! Bloody extra mature cheddar. Too mature for me 😂. The cuppa made up for it ( with a sly choccy biscuit, of course)
Comment is about Shhh (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Tom, I just want to Thank you for your recent comments on a couple of my poems - very kind words! I don’t know how I’ve managed to miss your offerings here on WOL. I Just had a read and now you have a new follower! 😊
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Original item by Tom
Too much cheese before bed?? I bet that cup of tea was much appreciated. 😁
Comment is about Shhh (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Wed 3rd Aug 2022 17:26
Thank you so much, John, for your lovely comment, it means a lot to me! 😎
Comment is about Limitless... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
My mum was sent for a card of button holes when she was young.
I've also heard of people been sent for a tin of tartan paint.
Nice one John, I can totally relate to this.
Comment is about A Holiday Job at the Woolgrowers (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Not bullying perhaps, John, and at least a fairly painless initiation process. We had something similar in the Scouts.
Comment is about A Holiday Job at the Woolgrowers (blog)
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Really enjoyed this Clare, great writing.
Comment is about This Old House. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Wise words indeed, John.
Thanks for the Like, Holden.
Comment is about ‘EYUP! IT’S YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Never do owt for nowt
But if that does do owt for mowt
Do it for this sen!
😀
Comment is about ‘EYUP! IT’S YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A mind blowing subject explored with great panache, Holden. Superb. 😎
Comment is about Limitless... (blog)
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Wed 3rd Aug 2022 04:41
Happy birthday to you! A hilarious poem to mark the occasion too! 🎈🎉🎂
Comment is about August the 2nd ,my birthday !!! (blog)
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Meriel Woodward
Tue 2nd Aug 2022 20:14
Happy Birthday Dad! 🎂🎈🥳
Comment is about August the 2nd ,my birthday !!! (blog)
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Quite right, Stephen. I have ha’pennies my grandad gave me.
Comment is about ‘EYUP! IT’S YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Nothing wrong with being 'careful' with it, John.
Comment is about ‘EYUP! IT’S YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
In this simplistic altruism on display we seem to be casting aside
what enabled this country to become what it is, a land that has
permitted others to take up a home. Spare me the mists of
time ideology and get real about what is best for our country
now and for the future. We are not a bottomless pot and owe
it to our forebears to retain what they lived and died for...a
sense of identiiy and the preservation of a glorious countryside,
not to mention support services that can actually care for our own. . .
Comment is about WHEN WE WERE A KINDER NATION (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Now you’re talking, Kevin!
And MC, I’m not sure you realise that the more you post on this the more you prove my point that we were indeed a kinder nation then.
Comment is about WHEN WE WERE A KINDER NATION (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I’ll vouch for that, Kevin.
Thanks for the Like, Frederick,
Comment is about ‘EYUP! IT’S YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Hi Andy and Andy
People normally turn up on the day and ask to be added to the open mic and it's very unusual for them not to get on. If it's very busy, I ask people to cut it down to one poem or 5 minutes including any pre poem introduction. That's because the audience finds it hard to focus and appreciate work if it's a very long session. It's also very hard on the poets in the second half if everyone's punch drunk on poetry and starting to leave.
If it's a quiet day, poets will have the opportunity to get up again and do some more when everyone has read.
All that being said, I'll probably try to have no more than 25 poets on a first come first served basis. As you've registered an interest here though, I'll make a note that you're performing. I do look forward to meeting you.
Andy N - delighted to hear there's even a chance you can make it. Hope all goes well with the baby xx
Comment is about 'Don’t go down to the Railway Inn with anyone else but us!': Write Out Loud's poetry jam returns to Marsden jazz festival venue (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
The power within
energy of emotion
feelings of joy
sharing each moment
everywhere you go
loving and caring
sprinkled intensely throughout
star written love
yours to keep.
Comment is about Love and me (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
You'll not see me flashing mi wallet about.
Comment is about ‘EYUP! IT’S YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
MC
Yes I do dispute any earned right to live in this country.
My grandparents on both sides fought in the war. Indeed many of my ancestors have earned great distinction in both world wars.
They fought for this country because that is where they happened to be born. And I happen to have been born here too. It is as I say just a coincidence of birth, and I don't think that I have any more right to be here than anyone else.
Incidentally I can trace my ancestry back to the Mowbray's who came over with William the conqueror, maybe I should f*** off back to France
Comment is about WHEN WE WERE A KINDER NATION (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Happy birthday Hugh! and mine will be at the end of this month as well!
Comment is about August the 2nd ,my birthday !!! (blog)
Original item by hugh
Wishing you a very Happy birthday Hugh. Keep the smiles coming 😁🍻
Comment is about August the 2nd ,my birthday !!! (blog)
Original item by hugh
Smiles wait for hearts to beat
love opens a Moonlight door
for dreams to keep❤
Comment is about She will. NLD PAGE 6 (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Happy birthday dear Hugh. May God bless you.
As always, another hilarious birthday poem.
💐🌷💐🌷💐
Comment is about August the 2nd ,my birthday !!! (blog)
Original item by hugh
Thanks for your comments and memories, John and Graham. I've clearly struck a chord, by mentioning Al Stewart!
Comment is about The road north (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Stephen Gospage
Fri 5th Aug 2022 21:14
Good stuff, KJ. These are not easy to write, at least not for me.
Comment is about Army Factory or Pit (blog)
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