Wow SNR, your bio sample is raw, real, reflective, insightful... Welcome to WOL. I'm looking forward to reading your poetry.

Comment is about SNR ❤ (poet profile)

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Impressive resume.
even more mpressive hat.

(you don't look that short!)

wink. ?

Comment is about john short (poet profile)

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Hello Don - am I right in recalling you mentioning Adelaide as your
part of the world? I've just been watching the cycle race Tour Down
Under on Freesport TV here in the UK - featuring the countryside
around Adelaide. A big event in a big country, given big attention.
AND won by a certain big name: Richie Porte. Hurrah!

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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Don Wisps. Thanks for the comments. Blessings. P.

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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yep. I agree.
customer surveys are actually an irritant.
hence the poem
next time they ask, send them this poem! haha

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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Hi Hannah, welcome to WoL! Some great works you've shared here. love your use of language and the pursuit of the avoidance of cliché is something I wholeheartedly support! I also like the idea of the of the title being separate to the words themselves; it's not something I always do myself but I really like the idea of using the title as a key to unlock the poem. Really looking forward to more of your work. Tom.

Comment is about Hannnah (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comment on my profile. I obtained the 'Poetry in my life' picture from the interweb.

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

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2025 - thanks Tom - glad you liked some turns of phrase. P.

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

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Hi IJMDH - 2025 - thanks for the like. Blessings. P. ?

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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2025 - thanks for your profound words. Much appreciated. P.?

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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thank you.

I like your site sign
"I will have poetry in my life"

how did you do that?

Comment is about kimberly (poet profile)

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Why hide behind
that mysterious book
come out Jordyn
and let us look
the poems you write
will have us hooked
so show us what's
behind the book.

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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Don - Droplets - thanks for the comment. Much obliged. P ?

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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They do.
but a few die-hards like me, still get the morning newspaper.
I would hate to see them go away completely.
Wouldn't we miss the paper
as much as the morning cup of coffee?
I still believe in tradition
long may it live.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Vautaw - Moon Talk - thanks for commenting. Appreciated. P. ?

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

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Hi and thankee muchly for the like on Moon talk. P. ?

Comment is about Jordyn Elizabeth (poet profile)

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If you wish to post
you must log in,
if you are a log
you should not be posting-
log off.

wink.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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I have very much enjoyed reading through your work,
Hannah

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Beautiful picture above. I'm not sure I appreciate the symbolism. But I really do think it IS symbolism. The dark berries, being eaten or spat out? I'm really interested.

Comment is about Marina T (poet profile)

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Raj,

Are you still on line? I have seen nothing for weeks. I have always enjoyed your imput, so I'm being bold enough to ask if all is well with you. You have been much in my thoughts.

Cynthia

Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)

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who wants to hang around
with old people.
they smell and
don't make any sense.
I know this from what people tell me.
I would never admit to it myself.

wiink.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

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I am entering
my second childhood.
it's more fun
the second time around.

wink.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia, it was very nice to read your comment about my profile. I have been off the site lately, but you teased me out again. EFIT is the method of getting likenesses for crime identification shown to witnesses etc. which replaced PHOTOFIT consisting of lots of pieces of a face overlaid based on their description. I think that was an older method pre digital age. In my case I used it as an illustration of conforming to expectations . I hope that is a help!

I hope you're well.

Regards, Ray

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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got ya beat.
I have been a member of WOL
since 1875.
long in tooth
but not of poems.

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

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thanks for reading my poem.
it ain't much.
but what do you expect
from an old codger
on his last good leg
my mind is about
the only thing
that still works without hurting.

O.L. Buzzerd

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Some good ideas in your sample piece you've shared. Perhaps you could shorten it as its maybe a bit long for my own personal tastes, but I did enjoy it. Welcome to Write Out Loud btw. I suspect this would go down well live if you ever chose to perform it. I co run one night in Manchester and I could see it going down well must admit, but anyway.. keep sharing

Comment is about Niamh (poet profile)

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Happy New Year, John. Your contributions to this site are highly regarded by me, both your personal works and your 'commentaries'. I do admire, and value, scholarship that is shared. Your bio entries are embracing.

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

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You are always a delight!

I'm 'not with it'. What does EFIT mean?

If I knew how to do it, I'd post a black and white photo of myself at twenty-five. I know you'd enjoy it, as I do yours: the older person shining through youth.

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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Full frontal nudity
is not only accepted
but is permitted
and encouraged!

wink.

Comment is about Jain Gawne (poet profile)

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These poems are only scavenged
it's all that I can manage,
some of them make you grimace
most hope that they 'are finished!

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comments John; micro-bite truths that we all should heed. I always always appreciate your input. And I hope Friday night is treating you alright.

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

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I'm so glad you're cruising some of the 'oldie-goldies'. I have enjoyed this site from Day 1.There weren't that many of us ten years ago, and many of us actually knew each other in person here in the north of England. It was a fine experience! Now, I'm ten years older, and not so social, and not sure if there still is an active poets' performing 'circle' in the Greater Manchester Arena. But I value the 'world venue' highly.

Welcome!

Comment is about Phillippa Hilsden (poet profile)

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Thank you!!

Comment is about Roxanne (poet profile)

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Welcome to the club Mika!

Comment is about kimberly (poet profile)

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Thanks for reading my Honking poem!
We need more Honking poems.T
there are just not enough Honking poets!

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

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Thank you so much Po! What a lovely welcome!

As soon as I've done the tea I'm going to sit down and read everyone else's works, including yours. I never realised before how much I needed poetry in my life!

Jain

Comment is about Jain Gawne (poet profile)

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Ruth, thank you for the lovely Christmas message. I'm not out much into Manchester, but I do think that I may one day really 'see' you. Assuming you're still in this area, of course.

Your natural warmth of personality is a WOL bonus to us all. Happy New Year!

Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)

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Really liking the four line poetry (quatrains)

Great themes and humour and so true to life.

Keep it up

Comment is about Joe Marcello (poet profile)

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In the attic of your mind
in dark corners find
a hidden spot,
but be careful with
what is recalled
there's things up there
just as soon forgot!
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Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

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Thank you Don. Your rhymes are good. Poems are hilarious still have deep meaning. To know you is difficult through your work. Like an ocean deep, your words have hidden mysteries. Yet, there is a drive to explore and discover those mysterious zones.

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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Don you might have read your version of it somewhere, but I specifically recall having seen the expression phrased as: A Picture Saves a thousand words. In other words, both of us could be right if there are 2 contexts. But thanx. Will check out the phrase elsewhere and if different to what I have just said will return to the arena. P.

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

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Jasmine, Po you see's a rhymer
(Ushered in some prose)
Easy, simple stuff to do
All done, there ya goes....

Rhyme on other hand Jasmine, is a very skilled art. Takes years and lotsa practice to reach our skill level (wouldn't you agree Po?) We are highly regarded and sought after on WOL, ....despite never having won poem of the week........such is life

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Comment is about Jasmine k. (poet profile)

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As you may pass by my little ol' page
This poetical digital stage
May our New Year bring
Your best role yet
And
Leave behind
All of
Last decade's
Regrets!

Wishing Everyone on WOL a Very Happy New Year! I've really enjoyed taking part on this site that I've just discovered this year. It was a nice alternative to the usual social media platforms!?

Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)

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? sample

Comment is about Jasmine k. (poet profile)

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Here in the States
there are always news stories about
people finding babies in dumpsters
it is not common but on the other hand
it is not rare.
People are too stupid to use birth control!

Comment is about nightflower (poet profile)

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Thanks Ruth same to you

Christmas time is always fun
lots of beer lots of wine
but then all is gone
with the bottle bank full of empties
and money all spent up
on the positive side
a clear head is good
to write some more poetry
with the new year coming up!

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

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Thanks Adam for your likes for Raiman and Civilian's Perspective.

Hope you're a sensible Aussie...we've already got a silly one!

Comment is about nightflower (poet profile)

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Hope you have a wonderful time here!!

Comment is about nightflower (poet profile)

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Argumentative? You'll make a good lawyer. And you wear your heart on your sleeve?. I'll remember to call you when I need a lawyer.....

Comment is about Cait Abbott (poet profile)

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Thank you very much, it's very nice to see someone so welcoming to new members. I've only been on here for a short time and already I've read many fantastic and inspiring pieces. Now wishing I'd looked for poetry blogs sooner. Thanks again.

Comment is about nightflower (poet profile)

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