Indeed, Greg. It’s a good job it wasn’t our generation considering whether to let Europe’s Jews in during the 1930’s/40’s.And thanks for the Likes, Frederick, Tom, Holden and Russell.
Comment is about WHEN WE WERE A KINDER NATION (blog)
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Thu 28th Jul 2022 15:03
Thank you so much, John, I really appreciate your kind comment! 😎
It was an attempt to consider the 'Ship of Theseus' thought puzzle in terms of a human being suffering and healing, and whether one is fundamentally changed by those cycles.
Comment is about Ship of Theseus (blog)
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And it came to pass. A stunning evening of film and performance in Bolton's Central Library with a rangeof local contributors . Thanks to Kim Edwards Keates of University of Bolton for pulling it together in collaboration with ther creator of the Whitman on Walls concept,,Yale University's Karen Coonrod.
Comment is about Films celebrating Walt Whitman have UK premiere in Bolton (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I can't wait for this Isobel. The Jazz Festival Jam has a unique vibe not least from savouring that first pint at 10.45 am. I'm sure it will be a capacity crowd.
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)
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Ooo this looks very interesting! My lovely dad came from Pompey, was a sailor in the Royal Navy, but I'm not sure some of his words would be acceptable haha. I spent a lot of time there as a child and teenager. I'll have a listen to both of these. Nice one.
Comment is about Ahoy there! BBC radio programme looks at the dialect poetry of 'island city' Portsmouth (article)
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Well said, John. Cutting off our noses to spite our faces. By barring entry to so many looking for a better life, and ready to work for it, too, we're actually weakening ourselves.
Comment is about WHEN WE WERE A KINDER NATION (blog)
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Thanks for your likes
Frederick
Holden
Stephen G
Stephen A
Ruth
John B
and
Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about England You Have Done Us Proud (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thank you, John. I think your last sentence rounds off the poem perfectly. I really appreciate your comment.
Comment is about Ceremony (blog)
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Beautifully written and immensly moving, Tommy.
Comment is about I saw you standing there (blog)
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I really like lines 2-5 Stephen. I especially liked the drooling and pressing ones face against the glass. Life always seems to be happening somewhere else, doesn't it?
Comment is about Ceremony (blog)
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Fascinating poem, Holden. Thought provoking... and then some 😎
Comment is about Ship of Theseus (blog)
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Thu 28th Jul 2022 02:53
So sad John. Beautiful song...
Comment is about Loss has no end (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks Nigel, Frederick, John C, John B, Holden, Stephen, Pete and K Lynn.
A little obtuse for me, I suppose. I added lines 2-5 after writing the poem. Not sure if it improves things, reading it again.
Thanks to everyone for reading and liking.
Comment is about Ceremony (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Quite often repetitive work doesn’t work but this is excellent writing Tommy. We’ll done!
Comment is about I saw you standing there (blog)
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Thank you kindly: Carol Congalton, John Botterill, and Stephen Gospage. Your encouraging words are much appreciated.
Comment is about be-lightedly (blog)
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Thanks Stephen. I get the feeling that I am not alone in buying cards for myself. Self love is the only genuine emotion. 😂
Thanks for the likes Julie and Tom 👍
Comment is about Happy Birthday... To Me! (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Wed 27th Jul 2022 02:09
A beautiful, evocative poem, Pete! I loved the line "Castle walls calm and gnarled from the fight." 🌷
Comment is about Nimue (blog)
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I would have an advantage over other entrants, Stephen, what with me being practised in doggerel.
And thanks for the Like, Stephen and Julie and Holden.
Comment is about MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN. (blog)
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Tue 26th Jul 2022 23:26
Knock knock a four nil win,
Into the finals England are in.
Comment is about Knock, knock.who's there ? (blog)
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Thank you Stephen and Ghazala for you comments they are appreciated. Yes Ghazala unfortunately it is normally women who go through control.
Comment is about Love Hate Relationship (blog)
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Cheers, John. Don't give up on Crufts yet. I've heard they might be a bit short this year.
Comment is about MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN. (blog)
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Delicate and beautifully concise, Frederick.
Comment is about be-lightedly (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Thankyou, Stephen. There's nothing wrong with my kids self-identifying that they are 80 years old; but common sense debars them from getting a pension. There's nothing wrong with me self-identifying as a doberman pinscher; but common sense debars me from entering Crufts.
Comment is about MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN. (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A perfect poem, Rick. Quite Larkinesque, at least in spirit!
Comment is about Love Hate Relationship (blog)
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Very funny poem, John. The subject can be very traumatic on an individual level but a line has to be drawn somewhere.
Comment is about MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN. (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Very amusing poem, John. I know this feeling well!
Comment is about Happy Birthday... To Me! (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Many of us can relate to this. Well penned.
Comment is about Love Hate Relationship (blog)
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No bell......this is innovative.
An awesomely hilarious write. 👍
Comment is about Knock, knock.who's there ? (blog)
Original item by hugh
You’re far from the first person to laugh at my singing, MC.
And thanks for the Like, Frederick and Ghazala.
Comment is about MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN. (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Hi Isabel, I would like to read at Marsden on October, so please add me to contributors. My husband will be coming along too, just as a spectator/driver/encourager!!! (all vital roles!!!)
Thanks
Dorinda (MacDowell)
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
Today I gaze into a restful night
one that brings another
moonlight dream of life
a new dawn takes me far far away
from the darkness of death.
Comment is about Tonight (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Thanks for your likes
Frederick
Holden
Stephen A
Carol
K. Lynn
John B
Ghazala
Stephen G
Ruth
Tom
and
Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about Lighten Up (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
One more chance - - - could make the difference
thanks Carol
Comment is about Lighten Up (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
How interesting. And to add to the fun, the name suggests a
modern pop group!!
Comment is about Sneezeweed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
If I miss any Amazon deliveries it's now likely due to not hearing
the bell because I'm laughing so much. So...
I blame you JC
Whatever you choose to be
When it comes to identity
Described in your latest ditty!
Comment is about MAN! I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN. (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Fascinating how mothers always seem to see their sons of any age as little boys. is it any wonder the divorce rate is so high? 😏
Comment is about Happy Birthday... To Me! (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Hi John, thanks for your perceptive comment ! A point at a time here goes. The piece was intended as a swipe at some of the laws we are taught that I could never come to terms with. So in that respect we have a common ground perhaps. The last stanza tried to do that, and the confusion was more or less built in .
The repetition of that line was a trick to reinforce the idea again of the obscure nature of some teaching and how useful life skills are really not covered , at least not when I went to school in the dark ages. The spelling of ladys was well spotted, slipped through the net, thanks. I wasn't quite clear on your point about accidents.
There is a whole other world within drawers and cupboards that could be expressed as you say. The stability of surfaces is a salient one, and reminds me of working on cruise ships in bad weather!
Ray
Comment is about THE LAW OF DISAPPEARING SURFACES (blog)
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Thanks Carol and Greg for your kind comments. It was easy to write. I just described what happened haha.
Thanks for the likes Stephen A, Frederick, Tom, K. Lynn and Holden.
Comment is about Happy Birthday... To Me! (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
That's a great poem, John! Comic take on a very poignant moment in life which many of us go through.
Comment is about Happy Birthday... To Me! (blog)
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Tue 26th Jul 2022 04:35
'Don't you think
Looking up deserves
One more chance - - -' ~ yes indeed!!!
Comment is about Lighten Up (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Isobel
Thu 28th Jul 2022 16:44
Dave - I'm so glad you're coming - I know you'll pull a crowd in all on your own and it would be great to have that kind of atmosphere - and familiar faces who are rooting for you. A pint at 10.45 am? Now there's a nice thought 😁
Dorinda - you're on the list - look forward to seeing you - my exclamation mark doesn't work on this laptop so you'll have to imagine it.
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)
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