I found this brief evocation of a mundane event rather appealing.
I for one will not quibble
About being soothed by gentle dribble! ?
Comment is about Slow Rain (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I had to laugh at this - thanks for a welcome chuckle, albeit at
your expense. But how intriguing to think that I was just across
the bay in the centre of Torquay at the time, (as described previously elsewhere on WOL). It can be a small world sometimes, not least because I subsequently had a caravan in
Three Beaches, Paignton, not a million miles from the Hookhills site that you mention.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Ruth.
Sadly my memory is shot through, whenever I do perform my poems I always have them written down in front of me .
My eyes are getting bad too. I'm to vain to wear my glasses, so I take lots of pages printed in big letters.
Comment is about Silvie (a re-post) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
This is an interesting poem. I write usually when inspired. This inspiration can take many forms. It may come from something topical, the words or comment of another, a scene or story related. I write for personal pleasure sometimes as a cathartic means of release. If others read my work then it is something of an accolade which I find satisfying. Writing is in part the work of the soul.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about We Write (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Lovely to hear from an eye-witness, David. There is a well-known picture of Horovitz in that top, in animated conversation backstage with Ginsberg.
Comment is about Cultural campaigner and poetic free spirit Michael Horovitz dies aged 86 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
You have officially become the new Benny Hill! This should be made into an actual visual comedy sketch? Very impressive that you are able to actually perform this also you must have a great memory
Comment is about Silvie (a re-post) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thanks for that Nigel you always have a knack with 'response' poetry☺
Comment is about Frozen Time (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Make sure you do, eat & wear EXACTLY what you wore last Wednesday & we'll win this! ?
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Was at Albert Hall event. Horovitz sat in one of the Hall's upper decks. He sported one of those tops with parallel blue and white stripes. Kind favoured by French onion sellers. A striking slender reader.
Whole event among top 5 of my life.
Comment is about Cultural campaigner and poetic free spirit Michael Horovitz dies aged 86 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks for the like and comment Stephen G.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Stephen. Pets bring so much joy! Wishing you a lovely Sunday. Best wishes, Rasa
Comment is about My Boy (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Thanks Stephen, glad you liked it.
Comment is about LIVERPOOL 1946 (blog)
Original item by john short
Break the ice
fireside heart defrost
bearskin rug wrap
burn baby burn
love time endless.
Comment is about Frozen Time (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Thanks for all your likes
Holden
Ruth
julie
Stephen G
Your Royal Poetess
and
Aviva.
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Drinks will flow
cheering lads on
enjoy the game
no matter what.
Comment is about Anything Could Happen (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Sun 11th Jul 2021 00:47
I've been the odd bird out
all my life.
?
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This piece immediately stirred up so much emotion & anticipation! It definately screams to be continued, I hope it will be for you?
Comment is about Passing Through (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
And thanks to Julie for the poem.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Great poem Stephen really
captures the mood of the moment! No one will be distanced if we win tomorrow though all that will be totally forgotten ?
Comment is about Unpacking (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks to Nigel, New Shoes, Keith, Julie, Holden and Your Royal Poetess to the likes. Very much appreciated.
Comment is about These Drawings (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
England have a fine bunch of players and a good manager, as Greg says. It should be a great match. May the best team win.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you for all the likes folks.
Comment is about Mellow Yellow (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I have been a football fan for most of my life. A fan of the country I live in? Not so much recently. Of course, I will be cheering England on like everyone else on Sunday, because England have a team and a manager to be proud of.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for the likes and comments. No controversy intended, it’s only football ?
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Oh heaven forbid anyone feeling good about being English!
The hooligan element exists everywhere, sad to say.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
And let's just hope not too many foreigners get beaten up afterwards, whether in celebration or mere revenge
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
In 1966 I was walking down Union Street in Torquay and was
witness to the wild cheer and flying hats (they wore them then!)
at the display window of the Radio Rentals shop that signified
the scoring of the winning England goal on that memorable day.
One of those occasions that linger in the memory. Like Ken
Wolstenholme's commentary:
"They think it's all over. it is now."
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for the further comments on my profile page.
One point - the book cover you refer to ("Poetry to Please") is,
in fact, a CD cover and uses a photograph taken by me in the
delightful riverside town of Dartmouth in South Devon, UK.
Some of the tracks from the CD can be heard in the audio section
of my profile.
By the way, an Aussie local "country music" radio station in
Victoria has played some of my songs. Hats off to Trudy Burke
in St. Albans!!
Comment is about Rasa Kabaila (poet profile)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Sat 10th Jul 2021 12:37
A dark poem
black as Buzzards-
Survival
of the fittest.
Comment is about Pecking Order (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Together we stand no matter what.
Comment is about Come On England (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Your poem reminded me of finding the wild strawberries when I was a kid.
Thanks!
Comment is about The Wild Strawberry Plant (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Thanks for stopping by my profile Tony. I'm glad you enjoyed 'Tinder Tango'!
Can you tell me more about the inspiration behind 'Linen'? I love your words—somewhat cryptic and still expressive.
Your doggy is gorgeous. Rescue dog I hear? Aren't you a blessing.
Have a wonderful day.
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about Tony Hill (poet profile)
Original item by Tony Hill
Thank you M.C Newberry for stopping by my profile and for your kind and encouraging words. You also seem like a very gifted, sensitive and generous individual. Keep writing, and diving in to every moment—for whatever it brings.
P.S—I love the cover of your poetry book 'Poetry to Please'. Just divine!
Warm wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
As I recall all numbers resolve to 9. Any mathematical problem's answers resolve to 9. +3 sets of 3 holds a sustainable structure in relationship and form giving it the ability to acknowledge itself by looking in the mirror. at least that's what I remember when I invented it.
Good to meet the acquaintance of a fellow 9er
Peace
Comment is about nine (blog)
Original item by Jacob Germain
Thank you Holden! Your continued support means the world to me.
Non est ad astra mollis e terris via. Seneca
Comment is about passing clouds (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
only when rejoicing birth
your soul will come alive.
Comment is about Shinigami 死神 (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
Don’t make me laugh, Stephen. I’ve got a cracked lip.
Comment is about TUFFEES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you for your like and comment on my poem, was a pleasure to catch up with yours!
Comment is about Ferris Ty Taylor (poet profile)
Original item by Ferris Ty Taylor
Thanks Ray, for the comment, and thanks to Jordyn, Stephen G,
Abdul, Aisha, Aviva, Holden and Pete for the likes. It still makes me laugh when I remember his delight at the sport.
Comment is about Frogging, a new sport (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
John Coopey
Mon 12th Jul 2021 12:24
You would have been a few years ahead of me, MC. Do you know if Hookhills is still doing business! I suspect if it is it will be an all-singing, all-dancing up-market Holiday Homes site now.
Comment is about ENGLAND V WEST GERMANY 1966 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey