John,
another gem. I now live in Spain once again having lived a total of thirty years here from the days of the Generalissimo to King Felipe. Lorca is a favourite of mine. I share his sexuality and many of his beliefs. He is deeply loved here. His demise is attributable to fascism, homophobia and envy.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Metamorphosis (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

This is a unique poem as the writer has used a descriptive style which takes the reader into an almost surrealistic world which one can identify but also be entranced by.
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thank you
Keith

Comment is about Summer EVE (blog)

Original item by Edbreathe

Martin,
This is so very good. I can relate to it. Had you not written it I would have done so at some time in the future. The final five lines really sum it up.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about smile (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

John,
This is masterful in the way you take the reader into this place of rest and identify yourself with those tomb stones you see. I have often wandered around such places and pondered on those inscriptions, calculating their age and speculating on their lives and professions. Your poem connects us all to the next world and our fragility in this. The words, "I will join him there in the end" speaks the unalterable truth.
Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about A Walk, to Remember (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

That’s just great !

Comment is about A Life Lived in Glory (blog)

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Great writing, Stephen. It's heart breaking, but brilliant!

Comment is about Teacher (blog)

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Thanks Rose. I have to admit I did struggle this morning. My wife and I went to a wedding at the weekend which involved a lot of driving. I am knackered!

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Thanks for the like John C 😀

Comment is about Repeating Patterns (blog)

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Is there a passmark for entry, Stephen, or do we all get in?
As Holden says, "heartwarming".

Comment is about Explorers (blog)

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Really enjoyed this! Great work.

Comment is about The Sailor's Response (blog)

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For many these are words of hope for others a fantasy. I prefer the former. But I am a believer. Good poem Stephen.
Thanks
Keith

Comment is about Explorers (blog)

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Thank you so much, Holden, John & Carol for your encouragement & comments! 🌈
And for all the lovely likes 🌷🌷

Comment is about Explorers (blog)

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Could you make me any more jealous? I think not! Lovely stuff Julie 😭

Comment is about Gumusluk (blog)

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Thanks Stephen. Your comments always mean a lot to me. 😀

Comment is about Repeating Patterns (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Ha! loved it Martin 👍 now I have a question for you,
are you out of that flipping bed yet? 😆






RC 💋

Comment is about smile (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

There are some great lines here John
I particularly like
'I study the mortar between the crumbling bricks. It is so real
I have also recently become a fan of Nick Drakes music
Fabulous poem

Comment is about Bryter Layter (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

I love that line
'On lookers trawl chunks of horror'
Wonderful stuff Stephen about a horrific display of one mans vanity.

Comment is about Teacher (blog)

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Thanks RC, you are much appreciated.
Thanks John Botterill, occasions like this are quite memorable.

Comment is about that focal moment (blog)

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Many thanks Julie, Stephen and Kevin. I’d been on hols a while so was unable to post this force majeur easily. Also, for the Likes, Frederick and Holden.
When that twat who’s poet Laurie Att shakes a 6 I shall surely be summoned (or is it summonsed?).

Comment is about THE BALLAD AND SALUTARY TALE OF WAYNE, WAYNETTA AND CHARLENE (blog)

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A grim sequel, Mike, but good.

Comment is about Sunken Graveyard (blog)

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This is quite profound, John, with a bit of humour. I liked it a lot.

Comment is about Repeating Patterns (blog)

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A very thoughtful poem, Mahira.

Comment is about Who's Listening? (blog)

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An absolute belter John.
I only occasionally caught that show but can picture every scene.
Look forward to hearing it live.

Comment is about THE BALLAD AND SALUTARY TALE OF WAYNE, WAYNETTA AND CHARLENE (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You are on top form, John. I used to watch Jeremy Kyle in the care home where my mum was - hard to avoid it as it the giant communal TV blasted it out at 200 decibels. I guess that the boy Boris could have been on it if things had turned out differently.

This poem made me laugh a lot.

Comment is about THE BALLAD AND SALUTARY TALE OF WAYNE, WAYNETTA AND CHARLENE (blog)

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Thanks for the likes.

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This made me laugh JC. I could picture every scene.

Comment is about THE BALLAD AND SALUTARY TALE OF WAYNE, WAYNETTA AND CHARLENE (blog)

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Thank you so much, John, I'm always deeply grateful for your encouraging comments! 😎

Comment is about Ownership (blog)

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Thank you for the encouragement 😃

Comment is about The Storm (blog)

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Thank you for the encouragement 😃

Comment is about The Storm (blog)

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Ahoy! permission to come aboard and appraise Captain Clare 😁






RC 💋

Comment is about The Sailor's Response (blog)

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Thanks KJ, Stephen and Sarah for the likes. 😀

Comment is about Repeating Patterns (blog)

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There's a gentleness within your words. A great poem!

Comment is about Summer EVE (blog)

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A beautiful tapestry of words.

Comment is about Explorers (blog)

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Thanks Clare. I like this poem too. It has taken 5 years in its gestation.

“I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself" D H Lawrence

Comment is about Bryter Layter (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Fantastic.. even better than the last one.
👍

Comment is about The Sailor's Response (blog)

Original item by Clare

Just when I thought I couldn't love your work anymore - you go one better!

Comment is about Bryter Layter (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thanks for your comment on 'Mountain', Mahira. I will get back to you on your poems.

Comment is about Mahira (poet profile)

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You make a very good point, Mahira. Thanks for your interest and support.

Comment is about Splendid Youth (blog)

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Thank you, Mahira. That is much appreciated.

Comment is about Landmines (blog)

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Thanks for the likes and comments, guys. KJ Walker, I hadn't thought of that but watch this space! 😀

Comment is about Come Sit with Me (blog)

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I can relate to this poem, Holden. In the current state of the world many people have lost their moorings. Clever and profound 😎

Comment is about Ownership (blog)

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I can just about remember those occasions, Frederick. You took me back there with your po-et-ry! 😎

Comment is about that focal moment (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

A classic, Stephen. So positive!

Comment is about Explorers (blog)

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Great first poem here on WOL Nicole.

Comment is about The Storm (blog)

Original item by Nicole Macqueen-Jones

A beautiful, heart-warming poem, Stephen! 🌷

Comment is about Explorers (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Mountain is a great poem. I love it🙌🤍

Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Absolutely true! War brings nothing but destruction, not only that of property but destruction of peace of mind, of happy families and of the youth that can change the world for the better. Beautifully written.🙌

Comment is about Splendid Youth (blog)

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I love this poem🤍🤍

Comment is about Landmines (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Such a generous compliment Rose, thank you.

Comment is about Metamorphosis (blog)

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Bits of string round the door handle , ( as long as the door doesn’t open inwards ) 🤣

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