Thank you for your kind words Steve...
very much appreciated.

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Hi Steve,
thanks for your comments on my profile poems.
I wrote them ages ago and blogged them at the time. Occasionally, i post some old stuff to change the look of my profile.
There are so many new poets here now though, i could probably get away with blogging an odd one now and then.
The book poem was once used as a philosophy. With the idea of a life being like an open book or in this case, a fallen one. Also in the literal sense of having to pick it up out of some sense of curiosity or to find some deep meaning message in it. :-)

You're welcome to my encouraging comments, although i doubt you really need them. You seem to be very well versed in the art of writing anyway but it's always nice when it's appreciated.

Janet.x

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thank you Sian : )) Deb x

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Thanks for your kind comment, Steve. Funny you should mention that song, as I did pretty much walk behind him when I married him, but was walking well in front if him when I divorced him some months later!

I learned a valuable lesson; first love is more romantic in memory than reality! LOL

I wrote that poem in my late teens; I can barely remember the feelings anymore unless I re read it! The past is another country; they do things differently there...

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Thanks Chris

For the comments re How The Days Go By...

Haven't grabbed anyone in long enough..
Thanks again
Gus

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Hi Gemma
Feeling rather sheepish... Posted a comment 1 year late the other day... I thinks it's obvious which one! Sorry.. but the sentiments still apply (It was late). Win Baaaaa

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Thanks for that Winston.

..'its not unusual'
(Heard singing as he leaves stage left).

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Thanks Steve.
A couple of years ago, a senior police officer based in Bolton described alcohol in the local press as "...the most dangerous drug on sale". If he is right why do the authorities permit so many off licences on our high streets ? Because they don't actually give a toss about ordinary folk who have to live with the problems caused by alcohol, but they do give a toss about the vast profits that their pals in big business make at our expense. Legalise all drugs, bloody hypocrites!

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Hi Gus

Thanks, as always, for your comments on 'Coast...'
I was written last year in Newquay but it's been tweaked a little since then. As we all have I s'pose?

Yes, I have many faces.

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allright anthony, really enjoyed 'myspace' - would make a very powerful performance piece, also The Gift is a shows such warmth and affection, and resides in a completely different voice then your other work.

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Hi Steve,
Thanks for looking in on "The Gift." Seamus Heaney eh? Now I know you're winding me up!
Enjoyed your "Soliloquy". It has a surreal, semi-comatose, opiate induced feel of drifting off - which I hope is what you intended. I liked the repeat at the end; adds both emphasis and rhythm.
Regards,
A.E.

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Thanks for a great night at Bolton.
Sorry I didnt do the full 15 minutes, but I dont think any more than 15 is good for any poet, no matter who or what unless they are very adaptable, im getting there but have a lot to learn yet., you def have to break it up, people just get bored, no matter ...I didnt wanna do that 4 you Jeff. It was great night! I Love your delivery style its good and kinda punky! (whatever that means!)

keep going and heres for another Jeff night please.

Pete

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Hi Winston,

thanks again for taking the time to read and make comment on my poem : )

i will today read the lines you have sent to me

take care steve

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Alvin,

Thanks for that update, glad the gig is still flourishing.

Now to make myself really popular. You may have noticed that the gig listings have venue photos to go with them.

Using all my skill and judgement I still haven't found a photo of Bar-Blue. If you could send one attached to an email to david@writeoutloud.net, you will win at least one eDrink of your choice.

David

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you know i like your work , sometimes i find it too hard to comment directly though .

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Good morning Gus, thank you for your kind comments, as always, much appreciated, Deb x

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Ben,

Could you get in touch about the gig you listed in Sevenoaks

david@writeoutloud.net

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Hi Steve - I have lived in Wigan for around 12 years or so, but I have also had the misfortune to attend one of the 'Egg' nights in Liverpool. You know the one. Self indulgent vocalists hog the 'stage' and wallow in their own delusions.
Both me and another Wigan poet, John Togher, arrived too late to perform. I wrote a little piece about it. Come Strut Your Stuff - We will, if you give us a chance!
I'm over it now, and I've performed there since. It's actually not THAT bad...

Thanks for your comments.
PS - I remember Sam Brady!

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Hi David
Thanks for inquiring about my gig at Bar-Blue, St. Leonards. It is still doing well and attracting mostly Singer-Songwriters previewing their new material. I am airing some of my new songs as well.
Regards
Alvin

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Hi Sian, thanks for your lovely comment on my poem, 'cause and effect.'
Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing when given the opportunity to voice it peacably. :-)

Love Janet.x

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Thanks for reading and your kind comments on 'A Poem'. It was a painful experience, for sure, writing helps.
I preferred your smiling face photo by the way!
Cx

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Thank you for your lovely comment Anthony...
I just read 'Weather Report' And I especially liked this part:

But oceans could not
scour away
the footprints
in the sand of me.
Each stinging kiss
has left its hollow mark
on skin that feels
forever scarred
and stained.

Even though this is very sad and I can feel the depth of emotional pain - it's beautifully written...

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Hi Anthony,
thanks for your comment on 'cause and effect.'
Yes it is about being stopped by the police.
I didn't actually mind being stopped, although i'd done nothing wrong. It was his whole attitude in his belief that i had. Not allowing me to speak and his unprovoked verbal attack which i was shocked and upset about. I was simply trying to do my job as he was supposed to be doing his.
The problem is, if i'd got his number and reported it, how much more of the same could i look forward to in the future. It's so frustrating and downright unlawful to use the power of a uniform to vent feelings and cause untold upset to an innocent person, then not even have the decency to admit that this time they got it wrong. I don't get that kind of treatment from some of the most drunk customers let alone the police.
Now i feel much better because i can vent my frustrations in writing. :-)
Thanks again.
Janet.x

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Hi Winston,
And thanks for taking the time to read and comment on "Phoenix". Yes, it is long, most of the stuff I do is I guess. I have yet to master short and succinct! I suppose there is no easy way of writing narrative poems in short form, and I do like to try to tell stories in my poetry.
Poor, poor butterfly! Whatever did it do to deserve such an ignominious fate?
Regards,
A.E.

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Hi Val,
and thanks for comments on "Phoenix." I guess the story ends there - except for the usual "happily ever after." I'm not sure I could extend it. However, I do seem to write an inordinate am,ount of narrative poetry, so there will be more stories.
Your "Paradise" is an interesting concept of the near-death experience - if that is indeed what you intended! I won't mind at all if I go that way! I also enjoyed the gentle eroticism of "Bliss" - understated and mentally stimulating
Regards,
A.E. x

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Thanks Win for your comment on 'You Came', and thank you also for the song lyrics you sent- very impressed.
I only get growled at when waking the offsping these days, though it's about my Mum (I'm sure she visited when I was having a stressfull time) x

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Ah I see. Thank you. It was all Greek to me.

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Greek homework - haphazardly with a lot of procrastination - in my case anyway.

Pas d'elle y'a Rhone car nous - paddle your own canoe. Not massively funny on its own - the fun comes in watching people tie themselves in knots trying to translate it.

Cx

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Can't work that one out. Bit thick really.

You do get up to some odd things Juniper. How does a Greek home work?

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I'm supposed to be doing my Greek homework but couldn't resist a look at Mots d'heures: Gousses, Rames. Very funny!
Only other similar thing I've come across is:
pas d'elle y'a Rhone car nous.
Cx

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Hi Sian, thank you for taking the time to read and your kind comments about Ask. Deb x

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Hello Gus, thank you for your kind comments on my poem. It was good to see you perform your King Tut in person last week and to have a giggle, normally it's the other members of my Jordan clan who giggle at fartyness, it must have become infectious, oh dear. : ) Deb

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Hi Sian, Thanks for your comment about different dad - and the request for an audio version. I've not done one before so it took a bit of fiddling between machines but I'm putting one up this evening (if I can)

Seamus

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Hi Winston - thanks again for taking time to read and make comment

steve

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Hi Sian
thanks for your kind comments on my latest post (UMT). Winston

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Hi Owen,
Glad you liked the little book (took a while in the post though!) I like writing these Haikus, they have certain advantages but its difficult to get the message accross in so few words. thats the challenge i guess. There is a discussion thread on Haiku in the forum at the moment. Winston

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hey winston how goes it? just received yr book in the post - an exquisite collection mate, very decent! especially liking the yorkshire haikus, you should definitely write more of those lil' gems

take it easy matey! drop me a line sometime

owen

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Hi Gus,

thanks again for taking the time to read and make a considered comment on my work

steve

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We are reviewing all the repeating gigs in the WOL guide. Could you please confirm that Wirral Words is still 4th Tuesday

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Alvin,

We are reviewing all the repeating events listed in the WOL Gig Guide. How is the one in St. Leonard's faring?

David Andrew

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Pete,

Thanks for the info. We are reviewing all the gigs listed as repeating events. Glad to hear yours is indeed still going.

DJA

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Hi David, The poetry open mic is the first Monday of each month. there is no amplification or pre booking and it is fairly laid back. Just turn up.

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Thanks for the encouragement Sian, I wrote that straight after attending a funeral. I rarely write pieces in that style, I should experiment more.
Bill

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Pete,

Dropped you an email about the 'Jam on That' gig listed on this site. Any word about whether that gig is still running?

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Hi there!
thanks for your encouraging comments, I'm going to read your new poems!

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Just wanted to thank you for the chat Winston.
It was much appreciated. :-)
Janet.x

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Thank you Winston for your comments...
very much appreciated. Different styles of writing are indeed interesting... it's the ones that really touch you that make it so worthwhile because everybody is affected by different things based in part on their previous experiences....

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Hi Winston.
Apologies for taking ages in getting back to thank you for comments on "Peacock Dreams" -always appreciated.
I was intrigued by your latest - "Unsynchronised Manual Transition" and wondered what was your inspiration here. There seems to be quite a diversity of themes and ideas. Particularly liked:

"Brushing by quickly in headlines
your small print rubs off on the world."
and
"So hard that in time you have broken their spine
and they’re afraid to come into the light."
I await your enlightenment!
Regards,
A.E.

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Hi Jeff, Good to see you at the Green Room last night and thanks for reading the bus stop thing today. I have tickets for an event next fri evening in Huddersfield so sadly wont be able to come to the gig, sounds good though. Hope it goes well. Win x

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I love the feeling that the poem that starts with
'I felt you today' evokes... your poetry is very heartfelt and sentimental...

Thank you for your comments too.

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