would like to help you co-host your new night Gus.
Love your profile pics, have you a list of them? I would like them as wall art, if you saw my house you would understand why.
Pete

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cheers for the comments maggie there most appreciated, im glad you enjoyed it. i like the way your poetry has such insight aand is straight to the point yet gets the message accross so directly, cheers, chris. x

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Thank you Val re Summer's Day...

Love ya to bits
see you soon
Gus x

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Thanks again Sian

For your lovely words re Summer's Day...

Gus x

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Hi Gemma

Congrats on a great gig at ShangriLa last night. Impressive stuff under a lot of pressure!

Cheers

Tony

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Border Crossing...had me from the first line, I thought it was great, made me laugh out loud. Very funny. I wish there was more of your pieces to read. Sian

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thank you Rodney for your comments on Belladonna. the repetition..witchy herb..spell... ; )
Deb

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Hi Sian, did you succumb to the subtle blackmail that is tescos or did you rush home to make a red rose out of toilet rolls and pipe cleaners?..hmm they make it all too easy...damn them....thank you for your kind comments on my wee poem, Deb

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thanks for the chat , yeah it broke ,
i too have an essay to write :)

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Hi Val
Thanks for commenting upon my football poem. Nice to write something lighter for once
Win

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Hi Jordan, No apology necessary... We are still in business and look forward to your return.
thanks for reading and commenting upon Nearly Nine, I liked your "War Poem" and the returning Helen of Troy line. Good story line feel to it. Winston

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thank you for your comment on playstation, Daniel. i've added to it again since and am still unsure (is that a common thing?)
The poetry bomber is excellent- you must keep dropping them into the midst of the madness all around. I think our own personal madness is what makes us.. invincible nightmares in our blue pants! x

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Hi Andy
Yes you're right...it was sad...it's from part of a letter sent to someone very dear to me...saying goodbye.

Thanks once again for your comments
Gus

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Louis,

'Uses' is absolutely one of my favourites too so thanks for enjoying it.

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really enjoyed your 'uses of summer'. i thought it clever and i liked how it propelled me on through different scenes, different times. and it's good to read something with a perspective that does span a few ages- it makes me feel like i've got things to learn from life x

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I wanted to ask if it was. there is a great pride in giving so much of ourselves so they can stride on and walk tall into the future- without that soundind twee- this feeling of enormity is as overwhelming to me at the moment as when they were born. but enjoying these ever-changing moments. thank- you for your comments too x

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Thank you for your comment on BillBored, i initially was writing it inspired by an ex partner and how i kept focussing on his positives, but the more i read it the more i apply it to myself- a bit of an awakening. I like your work- you have an air of all-seeing and all-feeling and i love how that shines out from your words. oh and the bursts of laughter too x

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I agree with Winston "one step behind" , i really enjoyed how i could re-read it and apply it differently to my own different relationships, I was especially taken aback when applied to my children- it felt empowering with a strong sense of pride- and worship. x

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I am based in the South West, I don't perform anymore, I used to work as one half of a juggling duo and sang too. I have thought recently that it would good to try 'something' again in the performance field...however, whether I will feel confident enough to do this is quite another matter. I did discover recently that there is a regular poetry evening at our local. I have been toying with the idea of just going to 'see' what it's like.
Sian X

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Hi Sian
Thanks for your your comments re 'Where Do We Go From Here'...Where do you live ?...Do you still perform your poetry and songs?

Thanks again
Gus x

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Thanks Gus for spending the time, for your generous comments and for the valuable cash saving tip. As you can tell I have been idling my life away voicing some of my poetry. Completing the job will consume many hours and leave me too limp to pursue the the pleasures in life that a retired person's mind should really be on.

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Hi Mal
I just finished reading and listening to your collection of postings.....As I just happened to have a spare half day....and well worth it springs to mind....love it, you are very talented...as I suspect you know...by the way you can get discount at our local brothel....Wednesday afternoons....and during Lent....not a great saving
but ever little helps..

Well done once again on a great posting.

See you at BabesRus sometime
Gus

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I have to do a lot of reading for the course this term and it has helped a lot with my writing - Carol Ann Duffy and Sujata Bhatt are good in terms of style and technique.

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"Where do we go from here?" just read this- you have such a great mastery over 'turn of phrase', a very natural flowing way with words, you just don't seem at all frightened of 'letting go' so to speak and your piece was an enjoyable read.
Sian X

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amazing isn't it how our daughters have created the need to write about them - it's a good first draft can email you more detail if you would like it

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Thanks Andy
for you comment Re Haiku and Succubus..
very kind
hope to see you soon.
Gus

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Hi loved your "Perfect Place".....perfect in its combination of senstivity, intuitive warmth and intelligence. thanks for your comments on "Questions for the Barrister" the real subject was known as 'the rottweiler on speed' he was an absolute nightmare of a character with no conscience. Met him ....horrid man!
Sian X

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Thanks for your recent comments.
You're not so bad ya' self !

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Dear Sian,

Thank you ever so much for your comments on 'Howling Hollow'

I have just read your poem 'one step behind' and Iike the way it deals with change, i like the arrangement and I like the way you put 'the gaining...the poise'

one step behind someone, as you say a shadow. The submissive quality leaves you wanted to get level, someone you admire(d) is ahead, as though they are superior

I like this whole concept

Peter.

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Thank You Sian ... You aren't just a pretty face.....if yiou thought my Haiku was brilliant ...you're a very naughty lady.
Love ya to bits
Gus x

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Thanks for the comment!

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thanks Gus, I posted 2 comments to myself last night instead of you, a wee bit tipsy hic again!

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thankyou for you comment on my poem 'broken'

i was thinking of changing it , but i am not good at that . will have to wait for another to come along i think

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Thank you! II have been very lucky with the cast. It's back on again on 19th March at the Deaf Institute if you want to come and feel uncomfortable?!
Hot Chocolate is great by the way.

Mia

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Myspace is simply beautiful, Anthony. we sleep through so much even while awake. you described the uglier aspects in our lives so well yet i felt protected as i was in the room where none of that mattered.
thank you for your comments, i have alot to learn about structure and rhythm yet.

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Hey mate,
thanks for your recent comments. It took me ages finding out which ones you'd posted a comment though.
Trust you're ok and hope to see you soon but no promises.
Love Janet.x

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Hi Sian,
thanks for your comment on my profile page.
Welcome to wol and hope you enjoy it here.
I'll check out your poetry and you can be sure i'll comment.
I think all poets and writers include some of their own experiences into their work. It might not be intentional but it's always there. It's part of life.

Love Janet.x

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Hi Anthony Thanks for that ...bit partial to red heads myself!

Thanks again
gus

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what a clever and wonderful way with words you have ...the audio sample was simply brilliant and performed with such confidence and wit. I laughed so much. Sian

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Thanks for thecomments re 3 Stones and Jack and Jill... got to start taking more water with it... See you soon!
Once again many thanks.
Gus

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Hey Jeff, thank you for your comments on 'words'. I really appreciate it of course! I just read and laughed at 'Appointment with Fear'. Especially at the end when it was apparent all the torment and fear was only the check-up. Like the picture too. Ally :o)

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Hi Win,
Thanks for your comments on 8 a.m.
How are you doing?
Cx

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Hi Jeff, thank you for your kind comments on my poems.It does sometimes feel like my wee worlds will come crashing down but they're tougher than I think..ice and glass.
Sorry to have missed the last WOL cos was snowed up int' Dales,did you get? Deb

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Hi Anthony,
thanks for commenting on my haiku.

As to your poem, silent critic. I can relate to cyber bullying, not from personal experience but because of someone on another site i'm involved with completely unconnected to poetry.
She constantly tells everyone at every opportunity about her cyber enemies, writing reams of text. I'm aware this kind of thing happens and not only in cyberspace.

Janet :-) x

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Hi Jeff,

Good to see I caught your eye whilst you were catching up. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Hello Bill, first time I've seen your blog. So, you're retired. So am I; I got tired of working, then I got tired again, and again and again!
keep it coming Bill, I like your Weapon on the wall. I've had a read of Percy's pony, or is that War and Peace? I think I'll have to take it a bit at a time, I've got the attention span of a butterfly! see you Bill Kelly.

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Hi Winston,
thanks for your Haiku reply.
It was really luverly! :-)
Janet.x

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Hi Attila,
I like your stuff - it's passionate and purposeful but at the same time humorous. I can see my own work in yours, so I'm interested in what you make of mine. Take a look!

Anthony.

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Thanks very much for taking the time to listen to & comment on SNAFU, it's very much appreciated. No, I haven't done any open-mic nights, only just finding my feet with things - poetry being one! Maybe some time in the future.
Thanks again,
Cx

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