Good point, John. Although I'm getting up earlier and earlier these days, woken by the background roar of the M25, which starts around five. At first I thought it was our Combi boiler

Comment is about THE LONGEST DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you so much for the kind comment, Stephen, I'm very grateful! 😊

Comment is about Learning Curve (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Really enjoyed the whole piece and particularly this section: "Under this maudlin sky
Lovers are becoming
Strangers
From broken promises"

Comment is about Under the Mackerel Sky (blog)

Original item by Clare

Damn carp, Stephen? Damn otter, I say!

Comment is about THE LONGEST DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks for the lovely comments on my radio show with Ruth. You are very kind. Much appreciated Nigel 😀

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks for the kind comments Carol, Julie and Stephen. And for the likes, K. Lynn, Tom, Rose, Frederick and Holden. Scatalogical humour works every time haha 😂

Comment is about A Poetic Complaint. (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Great poem Stephen with a two brilliant ending line's.




RC 💋

Comment is about The Hill (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Very funny poem, John. I know how you feel.

Comment is about A Poetic Complaint. (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Yes, a lovely poem, Clare.

Comment is about Under the Mackerel Sky (blog)

Original item by Clare

Excellent as usual, Nigel. Every line a winner. The 'distant memory' rings horribly true.

Comment is about Hard To Swallow (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Your last line says it all, Stuart. If we're tired of Beethoven, we're tired of life.

Comment is about The Rollercoaster of Beethoven (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

'Carpe Diem', John? But why should we? Quite Right.

Comment is about THE LONGEST DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Yes, a very subtle, interesting poem, Holden.

Comment is about Learning Curve (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Good one John 😀

Comment is about A Poetic Complaint. (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks very much, John and Carol. I posted this because I liked the play on words in the title. Yes, John, the protagonist in this is not doing himself much good, at least not from a health point of view! Yes, why not 'booze' for next challenge?

Thanks to Nigel, Frederick, MC, Tom, Rose, Stephen, Aisha, Holden, Kevin and K Lynn for the likes.

Comment is about Drinking Culture (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

So funny! 😂

Comment is about A Poetic Complaint. (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thank you so much, John, as always your kind comment means a lot to me! 😊

Comment is about Learning Curve (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Very enjoyable, Julie made me laugh 😂

Comment is about The Cow And The Catty Cat (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Absolutely amazing, Clare. Stunning, beautiful, sad, true. The best poem I have read on this site so far. Sorry it's a break up poem 😓 but it is inspirational!

Comment is about Under the Mackerel Sky (blog)

Original item by Clare

How very true, Holden. As usual, a powerful, skilful examination of complex issues. 😀

Comment is about Learning Curve (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Listened to the radio link up John loved the idea of how your poetry took you through your life.
P.S
Music was good too.

Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)

Original item by John Botterill

So many to choose Clare
Love lies wrapped
In a golden shroud
such a sad poem but so true in many break ups.

Comment is about Under the Mackerel Sky (blog)

Original item by Clare

Thanks for your likes
Frederick
M.C. Newberry
Aisha
Holden
Kevin
Stephen A
John B
Rose
Stephen G
Tom
and
Brenda.

Comment is about Hard To Swallow (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thankyou, Frederick, Aisha, Holden, Kevin and MC.
And it is, of course, also the shortest day.

Comment is about THE LONGEST DAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A great midsummer poem, Aisha. It rocks! 😁

Comment is about The Feeling Of Love (blog)

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Thanks for the likes Aisha and Stephen A. 😀

Comment is about Confessional (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Familiarity in these lines. For who can deny that time sees an
eager "young shaver" turn into a hopeful old shaver?

Comment is about DIY AT SEVENTY EIGHT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Really good Stephen 👍

Comment is about This Day (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thank you Julie, Stephen, & John.
Twas a long time ago, but still seems like one of those near perfect days. Although time, no doubt, has made it a bit rosier !
And thanks for the likes! 🌷🌷🌈

Comment is about This Day (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

A really fascinating poem, Michael! 🌷

Comment is about "Odeum" (blog)

Original item by Michael Morales

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Comment is about Drinking Culture (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanking thee most kindly, P&L (glad the wording is well received), Stephen (the atmosphere can be quite humid in the laundry room/corner); John (spin cycle can be metaphorised as well. Love that bit about being open to interpretation) Cheers, Frederick.

Comment is about wash (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

The mind is willing etc etc Ray! Always keep your tools sharp and your wood true. Good work!

Comment is about DIY AT SEVENTY EIGHT (blog)

Original item by ray pool

You have written a gem here, Frederick. So well crafted and open to interpretation. 😀

Comment is about wash (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks for the kind comments and likes.

Comment is about Rich Pickings (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks so much for your comments, Holden. Glad the humour came across 😊👍

Comment is about Confessional (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Utterly charming, Stephen.

Comment is about This Day (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Shame on you Stephen 😂 Still at least you were improving your mind, whilst killing off your brain cells haha. Is 'booze' the next 10 line challenge?!

Comment is about Drinking Culture (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

This is great, Julie. I love the way you weave everyday conversation (even about oligarch's yachts!) into poetic rhythm,

Comment is about Rich Pickings (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A beautiful, romantic poem, Stephen.

Comment is about This Day (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Yes, this so tactile and atmospheric.

Comment is about wash (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Such well worded line's Frederick-great stuff!

P.& L.

Comment is about wash (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

RC - Thanks for the rhyming comment; very apt for today's
precarious predicament. I especially relished the term "Tsarist
dipstick" !

Comment is about NOTIONS (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

You have to own a large pot
To be able to own a large yacht.
I'd prefer a modest sum in reach,
Contented on some quiet beach! 😍

Comment is about Rich Pickings (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you Keith and Mark for your comments. Funny you should mention that song... You're So Vain popped into my head so I was listening to it while writing the poem.

Thanks to the other readers/likers too. 😃

Comment is about In The Nude (blog)

Original item by Tom

A brilliant poem, John, you present the guilt-generating machine of confession with great humour! 😎

Comment is about Confessional (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks Stephen and Rose. I enjoyed both your responses to this poem very much. Dave Allen was a class act and as irreverent as Rose ( who is another class act). As are you, Stephen! 😁
Thanks for the likes Hayley, Frederick and Russell 😀

Comment is about Confessional (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Correct summary M.C of the uplifting heights brave courage can achieve thanks

you too Stephen G your comments always spur me on.

Comment is about The Don't Give Ups Wear Invisible Medals (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Thanks ...my Dad left left me when I as a baby I think, though he returned for a couple of times for brief visits when I as a toddler, but I have no real memories. Oddly enough, Dad turned up on This is Your Life as a speaking guest for somebody later in life, that was amazing to see him, but he didn't look too well. Apparently he died not long later aged 56 after returning to Liverpool and was buried 5 minutes from where I lived, I only found all this out a few years ago. Still lots of unanswered questions, but grateful to know where my Dad is laid to rest.

Comment is about For My Dad (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

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