Thanks for the like and comment. Frederick. Agree that many teachers are rendered impotent by the system. If they chide the child/student the parents are often aggressive, verbally and sometimes even physically, without even working out why he/she was told off. Don't think though that the future citenzry will be very docile, quite the contrary!!!
Comment is about Twisted (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Et tu Brutus.
This is really sad. A friend turns foe, what a big loss.
Well penned!🌷
Comment is about Now My Foe (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Thank you...somebody on a poetry site suggested writing a poem to accompany this picture, there are some wonderful submissions. So that's how this poem came about, my version of what I see in the picture!
Comment is about Now My Foe (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
A well crafted poem which deals with the most ghastly but avoidable tragedy of Grenfell. The writer Ben Okri also wrote a poem about this event which is well worth reading but your poem is an equal to it. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about That Night (blog)
Original item by Doug Berry
Freedom brings a happiness shown so much in your poem.
Comment is about What's meant to be, will definitely be. (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
A Lightbulb swings in a Room of Dolls
Evil penetrating stare
plastic human mould
subconscious senses fear
disturbing dark demons
invade unexpected mind
anguish heeds warning
caution looks away.
Comment is about June 2022 Collage Poem: Lost Technologies (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
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Fri 10th Jun 2022 11:06
There's so much within your poem! Very interesting!
Comment is about At The Watering Hole (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
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Fri 10th Jun 2022 10:45
A very good poem Ella
all we can say is thank God for all those fantastic people who are totally committed in looking after these vulnerable beauties
P&S
Comment is about Animal Suicide (blog)
Original item by Ella
Thanks for your praise, Holden. It means a lot to me 😎
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A poem which so very well expresses the reality of war and its awful consequences. "their minds will be a husk", sums up those who survive. Let us pray for a swift end to this useless conflict. Long live Ukraine.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Splendid Youth (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
The title recalls Owen's 'Anthem for Doomed Youth', of course, Stephen. As you may well have intended. Another poem from you full of pity and empathy. Thank you for keeping Ukraine's flag flying.
Comment is about Splendid Youth (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Fri 10th Jun 2022 04:39
A really incisive poem, John! "When you have nailed your colours to a pirate's mast" perfectly sums it up! 😎
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Fri 10th Jun 2022 04:21
Thank you so much, Russell and Keith, I'm very grateful for your kind comments, and really glad you enjoyed the poem! 😊
Comment is about Interplay (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thank you dear Frederick, dear Fredrick, dear Frederick.
“And if you voz to see my roziz As is a boon to all men's noziz, - You'd fall upon your back and scream - '" Lawk! O criky! it's a dream!"”
-- Edward Lear
Comment is about Two and a half questions in search of an answer (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks for dropping a line or two in the comment box. You are much appreciated: keith, John, Stephen. The discomfort makes for the poetic 'wrestling,' keith. May not make it easier or less painful but we can, as we say, "go down with a fight;" and "not go gently into the night." And so all the 'first times without them' has begun. Cheers. /Frederick.
Comment is about promise (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Thanks Stephen. I totally agree with you! And the sooner the better! 😊 Thanks for the like Tom and Frederick , also.
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
An important defence of free speech and the freedom to protest, Keith. Thank you for this.
Comment is about Artists, Writers & Poets speak out (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
To CC, JB, SG and all who did me the honour of liking these words - thank you. Dave left our Earthly existence this day -
Thursday 9th June 2022.💐
Comment is about END OF LIFE CARE - for my brother-in-law David Wood (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Some poems stir the mind and some the emotions. This does both, MC. A beautiful work.
Comment is about END OF LIFE CARE - for my brother-in-law David Wood (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Two extraordinary existences that leave us marvelling at the
sheer resilience and adaptability of the human spirit.
Comment is about Death of Paula Rego recalls moment when poetry and art met (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks, John. Clever presentation of this business, which I enjoyed. I suppose 'liar" and 'lawbreaker' don't have the desired effect either! Perhaps only the darts cry of 'One Hundred and Eighty' (or more) will do it.
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A stunning poem of the highest quality, Ian. My recent Jubilee poem was a little more celebratory but I can recognise really good stuff when I see it. Thanks.
Comment is about Jubilee (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Thank you very much , Keith. I completely agree about banning such mines.
And thanks to Rudyard, Rose and Kevin for liking.
Comment is about Landmines (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks Russell. Great comments. Good luck with your poem. I look forward to reading it! 😀
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Stephan this is really good. I loved every word. Is the illustration one of Banksy's works? The final stanza sums up the truth.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Bananacharma (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I've just written a long-winded poem on the same subject which I'll post once I put some big words in it,
well said you,
and luckily for me, the dictionary is huge
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A sad poem, Frederick. Very touching.
Comment is about promise (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
If the monarchy didn't exist we'd probably invent it, but on a much less bloated scale than it has become.
Comment is about Jubilee (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
<Deleted User> (9882)
Thu 9th Jun 2022 15:14
Hear hear! ( without the beer! )
10/10 Mr B,
RC 💋
Comment is about Word Search (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A well written poem from another perspective. The voice of the poet is sincere and his concerns are clear. It is good to hear the other point of view as it sobers our thoughts to a different reality.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Jubilee (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Magnificent, MC.
Comment is about END OF LIFE CARE - for my brother-in-law David Wood (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
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Thu 9th Jun 2022 14:35
Top quality hard hitting stuff big Ian and for me personally you've hit my nail square and FAIR on the head
keep well dude and don't be a stranger!
RC 💋
Comment is about Jubilee (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
thanks for the comment RG - I agree - and thanks for the 'likes' one and all 😃
Comment is about Red Flag Blues (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Thanks for the likes Holden, Julie, Carol, Frederick, Nigel, Stephen and Bethany
Comment is about A Jubilee Line or two... (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thanks for the lovely comments Keith. The last line, I have to confess was a contribution from my wife. It is the best line, too haha!.
Thanks for the likes Holden, Julie, Leon, Frederick, Nigel, Rose and Kevin. 😀
Comment is about The Queen and her Platinum Generation (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A poem which provokes thought but in the last line the reader is confronted with reality. I recall a scene many years ago of a German journalist in Iraq who stood on a land mine. It was a graphic scene as the viewer saw his foot being blown off. Anti personnel mines should be outlawed. A good poem, topical, as many lives are lost by these infernal things.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Landmines (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
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Thu 9th Jun 2022 11:35
John,
This poem speaks volumes and signifies that generation, like Her Majesty, which has witnessed so much change over and above seventy years. We are the people of the Second Elizabethan Era and justly proud to share it with the Queen. A generation of fortitude and resilience.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Queen and her Platinum Generation (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
A poem of generational change and ultimate joy. Also a poem of recollection and life's impact on the soul.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Offspring (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
A complex tribute to the seminal author of Greek Civilisation. I am another devotee of the classics.
Holden, thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Interplay (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
It will come to us all. A poem of truth which I fear people these days are not comfortable with.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about promise (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Master of Athens, Not often reticent but definitely with an eye to posterity especially the Parthenon, great words that have an ancient greek vibe, much admired by this ancient civilization geek
Comment is about Interplay (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thank you, everyone, you are very kind
Comment is about Offspring (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Ella Visconti
Fri 10th Jun 2022 15:27
Thank you so much it really means a lot.
Comment is about Animal Suicide (blog)
Original item by Ella