A haunting poem, Stephen. Truthful but stark. Great poem.
Comment is about My Enemy (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you Holden. And yes I was quite pleased with those 😄
And thanks to everyone for the Likes! 🌷🌷🌈
Comment is about Her Words (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks John, Stephen and Keith.
Really glad you enjoyed this piece.
I'm glad I wasn't In the NAFFI with Keith's mate, but I can picture the scene.
Comment is about The Queens Garden Party ( Granny Slugshaw) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
A powerful piece, though I don't fully understand it, or the title.
Comment is about Sluice (blog)
Original item by Crimaldi
Sat 14th May 2022 02:31
A stunning poem, Stephen! 😊 I really loved the lines "Her heart, a beating scroll" and "Inhaling words, exhaling verse"! 🌷
Comment is about Her Words (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Sat 14th May 2022 02:15
A really beautiful meditation on hope, Brenda! 🌷
Comment is about Hope (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Sat 14th May 2022 01:52
I thought both versions were brilliant, John, but I understand never being completely satisfied with a poem! The subject you chose is really fascinating, and thank you for the explanation, it adds to the reading! 😊
Comment is about This land is my mother. (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Sat 14th May 2022 01:47
Thank you so much, Candice, Stephen A., Brenda, and Stephen G., for all your lovely comments, they are very encouraging, and I'm genuinely grateful! 😊💗
Comment is about Lullaby (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
The power of faith
takes no heed
those following the crowd
when finding out
it will be far too late
who really stands alone.
Comment is about Victim ain't a convict (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
space continuously moving
leaves desolation behind
backtracking ghosts return
producing forward thinking
paragliding asking why.
Comment is about May 2022 Collage Poem: This Empty Place (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Thanks Stephen it will now stand in the centre of Manchester
for those to visit at any time.
Comment is about Glade of Light (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
We are who we are, Jo, we have to just embrace it.
And Olbers paradox, I've often thought that exact thing lol, didn't know it had a name though 😅 🌈
Comment is about What Does Autism Look Like? (blog)
Original item by Jo Callisto
Thank you so much, Greg. Yes, war is in the end a pity and a waste. Some wars have to be fought, but at the 'sharp end' there are no winners, only damaged survivors. Thanks again.
Comment is about My Enemy (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Powerful as ever, Steve, and full of the pity of war. You are producing something remarkable here.
Comment is about My Enemy (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you so much Stephen Brenda 🌷, Keith, Julie & Candice yes it was for all those mentioned & the likes of Maya Angelou. And of course yourself, Julie, Brenda & all the wonderful better half's of WOL☺
Comment is about Her Words (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thank you very much dear Holden for the two likes! I am not happy with this poem (all my poems are works-in-progress) yet but it is better than it was. I started with the idea of an oxbow lake formed by a river turning in on itself. I linked this in my mind with how the first Australians viewed the land as holy and themselves as stewards of the land. These first Australians saw the land as sacred, European Australians exploited the land. This contrast is central to the poem. Ned Kelly's family was from Ireland and went to Australia to escape a famine deliberately created by British imperial and commercial policy. British warehouses were stuffed with grain. Thus Ned Kelly became linked to the first Australians who were hunted and killed just as Ned Kelly was. A good poem should never require an explanation and this is not a full explanation, just a series of hints.
Comment is about This land is my mother. (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thank you Clare, Stephen and Holden. You are very kind. What a generous thing to say, Stephen, thank you very much.
'In this poor body, composed of one hundred bones and nine openings, is something called spirit, a flimsy curtain swept this way and that by the slightest breeze. It is spirit, such as it is, which led me to poetry, at first little more than a pastime, then the full business of my life. There have been times when my spirit, so dejected, almost gave up the quest, other times when it was proud, triumphant. So it has been from the very start, never finding peace with itself, always doubting the worth of what it makes.' Basho
Comment is about Burst the Bounds (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
This really good, Stephen. It flows so well.
Comment is about Her Words (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A great piece, Holden. Beethoven's 9th may get close, or the final chorus of Fidelio?
Comment is about Lullaby (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Sounds better than last year's, so who knows?
Comment is about Spaceman Aims For The Stars (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A very moving piece but one that shows much positivity and warmth.
Comment is about Mother (blog)
Original item by Clare
Great sentiments expressed in a powerful rhythm.
Comment is about Lullaby (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
This is beautifully written Stephen.
Your words tumble lightly from the page and fall like music.
Comment is about Her Words (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Beautifully crafted and well thought out. This is poetry which has long awaited expression.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The Hidden Lake (blog)
Original item by Tom
Airport! 😳 Could be there a while! Hopefully you get there smoothly lol. Somewhere nice I hope
Comment is about Spaceman Aims For The Stars (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Brilliant writing, as always, John
Comment is about Burst the Bounds (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Sadness & beauty wonderfully conveyed.
I'm sure she would be proud 🌈
Comment is about Mother (blog)
Original item by Clare
I’m hoping Ukraine wins Stephen. Just hope there’s none of the usual voting shinanigans. To be honest I’m bored, sitting in the airport and struggling for inspiration 😁
Comment is about Spaceman Aims For The Stars (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
2nd, after Ukraine 😉
Comment is about Spaceman Aims For The Stars (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
What ensues after meeting at the centre of the bridge, one could wonder!
Comment is about Stone Bridge (blog)
Original item by Zak
And they say there's no money in poetry (£35 a shout)
Comment is about Bestselling poet Rupi Kaur to tour UK later this year (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Yes, wouldn’t it be nice?! Beautiful piece, Holden.
Comment is about Lullaby (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Lovely, Stephen! Your words had me seeing Sylvia Plath, Emily Dickinson…and others I’m sure.
Comment is about Her Words (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Stephen,
Thank you for your comment. On leaving school I served for ten years in the Army which I do not regret, but now I am a convinced pacifist.
Keith
Comment is about Futility (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
A poem which has a lot to say and all of it true. May I be as bold as to suggest that you continue to write a poem every morning and of the same calibre. This poem is my thought for the day.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Oh, I’m a cynic this morning (blog)
Original item by K. Lynn
Thankyou, Stephen. I made a very poor show of pronouncing the title at Open Mic last night despite practising it in my head several times! And Thankyou for the Likes, Holden and Jo.
And thanks for the Like, Brenda and Stephen A.
Comment is about SLAVA UKRAINI HEROYAM SLAVA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks Ursula. I really appreciate your comments 😀
Thanks for the like Holden and Stephen A.
Comment is about The Scan (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
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Thu 12th May 2022 22:43
Beautiful, John. Heart-warming poem for your grandchild.🙌👍
Comment is about The Scan (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Beautiful and moving, Clare. Consummately skilful, as always.
Comment is about Mother (blog)
Original item by Clare
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Thu 12th May 2022 22:40
So moving and beautiful. Great poem, Russell.🌷
Comment is about Will You Come And Hold Me (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
A beautiful, touching poem, Russell.
Comment is about Will You Come And Hold Me (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Thanks Stephen. It's certainly my hope for my unborn granddaughter 😍
Comment is about The Scan (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
John Marks
Sat 14th May 2022 19:17
Doctor Johnson once remarked 'Brevity is the soul of wit'. True in this case, ' their inimitable cause'. So, thank you Frederick.
Comment is about morphemic emissaries (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner