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Martin Elder

Mon 17th May 2021 11:03

There are some great lines here. But I think my favourite has got to be
Cupid’s mercurial ballerinas

fabulous poem Graham

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Martin Elder

Mon 17th May 2021 11:01

Beautiful Stephen. Love it

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Begum BURAK

Mon 17th May 2021 09:54

Thank you?

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Begum BURAK

Mon 17th May 2021 09:54

Thank you for liking my poem ?

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 09:08

That's a lot of armfuls, John. Great stuff.

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 09:00

Thank you for this marvellous poem, Tom.

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 08:54

I love the quirkiness of this!

Comment is about About the size of it... (blog)

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julie callaghan

Mon 17th May 2021 08:36

Thanks for the additional likes and comments.

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 08:24

So sorry to hear about this, M.C. but thank you for the beautiful tribute. As you say, nothing ever really prepares you for this kind of thing.

Comment is about RICHARD (blog)

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 08:18

Thank you, Rasa. I make no judgements but this is enjoyable.

Comment is about 6 reasons why I can’t sleep with Alexandre (blog)

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 08:14

Thanks, Julie. A tragic, yet uplifting story.

Comment is about Jordan Banks RIP (blog)

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Stephen Gospage

Mon 17th May 2021 07:54

A powerful poem, John.

Comment is about THE PRIDE of AFRICA (blog)

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Ghazala lari

Mon 17th May 2021 07:36

Thank you K.J. ? I'm glad you liked it.?

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Ghazala lari

Mon 17th May 2021 07:35

Dreams can become reality. May your friend trust you and holds your hand before falling into the bottomless pit of darkness. Hope she makes the right decision. Beautifully written.?

Comment is about Prophecy (blog)

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kJ Walker

Mon 17th May 2021 07:33

I liked the optimism of this piece.
Obviously it is religious, and I'm a confined atheist but I enjoyed it nonetheless.

Cheers Kevin

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Anna

Mon 17th May 2021 07:24

May is personified!!

Comment is about May (blog)

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Anna

Mon 17th May 2021 06:49

Well written!

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Mon 17th May 2021 06:31

Thank you for your poetic response, Nigel ? I can't agree that justice doesn't need a trial but as for the rest, I couldn't agree more!

Truth is your friend,
Life returns
Shout out wild words
Inside poetry.

Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem. ?

Comment is about Sauce For The Goose (Rough Justice) (blog)

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Nigel Astell

Mon 17th May 2021 01:49

T-shirts worn with pride by his football team
Jordan Banks supported showing true respect
before they played a vital match.

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Nigel Astell

Mon 17th May 2021 01:33

Justice does not need
a trial
truth is your friend
life returns
shout out wild words
inside poetry.


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Nigel Astell

Mon 17th May 2021 01:10

Thanks for all your likes
Binte
Aviva
Holden
Stephen A
Anna
kJ Walker
Stephen G
and
Martin.

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Nigel Astell

Mon 17th May 2021 01:07

Love in itself
has the power
to cancel
storms of
infuriating destruction.

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John Marks

Sun 16th May 2021 21:40

Thank you Nazia. A belated Eid Mubarak. John

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John Marks

Sun 16th May 2021 21:04

Thank you kindly New. The very best good wishes for you, too.

Comment is about Forgive, forget (blog)

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New Shoes

Sun 16th May 2021 19:47

Another Great piece John. You strike the chord of the hearts celebration's past. It brings peace and joy to myself.

Thanks

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 16th May 2021 17:03

The "likes" shown on this page are much appreciated - endorsing
the decency that always seems to emerge in time of stress and concern.
Thank you, one and all..

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 16th May 2021 16:56

A life barely begun bequeaths much to benefit the lives of others.

Comment is about Jordan Banks RIP (blog)

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M.C. Newberry

Sun 16th May 2021 16:54

KJ is spot on - as is usual in his various comments.
Cathartic is correct in many ways - and the challenge of finding the
right words remains as engrossing as ever. That choice is so
often the "conjurer's sleight of hand" in its effect on our senses -
and our memories. .

Comment is about Why Poetry (blog)

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Steve Higgins

Sun 16th May 2021 14:23

Thanks to MC And GS for both their comments.
I started this poem by just playing with words but I’ve always been impressed by sense of belonging and patriotism of Americans towards the USA even though they are a nation of immigrants. I’m not sure that’s a feeling expressed towards the UK by British people. It seems to me that in the UK we are more fond of our home nations, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England than the UK as a whole, hence the thrust of the poem towards England.
The comments about English birdsong was a nod to our heritage from the past when England really did rule a lot of the world.
Thanks to everyone for their comments.

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Begum BURAK

Sun 16th May 2021 13:56

thanks....

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Sun 16th May 2021 10:24

When you say 'I love you' to yourself
Depression needs must go somewhere else.

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Sun 16th May 2021 09:56

Thank you for your poetic response Nigel ?

Crazy happens then, but also...

Crazy is when
We make the pain stay
And won't let it go.

Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem ?

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Sun 16th May 2021 09:52

Thank you Nigel ?

A poem captures the words
That race inside our heads
Setting them into a pattern
Easier to control

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Begum BURAK

Sun 16th May 2021 05:00

Thank you!

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Begum BURAK

Sun 16th May 2021 04:59

Thank you!

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Begum BURAK

Sun 16th May 2021 04:59

Thank you!

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Nigel Astell

Sun 16th May 2021 00:22

Crazy is when
the pain stays
and won't go.

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Nigel Astell

Sun 16th May 2021 00:16

Life gives a heart to love
when it breaks
a poem can help heal loss
it still hurts.



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Stuart Vanner

Sat 15th May 2021 20:14

Harry Potter is very popular so I have written a poem about him and his world. I have, however, had to leave out a lot as there is so much in the books / films.

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keith jeffries

Sat 15th May 2021 19:16

Poetry is often cathartic in nature. When it is used in such a way some of the most profound human emotions come into play. Poetry is a means of personal expression, a release of feelings, thoughts, regrets and a voice of dissent in the face of injustice.

I enjoyed this
Thankyou

Keith

Comment is about Why Poetry (blog)

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Sat 15th May 2021 16:02

Then, a log IS a post, only more laid back. ?

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julie callaghan

Sat 15th May 2021 15:37

Thank you KJ and Tom. I am sure it will be very well attended, so many lovely tributes been paid. Such a tragedy.

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 15th May 2021 15:04

KJ - thanks. It was my sister in Brussels who got me checking up
via the local police when she failed to get his answers to either her
weekly phone call or her follow-up email. I had the advantage of
many years service in London's Met. Police to fall back on and
was mentally prepared by the time that knock on my door materialised. But who is EVER quite ready for the reality when it
happens?

Comment is about RICHARD (blog)

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Tom Doolan

Sat 15th May 2021 14:55

A fitting tribute to an inspirational young boy. I live a couple of miles away from the tragedy. I will be paying my respects at the memorial convoy tomorrow. T ?

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kJ Walker

Sat 15th May 2021 13:43

Sorry to hear this MC.
And what a horrible way to find out too.
Those moments of not knowing, and waiting for news must have been awful.

I'm sending you a virtual hug.

Comment is about RICHARD (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

d.knape

Sat 15th May 2021 13:08

if you wish to post a comment
you must log in
if you wish to dig a post
you must have a shovel-
a log and a post
are similar
a post IS a log,
only more refined!
?

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Tom Doolan

Sat 15th May 2021 11:29

Hi J.D - It seems that most of the worlds indigenous people have been alienated and marginalised. Be they Inuit, Tucano, Aborigine to name a few. The future is in the hands of our children. Time alone will tell. T ? ?

Comment is about Fallen Nation (blog)

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keith jeffries

Sat 15th May 2021 11:09

This poem brims with optimism as it takes us on the road to recovery. Well crafted and a joy to read.
Thank you for this

Keith

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M.C. Newberry

Sat 15th May 2021 10:30

Many thanks for your kind responses - much appreciated during an
experience that humanity always has in common.

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Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Sat 15th May 2021 10:18

Whenwritingwithoutgapshasbeenmadeintolaw
Andnewspapersandbookscannotdoitanymore
Yourpoemwillhavebeentheonethatbeganit
Notjustsavinginkandpaperbutalsotheplanet

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