Thanks for the likes Aviva, Holden, Dean and Greg.
Comment is about Cherry Blossom (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
You could use '...brought my broken heart out...' in the first instance and then there's a sort of surprise factor where later we find it is broken completely into two and why, and that absorbs and even justifies the re-use of the word. But I didn't actually think it was a problem, I'm just suggesting this because of your comment.
Comment is about My Isle of Wight School Trip, 1987 (blog)
Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling
In hindsight i'm not sure i should have used heart twice...
Comment is about My Isle of Wight School Trip, 1987 (blog)
Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling
Hello curious, I felt compelled to introduce myself after reading your profile as a result of seeing a comment you had left on a poem today. I instantly was captivated and intend to read all of your poems when I have the time, as I identify with your personal situation like a mirror image. I am a 58 year old Bi-sexual male who has been living a double life since the age of 9 years old. I am a father, have x wives, and x secret male lovers. Life has been a confusing, stressful, mess. And getting older, and still wanting a lover is a very lonely place. Only recently after beginning to express myself in poetry have I found peace, and contentment. Blogging my poetry on write out loud has changed my life. Many of my poems have a Bi-sexual theme, and I would like for you to read some. I think that you will find them very interesting. Here are three poems I suggest that you read. "Under the Bridge" "Caution! Door swings both ways", and "the Hook". By J.D. Bardo. Thank-you. looking forward to reading your work, both old, and anything new.
J.D. Bardo (Patrick)
Comment is about curiousdud3 (poet profile)
Original item by curiousdud3
Thu 29th Apr 2021 12:40
love the word Macabre
but what happens to the last part of the word?
the BRE
it is not pronounced?
it is silent.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thu 29th Apr 2021 12:37
to post a comment you must log in.
to dig a fence post you must have a shovel.
to understand my poetry, you must have a screw loose.
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Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thanks to both of you ? much appreciated
Comment is about After Salvador (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Dear Curious,
I read your biography with interest. I have been on WOL for over four years. I am a gay man, who by virtue of my sexuality have suffered a lamentable catalogue of abuse, prejudice, discrimination and violence, job loss and eviction. I am now 73 years old. A lot of what I have written here was in the past.
Your poems are of a high standard, which you really should pursue as it is also cathartic and comes from your inner self. You obviously possess courage to address your sexuality to your nearest and dearest. Stand up and be proud of your humanity, your personal dignity and courage, your sexuality and put pen to paper and write. You stand out as a unique and talented individual and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise.
Keith
Comment is about curiousdud3 (poet profile)
Original item by curiousdud3
Thank you Keith for the kind comment and like.
Comment is about Cherry Blossom (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Nice write.
It takes a lot of courage to kill someone else's grandma
If people don't want to be near none-mask-wearers they can always cross the road.
And if that side is full of idiots, then they can cross back.
Comment is about Courage (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
I like this poem for its almost perfect description of Spring but also the transient nature of the seasons.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Cherry Blossom (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you for taking the time to record this, made it extra special. I can't imagine ever reading any of mine out loud.
Comment is about After Salvador (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Although I laughed, but hv not much words to say. I second Keith's words so to say.?
Comment is about A PLEASANT SURPRISE (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
A poem which goes to show that it takes all sorts to make a world. I particularly enjoyed the description at the beginning as it really sets the scene. A pleasant surprise could be a shock for many.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about A PLEASANT SURPRISE (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Thank you Ghazala for your kind comment and like.?
Comment is about Cherry Blossom (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you curiousdud3 for your kind words, it means a lot coming from you. Yes, we are getting there slowly, I should have been attending a wedding this weekend. Nice to see you here, hope you have a write to share.
Comment is about Cherry Blossom (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I love your voice, it enhances the beauty of your poems?cool®
Comment is about After Salvador (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
This is a beautiful poem.
"Like confetti at a wedding'....I walked out my front door the other day and saw all the pink blossom on the ground and stuck to the car. It reminded me of a wedding and made me think of how much I think we all need some kind of normality now and to get back to enjoying those kind of events again with our nearest an dearest.
The blossom reminds us and gives hope for the future.
Love it..... well done ❤️
Comment is about Cherry Blossom (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Nigel for your poetic response ?
It was a complex situation and not all of which is covered by the poetry, it didn't seem wrong to try and solve the problem within the loving relationship, rather than not solve it or not have a relationship. But eventually the trauma of it got too much for me, I thought we had been sharing that trauma together but there came a point when I learnt that it really was only me hurting. That's when he lost my love.
Comment is about First-Blood (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thank you Nigel for your poetic response ?
Is it really coincidence that the flower that is synonymous with romantic love is the only one with thorns, or is it that we only know it is really romantic love when there has been a struggle to obtain it?
Comment is about The She-Whale (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
John
I noticed that you said"William tell overture" and not "the lone ranger theme"
This is a testament to how cultured you are becoming.
Another high class piece of literature from the master wordsmith.
Comment is about SEXPLOITATION (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the like Holden and for the great comment Nigel.
Comment is about Pretty, Purple Pansies (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Purple haze
set ablaze
against your
poetic gaze.
Comment is about Pretty, Purple Pansies (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Heartache will heal
it is he
that has lost
your everlasting love.
Comment is about First-Blood (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Bloody red roses
each in turn
float badly wounded
bleeding his love.
Comment is about The She-Whale (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thanks Aviva
Match set alight
young heart finds
his first love.
Comment is about Football Makes a Stand (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thank you to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem ?
Comment is about First-Blood (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thank you for reading and the lines!
Comment is about The Grounds of Speke Hall 25/4/2021 (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
"If that is the case..."? Perhaps "That being the case..." would be
more appropriate. No apology sought or expected - not least
because all poets are open to comment for any number and
variety of reasons. Note Wendy Cope's mention about the good
humoured response from a certain famous English poet to her poetical reference to him. Gird the loins and soldier on!! Poetry
can stand it. Ditto its exponents...including yours truly..
Comment is about TODAY'S POET (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Some of Ireland's finest have done their best work here in London.
And when this great city boasts two statues of the Scot Robert Burns,
it seems entirely in keeping with respect for the art of poetry that
Yeats be celebrated in similar fashion here in the capital.
Comment is about Campaigners reach £134,000 target for sculpture to mark WB Yeats in England with day to spare (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I love the humour. Having digested this poem and disinfected my nether regions and donned a mask, I have decided to become celibate.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Wedding Requirements (blog)
Original item by d.knape
A reminder that we go to churches for weddings - and funerals !
I enjoyed the off-beat macabre tone of this contemporary look at
life..
Comment is about Wedding Requirements (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Tom,
This poem really intrigues me as I could respond to it in a number of ways. I suppose it depends on the reader's interpretation. The distant lifeboat is for me the journey to an eternal existence which in the poem is the wooden shack by the ocean. The ultimate destination from a restless world where we are tempted to linger and savour the last drop of our time here. I could be wrong but am curious to know.
One of the best poems I have read in a long time.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Distant Lifeboat (blog)
Original item by Tom
Thank you Tom and JD for the generous and kind comments. I was unsure of posting this one and I very nearly kept it to myself.?
Comment is about A Message To You (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A wonderful poem, I especially like poems about gardening, and you have done several. I love this one, and hope that it will be seen outside of our poetry community as this is so readable with great points being made. Definitely deserving of publication!! J.D.
Comment is about A Message To You (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Great write and great message Julie. ?
Comment is about A Message To You (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks to Keither, Jordyn, Stephen, Julie, Stephen, Aviva, Holden Moncrieff, Nazia and Brenda for the likes and encouragement. Really appreciate you reading.
And thank you Keith and Jordyn, so pleased you got something out of this little birthday ramble. ?
Comment is about Beds, Hearts and Books (blog)
Original item by Tom
Thanks Tony, Jordyn, Stephen, Aviva and Holden for reading and the encouragement/likes.
Comment is about In Real Life (blog)
Original item by Tom
Thank you for all the kind likes. Also for the lovely comments Stephen G and Aviva.
Comment is about A Message To You (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for reading the poem and leaving your thoughts.?
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you liked it.
Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Wed 28th Apr 2021 03:13
the idea is to embarrass you
not...cover you!
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Wed 28th Apr 2021 03:12
split down the middle. hahaha
you love puns don't you?
?
Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thanks for your thoughts, Stephen and MC. And thanks for the Likes, Stephen A, Holden and Aviva.
Comment is about HONDURAS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
If that is the case then I apologize. I missed the news item about Wendy Cope.
Comment is about TODAY'S POET (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Greg Freeman
Thu 29th Apr 2021 14:37
You absolutely have to use the word 'heart' twice, Emma! This is a really powerful poem looking back at childhood, always a rich seam for poetry. It's also a wonderful title that immediately draws you in. Any more of this and we will demand that you come and read at Write Out Loud Woking on Zoom! Fancy looking in tonight, just to listen?
Comment is about My Isle of Wight School Trip, 1987 (blog)
Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling