born of the loneliness
of altitude
Love that
Brilliant manipulation of words, as always Holden. 👏
Comment is about A Sigh (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
It's a double edged sword isn't it. On one hand you're thinking why show that? On the other, there's still people who need to actually see it to believe, or care.
Great piece, as usual, Stephen
Comment is about 'Grieving Ukrainian Mother' (As seen on TV) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
The sort of thing I'd expect from John Coopey - and that's
intended as a compliment, in case you're wondering!
Comment is about Rule Maker, Law Breaker (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Dreams are strange "visitors". My own sleep pattern tends to be interrupted and can result in two distinct portions, the second
of which can contain what I consider to be "narrative" dreams,
often with the same theme and setting, but not always the same characters. Sometimes they are so vivid as to remain with me
for a while after rising while I try to make out their connection to
anything in my life. Then there are the wonderful "flying over beautiful countryside" dreams. Those I DO enjoy, without feeling any need to question their origins!!
Comment is about MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I share your misgivings about this public intrusion into essentially
private grief. We know what war does to people's lives and the
media should be able to learn from the work of the reporters of
the past and let the images speak for themselves without the
"in your face" invasion of the personal space of the emotionally
distraught at the time of their greatest vulnerability.
Comment is about 'Grieving Ukrainian Mother' (As seen on TV) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
It's 33 years today since the Hillsborough disaster. I remember sitting down in front of the TV expecting to watch a football match, and seeing something else entirely. This is my poem 'Results', from my book 'The Taking Part'.
Comment is about Results (blog)
Original item by Joe Williams
A timely poem, Martin. A fascinating read.
Comment is about Good (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
I wrote this after seeing a 'Grieving Ukrainian Monther' featured on CNN (and captioned as such), just after discovering her son's body in Bucha. I wondered whether it was appropriate to intrude on someone's grief in this way. In the end, I can see some reasons why it was.
Comment is about 'Grieving Ukrainian Mother' (As seen on TV) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Fang you very much for the comments Bethany, Julie (fangtastic!), & Leon.
And fangs a lot for the Likes...😁🍷
Comment is about A Dead Good Night (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks Stephen. I was looking forward to my last day at work but I took some holidays and my boss recommended using up my remaining leave so my last day was in fact already behind me!
Comment is about The Last Bus (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
Blinded depths I fall
deeper in darkness
than ever before
good times return - - -
I remember uplifting vision
feasting my eager eyes
on extremely tight behind.
Comment is about April 2022 Collage Poem: Deep Sea Darkness (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Good stuff, as always, Ray.
Comment is about MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Good one, Julie. Maybe they were singing it in Bullingdon Club!
Comment is about Rule Maker, Law Breaker (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Jodie mcnee
Fri 15th Apr 2022 06:45
<Deleted User> (33000)
Thu 14th Apr 2022 23:45
by GUM-BLOODY great! 😊
Comment is about A Dead Good Night (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
<Deleted User> (33000)
Thu 14th Apr 2022 23:38
As they say and how well its proved in the words to this poem-
hell hath no fury like a woman scorned!
Comment is about She Knows Her Worth (blog)
Original item by Clare
There are some very good lines. I can't help but notice by its pace and rhythm that this well suited for a song.
Nice one
Comment is about Ministry of Misanthopery (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
some powerful lines here and alive with passion. I suspect quite carthartic for many
Like it a lot
Comment is about She Knows Her Worth (blog)
Original item by Clare
Love it Ray. I have often assumed different personalities in my head throughout the years. But in a sense isn't that a part of what makes us writers and poets.
By the way I love that last line
'as fireside chats or seaside pierrots'
nice one
Comment is about MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES (blog)
Original item by ray pool
How very true, Julie!
Comment is about Rule Maker, Law Breaker (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I loved the denouement Stephen. Perfect! 😎
Comment is about Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Fearful of the bright sunlight
now he only comes out at night
Mere mortals get such a fright
to see his fangs pointed and white
🧛♀️🧛 Dead Good😁
Comment is about A Dead Good Night (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for all your thoughts, Graham, Stephen, Kevin and MC.
It is a piss-poor poem but it clothes a big ugly ambition.
Comment is about WAR! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I stand corrected.
It was Jo Moore, Tony Blair's advisor.
Comment is about WAR! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Fair point, John, though it's quite easy to have a 'good war' when your not the one being invaded. It's given him a bounce but he'll come down one day (perhaps quite soon).
Comment is about WAR! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks to both of you, Bethany and New Shoes, for the very kind comments. They are really appreciated.
And thanks to Tim, Greg, Rudyard, Holden, Stephen, K Lynn for liking this one.
Comment is about Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
NS - obliged for the comment.
Thanks to BS, JB,HM,SA and SG for the likes - much appreciated.
Comment is about PARTIAL (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Strange thing about war. It has always been a feature of human existence: awful in its short-term cost, yet somehow perversely
beneficial in the longer term - like a sort of demented cleansing
process. that can even "jump start" progress across a wide
spectrum that contrasts with the stagnation and rise of dissent
and dissatisfaction that prolonged peace can bring. Some politicians take advantage of what it offers, that's for sure.
Comment is about WAR! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Thu 14th Apr 2022 16:53
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Thu 14th Apr 2022 16:51
a dracula spectacular stephen
Comment is about A Dead Good Night (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Time waits but not too long
pen with legs starts the race
blank paper filling the space
inspiration sets the pace - - -
word power finds the finish line.
Comment is about Pause (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
I remember that, Kevin. But I thought it was one of Tony Blair’s spinners. Labour were in power then.
Thanks for the Likes, Greg, Holden and Stephen.
Comment is about WAR! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I remember when Princess Diana died, and some Tory advisor said today is a good day to bury bad news
..
Comment is about WAR! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
previous footsteps have me sold
every moment is a new
Comment is about PARTIAL (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
This piece is full of gratitude and appreciation.
A pleasant read!
Comment is about Rain (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Interesting piece. Makes me wonder for how long others have been on their bellies.
Comment is about Ministry of Misanthopery (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Absolutely Stephen. I was definitely going to be an astronaut, but life got in the way! 😆. And Thank you for commenting appreciated as always 🌈
Comment is about Falling (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
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Wed 13th Apr 2022 18:23
hello Russell. I'm a new girl on the poetic block and I really enjoyed your poem.
Comment is about Stevie 1902 to 1971 (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
The works of Stevie Smith are possibly my greatest influence to write, her poetry always appears easy, and reading her life story helps with some of her inspirations, I'm glad her works came into my life so long ago.
I do try when possible to imitate her style because I admire it so much
Comment is about Stevie 1902 to 1971 (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Nice one, Steve. It describes that 'transition' moment perfectly.
Comment is about The Last Bus (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
A fine poem, Julie, saying things which have to be said. I feel sorry for the young conscripts but what is happening is truly inexcusable.
Comment is about Monumental Disgrace (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
His inspiring story makes me realise how lucky most of us have it, to be blunt.
Comment is about 'A daring, funny, inventive writer': fellow poets pay tribute to Grant Tarbard (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Pleasing in its content and style. I'm sure a certain Miss Smith
would enjoy this.
Comment is about Stevie 1902 to 1971 (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Thanks Stephen. Super comment. 😀
Comment is about Hand in hand (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
julie callaghan
Fri 15th Apr 2022 17:44
Thanks for the likes for my silly write and for the kind comments.
I'll take any compliment I can get, thanks MC.
Comment is about Rule Maker, Law Breaker (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan