Your absolutely right, John. Really should stop watching horror movies! Especially when there's enough true life horror going on in the world 😪
Comment is about Bad Seed (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
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Tue 5th Apr 2022 10:39
I want to record grateful thanks to my friend Dave Morgan for his role in securing this interview.
Comment is about From New York, to Chennai, to Bolton: George Wallace on global poetry networks, Walt Whitman, and a NYC anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Dark and disturbing, Stephen. Just what you were trying for I suspect.
Comment is about Bad Seed (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for the likes and comment Stephen G. I did wonder if this would get any likes or comments as it feels messy and confused. I guess it’s a true representation of my thoughts yesterday.
Comment is about The Air Of Spring (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
You’re not suggesting the Lib Dem’s do exist, are you, Stephen?
And thanks for the Likes Holden and Stephen A.
Comment is about ENTRY MODERATED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I think we all need a bit of moderation, John. Otherwise the Lib Dems would not exist. (Perhaps I'm getting the wrong end of the stick, which brings us back to Mary Whitehouse).
Comment is about ENTRY MODERATED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
"........I've been this way ten yours to the day" I don't know if you intended the last line to be reference to Led Zepplin's Ramble On, but it is definitely a nice transition and intrinsic movement to the experience of life's journey.
Comment is about Here I go to Carry On (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth
Neither, I’m afraid, MC. Just a purveyor of old-fashioned pornographic tripe. (Psst! Wanna buy some dirty postcards?)
Comment is about ENTRY MODERATED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I think a bit closer to home MCN 🥱
Comment is about ENTRY MODERATED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
There's a lot in this poem, Julie, and I can sense your anger over the horrible recent events. A very interesting read.
Comment is about The Air Of Spring (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A brilliant, original poem. Breathtaking stuff.
Comment is about An Ode To The Note Left On The Fridge Door (blog)
Original item by Gabor Bene
One of the best poems I have seen on this site, Adam. Thought-provoking and rich in content.
Comment is about Micromovements To Nirvana (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
So sorry to hear this, Pete. I think the poem does him justice.
Comment is about Brother in law (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Your words always brings a smile. Thank you Nigel, again and again and again🌷
Comment is about Infinity (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
It certainly is M.C! Thank you.
And for the like Holden
Comment is about Bad Seed (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A poem read
by spring eyes
opens a path
that turns yellow.
Comment is about Haiku in Bloom (#NaPoWriMo - National Poetry Writing Month Day 1) (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Ooer...something of the Gothic Revival in these brutal lines. A very small caveat - isn't "firey" in fact "fiery"? 😏.
Comment is about Bad Seed (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
After reading a million moonlight poems when you write another I will read it again again and again.
Like the music as well.
Comment is about Infinity (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
It's that confrontation between "Let the buyer beware" and
behaviour that sails perilously close of the criminal offence of
"Obtaining property (money) by deception - contrary to Sec. 15
Theft Act 1968. How very agreeable it is to find oneself in a transaction involving honest intentions that result in a
satisfying outcome.
Comment is about False Advertising (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Thanks for all your likes
Stephen G
Ursula
Holden
and
Stephen A.
Comment is about Hey Diddle Diddle (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Were you on those anti-Lord Chamberlain marches back in the day? 😃 Or was that you I saw on the jury in the Old Bailey
when Penguin Books got all that free publicity for "Lady
Chatterley's Lover"? Just checking!!
Comment is about ENTRY MODERATED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I borrowed Ken's tickling stick for the day
I like the pound of kiddlies Stephen
glad I gave you a tickle or two John and Ursula.
Comment is about Hey Diddle Diddle (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thanks Holden and Stepneb A for the likes.
Comment is about Retirement Time Crush (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
First thing I've wrote in a while. I did set out to write something nice...but in turned into this...😄
Comment is about Bad Seed (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I love the way your poem is arranged with all those fractured lines and the wonderfully paradoxical " dire desires." .Brilliant!
Comment is about An Ode To The Note Left On The Fridge Door (blog)
Original item by Gabor Bene
Me too, Kevin (not busy, of course!) but can’t make it. It clashes with an Open Mic I go to in Goole.
Comment is about HARRY POTTER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Great work.
I wonder how many times I'll read it?
Comment is about An Ode To The Note Left On The Fridge Door (blog)
Original item by Gabor Bene
Don't forget well spoken is early this month, on the seventh.
I don't think that I'll be able to make it, as I'm flat out busy at work.
Comment is about HARRY POTTER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the like and kind comment John.
Comment is about Early To Bed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
That is surely one of the greatest of first lines .. although it could just as easily be the last line, too. Glad that we are still around to see it.
Comment is about An Ode To The Note Left On The Fridge Door (blog)
Original item by Gabor Bene
Yes, John. Charly was the BBC3 version of me.😀
Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)
Original item by John Botterill
Hang in there Ray. Weight loss is a strange thing. Not always
predictable in cause and effect. In my late retirement I dropped
from 17 stone to around 12 stone at a height of well over 6ft.
My original concerns were placated by the knowledge of my
own advancing years and changes in life style and diet (including no longer enjoying regular pints of beer and fattening foods) ---hastened on, I will add by health nurse
advice/warnings about pre-diabetes, blood pressure etc. plus
ongoing medication. Ironically. despite the various obligations
endured, I've never felt any obvious medical feeling of "illness"
- hence my observation about how needless worry CAN be
a debilitating companion and health checks a useful guide to
dealing with what life throws our way as the years pass. I do recall that you
and I are of similar age. Good luck - to us both!! :-))
Comment is about UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
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Mon 4th Apr 2022 15:38
PPS-hi again Mike, forgot to ask you if you have seen the DVD of Under Milkwood starring Liz Taylor, Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole?
If not it is well worth buying! and I did have some photos of me and the Mrs on our visit to Dylan's boathouse and one of myself stood in front of his workshop and one in the nearby cemetery kneeling next to his grave, but as per they have gone for a walk somewhere-grrr! but I will dig them out asap!
and one day we will get to go to Fishguard where the filming took place-yeah right! thing is, its quite a distance to travel unless we ever see a coach trip going there.
Cheers Mike, thanks again for a GREAT read!
Comment is about Ballad of Burton Road... Under Parrs Wood original (blog)
Original item by mike booth
That is brilliant, wish I had that talent, he will go far, well done.
Comment is about Eric Yip, a 19-year-old student from Hong Kong, is the youngest winner of National Poetry Competition (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I know just how you feel, Julie. I have the same problem. Thank you for sharing this poem, 😊
Comment is about Early To Bed (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Nice one, Nigel. Made me laugh 😂
Comment is about Hey Diddle Diddle (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Hi Stephen
Vis a vis your photo. I think you have been using a photo of Charly Bishop, who, as we know, is a much younger man haha
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks Stephen 😀 No, you couldn't make it up, could you? Now I work harder. For zero pay
Poor me, poor me, pour me drink haha! 😂
(The old ones are the best. Or that's what I tell myself!)
Comment is about Retirement Time Crush (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Mon 4th Apr 2022 00:30
Thank you so much, John, I'm always grateful for your kind comments! 😎
Comment is about Specimen. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thankyou, Kevin. You are clearly a fellow of some discernment.
I thought I would have some fun posting this rather risqué poem which the British Board of Censors had passed twice before after they expunged my last post entitled “The Clitoris - A Guide for Users”. I might give that one a run-out at Well Spoken next week.
Comment is about HARRY POTTER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I love your thought there Nigel (:
Comment is about Haiku in Bloom (#NaPoWriMo - National Poetry Writing Month Day 3) (blog)
Original item by Andy N
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Sun 3rd Apr 2022 22:04
Well done, John. A lovely piece of verse. Interesting that in retirement one builds a life that seems busier than the working one.
Comment is about Retirement Time Crush (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Absolutely one of your finest. Always guaranteed to bring the house down.
Comment is about HARRY POTTER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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Sun 3rd Apr 2022 21:11
PS-just a couple of additions to my previous comments and that is that I am more than familiar with Burton road since in my teenage workshy pot smoking and excessive red wine consuming days I used to collect my weekly Giro from the office there ( tut tut )
and t'uther thing is how very very surprised I was when I went to see his ( Dylans ) grave only to find that there wasn't a much deserved monumental headstone but just a simple white wooden cross!
RIP top man!
Comment is about Ballad of Burton Road... Under Parrs Wood original (blog)
Original item by mike booth
I enjoyed your 'Bus Crush' poem so much, Rasa that I decided to accept the 'crush' challenge. It is called
'Retirement Time Crush. I hope you like it but it;s not as good as yours!😀
Comment is about Rasa Kabaila (poet profile)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
M.C. Newberry
Tue 5th Apr 2022 12:34
"For fear a naughty word offends us
And brings righteous retorts to the boil..." ??
Having expressed my own view in a comment on a post from
GS, I will say no more. But I always enjoy a bit of Don Quixote
in literary action.
Comment is about ENTRY MODERATED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey