Really sorry to hear this. I met David a few times when I first started writing poetry 25 years ago and he still lived in Yorkshire. Although I haven’t seen him for years I did exchange messages with him several times via WOL and he always remembered who I am. He will be greatly missed in the poetry community.
Comment is about ‘He really believed in Write Out Loud’: David Andrew, former Gig Guide editor, dies aged 82 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you Stephen, bless you my friend
Comment is about The bird of promise (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Many thanks to both of you, Julie and Stephen, and to Holden and Rudyard for liking the poem.
A change of pace from some of my recent postings.
Comment is about Memories (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Ah, those long ago evenings, Kevin, when we had to huddle round one of Grandad’s extra strong mints to keep warm.
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Wed 23rd Mar 2022 02:07
😄
Thank you so much for the kind words, Stephen, your encouragement means a lot! 😊
Comment is about After Eleusis (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
<Deleted User> (32907)
Wed 23rd Mar 2022 00:52
Clare, I hear you! As a woman I find the tone of this poem offensive, MC should have more respect for the courageous women affected by this war, and remove the poem from the site..
The title 'Putin's women' is so patronising. The women in these countries are trying to survive, like the other people there. Never mind trying to influence their men.
The Ukrainians are the most courageous people I have ever witnessed. The women there are ready to fight beside the men to defend their country. Mothers are giving birth amid bombs and bullets,. The women of Russia are also courageous, and doing their best. Have a little respect and remove the poem.
I am disgusted too, Clare.
Comment is about PUTIN'S WOMEN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thought I'd read this somewhere before. Facebook. Good as gold Ray. Once knew a guy who worked on a sewage farm. Always got served first in the pub.
Comment is about SEWER CONVERSION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Clare, the admins (as you term us) do look at all work added to the blog section together with any associated comments. Whilst I understand your indignation concerning the central sentiment of this piece (which I feel at best is a very clumsily explained, ‘behind every good man, there is a better woman’ analogy) I feel that MCN’s question is a valid one. The fact that the analogy is benign in the case of dictators etc, is no bad reflection on women per se.
Personally, where Putin is concerned, I don’t think he takes heed of what ANYONE says, let alone what any female influencers he may have (are there any?) deign to pass to him.
I hope this goes in some small way to assuage your disgust and disappointment with us.
Comment is about PUTIN'S WOMEN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Poetic toilet humour at its finest 😄💩
Comment is about SEWER CONVERSION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I have to reach for a dictionary every time I read your writes, Holden 😆 The wordsmith in full flow. Great stuff! 👏
Comment is about After Eleusis (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Nice one Martin. Some great lines.
Comment is about The bird of promise (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Lovely moments...until they poo on your arm...Nice one though!
Comment is about Small moments (blog)
Original item by Dean Murray
Thanks to Stephen and John for liking
and thanks to Holden for your comments. Those are also the lines I like most.
Cheers
M
Comment is about The bird of promise (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
I don't remember this one at all.
Not because I'm not old enough, but we never had a telly back then.
Sounds like I've missed a good in.
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for your thoughts, Graham and Stephen.
BTW Graham, any ideas why the accompanying pic and audio aren't sticking?
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I think this is nothing more than misogynistic bile. It is not welcome on this site and you should be ashamed of yourself. I am absolutely disgusted that admin has not challenged this.
'what fails the women in his life' Are you for real!
Comment is about PUTIN'S WOMEN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I remember this episode, John. A top poem.
Comment is about Willesden (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Great one, Ray. The browning version is priceless, if not odourless.
Comment is about SEWER CONVERSION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I remember this, John, and was subsequently surprised to see a younger Richard Basehart in Fellini films (La Strada etc). Quite a career.
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Holden, Tom, Julie & Martin. They might give me a bit inspiration to get something down again!
And Thanks for the Likes Ursula & Russel 🌷🌷
Comment is about Starlight (re-post) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
<Deleted User> (32907)
Tue 22nd Mar 2022 18:17
No offence, but what the hell can they do? I suppose you could ask why didn't Eva Braun do her bit with old Hitler? Of course, we could also blame good old Dennis for Margerate Thatcher's policies? ? Or maybe not. He was a man, after all. Just don't follow your logic, sorry!
Comment is about PUTIN'S WOMEN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
<Deleted User> (13740)
Tue 22nd Mar 2022 16:32
I'm sick too got covid. Know how this feels too. X
Comment is about SICK (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (13740)
Tue 22nd Mar 2022 16:30
I know how this feels.. I'm old too but my nephews are young. I sometimes wonder what will become of me I've made so many mistakes. 😓
Comment is about Now That I Am Old (blog)
Original item by d.knape
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Tue 22nd Mar 2022 16:25
Tue 22nd Mar 2022 15:10
A really powerful poem, Martin! I loved the lines
"In the morning will be gone by half past sorrow
Disappearing under the song of another jealous night" 🌷
Comment is about The bird of promise (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Tue 22nd Mar 2022 15:00
Thank you for the kind comment, Martin, I really appreciate it! 😊
Comment is about After Eleusis (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thanks martin for liking it
Am not much of a poet yet learning still don't know till when
Comment is about Every Night (blog)
Original item by Sleepy Rabbit
Thanks Greg, I'm sickened by it all 😞 thanks Martin great to see you at Stockport mate 😃
Comment is about The Epitome of Evil (blog)
Original item by Jeffarama!
Worst of all Eliot Ness was 2nd in command!
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
We must be a couple of old gits, Martin.😀
And thanks for the Likes, Holden, Aviva and Stephen.
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I am merely posing the question about what influence they might bring to bear upon the men in their lives when bad things occur. What comes up in conversation at such times is, for example,
surely a matter for legitimate speculation, not to mention basic human curiosity.
Comment is about PUTIN'S WOMEN (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
This is fabulous Stephen. One of your best in a long time. I particularly love the line
'On the easel of God'
love it
Comment is about Starlight (re-post) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Excellent Jeff. I particularly like the last line. Love it.
Comment is about The Epitome of Evil (blog)
Original item by Jeffarama!
I remember it well. It was totally out there but great fun.
Comment is about VOYAGE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
What a great line
'In a flat that stunk of slaughter'
Wonderful poem bringing things up to date. Love it
Comment is about Willesden (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I love the rhythm and flow of the is piece. It's fab
Comment is about After Eleusis (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
There are some great lines here. I think the stanza that begins with I'm a chef of love is my favourite.
Nice one
Comment is about 47. Poem (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Its that's last line that seals the deal. very good
Comment is about Every Night (blog)
Original item by Sleepy Rabbit
I love it. One of my favourites. I was the same, tweaked Poet Tree to bring it up to date.
Comment is about Starlight (re-post) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Is this Ganda as in to have a look, or should it be Panda as in Pandering,
If Churchill had taken the knee back in 1940 then A. the world would be in two halves, communist and Nazi backed non-communists ready to blow each other up other than the diverse community we are now in, B, there would be no Jews, possibly no Christians, No Muslims all of which add to our rich tapestry, just look at the diversity on this site and the wonderful words that diversity brings. and importantly, C you would not be writing poetry and be able to put your viewpoint across, you would have one viewpoint, the states.
It is directly because Churchill didn't take the knee that you have that freedom and people with freedom should support others wanting it, that includes those unfortunate souls inside Russia, Putin excepted.
I do like the line ' When he lit the refuse' a good bit of wordplay.
Comment is about I'd rather it be a hundred times worse than have Russia win than have Russia win (blog)
Original item by Jed
John Coopey
Wed 23rd Mar 2022 11:21
I must’ve missed this first time round, Stephen. Very vivid. Reminded me of “Old Friends” by Simon and Garfunkel.
Comment is about Starlight (re-post) (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson