A good mixture of humour and truth.
Keith

Comment is about Sign At The Post Office (blog)

Original item by d.knape

It has been reported that the pop songs of the recent past are
not thought worth much and people are returning to earlier
stuff that has more to offer in terms of melody and message.
You may be comforted to know that it is likely to happen in
your own <poetical> case! As for the use of the word "doggerel", I also happen to remember the letter from some dimwit in
the London Evening Standard using that word to describe
Kipling's poem "IF".

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you for your comment on Bubbles of success.

Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks for your likes
Holden
John B
Stephen G
and
Your Royal Poetess.

Comment is about Handcuffed in Love (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Quite right, John. Thank Your Lucky Stars.
And thanks for the Like, Holden.

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Different show but... Yes!😂

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Would Janice have given it foive, John?

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A work of rare brilliance, John, to rival 'I just don't know to do with my shelf!' and I laughed out loud at that. Bravo.
That's a HIT from me. ( Juke Box jury- remember that?) 😀

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks so much for your comment, Stephen. I have an idea my poems may be a valuable record for William, somewhere down the line. I hope so! 😀
Thanks John C for the like, too. 😀

Comment is about Hide and Seek (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks for the likes and comments.

Comment is about Scone Or Scone? (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks, Stephen. I aspire to Top Dogg.

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You can run but you can't hide, I heard someone say once. Perhaps it's possible to do both.
You capture your relationship with your grandson beautifully, John.

Comment is about Hide and Seek (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Glad to hear this won't be the last, John. Keep the 'doggerel' coming, the world needs it!

Comment is about THE RHYMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN' (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You are right, of course, John. A soul has the right to go to watch the football on Saturday afternoon like anyone else.

Thanks to Nigel, John C, Julie, Holden and Brenda for the likes.

Comment is about Day of Rest (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Not so hasty, Greg. Yorkshire and Lancashire went to war over a bunch of Asda floribunda roses.

Comment is about Scone Or Scone? (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you so much for the kind comment, John, it means a lot! 😊

Comment is about Morpheus (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

In your shadows of words
moonlight life and love
leave the darkness behind.

Comment is about Shadow of words (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

I love the simile of 'wrestling a melody out of debris'. It conjour an interesting mental picture. A fascinating poem. Thank you, Holden.

Comment is about Morpheus (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

I totally agree Stephen. I think 5 days is enough!😀

Comment is about Day of Rest (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Living in shadows of words
Shadow of life and love
It's only in dreams
The shadows Meet
In reality they are non existing
Cos darkness is very deep

Comment is about Shadow of words (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Thank you my dear friend Nigel. You've always given my words a different definition worth appreciating. It complements my poems. Thank you🌷

Comment is about Shadow of words (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Let the heartbeat music play
shadows dance moonlight beat
love songs daylight promises
mind and soul to keep.

Comment is about Shadow of words (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Nice work, Julie. If only the matters that divide us could be restricted to such things!

Comment is about Scone Or Scone? (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thanks MC. I certainly enjoy the way he learns the routines of games so quickly! It's taken me years!😃

Comment is about Hide and Seek (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks for the likes. I googled a collective term for long tailed tits and volery was the result, I’ve never heard of it either also relates to a flock of birds… I think 😀

Comment is about Feathered Friends (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

The charm of innocent fun providing reward across the age-divide to its participants is nicely caught here.

Comment is about Hide and Seek (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thanks Brenda and Richard for the likes 😃

Comment is about Hide and Seek (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I really like 'The Deal', Richard. Extremely poignant.👍

Comment is about Richard kent (poet profile)

Original item by Richard kent

Very good, but not quite true, ...... or maybe it is ? No matter I like the sentiment. I hope to read more of your poetry.

Comment is about 'Seven Times' (blog)

Original item by Rachelle

I like this poem, but ...... what is a 'Volery'? maybe a volley ? or is it a term specific to tits ? as say a 'Desert' of Lapwings.

Comment is about Feathered Friends (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A heartfelt, moving tribute, John! 🌷

Comment is about Eulogy for Pete (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thanks Ursula, Julie and Holden for the likes 😊

Comment is about Hide and Seek (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Lovely!

Comment is about The Carpenter (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

A child's eyes remain the same! I'd never have thought of that! Lovely poem, Rachelle.

Comment is about 'Seven Times' (blog)

Original item by Rachelle

The poem is beautiful. The image is eternal.

Comment is about 'Seven Times' (blog)

Original item by Rachelle

Thanks for the likes and comments. I love this photo of this snowdrop. I just had to attempt a write. 😁

Comment is about Sorrowful Snowdrop (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Take as you find.
However, it is my premise that well-meaning folk can be more
easily gulled by glibly constructed sentiments and words that
seek to persuade via a certain point of view. After all, we all like
to think we are good people, don't we? 😏 And the title was a fun spoof on the old North Country "Wake's Week" when
reality took a holiday!
Cheers
MC

Comment is about WOKE'S WEAK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

A really beautiful poem. Full of life and truth and hope. Awesome.
Thank you!

Comment is about Come Back to Me (blog)

Original item by Gabe

I liked the construction of this little four-liner, but I'm not too sure about it's message.
What it seems to suggest is that woke people (ie politically correct people) are being misinformed.
I'm sure that you'll correct me, and tell me how I have misunderstood again.

Comment is about WOKE'S WEAK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hello Rachelle!

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me that it resonated with you. It is so hard sometimes to accept the things I cannot change, but it is also really exciting to explore the things I can.

Thanks again!
Gabe

Comment is about Come Back to Me (blog)

Original item by Gabe

Hi Gabriel!
I had to go back and re-read your poem, there's so much feeling in your poem and it really resonated with me from a mental health perspective. It's like your both talking to yourself and to everyone simultaneously.
There's an acceptance of the things we don't have control over and a focus on what we can change which is so relevant to current events.
Loved this!
Rachelle

Comment is about Come Back to Me (blog)

Original item by Gabe

Thanks Kj. I think of patience as a skill teachers acquire over the years of attrition! 😊
Thanks for the like, Brenda. 😊

Comment is about Twenty Minutes to the Bell (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

First stanza.. brilliant.
Then you maintained the standard throughout.

Comment is about Not If (blog)

Original item by Steve White

I have great admiration for teachers.
You must have the patience of a saint.

Comment is about Twenty Minutes to the Bell (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

I'll never look at snowdrops the same again.

Comment is about Sorrowful Snowdrop (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

A sensitively crafted piece, the final verse gifts us some hope.
The music is great too. Thank you.

Comment is about Unacknowledged legislators (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

To prevail villainous acts
keep those jealous eyes at bay
when judgment passed by others
ignore them for what they are
then ride into the sunset together.

Comment is about Unfairytale (blog)

Original item by Sunshine

Compelling indeed

Comment is about The Free Fall (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

I think my life would be better if I had your playlist.
Peace John!

Comment is about Unacknowledged legislators (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

This is truly beautiful, John, portraying both the darkness of existence that can't be denied, as well as sincere hope that redemption remains possible! Thank you 😊 🌷

Comment is about Unacknowledged legislators (blog)

Original item by John E Marks