Politics = the business of manipulating the word "truth" to suit a
purpose.
Nothing changes. We are just more aware of it, that's all.
Comment is about The slow tissue paper of lies (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
It's all a matter of degree, isn't it? I recall my days at school when
timing was paramount when deciding to use the toilets - and having an eye for a dodgy situation: e.g. who was loitering "with
intent" in vulnerable locations - was always useful in avoiding
"at risk" situations. Even the famous "Tom Brown" was to
follow his public school system after surviving the attentions of
the archetypical bully Flashman.
Comment is about THE BULLY AND THE BULLIED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I wonder what the differences are between the work of authors
Lowe and Clanchy - both with kids in their sights but with very
different outcomes. And £30,000 seems a lot of money in
world that seems to endure a reputation for historical par-for-
the course poverty.
Comment is about 'Joyous and universal': Hannah Lowe wins £30,000 Costa book of the year for 'The Kids' (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Sport - the great leveller.
Cricket - the home of grace and pace.
Comment is about FLANNEL WHITE (blog)
Original item by john short
'Long silences exploding into action' ... key line! Was he a batsman or a bowler? Maybe an all-rounder?
Comment is about FLANNEL WHITE (blog)
Original item by john short
Beautiful and moving poetry!
I like your drabble a lot!
Comment is about Grief (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
This is a poem drabble, from my new pamphlet 'Dear Audrey (and other drabbles)'.
Comment is about Grief (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Fabulous poetry which combines the dreamlike quality with anxiety and uncertainty. Perhaps life itself is a dream with temporary scenery.
Amazing poem, Stephen!
Comment is about Sunday Afternoon (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thu 3rd Feb 2022 00:41
A really special poem, Stephen, in which you've combined a sense of the ethereal, as well as of foreboding, with captivating imagery! I felt like the line "dreams are performed while we stand on feet of clay" encapsulates the essence of the poem. 🌷
Comment is about Sunday Afternoon (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thu 3rd Feb 2022 00:19
Thank you very much, Stephen, it really means a lot! 😊
Comment is about Dreamer. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Wed 2nd Feb 2022 21:52
Thanks for the kind words Keith.
That poem speaks to Censorship
and how prevalent it is now.
I think we need to stand up
as artists and as citizens
like the truckers in Ottawa
and protest the theft
of our free speech.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
I just love your suff, Holden. You say so much in so few words! Brilliant
Comment is about Dreamer. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thank you for the kind comments and likes.
Comment is about Cold February Day (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Lovely, inspirational stuff, Aisha 🌈
Comment is about Live Every Moment (blog)
Original item by Aisha Suleman
Thank you so much for your lovely comments Julie, John, John & Keith -I'm keeping that review for if I ever get my book published 😀.
And for the likes Holden, Rudyard, Claire, Ursula, & Stephen.
I truly hope her, & all those in any abusive situation, eventually find peace & security.
And Julie, your daily poems are wonderful. I certainly couldn't do a poem a day. It's mad 😆🌈
Comment is about Your Scar (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Brilliant, rousing stuff, David.
Comment is about The slow tissue paper of lies (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
I could be wrong ( it's been known!) but I sense an analogy here!
Terrific 'gripping' writing, Adam.
Comment is about Lemur Incident (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
"Honestly, I enjoy writing poetry solely in an instinctual and emotional way, so I don't really spend any time reworking or editing my pieces. I'm sure they would benefit from me doing that but I've found that it removes my personal connection and passion towards the pieces".
It's fascinating how we all seem to differ in our approach to creating words. I use anything I've got near me when an idea or string of words happens along. Whether its the 'Notes' on my phone, a notebook by the bed or an open word document when I'm doing other writing, it HAS to be captured.
Where we differ enormously is in the editing. I usually take at least three days (attempts) to refine my words before sticking them on WOL. Even then I edit them further before they get on my blog pages.
However you write Alexandra, get it down before its lost is my advice (not that you asked for it, sorry).
Looking forward to more of your work and watching you develop as a writer
Comment is about Alexandra K. Parapadakis (poet profile)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Very perceptive observation of the human condition and fine poetry. Bravo!
Comment is about Metamorphous (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
You have hit the nail on the head with this one.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The slow tissue paper of lies (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
A topical poem which is an issue of some concern and worthy of a poet who is the voice of free speech and free thought. I am with you all the way on this one. Present day society has people who would silence any free thought. You are right to proclaim this. I refused to attend the funeral.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Free Thought (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thank you Graham - great to be back. Hoping to write more again 😊
Comment is about Metamorphous (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Thanks Stephen, The tetris analogy was a bit of a stretch but I enjoyed the process 😀
Comment is about Tetris (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
John & Keith, thanks very much for the comments, and Holden and Stephen for liking 🙏 Much appreciated
Comment is about aN vIL (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Thankyou, Stephen. I try to show that all of us will tut-tut, seeing ourselves as victims but turn a blind eye to the fact that we have been perpetrators as well. It’s an ugly mirror.
Comment is about THE BULLY AND THE BULLIED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Brilliant use of analogy, Pete. Skilful, erudite and entertaining!
Comment is about aN vIL (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
A very interesting piece, John. I suppose we all have the capacity to be bullies, just as we could all become thieves or con men in certain circumstances.
It occurs to me that Johnson is the ultimate bully and that, even though grammar schools did try to embrace this culture (as you say), public schools are in a league of their own when it comes to sheer entitled nastiness.
Comment is about THE BULLY AND THE BULLIED (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A very interesting analogy, John. As Holden says, you seem to have made it poetically!
Comment is about Tetris (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
This poem requires some serious reading and understanding as it has a message for all of us who are being bent to conform. It is a poem finely tuned and written at a time when we need to take stock of where and who we are in this life. Who is pulling the strings? Who dances to the tune? Are we being moulded or able to break free? A topical poem in a world where dystopia has raised its profile.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about aN vIL (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Wed 2nd Feb 2022 00:12
Thank you so much for the kind comment, John! 😊
Comment is about Dreamer. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
You succeeded in your challenge extremely well, Julie. And, yes, I did enjoy it! 😊
Comment is about Cold February Day (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Intriguing poem, Holden. Love the lines
dips his paintbrush
into hope's reservoir.
Explores the complexity of history and art with great skill!
Comment is about Dreamer. (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Thanks for the likes Aisha and Ursula 😊
Comment is about Tetris (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
I always like your poems, they lift me
Comment is about Cold February Day (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Keith for reading and liking the poem heaven in hell💐
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Stephen,
a profoundly heart rending poem with emotional turmoil and cruelty so well explained but also woven into this is compassion and a moral story. A masterpiece. Few poems embody such drama and speak so loud.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Your Scar (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
This is the first time I've seen this, Stephen. Powerful and moving.
Comment is about Your Scar (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I remember reading about this episode in your profile, Stephen. A terrific poem. Thank you.
Comment is about Your Scar (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I remember it from the first time of posting. Such a heartbreaking tale. Brilliant.
On a lighter note, please could you notify me when you about to post and I will wait a while before I post my meagre attempt of the day. 😁
Comment is about Your Scar (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
An old one, but did a bit re-formatting.
Comment is about Your Scar (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
We are reduced to being sheeple.
Good poem
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Masked Men (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Aisha,
A poem brimming with optimism and encouragement. Could these words possibly be the lyrics of a song?
A poem with wide appeal
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Live Every Moment (blog)
Original item by Aisha Suleman
M.C. Newberry
Thu 3rd Feb 2022 15:15
Conformity has its place in all Nature. Survival can depend
upon it. But human existence allows for the sparks to fly free
from the furnace of life and what it gives the world. Even when
sparks fade they still leave something in the air, for nothing truly
"dies" but instead transfers its substance in another form..
Comment is about aN vIL (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe