dk.,
Definitely one of your very best poems which encapsulates the aging process. Your use of the language is extraordinarily good and I particularly the lines
thrilled you with its brilliance
it was a fickle friend to begin with
The poem's conclusion is perfect. I am impressed with this and thank you for it. Something for all age groups to read and ponder on.
Keith
Comment is about The Thing You Are Looking For (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thank you for the likes
Nigel , Julie, Holden, Brenda, Rudyard & John
Much appreciated 🙏
Comment is about Siren (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
An atmospheric, tale of hope. 🌈
Comment is about In the eye of the storm. (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
There are a few old codgers on here who remember such days, Steve. And this feels like a song. Or rather, a lament.
Comment is about The Day Bobby Kennedy Died (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
Awesome comments, Holden. Thanks very much! I changed him from being a priest into being a vicar to make that pun! 😊
Thanks also to Ursula for the like. 😊
Comment is about In the eye of the storm. (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Sun 30th Jan 2022 02:13
A fascinating, profound poem with a hopeful message, John! I also found "They clearly preferred to worship vicariously" very clever! 😊
Comment is about In the eye of the storm. (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Sat 29th Jan 2022 23:52
And... no one holds them accountable
Where's the U.N.? The infamous World Health Organization?
Look at all the damage & deaths they have caused.
They screwed up the entire world.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
I'm afraid Keith/Stuart that I am in the unbelieving tribe, therefore can't believe in the injustices of the now being rectified in the hereafter. I try my best to be 'christian' (small c) in my daily life and so far haven't managed to hurt too many people and have helped a few too. I never became a rich man because I thought more of my family than chasing more money/position etc. I'm relatively apolitical and see the flaws in all stripes. However, I do think it wise to gravitate to your own and try to protect who you can. Contentment is all (certainly the older I get) and has taken a long time to achieve. I recently sat down with my little granddaughter (aged 7.3/4) and helped to to unpick why she felt jealous over a recent issue. One of the most important things I have ever done.
Bloody good poem by the way!
G
Comment is about Justice (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Will do, Julie - bit windy on the balcony today so I've left it for tomorrow.
Comment is about The Big Garden Birdwatch (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Poetry is the ultimate in subjectivity MC. One person's meat is another's poison 👍
Comment is about QUESTION? (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks MC. Much appreciated! I agree with your comments.
Comment is about In the eye of the storm. (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
In the UK Victorian age, the word philanthropy was part of a
rich man's existence. And noblesse oblige was also socially understood. Indeed, much of what still exists was a result
of that reality. But it seems to have a much lower profile in this
modern age. Maybe it's because the tax system has priced
both out of existence, notably the aristocracy whose estates
have been either eliminated by death duties or reduced to
as near as makes no difference in terms of income against
expenditure. Today's wealthy are bankers, big business and show business. All too busy looking how to make the next buck and stay in the game. An afterthought tells me that
you don't make the poor rich by making the rich poor. The
world doesn't work that way.
.
Comment is about Justice (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
It has been said that where there is life, there is hope.
I also see the logic that where there is hope, there is life.
Comment is about In the eye of the storm. (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thanks to MC and Leon for their comments
ah yes, I remember that leftover cake mix too . .
Comment is about Like my Mother Used to Make (blog)
Original item by Steve Higgins
dk.,
I have had three jabs, the third being a booster. If I fail, who cares? I don't. I do wish the Chinese would keep these disgusting viruses to themselves.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Taking Tests (blog)
Original item by d.knape
One great tit, one blue tit, one woodpigeon, one robin.
Comment is about The Big Garden Birdwatch (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Stuart,
A really good poem outlining how unjust life can be; so often at the expense of the poor and disadvantaged and in favour of the rich and influential. There is a Biblical quotation which says that rain will fall on the just and the unjust alike. Injustice is so apparent and retribution seldom seems to occur. Yet I find that it can be useful to stand back in order to see a bigger picture. I believe that all this is seen and recorded. When we fail to see justice in the here and now it will ultimately take place in another time and dimension at the pleasure of the omniscient.
A poem which provokes some serious thought. I am sure there are many others with different ideas.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Justice (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Many thanks for the support, Julian. I felt obliged to add a consoling additional stanza later, extolling the joys of rhubarb crumble or fool. And thanks for the Likes, Kevin and Holden.
Comment is about The land of total rhubarb (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
The pavements of Europe-so rich and special-with so many stories to tell. 😃
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Sat 29th Jan 2022 03:49
Dogs,
like poets
love affection,
cats love
leisure.
😃
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
<Deleted User> (32907)
Sat 29th Jan 2022 03:30
Powerful and heartfelt poem. Wonderful eulogy to your father in law, John.
Comment is about The sign of the cross (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (32907)
Sat 29th Jan 2022 00:29
Thank you Keith, John and Stephen. The poem (ballad?) was originally written, in the previous century, as a eulogy for my father-in-law. It has been revised many times over the intervening 23 years into a requiem for all the living and all the the dead.
“He watched sleepily the flakes, silver and dark, falling obliquely against the lamplight. The time had come for him to set out on his journey westward. Yes, the newspapers were right: snow was general all over Ireland. It was falling on every part of the dark central plain, on the treeless hills, falling softly upon the Bog of Allen and, farther westward, softly falling into the dark mutinous Shannon waves. It was falling, too, upon every part of the lonely churchyard on the hill where Michael Furey lay buried. It lay thickly drifted on the crooked crosses and headstones, on the spears of the little gate, on the barren thorns. His soul swooned slowly as he heard the snow falling faintly through the universe and faintly falling, like the descent of their last end, upon all the living and the dead.”
― James Joyce, The Dead
Comment is about The sign of the cross (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks to Keith, Holden, John and Stephen for all your comments. I'm pleased this poem was appreciated because I think it applies to all organisations which start out with ideals but lose their way because of egos and infighting. Fortunately, whatever happens, there are still many good people on the ground who wish to continue the basic mission.
Thanks to Jimakos for the like.
Comment is about Cathedrals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Grant, I've taken the liberty of editing it for you. I hope that's okay?
regards,
Graham
Comment is about Diamond Moon (blog)
Original item by Grant Leonard Aspinall
Hi All
I deleted my profile page by mistake last night in the middle of a hypo (I'm diabetic).
I have reconstructed it from memory, as well as I can .
I apologise for deleting some wonderful comments and likes that I genuinely valued. What can I say? Sorry!
Comment is about John Botterill (poet profile)
Original item by John Botterill
Stephen, you are so correct. Thank you for your note.
Comment is about windmills (blog)
Original item by Clyde McCulley
Cats sure do love their comfort and find it where they can.
I like the pay-off..,probably about right compared to the devotion
from a dog.
Comment is about Cat's Company (blog)
Original item by d.knape
A bold statement, almost a declaration which I also hold in my heart.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The sign of the cross (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks for sharing Greg.
I'm not sure my resistance is meagre enough not to shout my distaste and disdain for this bunch of nitwits, headed up by Mr Shopping Trolley himself.
Keep the faith -- for now at least.
Take care, Julian
Comment is about The land of total rhubarb (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
So much love
so much support
fills a happy heart
with every step you take.
Comment is about Blissfully happy (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
Man's inhumanity to Man - the greatest crime against the history
of human kind down the ages, reaching its total abhorrent
apocalypse in the Second World War. Lest we forget indeed!
A terrible detached disciplined assault on everything our lives
are surely meant to be - inflicted by a nation that gave the world
Goethe and Beethoven.
Comment is about Hope (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Intriguing in its theme and its conclusion, making our minds work
towards some meaning for ourselves...and the fate of others..
Comment is about Life (blog)
Original item by racha
Thu 27th Jan 2022 23:02
Leave out in the desert
or the woods
let the vultures and coyotes feast
then it all goes back to nature
and everyone had a good time.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thu 27th Jan 2022 23:00
A Grave Groaner!
but I like it.!
😃
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
A bit of a masterclass in poetry, John
Comment is about The sign of the cross (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
A good poet can say a lot in a few words. Excellent, as usual
Comment is about Cathedrals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks Keith &Julie for liking and all the others as well
I must admit I had a chuckle when I wrote the last 2 lines,
Rhyming sensible and incomprehensible 🤣
Comment is about thE 200,000 (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Stephen,
Well what can one say? The Church irrespective of any denomination has become an Institution like any other. It cannot claim to be representatives of Jesus Christ as they horde wealth and pronounce moral judgements on us all. The Institution has become morally bankrupt and its decline is now gathering momentum. Soon may it crash to earth and be replaced by those who follow Christ and enact his teachings in their lives.
Your poem is excellent
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Cathedrals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A masterclass of analysis, Stephen which touches on many issues with great skill and economy of style. Loved it! 😊
Comment is about Cathedrals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thu 27th Jan 2022 17:57
Thank you so much, John, I really appreciate your kind words! 😊
Comment is about Covert (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
RIP Charlie, a lovely tribute. He looked like a wonderful dog. Brought back memories of losing our Black Lab, Poppy, such a difficult time but so many wonderful memories, take care.
Comment is about Charlie (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thu 27th Jan 2022 17:49
A powerful poem that speaks many truths, Stephen! 🌷
Comment is about Cathedrals (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Jaw jaw always better than war war, Stephen. And thanks for the Like, Stephen A.
Comment is about GAME THEORY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
keith jeffries
Sun 30th Jan 2022 13:31
John,
Your use of language in this poem is superb.
dust motes gleam in the sunbeams
It fires my imagination.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Shard (blog)
Original item by John E Marks