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Stephen Gospage

Thu 30th Dec 2021 16:34

Thank you very much, John.

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Stephen Atkinson

Thu 30th Dec 2021 15:44

Wonder-ful as always, Tom.

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Stephen Atkinson

Thu 30th Dec 2021 11:07

Hobgoblins are quite nice liquidised & in a pint glass. I've a couple of bottles of them in the cupboard.
Perhaps I could set a mouse trap in the fairy light box? And make a sort of home brew??
Curiouser & Curiouser

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John Coopey

Thu 30th Dec 2021 11:06

I once had a Goblin Teasmaid, Kevin. But I told you about that in β€œImagine My Surprise!”
And thanks for the Like, Stephen.

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kJ Walker

Thu 30th Dec 2021 09:55

I think that the hobgoblins are on to you John, and have tried to sabotage your audio.
Maybe instead of scaring them off with goose cheese you could appease them with a nice glass of budgie milk.

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Ankita Srivastava

Thu 30th Dec 2021 08:06

Nice one. Sometimes we move on with life but cherish the good people we met earlier

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kishore karunik

Thu 30th Dec 2021 05:15

Beautiful

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kishore karunik

Thu 30th Dec 2021 05:09

A love so deep and pure

From the core of my heart

The soul dances to it's tune

A musical ballad of contentment


Thanks

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d.knape

Thu 30th Dec 2021 02:54

thanks for your comment on "Butterflies".
Always welcome
at my door.

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Sunshine

Thu 30th Dec 2021 02:06

Deep and dark. Intriguing πŸŽ“

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Ghazala lari

Thu 30th Dec 2021 01:16

A humble comment indeed. Thank you for reading the poem. Peace!!🌷

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Holden Moncrieff

Thu 30th Dec 2021 00:34

You've captured the spirit of Christmas to be found in the small yet significant moments so eloquently, Brenda! πŸŽ„πŸŒ·

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Holden Moncrieff

Thu 30th Dec 2021 00:26

A beautiful and profound poem, Tom! I really loved the lines
"The journey takes whatever course it needs
meanders through required weeds" 🌷

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Holden Moncrieff

Thu 30th Dec 2021 00:19

This is truly lovely, Stephen, both as a poem and a song! 🌷😊

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John Coopey

Wed 29th Dec 2021 23:50

I'll have a gander for some for you down our local deli, John. And compliments of the season to you both.
And thanks for the Likes, Holden, Kishore and Ursula.

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Graham Sherwood

Wed 29th Dec 2021 22:37

I'll tell you what, if I was a smoker, I'd want some of what you're on! JC. Happy New Year!

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 22:24

That's so true John. Every damn year's the same. Any brand of goose cheese you recommend? πŸ˜€

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John Coopey

Wed 29th Dec 2021 22:16

Redolent of images of Dickens, Stephen. Wonderful.

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John Coopey

Wed 29th Dec 2021 22:11

Wonderful stuff, Stephen.

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 19:26

Thanks for adding the words loved reading it again. It’s a really lovely Christmas tale.

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 19:08

Thanks for the likes and kind comments.

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 19:07

Thanks for the likes and comments.

I don’t believe the last verse to be the case, but I am sure it will the next theory doing the rounds. 😁

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David Cooke

Wed 29th Dec 2021 19:05


Thanks Greg for you kind words. I was a bit worried about the poem because it is, I suppose, a 'warts and all' description. However, Martin was a lovely man. He was happy jogging along the way he was and although he didn't look after himself he never did a bad thing to anyone else. It's been a bloody awful two years for everyone and the loss of my mother at the start of lockdown and now my brother certainly isn't making it any better. I hope you and yours had some kind of Christmas.

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Stephen Atkinson

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:26

Thank you Julie, hope you've had a good one! Yes, I need a bit catch up...when I get a minute πŸ™„πŸŽ…

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Stephen Atkinson

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:23


Thought I may as well add the poem
And, Thank you, yes I think he's done a great job! Even though he says he's a terrible singer ... I wish I was as bad.

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Pete (edbreathe)

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:14

Thanks John
I was confused writing it , and still confused when I’d finished !

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:14

Lovely poem. Atmospheric!

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:12

I do LOVE a conspiracy theory, Julie, and you could well be right.
Governments (all of them) rule by fear and most people are rightly afraid of Covid! Good poem! Thanks

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keith jeffries

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:07

Stephen,
Great news. Your name will soon be in lights.
Keith

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 18:04

FaB-U-lOus, Mind-bending poetic paradox. Loved it. Certainly worked my brain cells (both of them) and that hasn't happened in a while. Thanks Pete!

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Dewald

Wed 29th Dec 2021 17:50

Will Covid ever be over?
will we ever get sober?
from the tests and stats
Omicron is so far the best

Dear Julie.

Weird how even a "stupid" virus can inspire one to express..

Like the poem!

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 17:31

I admire the gentle rhythms and reflective quality of this poem. It conjures up how Christmas should be!

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 17:23

Wow that's awesome, Stephen!πŸ˜€

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Pete (edbreathe)

Wed 29th Dec 2021 17:21

Lovely .I love the gentleness of the words

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 29th Dec 2021 17:13

I can only echo Julie's words. Take care.

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 17:04

A Christmas No1. 😁
Hope you had a lovely Christmas.

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Wed 29th Dec 2021 16:50

Lovely poem.

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Wed 29th Dec 2021 16:46

Beautiful!

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Stephen Gospage

Wed 29th Dec 2021 16:45

Graham, Greg and John

Thank you so much for your positive comments on this poem. I am humbled by your reaction to it.

I have made a number of visits to Aldeburgh at the time of the music festival. Although Peter Grimes has (quite rightly) earned international acclaim as a tragic tale, both Britten's opera and Crabbe's poem are works of place and are infused with the feel of the sea and the community who live by it. As Grimes says, "I'm a native, rooted here.'

Standing on the beach at Aldeburgh and watching the waves, with the wind getting up and the clouds rolling in, you can almost sense the action happening around you.

Tha Maltings is a great place, Greg, and it would be great to attend a poetry festival there. Hopefully, post-omicron...

Thanks to Rudyard, Holden and Jimakos for the likes.

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 16:23

Omg, how did I miss this one!! I love it. Read it twice already. Apologies for the late reply.

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 14:01

So sorry to read this and apologies that I missed it at the time of posting. Such a brave write, keep up the fight, stay strong and keep writing. Take care. Jx

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julie callaghan

Wed 29th Dec 2021 13:58

Dear JD,

I have missed your posts over the past few months. I have not been on WOL as often and I’m sorry to say I missed your previous post. I am so very sorry to hear your news. Please take care, stay strong and keep posting. Jx

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d.knape

Wed 29th Dec 2021 13:39

Hey Keith
is there a way on WOL to edit AFTER
you have already submitted a poem?

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keith jeffries

Wed 29th Dec 2021 13:30

The word gentility comes to mind when I read this poem. I agree they are the most delightful of creatures.
Keith

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keith jeffries

Wed 29th Dec 2021 13:27

Humility is a great virtue and this poem exemplifies it.
Thank you
Keith

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keith jeffries

Wed 29th Dec 2021 11:59

A poem comprised of profoundly sensible words which give a gentle warning to all. It speaks of reflection and the reality of our predicament.
Thank you for this
Keith

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John Botterill

Wed 29th Dec 2021 11:52

The finest poem I have read on this site, Stephen. Evocative and yet concise. Congratulations!

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keith jeffries

Wed 29th Dec 2021 09:52

Carl,
An excellent poem with a strong spiritual content with which I concur. Welcome to WOL. I look forward to reading more of your poems.
Thank you
Keith

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Greg Freeman

Wed 29th Dec 2021 09:08

Good work, Andy. Sounds like a proper Christmas, that.

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