A brilliant poem, Ray, conjuring up MR James. By coincidence, I was given his collected ghost stories for Christmas.
Comment is about STRANGE MUSIC (blog)
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Wonderfully atmospheric, Stephen. And for some of us, memories of poetry festivals at the Maltings and in the town conjure up similar emotions.
Comment is about Festival (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks Stephen for your comment, and glad you think so
Comment is about Mutation (2021) (blog)
Original item by David R Mellor
Can’t think why I’m humming Vaughan Williams reading this through.
Comment is about STRANGE MUSIC (blog)
Original item by ray pool
For my money this is some of your best work Stephen. I can taste the salt in each line.
Comment is about Festival (blog)
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Comment is about How A Heart Breaks (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
Thanks to kishore karunik for the love.Means a lot to me you enjoyed this.
Comment is about Four Haikus outside at Christmas in Yorkshire (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Very perceptive, Adam. Indeed, the best art is left unresolved.
Comment is about Despondent Correspondent (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
I love the atmosphere of this, Ray. By coincidence, I'm about to post a poem about music in Suffolk. Where else?
Comment is about STRANGE MUSIC (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Is thankfulness a sign of defeat or respect?
Comment is about If You Can't Handle Me (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
Thanks for the comments and likes. No Stephen I’m sure the dog would much rather be eating up the leftovers😁. KJ It’s not a term I usually use but think it sums the period up perfectly.
Comment is about Twixmas (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Roger
Tue 28th Dec 2021 19:04
The poem opens rather harshly,
And sounds a little judgemental
Why is a dig necessary,
Even in death?
Comment is about How A Heart Breaks (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
We’re behaving like irresponsible tenants. Unfortunately, we won’t get another property.
Comment is about Flying (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thankyou, Stephen.
And thanks for the Like, Nigel and Kishore.
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Hi Stephen Thanks for the kind comment on my poem to my brother.
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
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Daniel Ochalek
Tue 28th Dec 2021 18:29
Beautiful David.
I feel like I knew Martin.
Comment is about How A Heart Breaks (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
Hi kJ. Thanks for the lovely thought. We were both out seeing Amanda (my wife)'s Mum and family. It was ruddy freezing and white lol.
Thanks also to Adam Whitworth, David Redfield, Stephen Gospage and Holden Moncrieff for the love.
Comment is about Four Haikus outside at Christmas in Yorkshire (blog)
Original item by Andy N
A very moving and poignant tribute, David. May Martin rest in peace.
Comment is about How A Heart Breaks (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
Thanks, Julie. Sounds like a great idea, except that our dog would not agree!
Comment is about Twixmas (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Better than 'Night Mail', I reckon, John.
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
That death comes to us all is irrefutable, inevitable and eternal.
But to suffer it inflicted by the moronic malignancy of an
inadequate ingrate is the ultimate indignity and insult. 😣
Comment is about A terrible beauty (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks Moonlight
and thanks for your likes
Holden
Moonlight
kJ Walker
Julie
Stephen G
John C
kishore
John B
Jimakos
Brenda
and
Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about Living, Loving and Laughing (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Lovely.
So wonderful when humans and animals can get along together!
Comment is about Seeing Red (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Tue 28th Dec 2021 13:52
Thank you Keith for your kind comments.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
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Thanks, Kevin. I’ve posted my quick-quick-slow poem on here 2 or 3 times already. I don’t want removing for repetition!
And thanks for the Like, John.
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I wasn't familiar with the word Twixmas. (Don't ask me where I've been). I've learnt something now.
Comment is about Twixmas (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Lovely
I can't imagine a Christmas anywhere else.
Comment is about Four Haikus outside at Christmas in Yorkshire (blog)
Original item by Andy N
I liked this one John.
It wasn't the one I expected. You do one that starts slow then builds up then slows down again.
Maybe a repost of that one is about due.
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thankyou, Holden. And thanks for the Like, Moonlight.
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
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So true,
Precisely 👍
Comment is about Living, Loving and Laughing (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Tue 28th Dec 2021 00:39
Thank you very much, Brenda, I really appreciate the kind words! 😊
Comment is about Presence (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Tue 28th Dec 2021 00:34
Thanks Kevin. Means loads that you loved this (:
Also thank yous to Nigel Astell, Tom Doolan and Holden Moncrieff for the love.
Comment is about Christmas Card Poem (2021) (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Happy new year kj. I shall be looking for your poetry too 😀
The ending to this one was a genuine surprise!
Comment is about The Long-Nosed Short-Legged Terrier (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Happy new year kj. I shall be looking for your poetry too 😀
Comment is about The Long-Nosed Short-Legged Terrier (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thanks again John. I'll do this one if you think it stands up.
Thanks too Mark. You can go west from where we are, but that would put us on the wrong side of the Pennines.
Just noticed another deleted user (Leon I think), always sad to see another drop off.
Comment is about No Note Nor Nowt (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Spot on. I like your mam's style! 😁
Comment is about Mi Mam's Take On Contraception (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thank you for the comments, Tom and John. I tried to make the first few lines reflect the sense of freedom which would come from flying above the Earth, while the second part expresses, as you say John, concern about the state of the planet. So both your comments were very much to the point (grateful for the humour, Tom).
And thanks to Rudyard, Holden, Brenda, KJ and Nigel for the likes.
Comment is about Flying (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I am in the latter catagory dk. Like the poem though. 😁
Comment is about Sardine (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Johnny Cash indeed, MC. A better New Year to you too.
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
During this festive season your poetry has reached new heights; it seems as if you are in full flood. This particular poem really speaks of Christmas cheer.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about After (blog)
Original item by d.knape
That's the spirit JC...drive on - and take us with you into 2022 !!!
(And what better initials for a tune from the legendary Man in Black himself?).
Comment is about THE MOORLAND TRAIN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I recall it used to be said that something broken beyond recall
had "Gone West". But since there's not much in that direction
up north, then maybe she was sensible and has "Gone South"?! 😉.
Comment is about No Note Nor Nowt (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
The use of books in one form or another to tell a story has been known for centuries and even now, despite the advances of
technology that still holds true. And the "Book of Life" is the
most universal yet the most diverse of them all and its chapters
become our own lives.
Comment is about Chapters of life (blog)
Original item by Ghazala lari
Greg Freeman
Wed 29th Dec 2021 09:07
A wonderfully balanced picture of a life, and appreciation of someone different. Thank you for sharing it here, David. I'm sorry for your loss.
Comment is about How A Heart Breaks (blog)
Original item by David Cooke