And my thanks to Pete for the like.
Comment is about Public Gaze (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Many thanks for your like, John.
Comment is about Matchstick Dream (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Many thanks to the two Johns for their comments.
And thank you Julie, Stephen, Rudyard, Holden, Kevin for liking the poem.
Merry Christmas to you all.
Comment is about The Shortest Day (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This poem opens up the doors of future with a hope to see the beauty of winter and snowfall.
Thank you Keith. Its beautiful indeed.
Comment is about A Glimmer of Hope (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
dk.,
A poem in which you have not only excelled your own poetic skills but hold before the reader a Christmas memory of immense value, rich in significance. When love was there with no presents. How things have changed. Sadly today our heritage has been diminished by a culture of materialism and other alien cultures which find no home with us.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Cedar Tree Christmas (blog)
Original item by d.knape
John,
An appropriate tragic poem of a broken world which not even Christmas can redeem.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Torn (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thu 23rd Dec 2021 13:03
You make a good point, Kevin! 😊
And thank you, John, for the kind words, your encouragement is greatly appreciated! 😊
Comment is about Needs Must (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
A glimmer of hope indeed.
On dreams of spring I feed
Winter just sucks it is agreed
Thank God for giving us weed
More great poetry Keith, Keep it coming... J.D.
Comment is about A Glimmer of Hope (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thanks for the likes and kind messages. Welcome to WOL John. Merry Christmas to you and yours Stephen.
Comment is about Winter Woodscape (is that even a word) (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Many a true word is spoken in jest!
Where is Screaming Lord Sutch when you need hin?
Merry Christmas, Greg.
John Botterill
Comment is about Monstrous! (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thu 23rd Dec 2021 03:39
Thank you Stephen.
Old Oak the poem
is about the tree
but incidentally
also about me.
😃
Comment is about Stephen W Atkinson (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Stephen,
Mixing them both is a poetry delight
happy thoughts of a distant past
bringing back that party mood
boozy frolics of flirting moments.
Nigel
Comment is about The Mistletoe Invitation (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Truly fabulous John. I am seeing my 92 year old mother tomorrow and I will think of this poem! Thanks.
John
Comment is about Visiting time (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
My type of woods! 😁. & All the best to you & your family. Hope you have a goodun 🎅🍾
Comment is about Winter Woodscape (is that even a word) (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Beautiful imagery. And, yes, woodscape is a word. ( If you want it t😀o be!)
Comment is about Winter Woodscape (is that even a word) (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I like your positive poem, Julie 😀
Comment is about Winter Solstice (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Merry Christmas and all the very best to you and yours. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Comment is about I still believe! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Tom, thank you also. The response to this poem has taken me aback as I wrote it on the spur of the moment. Your words are as always gratifying and encouraging.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Poets (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Deep-rooted metaphor at work here, dk😀 maybe some personification?
Loved it!
Comment is about Old Oak (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Full of joy and verve. Loved it! 😀
Comment is about Here I Come (blog)
Original item by Aisha Suleman
Terrifically topical, Holden, but your poem could be applied to many times past, also. Congratulations. A fine poem!
Comment is about Needs Must (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
I loved the line
Leaves crunch in the bracing air
and the reference to new norms.
Poetic and clever, Stephen. Merry Christmas. John
Comment is about The Shortest Day (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you Julie, & John for reading & commenting 🌈
And for the Like Aisha!
Keep an eye on your trees...😉
Comment is about The Christmas Tree... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Beautiful, eloquent and spot on in its message.
If only more people had poetry in their lives, I think it has a power to help and heal a great many folk. They just need to discover it and they too can be poets.
A great write Keith.
Comment is about Poets (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Keith, thank you for coming back to this one. I’m so pleased it connected with you.
Comment is about Ship In A Bottle (blog)
Original item by Tom
JC - not sure what came over me! A bit of overwhelming "ho-ho" perhaps? 😊
But I like the "likes" for my levity brevity.
Thanks, one and all!.
Comment is about GENTLEMAN'S RELISH (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thank you for all the likes and comments. You are all fine poets and good people. It is a privilege to share work with you.
Merry Christmas
Keith
Comment is about Poets (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Ne’er cast a clout till May be out.
Comment is about The Shortest Day (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
And thanks to John and Aisha for their likes.
Comment is about A Time to Pray (A seasonal poem) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
This brings back memories, both real and imagined.
Comment is about The Mistletoe Invitation (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thanks for all your likes
Keith
Stephen A
Aisha
Holden
Stephen G
kJ Walker
and
Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about The Mistletoe Invitation (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
A rattling good Christmas yarn, Stephen. Thanks! 😀
John
Comment is about The Christmas Tree... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
🎄 loved it
Comment is about Christmas Cheer And All The Best For The New Year (repost) (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Now, now, MC! Keep it in your breeches!
Comment is about GENTLEMAN'S RELISH (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I liked my tree until I read this. Well done Stephen on another spooky tale. 🎄👻🎄
Comment is about The Christmas Tree... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks, Stephen. But my “alternative” Krampus would love to find you under the sheets on Christmas Day.
And thanks for the Likes, Aisha and John.
Comment is about SANTA KRAMPUS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the likes and lovely comments.
Comment is about Ducks (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Sounds like a good way of keeping the family in check, John. I hate to think what the Doncaster version was. I'll be staying under the quilt on the 25th.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Comment is about SANTA KRAMPUS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
“Lifetime ban” would be a reprieve, Kevin. Public stoning, more likely.
Comment is about SANTA KRAMPUS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Blimey John.
When I saw the title I thought you were going to brave a lifetime ban, and post the Donny version of this.
I liked this version equally as much, and no-one has cause to call the cruelty-man.
Have a great Christmas.
Cheers Kevin
Comment is about SANTA KRAMPUS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
An honest, heartfelt poem, John. It brought back sad but uplifting memories for me.
Comment is about Visiting time (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I love ducks, as well, especially the upright runners.
Comment is about Ducks (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you, Keith. I must admit that I hadn't based this on anything in particular, other than a general idea of the Christmas story. But, looking at it more carefully, I see what you mean. So I have to agree with you, although, as John (Coopey) says, other interpretations are possible. The main message is one of optimism and hope.
And many thanks to Rudyard, Stephen, Holden and Erika for liking this poem.
Comment is about A Time to Pray (A seasonal poem) (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I have a fake tree, John, it doesn't have roots, just cables! But, you never know.... 😁 Thanks for the comment!
And for the Likes Keith & Holden
Merry Krampus free Christmas!
Comment is about The Christmas Tree... (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Stephen Gospage
Thu 23rd Dec 2021 17:50
A beautiful poem, Keith. Roll on the snow drops.
Comment is about A Glimmer of Hope (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries