Hopefully to be consigned to the annals of time very soon.
Nice reflective piece, Julie ?
Comment is about A Picture Of Mixed Emotions (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
the last line says so much in itself- really enjoyed this piece, Keith.
Comment is about An ill Wind Blows (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I'm just waiting for you to add your singing voice to this one Aviva... ?
Comment is about Here Until Then (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
An excellent, Powerful piece Keith, but let's hope it remains but the stuff of poems...✌️
Comment is about An ill Wind Blows (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
John,
You have successfully incorporated the tenuous and unpredictability of life in this poem. As always very well crafted.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Summer snow (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Poignant disillusionment and fragility of life and sense of eternity.
I'm not certain if that's what the poet intends but I am certain that its a very subtle and meaningful poem. I also really loved the audio track which happens to be a completely different song but mesmerising and beautifully sung. I'm wondering if it was intended and adds an additional dimension of loss, or just occurred by accident.
Comment is about Summer snow (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Another beautiful poem John. I especially like the verse, "a waxing moon lingers in the sky as centuries float by." It makes me think life is poetic despite the atrocities. ❤
Comment is about Summer snow (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
The morning news already had me scared, and depressed today. then, a friend remarked that he has not lived in a more dangerous and uncertain world as now. then this...... Off to the Home improvement center for stronger door locks, and plywood to board up my windows. Keith, you have me scared out of my mind. For us, Inauguration Day, may be very unkind. I expect the worse, Our future is really in a bind. I pray for a better day, and have hope that tomorrow that is what we find.
Comment is about An ill Wind Blows (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Peace and happiness to all who have enjoyed (or not), this poem. Thank-you for the likes and comments, I love the attention the poems, "and I" get. thanks again. JD.
Comment is about Flash your Sign (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Keep a few words up your sleeve
Keep a few words close to your heart
Borrow a few words from a poem
Use kind words if you know them.
Comment is about Hard Scrabble (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Julie,
A well timed poem which all should read. The accompanying photo is also very appropriate.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about A Picture Of Mixed Emotions (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for the like Stephen A
Comment is about The Wheel Of Lockdown (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
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Mon 18th Jan 2021 09:19
<Deleted User> (28781)
Mon 18th Jan 2021 09:16
Thank you Ray for your comment. I appreciate it.
Comment is about Imagine All The People... (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Philipos
Mon 18th Jan 2021 08:45
Thanks for the Likes, Aviva,, JD, Stephen A and Kristian.
Comment is about THE PLATES OF SANDWICHES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Welcome to WOL Kristian! Look forward to reading more of your words. Good start by the way! I think a lot of people on here will relate to your poems. ?
Comment is about Kristian Deidre Brown (poet profile)
Original item by Kristian Deidre Brown
Welcome Kristian, You can make it better this time, or like whatever you make, better. I am glad you see the Sun, Has a new day begun?
Comment is about Different This Time (blog)
Original item by Kristian Deidre Brown
This really resonates with me, thank you!
Comment is about Eric, It Will Pass (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Thank you Julie, Vautaw & Stephen for the kind comments.
It was actually part of a much longer poem contrasting day & night, but I'd already 'nicked' most of the day part for other poems!
Glad you enjoyed it though.
And thanks for the Likes, Aisha, Holden, J.D. & Aviva ?
Comment is about Night-time Serenade (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
In a colourful way I think you have revealed an aspect of human nature that can be unhelpful at best and destructive at worst Aviva. Sparing the time in your line indicates caring enough for the truth , but closed minds are the danger !
Good writing I reckon.
Ray
Comment is about Imagine All The People... (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thank you Stephen. Your comments are always so thoughtful and generous.
Funnily enough this morning when I posted it I couldn't recall the logic of the harsh desert, I decided to post it anyway thinking to trust my original inspiration this once.. now I remember which type of egg timer I was referring to and it all makes sense to me again. ?
But humorous anecdote aside, this is quite a harsh and difficult poem and I wasn't sure if anyone would like it. That being said, thanks also to everyone who has encouraged me by clicking 'Like' for the poem!
Comment is about Imagine All The People... (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thanks for the likes, Holden, Stephen and JD. Thanks also for the comments, glad you stuck it out to the final verse!
Comment is about The Wheel Of Lockdown (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you for your recent response to my comments, it was really kind and I doubt I deserve the praise but it was so nice to know that I haven't wrong-stepped too much here at WOL as I really value your writing and character and want to continue in our acquaintance that I'd like to hope will head towards friendship over time. ?
Comment is about J.D. Bardo (poet profile)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
This is inspiring and empowering. ?
Comment is about Flash your Sign (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
The imagery in this poem is wonderful, and so many powerful lines.
The last verse nails it.
Comment is about Imagine All The People... (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Yes, this is riveting stuff. Beautiful.
Comment is about Night-time Serenade (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I love the way the last verse finishes on an optimlistic note. Yes, there is hope.....
Last year I remember writing:
The virus, apogee of crime,
Lengthens our days but steals our time
Comment is about The Wheel Of Lockdown (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
If you’ve got Amazon Prime I’d recommend watching Searching for Sugar man (a 1 episode documentary on Ramirez and his rather surprising story...)
Comment is about Nostalgia and I (blog)
Original item by Xoanxo
JD.,
In an increasingly troubled world where even the pandemic has become the subject of adversarial politics, this poem speaks of peace. What a sign of hope this poem gives.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Flash your Sign (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
This poem is magical Stephen. I shall return to read it again and again on starless nights.
Comment is about Night-time Serenade (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Hugh. I am glad the song reminded you of what was, I hope, a happy childhood.
Comment is about Gorffwysfa* (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
This is a beautiful message that the whole world needs to see J.D.! ?
Comment is about Flash your Sign (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
WOW, Great job again, the last stanza really feels good. and a Rockin` Rhyme also. thanks Julie.
Comment is about The Wheel Of Lockdown (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks to everyone, one and all. and especially you Aviva, sincerely thank-you for participating, I am happy to see you on WOL regularly, and look forward to seeing your contributions. I like them all. (don`t change a one, once written, it is done). JD.
Comment is about A Guiding Star (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
<Deleted User> (28781)
Sun 17th Jan 2021 15:12
Stephen, it's always a pleasure to get comments from writers whose work one admires.
Thanks to all.
Love and Peace
Comment is about WHO KILLED GEORGE FLOYD? (blog)
Original item by trevor homer
Replaced the tears in my eyes with stars, wonderful poem, thank you.
Comment is about Night-time Serenade (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I have missed reading your poems.
Comment is about Tortured Soul (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
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Sun 17th Jan 2021 12:42
May your face be light
And behind shadows you may never hide
From the dungeons and dug holes
May your soul rise and be purified
O the tortured tattered soul that cries
May healing touch you from the skies
Cleansing you of the darkness that you abide
See the beauty of the light and shun the old grabs of weakness and lies
You need to shine and throw away your dark sides
From the world May you never have to hide
Keeping your identity obscured
Hiding behind vile masks that ain't yours
May healing be upon the tortured souls.?
Comment is about Tortured Soul (blog)
Original item by curiousdud3
Thank-you Hugh, I did not get this at first, until I realized that sit rhymes with, - - - -, thanks again Hugh. A thinker, and a stinker.
Comment is about A deaf dog blog (blog)
Original item by hugh
Dacw nghariad i lawr yn y berllan.
'Rwyn cofio canu'r gan hon yn yr ysgol ym Mhontarddulais pan oeddwn yn fachgen bach.
Comment is about Gorffwysfa* (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
A double treat! Thanks for introducing me to Ramirez. Listening to his tunes now. Love Heaven & Hurricane. Smooth grooves.
Comment is about Nostalgia and I (blog)
Original item by Xoanxo
Sun 17th Jan 2021 03:00
thanks for the compliment Aviva.
you are too kind.
Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thank you very much Vautaw! Written while listening on a loop to "I Think of you" by Ramirez (Searching for Sugar Man)
Comment is about Nostalgia and I (blog)
Original item by Xoanxo
Thank YOU Keith for your understanding. Understanding is a rare commodity in these days. We have left the eastern orthodox Christians to persecution and genocide from militant Islam for over a thousand years. WE are no longer a Christian society if we turn our backs on our brothers and then complain about terrorism in the west. I am ashamed.
Comment is about 29 May 1453 - 11 September 2001 (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 18th Jan 2021 19:02
Shades of Revelations Keith...just need the four horsemen.
Anything to be optimistic about?
Comment is about An ill Wind Blows (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries