This poem should ring the alarm bells in the souls of all mankind for each and everyone of us is malleable, pliable and liable to being seduced by outrageous lies. Ordinary men and women, those we sit next to on a bus or work alongside, yea even ourselves are the image of those who drove the trains, rounded up their victims, whipped and then gassed them to death. The herd mentality is a lethal component in the hands of the unscrupulous and the fanatics. We need to be aware, alert, and well informed before we follow any banner or flag.
A poem of chilling merit. Written as a sombre warning to us all. This is where poetry finds its true home. The voice of dissent always needs to be spoken.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Final Solution (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Aw, me too Tom! Okay good plan Graham. Cape Leeuwin is one of the stops, Port Macquarie, then a world trip to visit our other WOL friends. Belgium, UK, where else? ?
Comment is about My Ocean Dream (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Fri 1st Oct 2021 22:07
The loss of Britain & America is a horrible thing to contemplate.
I fear for my grand-kids and the future generations.
All you have to do is look at any Socialist Country
and you can see the results it brings.
No money, No Freedom. No voice.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you Ray. It is a rare treat to hear your considered point of view. A lie can be sold to millions and its effects are then catastrophic for millions of individual lives. When the 'common people' swallow a lie as simple as 'there is no petrol' the panic is obvious.
Comment is about Final Solution (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks, John and Stephen, and for anyone who pressed the like button.
Hope you got your plumbing sorted out John.
Comment is about How To Choose A Good Plumber (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
This case has revealed all kinds of problems with the Met police that haven't been addressed. We can't just shrug our shoulders, and say, it was ever thus. Such an attitude suggests callousness and indifference. And don't bring 'wokeness' into it, please. We all have the right not to face danger and indeed, murder, from our own police forces.
Comment is about Tougher laws required (blog)
Original item by hugh
I am not a religious man but I admire hugely the way
any belief can produce such profoundly rewarding
buildings - the impressive memorials to their religious
inspiration; wonderful edifices of how Man can rise
above himself and create "glory" in the name of a
chosen god.
The words here adorn that reality....albeit with a caveat
about the use of "hushed" and
"sliced" in the same context. But
that's a personal view.
Comment is about CATHEDRAL (blog)
Original item by john short
Positivity is always welcome - at any age! ?
Comment is about Life Advice to My Younger Self (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
The care and concern are shared. But every generation seems to
face this situation. One only has to think of the likes of "Jack the Ripper" and work forward. I'd wager each year had its
murders of this sort, with the "Penny Dreadfuls" and the "Police Gazette" carrying the tales to be eagerly read by the shivering fascinated masses. Somehow, we have become
almost sanitised by life, expecting to be freed from the
of the beast beyond the door...as if each woman was some
"Alice" in a newly created wonderland. Tragically, reality
has been left out of the teachings and warnings that should
exist. Only the streets and traffic change; the predator
and prey scenario remains constant. Prevention and
deterrent remain the vital "watchwords". And for too long
the second has ceased to exist in any meaningful sense of
the word whilst we as a society have got our safety issues
confused with words like "rights", "equality" and "freedom".
Comment is about Tougher laws required (blog)
Original item by hugh
Mimi - I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. I have no difficulty in
seeing the images it portrays in my own "mind's eye". The
walk starts at Higher Brownstone (car park) where the tree
can be seen and moves on down to meet the SW coastal path
opposite the old WW2 coastal defences. It is a bracing part
of the local area for a walk. As mentioned in a previous reply,
the location also has personal resonance, perhaps the primary
inspiration for how the poem "came together". Almost in
rhythm - words with steps taken. The later song version
was a natural sequel to this feeling.
Comment is about DOWN BY THE MEWSTONE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
There are some nuggets in this piece. The trouble is they are difficult to mine out of the whole poem. It is difficult to read and for my money needs to be in shorter lines.
It’s hidden well, but I search
deep within the crevices of your mind.
I interpret your words and actions
to depict intention and longing, want and need.
etc etc! Just my view, the words are good though
Comment is about (blog)
Original item by Jaysit
You are right dk. The Mayor is useless and we are losing our identity as a nation as you are also. Not to worry we shall all be dead and gone by the time that happens
Keith
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
What a nice idea Rasa.
It's long been my dream that all the regular WoL contributors will one day meet up somewhere and get to talk about poetry face to face. Maybe Port Macquarie can be that place ?
Comment is about My Ocean Dream (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Tweedledum and... You know the rest.
Comment is about 'That eye-on-the-object look': Auden quoted by Labour leader at conference (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
An interesting poem with some striking images. I also liked 'deodourised cheeseburgers'. Look forward to reading more.
John S
Comment is about Elvis Presley Boulevard 1994 (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Mimi Cat
Fri 1st Oct 2021 09:20
Had to create an account just to say how absolutely beautiful your poem is!!
I will be keeping it in mind as inspiration while I make my own (photographic) art during my stay in Kingswear x
Comment is about DOWN BY THE MEWSTONE (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks Tom for your comment. When we are able to travel, you guys will have to come and visit in Port Macquarie! ?. Hope all is going well in your world.
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about My Ocean Dream (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
“Where have all the drivers gone?
Long time passing;
Where have all the drivers gone?
Long time ago;
Where have all the drivers gone?
Back to Poland every one;
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn?”.
Comment is about TEN WHEELS ON MY WAGON (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I was asked to write a mental health message to my younger self, I know he won't listen to my words of wisdom and will tread his own path. Hopefully others will.
Comment is about Life Advice to My Younger Self (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
Thanks
It’s surprising how it all hangs together, a completely random list in a random order !
Comment is about PLAy. Liszt ( in order of PLaaaaay) ! (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Great minds! I was working on one like this. You've beat me to it! Excellently composed & fun!
Comment is about PLAy. Liszt ( in order of PLaaaaay) ! (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Thanks to those you liked and to Ray for commenting
Yes I recently went through what I would describe as a bit of a dry spell. Although I have continued to write, much of it has been utter rubbish. However things are looking a little brighter now.
Cheers Ray
Comment is about But for words (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Thanks to John, Robert, Stephen and Holden for liking this poem.
Comment is about Golf Game (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks Stephen for looking in.
Graham, thanks for your comments, and of course the analogy of vampires roaming is a dramatic one, while the truth of aberrant behaviour is much more likely to go unnoticed, until flagged up. I can't help seeing the perpetuation of crime passed on as a sort of horrible legacy through time.
Hi Mark. I wonder if Steve Coogan will be compromised in his future by this role. He is always worth watching, if only for his versatility. I still think the Louis Theroux documentary was highly revealing - no doubt it will never be repeated.
Stephen, i'm glad you felt that way, thank you.
Ray
Comment is about ABUSERS - THE UNDEAD (blog)
Original item by ray pool
JC -Views about denial come in assorted forms, .according to a state of mind. ?
SG - you can hardly be more negative than preferring others to exert control
over your country's laws and business dealings. Cheers.
Comment is about TEN WHEELS ON MY WAGON (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Looking at their website, events haven't been updated since early 2020 - ie start of lockdown - so we suspect not. There is no imminent poetry event listed on the Dugdale Centre site, either. Write Out Loud relies on gig organisers making use of our service to update their info on our Gig Guide.
Review is about Enfield Poets on 2 Oct 2021 (event)
Thank you Stephen, Holden and Laura for the likes and for reading ?
And thanks Stephen... It does have some length but I'm glad you didn't feel it outstayed its welcome. I will put the scissors down and let it be what it is. ?
P.S. To D.Knape... if you're reading this, I told you I'd find a poem for this title ;)
Comment is about Holy Terror (blog)
Original item by Tom
Paula Curteanu
Thu 30th Sep 2021 12:45
hi there, just wanted to confirm if this event is still on?
Review is about Enfield Poets on 2 Oct 2021 (event)
thanks for the kind comments...Roger started his own haulage firm after quitting the game, driving his own lorry. different times now eh when top class players retire!
Comment is about 'Sir Roger' (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Thu 30th Sep 2021 05:02
The English Culture is being deluded by foreigners.
How about your Mayor of London?
Now there's a real winner!
?
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thu 30th Sep 2021 04:58
Hello Jennifer,
most people just give up on me
since I make so little sense.
Somehow, you have stuck around.
I guess you find me amusing.
either that or
you feel sorry for me.
?
Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Thu 30th Sep 2021 04:53
I would comment on your comment
but....I'm on the other line, on Hold!
?
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
“It’s got nothing to do with Brexit” they say, Stephen. “It’s got everything to do with Denial” I say.
Comment is about TEN WHEELS ON MY WAGON (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Great flow & rhyming. Definitely more than a storm in a tea cup!
Comment is about sTOrm (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Silence isn't always golden. Nice one, Keith.
Comment is about The Library of Silence (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
dk.,
Thanks, I enjoyed Spain for the warmth, the cost of living and the quality of life which is far less stressful than in the UK. However, I am an Englishman and there is no place like home. I am not a European. My language, culture and the freedom we enjoy in the UK is incomparable. God Save the Queen!
Keith
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
Wed 29th Sep 2021 19:38
It is a situation that we can often see around us.
Thank you, Keith
Comment is about Why (blog)
Original item by Robert Neest
A good poem based on an understanding of human nature and the reality it faces.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Why (blog)
Original item by Robert Neest
And thanks to Stephen, Holden, Kelvin and Feeling Emotion for liking this poem.
Comment is about Elvis Presley Boulevard 1994 (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
No problem with that, John. Brexit was always a completely negative idea.
Comment is about TEN WHEELS ON MY WAGON (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Or sometimes it's "scenes which viewers may find upsetting"!
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
I love this one, Keith. The concept of the 'Library of Silence' evokes perfectly the limited opportunities that so many of us had in our early years. Not really the fault of parents, or schools, but just of circumstances. Glad that you had the determination to eventually overcome the 'silence'.
Comment is about The Library of Silence (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thanks, Mike. He was a fine player and a good man.
Comment is about 'Sir Roger' (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Outstanding, Adam. A real tour de force.
Comment is about Orpheus And Eurydice (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
When I was very young, my father used to have a p/t job at the local 'Regent' cinema (we know it as the Picture House). I remember he used to bring us kids a small box of 'toffets' home on a Friday night.
Magical times now gone west with a lot of other warmly remembered things.
There's more dodgy stuff on BBC1 than those old x-rated films these days
Comment is about The Ritz, Surbiton (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Why wouldn't I love this Greg? no reason at all. It's rather a coincidence, but the references to Margot are reflected in that opposite the Ritz was a cafe called The Good Life ! The seedy part of town obviously. I loved the last verse. Thanks for the credit but you must be crackers to write about the Ritz.
Ray
Comment is about The Ritz, Surbiton (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Wed 29th Sep 2021 15:39
Moved back to England?
I must have missed that post.
How do you like it now?
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
Tom
Sat 2nd Oct 2021 00:19
I hope you're okay Aviva and that you'll be back soon. ?
Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari