Thank you for liking this, Brenda.
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Bradawl is such a good word, and now I know how to spell it! Isn't there a plumber in Under Milk Wood - Jones the cheque, perhaps?
Comment is about SKUNK SHITE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I am going to go a step further and say this poem is extraordinary and exceptional. A good piece of imaginative writing.
Keith
Comment is about A Shooting Star (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Very moving and beautiful. Conjures up something wonderful.
Comment is about A Shooting Star (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A beautifully expressed piece of writing
Comment is about The Shopping List (blog)
Original item by Brenda Wells
Thanks Julie & Greg for the kind comments!
And for your highly complementary comments Keith. Full of encouragement! And I love the explanation of angels cleaning heaven to explain thunder. Sounds like a wise, caring Gran! Thanks again.
And for the Like Holden
Comment is about A Shooting Star (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I really like the subtle rhythm of this, Thank you
Comment is about This wanting look (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Indeed, MC. On balance, though, I’d have preferred to keep the £100 call-out fee and lost the poem!
Comment is about SKUNK SHITE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks to everyone for all the interest and positive comments on this poem.
Pete, Keith, John, Julie, Adam, Stephen A. and Tom - your comments are most appreciated.
Greg, Bramwell, Rudyard and Holden - thank you for the likes.
I was trying to convey the depth of winter and a certain seediness, which does not detract from the honesty or intensity of the love experienced or 'snatched', as you say, Keith (which probably fits the timeline here). Adam - words like 'grubby' and 'guilty' reflect, to my mind, a certain social perception of such encounters rather than any moral judgement on the actions of the individuals concerned. There is a sense in which they are trapped, as you say, John. But love may triumph even when it is illicit. In the end, the balance and happiness of a society may be influenced by all sorts of behaviour. Depending on the circumstances, the overall impact may be posiitive or negative, as outside the lover's bubble, such trysts may affect many other, possibly innocent, parties.
Once again, glad you all enjoyed it.
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I'm envious of your talent at conveying so much in such a neat few lines. Brilliant writing which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thank you Keith, I'm so pleased to hear you say that. I think it was inspired by the freedom of being on holiday or just those weekends that start just right.
And thank you Guinevere, I'm sure you will and they will write great things about your time together. Don't settle for anything else ?
Thanks also to Nigel, Stephen, Holden, Julie and other Stephen for the likes. I really appreciate you stopping by to have a read. Tom.
Comment is about Best In The Morning (blog)
Original item by Tom
Shoddy indeed. You deserved better from your well-intentioned
consultation. But we wouldn't have had this fun post otherwise!
Comment is about SKUNK SHITE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Excellent stuff, Nigel. Was dreading to think with your past rep what was superglued after that scene in one of the American Pie films, but this is a thoughtful and lovely piece.
Comment is about Superglued with Love (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
My get-out-of-jail card, MC and Stephen, was that we had a site meeting (Daughter #2, Our Gert and Yours Truly) and had taken a collectively responsible decision to proceed. Additionally, the pipe work came in at a diagonal (not vertical or horizontal) to the radiator. Very poor practice by the builder’s plumber.
And thanks for the Like, Holden.
Comment is about SKUNK SHITE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
An entertaining lesson in how to fall victim of cruel circumstance.
"There's this to say for DIY -
The trick is knowing when not to try!
(Remember Jeff Daniels in 'Dumb and Dumber')
And just WHO enjoys calling a crowing plumber?
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Comment is about SKUNK SHITE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Interesting. Not least when recalling the words of Voltaire:
"There are truths which are not for all men, nor for all times".
Comment is about Will The Truth Ever Unfold (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Wow, this is an incredible poem, rich in fantasy and imagination. Every word held me transfixed. Your descriptive language sets it apart from most poetry I have read recently. I enjoyed the way you introduced your Gran's explanations for things. This reminds me of when I was a boy. One day during a violent thunderstorm I took fright and my Gran told me not to worry as it was only the angels who were cleaning heaven and moving the furniture around.
Great poem Stephen. Your literary talents come to the fore.
Thanks for this
Keith
Comment is about A Shooting Star (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks for your likes
Holden
Stephen G
Stephen A
and
julie.
Comment is about Superglued with Love (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Thanks Stephen on Friday I was asked to do a reading at a family Wedding.
Afterwards I put this poem together to act as a huge thank you as it turned out a great event for all!
Comment is about Superglued with Love (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Wonderfully succinct & atmospheric - as usual!
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
And through floorboards...as I've found out recently...
A witty treat
Comment is about SKUNK SHITE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Mon 30th Aug 2021 12:19
Thank you Keith.
A simple thank you
all i can say
you are the last man standing.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
?Thanks for the likes and comments!
Yes, Stephen, I'm not sure about the kilt either, but I do hear its very refreshing!
And, John, if I stick a blond wig on, I reckon I could pull it of...so to speak ?
Comment is about Page Break (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
The shame here is that 'Love' goes hand in hand with 'Guilty'.
Be that as it may, you've been vouchsafed a great set of lines here, authentic proof the muse is as vigorous as ever.
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I really like this. A great story told in just a few cleverly written words.
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Hi, sorry this is late, thanks for all the likes and kind comments.
Comment is about Difficult Day (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks Stephen for this very fun and vivid reflection. I had a little giggle when you mention that you realised that someone was trying to sell you a Ferrari- and you think you declined. ?
Wishing you a wonderful day.
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about Waiting to Fly (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
And I thought Barnsleyese was unintelligible!
Comment is about Farra Thin Thot (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
But crime doesn't pay as we are all taught
So one of these days those hoods will get caught
Their ill gotten gains amounting to nought
For justice is sweet as a mango.
Nice work, Trevor.
Comment is about Tango (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Damn you, Stephen! I can't get rid in my head of an image of you taking Marilyn Monroe's place over that air vent.
Comment is about Page Break (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
You've captured Autumn, Ed. Not a time of year I enjoy.
Comment is about huNt [er]s moon (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Redolent of seediness, Stephen. Even the winter's sky is grubby. You sense the players are trapped. Trapped in the relationships they are escaping from and trapped in the relationship they have entered.
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
a well constructed poem which brought about an explosion of images in my mind. A tryst which must resonate with many readers. Times past of loved snatched in the gloom of winter.
I really enjoyed this.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Love in Winter (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for your comment Stephen re"Third Person Silent"
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I can only echo Keith's words. Thanks, Julie.
Comment is about Difficult Day (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Perhaps I'll try that. Not so sure about the kilt, even a metaphorical one.
Comment is about Page Break (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I really enjoyed this, Rasa. It brought back a memory of landing in Dubai in the late 1980's en route from Bangkok to Brussels. It was about 3 am and we had to disembark and spend an hour wandering around the dazzlingly-lit transit lounge shopping mall in a state of semi-consciousness. At one point, I turned round and realised that someone was trying to sell me a Ferrari (which I declined, I think). This poem brought back that weird feeling of being somewhere which was not quite anywhere. Thanks.
Comment is about Waiting to Fly (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
“Lower the tone”, ha ha, Stephen. I see what you did there.
Comment is about YOU'RE NEVER ALONE WITH A PHONE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Enjoyed this one, Keith. Interesting to see how you interpret it.
Comment is about Come and See (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
If it's run out of battery
Near the doghouse or the cattery,
You can be alone with your phone.
Trust me to lower the tone.
Comment is about YOU'RE NEVER ALONE WITH A PHONE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
An incredible image, Nigel.
Comment is about Superglued with Love (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
I think your comment M.C makes us all think of why no one could have found a way or was it to be just left and not to be sorted out at all.
Comment is about Betrayal on a Massive Scale (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
A poem to stir some thought about the human condition and the creatures we share this planet with. The bird has the basics to survive whereas man has too much and yet appreciates little.
A good poem
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about The Poet And The Mockingbird (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I wrote this 11 years ago after my dad died. I forgot the feelings and emotion I felt writing this. I remember it well now I'm dealing with the death of my mum. But I am pleased to say that I have not forgotten the little things. Not yet anyway ?
Comment is about Don't let me forget (blog)
Original item by Guinevere Heron
Hehe I love this poem, KJ Walker and also Lisa's comment! What a great visual and observation of a very entertaining pool game, with equally as entertaining pool players! ?
Keep writing and smiling.
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about A Game Of Pool (part 2) (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Stephen Gospage
Mon 30th Aug 2021 21:45
So many wonderful images and ideas. Enjoyed this.
Comment is about Daughter Of Eons (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth