Yes - it's amazing that so many achieved very long lives despite the
stress of so much adversity. My mother - born just after the start of
the 20th century - lived to 90. My step-father - born when Victoria
was on the throne - had lived to the same age. A cousin reached
100 - to add to that substantial total - playing bridge to an advanced
level into her own 90s. Truly, they don't make 'em like that anymore!
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Comment is about Wonder Boy (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Not easy to unchair comfort zones though?
Comment is about Adventure (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
There's something enjoyably "Betjeman-ish" about this poem.
Comment is about The Arkles Lane Daydreamer! (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Ha-ha...a little gem of its type.
Comment is about HE'S A LIABILITY - GET HIM OUT OF HERE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It's always worth shaking the branches of a tree to see what fruit it
offers is worth consuming. But, all too often, it seems that -
The diversity tree
Has no fruit that's free.
It comes at a cost
Termed "partiality".
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Comment is about DIVERSITY (blog)
Original item by d.knape
It’s all quite fascinating isn’t it Michael. Great thought provoking poem. Thanks for sharing in this chink of cosmic light.
Comment is about Fantasy unveiled (blog)
Original item by Michael Rios
Michael,
a philosophical perspective which many will see the logic of. Many search for the meaning of life, if any, in religious beliefs but most are left in a quandary of finite thought.
A good and interesting poem
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Fantasy unveiled (blog)
Original item by Michael Rios
Sun 29th Nov 2020 12:44
That's absolutely right Kev, those true friends are few and far between, and I think when we stop and consider what it takes to be that kind of friend, we can see why. You have to be prepared to sacrifice a lot to be that kind of friend, and if you can look at your life and find just one of them, you're a very lucky person. The world can be a harsh environment, and life a cruel mistress, sometimes all you can do is offer your hand to someone who is on their knees, and accept one when you're on yours.
J. x
Comment is about What Does It Take? (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thank you for reading, cheers mate for the nice comment!
Comment is about For All Our Bus Drivers! (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
so true.
I know of people who have literally hundreds of friends on facebook etc. These aren't real friends. if you have one or two people in your life, who will stick by you through thick and thin then you're a lucky person.
Comment is about What Does It Take? (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thanks Paul, and the sand ever falls until there's none left, so I reckon, value every single little grain for what it is.
J. x
Comment is about Counting Sand (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thank you all so much. Aviva, thanks for reaching out, thank you Victoria and Stephen, I'm glad it brought you to a place of calm, this year's been so shit that we're all having to find that place and recognise it's value. And thank you Jennifer for enjoying a little peace with me whilst giving a nod to some old British classic sayings, "Juggling soot, plaiting fog," I love those old gems.
J. x
Comment is about Because (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Kevin,
Thank you for another classic poem of a genre which seems to roll off your pen. This poem made me think of bats as they hang about upside down before being turned into soup.
Another gem. Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The Grimstone Vampire (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
An interesting poem which deals with sexuality as experienced by a few. This aspect of life has been well portrayed, if not humourously so in this poem, but opens a box on which the lid is forever firmly closed.
A poem dealt with in such a manner so as to provoke thought into a realm seldom explored or known by most. Well composed.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The hook (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Three stanzas of five lines – the first four lines of each contain eight syllables (the word “eventually” was tricky but poetic licence allows), the last lines have seven syllables; I didn’t want it all to be “square” so to speak - eight syllable lines throughout in traditional four line verses - so I went for five lines and I wanted the last lines slightly off balance to reflect how a writer can surprise, maybe even unsettle a balance.
Overall I think it has a satisfying poetic flow.
Comment is about Writer (blog)
Original item by Clive Culverhouse
Thank you Julie and Paul ?
Comment is about The Old Straight Track (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser
Thank you all for the likes and lovely comments.
Comment is about Attention! (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Love this, Julie. Your photo and title set the scene nicely. ?
Comment is about Attention! (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
True, Jennifer – perfectly persuasive with little to no effort. ?
Comment is about Pink Lady (blog)
Original item by Candice Reineke
Right, Paul?!
I edited this, as any overthinker would. ?
Comment is about Overthinker (blog)
Original item by Candice Reineke
Is poetry addiction a thing? I think we may need PAA! Thanks for stopping by and having some fun with me Stephen. ?
Comment is about PoHo (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Simply beautiful! Jennifer
Comment is about The Soul of the Moon (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
They are my favourite too! Look so pretty as well in a bowl in the kitchen. jennifer
Comment is about Pink Lady (blog)
Original item by Candice Reineke
Lovely (as usual)! Liked'plait fog' and' juggle soot'. There are moments like this, when one is aware that it is 'the lull before the storm', and so enjoy even more the pause.
Jennifer
Comment is about Because (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Sad and very moving. Tragicially beautiful.
Jennifer
Comment is about The homeless man (blog)
Original item by oussama elmanar
Fascinating, unusual and very intriguing.
Jennifer
Comment is about The Figure (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Thanks to all for your encouraging comments
Comment is about The Figure (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Sat 28th Nov 2020 17:52
It is so interesting and intriguing at the same time, I wonder who is this mysterious person and what is his motives. I can only take my hat? for this masterpiece.
Comment is about The Figure (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Who was that mysterious figure, Adam? Robert Frost? Edward Thomas? Atmospheric and thought-provoking.
Comment is about The Figure (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Thanks for the note, Paul! My work, graduate classes, and 2020 had the gall to gobble up my time. I’m happy to finally catch my breath to see you poets carrying on with your magical blogs. ?
Comment is about Candice Reineke (poet profile)
Original item by Candice Reineke
I now know what to read when I need to relax. Nice one Jason
Comment is about Because (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Sat 28th Nov 2020 17:11
I never thought of celebrating a day for myself.
I think I'll dedicate a day just to myself, but I'm afraid to be a little bit selfish
I liked your poeme whithout a doubt
Comment is about Enjoying My Self (blog)
Original item by d.knape
This is beautiful Jason. It has a calming effect. Well done. ?
Comment is about Because (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Brian, I'm sure that two minutes was worth it. You could have spent it watching Newsnight, or Jacob Rees-Mogg, or both.
As you say, Paul, it is fascinating to see how old relatively young people looked in days gone by. As a youngster, I used to think of my grandparents as ancient, although they were only about sixty-five, an age at which people now take up sky diving or marry a member of a boy band.
What was his secret, Philipos? I think just being a one-off, exceptionally lucky. There are such people, I suppose. Or perhaps the fags were unpuffed and the drink poured away. Still, ninety eight is a pretty good age.
Mala', I would be delighted to read your poem.
Comment is about Wonder Boy (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I always preferred a Granny Smith, but you may have just converted me ! ?
Comment is about Pink Lady (blog)
Original item by Candice Reineke
Intriguing and well composed, leaving the reader in suspense. A work of literary art.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The Figure (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Sat 28th Nov 2020 17:00
Thanks for your nice comments?
Comment is about The homeless man (blog)
Original item by oussama elmanar
I really like this and I think that I prefer the text which has had its line arrangements shifted due to the image, rather than the text which is in the image itself which has the original line arrangement. But either way it is a really peace creating poem. Serenity.
Comment is about Because (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Really like this poem. Not a word wasted. Tony
Comment is about Pink Lady (blog)
Original item by Candice Reineke
Thanks for your comment, Paul!
Yes, she’s my favorite too. I’m lucky to occasionally have her in Florida. She saved me from a low last night.
Comment is about Pink Lady (blog)
Original item by Candice Reineke
Sat 28th Nov 2020 14:16
I wished that I was a tree, living a peaceful life. Good work
Comment is about Attention! (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Sun 29th Nov 2020 17:23
How true, just because a past relationship might have burnt to ashes we mustn't become afraid of warmth completely or burn our bridges and anyone attempting to reach us on them. From knowing to growing... ?
Comment is about Repeat (blog)
Original item by Amy walcott