I 'm loving hearing about these international biscuits! Stephen I hope we can all share some hobnobs with some tea and poetry some day together. ?
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
I'm putting prude in the past. ?
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
<Deleted User> (30611)
Mon 23rd Aug 2021 10:50
I take a slightly different view. I think the title and the first line can be effectively used to draw the reader in. It's like submitting your CV...how do you get it to stand out from the others?
Comment is about Death, Sex and Violence (blog)
Original item by Crimaldi
The world has always had its share of human tragedy but today's global media brings it to us on a 24/7 basis. Nations
fail at any given time, with circumstances playing their part.
Question: is the West too mired in the belief that all nations are
ready and really willing to embrace its own hard-won ideals of
"freedom" and "democracy"? Or should there be a "step-back"
- as in Afghanistan - where decades of death and huge cost
sees a so-called unconquerable warrior nation flee from a
very familiar bunch of religious insurgents instead of standing
en masse for THEIR freedom and THEIR country? The original
9/11 motive for going there succeeded, but two decades have
clearly revealed no sign of any political/national will or desire
to act as a "nation entire" shoulder to shoulder and resist their
impertinent hugely outnumbered oppressors.
The West has been on another road to hell with all its good intentions, plus its protective 9/11 self interest. Tragedy takes various forms and this is one more
example in this modern world.
Comment is about How To Think About This (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Mon 23rd Aug 2021 08:48
Thank you for the likes.
It seems that those who write be it essays, prose or poetry have to now employ shock tactics to get anything read by the masses, not that many of the masses read at all these days.
I have seen some excellent writing on this site, the more thoughtful focussed writers seem to employ a level of subtlety in the titles they give to their work which probably results in them being skimmed over by those seeking redtop type fodder. It really is a shame.
I thought I'd scribble some doggerel which reflected my observation, which may also stand to prove my theory. I won't hold my breath.
Comment is about Death, Sex and Violence (blog)
Original item by Crimaldi
Thanks all for the likes and to KJ for the comment.
Comment is about Today’s News (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I sense you are on to something here, Stephen. You might consider a follow-up to my own treatise of a couple of years ago but on your own experiences of emesis.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=95635
Comment is about FADED GENES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Not sure I'll sleep well tonight, Rasa.
(And Stephen - what did you have to tell her for? It was better she didn't know).
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
I swore I would give up drinking after being sick on a rush-hour Circle Line train near Tower Hill one evening in the 1970s. I still shudder when I think of the passengers retreating as though I had the plague. Still, I did more or less give it up. Some can take it, some can't.
Comment is about FADED GENES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Much poetry is fantasy. I'm surprised more politically minded
individuals aren't prominent. ?
Comment is about Our man in Berkhamsted: poet becomes mayor in Graham Greene's home town (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
We are covered and drowning in media and indeed can often only respond internally as you well describe. Such news comes home to roost on our doorstep where we are vulnerable. A very poignant moment described Tom
Ray
Comment is about How To Think About This (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Thanks, Kev. In truth, I never liked the stuff (Newky Broon,, that is) but it was de rigeur at the time. And just as all animals have the same number of heartbeats in a lifetime, they say that we all drink the same amount - it’s just that I drank twice as much as most so I got there sooner; meaning I could stop.
Comment is about FADED GENES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
It's heartbreaking to see what is happening over there. It's hard to watch the news, but impossible to turn away from it.
Comment is about Today’s News (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Nice write John.
I was fortunate enough to have got most of my stupidity out of the way when I was very young, and I took my drinking as more of a serious art form .
Now I limit misen to just a couple of pints, and you are T.T .
I'm surprised that you managed to get 10 pints of Newky brown in, seeing how long it takes you to just pour a pint or the fizzy stuff.
Comment is about FADED GENES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Good advice.
The last line was a clincher.
Thank you for posting
Comment is about Sadness (blog)
Original item by JustKelvinMasilela
Sun 22nd Aug 2021 01:48
thank you for taking time to read these piece of writings its truly an honor to have someone reading them ?
Comment is about JustKelvinMasilela (poet profile)
Original item by JustKelvinMasilela
It's a lovely biscuit, Rasa, perfect for dunkin' in ye tea. Full of oats ?
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Thanks for the Likes, Stephen, Holden and Lord Kelvin.
Comment is about FADED GENES (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (30611)
Sat 21st Aug 2021 21:49
Hob nob...the mind boggles!
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
What is a hob nob Stephen? ?
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
HAITI - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58187979
AFGHANISTAN - https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2021/08/16/kabul-clinging-to-airplane-taking-off-tarmac-afghanistan-ward-vpx.cnn
PALESTINE - https://www.aa.com.tr › middle-east81 Palestinian homes demolished by Israel in East Jerusalem in 2021
YEMEN - https://www.forbes.com › sitesUN Warns 400,000 Yemeni Children May Starve To Death In 2021 - Forbes
INDIA - https://www.independent.co.uk › ...Indian farmers protest agriculture laws near Parliament - The Independent
DR CONGO - https://www.humanium.org/en/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-child-labour-in-cobalt-mines-in-the-drc/
NIGERIA - https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/features/2020/10/22/sars-a-brief-history-of-a-rogue-unit
MAURITANIA - https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/jun/08/the-unspeakable-truth-about-slavery-in-mauritania
MYANMAR - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-58196465.amp
Comment is about The Divided Nations (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
Thank you Keith, Julie, John and Stephen. This is actually a re-post. Based on an ex- neighbour .
I don't know her back story, so made that bit up.
Cheers Kevin
Comment is about Coal Ash Maisey (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thank you Stephen A and John for the likes.
I am also grateful to Dr Amir Khan for constantly providing me with cheerful inspiration. I am afraid the many writes I have started and not finished this week have been far too emotional and upsetting. I have found the news this week so difficult.
Comment is about Cheeky Little Roam (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you KJ, Holden and both Stephens for the likes.
Comment is about G Pee (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for the likes, Holden and both Stephens.
Comment is about TV (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Superb stuff KJ. Reminds me of my great gran who used to blend in with the fireplace whenever I went over.
Comment is about Coal Ash Maisey (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thank you Julie! I appreciate & am flattered by your comment! And today could certainly do with brightening, ? Thanks again ?
And, John, you may be right, there's not a lot of happy news around the world today is there!
Comment is about The Day The Seeds Fell (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Rasa, I almost over dunked me hobnob reading this ?. That explains why the wife is always cleaning the kitchen benches when I come in from work ?
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Another corker, Kev. Hope to hear it at Well Spoken next month.
Comment is about Coal Ash Maisey (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thanks to Dr Amir Khan for introducing me to the word “smorgasbord”
Comment is about Smorgasbord Of Texture (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I hope you give the counter a good clean down before you do any cooking.
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
<Deleted User> (30611)
Sat 21st Aug 2021 11:05
Ye Gods!!!!!
Comment is about Put me on the kitchen counter—please! (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Hello Hobo obo! Thank you for sharing this poem. I automatically feel as though I'm on a ship in rough waters! Do you sail? Or is there another inspiration to these words? I'd love to learn more.
Keep smiling and writing.
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about Weary knees (blog)
Original item by Hobo.obo
Always brightens my day when I see you have posted a write as I know I am in for a treat, brilliant once again Stephen. Thank you.
Comment is about The Day The Seeds Fell (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
It’s here already, Stephen.
Comment is about The Day The Seeds Fell (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
i dont like your remark on all men have endured pain referring to my poem behind the mask. my poem wasnt about about all men, it was about the black man.
Comment is about Choosing Sides (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thanks for the Like & comment Stephen. Appreciated.
And for the Like Holden ?
Comment is about The Day The Seeds Fell (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Thanks a lot for looking in, Jennifer !
Ray
Comment is about I'M THE GUY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Marsha
Fri 20th Aug 2021 21:13
Yep,
I'd love to see some of those old PIRA boys processing
Afghan civilians through Kabul airport under the nose of the Taliban with the same kind of restraint and care the current boys of 16 Air Assault Bde are doing, but then again I suspect with your excellent grasp of history you'd have a different view Kevin.
Maybe revise some of the actual facts for a start.
Just to add I do not support the murderous acts of individual soldiers who break codes of conduct, nor do I support negligent successive Governments who have failed in their duty to act appropriately for all this time. There are many current serving soldiers who feel exactly the same...please do not tar them all with the same hateful brush.
Other than that it is a completely unremarkable piece of work as is demonstrated by the lack of interest shown toward it.
PS, I personally witnessed the carnage in Omagh, we can all blame the other and blanket blame at that, it doesn't help.
Comment is about Doing your duty (blog)
Original item by Kevin Vose
As humouress as ever but tinged with some sadness. A good poem Kevin. You never let us down.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Coal Ash Maisey (blog)
Original item by kJ Walker
Thanks to Adam, Stephen, Holden, Erika and Krishna for liking this poem.
K.J. You've caught me out. I wrote this some years ago when life seemed simpler (no Covid, crackpot leaders - well, not so many).
It contains some elements of parody, I suppose, but as to who it represents, I don't know. I can say that it's no one who contributes to this blog. Thanks a lot for liking the poem.
Comment is about Global Rat (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
A fine, thought-provoking poem, Stephen.
Comment is about The Day The Seeds Fell (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
I wonder who you had in mind when you penned this 'un.
Comment is about Global Rat (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Nigel Astell
Mon 23rd Aug 2021 11:43
Life Krishna is what you alone decide you have crafted this poem to ask yourself perhaps what you already know.
Comment is about What is Life? (blog)
Original item by Krishna