We take a very superior view of those stupid dinosaurs without realizing that they were around for 165,000,000 years whilst we have just been here for 200,000.
Comment is about Ancient History (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for the interesting comment, Keith. I have often wondered what a generation being 'more advanced' means. Perhaps we are just more devious and have more options.
Thanks for the likes, Holden and Rudyard.
Comment is about Ancient History (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Brian Blanchard
Fri 16th Jul 2021 16:13
Good question...another might be 'why are so many seemingly willing to give up their freedoms?'
Comment is about RESTRICTIONS ON FREEDOM (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
It should also be noted that the MSM eagerness to publicise the
social media abuse that caused so much disgust did not indicate
the origins with any accuracy - bearing in mind that the platforms
provided are world-wide. It is very likely that the UK participants
formed a small number and that this has been reflected -and rejected - in the reaction of redemptive revulsion. Onwards and
upwards!
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Stephen, very kind. I did toy with using that line or a variation... I'll have a think. Thanks for reading and the like.
Thanks to Aviva, Holden, Aisha and Jordyn for the 'likes' too ? Appreciate you reading.
Comment is about Looking Out (blog)
Original item by Tom
Thank you Keith
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thanks for the likes, Branwell, Holden and Stephen G
Comment is about Embrace The Day (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Hi Sanja
I've been looking through your blog entries. I like your approach to poetry. It's hard to say exactly why but I wouldn't have continued with it if I didn't appreciate it, and I certainly wouldn't be writing this.
I think I like your words being so sparse, and of course the subject matter, and then leaving it as something that hardly quite happened but feelings are aroused and thoughts are fuelled.
I look forward to reading more.
Comment is about Sanja Atanasovska (poet profile)
Original item by Sanja Atanasovska
Questions to ponder over. The answers will show how shortsighted most people are.
A good poem and thanks
Keith
Comment is about Ancient History (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
An inspiring poem to go with the mural. Well done to Julie for spreading kindness and respect.
Comment is about Write Out Loud poet’s tribute to abused England penalty takers is posted on Marcus Rashford mural (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thankyou Stephen and thanks for the Likes, Holden, Leon and Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about TODAY'S WEDDING (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
My pleasure, Julie. We always like to spread the word at moments like this. Well done to you for catching the nation's prevailing mood so well with your poem. And what a wonderful gesture for someone to take it to the mural, read it, and then leave it there. Heart-warming.
Comment is about Write Out Loud poet’s tribute to abused England penalty takers is posted on Marcus Rashford mural (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
A great talent that endures. My own favourite remains her
performance in "Meet Me In St Louis" - and her heartbreaking
interpretation of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas."
Comment is about Judy Garland (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
A breath of fresh air can be healthy although it can also bring a
chill.
Out with the old...
In the the new -
Hard to be told
When that means you!
.............................................
Comment is about tHe PRior (y) (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
Ooeer...the stuff of nightmares. Redeemed by the cleansing
flames behind the curtains.
Comment is about Necks (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Fine poem, Tom. Looking out seems a good title to me. Perhaps
' A gift from the universe' might work.
Comment is about Looking Out (blog)
Original item by Tom
I think you've nailed it, John, especially the father subconsciously feeling his bow tie. Great rhythm and rhyming too.
Comment is about TODAY'S WEDDING (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A true story.
Can anyone suggest a better title for this? 'Looking Out' feels a bit uninspired to me.
Comment is about Looking Out (blog)
Original item by Tom
Thank you Greg for taking the time to write about the events of this week.
Comment is about Write Out Loud poet’s tribute to abused England penalty takers is posted on Marcus Rashford mural (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks for your comments, Rudyard, and Stephen, and for the Like, Holden.
Comment is about Alnwick (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you Greg.
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Jenifer I think I replied to your message to try explain the story behind this write but I can’t see it on the app. I have changed the photo which hopefully helps,
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A great and inspirational message to draw from all this, Julie.
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A very interesting interview. Long covid is awful and it's encouraging that research now seems to be giving us some insight into it, if not complete answers. Good to see that the poetry kept flowing, and so beautifully.
Comment is about ‘I was too ill to write as normal, but the poems kept flowing’: Alwyn Marriage on her long battle with Covid, and the loss of a loved one (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Really good, and a very original topic. Great writing. ' have made a cataract of my being'.
Jennifer
Comment is about Lonely Windows (blog)
Original item by Andy Millican
Sullimani
Wed 14th Jul 2021 16:40
A timely piece of writing.
I wonder if anyone even noticed that this was posted on 8 July 21 and the attached article was published on 14 July 21.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/14/taliban-claim-afghan-border-crossing-with-pakistan-in-major-gain
That occurrence on it's own makes this poem more interesting, doesn't it?
Comment is about Spin Boldak (blog)
Original item by Crimaldi
Think I understand what you're getting at when referring to the support for Marcus Rashford when people really came together, but otherwise the behaviour of The Brits was appalling. Booing the Italian national anthem, gatecrashing the match, which there is no excuse for now, with all the mega screens available, beating up Italian supporters afterwards outside the stadium,and finally leaving the London Streets as if there had been a war. Not to mention the refusal to accept the medals for second place. I was really ashamed.
Jennifer
Comment is about julie callaghan (poet profile)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Stephen G, this write was inspired by the words of kind person from yesterday.
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thank you Stephen G
Comment is about Look what happened yesterday (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
A positive and much needed message, Julie.
Comment is about England Did Not Lose They Won (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I enjoyed this very much. Thank you.
Comment is about Lonely Windows (blog)
Original item by Andy Millican
Beautiful and moving.
Comment is about BELIEVING THAT I LIED - a repost from a decade ago (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Love the smell of damp earth and dead leaves, but find the bending and lifting has to be paid for later. That's why I only have a mini flower pot garden on a balcony. Your poems are getting disgustingly good, and I'm getting jealous.
Jennifer
Comment is about Yard Work (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Somehow sounds familiar! Don't know what it would be called in Italy, but WILL FIND OUT.! Getting even more worried about the hole you decided to dig, deep enough to get down to rock.
Jennifer
Comment is about Wife Breaks Silence (blog)
Original item by d.knape
lucy smith
Wed 14th Jul 2021 16:17
Hello guys thank for write out loud http://www.supplementguidesg.net/
Review is about Austin Poetry Slam on 29 Jun 2021 (event)
Nice! Just slightly anxious to know WHY you needed to dig such a deep hole?!
Jennifer
Comment is about Smart As A Rock (blog)
Original item by d.knape
So there are top buzzards as well as top dogs, chimpanzees, etc. etc. They may be a little grim but they do a good job.
Jennifer
Comment is about Pecking Order (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Only the really great achieve immortality through writing, and even they go in and out of fashion. It's a way to express feelings and share tragic or happy feelings, so if someone else finds something in them it's v gratifying. Interesting.
Jennifer
Comment is about We Write (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Only thing I get through the post now is utility bills, although some I pay on internet. The old posties were great, and you got all the gossip from the village, if you offered them a cuppa and a sitdown.
Jennifer
Comment is about Junk Mail (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Very apt! So often it's a mistake and very depressing to go back
to a place you loved and were happy at because it has changed for the worse and the people who made it what it was are no longer there.
Jennifer
Comment is about You Can't Go Home Again (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thanks for the like Holden.
MC it relates to a news story about there not being enough staff to man the airports and train stations due to so many being pinged by the track and trace app. Maybe your dentist had suffered with the same difficulties ?
Comment is about Pingdemic Pandemonium (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Surely the most over-used and undervalued word in the English
language. Love this brief observation. ?
Comment is about Love is a Verb (blog)
Original item by Ralph Dartford
Is this related to the ray gun at my forehead and the hand gel I
receive from the assistant at the dental practice I use? How
quickly we get used to strange invasive practices.
Comment is about Pingdemic Pandemonium (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
How true.
The past is another country
That exists only in the mind;
Trying to return there is impossible
As all of us will find.
Comment is about You Can't Go Home Again (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thanks for your likes
Stephen G
Holden
and
Your Royal Poetess.
Comment is about Back in Ten Minutes (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Rasa Kabaila
Sat 17th Jul 2021 10:06
Cool poem Edbreathe, too true! Have you found a way to be able to catch your breathe? My strategy now is to have time booked in and honoured for nothing time' !
Good to see you here too Stephen-I feel like we are all in a cool writing club together. ?
Keep writing and smiling.
Best wishes,
Rasa
Comment is about tIMe GoNe (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe