a very, VERY, bad day in March motivated this one, I started writing my manuscript that week. thank-you for reading Keith, thank-you V, Shine on!!!
Comment is about The LIGHT, (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
A poem rich in sincerity and brimming with gratitude. A good poem with which to begin a new day.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about The LIGHT, (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Fri 30th Oct 2020 05:44
I like that, Madison, feels good to post a poem, right? welcome!!
Comment is about Green (blog)
Original item by Madison Miner
good luck with your book! I hope to write one someday also.
Comment is about Madison Miner (poet profile)
Original item by Madison Miner
Thank you so much. Your comment is so kind, I appreciate it.
Comment is about Smashing teacups (blog)
Original item by sandbar
Poetry in motion...perfect description of music J.D. Same here, I think I would go insane without music and poetry!
Comment is about Lost in the Lyrics (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Sometimes Paul, I don’t want to be found. ? I just want to read and write poetry and listen to music. Forget all the drama! Yes, we definitely took our simple life for granted. I love technology, but there was something magical about listening to the radio and scratchy records.
Yes, the Beetles, Stones, Eagles, KISS, ELO, ABBA, Queen... so many awesome bands. An ocean of music to save the day!
Comment is about Lost in the Lyrics (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Thanks Jordyn. I didn’t recognize the name Melanie Safka so I looked her up on YT and indeed I sang her song “Brand New Key” about a thousand times when it first came out. I love discovering long forgotten music and seeing what the artists are up to now or the legacy they left behind. I will definitely check out more of Melanie’s music.
Comment is about Lost in the Lyrics (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Fri 30th Oct 2020 02:02
Twitter is corrupt
and ruinous
no matter the country
where it is
the truth is not.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
welcome, looking forward to reading your blog. I am just a amateur on here having fun. J.D. Bardo
Comment is about Vesha Solomon (poet profile)
Original item by Vesha Solomon
I absolutely love this piece and maybe that is because I often find myself doing the same. ❤ You listed quite a few influential people, I was wondering, were you ever a fan of Melanie Safka? (Assuming you know her.) Both her voice and lyrics have a soothing quality to them. She's easily on of my favorites.
-J
Comment is about Lost in the Lyrics (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Wrapping my scarf around you
Holding your warmth
Feelings keeping me close.
Comment is about Underground (Part 31 to 36) (blog)
Original item by Andy N
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Thu 29th Oct 2020 23:40
Well written Stephen...a tale that describes every performer's fear of losing their relevance.
Comment is about Funny Man (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for your likes
Rose Stephen Ruth and Vautaw.
Comment is about Once in a Blue Moon (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
The BBC has now warned its staff against 'virtue signalling', whatever that means, Trevor. Someone has posted a picture of two presenters wearing poppies. You may have seen it. They may be in breach of the new guidelines.
Comment is about The hoary and the gory (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Music, Poetry in motion, in my teens, (and still) the salvation to my solitude. lest not forget the Moody Blues, seems we have the same play list.
Comment is about Lost in the Lyrics (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
I'm no great at critiquing either, Trevor. I'm glad you felt you had to say something!
Comment is about Liberation, 1945 (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I sure am not alone with these thoughts, thank-you, Nicola, I respect your thinking. I feel all of your energy
Comment is about Like a grain of sand (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
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Thu 29th Oct 2020 21:43
Quite a moving piece Stephen, well done!
Rose ?
Comment is about Funny Man (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Nicola Beckett
Thu 29th Oct 2020 21:37
I would say we are all energy. And that many drops make an ocean, I once got a card from a writing workshop I ran with my mum for women's day at sweetens bookshop in Bolton a long time ago now, all the women, had signed it, I still have it somewhere, we don't always know how we touch the lives of others, or what affect our words or small acts of kindness or generosity can have on another. We must never look down on another for in doing so we look down on humanity we are all cells, cells with souls, we all come from the stars and the universe and we will go back to it. We all seek the light that is love. We all want to leave our mark, I once carved my name on a tree when young. I wonder if that trees still there? Thanks for the write.
Comment is about Like a grain of sand (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Tears of a clown. Good work, Stephen.
Comment is about Funny Man (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
I love that picture, I love your poem, And your rhyme, makes me feel right at home. Like that spiders web, your poem, has my mind caught, in thought. J.D.
Comment is about Smashing teacups (blog)
Original item by sandbar
Yes Stephen, I agree some good writes on here this week and this month I would say. Inspiration being drawn from the Autumn scenes and the looming Halloween. Enjoying your spooky writes.
Comment is about Oh come to me! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Stephen, I feel like a little baby poet just beginning to walk. someday, I hope to keep up with all of you. and yes great poetry this week, thanks to all. PS your Granny sounds very wise.
Comment is about Oh come to me! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Really glad that the subtle notes of optimism weren't left unnoticed. Thank you for your delightful comment and the rose, Abdul!
Thank you Stephen G., Stephen A. and Robert for stopping by & hitting the like button. Much appreciated!
Comment is about Garlands (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
Thank you, as always, for the much appreciated Likes, Tom, Keith, Stephen, Julie, Paul, J.D & Tony.
Is it just me or has some of the poetry been extra exceptional this week?
Comment is about Oh come to me! (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
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Thu 29th Oct 2020 19:24
A veritable maritime type marvel Vautaw, love it! re the 'Mac?'...
....the old stuff..
Dragon fly-Black magic woman and all that-Fab!
Rose ?
Comment is about Seahorses & Dreams (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
"I want my life to have mattered". These words stand out for me as it speaks of our identity. When we die will we lose that identity? I think not as it is closely associated with our soul which is the power house of our being and indestructible.
This poem is about self searching and coming to accept who and what we are. A grain of sand. Yet along with others a desert. A grain of sand as a person amongst many. A tree has thousands of leaves, all of which are individual in their appearance. We are all uniquely different and worthy of human dignity irrespective of who or what we are.
This poem will ignite some debate as it touches on the core issue of our creation and value as human beings.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Like a grain of sand (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
thankyou, Paul, when I reached the end of writing that, I decided I have "something" to give, but HOW? I can not tell you how much WOL has done for me. thank you all, I won`t be using this write as intended. But it is my favorite. Spread the Word.
Comment is about Like a grain of sand (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
thank-you, P and Stephen for your like, What does this writing sound like? (unused of course), a hint, the last poem you would write. LOL.
Comment is about Like a grain of sand (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
My Granny used to say we're all just grains o' sand blowin' about on a big rock. Who knows where we'll end up? Great piece J.D.
Comment is about Like a grain of sand (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Thanks, MC and Stephen.
Tens of thousands did indeed “emigrate” from the USA to the residual loyalist colony (subsequently Canada), MC. And ironically one of the leaders of the American Loyalists was Benjamin Franklin’s dad.
It was indeed the East Ham I was referencing, Stephen, although I have no knowledge of Pilgrim Fathers leaving there - I needed the name for the rhyme!
Comment is about NEW YORKERS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Philipos
Thu 29th Oct 2020 16:49
Really like this, especially the first stanza. Tony
Comment is about Hairline Cracks (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
<Deleted User> (28273)
Thu 29th Oct 2020 16:39
Thank you Paul, and for allowing me the use of your site.
Gx
Comment is about Paul Emberson (poet profile)
Original item by Paul Emberson
Me too J.D. I’ve been a Stevie Nicks fan since I was a teenager in the late 70’s. So cool to see Dreams on the charts again after 40 years and a new generation introduced to Fleetwood Mac. Let the good times roll. We need this moment!
Comment is about Seahorses & Dreams (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Thanks, John. Is that East Ham in East London (one stop after Barking), where my civil service career (sort of) got started?
Comment is about NEW YORKERS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank-you V, for adding to a great day, I dream that better times come our way. (love Stevie Nicks). thank-you. J.D.
Comment is about Seahorses & Dreams (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Very kind of you to say so, Trevor. These poems are real gems, aren't they? 'Girl From The Black Country', you say? I enjoyed Emma's collection Close very much https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=85122
Comment is about Poetry from the allotments to give you a glow ... Steve Pottinger, Emma Purshouse, and Dave Pitt (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
The more we grow the more we know. Time was we were held up as the bastion of civil society, a role model for other countries. Now historic sex abuse cases, and the general expose' of the hypocrisy that exists in this country has shattered a lot of those illusions.
Some might call it sacrilege to offer such an indictment of the futures of our cartoon heroes. Seems pretty accurate to me. Enjoyed this mate.
Comment is about Fine and Dandy (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I'm coming to your stuff late, Greg, for reasons explained in other comments. Yes, It could quite easily have been much harder hitting, but an iron fist in a velvet glove has the same effect. T
Comment is about Brexit boy (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Keith, this poem speaks right to me, I shall take this poem to heart. to live life this way, from my Demons, I may depart. A guiding star you are, "True North. thank-you. J.D.
Comment is about True North (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Greg as I said to someone on WOL recently, I am not great at critiquing others peoples work. I just have an innate sense of when something is worthy of the effort, as this very touching poem is. The reason I don't review others work much is the fear of influence, so I am glad I wrote WE HAD THE BEST OF IT It before I saw this. Thanks
Comment is about Liberation, 1945 (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
J.D. Bardo
Fri 30th Oct 2020 07:09
Dean, love that quote on your web site, I will live for today, today. And be grateful to have seen another sunrise. glad I read that. thanks
Comment is about Now Is The Time (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser