Graham,
I have learned that acceptance is better than tolerance, which seems quite patronising. My brother in law once said that he and his wife tolerated my sexuality and I felt quite demeaned. I asked if he accepted me fully but no reply was forthcoming.
Keith
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Superb reflective piece of poetry. But, must admit, I quite like the sound of being a bit of ' celestial debris ' ...but I've always been easily pleased ?
Comment is about A Dusty Road (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I must admit John, I've tried them luke warm with a bit jam on, and it's a bit of alright ?. But mainly it's on a Sunday's dinner filled wi' gravy!
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Stephen - As a heathen from Nottingham, my experience of my mam’s Yorkshire puddings encompassed having them with treacle on as a sweet.
My father-in-law likes them with raisins in.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I worked with a lad years ago who used to fill a cold Yorkshire pudding with clotted cream & blackcurrant jam...?
But what a delicious poem!
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I gather you Devonistas do it “wrong-road-round”, MC.
And many thanks for the Like, Stephen.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Great poem, great lyrics, great song!
Comment is about Prophecy (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
thanks Ray - glad you liked it ?
Comment is about Lazarus Curse (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Trevor,
This is a masterpiece of poetry and I do not say this lightly. So well composed and full of deep thoughts. It merits more than any one reading and is a means of serious reflection.
Thank you indeed for this.
Keith
Comment is about WE HAD THE BEST OF IT (blog)
Original item by trevor homer
Thank you John. Healing poems are my favorite to read and write!
Comment is about Petrichor (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Seems like Nottcutts should change their name to match their
cutbacks! ?
Now for my own cup of Earl Grey and a slice of chocolate sponge
cake.
Comment is about CLOTTED CREAM, SCONE AND BLACKCURRANT JAM (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Simple, forthright - and understood. Not least when we seem to be
increasingly under pressure to be "all things to all men".
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Extenuating circumstances require extreme measures
If we are to continue experiencing earthly pleasures! ?
Comment is about Puppets (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
Sardonically stimulating - I enjoyed this - with its lines that show
seductive Linda as essentially a down to earth sort when all is said
and done ! ?
Comment is about Aversion Therapy (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
I do think that maybe our generation had the best of it, Trevor. Avoided having to go to war, not bearing the brunt of the economic catastrophe that is Covid. Oddly, I've tried to delve deep into my father's experience of wartime, to experience vicariously what I escaped.
Comment is about WE HAD THE BEST OF IT (blog)
Original item by trevor homer
I read this piece with great interest and listing one's 'credentials' in this way is very illuminating. I'm not sure what place the pictures have in understanding the piece (I'm not a keen picture-adder enthusiast) but I like the clarity/brevity of this and wonder what would be on my list should I write one.
Much is said about diversity today and if the truth be told most of us 'tolerate' others' views/proclivities/religions etc as a form of acceptance.
This simple list is saying, 'this is me' take me or leave me. Honest, which I like.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I think I need to take up skipping, thanks for the tip. ?
Comment is about The skip a day diet (blog)
Original item by hugh
Hannibal Lecther would have enjoyed this one.
Comment is about Better people (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
The Blue Grim but Good Band
Poetry we sing
madness mixed in
somewhat crazy lyrics
but in this
Collage magical song
disguised so well.
Comment is about October 2020 Collage Poem – Blue Guitar (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
John,
a profound and sincere declaration in this poem. Apart from having no daughters, because I am gay, I roughly fit the bill, but my soul is wounded at the photo of Alan Hennining. It fills me with horror and a sense of desolation. I love this poem because I am one who drinks, thinks and am simply human.
I thank you for this
keith
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
One of my university teachers (the renowned poet David Morley) said a poem should always zip back up to the title once you get to the bottom, and for me this poem of yours does that very well. ?
Comment is about You Never Knew (blog)
Original item by kimberly
My Beezer Bantam did about 40, John.
Thanks for the TJ link. I had forgotten this song.
Comment is about Crimson & Clover (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
hallelujah! Hold the front page! Best news since POTUS got ill.
Comment is about Write Out Loud Poetry Jam, Marsden, 2016 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thank you so much Keith. We can't stop talking about this until things change.
Comment is about "The Struggle" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
Emeka,
This is the best poem I have read in a long time. It is brilliant. The voice of the suffering silent majority in Africa who are exploited beyond belief. I salute you for this work of art.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about "The Struggle" (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
I like the positive healing energy in this poem, the determination to not succumb to a darkness, also the way the line lengths are so natural - they do not have to fit into a particular schematic or regime - which enhances that theme of being free in the natural world. Brilliant!
Comment is about Petrichor (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Your poem captures the mood of this year perfectly. No matter what context or interpretation, it makes for a timeless read. Excellent job!
Comment is about 12/25/2017 (blog)
Original item by Abagayle Hanson
This is a wonderful poem. Thanks.
Comment is about A Wave from a passing bus (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Greg - I'm not a fan of a "freedom" that permits the sharing of
a potentially deadly disease but I've always favoured the sharing of
common sense. Thanks for the comment.
Brian - that's the fun of poetry. It's all about interpretation.
Comment is about THE STUPID STRANGERS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Neat! Like the famous song tells us -
"Unrequited love's a bore
And I've got it pretty bad..."
Comment is about You (blog)
Original item by Abagayle Hanson
Thanks for the kind comments and likes, everyone. I'm glad that you found this poem enjoyable. It was originally called 'The great taste of better people' but at the last minute I shortened the title. I suppose it depends what kind of taste we are talking about.
As you say, Tommy, not a case of Hobson's choice, although one wonders who these 'Better People' are and how long they will stay that way. And is it too late for us to join them? Do we want to?
More questions than answers, as usual.
Comment is about Better people (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
We're all misfits & outcasts to somebody Simon. But what a great poem !
Comment is about Photos (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Well Julian and Greg - I'm pleased to advise that your reposting of this article has prompted us sisters to get together again and think about singing. In fact I'm in the process of penning our next masterpiece!
Health, wealth and Covid permitting, we'll see you again at Marsden in 2021!
Isobel ❤
Comment is about Write Out Loud Poetry Jam, Marsden, 2016 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I love this Tommy - and echo Tony's comments. You've got me thinking of something I want to write now...
Comment is about A Wave from a passing bus (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
This is lovely in a very melancholic way. Tony
Comment is about A Wave from a passing bus (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Thank you Keith for your wonderful comment! The shackles are chaffing a bit at the moment!
Comment is about How free are we? (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Abdul, it's always such an honor to have your remarks grace my comment section with their presence. Thank you!
Comment is about Eagle Eye (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
Wed 14th Oct 2020 03:13
Si
to sigh
I will try
now goodbye!
?
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Wed 14th Oct 2020 03:11
thanks.
the Gospage
according to Stephen!
well it sounded like that to me.
Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Wed 14th Oct 2020 03:10
thanks for your comments on
"when someone dies"
it put a lot into it
it took a lot out of me.
Comment is about Brooke (poet profile)
Original item by Brooke
A masterful poem which exudes power and passion. I love every word of it.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about How free are we? (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
Abdul.
Thank you for your recent comment on one of my latest poems. I appreciate the time you spent reading it and forming your comment. May I may also say that I admire your work enormously and hope to see more of it. I respect and value your work. Continue writing and when the pen runs dry go to immediately to the ink well.
Best wishes
Keith
Comment is about Abdul Ahmad (poet profile)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Indeed, Stephen. Let’s hope we never have to find out.
Comment is about SOBIBOR (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
keith jeffries
Thu 15th Oct 2020 19:24
Why should we not be all things to all men? To understand and to accept different life styles and philosophies is to embrace humanity and not sit on the sidelines with concealed prejudices.
Comment is about Diversity (blog)
Original item by John E Marks