So many images. So many emotions. I love it
Comment is about I Am Poetry (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Hi Crystal,
I really like the poems and sorry about the delay in getting back to you. Been off-line with tech probs for some time. I agree with Rick though, this is for poetry and chat about poetry etc. So easy to be seen as a troll, hacker or call girl with a request for friendship in this mad world.
Comment is about Crystal (poet profile)
Original item by Crystal
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 18th Oct 2020 18:56
It's not so bad being by yourself
when ample food is on the shelves.
And who wants to be al fresco?
...just order online with Tesco?
Comment is about POWER UP! (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 18th Oct 2020 18:45
Red Bull would have given him wiiings.
Comment is about Creating the illusion of flight (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
thanks for the kind comments ?I appreciate you taking the time
Ian
Comment is about Prophecy (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Flying is possible and to fly is to remain undeterred.
Comment is about Creating the illusion of flight (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Keith, I appreciate your kind comment.
Comment is about "Soro Soke" (Battle Cry) (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
Stephen,
this poem conjures up all sorts of chaotic images in my mind. My brother and I, when young, tried to convert his bicycle into a winged kite in the hope that we could take to the air as we sped down a grassy slope. We ended up in a huge muddy puddle. Since then I have stayed with reputable airlines.
An enjoyable poem and thank you for this.
Keith
Comment is about Creating the illusion of flight (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Enjoyed reading this, Michael. Tony
Comment is about Things My Cat Will Never Think (blog)
Original item by Michael Triandam
Spot on Tony, melancholia is what I wished to achieve ?
T.
Comment is about Tony Hill (poet profile)
Original item by Tony Hill
Agree with KJ. But every generation has its trends and fashions.
I've just seen a great set of cartoons featuring kids staring at books
and wondering how to power them up!
Comment is about BRINGING MORE READERS TO POETRY (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Many a true word spoken here.
Keith
Comment is about BRINGING MORE READERS TO POETRY (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Jason,
A rhyme which exudes perseverance. A good piece of writing and thank you for it
Keith
Comment is about The Bitter Pill (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
What a heartbreaking poem. I love the title and verse, "You dangle from my heart In chains of faded flowers." So hauntingly beautiful. ❤
Comment is about In Chains Of Faded Flowers (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Emeka,
Your poetry improves with each stroke of your pen. This poem would be the envy of many poets as it is the voice of dissent and the cry for action. An excellent piece of work.
Keith
Comment is about "Soro Soke" (Battle Cry) (blog)
Original item by Emeka Collins
I said that "personal forgiveness is admirable". It is for society to
defend and uphold the cause of innocent victims in its imposition of
just retribution for the criminal act that when committed against an individual, is, in fact, committed against us all.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Robert I fully agree with your analysis of the negative influences that affects the lives of people who are unable to forgive.
It is much better to forgive than live in self created hell.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Sun 18th Oct 2020 11:38
Beautiful poem. Not forgiving him would only add another victim on the assassin's list. Not forgiving would have changed her life for the worse, in time could even destroy her.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thankyou for the Likes, Stephens Gospage and Atkinson.
Comment is about "WE-WON-THE-WAR-IN-1954" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sun 18th Oct 2020 02:54
Thank you HayzTee
your spelling drives me crazy
but I think that it is mainly
that thing on your lip
that pains me.
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Comment is about HayzTee (poet profile)
Original item by HayzTee
Thank you Cynthia and Jennifer!
Comment is about Perfect Indian Daughter (blog)
Original item by Mahika
Thanks Shifa. You are kind and, I hope, a little warmer now!
Comment is about City of the Bee (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Moving, tragic & heartfelt
Comment is about In Chains Of Faded Flowers (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
Nicola I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. I believe forgiveness gives birth to freedom.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Thanks to Stephen and Abdul for the comments and to everyone for the likes. I had orginally called it "background noise", which may have been a better title, but who knows?
Comment is about An English tale (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks for all the Likes! And thank you, Julie, John, M.g & Stephen for the flattering comments. Inspirational as ever.
Comment is about Head Space (blog)
Original item by Stephen W Atkinson
A truly moving poem.
Comment is about In Chains Of Faded Flowers (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
A surgical essay on end of life mysteries. Just spread the celestial debris with a sprinkle of happinness Keith. A lovely poem.
Comment is about A Dusty Road (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Nicola Beckett
Sat 17th Oct 2020 16:56
Abdul your right it does result in mental health issues if you can't forgive even your worst perpetrator have you ever read Louise Hays work, Scott Stabiles, Rebecca Musser, Wayne Dyer once you get over the cheesy sycophantic language then the key message is forgiveness is the key to carrying on in life. But forgive yourself also Xxx I love your work. I love you. Stay safe in Covid and I'd love to see your paintings can you post some photos on here I know it's a writing site but what the hey it's all art isn't it xxx I've written a forgiveness meditation and put it on here but it's got lost and I don't think it's the correct place to have posted it
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
A sad reflection of the ravages of impending winter. There is plenty of optimisim here too. I love the expression "soured fruits glazed in honey".
Comment is about Garlands (blog)
Original item by Shifa Maqba
MC getting immersed in expressing repugnance and seeking retribution can result in mental health issues.
Sanity is preserved by being able to forgive.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
nicely put.
I understand we have to do whatever they believe will help slow the virus... buti also, as time goes on, begin to wonder.. at what cost?
Many people are still unable to get mental health treatment, as far as i know they are not doing it right now for the most part. And at this point, the mental health is declining massively for a large amount of people.
There are people suffering from health sectors being closed off for periods of time or for the foreseeable future, who have pre-existing or newly discovered health problems.
Not enough people are being tested daily across the country at the moment...
I wonder, is there a way this could be handled better, but if so, how are any of us to know? This is such a confusing and chaotic time, and i find that the confusion on what is right or going to work increasing by the day.
I just hope that we don't lose too many people to other health problems, whether it be mental or physical health related, between now and the end of this pandemic.
It's a scary world at the moment for sure
Comment is about Our Covid (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
If anyone here has a less-known health problem, whether it be physical or mental, which they have poems about and wish to raise awareness about, feel free to comment and link them below.
I know the struggle of being judged, and misunderstood, for things beyond our control.
Comment is about The Torture that is Dystonia (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
This is only part of what it feels like. I may do a more thorough and descriptive poem some day, however... this one came to me mid-severe-episode yesterday.
If there are any spelling or grammatical errors please let me know, between being dyslexic and also having typed this in extreme pain and on my phone...there might be a few i have over-looked.
I have had writers block for such a long time now. I hope that it is lifting because poetry is therapeutic for me
Comment is about The Torture that is Dystonia (blog)
Original item by HayzTee
On the other side of the schoolyard wall, Brian, was the girls’ school. They used to play a game with a solid, spongy ball knotted through with rope which they used to wang either side of themselves against the wall. Accompanying it with a rhythmic “ singing” of “Nebuchadnezzar the King of the Jews.......”
Comment is about "WE-WON-THE-WAR-IN-1954" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 17th Oct 2020 14:43
We too used to chant this at primary school John, approx 1963.
We also used to chant 1, 2, 3, 4 we don't wanna....... and I could never quite get the last bit, I used to say "we don't wanna stop your war" but later found out that uni students said "we don't want your fucking war".
Comment is about "WE-WON-THE-WAR-IN-1954" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Personal forgiveness is an admirable quality but it should be
framed within society's declaration of repugnance at such an act by its imposition of proper retribution for the crime.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Keith, Stephen and Shifa
Your comments are much appreciated. I saw a dignified lady give an interview soon after her son was killed by a stranger. I was touched by her generosity towards the assassin. Too often relatives in her situation become embittered and suffer mental trauma for the rest of their lives because of their inability to forgive.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
A true to life piece, written exceptionally well. Chills, literal chills!
Comment is about City of the Bee (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Your poem reminded me of this quote I read sometime back: "Sometimes the strength of motherhood is greater than natural laws."
Amazing poem. Incredibly moving! It's a privilege to have read this masterpiece.
Comment is about Divine forgiveness (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Robert Neest
Sun 18th Oct 2020 22:27
A good friend is a blessing from God, they say. Beautiful poem!
Comment is about Personal Band-aid (blog)
Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth