Stunning poetry you have shared here Shehariah. From one survivor to another, writing is the most healing ointment I have found to help us and others. Write on! ~ V
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Really good Keith. Hope you’re well.
Comment is about The Layers of Age (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Because you've got this on the other side of the page, when "she walks meandering / unacknowledged through her neighbourhood," it's like you can feel fear, trepidation, it's like the place is defamiliarised, alien and she's in the unknown. Consequently, I like this poem a lot. Also, thanks for your comment on 'Symmetry Lips' of mine.
Comment is about Veiled (blog)
Original item by Flavia Gordon
Truly enjoyed this. Sometimes there’s a poem that hits the right spot and that’s all you need to read for the day. This is one of those.
Comment is about Poetry Pill (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Thanks to Stephen, Ray, Mark and Greg. The South was way outgunned industrially, in terms of numbers and in terms of armaments.. There was no chance of the south winning without European recognition and military aid. And that was not forthcoming.
Unceasing still poured down the fateful tide,
And plumèd victory ever seemed to ride
O'er the red billows of the northland war!
ODE by Paul Hamilton Hayne
[In honor of the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers of the South.]
Comment is about DIXIE (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Love it. Great atmospheric poetry.
Comment is about Crow Conversations (blog)
Original item by d.knape
A powerful & weighty subject presented with the perfectly weighted scribe of Mr Marks ?
Comment is about DIXIE (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks, M.C. I can still taste it....
Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
An interesting alternative "take" on an American past that is far more
complicated than many would have us believe. Now, America is
subjected to other forces demanding "freedom" and appearing in
the country is numbers that seem to present a threat to those already
there and who consider they have earned their right to a say that
warrants precedence over these arrivals. And so the story goes on.
P.S. The opening gambit here about history being written by the
victors has always had currency. But time tends to lean towards a
more balanced account of events. Impartiality is "the ideal" - but
so difficult to achieve, human nature being what it is.
Comment is about DIXIE (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
A sense of stasis - slightly bleak and contemplative with your special light touch Tom.
Ray
Comment is about The Great Desertion (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
I wouldn't wish it, but those continuing divisions in American society - caused by issues that a war two centuries ago failed to finally resolve - may result in another civil war one day.
Comment is about DIXIE (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
All I will venture to say is that this time-travelling poem is rich in language and images, and is a pleasure to read.
Comment is about India (blog)
Original item by David Blake
Lovely, understated pandemic poem.
Comment is about The Great Desertion (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
Thanks for the Like, Stephens.
Comment is about "WE'RE GOING UNDERGROUND" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 7th Oct 2020 08:09
This deserves some comment other than 'like', which I will leave to others more eloquent than me.
Comment is about India (blog)
Original item by David Blake
Wed 7th Oct 2020 00:58
wear a seat belt.
don't spill the beans
and don't spill the poems.
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Nice one, Ray. Made me laugh even in these dark times. Tony
Comment is about DELILAH (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I couldn't agree more Dan. There are millions of websites where we can post our poetry, but we tend to gravitate towards a place of connection, community, family. WOL is home. ?
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
Original item by Vautaw
Strewth, Ray! Pack it in! I can do without the competition.
This is excellent - I shall tell people I wrote it.
Comment is about DELILAH (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Nice touch, Trevor.
None outside my door either!
Comment is about Love Is (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
I agree Tom. I hope we can have a big WOL family reunion some day!
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
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D, the sign reads, “DANGER Do Not Climb on Kissing Rocks”. I have always been a bit of a rebel. ?
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
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Alas it is a slippery slope Ray! He won't like the competition either!!
Comment is about DELILAH (blog)
Original item by ray pool
A sort of tribute to the bracing talents of Mr John Coopey!
Comment is about DELILAH (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Right back at you V. We're all lucky to have found each other (and the words we share) right here. ?
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
Original item by Vautaw
It's the electricity
of all this poetry
somehow surrounding me
and toying with my gravity!
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
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How exciting looking forward to reading and hearing them all.
BTW
Ordered myself a new copy of flower fairies and wrote a poem, thanks for bringing back a memory.
Comment is about White Witch Of Winter (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
thanx for the 'likes'.
Yes Julie - it's my intention to record these poems as songs and put them out as an album with accompanying illustrated book - tentative title of the the collection is 'Crow Lore' based upon an earlier poem/song that I recorded (which I intend to re-record) titled 'Cycle Of The Scarecrow'
Here is the original demo: https://thecrowsofalbion.bandcamp.com/track/cycle-of-the-scarecrow
Comment is about White Witch Of Winter (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
It's hard enough just to get a review - of any sort!
I enjoyed this lemon-sucking piece, just close enough to reality perhaps.
Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Droll - with some sense added! Certainly there are times when I
can imagine the advice "Do not exceed the stated dose" with some
I see offered for consumption. ?
Comment is about Poetry Pill (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Tue 6th Oct 2020 08:43
Very nice. Thoughtful and provocative.
Comment is about CONSTITUTION (blog)
Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee
This is about a rape. Not a ex lover but the things I try and forget but never goes away for I was a kid and the woman was only 17.
She was my Goddess and she only hurt me.
Comment is about A Kingdom On The Moon Lyrics (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
Welcome John! I’m enjoying your poetry already. Write on! ~V
Comment is about JOHN F B TUCKER (poet profile)
Original item by JOHN F B TUCKER
Tue 6th Oct 2020 02:28
Tue 6th Oct 2020 02:26
what does that sign say?
Danger...
I cannot read the rest.
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
Original item by Vautaw
Ok, starting today, I’m checking my homepage every time I sign in, instead of just the blogs!
Thank you my beautiful poetry friends for taking your precious time to comment. I love the WOL community. It’s so cool to connect with poets from all over the world. Nigel, Tom, Fred, Paul, D, Philipos, Leon, John, Adam, Flavia, Robert, Dan, and Stephen... I cherish you all. Write on! ~V
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
Original item by Vautaw
Thanks for liking Stephen A and Kishore, most grateful.
Some of that data is now coming in for close scrutiny by people outside the inner sanctum, peeling back the layers of received policy wisdom. So thanks for being onboard for this Brian, Stephen G , Paul and Mark.
Ray
Comment is about MANTRA (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thanks, MC. I assume you are familiar with the “original” gospel hymn.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5OAElp4rBqM
And thanks for the Like, Stephen.
Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Although not a follower of either team I can understand the elation.
With its rhythm in mind this might be called "The Crowing Calypso".
Kane was able and the Son shone brightly on that day! .
Comment is about OH HAPPY DAY! (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Nice one Emer. Always room for a little tale of resilience in the face of adversity.
Comment is about Basic brats (blog)
Original item by Emer Ní Chorra
Yes, thanks Philipos.The area near Fenchurch Street is very interesting and full of history. You can turn one way for Aldgate, the other way for the Bank of England or double back to the Tower of London. Fascinating things to see everywhere.
Comment is about Daleks at Fenchurch Street on a rainy day (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I suppose we have to pick our battles, so to speak. John, I think it's better to binge watch the films (about 24 hours including extras).
Comment is about Critic's choice (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
d.knape
Thu 8th Oct 2020 03:52
Atmospheric?
I guess that means I'm under a lot of pressure!
?
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