I recall the words from a famous old song -
"The stars at night are shining bright
Deep in the heart of Texas..."
May those same stars keep your spirits up to match them! ???
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
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A lovely piece Emer. The powerful connection between smell and memory (often very old memories) is always fascinating.
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 13:37
Well done, Tim! I'd sing it.
Comment is about Land of Hope and Mercy (blog)
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'Laughter is the best medicine' Doctor D. And you've been prescribing us many doses since you joined WoL. You've got this, David. Keep smiling and stay positive. Thinking of you.
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
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Nicola Beckett
Fri 28th Aug 2020 13:21
I am going to miss it this week.
Comment is about Joy Of Painting (blog)
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<Deleted User> (22444)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 12:34
I have noticed witty and wilful often go hand in hand. Stay strong d.
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 12:33
A friend of mine has had so many ups and downs it would understandably seriously depress most of us. But you'd hardly notice any difference in him...I don't know how he does it.
Keep your chin up Knapey and just try to be your usual witty self.
Comment is about WIT'S END (blog)
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Saifa thank you for your usual well measured comments. This has been a strange month weather wise. The like is also appreciated.
Comment is about Wild August (blog)
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Poems hub
Fri 28th Aug 2020 07:56
Poems hub
Fri 28th Aug 2020 07:55
But there is only one true path, search it and walk upon it to your final happy eternal destination. Best of luck!
Be the light that shall brighten others paths. Be the hand that helps others to overcome their troubles.
God bless! Happy journey.
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Poems hub
Fri 28th Aug 2020 06:58
<Deleted User> (22444)
Fri 28th Aug 2020 03:42
"We’ve caught the bloody thing at last
It’s caged and we hope to learn
That yet1 again we’ve been outclassed
So grade our neat u-turn"... what an incredible conclusion to the poem. There's so much truth hidden behind this verse.
Absolutely loved reading this piece!
Comment is about Miscalculation (blog)
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August has indeed turned wild. A concise yet effective poem!
Comment is about Wild August (blog)
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Thank you, Paul, for your gem of a comment. Your poem is the first thing I read this morning and I can confidently say that the rest of my day would be a 100× better.
Thank you!
Comment is about Bubble Of Oblivion (blog)
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You can see two stories developing from each line
Part Three a grizzly grim green feasting
Part Four Zombie clowns on Zombie cows killing two role models
perhaps the snake as well - - -
Comment is about Consequences Part 3 and 4 (blog)
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Keith- I am glad my poem had the ability to fill you with optimism...or as you put it "Joy".
Kate & Neressa- Thank you for your kind words! That means a lot.
Tom- I am picking up the guitar again after a few years. Due to my lack of focus and patience I only managed to learn one song, this time I am putting in more effort. I have attempted putting a tune to my poems but no such luck. Thanks for reading.
Comment is about Serendipity (blog)
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Kevin T.S. Tan
Thu 27th Aug 2020 22:35
the straw makes me laugh ?
Comment is about THE CONGESTED NARROW PATH (blog)
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Short and crisp truth.
I would like to use the last 2 lines of your poem with your name for publishing as a quote, only if you don't have any problem with this.
Comment is about THE CONGESTED NARROW PATH (blog)
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Yes Abdul, we must always believe that.
Just saw a documentary about Michelle Obama which was truly inspiring.
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Haha...that's funny! Thanks for reading and the like!
Comment is about Overly Sensitive World (blog)
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How bizarre just accidentally blocked you by mistake! ?I was quick to undo!
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Thank you Stephen for your comment and appreciate the like.
Comment is about Wild August (blog)
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John,
This poem stimulates the imagination as its descriptive quality is indeed profound. I live in a town which has a large public school where those students who fell during both wars are well commemorated in a fine memorial where all their names are honoured. Your poem speaks of this school and many others who saw a generation who never returned home having given their all. Poets, writers, philanthropists, painters, scientists and many more. Their loss is incalculable. This poem speaks of at time and people we shall ever be grateful for but also mourn for the loss of their talents which were not given the air for them to breathe. May God bless them
Thank you for this
Keith
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Thank you Kate for the comment and like
Comment is about Joy Of Painting (blog)
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Poignant words, John. WWI inspired some fine poems but took far too many fine poets. When will people stop fighting wars?
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Thank you so much Kate. So glad you liked it.❤
J. x
Comment is about Let The Light Of Love Guide You On Your Way (blog)
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In any event, MC, I think my fish might have eaten him.
Comment is about I'LL HAVE A CROCODILE SANDWICH AND MAKE IT SNAPPY (blog)
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Got it! One might say that time - like the mice - is/was of the essence. ?
Comment is about I'LL HAVE A CROCODILE SANDWICH AND MAKE IT SNAPPY (blog)
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No one is denying that black lives matter. The concern is that a
proper regard is being hi-jacked and manipulated for divisive
political purposes that are not in the interests of the widest social cohesion. To piggyback the position in the USA as reported via its
"trial by media" populism is not helpful to the situation here in the UK
where there is a spectrum of ethnic origins seeking a better life and
doing their best to adjust to the host nation's history - good and bad.
Let us all work towards that purpose and its success.
Comment is about BLACK LIVES MATTER (blog)
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Very much enjoyed this one Jordyn. ? I see you holding a guitar in your profile picture. Do you ever set your beautiful writing to music?
Comment is about Serendipity (blog)
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Thank you Neressa, Kate, Jordyn, Greg and Julie for the likes. Really pleased you enjoyed.
And thanks Kate, I certainly think those of us lucky enough to have good memories to look back on, should take a moment to appreciate them from time to time ?
Comment is about Song for Laura Lee (blog)
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<Deleted User> (19980)
Thu 27th Aug 2020 10:24
Beautifully painted Jordyn! Another great piece...I enjoyed this read.
Comment is about Serendipity (blog)
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<Deleted User> (22444)
Thu 27th Aug 2020 09:58
Yes! Julie, I love painting shows. How wonderful that you have captured the magic and charm. Much cheaper than therapy.
Comment is about Joy Of Painting (blog)
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<Deleted User> (22444)
Thu 27th Aug 2020 09:32
Black Lives DO matter. Great post.
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Thu 27th Aug 2020 09:30
Wonderful. ?
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Thu 27th Aug 2020 09:29
Wonderful. ?
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<Deleted User> (22444)
Thu 27th Aug 2020 09:29
Really lovely Jordyn, I closed my eyes and felt I shared the moment.
Comment is about Serendipity (blog)
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Jordyn,
What an excellent poem. Having only read it once it has filled me with optimism, even joy dare I say.
Well done
Keith
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Stephen Gospage
Fri 28th Aug 2020 16:16
Thanks for the fun poem and story, John. I read once about a man in New York who kept a baby crocodile in his bath, but after a while it ceased to be a baby. I think he stuck to showers once he realised.
Comment is about I'LL HAVE A CROCODILE SANDWICH AND MAKE IT SNAPPY (blog)
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