It suits you, Brian, though think of all the wasted time filling in forms.
Thanks to everyone for comments and likes.
Steve
Comment is about Hyphen (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
MC - I always felt rugby was the perfect sport to learn about teamwork, controlling aggression, respect for rules and rule enforcers. As well as how to drink copious quantities of beer.
Comment is about THE VERGER AND THE MAGISTRATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Hope you bought a good supply. Thanks for making me smile.
Comment is about Sins Of The Fathers (blog)
Original item by simon lucan
I remember W.S. Gilbert;s words from The Mikado, written for the
smug Poo Bah (brilliant name for the character)... -
"That youth, of course, must have its fling
Is hard on us...is hard on us...." (etc)..
Being one of a teenage team carrying a large log over an obstacle course in the muck and rain against the clock and other teams intent
on victory was one method of reducing aggression
levels and enjoyably reinforcing the value of team work - and its often odd rewards within a legal socially acceptable framework.
That and running 6 miles over hilly terrain in what was referred to as
"cross country". I know i always felt cross when running!. Ah...but those were the days!!
Comment is about THE VERGER AND THE MAGISTRATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thanks for the like, still recovering from three days of phone call frustration.?
Comment is about Back To Lockdown (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Katie Wilson
Thu 16th Jul 2020 13:06
Thu 16th Jul 2020 11:56
Thank you for your comment on "The Lonely Room".
Dedicated to all those in Nursing Homes
who because of the Chinavirus cannot see their families.
Comment is about julie callaghan (poet profile)
Original item by julie callaghan
Philipos
Thu 16th Jul 2020 11:17
Thalia says she is delighted to hear it. ?
Comment is about I Promise to Behave Myself (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Hello AA - no doubt the US legal system will argue that it is overloaded and that such delays are part of that. They certainly
seem to have an endless appeal process - but if the prosecution
brought charges and is opposing bail, then the case should be
tready to proceed, not postponed for a full twelve months. Thanks
for your comment and observations.
JC - Agreed! The court of public opinion is hugely influenced by
the content and presentation of media reports.. References to
paedophilia are emotive misleading "stretches" of the word since
the ages of her young female accusers would not place them in the category of "children" that is defined by the term in most
western countries..
Here in the UK, for example, a "child" is someone under 14 - or was when I last remember the law. A "young person" was aged
14 and 17. One of my own bete noires is the way the media
more often than not refers a male of 17 and over as a "boy"..
Media use of English seems devoid of the more accurate word "youth" if determined to focus attention on the age of a victim or
suspect. One can only guess at the reasons but seizing and
"fanning" public interest and opinion must be high on the list.
Comment is about GHISLAINE MAXWELL (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Steady, Brian. I’ve another 30 years left in me yet.
And thanks for the Like, Philippa and Julie.
Comment is about THE VERGER AND THE MAGISTRATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Nicola Beckett
Thu 16th Jul 2020 08:35
Wendy thanks for your comment this morning xxx
Comment is about Wendy A Higson (poet profile)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 16th Jul 2020 07:43
I call myself plain Brian Maryon, but in truth I am The Honourable Brian Maryon-Mazda.
(No need to doff your caps.)
Comment is about Hyphen (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 16th Jul 2020 07:39
The 80's John? Surely you mean 50's.
Comment is about THE VERGER AND THE MAGISTRATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 16th Jul 2020 07:36
Indeed, Po. They threw away the mould when I joined the church (In truth a verger is simply a fancy name for a caretaker). The “wand” had no magical powers; it was merely a candle lighter.
Comment is about THE VERGER AND THE MAGISTRATE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I get the feeling from your recent poems that mowing the lawn or digging soil over is not your favourite pastime. ?
Comment is about A grass eating opportunity (blog)
Original item by hugh
What a beautiful poem, says so much in so few words. ?
Comment is about The Lonely Room (blog)
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Katie Wilson
Thu 16th Jul 2020 06:16
Brings back memories x
Comment is about To Infinity Or The Den? (blog)
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Katie Wilson
Thu 16th Jul 2020 06:14
I completely understand I get this x
Comment is about Back To Lockdown (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
Thu 16th Jul 2020 03:34
no. this was written for all those trapped in nursing homes
when the Chinavirus hit.
Many died without a chance to see their families for the last time.
Comment is about The Lonely Room (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Methinks that you have got it bad
It's tum in need of food?
To me this poem seems on repeat
(Hope comment is not rude)
Hope not, but did you accidentally duplicate it?
Good rhyming, and nice concepts...
?
Comment is about Groucho's Right (blog)
Original item by David Lindsay
<Deleted User> (24803)
Thu 16th Jul 2020 02:06
Thank you Po- wer generator.
Thank you Don.
That was a great way of looking at it Abdul. Encouraging words indeed.
Comment is about women power (blog)
So good Ghazala......
Comment is about women power (blog)
A priori, MC, I myself have fallen into the trap of finding her guilty, persuaded by the court of public opinion and the media. Whilst I would not support her bail, delayed justice is, as you say, unjust.
Comment is about GHISLAINE MAXWELL (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Outward appearance of weakness can often be sign of inner strenght and self belief.
The silent ones make better assessment of awkward situations.
Well told poem.
Comment is about women power (blog)
M C it is often said justice is blind.
As some of your readers have pointed out one is presumed innocent until prooved guilty.
If this perceived injustice were to happen in China Trump and the rest of the free world leaders would condemn it.
When it happens in a western democracy no one gives a hoot.
Comment is about GHISLAINE MAXWELL (blog)
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Unfortunately they ...................
Comment is about Hyphen (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
SG and Po - thanks for reading and commenting. I have also taken
this opportunity to correct a missed spelling error in the last line!
Comment is about GHISLAINE MAXWELL (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 15th Jul 2020 18:39
One of your finest Phil. Boxed up and ready for the open minded.
Ray
Comment is about Pomposity and the Holy See. (blog)
Original item by mentalelf. Philk.
Cracking (or possibly crackling) one.
Comment is about The Sausage Man (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Katie Wilson
Wed 15th Jul 2020 17:08
I take it that you don’t like her then x
Comment is about Cunt. (blog)
Original item by mentalelf. Philk.
Glad to be here. Thanks for noticing !
Comment is about D.W. Hamilton (poet profile)
Original item by D.W. Hamilton
Yes, she may not be the best example but bunging someone presumed innocent in prison for a year is unsatisfactory. Brave of you to take this on.
Comment is about GHISLAINE MAXWELL (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanks for appreciation!
Comment is about Domains of Immortal Breeds (blog)
Original item by DR. MUKUND BHANDARI
PD is camera-shy...
Comment is about In a Surprise Move FCS Management Approve Loan of Chief Reporter Poet Don to WOL ) (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
MC - I think the main basis for the unpopularity of the Jews was usury. When they were burnt to death in Clifford’s Tower, York, in 1190, it was a wonderful excuse to wipe off outstanding debts.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=64080
Comment is about MACBETH - HISTORICAL DISCLAIMER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
JC - WS was on the money in his generational understanding of racism, depicted in his character of the Jew, Shylock, in "The Merchant of Venice" at a time when that race was not popular in
Europe for various reasons.
As for his jokes, he wouldn't have to stretch himself very far to be funnier than much of what passes for comedy these days. Bur
his plays would probably need one of those preambles we see these
days e.g. "Viewers might find the content distressing, disturbing and liable to cause offence" etc. etc.
Comment is about MACBETH - HISTORICAL DISCLAIMER (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
“Priceless”... Good one Po. You are so clever. Thanks for stopping by and chiming in my virtual friend. ? Write on! ❤️
Comment is about The Price (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Parents live
inside your soul
when not seeing them
dreams become your nightmare.
Comment is about A Tanka and a Haiku dealing with emotions about not seeing your parents in four months since before the virus started (blog)
Original item by Andy N
Edge of midnight
poets are rioting
faces masked
with nothing to say
apart from
no wasted anger
written here today.
Comment is about July 2020 Collage Poem: No Wasted Anger (blog)
Original item by Stockport WoL
Can't wait for the TV spectacular - suggestions welcomed (or not).
Ray
Comment is about In a Surprise Move FCS Management Approve Loan of Chief Reporter Poet Don to WOL ) (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I will try and keep PD on a tight leash Graham. I can't have him giving FSC a bad name...
?
Comment is about In a Surprise Move FCS Management Approve Loan of Chief Reporter Poet Don to WOL ) (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
It seems PD has left WOL commenter poemagraphic in a state of shock....sorry 'bout that
?
Comment is about In a Surprise Move FCS Management Approve Loan of Chief Reporter Poet Don to WOL ) (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Hugh
Thu 16th Jul 2020 18:37
A commemorative poem by Julie was read,
In remembrance of the mole who was now dead.
At the funeral he was buried in a hole for a mole,
And to heaven he was transmitted ,poor soul.
Efforts were made to keep mole alive,
But in our hearts mole, you will always survive.
R.I.P. Mole
Comment is about The Mole In A Tight Hole (blog)
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