Christmas Eve is the clue?
It sounds like you got socks JC, some of us got paracetamol! Blessed relief. Now if we could only stop gifting two points away at closing time I'd be a lot happier!
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My response to your opening comment, Paul, about a deal already having been done seems pertinent now. I was wrong about the timing of the announcement which I expected in the New Year. I’d naively overlooked the value of Christmas as a blanket for burying scrutiny. The timing of the announcement, Christmas Eve, is the clue.
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Thanks very much for your comments, Andy. Sorry to hear about more Zoom bombing incidents - there seemed to be a few at the beginning, but I had assumed that people had become more security-conscious, and that Zoom had stepped up their game, too. We've always been lucky so far in that regard at Woking. Good to hear that Stockport has been doing well - I've mentioned elsewhere about your anthologies. Interesting but worrying when you say that 'quite a few nights have stopped altogether'. Anecdotally I get that impression around London, too - or that some nights are just waiting for lockdown to end for good. I hope that techno-fear is not the reason - Zoom is really very easy to set up and operate, as you know yourself. It's a good way of keeping our poetry communities together.
Comment is about What do open-mic organisers think about Zoom? (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Have you tweaked, Ray? That line in the final stanza reads fine now. Very enjoyable poem.
Comment is about WORKING WITH TOMMY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Whilst I knew you were a musician, I didn’t pre-suppose that this piece was autobiographical in any way. It appears that it is.
A very complex, chaotic and difficult man, like many a comedian, the only one to make me nearly crash my car!
This is an intriguing snapshot Ray of the funniest one ever!
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Sounds like a start of another poem Po. I wholeheartedly agree. Off into the wilderness we go! Abundant blessings to you my friend. ??
Comment is about Resilient Soul (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Great poem, Ray. Not sure you need that second line, though, and I wasn't quite certain what the third line in the final stanza meant. I'm nitpicking because this poem is so close to it. Will there be other poems about celebs that you brushed shoulders with, if not actually having to brush their shoulders? This is the way to go for you. Cover of you in a tuxedo?
Comment is about WORKING WITH TOMMY (blog)
Original item by ray pool
That is a big wish Nicola and I pray it comes true sooner rather than later! ?
Comment is about Christmas Wishes 2020 (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Count me in as part of the audience!
Comment is about My tiny theatre (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Sorry Martin, only just seen this. Thanks mate, on the road to recovery I think.
J. x
Comment is about Dragons (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
It's in your hands and in your head ?
At least I think that's what it said. ?
Comment is about Free Will (blog)
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<Deleted User> (28781)
Sun 27th Dec 2020 11:47
I like the way you write. A brief documentation of experiences.?
Comment is about Trev the Road Poet (poet profile)
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<Deleted User> (28781)
Sun 27th Dec 2020 11:44
This is amazingly well written. Just an original piece. Inspiring write.?
Comment is about Haiku Advent Calendar (blog)
Original item by Trev the Road Poet
As a footnote here to this excellent article, Greg is the Zoom Bombers thing which has happened and is still happening. I co run Speak Easy and we've kept a careful eye on it really and we've not had any problems yet but I know of another night which I won't name which has being Zoom Bombed that I won't name at least twice and it's upsetting to see that.
WOL Stockport which isn't mentioned here is still going strong as I do the I.T. for John for it (I'm using Zoom for Podcasting and Speak Easy so it's no extra cost) and that's being kept akin similar to what WOL Bolton does by Jeff on it's usual time and date we used to have when it was a live event.
It's being interesting times over the past few months as it's enabled me to meet and get to know poets from all over the UK and beyond and I know quite a few nights will be carrying on with both internet and live events when we are able.
However, which is sad I know quite a few nights have stopped altogether and while this doesn't apply to Stockport and Speak Easy, I am hearing from some poets that numbers have dropped in quite a few nights.
Comment is about What do open-mic organisers think about Zoom? (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Sun 27th Dec 2020 10:52
thank you Graham-
(reduced now to a Roschart Blot.)
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
A whole house full I would like to see.
I grow a closet full, just enough for me.
thank-you Hugh, from J.D.
Comment is about A gardener watering his plants (blog)
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?Absolutely beautiful. I felt a sense of urgency and a yearning for life and energy. This touches me as I’ve experienced loss recently. Thankyou for this Mark. ????
Comment is about Death We Must All Face (blog)
Original item by Insta: bullthemessenger_94
? Thankyou so much Mark! I am going to head on over to your page and enjoy your work!
Comment is about Erin Nicole (poet profile)
Original item by Erin Nicole
Thanks for your kind comment Martin means a lot.
Comment is about Otherwise It Won't Come True (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
I really like this brief piece. I would so love to tinker with it! Well done DK.
Comment is about PERIOD (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Artistry indeed, and yet
Those who know not the quality,
How can they create the effect?
Comment is about Shadow à la carte (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 26th Dec 2020 12:07
Nice concept of time?
Comment is about Time Could Last Forever (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
So no takers for my pig?
Comment is about AND SO THIS IS BREXIT 2 (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This is beautiful E.?
Comment is about Last one tonight- Calm thoughts free verse (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Thank goodness the Dr stepped up to the plate.
(And rescued the day for the sprout and his mate.)
Comment is about Disaster hits a pair of Brussel sprouts discarded after a Christmas dinner (blog)
Original item by hugh
I simply loved it Eric. Simple and effective.
Comment is about A Moment of Serenity (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
I'm so fascinated by your words. Magical indeed.?
Comment is about My Flame (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
How romantic. Stars and constellation have always sent signs. To know love. A fairy tale to read indeed.
Thank you.?
Comment is about Adventure (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
I was then broken
Now I'm healed
Ready for a journey
Pre destined for me
Thank you E.?
Comment is about Among Eternity (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Its a poem centered around me. Sometimes God sends words in different ways. I found it here. Thank you. I so desperately needed it. Feel so broken and tired. ?but your lovely words helps heal n guides.
Comment is about Story Time (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
If we give happiness and joy
Much shall return back to us
Journey could be different
People could be different
God knows but we don't
What we give to others
God sends it back for us.
Thank you E.?
Comment is about Ready, Willing, and Able (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Promising write. Encouraging. Feeling so good already. God sent poetic angel.?
Comment is about Don't Need to be the King (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Extremely encouraging. I was feeling low, after reading your works, I feel so much better already. Thank you?
Comment is about Weep Your Tears (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Good you posted this. Much needed. I lost my way. Trying to find it in a positive way. Thank you.?
Comment is about Signal (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
Another motivating poem. I must say, reading your words inspires.?
Comment is about Eternity (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
This is encouraging Eric. Thank you for this poem. Beautifully written indeed?
Comment is about Have Faith (blog)
Original item by Eric Berard
<Deleted User> (13740)
Sat 26th Dec 2020 08:05
I wish for an end to this pandemic, hugs and cuddles, were we are as a world are not afraid to embrace, and that no child goes hungry, oh and also feed and nurture all the animals too. I guess that's a big wish x
Comment is about Christmas Wishes 2020 (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
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Sat 26th Dec 2020 08:02
<Deleted User> (13740)
Sat 26th Dec 2020 07:54
Merry Christmas and thanks for dropping by and the messages your poetry is beautiful, just like you, lovely lady x
Comment is about Aviva Rifka Bhandari (poet profile)
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Happy holidays to you, V. Hope you are doing well and staying safe. ?
Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)
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John Coopey
Mon 28th Dec 2020 10:04
No team has lost more points in the last 10 minutes than us, Graham. We’d be running away with it if we hadn’t. And 2 points in the last 12 is Sheffield United stuff.
Comment is about YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (blog)
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