Disenchantment....decision....detachment.
We faced WW2 and declared war without much in the way of planning as I recall. But the time obtained the actions and we had
people with the strength of mind to make it work. It's a reality I
accept that we have a lack of that character in those around today
to see us move forward and get the job done. But necessity will
be a prime driver towards eventual completion of the decision to depart. Survival has been a thread through our history and self-
destruction is hardly aligned to the idea of life here. Self-interest
has its limitations when push comes to shove in the real world. I
take a more optimistic view of the future. Perhaps being born and
brought up by the sea instilled a DNA that seeks a return to wider
horizons beyond the artificial (as in "artifice") construction across
the Channel that poses and postures its way into disrepute.
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Comment is about YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you, Aviva. I love the way this builds to the conclusion.

Comment is about Moments Like These (blog)

Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari

Very helpful to see all your reactions in the comments. It gives me a new, and very interesting, view of the poem.

Thanks to everyone, and for the likes as well.

Comment is about Mourner (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Almost missed this one, Ray. As Stephen points out, a bit of a gem. Tony

Comment is about THE TOWN CLOCK (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Wow! Hadn't expected so many likes! So happy that it meant something to you all. Thanks Hugh, Dean, Nicola, KJ, Stephen G, Julie, Stephen A, Aviva and Jezzalee for the likes and Nicola and John for the kind comments.

Jennifer

Comment is about An unexpected gift (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Yes, I think so. Jennifer

Comment is about How Would It Look? (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Love islands, each is a little world unto itself. On the Mediterranean ones there isn't much mud, and what they most feared were the Saracen pirates probably, who captured, enchained and enslaved. Agree with Keith about there being impediments and joys, but only going for the summer the joys are far more than the impediments. Great writing.

Jennifer

Comment is about Islander (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Nice one! Scent can definitely bring back memories, bad and fantastic! Liked 'foray into fragrances'.

Jennifer

Comment is about Smeared (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Really impressive piece of writing! Describes so well what is happening to so many,(too many) families, going from the first shcoked reaction, tring to find some comfort and reassurance, then yielding your anxiety .............. Hope that the 'healing hands' can work for you and yours.

Jennifer

Comment is about The Virus comes home (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

For me, your best so far Raquel.
And a fitting tribute to a wonderful poet. ?

Comment is about E.D (blog)

Original item by Raquel Lacayo

You're welcome Keith - a bit balmy I know but I enjoy a bit of surrealism. An interesting concept is the naked light bulb , staring at it might affect your eyesight!

Ray

Comment is about THE TOWN CLOCK (blog)

Original item by ray pool

You style of writing poetry has a quality I have not seen before and I am impressed by what I read. To produce a poem like this must require deep emotional thought.

Keith

Comment is about Scars Of A Mother (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

I agree with Adam this poem has a powerful quality and deep in its message.
Well crafted.
Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about Hold On (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

John Doe - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org › wiki › John_Doe
"John Doe" and "Jane Doe" (for females) are multiple-use names that are used when the true name of a person is unknown or is being intentionally concealed.


Name is intentionally kept a secret in this case.

Comment is about Let Me In (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

I was born on an island and have lived for some time on two other islands in different parts of the world. This poem speaks of the impediments and joys of island life. An interesting read.
Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about Islander (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Thank you Adam.

Comment is about Hold On (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

The rack and a naked light bulb would keep it on time.
I really liked this. Very unusual
Keith

Comment is about THE TOWN CLOCK (blog)

Original item by ray pool

This poem borders on the genre of surreal poetry of which I am a great fan. It is very descriptive and merits a second if not third reading.

Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Nail Polish (blog)

Original item by M3RK

Aisha,

This poem should boost the self confidence of most readers. It is brimming with optimism and has a clear message.

Thank you for this
Keith

Comment is about Stay Strong (blog)

Original item by Aisha Suleman

Thank you for your comment!! I really appreciated it : )

Comment is about jezzalee (poet profile)

Original item by jezzalee

I feel the same about my girlfriend Rachel. Yet I have a new love. But I will always love Rachel.

Comment is about Asteroid (blog)

Original item by Clive Culverhouse

Thanks for the likes folks.

Comment is about The Snow Folks' Christmas Party (blog)

Original item by julie callaghan

Thank you for the Like & comment M.C. Appreciated.
And Tony, Aisha, Stephen, & J.D. for the additional likes!

Comment is about A Ghost Of Christmas Past (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

This poem is much appreciated Lucas. Your writing has power, well done

Comment is about Hold On (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

Oh my goodness she must be terrified of your constant knock,
And reading your poem, out of her mind she will block.
The passion and destruction is taking over your mind,
Write something different and to her be kind.

Jane Doe was a young girl murdered in 1976

Comment is about Let Me In (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

It is just that Jane Doe is a term I understood is used when they find a dead body and can't identify who it is yet.?

Comment is about Let Me In (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

? No, it's all love no murder.

Comment is about Let Me In (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

I've heard of poor souls turning in their graves before, but this is a first for getting out and chipping at their gravestones!

Comment is about A grave spelling error ! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Is this one supposed to be about a stalker who is intending to murder the resident female? If so, then it tells the theme effectively - but if not, not.

Comment is about Let Me In (blog)

Original item by Lucas Chihinga

Beautiful imagery x

Comment is about An unexpected gift (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

I wish I was an elfen queen , spreading light across the world and speaking in magical tongues and hiding hobbits in my kingdom xx

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

I like the name Poetica. I’ve sat in many classrooms and workshops where aspiring poets attempt to interpret meaning from poems. It’s fascinating and sometimes exhausting, but that’s part of the process and it’s true for me too that sometimes I don’t understand what my muse is trying to say, but I write it down anyway. Good piece that made me think!

Comment is about Ars Poetica (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

A poem of considerable depth, and well worth reading on more than one occasion.

Enjoyed.

P

Comment is about The Brothers Death (blog)

Original item by Clive Culverhouse

I'm not entirely certain that I've understood the poem properly, but I like what I think it means. I'm imagining that lightning might strike quite a few times in the same place, and I have to feel relaxed about possibly not understanding the full or true meaning of the poem since the poet might not either.

Comment is about Ars Poetica (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

Hi Aviva,

Thank you for your interest. It's light verse of course, but there is more than a grain of truth in it, as with most things).

Chris

Comment is about A Paean For Pensive People (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Hi Stephen,

Thanks for your interest in this piece. Sometimes one's imagination looks and sounds authentic in verse.

Chris

Comment is about Atonement (blog)

Original item by Chris Hubbard

Very pictorial, Jennifer. I like the image of purple clouds as bruises.

Comment is about An unexpected gift (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Nice understatement, Stephen. It leaves each of us the licence to picture what it is about.

Comment is about Mourner (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

I have learnt you can have sex with anyone its easy , man or woman . But to love someone is a completely different ball game . Love hurts sex is just sex .

Comment is about Wanting True Love (blog)

Original item by J.D. Bardo

what is our eternal home . Is it the womb or the stars in the heavens .

Comment is about Not Long Enough Be Death (blog)

Original item by Clive Culverhouse

You write beautifully but it haunts me this poem, you remind me of the war poet Wilfred Owen

Comment is about The Brothers Death (blog)

Original item by Clive Culverhouse

Tatted Heart is amazing and I feel like Black Bodies needs to see the world. You are a beautiful writer and your work is definitely special ?

Comment is about M3RK (poet profile)

Original item by M3RK

Thanks Jennifer, I suppose it is a little bit bitter but lemons have their place and they have their beauty.

J. x

Comment is about Lemons (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

So, MC, you voted for
what relationship with Northern Ireland?
what agreement on fishing?
What tariff arrangements?
what arrangement on labour movements?
what arrangements on competition rules with the EU?
workers' rights, the environment, state subsidies etc?
who would referee disputes between Britain and the EU?
if you know what you voted for on these issues you'd better let the Government know, because they don't.
The reality is you voted for an ill-thought out wish. Not a plan.

Comment is about YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

aww thank you so much! i know my stuff can be a little gloomy, but as i am making my way to the light at the end of my tunnel, so does my writing. i'm so glad you liked it ?

Comment is about let go (blog)

Original item by jezzalee

Sorry JC - but you're well off the mark. We leavers knew just what
we were voting for and it wasn't about the money. After all, we were
told often enough that this was a once-only decision (so we had to be sure) - a fact blithely disregarded by those in the Remain ranks ever
since..

Comment is about YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Written with feeling and a true sense of what can be lost yet not forgotten. ?

Comment is about A Ghost Of Christmas Past (blog)

Original item by Stephen W Atkinson

Thanks, Stephen. Four years on from the referendum and Leave voters still don’t know what they’ve voted for.
I’ve been trying to get rid of my pig in the poke. I’m encouraged I might be able to flog it to them.

Comment is about YOU CAN'T ALWAYS GET WHAT YOU WANT (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Working the room with a will
Not wishing a living soul ill...? ?
Agree with Philipos. Leaving some interesting conjecture in its wake.

Comment is about Mourner (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

This is heart stopping and heart starting stuff.
I like very much how at first it worryingly seems as if you are thinking of letting go of yourself, perhaps even your life but then gloriously you are found 'rebuilding the heart which was stolen' and letting go only of whatever had troubled you before.

Comment is about let go (blog)

Original item by jezzalee