Think of it like a bobby walking the beat.
You never know how many folk see and feel better for it - without
the need to rush up and tell you!

Comment is about Why Bother (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Pleasing in its simplicity without being mawkish.

Comment is about Lockdown Wall (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

This sums up pretty much how I feel too. But I think that you're
pushing it a bit in the last verse. You're still a veritable youngster
in the older age bracket!

Comment is about I'M REALLY ENJOYING THIS LOCK-DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks to the kind folk who 'liked' this poem ?

Thank you Ray and Jennifer - I'm glad you picked up on the layout as that was the task within the prompt - to use an unfamiliar or difficult line spacing.
I thought it captured that real struggle we have with language when speech is taken away from one party. I'm really pleased you liked it - your comments meant a lot to me
Thanks
Ian

Comment is about Some Words (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

An inspiring read. Thank you and well done. I agree with all the comments.
The last line is lovely (even though I might have said "Warmed more by people than sunshine". That's not to criticise at all, i'm just always wondering how these things might or might not be done)

Comment is about Lockdown Wall (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Wow, Simon this is great. It's not often I get to the end of a poem and have to go right back to the start and immediately read it through a second time. Just enough mystery and detail to make for a fascinating read. Brilliant.

Comment is about Ventilator Dreams (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Beautiful last line. All this lockdown and social distancing is alien to humans who are gregarious by nature.

Comment is about Lockdown Wall (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

A lovely piece Cynthia - warming in and of itself. ?

Comment is about Lockdown Wall (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Don't know what you talkin' 'bout?....

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Comment is about LOCK-DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You might recall, Don, that it was your good self who got into bother for your self-appointed role as site censor. A chacun son gout, as they say.

Comment is about LOCK-DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The pros and cons of lockdown?
Coming from JC?
This will be quite interesting
I'm waiting anxiously

I hope it's clean and wholesome
For WOL's a family site
Don't wanna have the Thought Police
Descend on you and bite

Do ya?

?

Comment is about LOCK-DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks, MC. My next poem will critique the pros and cons of lockdown for me..

Comment is about LOCK-DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thank you so much, Jennifer.

Comment is about Peace and Love (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Hi Cynthia,

Thank you so much for your comment under my profile and Im glad u like my new poem.? looking forward to hear more from you.. and it's so great to know you are related to twins, Im one of twins ?

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I cannot add any more to Michael's response Jennifer

'So sad. but beautifully written'

Comment is about Loved to Death (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

So sad. but beautifully written.

Comment is about Loved to Death (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Oh dear I can't my footy see
(The flying ball I mean)
I'll have my pie and pint by telly
Watching in between..

....Reality shows.

Poor effort poet.....

What?....

?

Comment is about Pie and Pint Cancelled (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Adam - thankyou for your like..a different take on the virus....

Comment is about Said the Lion to the Pig (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Cheers Greg itsjustmedownhere Hannah and Stephen
for your likes.

Comment is about Pie and Pint Cancelled (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

MC you've presented
Another side of coin
Animals all lost-like
Altogether join

Where are all your fingers?
Pulling us, cows moo
You've gone and done the dirty
Left us in the poo

Sheep and sheep-dogs in a tizz
Don't know what to do
Please come on back you humans
Choogaloogaloo


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Comment is about Said the Lion to the Pig (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks Greg I am a big Stockport County fan and this season would have been a massive push to get back into the football league.
The pints I miss more the pies!

Comment is about Pie and Pint Cancelled (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Hannah yes I like your comment
Roar!...Roar! ...Roar!
Please keep reading poet Don
More...more...more

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Yours is coming MC

Comment is about Said the Lion to the Pig (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

A definite dash of Ogden Nash!
Yeah - get out more. Just as long as it's not too close to me! ?

Comment is about LOCK-DOWN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Provocative positioning destined to obtain a response.. That said....
Poetry can be - without being flip,
A platform for an ego trip.

Comment is about A MAN LIKE ME (blog)

Original item by ray pool

But -
Cows are in a right old muddle
Gathered together in a huddle;
Soft eyes pained and gently pleading
For relief from milkies'' finger-kneading
While sheep and sheep dogs
Are clearly confused,
Over-looked and under-used;
No human hand to offer order
To woolly wanderers and collies (border) ?.

Comment is about Said the Lion to the Pig (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

How tragic Jennifer - some situations are inexplicably difficult to handle. Blessings to the responders having to deal with it - some memories never go away. Blessings. P

Comment is about Loved to Death (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

A very welcome mental footprint.

Hannah

Comment is about A MAN LIKE ME (blog)

Original item by ray pool

This is great !
The other side of the Virus, the cleaner air, the safer animals.
Really enjoyed this.

Hannah

Comment is about Said the Lion to the Pig (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Brilliantly described.
They see it all, when seeing very little.

Hannah

Comment is about Doctor's Appointment (blog)

Original item by d.knape

The tension builds in this poem in such a way that you know something is going to happen. Something, unexpected, yet suspected.
Tragic, sadly these things do happen.
A memorable one.

Hannah

Comment is about Loved to Death (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Thank you Poemagraphic.Po.

Comment is about Goal directed pursuit (blog)

Original item by Jasmine k.

Who ate all the pies? No one really cares now, do they? I have to confess that I'm not missing it as much as I thought I would.

Comment is about Pie and Pint Cancelled (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Lovely fusion of nostalgia, regret and mortality. One of your finest, MC. One of the Empire’s greatest gifts to the world. ( Cricket, that is. Not you).?

Comment is about LEATHER ON WILLOW (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

True, true Nigel. Funny times with the world at the moment. Thanks for the comment buddy.

Thanks also to Itsjustmedownhere and Alive_sunflower for the likes. I almost didn't share this poem for reasons I am sure you can work out for yourself.

Comment is about Temporary Freedom (blog)

Original item by Andy N

Great poem for now, when we are all stressed and at least worried if not downright frightened. Warm and comforting

Jennifer

Comment is about Peace and Love (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Lovely poem, the title really does bring back the scent of mown grass and the click of the ball on the bat. Must confess used to go to cricket matches to please a boyfriend, and also for the teas!

Liked this. Jennifer

Comment is about LEATHER ON WILLOW (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Short and to the point. The important thing is to realise why they always do this! Jennifer

Comment is about Oh Ego (blog)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

Do I take it you're saying that posting on WOL is the a last resort for those who have never been anything, Ray? Liked this anyway!!!!

Jennifer

Comment is about A MAN LIKE ME (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Lovely dry humour! Really enjoyable
Jennifer

Comment is about Digging (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Sad, but we all have /know someone like this. Agree with Ray that the layout is very clever and makes us almost participate in the growing dismay. Great writing.

Jennifer

Comment is about Some Words (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

John - Bands in the Mall - maybe one day eh? Thanks. P

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Speaks volumes Ian. Very moving I must say. The layout looks right and highlights the disconnection . The whole experience such a minefield and has to be borne with stoicism and care.

Ray

Comment is about Some Words (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

think Facebook, Mark Zuckenberg,
Imperial highness
controlling all thought and speech.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

You is smart, you is kind, you is important

Comment is about Who Am I? (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

Well done putting together two of my favorite pastimes. Thanks for sharing this.

Comment is about Digging (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Glad you liked it Hannah - I guess everyone has their favourite beach/sea spot ? somewhere to wind down in the sun and just let the waves roll in ? thanks for commenting
Ian

PS - thanks to everyone for the 'likes' I appreciate it

Comment is about Third Beach (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Simon, interesting juxta positioning of events - enjoyed. I think many old ruins hereabouts may thank WOL for a sense of escapism during this prolonged period of self isolation and lockdown. ?

Comment is about Digging (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Lovely piece?


You are unique, carefully constructed
You are a wonder,many dare to explore
You are a dreamer, a visionary
Most of all you are the authentic you, so live your best

Comment is about Who Am I? (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

Such a beautiful piece, well expressed. ❤️

Comment is about Who Am I? (blog)

Original item by Jordyn Elizabeth

A beautiful poem, filled with hope and grace.

Hannah

Comment is about Still Believe in Love (blog)

Original item by Michael Triandam