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Don Matthews

Fri 17th Apr 2020 09:27

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John Coopey

Fri 17th Apr 2020 09:24

Hard to believe, I know, Don.

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Don Matthews

Fri 17th Apr 2020 09:18

I can't believe you were John
An awkward little cuss
The apple of his mother's eye
He was, to her, no fuss

I could go on. But I won't....

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John Coopey

Fri 17th Apr 2020 09:06

MC - Take it from one who has spent their entire life being awkward, politically, socially, professionally - it is good right now to comply.

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Don Matthews

Fri 17th Apr 2020 04:31

I wonder if she parties?....

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 17th Apr 2020 00:54

Thanks for the comments and the likes, If we have to be kept apart
then why not choose "The Sunny Side of The Street"! ?

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 17th Apr 2020 00:44

The cockney "Cheers, me old China" has just achieved a new
resonance in today's world of great expectations and limited common
consultation. Just when Hauwei - a word uncomfortably close to "how" and "why" -
is featuring prominently in this brave new global world! We may comply with what we are told to do but we should never cease
asking questions about the how and why!.

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John Coopey

Fri 17th Apr 2020 00:34

Thanks, Graham.
I don't like to get too type-cast, Don.

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Fri 17th Apr 2020 00:05

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Don Matthews

Thu 16th Apr 2020 23:33

So good....

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Don Matthews

Thu 16th Apr 2020 23:24

SO good Tom.........

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Nigel Astell

Thu 16th Apr 2020 23:23

Thanks glad I made you laugh

what was so good about our session is when main picture of the poet speaking changed to another - - - sometimes it showed an empty chair maybe they could not wait for the break!

N

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Don Matthews

Thu 16th Apr 2020 23:16

Tough luck Hugh.....

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Don Matthews

Thu 16th Apr 2020 23:12

Well done Hugh....

Wise words MC.....

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Don Matthews

Thu 16th Apr 2020 23:05

This is so unlike you John. But so good.....

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Don Matthews

Thu 16th Apr 2020 22:58

This Lucy sounds a nice girl Nigel....

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Nigel Astell

Thu 16th Apr 2020 22:50

Bring on Lucy!

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<Deleted User> (17847)

Thu 16th Apr 2020 22:38

Neat, sweet and clever. Nice one Joe.

LS

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Graham Sherwood

Thu 16th Apr 2020 22:33

I think you just about got it all in there JC Well done, nice piece of work.

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Starfish

Thu 16th Apr 2020 19:31

Wise words M C Newberry. Things have changed a lot since we were teenagers though.

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Starfish

Thu 16th Apr 2020 19:27

Ha ha very funny.

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Stephen Gospage

Thu 16th Apr 2020 17:38

A lovely poem. What a pleasure to read, and to enjoy.
Great stuff.

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Lorraine Settanni

Thu 16th Apr 2020 17:02

so BRAVE of you to surrender to your gift. thank you

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Philipos

Thu 16th Apr 2020 16:38

Greg, PIPS - glad you liked and what a plucky chap for sure. P. ?

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M.C. Newberry

Thu 16th Apr 2020 16:15

Motivation takes many forms and the magic appears.

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Greg Freeman

Thu 16th Apr 2020 15:17

Inspirational, Tom!

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Ian Whiteley

Thu 16th Apr 2020 14:16

thanx for the kind comments lads - Sweet are my favourite band of all time (still) and I've bought all their singles, albums, books, gigs - still going strong (Although only the lead guitarist is still playing) but they do still sound great.
Terrible way for Brian Connolly to go - you're right - and he did live in Hayes along with Mick Tucker (drums).
A lot of the music was naff - but still better than 90% of the auto-tuned rubbish in the charts today ?
I touched on some of the glam traits in an earlier piece (similar style and a bit of crossover) but if you fancy listening to how I changed that earlier poem into a glam song - follow the link ?
Thanks again for commenting ? x
https://thecrowsofalbion.bandcamp.com/track/children-of-the-glamned

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keith jeffries

Thu 16th Apr 2020 12:59

Tom and Jon,
Thank you for your comments
Keith

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thu 16th Apr 2020 12:40

Hi, Isobel!!!

I seriously wondered about sharing this poem. It makes me look a bit of an arrogant monster. But that wasn't 'it' at all. I felt such empathy with the young man, respect for him, and sincere caring about him.

Religious leaders of any kind are firstly just 'people'. A Scottish minister I knew was a brilliant Bible scholar, steeped in theology and world history. Every Sunday morning and evening, each sermon was mentally and emotionally charged. Bible Studies sparkled with challenge and conflict. I absolutely loved every session that he conducted. I respected him wholly. He was my 'hero'. He was.

And then he was fired! He was 'unsuitable' to the daily 'needs' of the congregation, not enough 'softness', the pat phrases. And it was a congregation of predominantly university graduates!

I was shocked, even angry, but mostly shocked. I sure had a lot to think about. Still thinking.

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Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thu 16th Apr 2020 11:55

Re: April Collage poem. Nigel, you are so funny!

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keith jeffries

Thu 16th Apr 2020 10:43

Hannah.

Thank you, as always, for your kind comment.

Keith

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keith jeffries

Thu 16th Apr 2020 10:41

Hannah,

Thank you for you comment. it is much appreciated.

Keith

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<Deleted User> (18118)

Thu 16th Apr 2020 08:14

Brilliant writing.
I gained a lot from reading this.

Hannah

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Jeannot

Thu 16th Apr 2020 01:16

Cosmic,

Keep dancing with it, it will not kill you

Nice poem

Jeannot

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Don Matthews

Wed 15th Apr 2020 23:48

Glad you stopped to read Scroll Greg and got deep meaning from it.

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Don Matthews

Wed 15th Apr 2020 23:46

Glad you stopped to read Scroll Stephen and got deep meaning from it.

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Don Matthews

Wed 15th Apr 2020 23:34

Communication, communication, communication

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Don Matthews

Wed 15th Apr 2020 23:04

You have a way at pulling the emotions Mika....

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Wed 15th Apr 2020 22:46

An exciting era, though to be honest a lot of the music was a bit naff.

I worked for three record companies from 1974 - 1981. EMI, United Artists and WEA. Not on the glamour side, I was more production and distribution, but nevertheless rubbed up against some of the glam rockers of the day, hardly recognisable without their woad. I left the business as punk and ska were at their height.

Sweet - the lead singer was Brian Connolly. The band rented a house for a while near Heathrow Airport. Brian and another guy (not a band member) chatted up my sister and her mate in a pub in Hayes Town and drove them home, so I met him in my Mum's front room. He came from quite a humble background, Glasgow I think.

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Jon Stainsby

Wed 15th Apr 2020 21:36

Thank you, Hannah, Liam and Lorraine.

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Abdul Ahmad

Wed 15th Apr 2020 20:32

Hannah

Thank you for your positive criticism of this poem.

Abdul Ahmad

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keith jeffries

Wed 15th Apr 2020 20:31

Leon,
Thank you for your comment.
Keith

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<Deleted User> (18118)

Wed 15th Apr 2020 20:16

Meaningful, emotional, great writing.

Hannah

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<Deleted User> (18118)

Wed 15th Apr 2020 20:09

The lovely song of rain, Natures lullaby.

Hannah

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<Deleted User> (18118)

Wed 15th Apr 2020 20:07

Beautiful.
Takes us to a scene, a place, full of vivid imagery.

Hannah

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jennifer Malden

Wed 15th Apr 2020 18:45

Thanks for the comment on H&M Don! From what the gossip mags say Episode 3 won't be far off! I suppose one could admire them for saying they want to be financially independent, even if I gather it is Prince Charles who is coughing up large sums to keep up their lifestyle. It just seems a pity about the family bust up, and I would think he might be a little lost in Hollywood after the novelty value has worn off. Let's hope I'm wrong.

Jennifer

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John Coopey

Wed 15th Apr 2020 17:58

Cracking lyric, MC. I assumed the 3rd “verse” would be the middle bridge (different form and all that). Audio is a must.

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Nigel Astell

Wed 15th Apr 2020 17:33

Each port of call
shut down
might be longer
than one day.

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Nigel Astell

Wed 15th Apr 2020 17:20

Please Do Not Disturb

Placed discreetly upon
my hotel room
when I am
not writing poetry!

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Wed 15th Apr 2020 17:18

one ballroom blitz of a poem Ian! I forget the lead singers name now but I would not wish the terrible way he suffered from alcoholism on my worst enemy.

In the meantime-ROCK ON BIG GUY!

LS

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