Thu 19th Mar 2020 22:53
I could if I wanted to
write a poem about that photo
the beached boat
the blue water cove
and that lone figure leaning
on the boat as if he stopped to
watch the time go by
or wait for the sunset
i could write a poem about it
but i'll leave that up to you
paint a poem!
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Thu 19th Mar 2020 22:50
you are too flattering.
I hardly know what to say.
thanks for the kind words and
for that beautiful photo.
or is it a painting?
Blue Sea, White shore.
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Tell you what I'll do Po
I'll send you several rolls
Via Virtual Air that LM use
LMS hey LOL
You then can clean yourself up
Virtually every time
Yep, I'm having great time here
Constructing virtual rhyme
Which travel to your 'puter
In virtual seconds flat
You got those rolls of paper yet?
The cat sat on the mat
He's lost the plot...
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Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I'm tearing my hair out
(It's tattered and torn)
Cos 50 draft poems
All want to be born
pick me...pick me...pick me...pick me...pick me...
pick me...pick me...pick me...pick me...pick me...
X40 more little pick me's....
You know the problem Cynth
I needs get away
Give my mind complete rest
But my neurons won't let me
They're nice, but damn pest
I'm doomed....
'What vulnerability in exposure.
But we don't care.
We risk it.'
So true Cynthia......
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Comment is about The Drive To Write (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thanks for the Like, Stephen.
Comment is about I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Beautiful poem, really enjoyed it. Agree absolutely with Keith.
Jennifer
Comment is about The drop of water that made the Silver Birch blush (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Hello Abdul! Thought your comment about Tuscany being my reward for working in Scotland, was really amusing! I do know what you mean! Actually I came out here at 21, having been foolish enough to marry an Italian at that age. I really love living in Italy, in spite of a few negative aspects, and which country doesn't have any? The climate is of course infinitely better with short winters, but lately the summers have been unpleasantly hot. I find India really interesting as a country, and wonder where you or your forbears come/came from?
Jennifeer
Comment is about Abdul Ahmad (poet profile)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
I'm TV glutted. Glad to be informed, but needing a 'mental break'.
Comment is about The Drive To Write (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thanks, MC. I do enjoy a good conspiracy theory, especially one which propounds Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are demons and that America has a “gay bomb”.
Comment is about I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Abdul,
You are 83 and I am close behind at 72. Our poetry, by virtue of our age and experience, will bring a great deal to this site. Evidently your poetic skills have been laid dormant or hidden for quite some time. Now is the time unleash your talent. I look forward to reading more of your work.
Keith
Comment is about Abdul Ahmad (poet profile)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Abdul,
This poem has the ability of being able to take the reader to where these events are unfolding and enter into the emotions involved. A clever piece of writing. The last line of the penultimate stanza refers to so many people in today's world.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Really _ the dead woman was her mother! (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
Hi David, my shoes have finally dried out and now I'm setting sail for other climes...
I've said it on your poems but I'll say it here too; one of my favourite joys of visiting WoL is getting the chance to see the world through your eyes. The way you capture things big and small in your poems is always such a pleasure to read.
Thank you!
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
Was great fun. I'm used to doing Skype and facebook calls for my Podcast series Spoken Label but a group one was something very new but very enjoyable. Worth other people exploring it certainly the way things are at the moment.
Comment is about Sale Write Out Loud's virtual poetry night points the way forward (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
JC - check Bilderberger/ dress rehearsal for global control while
you're online. ?
Comment is about I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
The reality is combined with the poetical to fine effect in these lines.
Close by as I write is a photograph of my maternal uncle Ernest
Valentine Venner - in shirtsleeves, hands thrust in the pockets of
riding breeches, gazing steadfastly at the early 20th century camera lens with all the seriousness of youthful military maturity....soon to die
in combat in WW1. He is that reminder that we are all due to die in
one way or another.
Comment is about ISOLATING THE SELF (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Lines that cross the boundaries of emotion in their depiction of
cruel loss.
We are always alive when we are in the thoughts of someone else.
Comment is about A Silver Framed Photograph (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
I bet his eyes were watering anyway!!
Good clean fun of an Aussie sort. ?
Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Don't let something 'different' make you skeptical of posting Hannah. This is how you grow. Trying new things, pushing boundaries.......doesn't matter what others think
Comment is about This Is Our War (blog)
Original item by Hannnah
Yes Brian, our grits do come in
Various colours, grades
Fine for those with tender bums
All handcrafted made
Rough for outback horsemen
Who have a toughened bum
Their choice is usually jet black
Jet black ho ho hum
In Aus we are so lucky
With oodles of nice grit
To handcraft in all colours, grades
So hand we don't use it
?
Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18980)
Thu 19th Mar 2020 10:56
Good old Aussie spirit...grit and determination!
Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I'm grateful for your comments
Use only finest sand
Smoothing on the bottom
And better than one's hand
Of course if you are desperate
With no sand close at hand
What else can a poor fella use
................
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Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Coro's infected 'puter
It's gone and seized up ittttttt
Who is your curing doctor Do ?
This coro, little shittttt
See what this shit is doingggggg Dooooo
Should I go vaccinate?
What's that? there ain't one ready yet?
Maybe one year to waittttt
I think I'll throw computer out
Look what it's done to ittttt
Unless your doctor has a cure
This bloody little shitttttttttt
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Comment is about The cure!! (blog)
Thu 19th Mar 2020 10:46
Thank you all for your comments, they mean a great deal. I was initially sceptical about posting this because its slightly different to what I usually write. In answer to Mika's question, that was a typo, it should be "through" not "though".
Comment is about This Is Our War (blog)
Original item by Hannnah
Dan,
That must have been a grateful experience.
Good poem
Thanks
keith
Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Do.RoThy
Thu 19th Mar 2020 10:31
Thank you Philipos, that was wisdom free of cost. Hope my little self follows ?
Comment is about Et tu!! (blog)
Do.RoThy
Thu 19th Mar 2020 10:30
Yes buddy!! ?
Comment is about Wings!! (blog)
Do.RoThy
Thu 19th Mar 2020 10:29
Sounds like a fairytale!!?
Comment is about Earthling Evacuation (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Yep see you on planet poetry Po! Thanks for liking (:
Don I doubt Janet is going to want to hover over Earth for a while in that battered old spaceship of hers!
Good one Brian, I've given up chocolate for a while?
Vautaw, Thanks for liking, we definitely needs to beamed up, up and away from all this!
Comment is about Earthling Evacuation (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ah! Imitation the purest form of flattery. I’m surprised.
Comment is about Also Spake Samuel (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Philipos
Thu 19th Mar 2020 08:41
Sand ain't grand for wiping the you know what - take care Don. Keep up with your sense of humour - there's never been a better time for it. P ?
Comment is about Urge (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Two poets have heard Samuel's message
And also have heard Samuel's story
Whateveritissamwastryingtosay
It wasn't 'bout young Jack-o-Nory
Unless I'm mistaken....
Comment is about Also Spake Samuel (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I could read your poems all day. Brilliant. ❤️?
Comment is about The voice of death, the voice of love and the voice of art. (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Philipos
Thu 19th Mar 2020 01:03
Cascading streams always seem to excite the mind - stir the soul - bring nostalgia to one's very eyes - what staggers me is that human water when passed by crew on space craft - has to be recycled because otherwise it is too heavy to carry - Tim Peakes who went up in one told me about it in his book - I'm looking for a volunteer to take up my slot if I am ever invited to go on such a mission in the future. Now where is my glass, I need to swill some tablets, here's to your very good health Don. Blessings P.
Comment is about Also Spake Samuel (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
M.C.,
Despite a grim backdrop I find this poem strangely encouraging.
Well done
Keith
Comment is about SELF-ISOLATION - going viral - sing along ! (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Thanx Po and Martin - glad you liked it - and thanks to others who 'liked' - I appreciate your interactions ?
Ian
Comment is about Event Horizon (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
of course it is Mark - my apologies - a combination of old age and not fully concentrating on what I'm doing - it seems to happen more often these days. I've edited accordingly
Ian
Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Can't hear any wisdom
Wisdom in my ears
All I hear is white noise
Coming down the years
Please don't fret there Samuel
No comments in your site
Your wisdom's so astounding
They don't know what to write
?
Comment is about Also Spake Samuel (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 18th Mar 2020 22:41
Would that be Mars in Slough?
Comment is about Earthling Evacuation (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
blip....blip
Stay off your planet?
Yes Janet.......
?
Comment is about Earthling Evacuation (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
I am a self icelater
I've started a new craze
It's going viral round the world
Yay! self icelater days
?
Comment is about SELF-ISOLATION - going viral - sing along ! (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Philipos
Wed 18th Mar 2020 20:24
Hi D. I echo Po's, and the other responses. If you keep going down the same path you will never end up in a different direction. There is a secret room where exciting poetry is stored. I think it is called the brain, but negativity just sucks and never benefits anybody, not one - and less still the writer. Only you possess the answer to your loss and where to find your compass for a better bearing. No one else can do that for you - and I am only trying to be kind. May your future quests bring happiness unbounded. You can do this if you really try, try, try. But constant negativity kills the soul and daunts your many friends on WriteOutLoud who would want you to be more joyful in these already challenging times. I wish you every success in your quest to find a better path. P. ?
Comment is about Et tu!! (blog)
When I first read these words I thought......how true.
Well done
Thank you, Keith
Comment is about The Range of Belief (blog)
Original item by Telescope
Ha ha, Po. I’ll skype him.
Comment is about I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Do.RoThy
Wed 18th Mar 2020 18:34
I'm lost and stranded
Searching my path
Obscurity around
Blurring my vision
Hoping someday
I can fly or run
Comment is about Et tu!! (blog)
You’re probably right, MC. I’ll take the advice of John Down the Pub.
Comment is about I HAVE SEEN THE FUTURE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
victoriavautaw@gmail.com
Thu 19th Mar 2020 23:46
Thanks for the smile and comic relief in this much too serious time. Who would have ever thought that the world would be hoarding toilet paper?!
Comment is about I'LL BEAT THIS VIRUS WITH TOILET ROLLS (blog)
Original item by John Coopey