Note -
The EU (masquerading as "Europe") likes to flex its political muscles
It's merely a question of whether you want the UK run by Brussels?

Comment is about The Ballad of Brexit (blog)

Original item by mike booth

Denial is incorrect. Ironically, Australia is a primary exporter of
coal. But I'm old enough to remember the initial reports of this
ongoing crusade, starting with the reports of the "expanding"
ozone hole above the Antarctic, about as distant from the effect
of human industry as can be imagined - blamed on CFCs from
refrigerators. No reference to the extensive volcanic emissions in the area or elsewhere, or their presence beneath and above the sea across the world. Things have gathered pace since with the
global media involved - always keen to extend its reach and
influence. Its current fascination with young Greta Thunberg is a
good example: note the total absence of any information about
just who is funding her travels and her absences from school as
spreads the word. That omission can only engender questions in
balanced thinking. And that brings to mind a warning of yesteryear
- to follow the money. When billions are earmarked for the
"fight", it is rational to enquire about the hows, whys and whos.
By all means let us do ALL we can to clean up our act - wherever
we live - but let us keep our heads. By the way, the ozone hole
above the Antarctic has shrunk again - says NASA. The how and
why aren't explained. .
Happy New Year to us all !

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks Danny and Jeannot for the likes ?

Comment is about The Truth Is Sadness (blog)

Original item by Tom

The Electric Chair - Thanks for looking in Don - no - not the neckline of the pretty dental nurse - the poem of course - mind you …. ?

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

Original item by Don Matthews

Eff?... Trevor suggests I go in the local Christmas panto. It might help me lose some weight.

Good suggestion Trevor. It never occurred to me. I need to wake him up and get him out of his lounger first.

Wouldn't you know. He's gone back to sleep again...

Snore......

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Comment is about Irresolution (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Yawn's the word!

Comment is about I've Just Got a Shock About Santa (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thale?

Yes Don?

It's Santa Graham again!

They've been telling me fibs. And he is a him.

Thankyou for restoring my belief system Graham......


Eff?.....

Yes luv?.....

That Graham has true Christmas spirit.......

WOLers are like that luv......

Is that sleigh bells I can hear?.....

No, it's the rollercoaster next door.....

I wish I could join them.......

Have you checked Tesco for anti-rollercoaster sickness pills yet luv....

No, it's an effort. Yawn.....

Comment is about I've Just Got a Shock About Santa (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Sheesh! you sound in a bad way over there Mike.....

You don't mention cappuccino's off the menu. Thalia (my Muse of Mirth) drinks Earl Grey (sips ladylike from a china teacup). How British can you get? Seems she's safe. My coffee could be on the iffy list.....

We wait and see what comes out in the wash.....

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Comment is about The Ballad of Brexit (blog)

Original item by mike booth

I can recommend Slimming World!

Comment is about Irresolution (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Thankyou all for your comments and likes. They encourage me to stay on the good edge of my knife.......

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

We have real nice Spaniards here
They use their garden rollers
For doing job it's meant for
Flattening out dumb WOLers

I shout lotsa beers. They search out other WOLers......

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Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

We don't buy biscuits or cakes, which is an issue when visitors come as we have nothing to offer them. But needs must. The one biscuit rule soon became two or three and the pounds slowly went on.

Christmas however is a complete binge!

Comment is about Irresolution (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

“God bless us, every one”, Trevor.

Comment is about AWAITING A LEADER (A CHRISTMAS CAROL) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A Spaniard said hola
to a man with bi-polar
as he ran him down
with a garden roller

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Mind? You hear what MC said
Don't matter where you are
You make them happy with your stuff
(10,000 miles? Not far....)

Ain't technology grand....

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Clever verse MC....

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Let's face it, without coal the UK would not be where it is today. And we would probably have frozen to death.

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

M.C., you sound as if you are still in denial about the burning of fossil fuels being the principal cause of climate change.

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Bah, humbug - eh? ?
Good one JC.

Comment is about AWAITING A LEADER (A CHRISTMAS CAROL) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Sorry I can't find a way on my PC to upload the song itself.
Po - thanks for the reply to my email sub. - and glad you enjoyed it.

Comment is about WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES AROUND (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

“Away with the mangy”. Stop it, MC. That’s too good. It shows me up.

Comment is about AWAITING A LEADER (A CHRISTMAS CAROL) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Don -
Whether up with the angels
Or down with the devils,
Let your mind never mind
As it gives pleasure at all levels!
....................................................
Merry Christmas to you "down under"...but rarely, it seems, either "down" or "under" in your blogs. Keep at it!

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Away with the mangy!! Political posy matched to the carol that
brings to mind "dog in a manger". Keen-edged stuff as usual
from this reliably inspired source. In the meantime...let's wish
ourselves - everyone - a happy and prosperous New Year!.

Comment is about AWAITING A LEADER (A CHRISTMAS CAROL) (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Too much seriousness gets boring.....silliness makes us happy and smiling. Thanks Donny dear!!

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I gotta get it out
Up and on a page
Life is catching up on me
I'm reaching ripe old age

Pen you are my knife, my sword
Dig deep and bring it out
Scribe it on the page for all
Tell all what I'm 'bout

I want to leave some legacy
How I spent my time
Making WOLer Coasters
And poetry sublime

Come my pen and show all
What poet I can do
I'm just a lowly one you know
Riding kangaroos

(See how 'silly' my mind gets sometimes. Thalia's giggling. Do and Ruth are smiling. I'm sure Po's smiling behind his mask. You're making them happy, mind. That's important. Keep writing......)

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

A word in your ear,have a great Christmas and a happy new year.

Comment is about The gift of words (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Your pen will always be your greatest sword whether in writing poetry or just getting a few things out of your head and on to a page

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Interested in my silliness.

I attended the School of Silliness. Was a few years behind Spike Milligan, I got Pass Grade 3, He topped the School. (Went on to make lotsa money. I'm still destitute)

Make a bit of pocket money constructing theme parks and rollercoasters. Puts food on the table and tit-bits for Fido. Be thankful for small mercies I say. Fido agrees,,,saying woof......

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Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Interested in roller coasters?

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

You continue to impress me with your work Jason. And I enjoy the clever rhyming......


Jennifer - notice I have refrained from commenting......?

Comment is about Truth & Lies (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Jennifer, I think your computer's gone wonky again. This 'ofspending' is new to me. An orgy of it sounds interesting though. Let me know what it's like.....

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Comment is about WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES AROUND (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

I will be here always Do. For anyone who cares to take an interest.....if you know what I mean.

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Another fine poem I'll be reading as part of my effort on the Verse Aid Poem-a-thon, 8th February 2020.

Useful link: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/poets-for-the-planet

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Comment is about Rising Waters (blog)

Original item by Adam Whitworth

Another Great xmas One! Winter festival my .........!At that point It Is Just an orgy ofspending Jennifer

Comment is about WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES AROUND (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Great Writing! And how much Truth It contains.jennifer

Comment is about Truth & Lies (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Comment is about Truth & Lies (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Donny Dear, have no fear, whether your health is two edged or single edged sword....you are a poet great making us fall with laughter and giggles we slide forth our beds and chairs, like humpty dumpty we have a laughter fall....
Don is a jack and ben (not jill) at times, that's what he feels, cz of mood swings and some psycho analysis.... We love you with your swings and wings and together we enjoy the joyous strings.
You have supported us at such times when life turned a gloomy cry, your poems and comments uplifted our spirits really high...we need you, hope you know that. We miss you, hope you realize that. Hope you will always be there for us, supporting us....for your support is all I actually have.
I need you...hope you will alwaysbe there.

Comment is about Governed by a Two-Edged Knife (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thankyou all for your comments. I am now basking in the cool......

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

The lightning factor has to be considered, of course. Along with the
other effects of the sun on the goings-on in the atmosphere - not
least its part in the great storms over the oceans as rising heat and
cold have a face-off that sees the tumultuous turbulence arrive to
create forces that make nuclear weapons appear puny. I note
that the UK Liberal Democrats were talking of placing £100 billion towards dealing with climate change. Notwithstanding such
financial implications, it would hardly be possible to use it to
control actions taking place on the surface of the sun that are
the most profound causes of activity (not forgetting volcanic eruptions around the world and BM's observation about a rapidly increasing population) affecting the global climate on a day to day basis. It is reported that disease kills more than all the conflicts in history and perhaps in itself has served as a controlling factor
till now. I say "till now" as the West has produced medical
advances that have reduced disease drastically and perhaps
this is a double-edged sword for the future of humanity and the
future of the world it depends on for survival.

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I came to WOL seeking intellectual interaction with clever minds and quick wit. I am pleased with what I am finding.

Yes Thalia, minds with a sense of humour also....

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Comment is about I Need a Raise (blog)

Original item by Joe Marcello

Interesting MC

Just read in the paper dry lightening strikes caused most. Weather conditions, land terrain? I'm not an expert in these matters.

Cause of another fire was spark from a motor accident.....

Was a massive effort by 10,000 volunteer firefighters. Sadly one dead. This is just the tip of the iceberg our leader says. Makes you wonder what's ahead......

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Droll - providing a welcome chuckle with the undoubted reality that
can be found in the words.

Comment is about I Need a Raise (blog)

Original item by Joe Marcello

I have looked in vain for the established report of the actual cause of
these fires at this particular time of the year in Australia. The rapid
spread resembles those in California, a coincidence that seems
to chime with human carelessness, exacerbated by a combination of
nature's responses; heat, wind and an excess of available inflammable tinder. Ironically, desert areas around the globe that
have long epitomised excessive heat and wind aridity do not face the
same burn/risk factor that has arrived at these forested locations with
such damaging results..

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Don - Eats - thankee. P. ?

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

Original item by Don Matthews

I must be getting flabby. Took me a few seconds to catch on Po.

Your caution - good to know....

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Comment is about I Need a Raise (blog)

Original item by Joe Marcello

So true...So sad.....

Comment is about Values (blog)

Original item by Rich

Thank you Don. Thinking of you in these difficult times in Australia.

Jeannot

Comment is about The dead of life (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

I like this Jeannot......

Comment is about The dead of life (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

Things can be done but people/governments are too greedy/selfish......what can a simple poet do?...just sigh in despair.....

Comment is about We Can’t Breath (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

Thanks, yes it’s not as if they didn’t know this was going to happen. Religious or not Revelation predicts the end of the world to happen in a gigantic fireball.

Comment is about We Can’t Breath (blog)

Original item by Rick Varden

My thoughts this Christmas are with everyone I know in Australia suffering due to the climate catastrophe. The world has to get together and deal with this problem right away, not argue about who pays what and who has a right to extract and burn even more fossil fuels. Nobody does!

Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews