“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!
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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
Do.RoThy
Sun 22nd Dec 2019 14:08
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
Do.RoThy
Sun 22nd Dec 2019 12:20
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
Do.RoThy
Sun 22nd Dec 2019 09:28
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
Philipos
Sat 21st Dec 2019 22:21
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
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
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
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 21st Dec 2019 13:21
Almost no-one mentions overpopulation when talking about climate change (I know you do Don) but it has to be a major cause. Quadruple the world's population over a relatively short timescale and you quadruple the demand for fuels and you quadruple the pollution etc etc
The major religions of the world actively encourage their followers to produce more and more children, not least to outbreed their rivals.
Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Detect it and inform me..
Thanks for reading..
Comment is about MURDER WHICH WAY! (blog)
Original item by Chinwendu C.E Rays
Sat 21st Dec 2019 12:27
The wisdom of mothers
more
than all the philosophers
in the world.
Comment is about Things My Mother Taught Me (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Do.RoThy
Sat 21st Dec 2019 11:40
Do.RoThy
Sat 21st Dec 2019 11:35
Donny dear......that was a clever write......n yes Po do go.....rhymes well!!
Comment is about Hopes renewed!! (blog)
Do.RoThy
Sat 21st Dec 2019 11:34
Indeed Po......come along Po dear!!!
Comment is about Hopes renewed!! (blog)
I'll be reading this poem 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
Comment is about The Pledge (blog)
Original item by Adam Whitworth
Philipos
Sat 21st Dec 2019 09:21
Seriously concerned about the situation you face out there where family members also live but as yet not in the affected zone. We get awful updates too not only about the humankind caught up in it all but the wildlife too. Healing thoughts to all. P. ?
Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I couldn't agree more.
Shame nothing really changes, despite best efforts.
It seems to me it was ever thus.
Comment is about We Can’t Breath (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Gosh Eth, Po's a good rhymer!.......Go. Do. Po.....but yes doesn't quite fit in for me...or does it?
I know you only went to kindy luv but let's see what you can do.....
I got to wake up first Eth......yawn
Fully awake sunshine?
Sorta pet.....here I sorta go.....(stifled yawn - scriptwriter insert)
My name is Ethel's Bertie
I am a pensioner
I suffer with my vertigo
I want to rollercoaster
clap...clap...clap....
Thankyou Eth......
That's Po luv......
And hear all that clapping in the distance?.....
Hang on. Where are my 'earing aids?.....
They're on you luv.....
Oh so they are......
That distant clapping is the Like-Minder Associates. They like you.....
Miss Bethel also likes me Eth......
I liked your rhyme also luv.......clap.....clap
(Thalia and Lucy here Po/Do. We think the scriptwriter might have got a bit carried away here. We apologise. His application to write for the Goons got rejected and he was turned down by Monty Python -couldn't do silly walks - pelvis fracture from ladda fall- Brits don't know talent when they see it. Anyhow thankyou for clapping Bert. He is happily back napping again. Dreaming of Miss Bethel no doubt....)
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Comment is about Hopes renewed!! (blog)
I never make silly comments about serious comments and serious poems Po. If I feel the tension needs breaking with some humour I might do so if you understand what I mean....
Comment is about I Was Wrong (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
While you're in snow and winter freeze
Watching sleds sleigh by
I'm just melting in the heat
I ask myself, now why?
Cos you chose to live on the wrong side of the planet.....
Oh?....Is that why?
You enjoy your Christmas amid falling snowflakes and a nice log fire and I'll enjoy mine in cool air-conditioned comfort amid kangaroos jumping by......
Happy Christmas
We still have a windup gramaphone complete with steel needles MC. Makes a good night's entertainment listening to music hall greats. Grandson asks can you still get replacement amplifier valves?.....
Comment is about WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES AROUND (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Humour pushes 'way the gloom
Into its own dark dark-lit room
Hey? you've left me out cries doom
I want to join my room-mate gloom
I'm pleased with this arrangement......
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Comment is about Humour (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Pity you can't claim it on medical benefits.....
Oh?...you need to be in a private health scheme?
Good to know......
Comment is about I Need a Raise (blog)
Original item by Joe Marcello
Do.RoThy
Sat 21st Dec 2019 06:37
Extremely meaningful!! Life is but a drop in the ocean of souls existence. Sip in and renew the energies n fulfill wishes, dreams and desires serene.
Comment is about God Rays (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
I like the double meaning of the title.
Comment is about I Need a Raise (blog)
Original item by Joe Marcello
Thankyou Lucy
You down double whiskeys like they're going out of style but you do a good job.
She says thankyou for selecting her from the huge number of applicants
Comment is about Scriptwriter (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
M.C. Newberry
Sun 22nd Dec 2019 15:19
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