Well done, Steve. You can just imagine the Daily Mail suddenly changing tack and trying to get an injunction!
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That's the way to do it, Nigel. Great season. Congratulations!
Comment is about Happy Hours for the Edgeley Faithful Extended (blog)
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I love this, Leon. It encapsulates the surrealist world of Spike, who, for all his flaws and daftness, was a comic genius.
"Next week, Hamlet on Ice. It helps to keep it fresh."
"Someone is screaming in agony. Fortunately, I speak it fluently."
Great memories and a totally original poem.
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in celebration of the fullness&richness of human life 🎈
Comment is about Flying Pollen (blog)
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Thanks for likes - Stephen, Manish, Tim & Hugh👍
Comment is about Celebrate St George's Day (blog)
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Thank your comment Helen, drinks are interesting like the people who drink them.
Comment is about Coffee the face (blog)
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Life truly does seem to speed up as one ages Helene,
As I age I seek contentment. A friend and I started our own religion (current membership 2) named the Pago-Buddhists.
Getting old is okay! if you don't try too hard.
A lovely piece by the way rightly attracting attention!
G
Comment is about Seasons of Life (blog)
Original item by Hélène
A beautiful emotive and poignant piece. Made me reflect in my Autumn years. 👍
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Hi Stephen- I was born in London of Irish parents, so being a Celt, patriotism is in my blood. Thanks for your feedback👍
Comment is about Celebrate St George's Day (blog)
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Very good, Tom. As a long-time non-resident, I'm always looking for the good side of England and it is there, if only in nostalgia. It's a shame that the public face is so dominated by right-wing boorishness
Comment is about Celebrate St George's Day (blog)
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Hi Greg - It is rather tongue in cheek. On reflection I should have put Waterloo instead of Hastings. One can live in hope lol. Thanks for your feedback👍
Comment is about Celebrate St George's Day (blog)
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I can't praise this too highly, Hélène. A beautiful, poignant poem.
Comment is about Seasons of Life (blog)
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I'm sure this poem is being ironic. You and I know, Tom, that any big celebration would only end in a punch-up. Thankfully it seems to have passed relatively peacefully. And, er, I don't think most of us regard Hastings as a glorious victory!
Comment is about Celebrate St George's Day (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
Thanks Landi,
I am not saying there haven't been times when I have lost heart and retreated from my conscience.
I used to practice my trade in an state of disconnection (which was difficult for me even then) I surpressed my emotions in order to survive both physically and mentally. I learned later in life that to live in such a state is damaging to some (not all) it depends on what you can live with in your head.
Consequently I slowly changed my attitude and awareness toward my own actions which opened a gate I can no longer close. It is a kind of awakening but also at times a curse.
David
PS, thanks for the likes folks.
Comment is about Strolling Players (blog)
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This is fantastic! I really enjoyed this, so much! Made me tear up a bit.
Comment is about Seasons of Life (blog)
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Absolutely Auracle, keep bringing on those cool and nice experiences. 😃
Comment is about The Magic in Mundane (blog)
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Thank you Graham. Coming from you, it means alot! Love.
Comment is about Back to nature. (blog)
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Happy Earth Day, Wild Woman!
Comment is about Wild Woman (22.) (blog)
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..to try to do our best with our talents to repair and improve is the best we can do...
I get it )
Comment is about Strolling Players (blog)
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Landi,
I've been on the wrong side often enough to know that mere participation hurts...that said I didn't watch from the sidelines, occasionally I even got it right.
Life is a bastard if you get involved...them's the breaks. When I eventually meet my bullet I'll be satisfied I lived to the almost full,
David.
Comment is about Strolling Players (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Thankyou Leon and Graham for your thoughts.
I confess the inspiration for this masterpiece comes from 2 sources. Firstly, a tv programme about swingers and second, a brilliant song called “Dogging” by a group of women called Fascinating Aida.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwg8a6sDxKc&pp=ygUYZG9nZ2luZyBmYXNjaW5hdGluZyBhaWRh
This inferior effort of mine is in fact a song based on their tune but makes a marvelous poem - nothing short of what you would expect from me!
And thanks for the Likes, Bethany, Leon and Auracle.
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Thank you so much for liking my poem Hugh. I really appreciate it.
Thank you
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Thank you Auracle & Mike for your kind, supportive words - Write Out Loud is such a great forum for lovers of words and wordplay.
Comment is about The Eternal Flame (blog)
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Thanks for sharing his bold humour to make us laugh Ruth 😎
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As I keep on telling you JC, Be careful what you wish for!!
I'm beginning to think we might need a separate category for your erudite creations!
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Original item by John Coopey
John
Hugh
Aisha
Holden
Manish
Bethany
while assuming and hoping that your appointments with Mr D are a long way off ( and mine isn't 😩 ) I might just have enough shroud ironing time in which to thank each of you 👍
Comment is about Countdown to coffins and cremations (blog)
Original item by leon stolgard
exactly who I am. thanks
Comment is about Getting in the Right Frame of Mind (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Precise and concise! A lovely sentiment in so few words!
Comment is about Back to nature. (blog)
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"We can and must resolve our hearts
to beat against their fade,
tis not for us to choose our part
in which the game is played."
Would any one of us not be remiss to claim foreknowledge of the reverberations of our actions, no matter how carefully planned they may be? Like whispers of butterfly wings...
..just doing a little reading here, nothing going into great detail regarding the specifics of that very momentous time in Romanian history when their King Michael announced that his nation would be switching to the side of the Allies in WWII..
Did he know what would come next?
If he did know, what else could he have done?
Was the nation merely victim to the currents of time and the overwhelming dynamics of a world in turmoil?
The path may not be straight but it is always forward...
PS
Really, I hesitate to comment at all on such heavy matters--so much damage done and I suspect words may only hurt.
Anyhow, I picked up a book I've been reading after coming across your post and the idea left me in a bit of a daze for a few moments. It's by no means a new idea, but it leaves me in awe whenever the connection becomes so clear.
Comment is about Strolling Players (blog)
Original item by David RL Moore
Thanks! I wanna be cool, create a nice experience. 😃 It's definitely a challenge in this modern world. But hey, why not. 😃
Good luck!
Comment is about The Magic in Mundane (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
Absolutely no denying that there isn't any shortages of unsung heroes, and I personally, have know plenty, who have gone and continue to go beyond the call of humanitarian duty, in all walks of life
never wanting of course to overlook, those prime and breath taking examples, that we see on tv on a daily basis, many, unjustifiably, paying the ultimate price,
( heavenly rewards methinks )
Bethany
Comment is about Against the background of a Winter Sky (blog)
Original item by Bethany Sallis
Absolutely it has impact, a simple act of kindness to a fellow human being you might not even know makes a difference.
Those for example who work in care environments who get paid a pittance when they could do something else for more, yet still they continue because they know the value of what they do.
Those who don't enter into the world of chasing wealth in materialism often do make a difference, so with respect I would say such actions do make a difference..the fact such tiny specks as us can do so is really what matters.
I think to deny that is probably to give up all hope, I won't do that.
David
Comment is about Against the background of a Winter Sky (blog)
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( with respect ) " might impact "
Utopian wishful thinking eh David? but oh! that it would!
thanks for the thought food Mr. M.
Bethany
Comment is about Against the background of a Winter Sky (blog)
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Thankyou for the Likes, Stephen, Aisha, Leon, Holden and Larisa.
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The recognition of our miniscule place in a huge universe is a perspective we should all focus on, it might impact how we behave toward each other and the planet.
That coupled with our ability to be a force for good no matter how small we are.
David
PS, all the above and the fact that I love trees and forests drew me to your idea.
Comment is about Against the background of a Winter Sky (blog)
Original item by Bethany Sallis
Thank you, Auracle. That is kind. What a cool profile picture you have!
Comment is about The Magic in Mundane (blog)
Original item by Rasa Kabaila
So much love your step by step, analogical comment, David.
Bearing in mind your comparisons, I think that having removed, lets say, all materialistic layers from various individuals, which probably amounts to the bulk of society anyway, one isn't likely to find much to write home about
( myself honestly included )
trust me! now, I'm left with a catless bag! 😁
Cheers, John, Holden, Manish Helene.
Bethany
Comment is about Against the background of a Winter Sky (blog)
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Love the repetitive 'my'.
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Original item by Greg Freeman
With dreams as guides
we play we try
to bend the time
we have left
like children we cry
for our desires
for anything
more than ourselves
Really enjoyed this poem, Robert.
Thank you
Comment is about Like Children (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Aisha,
Thank you so much for liking one of my poems. I'm very excited to read your work.
Thank you
Comment is about Aisha Suleman (poet profile)
Original item by Aisha Suleman
Hi Nigel!
I Hope you're keeping well.
Thanks so much for listening to our show yesterday, I'm glad that you enjoyed it and delighted that you got to hear your mate Andy it was a lot of fun for sure, glad that came across 😄
Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)
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Coffee is my preferred drink in the morning. The first sip is heavenly-- warm, rich, soothing. Due to insomnia, I switched to decaf when I worked at my desk job. When I retired and focused on all-day-long domestic chores (messy extended family!), I can happily drink the real thing in the morning. Thanks for the fun coffee bean poem, Rich Brew, even though you no longer brew! (lol) I always enjoy reading your comments to poems, Keith. Enjoy today's tea time, guys (I drink tea or soda (the latter very unhealthy!) in the afternoon).
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ZTK Space
Wed 24th Apr 2024 17:59
Had to put the name correctly.
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