This is intriguing David. I like the style and the feel. Reminds me of my mum calling me back from my adventure at the bottom of the garden as a child.
I’m left wanting to know about what was discovered.
Comment is about A Bell and a Boy (blog)
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I love this one Abdul. A gentle warning. Great stuff.
Comment is about Tempting smile (blog)
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Hi Keith, thanks for the message. All my favourite poets are incredibly reflective and able to put those memories and feelings (however vague) into affecting verse. Your bear poem actually got me thinking and directly inspired my piece ‘Tourist Trap’. Yes, the fountain pens are still flowing, despite my fancy new Mont Blanc I do keep flitting back to the more scalpel-like older one I have with a really fine nib. Carving the paper in half as much as writing, there’s something extra satisfying about that. Hope you’re well and great to read your recent posts. Cheers, Tom
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
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For your delectation and delight - 3rd verse added.
Comment is about LA VIE EN ROSE (blog)
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Philipos
Wed 10th Jun 2020 21:04
I think I know who you are talking about, or someone so like her. Enjoyed. P ?
Comment is about Tempting smile (blog)
Original item by Abdul Ahmad
MC - Her voice gives me a hard on. Tremulous power. This is another favourite of mine, Les Trois Cloches. We know it as Little Jimmy Brown.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVuKLxx-ETY
Kev - I am a polyglot.
And thanks for the Like, Hannah.
Comment is about LA VIE EN ROSE (blog)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 18:19
Obviously I'm only too willing to comply with the 2 meter rule, but the thought of queueing up outside Tesco with my gas meter under one arm and my electric meter under the other is not something I'm looking forward to.
Comment is about New Normal (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
John,
I didn't realize you were such a linguist (a cunning one at that)
The entente cordiale needs more like this
Comment is about LA VIE EN ROSE (blog)
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The first thing I did after hearing this (and grinning like a kid) was to press the ";like" button. Shades of "1060 and All That" - set to
music that matches it perfectly. A favourite recording from across the
Channel is Charles Trenet's "La Mer" but this famous ballad comes close in Piaf's version.
Comment is about LA VIE EN ROSE (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 15:20
Beauty in brokenness....may healing cover the hurt with beautiful recovery.
Comment is about Coy (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 15:18
This new normal is taking time to be a part of us. Situational write, apt n to the point.
Comment is about New Normal (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 15:16
Hahaha....good one. My poems are my emotions.
Comment is about Copyright (blog)
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Ha!
Moral for would be actors - don't look to the stage in the hope of a supporting role.
Comment is about Stage fright (blog)
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Haha, this is great Ian. You got a rare LOL from me at the line "And the only beach we’ll get this year / is next doors builders sand". Wish I'd written this.
Comment is about New Normal (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
An entertaining elucidation of the "now".,. Adapability is the only
requirement - adjusting to circumstances. The only concession I
make to the need to visit a cash machine is to wear gloves. Otherwise, the bank card is my currency of convenience and in
general I offer no "resistance to keeping a distance". ?
Comment is about New Normal (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Brilliant, just what I needed today.
Comment is about New Normal (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 11:46
Death of pain and suffering.....sad !!
Comment is about The Ballad of Mabel Jubb (blog)
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Thanks, Brian. And Kev for the Like.
Comment is about LA VIE EN ROSE (blog)
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Wed 10th Jun 2020 07:18
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Wed 10th Jun 2020 07:06
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Wed 10th Jun 2020 07:05
Wed 10th Jun 2020 04:17
John Coopey tries to take wing and fly from wooden steps.
He was airborne for 20 seconds before he fell into Mrs. Borden's
carrot patch. Unortunately, he survived.
(just kidding, just kidding.)
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
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Wed 10th Jun 2020 04:12
I wear a helmet and
a bullet-proof vest
at all times.
haha.
?
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 03:49
Simply an amazing write. So true. Words often bleed, if you see.
Comment is about letterbirds (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 03:46
Sometimes we need to apologize to ourselves for our own silly mistakes. Forgive yourself n restart. You will achieve.
Comment is about Untitled - 6 (blog)
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Wed 10th Jun 2020 03:45
<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 03:43
Extremely passionate. A heartfelt longing. Waiting is a sign of true love. God will make a way. Keep going.
Comment is about you are the one (blog)
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<Deleted User> (24283)
Wed 10th Jun 2020 03:41
It could be sung, such lovely words. I loved the depth of passion. Keep writing Joseph, let love finds it way poetically.
Comment is about In your eyes (blog)
Original item by Joseph Matondo
Don't think so, Ian. Looks to be about 10 feet tall to me.
https://postmediacanoe.files.wordpress.com/2019/02/marxtomb1000afp.jpg
Comment is about Clang! (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Welcome to the WOL family Joseph! I’m looking forward to reading your poetry. Write on! ~ V
Comment is about Joseph Matondo (poet profile)
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A tsunami of emotion. Mic drop! ???
Comment is about Revising the rain (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
have there been a large amount of peaceful requests to remove Marx's headstone John - I must have missed that - and there's a hell of a difference between a headstone and a statue - maybe you're confused ?
Comment is about Clang! (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
I think I see, Ian. I assume you'd support a large group of protesters led by Tommy Robinson pulling down Marx's headstone in Highgate cemetery?
Comment is about Clang! (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
The answer should be Yes, Martin. Very kind of you. Let us know if you have any problems, please!
Comment is about Don't leave it too late! It's deadline day to enter Write Out Loud's Beyond the Storm poetry competition (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
The silence is deafening nowadays about the role of tribal Africa in
the sale of their its countrymen to the slave traders - even two
hundred years after this country outlawed the trade and sent the Royal Navy to enforce that decision. The captains of those vessels
didn't turn a profit though...maybe a reason why they have no statues?
Comment is about Clang! (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Love this, a much needed message in the world right now. Shine on Liam. ?
Comment is about torch (blog)
Original item by Liam Osaneo
Wonderful
Comment is about Alexis karpouzos : The mystic journey (blog)
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Tom, thank you for your comment. I am encouraged by your words. Reminiscing provides an enormity of space from one’ personal experience of life of life itself. Are you still using your fountain pen? Thanks again. Keith
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
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Good point about the 'racist' tag Brian - I've changed it in line with your suggestion - I didn't think it sounded right either.
There's a big difference between a large gathering of protestors and a mob John - if the statue had been taken down due to the peaceful requests to do so - the many peaceful requests by the way - there would not have been the small amount of 'mob' behaviour (in relation to the size of the protest.
Comment is about Clang! (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Hi Guys are we able to simply donate without submitting any poems?
Comment is about Don't leave it too late! It's deadline day to enter Write Out Loud's Beyond the Storm poetry competition (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Philipos
Tue 9th Jun 2020 15:58
Only 'pain' and 'life'? No joy? Or just contemplation?
Welcome to WOL.
Comment is about Emeka Collins (poet profile)
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Thank you for the warm welcome. 26 isn't my age yet. I will take you on your words to keep writing and posting☺️☺️
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Nigel Astell
Thu 11th Jun 2020 00:42
A Zoom World
Background sets
famous paintings
borrowed master-pieces
still missing
art gallery
bookcase full
grim writers
depressing poets
gets our
party going!
Comment is about June Collage Poem II: Following the Science (blog)
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