I like the heavy/heavy/heavy to lightly/lightly/lightly change. And the subtle use of rhyme is clever is clever Mae....

Comment is about Lightly (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Buskers play for you and me
Fiddlee dum and fiddlee dee
New entertainment's appeared on street
Shoplifter's struggling with security

Hello? Someone's gone swimming in the fountain
And no clothes!.....

All good Saturday Market Street fun. Out with the camera Ruth. Into the fountain. Clothes?.....

Comment is about Manchester City Council ,please listen to me !Put no cycling signs up on Market street for all to see! (blog)

Original item by hugh

So good Jeannot.....everything about it

Comment is about The science of aging (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

I must comment on the beautiful flow and rhythm of this piece.
The poet begins by 'softening up' his reader:

''I share with you''

a true and tried technique for getting 'onside'.

He then throws the reader into utter confusion by introducing a completely unknown character by the name of Dylan. Another good technique.

The poet then delivers a rugby-kicking ending.

Nice stuff John. My comment's hopeless....

Comment is about POETRY LIKE DYLAN’S (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Nigel, I have asked the technical boys to look at it for you. I can't see anything obvious.

Graham

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

And there was me, thinking that you meant Dylan off the magic roundabout.?

Comment is about POETRY LIKE DYLAN’S (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Adriana, thank you very much for reading this poem

Comment is about The science of aging (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

Thanks to all for your likes and comments.

Comment is about Dream Lover (blog)

Original item by Lisa C Bassignani

It's a question I've asked before, although not as eloquently. Who made the rules, how did we get stuck in this toxic construct where you wake, you work, you die?
And why is it a "treat" for us, the one creature on the planet (as far as we know) that's intelligent enough to truly appreciate it's beauty, for us to take a few moments to contemplate it all.
A change is coming, I can tell you that.

J. x

Comment is about Autumn Stardust - Time is ours to control, we just gotta let go (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

I have seen him,there's quite a variety of buskers and dancers in Manch,thats one of the things that makes it so interesting.Sat on a bench today on market street and experienced a security guard fighting with a shoplifter outside Aldi.

Comment is about Manchester City Council ,please listen to me !Put no cycling signs up on Market street for all to see! (blog)

Original item by hugh

We could learn a lot from cats (and dogs?).

J. x

Comment is about Fingers of God - Meditations of a little cat (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

Do you know, I was initially going to say, "Actually the mind does decay, I have some experience of this," but as I reached the end of the poem I realised something, I realised that you're absolutely right, the mind doesn't really decay but the brain does and the mind just gets lost in there somewhere.
Excellent poem.

J. x

Comment is about Life = Expansion of the mind... Ever increasing possibilities!! (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

Also, I just love this stanza,

"My faithful dragon
yearns to please
I've got to watch her food,
whichever emotion she devours
becomes her driving mood."

J. x

Comment is about Ode to Mr Jabberwoke - aka Jason Bliss (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

Aha, I didn't realise you'd written this here as well, excellent, absolutely love it.
Also loving my new name too, it's nice to be a bringer of bliss.
Loving your work Tui, looking forward to reading more.

J. x

Comment is about Ode to Mr Jabberwoke - aka Jason Bliss (blog)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

I've just posted a picture of the market street busker that I was telling you about, have a look at my gallery

Comment is about Manchester City Council ,please listen to me !Put no cycling signs up on Market street for all to see! (blog)

Original item by hugh

Well Tui Dragonfly, rarely have I read a response that has made me smile so much, I'm glad you banished the serpent and rode your dragon to happiness.
The dragon of chaos,or the dragon of order, which holds sway today?
Or do stay on the line at the border, and try to please each in my way?

J. x

Comment is about Lead Me Not (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Hello Lesroy,

Welcome to WOL. I know Montserrat well and once lived there. No independence as yet which is not helped by the volcano. I look forward to reading your poetry.
Keith

Comment is about Lesroy Mardenborough (poet profile)

Original item by Lesroy Mardenborough

Wow and Yay!

Thank you Mr Jabberwoke

I Love cyncronicity...

This is EXACTLY how i was feeling on Mon/Tues this week as I caught myself sliding, wet cheeks to the wind, with great speed into the siren-istic whirlpool of the '50's club' self-pity party.

My 'DragonFlyDark' was at top speed,
her wings spread out full
rarely given the chance to fly,
and rarely to ever so Low!

But I caught her sharp, up on the edge,
and pulled upon her reins...
"Woah there my great black beauty"
today is not your day.

My faithful dragon
yearns to please
I've got to watch her food,
whichever emotion she devours
becomes her driving mood.

So to the sun, we did turn
our faces, one by one.
Together we took a mighty breath
began to have some FUN.

Up into the mind we'll fly
in search of others of our kind,
and low and behold, within WriteOutLoud,
the Jabberwoke lurks.

Another dragon to respect is here,
who plays with, and shares the 'Light'.
Beware the solicious darkness he says,
in an inspirational invitation to Write!!

An inspiration to my heart
A message to myself

"Choose which dragon you fly each day,
and lovingly prepare her food.
Fill her full of love and joy
and stop being a bloody fool!"

'DragonFlyLight' is her true name
she sings, and writes and more,
"Embrace the serpent inside yourself,
for it is their strength
that will open new doors."

Cheers Jason
I look forward to reading more!!

Comment is about Lead Me Not (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Hey Nigel just seen this today, the comment went astray from me! So How's this French Poem going? Try climbing the Effiel tower with some trifle, but don't wobble like the jelly or spill the cream..... You had steel ladders ....I ended up with Friday the 13th Ladders and Snakes & Ladders, What a climb!

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

Original item by Nigel Astell

I Love this pic as it reminds me of the 'power' of innovation.... and the courage to be WRONG!!!

The direct result of combined visions birthed of three enquiring minds...

Edison, Westinhouse and Testler

Comment is about There's a Fire in us ALL! (backing track kindly supplied by the cicadas outside my door) (photo)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

Red light is on
a message to bury
your head inside the
next poetry book read!

Comment is about Signs from the universe (photo)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

UNIVERSAL SHEBA

Our universal Shee-Bah!
She knows right from wrong,
to make us bow down to her will,
she need no books or songs

Her beauty you will gladly praise,
Her riches give you life
But should you neglect your path
She'll quickly take your life.

Just one glimpse
into her heart
floors us to the ground
and there we lie
back to back
as she whirls round.

Our particles now combined
'at one' we are again
Flying along through space and time
Within infinity we never end.

Comment is about Universal Sheba surrounds us (photo)

Original item by Tui Dragonfly

Miss Slow wanted Sandy
To go a bit faster
She'd lived a dull life
Now wanted roller-caster

Couldn't work slimey in.
Sorry....

Comment is about Hourglass (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Snake that dice
climb that ladder
counter claim only
if you fall
court case comes
up next week!

Comment is about Snakes & Ladders (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Sandy in love
lost no time
asking Miss Fast
Slippery Slimy out!

Comment is about Hourglass (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Tracking station Australia calling Button Moon

Are you receiving us?

(Bloody static all we getting Nigel)

(You sure you got the right moon Ruth?)

(Not mixed with Needle Moon? Cotton Thread Moon?)

(These aliens got top-notch tech Nige, we got stone age stuff)

(Shit! bloody crystal set's packed up)

(Up to you and Space Headquarters now Nige. Try Needle/Cotton......

(Over and out. Good luck ?)

Comment is about Never Closed Always Open (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Graham you got in touch when there was a problem on one of the sites.
I wonder if you could send some more advice or put me in touch with someone because I have lost my like button on last two new blogs sent.

Thanks Nigel

Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)

Original item by Graham Sherwood

Moooooooo.....

What kind of cow am I Mr Buzzerd ?

Comment is about Put Some Clothes On (blog)

Original item by d.knape

But Tom I am an udder-cow
Do suffer body-shame
(Except I am proud of my udder)
But not a selfie dame

Moo.....

Comment is about Put Some Clothes On (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Space headquarters calling Button Moon
W O L have a missing I like
a possible landing on your place
Please return A S A P
on the next shuttle earth bound

Nigel Hopeful

Comment is about Never Closed Always Open (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Loved this! Made me smile and think. Especially this bit:

cows don't get embarrassed
they don't get body shamed
they don't have social sites
don't feel the need to show off their udders

Comment is about Put Some Clothes On (blog)

Original item by d.knape

A poem very descriptive which allows readers to use their imaginations to the full. The poem also held me in the grip of fear. Quite extraordinary.
Well done
Thank you

Keith

Comment is about Escape (blog)

Original item by AVISHEK GHOSH

impressive. Such a vivid style. You chosen words add to the mood of the poetry.Wonderful piece from you Keith.Thanks for sharing.

Comment is about An Autumnal Rhapsody (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Jason

One tends to write best on what one is passionate about. I like black humour but not all readers relate to it. Well-written black humour shows a clever mind.....

Think black when you start to type......

Comment is about Shit! the Board are after me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Now dk I'm an udder-cow
I'm proud the way it hangs
The udder cows are jealous cos
(Theirs don't hang so nice....) ?


Nice poem dk.....

Comment is about Put Some Clothes On (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thank you Tom. ? Wouldn’t it be nice if exhaling could rid of us ego. I agree, we could all use more peace. ✌️❤️

Comment is about Silent Light  (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

The ladda in her tights Hugh
Was put there to invite
A fella to climb up it
Knock, enter.....

Comment is about Snakes & Ladders (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

This poem has its ups and downs.Did you hear about the girl who had a ladder up her tights.She'd been up to no good.

Comment is about Snakes & Ladders (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

As goodbyes go, one of the most beautiful and softly powerful ones I've read.

J. x

Comment is about An Autumnal Rhapsody (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Yep, that's the only way to write, in whatever style works for you. I wish I could do more humourous stuff, face to face I'm a funny guy, it's just that:
A) My sense of humour is extremely dark most of the time,
And B) It never seems to appear when I start typing.
Probably for the best in my case, as I say I do have a very dark sense of humour.

J. x

Comment is about Shit! the Board are after me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

A ladda I climbed up I did
I climbed to the tee-tippy top
But the ladda didn't like me at tee-tippy top
And tipped me right off, felled me (flop)

Broke pelvis, hospitalised, food yuk. nursie Caroline nursed me back to health......

What's this got to do with Snakes and Ladders? Nothing. Was just bored. Sorry Ruth.

Nice poem ?

Comment is about Snakes & Ladders (blog)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

Shit! Forgot DoRoThY. Too busy thinkin' 'bout the blasted Board....?

Comment is about Shit! the Board are after me (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I see what you mean Ruth. And yes, it needs its time of glory on centre stage. It's feeling a bit sad being relegated to a mere comment. Thalia is nodding her head in agreement with you. I better do it. Going against Thalia is one thing. Going against two women is double trouble....

dk - see what you've done? I've got two women at me now.....

Comment is about Goodbye Typewriter (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Don you should use this typewriter poem as a main post!

Comment is about Goodbye Typewriter (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Ah! Just seen this one, lovely lines here. Especially "exhaling ego,
connecting to the prophet within." Peace is an under appreciated commodity for many.

Comment is about Silent Light  (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Thanks Ruth, I think the dragon of chaos is a pretty accurate metaphor for really violent, angry storms, the roaring of thunder and the sudden and immense power of lightning often puts me in mind of a huge angry dragon just ripping up the sky.

Also thanks to Avishek for liking.

J. x

Comment is about Storm Crows (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

I'm glad your dog returned Branwell
Safe, as kj said
Methinks your wife ran off with
Another, straight to bed

The cries that you were hearing
Were those issued from bed
I'm sorry this might knock you
When all is done and said

Of course it's just a theory
From my fertile mind
We'd like to hear what theories
Perhaps your mind can find? ?

The Case of the Missing Wife...hooowl...

Comment is about What Happened? (blog)

Original item by branwell kent

I know things 'must' move on, but I pine for things of the past......

Comment is about Down Memory Lane (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Not sure what to make of this. Written about someone in trouble?.....

Comment is about Love me just the same (blog)

Original item by CharaOfNothing

This is impressive! Love the use of rhyming for emphasis!

Comment is about Burning time (blog)

Original item by Jaxx