Madcap keeps you normal
Madcap keeps you sane
Where would we be without this cap?
I've lost the plot again.....

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Comment is about Whacky (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thanks Po, we are a wasteful lot, and that's for sure. And what else is for sure is that we need to change.

J. x

Comment is about The Last Fish (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

I believe that we have a lot more to hope for than we realise at times. once people stop scrabbling to try and find the norm again it will be interesting to note what the new kind of norm will look like as restrictions are lifted.
Thanks Jon

Comment is about The unchosen path (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Thanks Jon. It is really strange to think of London being so empty like so many places

Comment is about Nothing but rainbows (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Po, Don and Moon.girl

Thank you all for reading this poem and leaving positive and constructive criticism.

Moon.girl lets hope when this lockdown is ended he'll grace us with his presence.

Abdul

Comment is about Prayer for the safety of the old man (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Me too...it sucks....whacking the lockin

Comment is about Whacky (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I think he's lost the plot.....

Comment is about Whacky (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Musical piece!! Beautiful dance moves. Loved it...I think you'll soon be joined in what you seeking n from whom. Great going!!

Comment is about Dance of life (blog)

Original item by Mocosy

Beautifully expressed!! If your muse returns to complete the last few stanzas, I advise still do it, will complete it in all measures.

Bright!!

Comment is about Omen or Intuition? (blog)

Original item by ai ou

Real life game of chess. May be she wasn't playing any game, rather could be following God inspired moves. Somethings aren't exactly how we perceive, our own mindset makes a difference. Well written piece. Just wanting to know check mate move.

Comment is about Stay Alive! (blog)

Original item by ai ou

Carefully crafted!! Care provoking piece...just curious to know his whereabouts and well being, keep updated!!

Comment is about Prayer for the safety of the old man (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Fleeting goodbyes, often returns with hellos and hi....good try!!

Comment is about Goodbye (blog)

Original item by Damon Blackery

Interesting interplay of commentary here ......

Comment is about JUDGEMENT DAY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

You have expressed this situation well Abdul.

I also like short succint poems with short lines.......

Comment is about Prayer for the safety of the old man (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Kissed it myself once about 20 years ago, got the proof somewhere. It was soon after the Great Wall of China experience - did all sorts of daft things then - now where's my pen! ?

Comment is about To kiss the Blarney Stone Is said to be A Gift To Writers (photo)

Original item by Ruth O'Reilly

The repetition is a clever and effective reinforcing point to the theme of the poem. Quite simple and direct with the hammer blow in two words. Good stuff.

Ray

Comment is about Yearly Remembrance (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

Excellent muse, and with room to breathe it feels like an antidote to the common fear.

Ray

Comment is about Virus (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

Hi Keith. I'm glad you could relate to this and identify with its aspects. Thanks.

Yes Po. I think the wheel is a common feature in the conception of space time etc. Being at the centre or on the rim is a favourite image of mine. Thanks.

Thanks Greg. I missed that, but i'll try on catch up. Yes, my juices are starting to flow - well not all of them obviously!

Graham, There is a very therapeutic aspect to cycling; I always find that, and with a destination to enjoy too sounds great. My neighbour was the brother of a guy who cycled 1 million miles(it was on the national news a few month back.)

Thank you for liking it, Jeannot.

Ray

Comment is about CYCLICAL LAWS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

There but for the Grace of who we believe God is Abdul. Great that you think of him - I'm sure it helps in terms of positive energy - I often pop in and leave something for our less privileged citizens. Kind of you to think of him in that way. Blessings. P. ?

Comment is about Prayer for the safety of the old man (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Yes, Jennifer, there were numerous pagan tribes in the Himalayan valleys, whose religious practice involved elements of Buddhism, Hinduism, even Judaism and Greek practices. But, like the Yezedis, they have had to contend with Muslim bigotry. The pagans' syncretic practice was beyond the ken of the bigots of Arabia. I wrote another poem on the same subject, which you might like. I think it's one of my best but, then again, it's won no prizes. I will post it now. John

Comment is about Himalayan Greeks (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thank you Jennifer. Your perspicacity means a lot, to me. John

Comment is about At Kathy's funeral (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Go figure? Very appropriate when I look at the artistry (in its visible
sense) on display in the paintings by Canaletto and others - then
at those from more modern exponents of the brushstroke like Picasso, Dali and the UK's own Lowry. Of course, all subject matter
is just that - subjective. The primary skill is the application of the paint and the ability to achieve those wonderful grades between light and shade that the old masters displayed to such brilliant effect in
marketing their material to the well-heeled very selective audiences of their day when such paintings were viewed as valued indications of an owner's social status and taste in that world.

Comment is about JUDGEMENT DAY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Write on! The muse shows up eventually! ?

Comment is about The Poem That Got Away (blog)

Original item by d.knape

CBT - I relished the comparison with the medieval executioner;'s
hood/cape...with the thought of eyes staring back in deadly intent !

Comment is about Magpie in the Morning (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I do think its black head and shoulders looks like the hood of an executioner! But that observation didn't seem appropriate on such a lovely morning. I should have been more honest. I still might change it. Just because it's true.

Comment is about Magpie in the Morning (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

With numerous organisations showing advertisements on TV that
request money for helping those in distant lands, it should be noted
that the medications & the souls at work promoting health in the
less fortunate countries emanate from the lands whose peoples took
their own lives in their hands in the investigation and testing of most
of what is currently available in food, medicine and medical alleviation/cures in the world today. One can only think how much
worse it would be without this dedicated intelligence at work. . .

Comment is about Locked Down Locked Out (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Thought-provoking indeed. It is surely the case that "progress"
brings its own cost which has to be set against the rewards. My
mother's generation surely saw the biggest changes. She was a
14 year old girl when WW1 commenced, when cars were stiil a
rare sight on largely deserted roads and cures we now take for granted were non-existent. She passed in her 10th decade having
seen another world war and human beings travel to the moon..

Comment is about Thirteen Minutes From Home (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

*groan* MC ?you're raisin' your game

Comment is about All Hail The Great Sultana (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

The best example of currant(?!) affairs at this time! ?

Comment is about All Hail The Great Sultana (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Thanks again John! Have to admit that on the one hand I agree with you - they seem to have too much wealth and privilege for what a lot of them, at least, actually do. Have to admit i have a soft spot for the Queen, who has never caused the slightest scandal, and done a great job. I believe she said she would 'go quietly' if required to do so.

Comment is about H & M episode 2 (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

We all have acquaintances who start similar slides down slippery slopes to a dreadful daylight. Very sad and beautiful language.
Really liked this.

Jennifer

Comment is about At Kathy's funeral (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

thanx for the 'likes' and comments good people. I'm pleased it struck a chord.
It was an enjoyable write too - amongst all this doom and gloom. NaPoWriMo does take you into some pleasing directions some days (if you let it).
I do appreciate you all for commenting ? stay safe

Comment is about All Hail The Great Sultana (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Know about the Greeks in Afghanistan, but didn't know about the Kalash. Very interesting. Have all William Dalyrmple's great books, and have just read 'The return of a King' again, about the first Afghan war to reinstate Shah Shuja and depose Dost Mohammed. A totally unnecessary war with tragic consequences. Will find out more about these people. Just read about the Yazidi too, sounds similar.

Jennifer

Comment is about Himalayan Greeks (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thanks again John for the nice comment on Doing it Gingerly. I had great fun writing it, and my friends had told me this happened at an island where we always spent our hols together.The unfortunate cat was white and from Florence. We also go on hol to Elba sometimes, and there were several stray cats about. One left us 'presents' every morning on the doormat. Twice a juiicy rat, and another time a poor wee bird. The intention was greatly appreciated! I have always had dogs, but like cats too. Macavity is a fantastic poem. i never tire of reading it.

Jennifer

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

Original item by John E Marks

Don - April 23rd is England.s "national day".
In GB, Scotland has St. Andrew's Day (30th November); Wales has St. David's Day (1st March, and England has St. George's Day.

Comment is about APRIL 23 - A QUIET CELEBRATION (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

This is stark reality although we know but nothing we do except feeling thankful for blessings.
May God make it easy for downtrodden and underprivileged people in the world...ameen

Beautifully expressed!!

Comment is about Locked Down Locked Out (blog)

Original item by simon lucan

Thank you David for adding your voice to this. It's about the closest we can get to revenge!

Ray

Comment is about OUTCASTS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Gosh! is this based on a true happening?.....

Just remembered...killer was dressed as a policeman somewhere.....

Comment is about On The Thirteenth Hour Bloodbath Ends (blog)

Original item by Nigel Astell

Po

Doesn't the saying go something like "one person's weed is another person's flower"?

Give me a dandelion and burdock any day to quench my thirst for nature.

Abdul

Comment is about Natures healing powers (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

Keith

Thank you for your constructive comments on this poem. Always appteciated.

Abdul

Comment is about Natures healing powers (blog)

Original item by Abdul Ahmad

I like the Zen apects of this piece Ray, the awareness of one's surroundings and condition. Reminds me of cycling with my father to go fishing; another Zen-like pastime.

Comment is about CYCLICAL LAWS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

That's a very timely warning Greg and Team, many thanks.

Comment is about Beware of 'Zoom-bombers': online organisers urged to step up security (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

You’re right, Greg. I think all professions contribute in greater or lesser degree but those activities whose history is longest (killing, farming, fornicating, worshipping etc) have a bigger pot to pull from. One of my favourites from my time at Selby Abbey is “weakest to the wall”.

Comment is about "YOU LITTLE TOE RAG!" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

You're very welcome, Maria. Hope you stay, and add more poems to this site.

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Good to see you back in the saddle, Ray. Very good programme on the Hubble telescope on BBC2 last night, btw.

Comment is about CYCLICAL LAWS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

I've long come to the conclusion that if you're baffled by a colourful but mysterious term it will turn out to have a maritime origin. Thanks for this, John!

Comment is about "YOU LITTLE TOE RAG!" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Your neurons are looking like corona scare....hehehe....don't let it slip, if it does, then who will fix it...n who will make us laugh smile.

Craziness overloaded...
.corona times

Comment is about My Neurons They Are Groaning (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I know what you mean Don. I think penning on WOL has kept a lot of us from going Pluto. Now there's a challenge - how about writing something about the cosmos! I think it's where Thalia lives these days, with her writing bureau close to Aries. ?

Comment is about My Neurons They Are Groaning (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

When I was at Lukobanya Mine in Hungary we wore rags on our feet instead of socks inside our boots, LS. Surprisingly comfortable.
I think the tables had beading set into them in squares which the plates fitted into, Phil. It prevented them slopping around with the swell. (A guess).

Comment is about "YOU LITTLE TOE RAG!" (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hey Ai ou, thank you so much...I feel so happy to read a poem, well devoted to me. Much positivity, encouragement and many an uplifting words I can read here.

Thank you so much, I wish to diligently follow, hope so.

Comment is about Answer To Your Cries... Moon Girl! (blog)

Original item by ai ou