LOL!!!
Humour to brighten my day! Thanks Branwell
Comment is about This Wouldn't Happen On The NHS (blog)
Original item by branwell kent
Frances Macaulay Forde
Tue 17th Sep 2019 09:36
Excellent structure, language, message, cadence - the lot!
Comment is about If I Take My Leave (blog)
Original item by Dean Fraser - The Quantum Poet
Don,
You are not crazy but you are blessed with a fertile imagination which is made evident in your poetry.
Keith
Comment is about But Am I Crazy ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Dunno what it would have sounded like, but it wouldn't have got the airplay. So not a hit. Certainly not with me.
Comment is about "OLD, RACIST AND THICK" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Don
Forcing my writing to come to an end
I agree would be quite drastic
But fear not my aussie friend
I couldn't quit a practice so fantastic!
Adam,
I quadruplely thank you! I like that line too! One of my favorites in this piece.
Thank you both ?
Mae
Comment is about My Faith and Inspiration Found (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Dear Adam, what you just described could be easily be turned into a chapbook! Consider it please! And thank you for the kind words!
I haven't been visiting the site much so I haven't caught up with your latest stuff, it's top of my list!
X.x ?
Mae
Comment is about The Wait (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
I believe you’re right, Greg. I got confused with the one about the world being a great big onion. And thanks for the “Like” back in 2017.
I find the concept of “Young, Gifted and Black” awkward also. How would it sound if it was “Young, Gifted and White”? Mmmmm.
Comment is about "OLD, RACIST AND THICK" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Point of information, John, from an old fart ... I believe 'Young, Gifted and Black' was by Bob and Marcia, not Blue Mink. I found the latter very difficult to listen to.
Comment is about "OLD, RACIST AND THICK" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Yes, you are different
Yes, at times strange
But no, you're not crazy
Just little off-range
By that do you mean
Outside of the square
Outside of the ballpark
Out there somewhere?
We're looking, but can't see you?....
You're looking in the wrong direction.....
Comment is about But Am I Crazy ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks for your thoughts, Martin. Yes, I realised Wolfgar’s fate after I had posted my comment. I have some way to go to catch him up it seems.
The moderation process does seem shrouded in a kind of Masonic black-balling secrecy so at odds with its otherwise laudable service.
FYI as they say, “Old Racist and Thick” was a parody of Blue Mink’s “Young Gifted and Black” and was about an academic analysis of the demography of Leave voters.
You kind of suspect political intolerance, even censorship.
I’d be happy to email it to you if you’re bothered.
Comment is about "OLD, RACIST AND THICK" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Frances Macaulay Forde
Tue 17th Sep 2019 06:01
On maybe a related theme. Advice was given to a politician about what should they tell the people.? The advice was be open and honest because when things do come unstuck (as they always will) people will accept and compromise for you. I think this applies in any situation....
Comment is about Do I tell her (blog)
Original item by Daniel Amici
Nigel/Adam
I did press the Edit button and thought no way could I improve this. I did however wonder if aliens had tinkered with the buttons. Nigel?
Comment is about Moody Blue (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
Jackie Graham
Tue 17th Sep 2019 05:19
Tell her , its better to know then to wonder !!!!
Comment is about Do I tell her (blog)
Original item by Daniel Amici
Frances Macaulay Forde
Tue 17th Sep 2019 05:18
Another beautifully expressed piece, Cynthia.
I certainly need reminding to stop a moment and take in the actual... because I am worrying time will beat me.
Thanks.
Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Tue 17th Sep 2019 05:01
Thank you Frances for the like
All the best des
Comment is about friction (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Tue 17th Sep 2019 04:52
Thank you Keith for your comments, a sonata or prelude, I best get composing. If only I could! Glad you enjoyed this.
Thank you Lisa for the like.
All the best des
Comment is about friction (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Tue 17th Sep 2019 04:18
thank you M.C.
for your long interesting comment on my poem.
and I am glad you helped that pigeon.
we all need help sometimes,
wing and a prayer.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
I loved...been a martyr since 7 a.m. Makes me think of that being a job...wake up...have coffee...be attacked for one's beliefs....lunch...tortured for faith...take the bus home...watch a show...get ready for the next day. I am glad I stopped back on your profile. I really need to make more time to get on WOL. Do you know how to make time...i need a recipe.
Cheers
Comment is about The Wait (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Definitely a conundrum but so universal. I say yes...tell her.
Comment is about Do I tell her (blog)
Original item by Daniel Amici
Nigel,
I like your poem and photo. I went to push like and there was an edit button instead. I worried about that.
Comment is about Moody Blue (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
I 2nd or third or 34th the you not giving up the pen sentiment. Sharpened blade in dusty sheath is very good.
Comment is about My Faith and Inspiration Found (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
I try each day to remind myself of exactly what you are saying. I have been reading the desiderata by Max Ehrmann often. Do you know it?
Comment is about Depressive Moment (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
But after writing...post here so we can read. Enjoyed your bus stop Musings.
Comment is about I Missed the Bus (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
Sales are waning. Ideas, boys? Increase the sexy. Sex always sells....
Comment is about SEX SELLS (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Content well presented J. And those internal and end rhymes clever....
Comment is about An Ideal World (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Can't find a like button Nigel.?.....
Comment is about Never Closed Always Open (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
You left me on a sad note at the end Lisa:
"So now I'll go home
With my pen and my pad
To write all alone"
But you've taken a step in the right direction to attracting your Muse Lisa. You've referred to her as Muse not common old garden variety muse. Thalia insisted this of her. Gotta treat the ladies with due respect my friend. (how would you like being referred to as mr bass.? No you wouldn't) She could still be hanging around from Philipos's Bus Tour, mateless. They pine when mateless, so don't fret.....?
Comment is about I Missed the Bus (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
With respect to Philipos, Don and Thalia and all others who participated in the Muse theme.
Comment is about I Missed the Bus (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
Abandon pen?
Mae never would
Why? because
She is so good.....
Comment is about My Faith and Inspiration Found (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Martin Brenchley
Mon 16th Sep 2019 23:09
John I believe the contributor "Wolfgar" (David Moore) had 300+ items removed plus every communication he ever uploaded disappeared.
I did not get to read your poem but it does seem strange it has only now disappeared. Maybe the WoL oracle considered the recommendation of consistency recently recommended by Devon Brock (now departed contributor) if so expect to hear more crystal shattering in the night. Maybe they are hardening their stance rather than reviewing it in any other way.
It may be some kind of token "Night of the long knives"
This strategy is similar in all respects to how governments create rebels and terrorists of those who are considered a nuisance. First they silence them, then they impose bans, then they cut off all lines of communication which effectively makes them outlaws, then they disseminate rumour and suggestion regarding the rebels conduct and beliefs, including things like suggesting they are newly born trolls even if and when they make reasonable claims under their true identity (it appears this may have been recently practiced) Once the outsiders are totally cut off those in power can effectively say and do whatever they like, safe in the knowledge that the rebel voices cannot be heard.
Of course such a strategy ultimately fails, that said it has never stopped its repeated deployment.
Comment is about "OLD, RACIST AND THICK" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you dear Jason? It rest assured for now that I know my direction even though I haven't figure out the path quite yet.
Well...alright, I won't give up the pen! In the hopes that my writing doesn't go bad? l! Thanks my friend ?
Mae
Comment is about My Faith and Inspiration Found (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Beautifully measured delivery of a powerful, positive message Mae. It has a wonderful offbeat rhythm that adds a conversational aspect to it's delivery. Wonderful!
If I could just ask one thing though?
If you do grab a hod and shovel, please don't abandon the pen, you're too good a writer.
J. x
Comment is about My Faith and Inspiration Found (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Just seen this, MC. (We’re on hols in Devon). Thanks for letting me know. I checked back to see I got an ultimatum to amend it or it would be deleted. I don’t know what the offending wording was. Because it’s deleted (ha ha).
Hey ho.
Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)
Original item by John Coopey
It is with some satisfaction that I note this poem has been removed by the moderator. Unless I am advised differently I believe I am the only blogger to have had two of their poems removed.
What is puzzling is that this poem was posted two and a half years ago and has only just been removed. It seems it breaches WOL’s Code of Conduct now but didn’t then.
Equally puzzling is why anyone would wish to trawl through two and a half year old posts in search of something to be offended by.
It all beats me.
Comment is about "OLD, RACIST AND THICK" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Brimming with a beautiful sense of optimism which I can so easily relate to.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about Listless Life (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Desmond,
These entrancing words remind me of the opening bars of a sonata, a prelude, leaving the reader with a powerful sense of expecting the arrival of something quite delicate and romantic.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about friction (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Thanks Jon, really appreciate it.
J. x
Comment is about An Ideal World (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Good poem Lisa 'Rings' true of many a romantic situation.
Comment is about No More Hellos (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
Strawberry fields is of my top 3 favourites Beatles hits!
Comment is about Never Closed Always Open (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
News of the golden bowl reached you I see ha,ha it's almost a Royal Flush !
Comment is about Winston Where Have They Taken It ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks Brian, your comments are much appreciated. And thank you Adam for liking.
J. x
Comment is about An Ideal World (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I love this poem Tom❣️ Your awareness of the artistic gift and honoring it is such a beautiful thing. Thank you for sharing. ?
Comment is about Fingerprints (blog)
Original item by Tom
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 16th Sep 2019 18:02
Constant rendition always personified.
Comment is about Winston Where Have They Taken It ? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 16th Sep 2019 17:56
I'd like to think we're moving away from it. Who knows.
Comment is about SEX SELLS (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 16th Sep 2019 17:54
I'll be honest...the format is to me annoying. But that's just me...I'm sure others love it,
Comment is about HARVEST (blog)
Original item by cindylee loucks
Don Matthews
Tue 17th Sep 2019 09:58
I've not written a comment about this Bran
It's not cos I don't think you're great
I don't have a clue wot's goin' on here
Let me guess, it's to do with birthrate
No?
Must be a local thing....
No. Chrystel gets it... ?
Comment is about This Wouldn't Happen On The NHS (blog)
Original item by branwell kent