Well put.

Comment is about Our Earth (blog)

Original item by Stuart Vanner

I'm always intrigued to note how often questioning anything these days rarely, if ever, gets answers to the questions posed. I'm reminded of the old political training for interviews which follows
that pattern and includes responding to a question with a question or
an attack on the questioner's motives. ?

Comment is about GRETA'S BACK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks, Cynthia. You commented even before the creosote had dried on this.

Comment is about SHALL I COMPARE THEE TO A SUMMER HOUSE? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I'm going to be chuckling for hours!

Comment is about SHALL I COMPARE THEE TO A SUMMER HOUSE? (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

d.k.,

Yes I am staring into the hills as I am standing in the caldera of a volcano. At the time I think I was the only poet there. A very inspiring place to be.

Keith

Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)

Original item by d.knape

I have so many 'things' I could be doing, maybe should be doing. But I'm not. And that's that. Maybe tomorrow.

SNOOKER of yesteryear is great viewing.

Comment is about Spring Canopy and Other Thoughts (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Well said, John. This 'puppet on a string' thing is, I'm guessing, some kind of internet meme. And are we by association now disowning Sandie Shaw's great 1960s Eurovision triumph? I do hope not! Sometimes you wonder, just who are the puppets?

Comment is about GRETA'S BACK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

What a lovely comment to see from you Cynthia. Thank you so much. And right back at you. I hope you're safe and sound somewhere! ?

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

I'm with John, regardless of the source of her message; it is that we should think about (and try to limit) the negative impact we're having on the planet. That seems to me to be a sensible thing.

The virus situation has shown us there are other ways of working and living; and perhaps we can learn something and take the positives from this experience. Fingers crossed anyway.

I like your poem though, nicely written and an enquiring mind as ever MC. Thanks for sharing!

Comment is about GRETA'S BACK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

This needed saying, David. The world should know about this!

Comment is about Conspiracy Theory (blog)

Original item by David Lindsay

Here we see all the things we are missing.
Can't believe it this year, no football, no Wimbledon tennis.
Who can believe it ?

Hannah

Comment is about No “Oans, Zwoa, G'suffa” (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Is what she is trying to do bad? Is ridiculing her good? Strangely, it seems most of her critics are men. Feeling challenged by a little girl, perhaps?
I applaud Greta. If she is being manipulated, I applaud those who are doing the manipulating.

Comment is about GRETA'S BACK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

We put some spin on Dunkirk, MC.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xfQwHb1pWPE
We couldn’t put any on Singapore, though.

Comment is about THE BATTLE OF MEDWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Whilst we stay locked away some reports have said the earth is recovering a little bit from us !
Sad but true poem.

Hannah

Comment is about COVID 19 (blog)

Original item by Dewald

There was also Dunkirk. But we got our own back in the return fixture!

Comment is about THE BATTLE OF MEDWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Po...having been around a long time, with many years in a public
service career, I maintain an open enquiring mind. To that end, I
have always been curious about the absence of any mention in the
world media of who is managing the arrangements and the expense
incurred to facilitate and fund young Greta's global adventures.
Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes?

Comment is about GRETA'S BACK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thankyou MC Moon.girl and Liam


I am pleased to report

My omptom guy did fix me up
Doubles now in line
Beside me here as I type this
Is glass, just one, of wine

?

Comment is about Wonky (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Hi Cynthia - long time no speak and thanks for the generous comments (Foreword etc) so much appreciated. I am actually ploughing through some past career experiences and of life itself, towards a different kind of anthology. Perhaps one day I will produce another printed offering having already done so at various other times…. ?

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks, Greg. The Bridge - not the happiest of hunting grounds for us. My previous SB “epic” was in fact the first one I ever wrote, prompted by reading some Albert monologues.
This one was inspired by re-reading John O’Farrell’s excellent “An Utterly Impartial History of Britain”. It’s like the Horrible Histories for grown-ups. And good history.
An’ look after thissen.

Comment is about THE BATTLE OF MEDWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

This is amazing write....too powerful a prayer!!

Comment is about खुदाया खैर! खुदाया खैर! (Hindi) (blog)

Original item by ai ou

You brought memories back with your poem of when my granddad who as a lover of oil paints painted a magpie in all it's glory.
Thanks for your like on Pushing Boundaries.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Very well said...

'instead we shrug' ...yes indeed

we should hang our head in shame....but we don't...and probably won't

Comment is about MOTHER EARTH (blog)

Original item by cindylee loucks

Excellent, John! I remember a similar epic from you about the battle of Stamford Bridge, many moons ago. And I'm not talking Chelsea v Spurs.

Comment is about THE BATTLE OF MEDWAY (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

The poems i write
give reader's pause
still on I write
well, just because!

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

In your photo
are you searching the hills
for old poems?
if you are searching
for old poets,
you found one
here.

wink.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you Cynthia "Bell"
I know that's not right
but it has a nice
ring to it!
?

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Hugh stands precariously
on one foot,
if he falls in the river
he is kaput!

It wasn't Hugh-
it was me!

?

Comment is about hugh (poet profile)

Original item by hugh

Hi Cynthia, Lewis Carroll was a mathematician.

such is the power of a muse to inspire with facts and imagery, or imagery about facts.

pretty cool

Lorraine

Comment is about Over (blog)

Original item by Lorraine Settanni

Greta is a strange phenomenon . I wondered what she would say about the virus.
Interesting poem.

Hannah

Comment is about GRETA'S BACK! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Tom, you are amazing. Stay safe, you and yours.

Comment is about Tom (poet profile)

Original item by Tom

Very strong, insightful, and encompassing.

Comment is about In the Mid Afternoon (blog)

Original item by Cait Abbott

Hi Don, Skip should have his own account.
I am sure he could write some good poetry.
I don't have a kangaroo of my own but I'm sure they are adorable creatures.

Hannah

Comment is about Should Have Tied Skip Up Last Night. Just Plain Forgot (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Hi, Emma Jane,

I have much to catch up with. You have much to share.

Comment is about Emma-Jane Stradling (poet profile)

Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling

Thanks Hugh, an increasing problem here in Ireland and in many other parts of the world.

Comment is about Show me the way to go home (blog)

Original item by Emer Ní Chorra

A fine expression of a fine idea, or ideal. Wonderful to see you still writing and sharing again.

Comment is about spirit and sanity (blog)

Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling

Wasn't the author of 'Alice' an avid scientist/mathematician? I'm sure I read that somewhere. 'quantum-ness' made me think of it.

Comment is about Over (blog)

Original item by Lorraine Settanni

Hilarious!!!

Comment is about WE TWO - more fun to upset SOMEONE somewhere! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for the comments and the likes (from braver souls perhaps?).
I had a fond image of the inimitable Les Dawson and his tangy
brand of sauce.

Comment is about WE TWO - more fun to upset SOMEONE somewhere! (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

it is time to heal large and small, we are all one.

thank you for writing Mother Earth.

Lorraine

Comment is about MOTHER EARTH (blog)

Original item by cindylee loucks

Oh, YES! Much enjoyed.

Comment is about Doing it Gingerly (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

A brilliant observation on the current situation and its personal, in-depth re-evaluations. Well done!

Comment is about How do we do this...? (blog)

Original item by Catherine Robertson Souter

Looking at life - an expression that has varied meanings.
Keep looking on the bright side, Don
I'm sure you see what I mean,
And let everything you gaze upon
Perk you up, old bean! ?

Comment is about Wonky (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Greetings Tom, I'm really enjoying my time on WOL.

People are so talented!

Lorraine

Comment is about Lorraine Settanni (poet profile)

Original item by Lorraine Settanni

I've heard of the term "sour puss", but now we have "sore paws".
Paws for thought ? ?

Comment is about A DOG'S LIFE (blog)

Original item by d.knape

It sometimes enters my questioning mind to wonder just who was
courageous enough to be the first to try the stuff we now take for granted. Someone had to. Motives and results are fascinating in
safe and comfortable retrospect.

Comment is about Conspiracy Theory (blog)

Original item by David Lindsay

thank you, PO for your warm welcome, and all the encouraging comments.

I am very impressed with this site! there are so many wonderful poets here. I am honored to be in their company.

Comment is about Lorraine Settanni (poet profile)

Original item by Lorraine Settanni

True.

Comment is about Creativity Costs (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

A rewarding "butcher's" (*note for non-UK readers: in cockney slang: butcher's hook= look) at the colloquially termed "butcher bird"..

Comment is about Magpie in the Morning (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Do Music and Words not help in all aspects of your life?

Comment is about Michael Triandam (poet profile)

Original item by Michael Triandam

This is certainly interesting, mind-catching.

Comment is about What the Times did not Say (blog)

Original item by Michael Triandam