<Deleted User> (22444)
Tue 27th Aug 2019 11:44
I love this D. It brings to mind our obsession with youth and what a mistake that is. I saw a woman on the street the other day whose lips arrived half a metre before she did. She was distorted by her attempt to remain youthful and the effect inspired sadness rather than admiration. Out of warranty is fine with me
Comment is about Face Off (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (22444)
Tue 27th Aug 2019 11:41
Yes, it seems everyone knows it, or a part of it. A version. I love how old poetry is like a collective memory. Some bits of knowledge passed down but from where, we do not know. To read something I have only heard and probably in Canada... I am thankful you wrote it down here so that our collective memory might be refreshed.
Comment is about A Childhood Nonsense Rhyme From Where I Was Born (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (22444)
Tue 27th Aug 2019 11:40
I read this a few times Jason. Very powerful.
Comment is about The Deity Screams (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I don't personally have faith, but in my mind's eye I could see a raging God tearing out the pages of the story he'd written and dashing them into the bin. I don't believe that will happen, it just seemed a really powerful image. I hope I've done it justice.
J. x
Comment is about The Deity Screams (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (22444)
Tue 27th Aug 2019 11:26
Well, being an Aussie I can't say I'm thrilled about the result. At least he is a redhead. ?
Comment is about Ben Stokes (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I listened to the BBC 5Live broadcast and some of the final runs were responded with in roars of approval and near delirium that were the greatest that I have heard at a cricket match.
Well posted John
Tommy
Comment is about Ben Stokes (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
<Deleted User> (22444)
Tue 27th Aug 2019 11:20
While we are on the subject of muses, I thought you might appreciate this old one I dragged up from my files Don.
Musings on a Muse
He was her muse,
a flint to her imagination.
She hung on every word, not in adoration but because he challenged her at every turn.
There was no convention in their interaction - no "relationship" of which to speak.
But his mind pulled her inward,
his very presence igniting creativity from somewhere deep within.
Was this better than love?
More satisfying than sex?
She would never know.
The only thing she knew for sure was that he helped her see the world a different way.
And she was better for it.
Comment is about My Muse is Getting Fussy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Wow Anne,
He is ethereal!
So many stories, in a mere flap of a wing!
Comment is about 'My Blue Hen' - Ann Gray (photo)
So very true dear Jason. We are a cruel, selfish kind.
Thank you my friend!?
Mae
Comment is about The Burden of Man- A Ghazal (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Heavy is the burden of man, which is ironic because we're one of the few, if not the only species intelligent enough to know it and do something about it.
It never ceases to amaze me that the most intelligent species on the planet can be so damn stupid.
A great piece of writing, as ever Mae.
J. x
Comment is about The Burden of Man- A Ghazal (blog)
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Muriel Steele
Tue 27th Aug 2019 10:32
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Comment is about Good comments (blog)
Original item by Hasmukh Mehta
Sometimes one has to let it out, dear Adam! I will visit your profile and read your angry pieces! But you have a point, wallowing on all these unpleasant emotions doesn't do much good. Writing them away though,that is pretty powerful! Thanks for liking and commenting ?
Mae
Comment is about Divine Sacrifice (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Thank you Adam! I'm glad it found a home for it! Also, I'll send you all the details for the Ghazal! ?
Mae
Comment is about The Burden of Man- A Ghazal (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
Thalia has told me
To all WOLers tell
Who in our relationship
Holds and rings the bell
Good fella......
Comment is about My Muse is Getting Fussy (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
lol, while I sympathize with the baby in the pram, can't help wondering who was calling...
Comment is about hugh (poet profile)
Original item by hugh
She pushed her pram and lit a fag,
Her skin wrinkled and her cheeks did sag.
Baby's lungs filled up with smoke,
Coughing and spluttering ready to choke.
Her phone rang and gave her a start,
As to the cigarette counter she did dart.
She ignored the ring and switched it off,
Baby in pram continued to cough.
Twenty cigarettes she did buy,
Baby in pram continued to cry
Comment is about Mother Knows Best (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
No probs, will do, and all I would ask is the same in return.
J. x
Comment is about fallen (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Please please someone come up with a better title.
Comment is about If Pessimistically Hopeful (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
good laugh, very creative.
write on
Comment is about The Separation (blog)
Original item by branwell kent
As always, you've put a smile on my face!
Thank you
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
Hey Amanda,
I'm glad you enjoyed the poem!It makes me feel good to know that others appreciate my work.
Have a great day
Comment is about Amanda Ann; (poet profile)
Original item by Amanda Ann;
What about Apple? Surely they're not malignant? Are Blackberry's still available ? Ain't heard no cancer deaths from these. Possibility?
Hey Don. Peaches-n-Cream's a new brand in town. Cancer-proof written in 1mth guarantee. Sheesh. Don't make 'em to last these days. Obvious Chinese shit. Oh? Why not? Colour don't suit. Further suggestions needed......
Comment is about Mother Knows Best (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
I enjoyed this so much! absolutely loved it.
Comment is about Mother Knows Best (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Ruth - Thalia my Muse was just playing a joke on me. She hid the bike. I've had strong words to her and she's promised not to do it again......jolly women.
Comment is about Letting off steam (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Tue 27th Aug 2019 03:09
Dear Afisha,
thanks for your comment on
"white horses in a darkened field"
poetry is trying...
yet I try
as best I can.
Comment is about afishamongmany (poet profile)
Original item by afishamongmany
Tue 27th Aug 2019 03:07
thanks for reading and commenting on the poem
White Horses in a Darkened Field
i knda liked it myself.
Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)
Original item by Don Matthews
Don you know Thalia will never let you down!
Comment is about Letting off steam (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Adriana thanks so much for reading & letting me know the lines you liked ?
Comment is about Letting off steam (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Fight the good fight...nice arrangement of words!
Comment is about Safe Space (blog)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
Hi Adam, how would you like me to challenge you to do a Ghazal? Here's the info!
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/glossary-terms/ghazal
Comment is about Adam Rabinowitz (poet profile)
Original item by Adam Rabinowitz
And that's why you should never let your shadow lead the way,(just advise every now and then.)
J. x
Comment is about The Separation (blog)
Original item by branwell kent
Will do, and yes the word set, unbelievable isn't it??
J. x
Comment is about Chrystel Roberts (poet profile)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
Nokia phones are particularly bad I hear. Gonna have to trade mine in for a non-malignant type. Any suggestions?........
A sharp, smart piece Chrystel.
Comment is about Mother Knows Best (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
I'm waiting for a tsunami for inspiration. My muse has gone off on a bike......
Comment is about Letting off steam (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Golly gosh! a marriage not made in heaven then Bran?....
Comment is about The Separation (blog)
Original item by branwell kent
You've brought in on yourselves earthlings
Earthlings you are to blame
You will not take things seriously
You still think it's a game
Comment is about We Can’t Breath (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Devon Brock
Mon 26th Aug 2019 22:39
Dude, "White Horses in a Darkened Field" is fantastic. At first I was thinking, cool, kinda like "The Horses" by Ted Hughes. But no sir, wholly original, ripping with symbolism and simplicity. Great work.
D
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
Devon Brock
Mon 26th Aug 2019 22:15
Devon Brock
Mon 26th Aug 2019 22:07
Blown away once again Zach. Such a unique voice. Keep it up.
D
Comment is about kim chi 840 (08/25/2019) (blog)
Original item by Zach Dafoe
Devon Brock
Mon 26th Aug 2019 21:32
Dk, what I find most brilliant in this poem is the inversion of the silhouettes - white against black. I get a sense of the phrase "death rides a pale horse" in this. The horses in the poem are riderless and still, as if waiting. I read this as a reflection on inevitable mortality. That is my interpretation of this wonderful poem. Thanks for this one.
D
Comment is about WHITE HORSES IN A DARKENED FIELD (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I like your insight John. Thanks for sharing. I have always wanted to visit Greece. Have you written stories or poems about your time in Athens? I’m most curious about your observation of your time there. What did you like most about it? I “dream” of traveling the world, but so far have only traveled internationally vicariously!
Comment is about Third Eye Blind (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Wow. So engaging.
I have been looking at this wonderful piece with an open heart and open mind. Then a little voice inside me said "do not analyse".
And I listened.
Thank you Mimi.
Raj
Comment is about ...Within Garments... (blog)
Original item by Mimi
Hi Ruth,
There is so much hypocrisy in this world. So glad you appreciated the humour as well as the message in the poem!
Comment is about Ruth O'Reilly (poet profile)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ha,ha Don't do as I do Do as I say! Good poem Chrystal I could really picture the scene
Comment is about Mother Knows Best (blog)
Original item by Chrystel Roberts
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Great pic for a great poem.
Comment is about Tear Up (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
A picture is worth a thousand words!
Great pic for a great poem.
Comment is about Tear Up (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
keith jeffries
Tue 27th Aug 2019 11:57
A good poem for putting matters into perspective.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Face Off (blog)
Original item by d.knape