Hi Dave, I just re-read your sample poems again and they're all absolutely excellent. I hope you're well. T
Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)
Original item by Dave Bradley
Thank you so much Kimberly and Vautaw. It's very long and I applaud you for making through to the end. ?
I remember writing this one very vividly, it felt really good to get it down on paper and get it out of my head. I always assumed I'd trim it down but can't seem to part with a single line.
Comment is about Anatomy of Longing (blog)
Original item by Tom
This large-footed woman of Crete Josh
I don't recall seeing while there
She probably was out
On a lake, floating 'bout
With her feet in canoes, deep in prayer
Sounds like she was a deep-religious large-footed woman Josh ?...
Didn't know that did you ?
?
Comment is about Limerick (blog)
Original item by Joshua Van-Cook
On reading po-faced (Comment prior)
I knew that he would bite
On seeing this within your verse
A comment he would write
Yep....He couldn't resist MC....
?
Comment is about CRIME PAYS (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Wow! I felt this to my core, especially with your surreal reading. So, so good. I think I need a cigarette!
Comment is about Anatomy of Longing (blog)
Original item by Tom
Gosh! There's plenty here to
Rhyme some comments to ya
Resurgence I am surging on
With my genre SORTA
Ruth
Maybe I could getta job
Jingling for some adverts?
I got no visuals to attract
Just good ol' rhyming dondirt
(You ain't heard of dondirt? And you in radio? Maybe it's a downunder thing......)
Joshua
Please don't be sorry for said 'rant'
I throw work up for you
To criticize and analyze
(That's why you are on WOL....)
Merey
You are forgiven Merey
I know you meant no harm
Was just your multiple accounts
Which gave me much concern
Several blogs on screen at once
Allowed, when we had one
I did not think this fair to all
One 'count now, all fixed, done
Your comment here has vanished, gone
I wonder why is that?
Did you not think before you wrote
(The cat still sits on mat)
Meow
Comment is about Publish-Time (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Do.RoThy
Mon 11th Nov 2019 23:10
Thank you Po. I sure will. I have a long way to go. Hard and bitter journey fighting alone.
Comment is about The world of imaginations (blog)
Thank you Kimberly. I don’t think the WoL audio player likes long files... I have the same issue with others’ recordings. If you’re curious, you can it through to the end on my blog, here:
https://oneoftheseyears.com/2019/10/14/anatomy-of-longing/
Comment is about Anatomy of Longing (blog)
Original item by Tom
Philipos
Mon 11th Nov 2019 19:36
Hi MCN and thanks for commenting on Bus Ride Scenario - I guess the poor child unknowingly sussed it was an unpleasant word despite her ignorance of it's meaning - had it been said to her in joking way she would probably have laughed it off herself. I guess we all remember the unpleasant kids at school. ?
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Rhyming poetry is suddenly becoming very popular in advertising again, especially on radio as it draws you into listening in a space where visuals are lacking so I feel that all is not lost, in fact the is a resurgence!
Comment is about Publish-Time (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Special Thanks to everyone who read and liked this piece.
Don it's good to hear you share my interest in astro stuff!
Lisa the edgy ness should have it's edge taken off it after the 14th Nov as the full moon phase settles down.
Poemagraphic writing out loud is literally a perfect past time for a Leo who does love the showtime, but having Scorpio rising also has that deep mystical secret side. I was very impressed that you knew your astro stats and really enjoyed reading all the information in your comment, Thanks for that.
Comment is about Retrograde (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ah, Martin, if only they had admitted him to art school in Vienna ... thanks for your comment. Thanks to those who've liked this, too.
Comment is about The carriage in the forest (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
While I await
a dryness of shoe
here I'll give
my praise to you
a versatile poet
and a good chap too
my sock dye's run
now my feet are blue!
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by d.knape
Mon 11th Nov 2019 15:11
by now
those sneakers
must be soaked
do you have another pair
and dry socks?
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Mon 11th Nov 2019 15:09
Thanks Tom
for reading
"through 7 year old eyes"
my cousin's dad
heart attack.
Comment is about Tom (poet profile)
Original item by Tom
Thanks Martin, I wasn't sure about this one really, it sounds a bit, "poor old me," and I'm not really like that. But, you write what you write and stand by it, so I'm pleased you liked it.
J. x
Comment is about Aftermath (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I like the premise here although I don't necessarily agree that if Shakespeare, Yeats or any more rhyme-inclined poets were alive today they'd have a hard time being published.
It is always harder to stand out in a stand out in an over saturated market but to take Shakespeare alone, his talent, extended vocabulary and understanding of the dark side of human nature would ensure that there would always be a market for his work.
That notwithstanding, rhyme schemes are still heavily used in contemporary society but seem to be most prevalent in songwriting. Like I say though, I like and agree with the premise for my understanding of what you were trying to convey. As it is true that you don't see too many contemporary poets who adopt such traditions in verse selected for anthologies and the like.
Sorry for the rant but I wanted to give this piece the analysis I thought it was deserving of. All the best. ☺
Comment is about Publish-Time (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Philipos
Mon 11th Nov 2019 12:12
Hi Martin, Bus Ride Scenario - I think mum just put a finger to her lips and said hush. Too good not to write about though. Thanks for noticing. P. ?
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 11th Nov 2019 11:35
Perhaps like everything else we should go online, then we wouldn't have to bother to go out in all weathers to pay some sort of homage. Then, as no-one can see us at our computer screens, we can soon drop it altogether.
Not me though...I enjoy the hypocrisy of turning out.
Comment is about NEEDING MAYBE A TITLE IN LATIN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Wow Powerful indeed such a strong resonance here. I dare I say it, possibly one of your finest pieces Keith
Nice one
Comment is about What we face (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Thank you Robert, Tom & Martin.
May Time be good to you all!
Comment is about Time (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
A touching poem that strikes all the right chords in the right places. I also had not realised that Jon Bon Jovi was actively involved in helping ex-service personnel. More power to him and indeed to you for writing such worthy pieces
Nice one
Comment is about Touchstone (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Another fabulous poem Tommy. I always look forward to your postings.
Nice one mate
Comment is about r e f u g e (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
This is a first class reminder of what went on and how a seemingly insignificant corporal can have such a devastating effect on world history
Nice one Greg
Comment is about The carriage in the forest (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
I agree with Hannah in this one Ray. It is indeed brilliant. It reminds of a church not far away from where I live that has some tatty looking regimental flags that look as if they would disintegrate if anybody touched them
Fabulous mate
Comment is about NEEDING MAYBE A TITLE IN LATIN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Another superb poem Jason . I love the harmony and the rhythm of the lines which match the content really well. And that last line is magnificent.
Nice one
Comment is about Aftermath (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
I love the flow of this poem Lisa as well as the statement it makes about time and how we are caught up in it
'one small fish in the great tide'
I also love the fact that
'Time moves on so I must follow'
So many great lines
Love it
Comment is about Time (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
This is simply a beautiful piece of poetry. great imagery and I love the accompanying picture.
Nice one
Comment is about Endless Now (blog)
Original item by trixtex
The difficulty for many is finding that happy place. It seems like you are able to do so. I am perhaps blessed in that I have more than one both physically metaphorically and spiritually.
I love the way your poem encourages others to seek that place.
Nice one
Comment is about Meditation on My Happy Place (blog)
Original item by trixtex
Thanks to Lisa and Trixtex for the likes. Also thanks to Kate for commenting on this piece. It was something I wrote about a month or mare ago and hadn't quite finished it. As I worked on it I realised it had a particular resonance for Sunday so I decided to post it.
Thanks again
Comment is about There's a town (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
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Mon 11th Nov 2019 08:53
"I need a bath,a shave and some soap,
For a nice house and a job,there's not much hope!
An avalanche of events have destroyed my life,
I'm a human being living in disaster and strife."
Comment is about Avoid building a Berlin wall between us and the homeless (blog)
Original item by hugh
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Mon 11th Nov 2019 07:16
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 10th Nov 2019 17:15
I had an aunt who was a matchmaker, made a disastrous date for my cousin.
I love the character in this poem.
Hannah
Comment is about Forbidden fruit (for my grandmother) (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 10th Nov 2019 17:12
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 10th Nov 2019 17:11
<Deleted User> (18118)
Sun 10th Nov 2019 17:07
This is a brilliant piece.
Once a year we are taken into this realm of suffering and loyalty and heroics, with as you say, few questions as to why.
Hannah
Comment is about NEEDING MAYBE A TITLE IN LATIN (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Thank you all. And Vautaw, I think I might be able to arrange that... ?
Comment is about Pocketful of Rain (blog)
Original item by Tom
Beware Don -
When you highlight age
It might become the rage -
Seeing folk who can't wait
To be like you - eighty eight!
(OK - I ex-ag-gerate!!) ?
P.S. Or as the old saying tells us:
It's not the years in your life -,
It's the life in your years.
Comment is about When You Get to My Age (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thank you for reading and your feedback Merey! I too love Jon Bon Jovi, not just because his band puts out amazing music, but because he gives back to his community through his pay-what-you-can Soul Kitchen and helps veterans. I think this new song will bring even more awareness. I hope his generosity inspires more celebrities to do what they can to make the world a better place. One rocker, one poet, one motivated person at a time can make a dark world shine.
Comment is about Touchstone (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
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Sun 10th Nov 2019 13:30
<Deleted User> (22444)
Sun 10th Nov 2019 13:10
Hi Martin, I love the twist in this - the change in tone from nostalgia to brutal reality. Really well done. I read it several times....
Comment is about There's a town (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Thank you Don, Kimberly, Kate and Vautaw for the comments and Branwell, Jeannot, and Hannah for the likes. I feel like I still need to fix up a few lines in this one but on the whole it says exactly what I wanted ?
Comment is about Born To Muse (blog)
Original item by Tom
Emilia Callahan
Tue 12th Nov 2019 13:23
I like this one. Being born and raised in Southern California, I know far too many people who are like this... ?
Comment is about The cosmos grunts (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke