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keith jeffries

Sat 11th May 2019 09:44

John,
Splendid
Thanks Keith

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Jon Stainsby

Sat 11th May 2019 09:22

I am always thankful for your comments and interest, Keith.


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elPintor

Sat 11th May 2019 08:27

Good morning, David, thanks for looking in.

In the States, I traveled everywhere by car, except in those fairly rare instances when going by air seemed feasible and a worthwhile trade-off against long hours spent driving--it's hard to put a value on respite when it's needed.

Anyway, my lifestyle has dramatically changed, and I rather like doing transit hands-free ;

https://vimeo.com/10313372

Looking forward to reading your own view...

Rachel

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Sat 11th May 2019 08:14

The North/North divide!

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Graham Sherwood

Sat 11th May 2019 07:42

DK, I’m afraid rumours of my greatness are hideously over-exaggerated. In fact I read all the poems on WOL.
Your Non-Fat piece struck a chord with me as I have been trying to slim my work down recently too

Wink

Best regards,

Graham

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d.knape

Sat 11th May 2019 03:13

can't believe the great Graham Sherwood would read my poem.
thank you so much. I consider it an honor.

by the way, wasn't there a forest named after you?

wink.

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John McDonough

Sat 11th May 2019 01:40

The rivalry between Manchester United and and Liverpool FC cannot be understated. As a kid growing up in the 70's my team were in the wilderness whilst Liverpool seemed to win everything. As a young man in the 90's the trend was reversed as Ferguson achieved his goal of "Knocking Liverpool off their perch". Whilst it is considered treacherous to support another football team other than your own there are many United fans this will resonate with. Irrespective of who wins, what a dramatic end to the season with English clubs dominating in Europe and a down to the wire finish in the EPL. May the best teams win.

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Jason Bayliss

Fri 10th May 2019 22:26

"And a conscience at peace and free of regrets, like a mother's kiss on the quivering cheek of a child that's weak and frets."

Really like this Mae, it's a well crafted message, beautiful imagery, and so pleasurable to say out loud. Love it.

J. x

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 21:22

Jon,

what an interesting poem which incorporates and acknowledges the source and intention of evil. "Dancing until the morning light" so symbolic as evil is often at play during the hours of darkness. A very unusual poem and along with Jane it is a work of much thought for the reader.

Thank you for this
Keith

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 20:06

John,

What an eerie and wonderfully descriptive poem. It´s too close to my bedtime for it to be read again. Really quite an unusual but captivating poem.

Thank you
Keith

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John Marks

Fri 10th May 2019 18:47

Thank you mona, Wolfgar, Keith and Jane. Your continuing and generous support means a lot to me. The poem embodies an aspiration that I strive for and, just occasionally, achieve! John ?

David. Visual artists, like musicians, have, I think, the rub on us weary wordsmiths, especially when it comes to conveying something of the mystery of life.

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DESMOND CHILDS

Fri 10th May 2019 18:42

Thank you Tom for your comments, much appreciated. Thanks Frances, Dorothy, mona and Jane for the likes.

All the best des

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Tom Doolan

Fri 10th May 2019 18:19

Hi M.C. - I am sure the departed Spurs stars will be shining their light on the final in Madrid. And the Spurs go marching on. T ?

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John Coopey

Fri 10th May 2019 17:56

Thanks MC. But what could possibly improve on the line
“He’s a-trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored”? Magnificent.

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Jason Bayliss

Fri 10th May 2019 17:54

Thanks Keith, I think we're all quite philosophical, especially all the WOLers and once again thank you Mae for always being supportive and encouraging.

J. x

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Tom

Fri 10th May 2019 16:48

Really enjoyed this. Thought provoking and deep. Thanks for sharing. Tx

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jennifer Malden

Fri 10th May 2019 16:38

Thanks Martin, Wolfgar and Jon for the likes, and Jason and Jane for th comments. Glad you all found something to like in it. I had fun writing it anyway. Admit to being an aunt, but not Victorian and no maiden!!!

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jennifer Malden

Fri 10th May 2019 16:33

Nice! He will go all through school anyway known as Archibald!!! His Dad does have a bald patch as well as his uncle. Is Harrison a play on words for Harry's son? Jennifer

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Stu Buck

Fri 10th May 2019 16:03

thanks keith, thats bang on what i was going for so great to hear thats what you took from it

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Stu Buck

Fri 10th May 2019 16:02

hi keith
thanks for your kind comments re: my art
you can find a gallery of my work here
artpal.com/stuartbuck

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 10th May 2019 15:34

I wonder if Danny Blanchflower et al are smiling down from that
heavenly pitch?

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M.C. Newberry

Fri 10th May 2019 15:29

A well-wrought hymn of homage to a team that performed a great
feat when it mattered. I nearly stood and marched around the room to your inventive words, JC. Fancy...BOTH major European tournaments being contested by teams from England. One for the
record books.

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 15:09

Jason,

It is often said that a good poet is also a philosopher at heart and this poem albeit brief is such an example. Thank you for this

Keith

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 14:51

Stu,

I am taken with your art as I can see clearly the influence of Science Fiction. I particularly liked the one with the Zeppelin issuing black tentacles. Any more?

Thanks
Keith

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 14:43

Stu,

This sent my mind into a flurry of thought. I had to read it several times. It has a profound quality which provokes many images.The opening line struck me as I find the search for God frustrating and almost unachieveable. An excellent work and thank you for this.

Keith

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 14:36

Rich,

This poem along with others you have written explores the human psyche with a strong sense of philosophy. I believe that all good poets are also philosophers at heart. Well done and thank you

Keith

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 14:32

Rich, Well written with a strong element of truth and prophecy.

Thank you, Keith

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keith jeffries

Fri 10th May 2019 14:29

Thank you all for commenting this poem. I appreciate your reading it and your encouraging remarks.

Keith

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Stu Buck

Fri 10th May 2019 14:19

thanks tom! lovely to see you back here

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Mae Foreman

Fri 10th May 2019 13:49

I'm glad to hear you say you're happy with your work dear Jason! If it passed the test of you it obviously is more than just a good piece!
Congratulations ?
Mae

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Tom Harding

Fri 10th May 2019 12:17

Thank you all- and thanks for the spot on the typo, not sure how Google missed that one

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Tom Harding

Fri 10th May 2019 12:12

Awesome

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Tom Harding

Fri 10th May 2019 12:11

Very nice

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Graham Sherwood

Fri 10th May 2019 10:51

This might be hard to digest for some but the sentiment is quite true.

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d.knape

Fri 10th May 2019 10:46

All the heavy stuff has been removed from this poem
to make it as light and fluffy as possible.
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Martin Elder

Fri 10th May 2019 09:39

Thanks to Jon and Dorothy for liking and Thanks to Stu and Rachel for commenting. This isn't something I would usually be inclined to write about, but the words came but it was more the frustration of being in hospital.

Thanks again to all
Martin

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Fri 10th May 2019 08:31

I really love this poem.
Every person who reads it will relate to it - and take comfort from it.

Those gut wrenching dips of self doubt are, as Rich quotes "okay not to feel okay' and then we are urged "not to stray from happy thoughts"

Yes I really love it.
Dorothy

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Rich

Fri 10th May 2019 07:37

lovely poem. I think many of us can relate to this.

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Rich

Fri 10th May 2019 07:36

I love this, "it's okay not to be okay" is something I've learned. And I love that tasty sould food, too.

Lovely poem, looking forward to some more!

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Rich

Fri 10th May 2019 07:31

Lovely Poem, Keith - I can relate to this, very human.?

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kealan coady

Fri 10th May 2019 07:00

An absolute legend, I was given Les Murray's book Learning Human when I was a teenager and going through a really bad time. His poetry helped me so much. Rest in Peace you genius ???

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Stu Buck

Fri 10th May 2019 00:37

enjoyed this and grave of the fireflies is one of my favourite films, although its so heartbreaking i can barely bring myself to watch it

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Jason Bayliss

Thu 9th May 2019 22:30

Thanks Frances, Desmond, Victoria, Mona and Cora for liking and thanks to Mae, Jennifer, Jane and Martin for your kind comments.
I'm glad you liked this one because I did. It's not often I really like something I wrote, normally I just feel glad to get down on paper, or so to speak, so I really appreciate it.

J. x

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raypool

Thu 9th May 2019 21:58

Always a pleasure David, and I know there are ripples that spread out in thought which are best dealt with face to face - even with that beard of yours! (especially). All i'll say is that subjective states cannot really be set in stone without bearing in mind how an individual experiences them - but I think the crowd factor plays a part in that environment.

Ray

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raypool

Thu 9th May 2019 21:51

Thanks David for your well considered comment - it offers an honest appraisal, and that should be what we do - rather than going to extreme views. There should always be an open window for considerations. I am as you know a bit mischievous and can take any side that might illustrate my feelings. I eat meat now and again, but never feel good about it. Peace, man. I was reading about the production of hamburgers in Germany, sold around the world, and it is indeed incredibly monitored ; probably better considered than the world's effluence I think we know.

Thanks Brian, that's on record !

Rachel, thanks - it's nice you trouble to clue up on issues to open up poems. That was quite a revelation, and in a way it just goes to show that life is precious . But we eat to survive!

Ray

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John Marks

Thu 9th May 2019 20:03

Thanks Jason.?

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Tom Doolan

Thu 9th May 2019 17:13

Hi Graham - Fair comment. I am still hopeful & keeping the faith. I still believe in miracles lol. T?

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keith jeffries

Thu 9th May 2019 16:37

d.k

I am with you on this one all the way, as I always try to defend nature. Good poem. Well said.

Thanks Keith

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John Coopey

Thu 9th May 2019 16:36

"You sexy thang!", Tom.

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Tom Doolan

Thu 9th May 2019 16:23

Nice work John. The dream is alive & kicking.
I still believe on miracles lol. T?

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