I am always thankful for your comments and interest, Keith.
Comment is about Dancing shadows (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
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
Comment is about particle theory (blog)
Original item by nunya
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sat 11th May 2019 08:14
The North/North divide!
Comment is about Going back on my roots (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
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
Comment is about d.knape (poet profile)
Original item by 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.
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
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.
Comment is about Going back on my roots (blog)
Original item by John McDonough
"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
Comment is about Will (blog)
Original item by Mae Foreman
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
Comment is about Dancing shadows (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
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
Comment is about Seeing things (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
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.
Comment is about A Litany for the Living (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
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
Comment is about Haiku... (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
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 ?
Comment is about Spurs Miracle (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
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.
Comment is about "GLORY, GLORY, HAIL TO MOURA" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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
Comment is about Little Birds (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Really enjoyed this. Thought provoking and deep. Thanks for sharing. Tx
Comment is about Alien (blog)
Original item by Marina G
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!!!
Comment is about Beyond the Blue (blog)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
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
Comment is about LOOKING A-HEAD! (blog)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
thanks keith, thats bang on what i was going for so great to hear thats what you took from it
Comment is about cosmic fuck poem (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
hi keith
thanks for your kind comments re: my art
you can find a gallery of my work here
artpal.com/stuartbuck
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
I wonder if Danny Blanchflower et al are smiling down from that
heavenly pitch?
Comment is about Spurs Miracle (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
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.
Comment is about "GLORY, GLORY, HAIL TO MOURA" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
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
Comment is about Little Birds (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
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
Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)
Original item by Stuart Buck
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
Comment is about cosmic fuck poem (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
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
Comment is about Sparks (blog)
Original item by Rich
Rich, Well written with a strong element of truth and prophecy.
Thank you, Keith
Comment is about No Return (blog)
Original item by Rich
Thank you all for commenting this poem. I appreciate your reading it and your encouraging remarks.
Keith
Comment is about I talk to myself (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
thanks tom! lovely to see you back here
Comment is about cosmic fuck poem (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
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
Comment is about Little Birds (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thank you all- and thanks for the spot on the typo, not sure how Google missed that one
Comment is about Monday (blog)
Original item by Tom Harding
This might be hard to digest for some but the sentiment is quite true.
Comment is about Non-Fat Poem (blog)
Original item by 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.
?
Comment is about Non-Fat Poem (blog)
Original item by d.knape
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
Comment is about Another visit (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
<Deleted User> (21487)
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
Comment is about Soul Food (blog)
Original item by BIG FISH
lovely poem. I think many of us can relate to this.
Comment is about Bi polar (blog)
Original item by Eden Louise
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!
Comment is about Soul Food (blog)
Original item by BIG FISH
Lovely Poem, Keith - I can relate to this, very human.?
Comment is about I talk to myself (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
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 ???
Comment is about Les Murray, poet of Australia's 'vernacular republic', dies aged 80 (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
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
Comment is about Grave of the Fireflies (blog)
Original item by Mikey V Kinsey
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
Comment is about Little Birds (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
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
Comment is about TAKING THE PLUNGE (blog)
Original item by ray pool
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
Comment is about ANTEDISESTABLISHMENT VEGETARIANISM (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Hi Graham - Fair comment. I am still hopeful & keeping the faith. I still believe in miracles lol. T?
Comment is about Spurs Miracle (blog)
Original item by Tom Doolan
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
Comment is about The Vacant Lot (blog)
Original item by d.knape
"You sexy thang!", Tom.
Comment is about "GLORY, GLORY, HAIL TO MOURA" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Nice work John. The dream is alive & kicking.
I still believe on miracles lol. T?
Comment is about "GLORY, GLORY, HAIL TO MOURA" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
keith jeffries
Sat 11th May 2019 09:44
John,
Splendid
Thanks Keith
Comment is about Going back on my roots (blog)
Original item by John McDonough