Fantastic - great poem, great sentiment. I couldn't agree with you more.
Comment is about A Letter Of Resignation (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Thank you Rose, Mona and Dorothy for your kind likes and comments. It's a subject I'm quite passionate about. Quite frankly when more and more scientists start talking in terms of human extinction I don't understand why it's not the lead story on every news media every single day.
J. x
Comment is about A Letter Of Resignation (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (21487)
Tue 28th May 2019 17:44
so delicate and gentle - it is beautiful and dream like.
Dorothy
Comment is about The moon (blog)
Original item by Poetique
<Deleted User> (21487)
Tue 28th May 2019 17:40
Jason
I can only second Mona's comment - and add the future looks frightening - and all we talk about is Brexit. If only we could go back to the status quo and use those wasted three years more wisely.
Dorothy
Comment is about A Letter Of Resignation (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Beautifully written.. Profoundly stated grave concerns..
Comment is about A Letter Of Resignation (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (9882)
Tue 28th May 2019 17:27
<Deleted User> (9882)
Tue 28th May 2019 17:22
GREAT! LOVED IT!
Rose ?
Comment is about A Letter Of Resignation (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
The entrepreneur offers others opportunities so it is always a matter
of deep regret when things go awry and both pay the price. But
without the risktakers who put their money where their mouth is
(excuse the culinary analogy) there would be even less opportunities
for employment. Food for thought ?? ?
Comment is about The Fallen Chain (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
The ability of the mind to adjust its filing system to suit the life of its
owner is always a fascinating subject guaranteed to hold the
attention. As we age it is said we can recall distant events with a
clarity that overtakes more recent experiences. That may be a
generalisation depending on the relevant importance of either in
the owner's "catalogue of content". Also - the kindness of having
more pleasant things recalled and less pleasant stuff retired to the
rear of the filing system is something for which many must surely be
grateful with the passing of the years. Keeping the mind active via
words and music can be enormously beneficial towards retaining
mental capability and poetry is surely a huge "medicinal" contribution in that respect.
Comment is about 'It is lost, hiding somewhere out back' (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
There can never have been a time when global humanity has had
such access to the world and its perceived problems. Let us use
that access to maximise our understanding whilst not being seduced
into feelings of despond and despair via numerous modern alarmist
agendas that appear to be so readily promoted, acceded to and appraised as undeniably "true". Nature is never so simple.
Comment is about Division (blog)
Original item by Rich
I recall its unspoken but powerful presence when visiting family in
Louisiana, and the levees that offered some respite but incomplete
protection against its occasional rise against the countryside through
which it flows on its majestic way to the sea.
Comment is about The MightySneaky River (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Congratulations, Jeff. And thank you for your years of tireless supporting of other poets and bands: a poetry impresario par excellence.
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'The Only Band That Mattered!' by Jeffarama (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Congratulations, Jeff
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'The Only Band That Mattered!' by Jeffarama (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Moira Garland
Tue 28th May 2019 13:19
Thanks John for yet another really good post, and for sharing Carole's poetry - always worth reading. And she is always so enabling, and encouraging of other poets.
Comment is about My kind of poetry: Carole Bromley (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Beautiful writing and so sad - the door into the rose garden finally closed - the denial of the light in the frost-whitened air - the comfortable unhappiness of fading away- really splendid. I'm green with envy!
Jennifer
Comment is about An unwarranted intrusion (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
The seventies was a brilliant time for seeing groups like that. It wasn't just that there was so many good bands around, but they toured constantly, and were accessible to all. I was still at school then, but we managed to get to a gig every couple of weeks.
I saw The Clash three times, and have to agree they were the best (maybe not the only band that mattered, but certainly the best)
My only regret is that I never got to see the Sex Pistols. They did do a few gigs local to us, but used false names and we only heard about it the next day.
Groovy Times indeed
congratulations on your POTW
Cheers Kevin
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'The Only Band That Mattered!' by Jeffarama (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
...............and the Romans had better helmets!! Brilliant!
Comment is about The Fallen Chain (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Don, it’s simple economics. Jamie’s Italian food wasn’t as good as Carluccio’s and was also more expensive. Service wasn’t as good either!
Comment is about The Fallen Chain (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thank you, Jason and afishamongmany, for your kind comments. In re: your note, afishamongmany, that comment 'sans offence' is tricky - I changed the line at the last minute, substituting 'causing' for 'wanton' because 'causing' scanned better; but 'wanton' explained the 'offence' better, so I'll change it back. It might help to explain away that particular problem. It's wilful offence I'd hope to avoid - the unintended kind is unavoidable, alas.
Original item by Richie Muster
I thought love was going to sustain me forever, but it turned out to be a feather in a summer breeze... beautiful verse, painful truths in this tale. Thanks for sharing your gift John. In a different way love lives on❣️
Comment is about An unwarranted intrusion (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thank you Dorothy and Afisha for those lovely comments.. Glad u liked?
Comment is about Silhouettes (blog)
Original item by mona s
So many things have clicked since writing this...
Comment is about Clickety Clique (blog)
Original item by Lisa C Bassignani
Thank you Mae, I'm very flattered, honestly I tend to write a lot of stuff as messages to my kids, hoping that they're little bits of wisdom that are easier to write than to say. One day I'd love it if you chose to recite one, if they're good enough??
J. x
Comment is about A Thousand Miles (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Hi, Lisa. Not sure what happened. I didn't intentionally take it down. Anyway, thanks for reading and commenting.
Comment is about Whistling in the Dark (blog)
Original item by Randy Horton
OOOH I like this - very funny with a smooth nugget of truth too! I love a poem that saves its message tie the last line. Very good indeed!
Comment is about Moving Forward (blog)
Original item by Robert C Gaulke
Lovely and so true - and as heart-warming as a lovely cup of coffee! I particularly like the line "pop popping/ bubbling brew".
Comment is about Percolator (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I can so relate to this! It's honest and accurate and has great pace and rhythm - I really love it. Thank you x
Comment is about LITTLE OFF KEY (blog)
Original item by cindylee loucks
cheers david! yes i only use the finest vpns for my late night browsing!
Comment is about sexual apocalypse at the gym poem (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 27th May 2019 16:37
Restaurants and cafes come and go. They're opening up all fhe time, there's no customer loyalty and inevitably someone gets squeezed out. That is just commercial reality Don. To equate Jamie's Italian with the Roman Empire I can only conclude they've been giving you the wrong pills in that hospital.
Comment is about The Fallen Chain (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
I can just imagine you performing this at a gig. It has all the out there flair natural rhythm and panache that is your trademark.
Nice one Jeff
Congratulations
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'The Only Band That Mattered!' by Jeffarama (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Ah dk - too sad to talk about. So glad you've put so well into words my feelings. ?
Go well
><>
Comment is about A Baby's Not A Baby (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 27th May 2019 16:05
Mona
It is getting the opportunity to read words like these that makes me appreciate WoL all the more. Just wonderful.
Dorothy
Comment is about Silhouettes (blog)
Original item by mona s
Hello Ritchie - Well written and heart felt. But could such a wish ever be realised? To criticise -and- to be criticise 'sans offence'; there's the stumbling block.
Go well
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Original item by Richie Muster
An interesting ethereal read Mona. The start of an interesting story? The spectacular horizon beckoned as being very real.
Go well
><>
Comment is about Silhouettes (blog)
Original item by mona s
Very delicatissimo Chloé. Bien fait.
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Comment is about Musically mine (blog)
Original item by Chloé
cheers both! glad you liked it
Comment is about sexual apocalypse at the gym poem (blog)
Original item by Stuart Buck
<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 27th May 2019 14:40
Rich
I think you have put things into perspective, the really important issues are not being addressed. we must all share that blame.
Dorothy
Comment is about Division (blog)
Original item by Rich
Hey Kporho - ok got it. Now the line is no longer a puzzle but a rich piece in a rich poem. Clinched derives from old English 'clench', to hold tight as in wrestling. So maybe, I had a close experience with the desert and survivedt?
Go well
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Comment is about Black And White (blog)
Original item by Kporho Raphael Oyeke
I know you Americans like coffee
You need it to survive (in the morning)
And.brush all the sleep-cobs away
And stop you from jolly-well yawning. ?
Comment is about Percolator (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (21818)
Mon 27th May 2019 14:15
<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 27th May 2019 13:39
i think that this is best described as a 'comfort' poem.
Yum Yum
dorothy
Comment is about Percolator (blog)
Original item by d.knape
<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 27th May 2019 13:37
Ah! Jamie Oliver - - - - - his perceived 'boyish charm and engaging personality' ? was a good front for an ambitious businessman.
Didn't work though - more honesty and less greed could have worked.
Dorothy
Comment is about The Fallen Chain (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks for putting this back up Randy. I was looking to reread and could not find it.
Comment is about Whistling in the Dark (blog)
Original item by Randy Horton
"Some things never change
Yet nothing ever stays the same
Whether tomorrow or yesterday
Its evident it's here to stay"
Comment is about Round and round (blog)
Original item by Zia
Absolutely enchanting. Beautiful words, skillfully put together.
J. x
Comment is about Musically mine (blog)
Original item by Chloé
Thanks for the comment on 'The Dinosaur...', Jennifer, I'm glad you liked it. I must admit that I've always had a little doubt about that list line myself. I don't think it's the rhythm though, maybe more that the order of the words is a bit awkward. Perhaps I'll revise it at some point.
Comment is about Jennifer Malden (poet profile)
Original item by Jennifer Malden
Rich
Tue 28th May 2019 18:11
Nature isn't simple, and we can't pretend to understand nature in true detail. We can understand the big picture, the things that are obvious. We are on the brink of the biosphere's sixth mass extinction - anthropogenic this time - ie not caused by a catastrophe like a comet or meteor impact. Same with the Earth's climate system - we've passed the point of no return. Anthropogenic, again. I am alarmed.
Comment is about Division (blog)
Original item by Rich