If only everyone could agree and/or understand. I fight every day for my basic civil liberties. As a writer....freedom of speech goes without saying..NO pun intended
Comment is about Free Speech (blog)
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Randy,
Congratulations
Keith
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
I was afraid to let the crazy out, but after your encouragement....couldn't resist.
Lisa
Comment is about Phils Words (poet profile)
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Congratulations, Randy
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)
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<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 20:56
Don
I quite like the person in my head and she is very much a female, we get on well together, we agree with each other and like the same things. No problems there.
However I always chose male dogs over female dogs, they were very affectionate and less complicated.
mmmm what am I saying?
Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks so much, Andy.
Comment is about Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer (blog)
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Keith, thank you so much.
You are quite right in your assumption.
Thank you, again.
Comment is about Monsters in our midst (blog)
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<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 20:33
ian
I love the strength and determination in your poems and I can only echo Keiths words "you are an inspiration"
Dorothy
Comment is about Martyr (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
Jason,
This poem is so very original, thoughtful and one which sets fire to the imagination. I shall read this several times and keep a copy as it will be a favourite in time to come.
Really well done
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Where Twilight Sleeps (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
<Deleted User> (21487)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 20:23
trevor
I do love your poems - i look forward to them - and this one one does not disappoint.
Dorothy
Comment is about Irish Logic (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
Jon,
A powerfully worded poem in which the reader is left to determine who is being referred to. Dare I say that it is a fairly accurate description of the British Political Class embracing all political parties at the present time. Should I be right in my assumption then I must say that I have seldom read anything so succint and eloquently worded.
Should I be wrong then it is certainly a poem to ponder on and for the reader to determine their own interpretation.
Also a very good poem with an excellent use of vitriolic language.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Monsters in our midst (blog)
Original item by Jon Stainsby
I had to look this up, Senryu that is... still dont get it ... is there irony in there
Comment is about Senryu Reverse (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
The person in you head should NOT... be gender specific.. ?
Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thanks Steve.
I do occasionally, when I can afford the printing ink and postage!
John
Comment is about Blue-remembered (blog)
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Dear Don Mathews, what is madness anyway. Just a statement not a question by the way ..
Comment is about Write some poetry !! (blog)
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<Deleted User> (21818)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 16:43
Nice to meet you Cindylee. I must say I relate on a very personal level to your two poems 'Know Everything's Okay' and 'Burn Bridges' You have a wonderful writing style?
Comment is about cindylee loucks (poet profile)
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thnaks also for commenting on 'the turning of the tide' Keith - this poem a day malarky means I'm getting behind on the 'thank you's' - I always appreciate your kind and considerate input and feedback - thanks for taking the time to do so
Ian
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
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thanks for your kind comments on 'the turning of the tide' Martin - this NaPoWriMo challenge certainly enables you to walk down some different paths - hence the variety of styles
glad you liked it
Ian
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
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Hello Ian
You seem to be in full flood at the present time. This is another one of those poems for which you are becoming well known and for good reasons. Apathy and disunity will achieve nothing against corrupt government and oppressive industrialists. You are right to say that only be standing together will be heard and achieve our goals. Keep on writing Ian. You are an inspiratiion.
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Martyr (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
thanks for the kind comments re: 'with banners held high' Mike - you make some pertinent and insightfull comments as always - glad you liked it. In the process of developing it as a song for the festival with the same name in May - hopefully will have it ready in time
thanks for taking the time to comment
Ian
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
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thanks for your kind comments re 'with banners held high' Jason - it is in the development stage as a song which I'm hoping to perform at a festival of the same name on 18th May - glad you liked it mate
Ian
Comment is about Jason Bayliss (poet profile)
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thanks for the kind comments on 'with banners..'Keith - I am lucky not to be in the position of the poems theme - but I do a lot of gigs for homeless charities as part of the We Shall Overcome campaign - we are playing the 'With Banners Held High' festival in Wakefield on 18th May - looking forward to that one so much - and hopefully this will be recorded as a song by my band in time to sing it our=t at that festival ?
Ian
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
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Absolutely brilliant as always.
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Well up to the standard set by this contributor.
Whilst time sees old working practices superseded - and has done
down the centuries (foot-wagon-coach-rail-road-air: to cite some
aspects of the travel industry), the injustice of poverty demands
righteous anger and remonstration in any generation, even more so
when its victims have given much - even to an incapacity to earn - in
the service of their country. There is an irony, however, that a society that produces food banks also produces the condition of
obesity on a truly worrying scale. Back again to the constant challenge of obtaining balance in the demands of this life we live.
Comment is about Raising The Standards (With Banners Held High) (blog)
Original item by Ian Whiteley
A reminder of "tempus fugit" to make us fidget!
I find that living alone has one personal advantage - I'm, the only one
I know who doesn't seem to be getting the worse for wear.?
Comment is about Cruel Mistress (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Agree with Brian.
Keep 'em as long as possible, JC. Avoid those words we hear on the
tube here in town: Mind the gap! ?
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
We live with ourselves, see our face in the mirror, and talk to ourselves on occasions, so it's hardly surprising that any inner voice
has the same origins.
Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
<Deleted User> (21818)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 13:53
d.k
One of your best poems to date both in content and construction. The subject you address is crucial as the consequences of having no real free speech herald the downfall of a liberal democratic society. Few realise this. In the UK laws have been enacted to ensure prosecution for anyone who says something detrimental about anothers religion or race. Such behaviour should be discouraged as a matter of course as it is repugnant by nature but to interfere with the right to speak freely and openly is to court an even greater misfortune.
A good poem and well thought through
Thanks
Keith
Comment is about Free Speech (blog)
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<Deleted User> (21818)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 13:44
Nice to meet you Mona S? Thank you for commenting on 'Overtures'.
Comment is about mona s (poet profile)
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I think I follow you, Don!
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
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Excellent Randy. Deserved piece in my mind (:
Comment is about Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer (blog)
Original item by Randy Horton
John's taking over from Donald
We've got a new ruler of the world
I hear all the crowd yelling "Go John"
Don's done his dash, been impearled ?
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
And it takes a special mind to unlock the doors of a child with autism.. Their perceptions are so very unique for us to fathom..
Love the theme and essence of your poem..
Thank you ..
Comment is about Autism Rhythms (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Keith
You question ' How are you able to attribute gender to the person you speak to in your head? '
I guess I always talk to my inner voice as a male. The question is why? Not being a psychologist I can't answer this. I can only postulate a reason as in the poem
Don
Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Thank you very much.
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Don,
This is an interesting poem. How are you able to attribute gender to the person you speak to in your head? I can understand how we all gravitate to a certain gender in daily life for a variety of reasons. There is a male and female part in all of us. This might explain how we best relate to one gender and not the other. You pose and interesting question.
A very thoughtful poem. Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Poet and the Psychologist (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Phil,
What a profound poem as it hits the raw truth of existence and calls for unconditional love. A cleverly presented poem which, in my case, helped me realise my own good fortune and the need to develop a better perspective on the world which I encounter everyday.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about The nameless. (blog)
Original item by I'm not a poet
a worthy winner. one of those pieces that defies pigeon-holing and just exists as a self-contained world.
Comment is about The Poem of the Week is 'Texas Tornadoes and the Power of Prayer' by Randy Horton (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
“If I ruled the world”, Don.
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Now here's an idea for you John
The Wergly could replace GBP
As initiator of this new currency
You could be hailed as Brexit rescuer, and MP
Imagine what you could do in your Parliament
Knock a bit of sense in them chimps
Show 'em a Coopey-managed government
Tell 'em to stop being wimps
Gosh John how the hell my mind travels
From your chat with the dentist, me asking price
Then suddenly Wergly replaces GBP
And you become MP, roll the dice
The mind boggles...?
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Don and Brian - wergly wergly werg.
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 07:59
Funny, but tragically true. My solution? Make doorways wider!
Comment is about One More Bacon Butty (blog)
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<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 07:57
<Deleted User> (21818)
Mon 15th Apr 2019 04:03
Congratulations! Well deserved.
Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Once Upon a Time' by Laura Taylor (article)
Original item by Stuart Buck
Lisa C Bassignani
Mon 15th Apr 2019 21:31
Nice..just went for cleaning the other day!
Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)
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