Fantastic poems full of great imagery.

Comment is about Anne Enith Cooper (poet profile)

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A quick note to let you know I have mentioned your new book in a blog post, today.
https://francesmacaulayforde.wordpress.com/2017/06/16/after-hours/
Looking forward to a good read.

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

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Louise - thank you. It is a privilege I am glad to undertake and it is good to know that you find my comments encouraging.
Rob

Comment is about Louise Clarke (poet profile)

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It's a small world - at least where poetry's concerned. David.

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

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Hi Again David,
I established the first regular public reading event in 2005 after returning from Ireland and it ran each month until 2008. Yes, like many others, Jackson (relatively unknown in Perth) first read some of her words at my 'Poets Corner' monthly meetings at the State Library in Pages Cafe in 2008.
She is (these days) very involved in the poetry scene here in Perth, particularly the 'slam' events, I think.
I have retired after many years of serving on various writing committees including PCWC, WritingWA, FAWWA and having represented Poetry Australia as a poet in residence for 6 months at Burns Beach Cafe (my last gig). See my bio here: https://francesmacaulayforde.wordpress.com/about/
I shall order your book now and look forward to reading.
Best, Frances.

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

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Robert, I would be really touched if you gave your time to read my poems.
Your feedback and comments are really appreciated, boost my mood and inspire me to continue writing.
Kindest wishes,
Louise

Comment is about Louise Clarke (poet profile)

Original item by Louise Clarke

Louise - I started with your first piece on WoL and was working my way through, not realising you had posted so many 'blogs' since January. Are you alright for me to continue, or would you rather me to ease off?
Rob

Comment is about Louise Clarke (poet profile)

Original item by Louise Clarke

G'day David,
Thanks for keeping me informed.
I've now contacted your publisher and asked how I can order a book to be sent to Perth, Western Australia.
Best,
Frances.

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

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G'day Sean,
Thanks for taking the time to read 3 of my poems and clicking the 'like' button.
I'm looking forward to reading more of your work.
Best
Frances.

Comment is about Seán Maguire (poet profile)

Original item by Seán Maguire

Hi Ray. Thanks for commenting on Grandad Slugshaw. As always your comments are much appreciated
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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Hello Seán, Welcome to WoL. Your poem Street Life immediately drew my attention as it speaks of countless thousands of similar faces. One in particular comes to mind of a man I have come to know who sits outside my local supermarket asking for help. You have described him well. Thank you for this. Keith

Comment is about Seán Maguire (poet profile)

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Thank you so much for your comments!
It means a lot to me. ?

Comment is about Michaela Sheldon (poet profile)

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Wow, the imagery and tone of this poem has a musical feel. It is really vivid and I got swept away it reminded of times when I used to go fishing.

Comment is about Michaela Sheldon (poet profile)

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Hello everyone! My apologies as I cannot be at WOL this evening; I've come down with a sore throat/cold - but hope you have a great evening!
Also, to let you know that my friend Christine won't be there either - she has to have a major operation on Wednesday (if you're believers, please say a prayer for her!)
Thanks so much - love, Dorinda x

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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Chaps the Conservatives are in disarray: Labour has increased its membership by another 150,000 in the last week. Corbyn's position is strengthened and another election more than likely. The Tories need to be kept under pressure. Viva! Tommy

Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)

Original item by Harry O`N eill

welcome Seanin! haha! that mad hatters hat tells us a lot about you.

A lot of politicians should be wearing them as well
don't you think?

Great sample also!

P&S xx

Comment is about Seanin Hughes (poet profile)

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Hi Raj thankyou for your comments I love to listen to the birds singing I also try talking back you might think I'm mad but who cares at least they answere you . Regards Wendy .

Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)

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Carnage of Hell

Useless to explain
loss of life

Grief so intense
no reason acceptable

Evil lurks behind
each terrorist act.

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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Hi Cynthia,

How thoughtful of you to take the time to drop me a line! I have thought about you, and others, a lot too over the years! It was such an incredibly special time and place for friends to meet and share. I do miss the interactive fun and poetry competitions we would have! Ahhh, those were the days... xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

do keep posting Wendy.Your poems carry so many necessary messages.Thank you.Jemima.

Comment is about Wendy Higson (poet profile)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Rachel, thank you for this. Personal development and self discovery are on going processes which often need the affirmation of others. Thank you again. Keith

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Great bio, Keith..almost like a personal emancipation. Keep speaking up, my friend.

Rachel

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Kimafia, I have only this evening come across your profile and read a few of your poems. You are very accomplished and eloquent with a highly descriptive style. I look forward to reading more. Thank you indeed. Keith

Comment is about kimafia Jones (poet profile)

Original item by kimafia Jones

Good day Keith,

Thank you for the feedback. I really appreciate it.

I will write some more in time.

Comment is about Neill Barnard (poet profile)

Original item by Neill Barnard

Dear Neil, Thank you for your latest poem which has a very special quality to it. Please write more and often. Thank you again. Keith

Comment is about Neill Barnard (poet profile)

Original item by Neill Barnard

hey suki thanks for the recent kind comments, much appreciated!

Comment is about Suki Spangles (poet profile)

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thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' Francine - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian

Comment is about Francine (poet profile)

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thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' Cynthia - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' mate - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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thanks for commenting on 'This Flower' John - I'm pleased you liked it - apologies for delay in replying
Ian

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Hello LaToya thankyou for your comments I love writing my thoughts down it does make you feel good for years I could not spell but since getting an iPad there is no stopping me now . It makes you forget your troubles and boy does it make you feel good when some one notices what you have said thankyou kind regards Wendy X

Comment is about LaToya Chavers (poet profile)

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Hi ray, thanks for the kind comment on my potw much appreciated!

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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Hi Harry thanks for your kind comment on my potw, much appreciated

Comment is about Harry O`N eill (poet profile)

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Hello Tom .. thanks for your comment, it seems to have touched a few people. Thanks.

Comment is about Tom Doolan (poet profile)

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What do you mean you remember my 'encounter with a sheik' many moons ago. The hair rose up the back of my neck! Did I actually make mention of him before? If so, I've got to watch my mouth!

Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)

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Thank you so much for your comments on my poems. It really inspires me to continue writing.
I find your work interesting and the themes touch me deeply.
Thanks again for taking your time to offer comments.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Welcome from me, too. You have great flair which is only possible with ideas worth sharing. And many of them. 'tittle tattling' is an art in itself, widely practised through all cultures and all ages.

Comment is about John Andrew Nield (poet profile)

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Hi Tom, as a new fan, I've shared my discovery on my blog. https://francesmacaulayforde.wordpress.com/2017/06/02/tom-harding/

Comment is about Tom Harding (poet profile)

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An old soul...

Comment is about Andres S. (poet profile)

Original item by Andres S.

There's nothing depressing about thinking, unless you feel that you, and only you, have the 'right' answers. Now that would be DEPRESSING.

Enjoy the journey. Read a lot, listen a lot, and say little until you have something to say which is worth sharing. Poetry is an excellent medium for practising opinions, because writing in 'shorthand' requires precision of ideas and adequate vocabulary to express them.

Is that you in the photo up top?

Comment is about Ben Chronister (poet profile)

Original item by Ben Chronister

Hello Laura .. thanks for your kind comment. Not a happy subject but I wrote it quickly to get my thoughts out of the way, it's easy to go on dwelling on sad news for ever .. Cheers!

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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Hello Martin.thanks very much for your comment. The 'chords of flowers' refers to him being a musician and of course all the flowers that my wife had to receive . Thanks.

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

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Hello Ben ... thank-you for your comment on my recent poem. It's great when people find something in your words .. Cheers.

Comment is about Ben Chronister (poet profile)

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Thank you so much fot your kind words Kim. I shall do just that ?

Comment is about Kim Whysall-Hammond (poet profile)

Original item by Kim Whysall-Hammond

Just wanted to say thanks a lot for liking my poem Home Straight, Connor. Hope your original work continues to thrive on WOL!

Ray

Comment is about Connor Lannes (poet profile)

Original item by Connor Lannes

Hi John. Thanks for commenting on "shut thi Clack" & "Sylvie".
I'm reading and enjoying some of your stuff at present, and I'll leave some comments when I've read more.
Welcome to the site by the way. I hope you get as much out of it as I do. I'm new to writing poetry so it's only by receiving comments that I know how I'm doing. All the best.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about John Andrew Nield (poet profile)

Original item by John Andrew Nield

Hello again Hazel - I'm more than happy with a bit of insplagiarationism! - one of the wonderful things about WoL is the way we trigger dialogue and response through poetry and commentary. So bring it on is what I say. I'm also flattered that you found favour with my Fun in a Fiat 500 - phew! It did strike me that your Earsplitting was on a similar theme when I read it. All good stuff and nothing to forgive whatsoever. All the bestest, Col.

Comment is about Hazel ettridge (poet profile)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Hello Ray, thank you for your comment on A Wartime Journey. I was born in January 1948 so am only able to recollect the aftermath of the war in and around Birmingham. My poems covering this period and also the Great War are taken from the experiences of family and friends who lived through these times. I hope I do justice to their memories. Later this year I hope to publish a book which will include two sections of poetry devoted to the World Wars. I´ll keep you posted. Thank you again for you comments as always they are much appreciated. Keith

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Keith for your wonderful comment and for inspiring me to continue with writing...

Comment is about Mnemosyne (poet profile)

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Kim, thanks for your advice on Imagination. Much appreciated. Keith

Comment is about Kim Whysall-Hammond (poet profile)

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