Thanks, MC. I’m sure the great man wouldn’t mind me purloining his classic.

Comment is about I WALK THE LINE (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

I am drawn to this book as my mother, who was born in Maryport in Cumberland, had a similar attraction to the sea which remained with her until the day she died. She would sit for hours in silence and gaze out to the horizon with a serene expression as if she were already home and content.

Keith Jeffries

Comment is about Chris Armstrong's poems about love, loss and Wales (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Hoy no hace tanto calor, Brian. In fact it's blooming freezing, and the rain's hardly stopped for two days! So as you can see MCN, it has happened to this unfortunate holidaymaker!

Comment is about Rain In Spain (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Keith,
Thanks so much for reading and appreciating the poem.. ?

Comment is about You would never believe me (blog)

Original item by mona s

Just had this experience... though mine involved three pints of Bathams on an empty stomach. Enjoyed your piece Stu.

Comment is about think back/pink black (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

A love filled cry from a grieving heart. A very special poem in the form of a plea.

Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about A Prayer (blog)

Original item by Binte Afroz

Me gusta ir al Espana porque hace mucho calor.

Comment is about Rain In Spain (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

This is great! I've been wanting to write something similar, I've got the title but the words haven't quite come yet. Seems like you've beaten me to it. Nice work.

Comment is about Mortality (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Hi JC - regarding your I Walk The Line charity appeal - I
went to the link provided and "joined" via the procedure
on offer, completing the process right through - trying
via Paypal with an endless buffer on view to donate. I then
tried via my bank card - with the same endless buffer
for "processing donation". After many minutes waiting for
completion, I gave up and signed off - unsuccessful in my
effort to donate. Sorry.
MC

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

Original item by John Coopey

Hi Vautaw, thanks so much for your comment on Highbury Fields and for all the likes ? I'm really looking forward to reading through your work. Tx

Comment is about Vautaw (poet profile)

Original item by Vautaw

Very nice. I can get into this?

CQ

Comment is about Desolation (blog)

Original item by Binte Afroz

Binte,

This is quite elegant and balanced. I am impressed!

CQ

Comment is about Talking To The Dead (blog)

Original item by Binte Afroz

Vautaw
Congratulations - so well deserved.

Dorothy

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Poetry Understands' by Vautaw (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

JC - as a Johnny Cash (JC) fan, I reckon this is worth a dime or two.
I keep a close watch on that cash of mine
But I think it's fine you walked the line! ?.

Comment is about I WALK THE LINE (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A poetical recognition of the words "virtual" and "reality". I think we
all tend to have an idea in our mind about those with whom we share
work and comment on this site. It adds to the fun.

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Ha-ha...there must be times when this happens to an unfortunate
holidaymaker. But - to vary an old adage: you pay your money
and you take your chance. At least holidays "at home" can be accommodated accordingly - and were, long before cheap air
travel arrived. There is always a sort of masochistic pleasure
in sheltering from the rain In a bus shelter munching through a
wrapper full of cod and chips! ?

Comment is about Rain In Spain (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

There is a difference between using a "familiar" name in circumstances that allow it...and I recognise that as a fact of life.
My dispute is with a media attitude to those in high public office
whose identity is treated with a vulgar unwarranted familiarity,
rather than the proper respect they deserve in their position.
For some reason, those of senior rank in the police are the most
frequent recipients. It is probably her good luck that the current
Met. Police Commissioner Cressida Dick isn't being identified on
our TV screens as "Cressie Dick".

Comment is about FAKE FAMILIARITY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Stu,

This captures an inconsequential moment of time with the precision of a surgeon with a scalpel. I am entranced by its brevity and intensity.

Thank you
Keith

Comment is about think back/pink black (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Your poems take me on a journey with you, gentle as fireflies lighting on summer memories. ?

Comment is about Strangers Leave Scars (blog)

Original item by Tom

What a beautiful poem and friend. Thanks for sharing Tom. ?

Comment is about Highbury Fields (blog)

Original item by Tom

Hi Stu, it captures a moment intensely we're right there experiencing the moment but then there is the enigma of what's coming next.

John S

Comment is about think back/pink black (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Once in a while someone defines a perfect moment with clinical brevity and the outcome should be framed and hung on a wall. Brilliant Stu.

Comment is about think back/pink black (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hello Vautaw,

I think you've nailed it with this excellent poem. Yes, in other words poetry comprises all experience and can be about anything. But I love the way you say so much with the fewest of words. And I think we can all connect here.

Best wishes, John Short.

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Poetry Understands' by Vautaw (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

lovely imagery ray but i cant read the word cormorant without thinking of this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fINh4SsOyBw

Comment is about FORGOTTEN DREAMS (blog)

Original item by ray pool

great words rachel, as said below they paint a picture and the denouement is excellent

Comment is about transitions (blog)

Original item by nunya

wonderful read ian. surreal and satirical all at once. nice one

Comment is about Monday Morning - 9AM (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

i like this phillip and for some reason it reads like a talking heads lyric

Comment is about Mood (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Thank you for listening/watching

Comment is about Station to station (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Hi Philip
Creative and thought provoking. Very well expressed

Jon

Comment is about Station to station (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Hi Philip.

I found your audio mesmerising (and the reproduction excellent). A huge issue for one poem to address but you have succeeded in producing a very individual piece which is both forceful and enjoyable.

Thanks.

Peter T

Comment is about Station to station (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Thank you for all your comments. I wrote this poem out of a sense of appreciation and gratitude to those who work to maintain the site and all members who participate in this remarkable venture. I also thank you for tolerating my own quirky personality.

Keith

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

An excellent rendition of a poem which highlights the misfortune of many in our stress ridden society, those who cannot cope and are ignored.

A good poem.
Thank you
Keith

Comment is about Station to station (blog)

Original item by Phils Words

Never meet your heroes...but who are the heroes and who are the ones who should not meet them ?

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Linda,

you address the bare facts so very well. Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about Love? (blog)

Original item by Linda Young

Mona,

One of the best poems I have read for some while as it is beautifully crafted. The repetetive line at the beginning of each stanza is a work of art. Thank you for this.

Keith

Comment is about You would never believe me (blog)

Original item by mona s

Hello Linda.

I enjoyed this very much. I think that your premise (that many loves are not such because the imbalance is too great) is spot on, though I do wonder whether one is onto a hiding to nothing because the computation of the imbalance of itself alters the relationship.I also wonder whether the focus of the balancing act immediately afterwards (ie the shortfall) loses sight of what might be a very large chunk of the relationship – the core material, the bedrock - which is perfectly capable of delivering the gifts of love (and routinely does so); the shortfall being mere marzipan.

Perhaps you can be persuaded to reveal your thoughts on the big question mark at the end of your very nice poem?


Peter T

Comment is about Love? (blog)

Original item by Linda Young

Hi Desmond,
This poem is a treat: in particular, the dance of units of time - magical metaphor. Many thanks.

Peter T

Comment is about Mind (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Vautaw,

Congratulations indeed. Very well deserved. A truly excellent poem.

Keith

Comment is about The Write Out Loud Poem of the Week is 'Poetry Understands' by Vautaw (article)

Original item by Stuart Buck

We knew an old guy who was always known as "Dick". It was only at his funeral that we discovered his real name was Derek (we had assumed Richard). It turned out that as a young man he was always playing with his dick, and that is where the nick-name came from.

I have no problem with people using familiar names, rather than full birth names. Often parents give children long names, only ever intending to call them by there abbreviated versions.

Cheers Kev

Comment is about FAKE FAMILIARITY (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thank you for reading, Marie.

Comment is about the well (blog)

Original item by Clarke

Lovely idea Keith. A WOL meet-up would be just the ticket
If you're ever up our way you'll have to pop in for a cuppa. I'll even dig the strainer out and buy in your favourite loose tea.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith
This is a warm and endearing poem.
Thank you for it.
Dorothy

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I love the quirkiness of this; the very clever descriptions of each character and the attention to subject. Well done, Ian!

"This is the Company

Grinding up lives

In its mincing gears"

It made me smile, then laugh - giggle... I have known these characters and attended many a meeting just like this.

I think this poem is probably my favourite of all your pieces so far!

Would you mind if I shared it on my blog?

Comment is about Monday Morning - 9AM (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Caffeine and ambition... love that.
Great poem.

J. x

Comment is about Monday Morning - 9AM (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Love this Keith! WOL is an awesome platform to hang out with our creative friends that enjoy the magic of words as much as we do. I imagine a WOL meetup someday too, in the meantime we just keep sharing our souls virtually! ?

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Well put and so very true. It would be absolutely excellent to have a WOL meet up.

J.?

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I am smiling while reading this. It is truly great to be a woman. I hope I reach the age of 90 wherein I laugh quietly and words of true love I loudly chanted. ❤️

Comment is about It's good to be a woman (blog)

Original item by Larisa Rzhepishevska

I like this so much. WOL is a wonderful community and it would be nice to meet all of the great writers here.

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

This is beautiful especially the first two lines. Thank you for sharing!

Comment is about the well (blog)

Original item by Clarke

Well, WOL is certainly a broad church...let's hope no-one nicks the lead off the roof!

Comment is about Write out Loud (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries