Very funny John. I have my teeth checked about every 20 year or so, so I can really relate to this.

Comment is about A TRIP TO THE DENTIST (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks, MC. I at at home writing saucy drivel.

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD WOMEN BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Steve,

Thanks for the comment.

Keith

Comment is about Writing (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith,
Very interesting and intricate poem.
Well done,
Jeannot

Comment is about A New Fabric (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Well said - it is a happy happy read.

Dorothy

Comment is about Emojis (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Is it good or bad that I knew this was about Notre Dame within the first 6 lines? Anyway, nicely combined Trev ?

Comment is about Gone (blog)

Original item by Trevor Alexander

Ah mate. Goosebumps reading this. It never gets any easier. I think you've expressed it so eloquently here. Well done on a very difficult prompt x

Comment is about Elegy For A Ghost (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Ha! Going back many centuries - I think Catallus would identify with
the way this is done. Clever stuff, raising a bit of poetic fun to higher
than usual levels. A worthy re-post. As a contributor of this sort of
material you have few shortcomings! Keep 'em coming!

Comment is about WRITE OUT LOUD WOMEN BLUES (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Ekphrasis. Yes, well-spotted Steve. In ancient times ekphrasis referred to the use of a description of an experience of life as a literary device as well as describing a work of art (the Turner) as a literary device.

Comment is about The drawing of a torch (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Wolfgar I loved your poem, and I have to say this touches me deeply. I've been there and it was exactly as you described it! After it was all over I wrote a long "thank you" and posted it on a certain social medium (that was because it wasn't poetic contrary to your piece and plus it was the only way they'd get my message!) and I thanked each and every one of them personally, without mentioning names. All of my comrades, benefactors, kin and friends, fellow sufferers and professionals and then I took a virtual bow and left the virtual building and started writing on Write Out Loud. They all knew who they were and in fact many sent me private messages pretty much telling me " You're welcome!"
Thank you for this lovely piece Wolfgar and excuse the ranting ?
Mae

Comment is about Last Chemo Session (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

This left me tearful, Cynthia. Tears of hope and joy! Loved each word of it.

Stay blessed.

Comment is about Last Chemo Session (blog)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

d.k.,

I go with every word as I can´t stand the things.
Thanks

Keith

Comment is about Emojis (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thank you all for your comments. They are appreciated.

Keith

Comment is about Writing (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

This is a fine poem, Hazel.

I assumed the woman and her circumstance were known to you; she was not a stranger.

But, in your own comment, obviously, she was. It would be interesting to have a 'slant' on the situation that would indicate your 'take' on 'the scene' that was not one of pre-knowledge. Why you chose 'husband', for example. Or, even, why you assumed 'male' clothes just because they were 'larger than her'.

I just feel I can talk to you about 'things', discuss, learn more.Hope I'm right.

Comment is about her husband's clothes (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Reggie,

Thank you for this poem, which at first glance seems overly simple, but in fact affects the lives of many. Determination to adopt a better course of action is often the victim of procrastination.

Keith

Comment is about Cycles (blog)

Original item by Reggie

Mona,

Thank you for your comment on this poem. Sadly the relationship is now beyond reconciliation.

Keith

Comment is about Broken up (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

I also thought the 'fork symbol' had a connection to the Jewish menorah. Ancient symbolism is an amazing 'study', and still so apt in our modern world. Like whether a) the circle embraces the square or b) the square embraces the circle. Huge concepts for human life, emphasising the 'why', not the 'what, when, where or who'.

I think I recognise 'Bayliss' as a famous 'brand' name, but I can't remember what product, or line of products. Body care maybe? I do have a vague idea that the products were both fine, and expensive. Am I way off course? I'm just curious, not nosey. Tell my beloved mother that! Who preached: 'Curiosity killed the cat!' And my flippant return: 'And satisfaction brought it back!' I'm surprised I didn't get smacks. But she just chuckled. Time and time again.

Comment is about Jason Bayliss (poet profile)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Following your explanatory comments Hazel, I wonder why you’ve written this in the third person? Just curious.

Comment is about her husband's clothes (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Thanks Keith..
Your comments are much appreciated..

Comment is about The Soul (blog)

Original item by mona s

Desmond,

This poem plays with my imagination and conjures up all sorts of interpretations. Delicately and beautifully written.

Thank you
Keith

Comment is about Senryu 1 (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Nathan,

Thank you for commenting favourably on this poem. It is much appreciated.

Keith

Comment is about Broken up (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi David, the image of those neatly folded clothes is a powerful one. Another poem entirely. In this poem, I was remembering the times when I have enjoyed (?) wearing the clothes of people close to me who have died.
Haze

Comment is about her husband's clothes (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Thank you for engaging with this piece Keith and Jon. I started out thinking about the millions of Hazels out there - from the Hazel experienced by the person in the bus queue next to me, through to the Hazel experienced by my nearest and dearest.. And it doesn't stop there - as you say Keith, she changes from moment to moment and situation to situation. And then there are the millions of versions of other people that Hazel experiences on a daily basis. It's mind blowing really.

Comment is about You and Me (blog)

Original item by Hazel ettridge

Keith,

Thank you for your inciteful response! I will continue to make more as I become inspired.

Best,
Nathan

Comment is about Complacency (blog)

Original item by Nathan Saylors

Thank you for your feedback!

Comment is about Nathan Saylors (poet profile)

Original item by Nathan Saylors

Keith

I liked this very much, particularly the line:

'These form the gymnasium of the writer'

Jason

Edit writing yes, thoughts no

Don

Comment is about Writing (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Welcome to WOL
Nice to see another rhymer
Don

Comment is about Nur Lahuandor (poet profile)

Original item by Nur Lahuandor

Coffee and bed
Don't mix well my friend
Cos into nice sleep
You will not descend

Instead try a glass
Of yummy red wine
And 'fore you know it
You're laid out, supine ?

Comment is about I want to sleep (blog)

Original item by Nur Lahuandor

your response was well thought out and well-said!
In fact your response was better than the poem itself.
I like your thought about us being Rememberers.
so true.

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Hi Keith. I feel you have answered your own enquiry - if the imagination is stimulated the purpose has been achieved, at least to my mind! I have no agenda to fulfil with my poetry - I offer merely ideas that might appeal. I'm glad you read and I hope enjoyed it.

Hi David. I know you enjoy the quirky offerings and this has clues that have you reaching for possible outlets to the poem. It was just an exercise in setting up a scene, as you describe having the hallmarks of the deerstalker and calabash rather than Mr Plod. Thanks for following through!

Ha Brian, alas no blood spilt I submit.

Thanks Jennifer. Murder mystery and mayhem, with a little sprinkle of interest from the likes of your good self make my day,

Thanks for stopping by, Des and Jon.

Ray

Comment is about GOTHICK (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Laura, I'm using the prompts at napowrimo.net.

Steve, thanks for the comment. I feel looking at someone's bookshelf is like reading their biography.

Comment is about The Burdened Bookshelf as Will and Representation (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

As a father, I also had many women who felt then needed to give me instruction on how to wrap blankets, hold bottles, etc. They would sometimes try to take the babies from me to show me how to wrap them. Anyway, I'm sure they meant well.

thanks for your comment.

Comment is about On Bodily Autonomy and Geriatric Femininity (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

d.k.,

I am waiting to be called. Then you will see the fireworks.

Keith

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks, Jennifer and Jason. Very kind of you both.

Comment is about Monsters in our midst (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

You need someone to
Make England Great Again!

?

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thanks for your comment on "Lasting Love".
We all search for it.
Some are lucky enough to find it.
I'm one of them and i consider myself blessed
to have found her.
I hope you find your lasting love someday.

Comment is about Don Matthews (poet profile)

Original item by Don Matthews

Yep, I was definitely getting parliament too. Politicians these days must be so proud of their legacy. The most untrusted, self serving bunch of jackals and backstabbers I can think of.
Still, "We're all in this together," apparently.

Brilliant Jon, really loved it

J.

Comment is about Monsters in our midst (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thank you Jon!?
Mae

Comment is about A Thorn In Joy (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Thanks Jason for stopping by, reading and liking my poetry "gift of sky". It makes me so happy. Yes rainy season is really beautiful season infact more beautiful than the poetry ?

Comment is about Jason Bayliss (poet profile)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Mona,

This poem is deeply spiritual coming from internal movements in the soul. These promptings need to be responded to or an alternative life continues to be lived with materialistic baggage.

Beautifully and thoughtfully composed.

Thank you
Keith

Comment is about The Soul (blog)

Original item by mona s

Keith,
Thank you for taking the time to read and share these kind thoughts.
Jeannot

Comment is about The burning of one's church (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

Jeannot,

A poem full of sadness, no doubt borne out of the recent fire at Notre Dame. Life has a cyclical aspect which deals with death and re birth. Spring is the season of new life, of birth and then with autumn we face death as winter enfolds us. Churches were bombed during the last world war then later rebuilt. The process is ongoing. Notre Dame will be brought back to life. You write, " Now the Cathedral is coming down. The defeated spire with its titlted head". Churches were built to celebrate the resurrection and as Christ´s head was tilted on the cross following his death he too came back to new life.

There is no need to wonder where to go next.
Thank you for this heartfelt poem
Keith

Comment is about The burning of one's church (blog)

Original item by Jeannot

Wonderful

Comment is about A Thorn In Joy (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Very biting language and great combinations - bleeding caverns, pus filled lies - disengenuous cacophony - Wow! really impressive, and oozing indignation. Think politics is the dirtiest profession in the world. Great poem.

Jennifer

Comment is about Monsters in our midst (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Absolutely! Jennifer

Comment is about Poetry Understands (blog)

Original item by Vautaw

Unfortunately too true: I remember some ancient relations kissing one as a child and they smelt strange, not dirty, just strange. They also had hairs in all the wrong places which was rather puzzling. Now having nearly got there myself, I NEVER touch children i don't know, unless to stop them from falling, or going under a bus.
Jennifer

Comment is about On Bodily Autonomy and Geriatric Femininity (blog)

Original item by Randy Horton

Great poem! No-one else has ever has such a sensual voice as Elvis, not even Sinatra or Bublè.

Jennifer

Comment is about Down At The End Of Lonely Street (blog)

Original item by Ian Whiteley

Nice one Keith! How true that one must read to write. I have always been fascinated by the power of words, (I don't mean the stuff I write!) You can start or end a war, kill a person, ruin their career or reputation, change the destiny of a whole nation etc. etc. I was taught to read by my Mum when I was four and a half, and I can still remember (or think I can), the joy of realising I could read whole sentences after days of C A T = cat. Being indolent, your gym is too demanding for me, but you definitely get results.

Jennifer

Comment is about Writing (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Keith
A very inspiring poem indeed..
Thank you..

Comment is about Writing (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Thank you for reading Jennifer! I agree. But I still believe it's worth it.?
Mae

Comment is about A Thorn In Joy (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman