Hello Danny,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

It would be great if you could upload a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about iLmm (poet profile)

Original item by iLmm

Some of your poems have pics of pretty women attached. So I asked :) I think a foto would add to the poignancy of the poem.
Preeti

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Thank you Andy. Take care mate x

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Thank you Cathy - I only really wrote it for her eyes, and when she didn't get to see it, I didn't know what else to do with it.

Comment is about CathyLCrabb (poet profile)

Original item by CathyLCrabb

Cheers Dave for your appreciation of my comment. ;)

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

DD ta for the observation on ''Train window''. Good points. Tommy

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Thanks Steve

I couldn't think of a title, too upset.

Comment is about stephen smith (poet profile)

Original item by stephen smith

Ray - I don't want your suggestions. She was dying while I was writing this, and died before it was finished. Out of all the poems I have written since you've been off the boards you chose this one to comment on? It hasn't got a title because I'm too fucking heartbroken to think of one.

I'll hold back on what I really want to say to you but congratulations on winning 'the most tactless twat' award.

Comment is about Ray Miller (poet profile)

Original item by Ray Miller

Thank you for your comment :)
Preeti

Comment is about Kassandra Morris (poet profile)

Original item by Kassandra Morris

Hello Nonkonzo,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Nonkonzo (poet profile)

Original item by Nonkonzo

Thanks Andy for your lovely comments :)

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

Hello Graeme,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

It would be great if you could upload a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Graeme (poet profile)

Original item by Graeme

Hello Goodwill,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Goodwill (poet profile)

Original item by Goodwill

Hello Hunter

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

It would be great if you could upload a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Hunter (poet profile)

Original item by Hunter

No way, Dylan. I was flattered!

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Yes, Greg, don't think I didn't toy with bringing that track by the Doors into it. I also wanted to include 'selfies' (but that will have to be for another poem)and the fact that when I offered to pass me 'handy plan' on to a young Fench couple when we were on the way out they said 'That's OK. We know this place by heart! There must be a moral there. Still, there's only so much you can squeeze into one poem and it's a bit long as it is!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

missed that in the pm i sent the other day, but thanks Nigel for posting her email address.

I have actually just wrote Boat Story II (which i will read out next month) so will get all three of my poetry over to her asap

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

M.C. Thank you for your very kind and articulate words on 'The Local Parkie'. I am so glad someone saw the analogy of the innermost anger in queuing up by the abandoned Dunkirk veterans. (I know they would have rather been in the queue than trying to hold of the might of the Wehrmacht as the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and the Rifle Brigade had to do).
The Parkies' were always firm but fair and in those days knowing right from wrong was the 'norm'.
Thank you.

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hello Christopher,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Christopher Moriarty (poet profile)

Original item by Christopher Moriarty

Hello Roberta,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

It would be great if you could upload a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Roberta Francis (poet profile)

Original item by Roberta Francis

Hi Will
I have just come across this thanks to a previous comment and checked out your sample poem 73.831776% Bullshit.
Very clever indeed. Love the spoken/rap/spoken parody. I'm all for a very clever 'lampoon'.. it's not really Bullshit... it is class. Brilliant!

Comment is about Will Ford (poet profile)

Original item by Will Ford

Thanks very much for your very kind words Martin on Where Donkeys' Poo and The Local Parkie. I'm glad you get and understand these down to earth and local observations. I know what you mean about the old Parkies.. very brave riding your bike on the grass mate! ;)

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hi Steve, good to hear from you, and thanks! This is from the blurb that I've been working on ..."a fondness for early 1960s black and white films set in the north of England, with factory hooters sounding and a steam train whistling in the distance. He writes poems about Beeching, Betjeman, canals in the 1970s, newspapers in the days of hot metal, post-industrial Britain, characters that can’t shake off the past." I guess that answers your question!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Martin, thanks so much for your compliment on "Lillie's Coffee Bar" :)

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Hello Shirley May. I hear you're having problems changing your info on the profile page.
What you need to do is sign into the WOL site then from the top of the home page go to My Profile.
When you get to your profile click on the Edit Profile link which will open the previous entry and allow you to delete it and then add new stuff. Remember when you have finished to press save!

Regards, Graham

Comment is about Shirley May (poet profile)

Original item by Shirley May

On Sunday 21st September 2014, as the autumnal equinox made its presence felt, the last event this year at the Brooklyn came to a close.
It has been said that one of the Beckham children was named after a special place where he was conceived. Having said that, upstairs at the Brooklyn is a wonderful venue for WOL Bolton... and David did play just down the road!
A Joseph Holt's hostelry with more than ample off road parking within it's grounds was a fitting venue for a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
This was the first Write Out Loud event I had ever attended and it did not dissapoint.
It was compared by the genial Jefferama throughout, a man called Roy, Jeff himself, Dave Morgan, Val Cook, Gus Jonsson, Potting-shed Pete, Scott Devon, each contributed a standard of artistic and poetic licence on a cross-section of life and acute observation. Two songs from the lyrically gifted Paul Blackburn still had me giggling on my journey home. A thoroughly enjoyable evening of which I would recommend when it starts again in April 2015.
One for your future diary whether novice or natural.
A great night indeed.

Comment is about Bolton WriteOutLoud @ Bolton Socialist Club (group profile)

Original item by Bolton WriteOutLoud @ Bolton Socialist Club

thanks for the comment on 'snipers' Dave - glad you liked it - sorry for slow response, been really hectic since I got back from holidays - but starting to clear some circulation space at last - so in catch up mode - thought I might see you at the Tudor last week - it was quiet. Diggers was OK - not my best, but hey ho :-)

Comment is about Dave Carr (poet profile)

Original item by Dave Carr

thanks for the comments about 'snipers' Laura - and you're right about the punctuation - there wasn't meant to be any - but sometimes they slip in due to habit - I'll edit before it goes in any collection ;-) cheers

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Thanks for the kind feedback on 'snipers' david - I'm in catch up mode as usual - so aplogies for the slow response - hopefully will get back into general circulation once the CD gets out - I forget how time consuming graphic design can be :-) thanks as always

Comment is about David Blake (poet profile)

Original item by David Blake

thaNKS FOR THE KIND COMMENT ON 'SNIPERS' aNDY - SORRY I've BEEN SLOW IN RESPONDING - NOT BEEN ON wol MUCH SINCE HOLIDAY - I was telling Jeff I enjoyed your spot at Diggers - some really effective words and music combinations - cheers mate

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

Original item by Andy N

thanks for your kind comment on 'snipers' Tommy - I'm in catch up mode again (as usual) so sorry for not responding sooner - glad you liked it mate

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

bloody hell - missed your comment on 'Snipers' too - I'm hopeless lately - thanks again mate - appreciate you taking the time to comment and glad you liked it

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

thanks for the kind comment on 'snipers' Shirley-Anne - I've been useless lately on getting onto WOL and thanking people - so sincere apologies for taking so long - glad you liked it

Comment is about Shirley-Anne Kennedy (poet profile)

Original item by Shirley-Anne Kennedy

thanks for the comment in August MC - it was lost in my holiday fugue and only just spotted it on review. I saw the CD you mentioned - it looked interesting - might get it

Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Thanks for the kind comment on 'Gods Of War' Daniel - I know it was a while ago but been on holiday and had a very busy time since I got back - not even had time to get on WOL which is unusual for me - glad you liked it - still coming over to Tyldsley on Friday - will see you there if you are

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Good idea John

caroline.riley@healthywaterwaystrust.org.uk

just put Stockport W O L River Mersey

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Just noticed in this thread, the sweet words are below!

Comment is about Will Ford (poet profile)

Original item by Will Ford

Thank you Bel Blue, for your sweet words above and those in your touching spoken and sung artistry :-)

Comment is about Will Ford (poet profile)

Original item by Will Ford

HI Tommy Thanks for comment on the Biscuits poem. Glad you liked the last line!

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hello Jennifer,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Jennifer (poet profile)

Original item by Jennifer

Hi Gray
I have just read waiting for Nancy which has a real gritty authenticity I like, also just read If I were a proper poet, which not only made me smile, particularly ' I would give the owl and the pussycat a motorboat' but also I can relate to my own circumstances of not feeling like a proper poet.

Comment is about Gray Nicholls (poet profile)

Original item by Gray Nicholls

I love blue skies. And bright flowers. Thank you.
Preeti

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hello Aisha,

Welcome to Write Out Loud, we hope you have a good time exploring the site. We're really looking forward to reading some of your work and I know that you’ll get a warm welcome from the other WOL-ers too.

Thanks for uploading a picture of yourself, it’s really good to see what our fellow poets look like.

Have a good browse around, there’s work here on virtually any subject and there’s always lots going on. If you have the time to make some comments about the work of other poets please feel free to do so, it’s often the best way to get some constructive feedback about your own work too.

If you experience any technical problems there’s usually somebody who’ll help you out so just ask and someone will get back to you reasonably swiftly.

WOL is a friendly, creative and unassuming place, so welcome from all of us once again.

Graham @ the Write Out Loud Team.

Comment is about Aisha Heath (poet profile)

Original item by Aisha Heath

Powerful poetry from a Poet who continually surprises me, with their content and performance and lack of Bullshit :)

Comment is about Will Ford (poet profile)

Original item by Will Ford

Tommy, You seem to known some stunning women :0 I remember commenting on a gorgeous b&w foto some while ago!

After the leaving: It cannot get more tender and wistful. Love hurts, doesn't it? Can you swallow your pride and contact her?

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

You're always welcome, John. It's a pleasure, and often a challenge, to read other people's poems.

Comment is about Aprilia Zank (poet profile)

Original item by Aprilia Zank

Cheers Daniel re 'Left Luggage' some good points made by yourself. I was unaware of to be sure. thanks :) Tommy

Comment is about Daniel Dwyran (poet profile)

Original item by Daniel Dwyran

Many thanks, Aprilia, for commenting on Heartbreak Hotel.

Comment is about Aprilia Zank (poet profile)

Original item by Aprilia Zank

Thanks for your lovely comment, Candice :)

Comment is about Candice Reineke (poet profile)

Original item by Candice Reineke

Thank you, Martin, it's good to be here. This poetic exchange is precious.

Aprilia

Comment is about Aprilia Zank (poet profile)

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