May the iron lady rust in peace.

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

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cheers for your comments on my poem for the iron lady.

Comment is about steve pottinger (poet profile)

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thank you marianne, so glad you like it. your comments are always valued xx

Comment is about Marianne Daniels (poet profile)

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Harry, thank you for your comments on my review of Cynthia's performance. YOu are dead right about the fact that she clearly rehearsed it and created a themed set, although it was less that I think than a single piece in five parts (not six, got carried away). Whatever, it did demonstrate the difference between knocking out a reading, and preparing for a quality performance. If you got something worth saying, it is worth saying well.
again, thanks for your comments. Much appreciated.

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

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Hi Larisa,
Thank you so much for the comment on my poem "I'm Not Perfect". I wrote this poem because I'm not perfect and I don't want to be. The many mistakes I've made have made me stronger.

Thanks
Shirley

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

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Her view at the time was undoubtedly coloured by the deeds which are conveniently forgotten
as history takes charge. But, as the saying goes; those who never change their minds, never correct their mistakes.
Mandela knew enough to be seen with her in
later days in very amicable circumstances that
continued thereafter. He too was a politician,
after all.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Thatcher called Mandela 'that grubby little terrorist' She used the Malvinas war to bolster sagging popularity- hey she did ok for her class.

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

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Thatcher called Mandela 'that grubby little terrorist' She used the Malvinas war to bolster sagging popularity- hey she did ok for her class.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Chris - I do hope this finds you in improved health. It is no sin to look after number one when it comes to personal well-being!! I enjoy reasoned and polite differences of opinion, recalling a friend from long ago who held the view that "argument is for the vain; discussion is for gain."

Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)

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'Spent'
Not seen it yet.
tag it: A day in the life of comp
that should do the trick
don't forget to send your votes
chow for now, nick

Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)

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Harry hi :o)re 'Wandering expositions' the solitary 'where' (line 11) below is for effect; a conceit that acts as a pivot for the lines above and below thus: The 'where' is a conjunction and aims to puzzle/halt/amuse the reader for its solitude. And is indeed pivotal for the contrived nature of the final five lines.
Thank you for taking the time to consider the change.

''There are stand alone conjunctions
in hope that it amazes
where
in solitude it functions
in contrived schematic phrases. ''

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

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TC - thanks for the reminders about Clem Attlee. I have a book full of old press cuttings when he was opposing MacMillan's enthusiasm for joining the Common Market. His defence of the interests of the Commonwealth (as was) was admirable. I recall a witty poem - supposedly from his POV - which finished with his personal status -a Knight of the Garter, an Earl and OM. A neat and funny bit of "so there!!"Thatcher's achievements were more on the international stage - hence her fame and popularity beyond these shores. When diverse figures of the stature of Gorbachev and Mandela were both happy to visit and shake her hand then she was clearly doing something right in the world.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Laura,

Thanks for your considerate disagreement.

You`re right about the word `underclass` I shouldn`t have used it. Until four factories in my road closed (with the loss of thousands of unskilled jobs) and the closely-packed streets of terrace houses knocked down and replaced by a playing field and a sparse new estate. The vast majority of that so-called under-class had been working and contributing to the economy.they didn`t abandon employment. employment abandoned them (and fobbed them off with benefits) A truer name for them would be `The abandoned class`.

Thanks for pointing it out.

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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Clement Attlee's achievements

Dates in office
26 July 1945 - 26 October 1951
Political party
Labour

Major acts

National Health Service Act 1946
Made healthcare free on the basis of citizenship and need rather than the payment of fees or insurance premiums

National Insurance Act 1946
Introduced social security, in which persons of working age had to pay a weekly contribution and in return were entitled to a wide range of benefits when they could no longer work

Coal Industry Nationalisation Act 1946, Electricity Act 1947, Transport Act 1947
Nationalised the coal industry, electricity utilities, railways and long-distance haulage

Town and Country Planning Act 1947
Planning permission now required for land development; ownership alone no longer sufficient

Children Act 1948
Established a comprehensive childcare service, reforming services providing care to deprived and orphaned children

Nurseries and Child-Minders Regulation Act 1948
Paid child-minders now registered and regulated; inspection regime in place to check their methods and facilities meet basic minimum standards

National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949
Allowed the creation of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales, gave the public rights of way and access to open land

Interesting facts
Nationalised one fifth of the British economy.

Margaret Thatcher's achievements
Dates in office
4 May 1979 - 28 November 1990
Political party
Conservative

Major acts

Housing Act 1980
Gave security of tenure, and the right to buy homes, to tenants of local authorities and other bodies.
...that's all!

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

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...and true, Yvonne.
The experience of meeting Tony Blair was informative.
He was introduced to me and asked me something. As I was answering I could see there was no-one at home. I couldn't blame him; he was dealing with international crises, economic issues. He looked totally shagged out.
5 minutes later he went outside for a press statement and as soon as the cameras rolled he transposed instantly into totally animated, switched on Tony.

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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...you may enjoy my latest!

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

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Many thanks for your thoughts on "Here's My Tits..."

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Glad you enjoyed "Here's My Tits...". A true story I thought I had forgotten until recent events brought back the memory.

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

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Hello Greg,
Glad you enjoyed "Here's My Tits..." It was true as well!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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I can see this piece being re-visited as more and more comes to mind. It sprang from a bit of prose about nostalgia I am writing and my Mum wanted me to "Do a 'pome' about clogs'n'stuff." She hasn't seen it yet. Hard times but good times for me. Mill house with an outside toilet, a place of terror as a child.
Thanks for reading MC.

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

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Yvonne- miners picketed docks; miners picketed power-stations and motorway junctions- miners were desperate and upon occasion resorted to desperate measures, two striking Miners and one scab were also killed.

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Hi M.C,

Enjoyable back and forth on the politics that matter Margaret Thatcher.

In that regard I have left further comment upon the poetry blog.

P.S

I apologise for the delay in my reply; health has been a little questionable of late.

Best

Chris

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

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Hi Cynthia,

Thank you for the feedback on my last poem, very much appreciated. I have left a comment on the poetry blog.

P.S

I apologise for the delay in my reply; health has been a little questionable of late.

Best

Chris

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi Isobel, have to think about the spelling of your name. My grandaughter is called Isabelle. Thanks for your comments on Olden Days. I have a feeling I may re-vist this one as more and more comes to mind. I have also started to write .... just write I suppose .... a piece about nostalgia. 24 pages at present, which includes a poem. Glad you enjoyed the read though, that gives me encouragement. ;)

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Hello Yvonne
Thank you once again for taking time to read my stuff. Ths one was done cause my 90 year old mum wanted me to write a "pome" about when I was a kid. (Another request was "sausages")
It is so pleasing someone enjoys what I write thanks.

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Thanks for your kind comments on 'class action' Yvonne - you are right about the grammar and I've now changed it - added a post to the original so that it makes sense to anyone coming along later - thanks once again for taking the time to respond
Ian

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Thank you space ghost. I think the temptation of witchcraft is my favourite of yours! Katy

Comment is about SPACEGHOST (poet profile)

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Thanks for your permission to use your comment.
Two hearts, one mended, one broken? Well you will have to wait to find out whether you are right..... : )

Comment is about Nigel Astell (poet profile)

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Well Ian.. My whooshes are usually a good thing..so yes an acknowledgement lol. :)

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

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Subversive act? Or revolutionary act?
Are you trying to effect some kind of deceit here, Tommy?

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Whoaah! There you are again, Tommy.
You're rapidly building up a reputation as my biggest admirer.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Blimey I am not surprised you worry..that long?..Is there nothing that can be done?..I do know that you can make sure you receive no with-held numbers a message comes up to tell folk that if their number is with-held they will not be put through. (that is if they are calling from a with-held number obviously.) You may want to try that..it would save you and your family having to deal with any more..Anyways good luck.

Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)

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ooo found you...lol after sending you a message too! thanks izz x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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What garbage doth thou spout now?
What garbage doth thou spout now!

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Hey Ian..Thanks so much for the great comment on my last effort..To be honest I don't do political poetry much at all...(and that fourth verse is my fave too!)

Again thanks so much :)

Comment is about Ian Whiteley (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on 'Citizen's Lament'
and I will remove the first 'or' as you suggested.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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hello MC...thanks for the comment on my latest...rarely do I do political poetry..it bores me to distraction. One my face book page I actually put a comment about wanting to write about bears, then all the gumph happened and Mrs T was everywhere..but I must admit I do not mourn her passing. Again thanks for your comment. :)

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

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Hi Cynthia, thx for popping by and commenting on my poem Never- Win x

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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I give in, Tommy. I just can't compete with your wit and repartee.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Cheers Chris. Great to see both you and Natalie and thanks for the comment.

No offence taken at all. I was annoyed as you were trying to read and somebody was going on and we couldn't hear you.

Look forward to seeing you both soon.

L xx

Comment is about Louise Coulson (poet profile)

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Just to reassure you - I don't think there were any hecklers as such, at the last Tudor.

There was one lady talking very loudly in the corridor, seemingly unaware there was a poetry night going on right next to her - and there was a very drunk local standing by the gents. I'm not sure if he was meaning to shout encouragement or whether he was just very drunk and shouting for the hell of it. That's a bit of an occupational hazard of performing at the Tudor - for me it's part of the whole charm of it - no month is ever the same :))

Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)

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Hey Louise,

Great poem/performance at the Tudor - me & Natalie both thought you were really good. Kinda suprised given you said performing might not be your thing.

Real conviction and a sort of "history of our days" vibe - good stuff.

I hope I didn't cause any upset when I was on. The lights were pretty dazzling on stage and I couldn't see - just heard what I thought was one of the hecklers. Natalie told me afterwards you were telling one of them off for me...so sorry if I said the wrong thing.

Hope you read next time out.

Best

Chris

Comment is about Louise Coulson (poet profile)

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Speaking out of my arse?
It is medically reported that there are less germs in the rectum than the mouth. I feel the truth of that when on the receiving end of your less polite observations.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Hey, John,

No probs re: comment upon schadenfreude. I can understand your position, mine being somewhat different is bye the bye.

Besides I can always be relied upon to waffle out an opinion. Hehe

Glad you liked my latest - thx. 11 elections - crickey!

Best

Chris

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Howdy again Chris

Aye, Merry Hell are playing Wallasey this Sunday chuck. I don't think I'll be going along as will be having a late one Saturday supporting John the Baptist in Wigan. Will be needing me kip before work on Monday :) I know Bob would love to see y'all there though :)

You are bang on re John Smith. I was absolutely gutted when he died. For me, that really was the end of a genuine Labour party. It's been a sham ever since - not for the working class in the slightest, it's in name only. For 'New' Labour read 'Blue' Labour.

Aye, thanks for respecting my views, and you know that I always have time for yours, because I know that you do actually sit and think these things through, you do actually research stuff, and you form your opinions based on that research and thinking. I get so bloody tired of people regurgitating nonsense all the time!

Take good care anyway - hopefully see you and Nat soon

Laura

Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)

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Oi John
who said i paid for the tea-cake - i'm a yorkshireman - if it's too expensive it don't get bought :-)
Ian

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Harry
thanks for commenting on 'old tyke blues' my day did improve sufficiently to keep on going - but somtimes it's a struggle :-)
Ian

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

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hey MC
thanks for the comment on 'old tyke blus' i'm thinking of putting it to a blues tune - so better be careful i don;t infringe any copyrights on the song you mention from your childhood
Ian

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

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Chris
thanks for the comments on 'fields of carbon & blood' and 'the beast' - much appreciated - enjoyed your reading at the tudor and 'i'll be back' so will have a chat with you later
cheers
Ian

Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)

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Hi Laura thx for reading and for the feedback on my latest. Much appreciated. I have left a comment on the blog.

Oh and...

Me, Nat and maybe her Dad heard Merry Hell were playing the Old Wallaseyans in a couple of weeks. If you could let us know exactly when, we can dive over.

Best of

Chris

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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