Hello Larisa - I visited your website and found it creative and colourful! And what a fine looking city Odessa is...the photographs show it to be a grand mixture of the past and present, with some beautiful buildings and in a perfect position by the sea. Its "Steps" are familiar to film audiences everywhere. You are indeed fortunate to be a daughter of such a fair (as in "lovely") and famous city.

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

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John!!! How could I not have enjoyed your set at the Poetry Spoke??

Your word use an subject matter diverse..You're materclass in the guitar ..well just outstanding heh heh..serfing ... I thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening and it was great to see you and the better half too..

Did you enjoy?..

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Awww RM....I feel as if commenting in the way I did I have perhaps spoiled some of your time..Who am I to know anything much..but when I read that the said bloke had argued to push his point home (pardon the pun)..now that made my blood boil for yer see I believe many are greatly influenced by what others say as it takes a very strong character indeedy to ignore advice/crit if you respect the person it is coming from..me??..I have changed a write because of crit from others who I respect (meaning I respect their writing) and found that it changes out of all recognition as one of 'mine.?' Dya know what I mean here?..

Now to writing groups..I think you have hit the said nail on the head with a big hammer when you mention the peeps there should be properly interested in all forms of writing, that type of interest is genuine and I would think a lot of good could come out of a session like that...but to put doubts in anothers mind...to slash their work oh dear me..I have wondered that if something happened to me like that would I have the guts to get up and say 'sod you' and carry on as if nothing had been said. Of course there is constructive crit, but still it has to come from someone that you respect as a writer..well I think so.

I was surprised by your asking for comments on your write RM because, well because I just didn't 'see' you in my minds eys loosing any sleep over what that bloke said..and that is probably why the said multiple iiii's happened for if you enjoyed writing the piece, if you thought that it said something..then who the heck am I or anyone else to dis it?..He argued..he did not say or give any good advice..that, I am sure is not what a writers group is for..well I bloody hope not..

It is such a shame that you live too far away to enjoy an open mike night..I expect when you run them yourself they were wonderful evenings..and I guess that after a time they lost their appeal too..soooo where do we go eh?..when we are at the stage you speak of?..Many times I have wished to be in my first year of writing (been writing for about twelve years now) Even if most of it was trite trash..at least it was fresh and new to me and I was full of words and ideas..annnnd I didn't bash myself up if I couldn't get it 'just so.' Have I made any sense at all?..probably not..I do hope you shake that group up out of its rut and that it goes on a strength..good luck :)) x

Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)

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Hi Laura, 'Encroachment'. Yes, very sad to see the erosion of our lovely English fields even if badly needed for housing.

Has a sort of 'How Green was my Valley' feel to it.

Appreciate your comment.

CHEERS.

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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Thank you for your comments, I am very touched that you have appreciated my work. I don't think I am very publisher-friendly, but I will keep trying.

Relinquishing Pain is so raw and truthful - I admire your bravery. Beautiful read.

Thank you.

Comment is about Noetic-fret! (poet profile)

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Now then, MP.
I hope life's picked up a bit for you.
Glad you liked "Dear Marge".

Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)

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Glad you liked "Dear Marge", Lynn.

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

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Isobel, I'm glad my new found strength gave you a giggle. ("Dear Marge")

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Many thanks for your thoughts on "Dear Marge", MC. The performance at Wallasey went well. I wasn't booed off, although I was booed on.

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

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What ho, Yvonne.
Thankyou for commenting on my letter, "Dear Marge"

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Hello, M.C. !
Thank you so much for the help and the comments on "Happy Marriage". I was just touched to see that you've found time to read my poem. Your advice is great.
I didn't know the word 'suitors'. I had to look at the dictionary as at first glance I thought it was a synonym to the word 'suitable' though I understood that it was someone who suits I was not sure. Now I see. 'Suitors' is a perfect word here. More than that, it rhymes better: confused - suitors.
Please, when you have time, have a look at my site:
http://www.poetryfromodessa123.jimdo.com
With warmest wishes,
Larisa

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

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Love the new bio Rach - that's really touching - can identify with that

Comment is about Rachel Bond (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comments Laura, I'm glad you liked that line, it's a true story.

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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barbi, thanks for all your supportive words. i too love your poetry and am happy that love is the thing. i love writing. i love reading. i love, you love, we love, loves up. i just posted a poem about love. xx

Comment is about BT (poet profile)

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Hello John. Thank you for your comment on my poem "The City". I actually wrote this after a panic attack. I suffer from these and it made me think about how a crowded side walk would feel.

Thanks
Shirley

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Hi Gareth - welcome to WOL.

Comment is about Gareth Mathias (poet profile)

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Hi Danny - welcome to WOL.

Comment is about Danny Metcalfe (poet profile)

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Hi Chris, thx for your note. In reply
1) All is well on the Rochdale Canal and in the world of poetry.
2) Yes Hebden WOL does not exist at the mo but plenty of other monthly events in or near hebden (Puzzle poets, Sowerby ,Magic words, Tod, 2 other open mics in Hebden also).
3)Sailing / Cruising even driving all ok by me. No I am not planning relocating.
4) You can now keep up with my monthly poetry news here - www.winstonplowes.co.uk

Carry on...

Win x

Comment is about Chris Co (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comment on When One Night I Slept. I'm not suprised you have trouble getting up for work when you're posting comments on 'Write Out Loud' at 2 minutes to 1 in the morning. Thanks again.x

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Thank you for you comment on Canvas Larisa.
Hazel

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on The Funny Farm : )

Comment is about fiona sinclair (poet profile)

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Sex Symbol/Sensible Shoes is very fine

"localised smile" will remain with me

Comment is about fiona sinclair (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on "The Funny Farm" : )

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Hello, M.C.! Thank you so much for the message. Yes, I agree with you: Argument is the food of vanity
Discussion is the food of knowledge. Wise words. It's pleasant to communicate with an intelligent man.

Best wishes,

Larisa

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

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Hello Larisa - what argument? :-))
Here's something I remember from a wise friend of many years ago:
Argument is the food of vanity
Discussion is the food of knowledge.
...............................................
As I recall - we were discussing something.
I don't think I've met any real argument on WOL...that's why I enjoy it so much.
Best wishes.
MC

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

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Hello Fiona,
I have enjoyed reading your posts - you have exceptional talent and have found this pieces incredibly moving and poignant.

Thank you.

Comment is about fiona sinclair (poet profile)

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nice one laura and yeah i'll give them a shout, cant hurt

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

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Thanks for your note on Tickling Fish, Cynthia. I'm turning over some ideas for a few more as I had so much fun writing it.

I was thinking about your nonsense poem the other day, and mine, and about different ways of writing, and it made me think of when I was a kid keeping those diaries...did you ever used to write in code? As well as the mirror writing, I used to make up endless series of codes to write in too. It was SOOO satisfying to do that I might do it again :D Really quite time-consuming though!

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Incandescent are asking for submissions for their second edition chuck - think you should send something off to them. It's a book too, rather than a journal, on or offline.

Comment is about Kealan Coady (poet profile)

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Hi Dave, if they're good let them know it. Ta muchly, Nick

Comment is about Dave Dunn (poet profile)

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Hi Larisa,
I was in error, Poetry should be read slowly so it is digested properly. I failed the first commandment. Naughty Nick. Bit too busy writing plays at the moment so I let things slip a bit, sorry! Keep going with your good writing, Regards, Nick,

Comment is about Larisa Rzhepishevska (poet profile)

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Hello John - may I add my welcome to WOL to those before me, I'm sure you will enjoy the time you spend here. :)

My thanks to you for visiting and commenting on 'Arise Sir Pain' - much appreciated.

Best wishes, Dave

Comment is about John Duffus (poet profile)

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Hi MC - my thanks to you for comments you made on 'Arise Sir Pain' - much appreciated. Best wishes, Dave

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

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Thx for reading and commenting upon my Chelsea Haiku Win- appreciated. Sorry for the delay getting back...I didn't think anyone would have commented on the poem after the first week...only just noticed :)

Hope all is well.

Not sure what is happening your end of the world, though someone said that Hebdon had no event at the moment? I even heard a rumour you were moving or sailing to another spot? Is sailing the correct term for a barge, is barge even the right word for a houseboat?

Hope to catch you read somewhere soon over the summer.

My Best

Chris

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Hello, dear Jvonne!
Thank you so much for your comprehensive comment on my poem "With Love Only". I appreciate it very much.

With warmest wishes,

Larisa

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Hi, M.C.!
Thank you so much for your charming comment on "With Love Only". And... I am very sorry for that foolish argument we had.

With warmest wishes,

Larisa

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

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enjoyed reading M62, J22

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Yes Yvonne-
we were spinning a tail
about the cat.

Just thought it was the purrfect joke
to end this night of frivolity-lol!xx

Comment is about Yvonne Brunton (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comment on 'My Violin'.
Were you just STRINGING me along?

Comment is about John Coopey (poet profile)

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Thanks for your thoughts on "Talkin' Brown Ale Blues", Nick. I hated the stuff but didn't have the brains to stop drinking it!

Comment is about Nick Coleman (poet profile)

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Hello Greg. I did embellish the effects of Newcy Broon a bit. It was, nevertheless, horrible. I drank it because it was cool (I was at Durham). It's main side effect on me was acidic indigestion of a nuclear order.
On another front, which of us is happier with the 0-0 draw yesterday?

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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Hello MC. Thanks for your comments on "Talkin' Brown Ale Blues". I'll have you know my guitar always sounds pissed how I play it!

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

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Glad you liked, "Talkin' Brown Ale Blues" John. I hated the stuff 40 years ago. I'm teetotal these days and Newcy Broon offers no threat to that!

Comment is about John Embley (poet profile)

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Thanks for yer thoughts on "Talkin' Brown Ale Blues". I thought it was too acidic for me then (40 years ago); these days it would go through me like that Alien.

Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)

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Hi David - welcome to WOL. I am amazed at your powers of learning - I can't remember any of my poems! Good luck with the Cleckheaton gig, and the fundraising too. Hope you enjoy being part of WOL!

Comment is about David Lindsay (poet profile)

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Thanks for comments on the Mr Dyer poem. As forty years to the day since I moved here felt he deserved a tribute!

Comment is about Greg Freeman (poet profile)

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Hi, Cynthia. I'm glad you liked 'Agropuss'. Thank you for your comments. I like writing rhyming, rhythmical poetry but this style of nonsense poetry has an added bonus as when you can't get a word to fit the metre you can make one up. All good fun. XX

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi, David, I'm impressed with the number of monologues you know.Have you got the Ottley poets work? I used to learn monologues as a kid but have since been depressingly lazy. I too write them though. What sort of material do you want for your Cleckheaton bash? I've not been there since I ran the Hillard's half marathon in nineteen nought plonk! But I'm not that far away in Doncaster. XX

Comment is about David Lindsay (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on HOT STUFF...much
appreciated. As for the number of comments -
perhaps it's a case of "quality not quantity" in this particular instance :-)

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hello again - good advice whould always be
properly considered and I have given my poem
"TERRORIST" a new name: "THE DEVIL'S DISCIPLE",
which I think suits the theme without involving
"religion" as such.
Thanks.

Comment is about Richie Muster (poet profile)

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