Hi Andy
Within this poem, ‘World’s Turn’ I am trying visualising the mystery and ever changing beauty of femininity comparing it to the daily splendour of sunset utilising her clothing in metaphor.

Thank you for taking the time to read my work and comment

Thanks again

Gus xx

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Good Evening Val
Within this poem, ‘World’s Turn’ I am trying visualising the mystery and ever changing beauty of femininity comparing it to the daily splendour of sunset utilising her clothing in metaphor.

Thank you for taking the time to read my work and comment

Thanks again

Gus xx

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Thanks : )

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Thx for the feedback in the love poem Val- very much appreciated.

Hopefully make the next wol event in Bolton.

My Best

Chris

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Thx for the feedback on the love poem Laura.

Not been on the site much of late...but hope to catch some of the events in the coming month.

My Best

Chris

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thanks A

Sx

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Yup M

many thanks

Sx

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many thanks W

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many thanks C

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Merci beaucoup Isobel pour tes commentaires sur mon poème
'All that you want...'
La dernière ligne n'est pas nécessairement triste...
Cela dépend comment tu le lis et comment tu l'interprètes ; )

Alors... Qu'est-ce que tu penses maintenant d'après notre conversation d'hier ???

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Thanks for commenting on my poem 'Margaret'. The names are real,I thought about changing them but thought they were anonymous enough.

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Hi Gareth, Welcome to Write out Loud. Winston.

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ta Dali for reading 'haha/sob'means lots.SW.

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Hi Andy,
Thank you for your lovely comments on 'All that you want...'
The last line was included for the effect that I wanted to give it ; )

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Hi Dali, I have not come across your work before, and I have just read them all. If you look at my work, it is like running over many years different obstacles, but always the terrain is difficult. In my work, you are on an orienteering course, you come across stoney ground, rocks, fallen trees, puddles, violent rivers, felled forests you have to stride through without breaking your ankles. A lot of this, comes from an ignorant, brutal upbringing, where often issues were thrown at me i did not want to negotiate with, further, military service and the attitude that goes along with soldiering, seems to have imbued itself in my work. It is harsh, and often you run into trees and obstacles that make the journey difficult and tiresome, so tiresome. I say all that, because after reading your work, it is as if (though you have had your difficulties), you have sat by a brook for some years. Meditated, refined your thoughts coherently, and are able through lucid intellect and wisdom; to convey in each verse, understanding, but above all, a kind of peace that i do not see in other poets work on this site, let alone my own work. Some would argue that it lacks punch, but I differ, I think many a man or woman could learn a great deal, about different ways of interpreting the world, by talking to you. Maybe I have it wrong, but that is how your work projects itself to me. It's refine, like oil that has been slowly, and meticulously prepared, for a great machine (in this case, your mind, or heart). I really am quite deeply touched by your work, and in itself, is most definitely needed on this site. I really would like to see more. Biggupz mate, really very mature works. Pleasure reading.

noetic-fret!

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My kindest regards to Miss Maisy for her nose wrinkling appreciation of my work.

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Cynthia (Matapos) thank you for being such a spur - I really do appreciate it

incidentally I have visited this place but years ago and these thoughts are still fresh in my mind - another friend (not WOL)who did not know I wrote poetry seemed astonished when she saw this and that I had not mentioned my interest in the muse x

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Dave thank you again for commenting on my work - please also thank your friend on my behalf for being supportive - it is easy as you infer to miss large swathes of other's work - but I know how supportive most are at WOL

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Greg - (Matapos) it is so kind of you take the time to comment on my work - especially as I put so much stuff on here - it is this sort of encouragement that gives me the confidence to post more blogs - thanks a million - incidentally I have visited this place but years ago and these thoughts are still fresh in my mind - another friend (not WOL)who did not know I wrote poetry was astonished when she saw this and that I had not mentioned my interest in the muse

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i did'nt see that one but thanks very much cynth your words are really encouraging.

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Hi David. Thanks for your comment on 'Mackerel In The Bath', which in turn has led me to your work. 'On My Daughter's Conversion To Islam', especially, is a wonderful piece of writing.

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Hi Winston. Thank you for your comment on 'Mackerel In The Bath'-in which you summed the piece up perfectly!

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Perhaps also a bit of word play with the 'sleepiness' theme.

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I really like that change to the dreamtime, David. Seems to help it flow, and root it, too, if that makes sense! Probably not. But sometimes a small tweak can make a big difference, I've discovered.

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PS should ave mentioned I've tinkered a bit since. Changed the biblical reference to a more appropriate Aboriginal one - which also shortens an originally heavyish line.

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Hi Greg I nearly mailed you that I'd done another Oz poem. Glad you spotted it. You're right where the koalas are concerned. They're actually quite hard to see even if they're pointed out to you. We did a mini safari with this hippy looking bloke called Mark. He was really interesting and made us look at the landscape in a completely different way. The Australians pay lip service to preserving the koalas, but just get on with their lives. There are really quite small numbers of koalas left now. Lots get killed by domestic animals, and God knows how many were killed in the recent disasters. Unfortunately, for the little fellas they favour the S.E. coastal regions same as the majority of the people.

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thanks for the link anna
Win

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thanks for your comments on to the queen of carrot flowers. I can see the lyrical / musical possibilities but am musically inept! lol. maybe you could fashion something! Win :-)

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Thanks Winston, I intend to ;) x

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Thanks for your feedback on Mackerel In The Bath-and also for the tip on Xmas dinner in Hungary. You never know when such information may come in handy.

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Thank you for your comment on Mackerel In The Bath, I am pleased that you enjoyed it :-)

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Hi Cynthia - thanks for the comment on 'Perfect Place'. It's one of my favourites - if you are at Poetica on Wednesday coming when I am chairing - I'll tell you a funny story about it which I won't repeat on here... thanks again - x

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na thats pretty much it. The longing for change and the helplessness of akcnowledging it's failing to happen.

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Dear Cynthia. I did blog 'Love is' once before, early last year, but got cold feet and deleted it within a few hours and before anyone had commented.

I enjoyed writing it, but I don't think it hangs together as a poem...it's more a collection of nice ideas.

You know, I've only just realised this moment that...

'Love starts with a smile
and becomes a wildflower
tucked behind your ear.'

is a Haiku. Blimey!

Winston, are you watching?

:-)

Thank you for your kind comments.

Jx

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Hi Isobel;

Glad you like 'Perfect Place' - it's a bit of a oldie that one but its suited to the time of the life and links in well to 'Before the Curtains Open' (which is a lot newer)...

I'll prob read it at W.O.L. Bolton next month.. x

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Hi Alan - thanks for the comment on 'Perfect Place'.. It is a revised older piece, but one that still carries a lot of personal impact for me - glad you like it! it just goes to show i am turning into a a right soppy bugger! Thanks again for commenting.. See you soon i hope!

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Hi Greg, Thanks for your comment on 'The Mackerel', also thanks for leading me to your work. I love your nod in the direction of John Lennon. To our generation he was William Brown grown up and brought to life!

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Anna, can you post me a link to the poem a day for a month project please cant seem to find it? Win

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Thanks Cynthia for jumping into that poem about fading memories. I know I am not the easiest poet to read and I usually take the flack for that but I am deeply appreciative of your tenacity in grappling with the poem. Yes, it could be rain and it could be water pouring and splashing from an industrial tap. The simmering is the interaction with spending time in the baking sun and the splashing water that cooks and simmers 'memories' per se as they travel downward (with the help of gravity) and instead of pooling and puddling trickles away, thus fading off.... that can be a relief (ergo 'joy') or it can be a tragic reality of aging in an often uncaring world. Of course there is much room for interpretation as I aim not to tightly word my poems so as to restrict readers to an intended meaning. I am only too happy with a reader's construction from the verses as they work themselves into an individualised awareness and realisation. Again, thank you.

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Thanks Jane for your read and comment. The curious thing about "joy" in this poem stems from two things, the first - it is an inversion that allows stark contrast to the tone and feel of the poem, and second - there is a maudlin tragic joy, a sort of fool's consolation vaguely alluded to but not emphatically espoused by the poem. I am quite pleased that you picked up on that seeming contradiction. Whether intended or not, it allows for the reader to make their own conclusion.

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hi Lynn-thanks love,for commenting on 'having to accept'you are always very kind. my best to you-Stef.xx

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'evenin young Lady-thank you for nice comment on'half related' very kind as usual and always very nice to see you aboard!-love-Stef.xx

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Thanks Win. My first venture into cyber espionage!

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Hello Foxy,
Seems I've been a bit heavy-handed with my bloggin'.
I don't think the site firewalls and stuff could cope with my formula! It kept telling me my posting had failed so I just kept sending it!
Anyway, the sums add up!

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Hi Jane, thanks for the comment. It was written for every day... every day we are apart :-) Win.

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Greg - thank you for your generous comments on Urban Fox - much appreciated

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not better, just different, eh?
thank you. let's get a place by the sea.

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Beauty will not be pinned down. If you read anything with a reaction, whatever that is, perhaps you have experienced beauty? thanks, Isobel, for sharing all your thoughts. Your comment on Altered States was hilariouT

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Hi Cynthia - thank you very much for your very kind comments on Vespers - such encouragement always appreciated x

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Hi Ann - thank you very much for the comments on Vespers - and Bryopsida. Your kind encouragement is always a welcome boost x

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