thank you Winston: Praise indeed.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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It has been said, ' A poet's conciousness sometimes occupies the space between worlds' your poetry is inspired as such, and moves me thus. Particularly Ode to a poet.

Comment is about Alison Mary Dunn (poet profile)

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aha but behold, logic first then reason, then third down the line perception

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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I have edited as requested... I like the poem very much... important to hear it as well as be frustrated by the antisipation of the awaited surge.

Going home

homeward
Cars
bumper to bumper
Gridlock
Trucks, buses, coaches
Idling engine
noises,

Reverbs.

People walking
talking
Cell phones
Ears to hand
Hand in hand
in glove
Close together,

Plotting.

Women chatting
Buddies hugging
traffic moves

Relief – freedom
Rushing, gushing, pushing
roaring
Like a dam burst
Open
ravelling
Going in the same direction.
Home.

Comment is about Beulah (poet profile)

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I particulary loved the wandering accordion players being 'gratuitous' - which such people undoubtedly are!

Comment is about David Pike (poet profile)

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I loved the idea of Plankton needing some form of relaxation - and the philosophical concept of How things Go Pear-Shaped!

Comment is about A F Harrold (poet profile)

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Hi Steve, thanks so much for comment on Empty, really appreciated! I did enjoy writing this, its completely different for me so glad you thought I used words well. It is Amy Mac's 'Run' - you're the only one to mention that so far! Cheers Steve, keep up the good work, Jeff I'm still bit behind but be catching up with your stuff soon!

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

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Thanks as ever Jeff re your remarks re Shirley's Bedroom...


Your a star... but ya know that already!

Gus

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Thanks amany Izo your kind and thought through comments as welcome as ever re Mrs Pragnell's Shop

Thank you
Gus xx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments re Mrs Pragnells shop... Yes where would this world be if we had elected galvanised buckets into parliament... a better place I've no doubt.

Thanks again

Gus

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia

Thanks for commenting as ever. The poem's structure (if that isn't too grandiose a word in the circs) flows from the importance of the initial letter of each line. I hoped that would be clear, but it seems to be another 'live and learn' one.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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a prize you're not entitled to give as it wasn't sent to you. but thanks for re-affirming what i already thought about you.

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

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Hi Winston, I equate Mercury/ Hermes also with Woden. He has a rich collection of associations with smithcraft and technology. Also with language and communication. I think the Internet comes under his remit too.

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Hi Freda, Thankyou foryour comments onthe Silver Surfer piece. As the Herald of Galactus, the surfer can indeed be seen as the Mercury role. Ancient myth and legends are still great stories today and if their themes can be recycled in a different format then great. I am interested in the surfer more than other superheroes as he is a tormented soul. Possessing such massive powers which ienvitable end in the destruction of lives and worlds. His character is more detailed and emotionally deeper than others also. I had not thought about the parallel with current global environmental issues but I guess that's there also. Thanks for your detailed views. Win x

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Hi Jeff,
sorry again I wasn't in Hebden for your fundraiser gig, I hope it went well. Lately I have to keep going back north to keep some appointments. deb x

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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I am no good with a hammer. Thanks for your attention though.

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

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Hi Kealan.

Thanks for your comments on "A Day in the Life". I just came back from Gentral America, where I penned a sequel. I posted it on here a few days back. Complete antithesis !!

Take care, Andy

Comment is about Kealan Coady (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff
Thanks for your comments.

I live where the Glastonbury Festival takes place, and so I understand what you mean by the vivid picture you paint of the festival site. Maybe you're just 'trench' weary. Hope you decide to make it next year.

Take care

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hi Steve, glad you liked my poem 'Taken'...
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment.

What ever do you mean by this?
'It's a bit durrrty though!'
Hmmm... Does this reveal something about what's in your mind?
Because... I could have been describing the thrill of a dance (dance)... ; )

Comment is about Steve Regan (poet profile)

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Steve thank you for your kind comments on eleven/eleven. I agree with your view on reportage.
strangely I had these few words in my mind "we break our men" for over a week. It wasn't until I suddenly thought of the juxtaposition of poppies (as in Flanders and Afghanistan that the other words came.

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Thank you Winston for your comments on my poem 'Taken'...
always greatly appreciated.

I did read Andy N's (as you had suggested) and commented.

I really like your latest, but a bit confused by the ending, so I am reading it a few more times...

Moi x

p.s. Is the typo in the title of your poem on purpose?

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Thank you so much Dave for your insightful comments on my poem 'Taken'...
You always seem to understand/express my intent quite well : )

Moi x

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

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Hello Iso :-) No it wasn't me, it was Orhan Veli Kanık, a far better poet than me, and nearly everyone else. Of course, I am better looking, naturally.

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Merci toi pour tes commentaires sur mon poème 'Taken'...
Tu me fais toujours rire!

Euh... MOI un singe?! ; )

Moi xxx

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Merci beaucoup Gus pour le compliment sur mon Poème 'Taken'...
Tu ne peux pas savoir à quel point ça me fait plaisir : )

Moi xxx

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

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Thank you for the warm welcome Michel.

I do hope to furnish you with poetry that is 'divine' in the coming winter months.

I read Oblivion and the words explore the title well. A bit too gratuitous for my sensibilities but extraordinary and powerful idiom you have. 'blithe oblivion' 'lamenting crimson' 'demonic expiry'. I wondered if the variation on elipses length of five dots and four dots expressed any more than had you used large gaps to signify time passing? but that's a mystery I shall have to take to bed with me this evening as I'm sure it is too late for you to respond tonight.

I look forward to reading more from the Francois canon in due course.

love

Gregory S Nussbaum.

Comment is about Michel Francois (poet profile)

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Good evening Winston,

Thank you for the welcome to Write Out Loud website.

I read a few of your poems and enjoyed them: For some reason I was reminded of Cathy Grindrod with some of your rhyme schemes. She is really good as I'm sure you'll agree. So I do hope you take that as a compliment.

I look forward to reading more of the Winston canon in the coming winter months.

love


Gregory S Nussbaum.

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff,
Thanks for comment on my stuff. I like your Glastonbury poem and Cemetary Gates. Also enjoyed your JCC recital last month at the Tudor.

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hi Dave
thanks for your recent comments. actually normally my Skoda too is very reliable. Coming up to 100,000 N reg Felicia (Not the one in the pic) Just had a new starter motor and its not spot on. lol Win

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

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Hi there, Thankyou so much for your comments on my latest blog entry, more detailed comments left on blog page. Winston

Comment is about John Darwin (poet profile)

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Hi there, Thankyou so much for your comments on my latest blog entry, more detailed comments left on blog page. Winston

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Hi there, Thankyou so much for your comments on my latest blog entry, more detailed comments left on blog page. Winston

Comment is about Kealan Coady (poet profile)

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Hi Neil - Thanks for the comments on 'Age Concern'. I have the suit in my wardrobe but I'll keep the location of the charity shop a secret!

Comment is about Neil West (poet profile)

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Hi Isobel. I am now part of the WOL web team. My role is that of New Members Organiser. Its great that you take time to meet and greet new members already, just carrying on doing that please if you can and this will help a great deal Winston

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Hi Winston - is this 'New Members' manager a new WOL position or are you self appointed.... I've always taken a healthy interest in new members.... would be happy to assist you in your meeting and greeting - tee hee.xx

Comment is about Winston Plowes (poet profile)

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Glad you changed your pic John - that last one really wasn't you...

Comment is about John Darwin (poet profile)

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Hi Dave. thanks for your comments on The Silver Surfer poem. It is waky and unusual but the content does mirror the life of this fictional fellow. cheers Win

Comment is about Dave Bradley (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia. Thanks for your comments on The Silver Surfer poem. It was fun to write and came together rather quickly, didn't realise this style was en vogue however. Win

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi John, thanks for your comments on The Silver Surfer poem. I have been fascinated by this characters tortured soul and immense power for some years. Ireally tried to get a good rhythm in this piece so glad you picked that out. A saxon poem...now that would be different indeed. Winston

Comment is about John Darwin (poet profile)

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Hi Gus
WOLOP - Congrats
I demand a recount, though how one could recount zero I don't know.
A sour loser
Anon

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

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Hi Bernadette. glad you have enjoyed the Sale night and Steve's night. (He's a friendly chap isn't he). And that dipping your toe into open mic poetry has been a pleasurable experience. Keep going to those (Plenty more events locally on the gig guide too) Keep commenting and blogging and have a great time exploring the site. Anythng you need to know, get in touch. Winston (New Members Manager)

Comment is about bernadette herbertson (poet profile)

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thank you Gus, for your very kind comments on Kilim,as ever, they mean a lot to me and I am happy and appreciative for the support you send my way. Thank you for the offer but alas, i can't fly anywhere, they took my passport and won't let me back into the country if i leave it, because i smuggle good looking Turkish people inside rugs..Debz xx

Comment is about Gus Jonsson (poet profile)

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Thanks for the comment Andy.Love 'Kemptown'.
Steve Smith

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Thanks for that , Cynthia, I read all your stuff. Steve Smith

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi Isobel, thanks for your comments and encouragement, you always put a lot of effort into the site blogs for us all! thanks x

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

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Enjoyed very much your 2 poems at Sale, thanks for feedback on my 2 recent poems, very touched x love pete.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia

Thanks as ever for your comment. I agree about verdicts, but we'll never stop people judging each other, thus the (realistic?) plea for gentleness rather than stopping altogether. We can hope

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Hi Cynthia
When I said your comment was intriguing, this was because a couple of readers had misunderstood where the poem was coming from, which is why I added the explanation at the top.
I thought you had read it first time round, but had become better informed after seeing the explanation of who was speaking.
I think what I've just written makes sense, but I wouldn't bank on it. If it does - great, if it doesn't let me know, and I'll have another go.
xx Steve xx

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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thanks man, i try to keep my songs seperate but sometimes they sneak through

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Thanks for reading and commenting on my work John. I had a good night at Wicked Words last week, my cough had gone and I managed to get three good ones out without any fuss, the crowd were happy so that's a decent yardstick.
Man boobs are scary , I am getting the tummy and becuase I slim I have to be extra careful or I look like a knot in cotton !!.
Cheers
Spencer

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