Although i like the poem about the tree,
who really wants to be a table.
I think of my tree of life.

Although i like the sounds of a carpenter,
i wouldn't want to be his wife.
He might make me into a table.

So i thankyou for entertaining me,
but now i really must leave as i'm
in danger of becoming a table.

Or is it just a fable?

Comment is about Hannah Kate (poet profile)

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Hi Tony
any audio feeds for the poetry shows you do?

Comment is about Tony Stringfellow (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff,

You and Janet must have had posh loos. Ours never had a lamp in. I remember the nail on the wall but the newspaper was on the floor. Those were the days.....I'd rather forget. 8-)

Shirley

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Thank you, Jeff for your wonderful comment, and I love your poetry as well.

Hope you had a great weekend. :)

Melissa

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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It's about time we saw you at either one of the Wigan or Bolton nights!! Failing that, I may see you on the 28th at Wigan - North by North West Poetry Slam.

Comment is about Louise Fazackerley (poet profile)

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Hi Attila

Great to meet you and see you perform last night, and thanks for signing the book, gonna have a good look at that and the CD.

As I said, I've got stuff on here under jeffarama, so when you get chance, I would appreciate it if you could have a look.

In the blogs over last couple of months theres one about New Model Army, on called Punk's not Dead and one about Glasto, hope you like 'em, cheers Jeff

PS I only got to the Goldstone once, that was following my team Bolton Wanderers, we drew 1-1, had a great day out, best wishes to you and the Seagulls this season!

Comment is about Attila the Stockbroker (poet profile)

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Hi Dermot, just want to say i think you did a fantastic job as compere on Thursday at the Tudor. You managed to keep us all entertained with both your own work and your repertoire.
God only knows how you rattled off so many introductions in flowing extracts from their work, but well done. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope to see you again soon.
Lots o love. Janet.xx

Comment is about Dermot Glennon (poet profile)

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I never saw White Noise, but I was curious about it.

My poem was more about how we live within the internet, creating a digital face for all the world to see. :)

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hi Mia, i just want to say congratulations on your play, I (and my friends) thought that it was excellent, very funny and true to life, only nobody likes to say cos they're too embarrassed. I'll put a comment on Darren's review which is a thoroughly deserved tribute!

For your first play (not that you would have known) it was quite excellent. I thought you stuck your neck out with this considering the content, it was (I think) a brave thing to do, well done. I think it worked because it was in poetry, and even though it was down right rude (so no problem for me understanding it!) no-one would have been offended, whens the next one!

It was great to meet you and hope to see you again soon, I'll read some of the snippets from the show again now I've had it live, so to speak! Ha, nice to chat to Tracey and Emma too. If you get chance to look at my stuff I would appreciate your opinion, best wishes Jeffarama! XX

Comment is about Mia Darlone (poet profile)

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Thank you Janet for your kind welcome and kissing tips. Always nice to meet an expert!

Mark

Comment is about Mark Niel (poet profile)

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Better start learning how to breathe through your nose when kissing mate.
Ha ha!
Sorry, couldn't resist. These are great little samples. Laughter in the first one and the finding of new love in the second.
Janet.x
ps. welcome to the site.

Comment is about Mark Niel (poet profile)

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Hiya Jeff, sorry i've not been in touch much recently. Been busy.
Wigan was a great night. It did kick off a bit late though and because it was a dry night, most of the younger end were in the outside area. The poetry can still be heard but it does feel as though they are not as interactive listening to others.
Hope you 've enjoyed your Manchester gigs and Hebden bridge. I am planning on attending the next Howcroft gig so hopefully i'll meet you soon.
Thankyou as always for your lovely comments.
love Janet.xx

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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hiya Dave
i love the way your poetry is so describable,
i can see in my mind what you are writing,
like reading a lovely story from a enjoyable book

i hope that makes sence lol

keep up the good work

sez x

Comment is about Dave Morgan (poet profile)

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I'll have her on the wekends, you can have her mon- wed, thurs and fri are her nights off

Comment is about Dave Makin (poet profile)

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HI, Jeff

Thank you so much for your comment and the concern...Sorry for my absence...Writers Block:(
Other then that I am fine...lol

Kind Regards,
Zuzanna

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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'Depression was my friend
understood me so well
the time we spent
writing till he goes
his pain my prose'

you have a fantastic way with words

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

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Hia Tony,
I didn't know you were on here. Hopefully, I'll see in Wolvers again.

Comment is about Tony Stringfellow (poet profile)

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Hi Richard, Thanks for your comments, they really are very much appreciated.
I hadn't heard about the reps in Spain. We were a party of 8 women ranging between the ages of 30 and 55. Each time we went down the strip as it's called, young lads called reps insisted on literally man-handling and scooping us up off the floor in a bid to get us into bars where they got tips for doing it. I blame the tour companies myself. They really should be more responsible when training them up. It wasn't even high season. Everyone complained.

I meant to tell you last time i visited your profile. When i read "The poet and his muse." Just 2 nights before i had a dream very similar to what is written. I was washed up on shore and a man breathed life back into me. I felt it was significant . Though i don't remember him being a poet or writing a poem for me.xx

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff,

Thank you for reading more of my poetry and for taking the time to leave a message. It gives my confidence a real boost when I get a positive response. I do not mind criticism though.

My Dad used to play there too. It is a wonderful place. Who would believe there is so much nature so close to Manchester? This Boggart is supposed to pinch our picnics according to the legend. Great place eh? I hope it brought back fond memories.

Shirley

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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nice writing, with ur poetry i feel like im there with u..if that makes sence

sez x

thanx for the comment

Comment is about David Franks: Walkabouts Verse (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff,
I enjoyed reading your poetry. Interesting content and you have the skill for making it flow very well, in how it sounds to the ear and how you expand on your subjects. Thanks for the welcome on my page. I've realised there's quite a lot going on poetry-wise close to home and intend to get to some events soon.

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hi Richard.

There seems to be a few coincidences on here. I was undecided whether to put this poem on or my 'Stallion Of A Dream'. I went to check blogs after I uploaded and saw that Phil Golding has a great poem that he put on before me, with similarities to both of my poems, crisscross/dream/stallion etc. Antonionionis' '666' next to my 'Theatre Of Hell'. Now you tell me of your uncanny experience. Strange eh?

Thanks for reading my poem. I am so pleased.

Sincerely Shirley

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff,

Thank you for your comments. You have some great poems on here. My favourite is 'I Love The Morning' because I do (love the morning, that is). Brilliant!

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hello Jeff. course i missed you.
and you missed one before coalminers too, i'll have you know. ( just joking.)
Been a bit busy myself lately.
Love Janet.x

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Thanks for your visits and comment, Val, and I too have enjoyed your trad. verses. Also, good luck with your children's book; and, as you may have noticed, quite a few of my Walkabouts/day-trips began at Bolton train station.

Comment is about Valerie Cook (poet profile)

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Val, my favourite of yours is Broken Heart. It so acurately, acutely, exactly describes the experience of having one to me. I suspect practically everyone who has ever had their heart broken - especially by a true love - could relate to it.
My second favourite poem of yours above is The Ocean. I love the seas so much and like you am so horrified by what's happening to them. I try not to worry about it. My favourite present-day artist is Christian Reise Lassen. I wonder are you familiar with him - he paints idealised and often fantasy ocean scenes based on the beauty of the Hawai beaches and ocean, especially Maui, where he's lived since childhood. As well as producing the dreamiest and most swoonworthy art, he also is a concerned environmentalist who strives to protect and heal the oceans. (http://www.lassenart.com/)

Comment is about Valerie Cook (poet profile)

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Hi Val. I'm deeply moved by your poetry. I prefer poetry which expresses emotion and emotional experiences as well as technical skill - like yours. all the best, Mary

Comment is about Valerie Cook (poet profile)

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Hi Kylyra,

I just found you here after we e-met earlier on Facebook. Your above poems are amazing!!! I will check out your work elsewhere on the web.

smiles,

Mary

Comment is about Kylyra Ameringer (poet profile)

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Hi Gemma. All the above are strong poems you know, but the Grandma one stands out so much for me personally, and I really love it. It's so evocative of a really fun grandma, and also of past eras ideas of glamor that many a grannie would have resonated with, although, not many would have emulated like the inspired and inspiring grandma of the poem. If it's really about your grandma I expect she feels really flattered!!

Comment is about Gemma Lees (poet profile)

Original item by Gemma Lees

I guess you turned her off women for life. You could snog me though!! ;-)

Comment is about Laura King (The Poet Laura-eate) (poet profile)

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Hi Michael - like Steve, I have to say, this is wondeful to read.
"And now your silence collects the dark..." Occasionally, a person reads a line and thinks ' I wish I'd written that', well, that's one example. What am I talking about? The whole thing is great from start to finish - and that's the big problem. It finishes! More - more - more...

Comment is about michael wilson (poet profile)

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Good stuff, Michael.

The continuing story of adam and eve gets better with every read. Not entirely sure how it would sound performed. You'll have to post an audio file. (So will I for that matter).

I'm not one for absolutes, but by the time I got to the last three lines I was well hooked into the poem. They really punch their weight those lines, but in a kind of subtle way too - which is really effective and in no way preachy.

Liked it. Give us more, please.

Steve

Comment is about michael wilson (poet profile)

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Hey, Jeff.

Thank you for the comment, and I love the samples of your poetry especially the Sea. The sea is a mystery unto itself, but it captures our interest with its beauty and depth.

Take care, and keep writing. :)

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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HI, Jeff

Thank you for the comment on my poem
'A Smile a Day'- I should have mentioned at the beginning that it was an autobiographical write. This was written for a laughter and fun. Just to smile...:)
So if I made you smile this was the point in my write.

Thanks again,
Zuzanna

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hi Andy, just want to say thanks for your comment on my blog, neptune meets venus.
I've read your samples and i like snow ghost, valentine and the windscreen one.
I meant to comment on " i remember" but can't remember if i did or not. ha ha.
Janet.x

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Hi mARK. i just read your samples, i like poisoned smile and think fifty free frees is brilliant. I lost it a bit in the middle but soon picked it up again.
oops! sorry, it should be firty not fifty. oh well.
janet.x

Comment is about Mark Underwood (poet profile)

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You are fantastic.
I just thought I had to say :).
Not that it means so much but well, you are. Supporting Cooper Clarke makes you fantastic-er of course :)

Comment is about Gerard McKeown (poet profile)

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Cheers Andy thanks for comment, bet this 'Fun' thing was fun! Hope to get to next freed up thing. To be honest I've been quite lucky at the fests I've been to weather wise, but yes you go with expectation to wear out any clobber for good! cheer Jeff

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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hiya. we talked briefly on thurs at the 'arty types show'. my profile has my email on it. keep me informed about your shows- we'd love to come and see what you're up to in scouseland.

especially becasue your set was so awesome. we really really enjoyed it. :-)

Comment is about Angry Sam (poet profile)

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'Tis sad, Katie, and your verse is good.

Comment is about Katie Sandham (poet profile)

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Hi Val. Thanks for your comment on my poem, spirit island. I 've tried to explain the last line in a comment on my blog if you wish to take a look at it.
I've read some of your work previously and enjoyed much of it. It's very easy on the eye and senses. Well written in my view.
I have no great literary experience but i do know what i like to read. love Janet.xx

Comment is about Valerie Cook (poet profile)

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Hi Jeff, thanks agai for the your kind words. I'm glad you used the word tribute because that's exactly what i wanted it to be, not just to the unborn child in my family but to anyone that has experienced it. Thanks again and keep writing bud

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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..what else rhymes with "art"?

Comment is about Mia Darlone (poet profile)

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Poem 148 of 230, walkaboutsverse.741.com: AUDIENCE LOST

I returned, again,
To what they pen -
The free-verse poets:
Deep prose in sets...
I could read, again,
Of Mice and Men.

(C) David Franks 2003

Comment is about Gaia Holmes (poet profile)

Original item by Gaia Holmes

Good poetry, Estelle...where in India are you teaching?

Comment is about Estelle Zaire (poet profile)

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Thanks for reading my poem "Cream judge" - it isn't about anything just playing with words - try reading it and getting the rhythm going

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Hello, Jeff

Thank you so much for the comment on the last poem. "Just Walking in the Rain"- The poem was already published in this form therefore I had to leave as is. Although seems bit to long. I have to forgive myself for that. It was a Challenge poem for the previous site.

I thought I let you know about that to make it clearer.

Kind Regards,
Zuzanna

Comment is about Jeffarama! (poet profile)

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Darren - thanks for these kind words: hope we finish up at the same gig so we can have a word

Comment is about David Andrew (poet profile)

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Hi Richard, this is the first time i've visited your profile, although i've read blogs and commented.
I just love "the pen," it really is right up my street. In fact, i like all of them very much.
Are you really only 22?
I find that hard to believe, you write as a much older soul would. Maybe there's more to the idea of an older spirit working through you than you think.
Really is good stuff. Pity you don't feel confident enough to perform some of it.
I look forward to reading more. Janet.x

Comment is about Richard Brooks (poet profile)

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The follow up is already done - it's a film called 'X-rayted' about an amorous Radiographer.
I do like your idea, but I think Morris dancing with sex would be even better - pinning each other up against the pole, using the ribbons for restraint purposes and so on.

Comment is about Steve O'Connor (poet profile)

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