my pleasure ?

Comment is about Bokhutlo (poet profile)

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I shall try to catch up with more of your work. I really admire the lyricism of your poetry, and the finesse of diction. A little learned sophistication is a blessed thing.

In your photo, is that a twisted 'knot' upon the sand? That would certainly complement your bio.

Comment is about Chris Armstrong (poet profile)

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Lets Get Physical

Pear drops are falling
Portia was feeling sad
the very fit Butterfly
shy but stocky Robin
both spoke happy thoughts
very soon Mr Sun
will turn your skin
and shape you up - -

just like we do
down at the gym!

Comment is about Nicola Hulme (poet profile)

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Cynthia your comments on my blog are always the most enlightening and enjoying that I get always thank you for the read.
David patrick Simon

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Thank You Very Much

Comment is about Bokhutlo (poet profile)

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This is such a heartfelt poem indeed, a mother always loves her child from the moment of her child's existence, such a pious bond she has with her child. The way you've conveyed this important message is clever and genuine too. Love it, kudos ??

Comment is about Bokhutlo (poet profile)

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Poetry Event Samuel Oldknow in Marple August 16th

The list of Ten

First on the mike
then a quick dash
first at the bar
drinking just a few
otherwise poet one will
be far too intoxicated - - -

to hear any poetry
flat on his back!

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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welcome back Lynn!




Rose ?

Comment is about Lynn Dye (poet profile)

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Linda,
(just visited my prof)

Thanks for your comments...The `Roger` thing was very short (an Echo competition)

The play was excruciating (three graduate daughters came to see it...the criticism was cruel).

But the Everyman!!!...that was only a dream...congrats!

Comment is about Linda Cosgriff (poet profile)

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hi martin
yes, i may go. when is it? august still?
i am away for a lot of august but if im free i will certainly go
thanks for the reminder!
stu

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

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HI Stu
Just wondering whether you are considering under the fable in Manchester this year

Martin

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

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Hello Andy. Thanks for your comments on my poem THE PRICE OF FREEDOM. I have added two more stanzas to my poem and titled it The Price of Freedom-(extended version).
It still needs fleshing. Thank you again I really appreciate feed back.

Shirley

Comment is about Andy N (poet profile)

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Hi again Shirley - keep fighting the good fight when you
feel low. Gently setting aside any religious sentiments, I
always get a lift when listening to Always Look On The
Bright Side of Life (from the Monty Python film "Life of Brian"). Sometimes, the absurdities of living can help
deal with the reality! A smile or chuckle can often be a
wonderful addition to the feeling that you're not on your
own in times of personal stress. It may be something to
do with the endorphins but who cares when it can work?!
Laughter really can be the best medicine!
The American side of my family began when my eldest
sister June took the trip Stateside after WW2 to marry
Bill Blanchard (from Louisiana) who had preceded her on
his own return home, injured in the post D-Day ops.and
returned to the UK for medical attention, where they met. Both are now gone but their large family is now
spread as far as Washington in the east and California
in the West. June had her own share of family tragedy
- the hardest being the loss of her beloved son Mark in
an industrial accident after he had returned home - a
survivor of the horrors of war service in Vietnam.
Another child is a lifelong haemophiliac, whilst an elder
son collapsed and died while out jogging. Thankfully,
this last sadness happened after she had passed on.
Now the grandchildren are grown and time moves on,
bringing its joys and hardships to newer generations.
As someone once observed: "Life's a funny old game"!!
But it's all we have so we have to make the best of it,
I guess. Good luck to you and your daughter.
P.S. I've completed a tune which
I've called "Home Again Rag" to celebrate the return home of my
elder sister from hospital just prior
to her 84th birthday this month.
I'm thinking of uploading it to WOL
so keep an eye out for it. It will
help to get your feet tapping!

Comment is about Shirley Smothers (poet profile)

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Dear MC, thank you for the comment on my poem, Anxiety, My Companion (a daily struggle). I have done both therapy and medications. Sometimes it helps other times not so much. But I do try to keep a positive attitude and writing helps. Sorry to say but My Daughter suffers more than I do and has no insurance, and in the United States it is difficult to get help.

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

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Hi Cynthia. Thank you for commenting on The Tallyman.
it was really appreciated.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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I send more apologies! I cannot make WOL this evening; arrived back from France yesterday, still catching up after 3 weeks away - as a result, shattered (but happy!)
Just to let you know, also, that my friend Christine is still quite poorly: unsure when she may be back at WOL with us...
Have a great evening - I really do hope to make the next session!
Love, Dorinda x

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

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Interesting how 'history' is essentially 'story' as opposed to 'records'. The account itself, or at least the slant of it, depends on the person/s reporting of the happening/s, personal interests and the effective result/s. Records are then hugely influenced.

Point of view must always be a cautionary background to 'history'.

Comment is about John E Marks (poet profile)

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Aye Up Keith. Hope it went well with your publisher. Let me know when the book comes out, I'll definitely order at least one.
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Thank you Cynthia.

Comment is about Paul Booth (poet profile)

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Hi Keith, I've missed you over the last week or two. but then you treated us to two for the price of one.
I particularly liked Winds of Freedom. to me it read like you were contemplating your own mortality, but as usual I probably got that bit wrong.
nice to see you back
Cheers Kevin

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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Welcome back to WOL again.

I very much enjoy your poems above. You have a keen eye for the simple, and the writer's drive to explore complexities, innate qualities of a poet. I shall try to read your work as often as possible.

Comment is about Paul Booth (poet profile)

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Cynthia, thank you so much for the kind comment on my poem "Anxiety, My Companion (a daily struggle)". It is a struggle and it inspires me when someone encourages me. Thank You!

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

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Thank you Cynthia!

Re : The Notebook- I greatly appreciate your feedback and I would agree now to that last line is questionable considering I wrote this poem 2 years ago. I feel as if my poetry has some kind of melancholic undertone which is usually balanced with its opposite. I hope you can continue reading my pieces and offer any advice. The picture was taken on a beach in Puerto Rico which I highly recommend visiting. Thank you again!

Comment is about Joseph Calderon (poet profile)

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Welcome, Joseph. Great to have you aboard.

Just a thought re: The Notebook - since all your ideas seemed water/ocean/sea oriented - perhaps something rather than 'burned to a crisp.' could be considered.

If you don't want 'thoughts' just say so. But sharing really is quite fun, and usually beneficial. At least, I have found it so.

Does your photo indicate an island home? I used to live in Bermuda; so anything like 'ocean' captures me totally. I miss it.

Comment is about Joseph Calderon (poet profile)

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Hey, Stu! These are for you, proceeding your adventure with the owls..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_FEaFgJyfA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vgIcklGKQs


..just wanted to say I'm thinkin' about ya', dear fella...

elP

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

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FYI David: https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=68358

Comment is about David Cooke (poet profile)

Original item by David Cooke

Wendy,don't concern yourself about being a novice.We all have to start somewhere.

And you are doing brilliantly!
So keep calm and have a Tetley!

P&S xx

Comment is about Wendy Higson (poet profile)

Original item by Wendy Higson

Kealan, how wonderful to have you back! I've not been too much on line lately. I'll try to catch up on your work.

Comment is about Kealan Coady (poet profile)

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Hi Phillip Thankyou for you kind comments my poems are real life stories I have never read a book in my life never used other people's work or used their ideas my life has been very complicated so their is much more to come out in my poems keep smiling you have a lovely smile must be all those children love Wendy.

Comment is about Phillip Kelly (poet profile)

Original item by Phillip Kelly

Hi Stu
Thanks for your line on Thelma and Louise, that's a real compliment coming from you.
Dom.

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Welcome to WOL, Mr. Gaulke. Don't forget the month of June will go off the prime page almost in hours. Save some work to begin the new month. Readers do check back, of course, but not as much as you might hope.

Generally speaking, the norm tends to be a poem per week, or even fewer, because there are so many contributors to read. Just speaking from observation, but you may well be the exception. It's a great site, full of talented writers. And they're a supportive bunch too.

Comment is about Robert C Gaulke (poet profile)

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Hi Raj we are in Spain at the moment during the day it's like having a full orchestra sat on the wiring during the day I would not miss it for the world thankyou for your comments love Wendy x

Comment is about Chakraj (poet profile)

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I totally agree with the idea of art being free. Especially poetry. I feel that if you force someone to pay for something that art no longer becomes the artist's but rather the buyer's. And I don't write poetry for anyone else but me (not to say I don't want others to enjoy it, but you know what I mean)

Comment is about Tommy Carroll (poet profile)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Hey Stu, thanks for your comment on 'The Roast'. It means a lot. Keep up the good work yourself! DB.

Comment is about Stuart Buck (poet profile)

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Thanks for your comments on 'The Roast' Ray...a pleasure to hear your take, as always. DB.

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

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Hi Phillip, thank you for stopping by and commenting on my poems. I'm glad you enjoyed them and I am grateful to receive your feedback. Emer?

Comment is about Phillip Kelly (poet profile)

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goodnight Phillip,and thanks again.



Rose ?

Comment is about Phillip Kelly (poet profile)

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Thank you for all your comments they are much appreciated I feel I have found lots of friends in writing poems love Wendy X

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

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Hello Ronnie just keep writing things down what you feel how you feel it's amazing to look back on no one can ever take it away from you. You are your own person don't let anyone change you thankyou for your comments love Wendy x

Comment is about Ronnie (poet profile)

Original item by Ronnie

ayup cock! cast yer mincer's on me recent 'deddy' to you
and see if its chuckleworthy enough for thee ?



Rose ?

Comment is about Laura Taylor (poet profile)

Original item by Laura Taylor

Hi Paul. I know it's not my business really, but I just noticed you havn't posted any of your delightful and uplifting poems recently. Are you ok? When you're ready, aythangyow.

Ray

Comment is about Paul Waring (poet profile)

Original item by Paul Waring

Hi Natasha hope you find your beautiful place never stop trying

Comment is about Natasha Sharma (poet profile)

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hey jakob
seen you ask for feedback a couple of times now so here goes.
your work reminds me of the lyrics from the band 'the mars volta', which is a good thing. i love the beat poetry style you have and the language you use compliments the pitch-black imagery you use. i love reading your work,its right up my street.

hope that helps for now. keep posting and reading other work. try some of william burroughs work, or allen ginsberg.

Comment is about Jakob Robinson (poet profile)

Original item by Jakob Robinson

Hi Harry.

Thanks for your comment on my blog.

I love your bio! What an interesting life you've lived. I confess to being a little envious (okay, a lot) that you read on a bill with Roger McGough. He's my favourite poet.

To counter my lack of distinction in that area, I can tell you that I had a one-act play make its debut at The Everyman in the eighties. Yes, it was a student piece, performed by students, and appeared for one night only; but no one can take that away from me ?

Going to check out your poetry now x

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

Original item by Harry O`N eill

Hello Mike, I have spent sometime reading several of your poems and felt impelled to write and say how much I both enjoyed and found them interesting. I also use a rhyming style and often use my poetry as a voice of protest. There must be a certain affinity here but a separation on some issues which is only natural. Thank you for these poems. I hope to read more as you continue to write them. Keith

Comment is about Mike Bartram (poet profile)

Original item by Mike Bartram

To be honest I just write whenever i get and idea and most times it stems from inspiration within my surrounding... But to add I try to be as simple and and fluent as possible to reach all different level of readers. But thanks much... ?

Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)

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Hello Kae-Jan, Welcome to the site. You have made an impressive debut as your poems have an ease of fluency and honesty. I was particularly taken with Resemble and Tales of a Penny. Keep on writing as I believe you will make an impact, one which you will earn and deserve. Thank you. Keith

Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)

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It means alot hearing from someone who I have never meant... Thank you... ?

Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)

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Hi Kae-Jan. I've just read your sample poem and your debut (tales of a penny). I was really impressed with both. your biography says you want to have an impact on the world, I'm sure you will do that. keep posting, you'll get lots of positive feedback on this site.

Cheers Kevin

Comment is about Kae-Jan (poet profile)

Original item by Kae-Jan

Hi Keith thanks for commenting on 'the foundling', and thanks too for recommending my stuff to the 'highbrow lady' I don't know what she'd make of my drivel, but don't be surprised if she gives you a wide berth next time you meet.
Cheers kevin

Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)

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