Hi Sian,
thanks for your comment on my poem 'the one which nearly got away.'
I wrote it specifically for performance which is the reason it's quite different from some of my other postings which are ok for 'read arounds' but not so much if i decide i need to let off steam, so to speak. :-)
Hope you are well,
Janet.x

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Hi Sian
If you look at all your blogs you'll see some of them listed in previous months
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Oh Siany Siany Siany...Riding a bike in a safety helmet is akin to wearing oven gloves whilst rolling a joint...as well you know!
Many thanks
Gusxx

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thank-you sian for your comments on quench x

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Hi Sian

lets see some more posts. Your last one - Loose ends was fabulous... back to my brawn on toast.

Win x

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It was lovely of you to say so

Many thanks for that Sian
Gus x

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thanks for reading and commenting Sian ,
yeah sometimes poetry surprises me in its anger when i write it down

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thank you Sian : )) Deb x

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Hi Sian, thanks for your lovely comment on my poem, 'cause and effect.'
Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing when given the opportunity to voice it peacably. :-)

Love Janet.x

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Hi Sian, thank you for taking the time to read and your kind comments about Ask. Deb x

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Hi Sian, Thanks for your comment about different dad - and the request for an audio version. I've not done one before so it took a bit of fiddling between machines but I'm putting one up this evening (if I can)

Seamus

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Hi Sian
thanks for your kind comments on my latest post (UMT). Winston

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Thanks for the encouragement Sian, I wrote that straight after attending a funeral. I rarely write pieces in that style, I should experiment more.
Bill

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Hi there!
thanks for your encouraging comments, I'm going to read your new poems!

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Thank-you for reading and your comments on 'scrabble online' - it's much appreciated.
Cx

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Hi Sian, Thanks for your comment on "Not like the rest". It is a true tragedy, but sadly not rare enough. I was close to psychiatric illness for a long time and got to see lots of flaws in the system, I also saw lots of good bits but don't tend to write about them.

I've a new poem going up later which is much less serious.

By the way "One step behind" is lovely and lets the reader create so much of their own story around it. It could apply to so many people and relationships.

Seamus x

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Hi Sian

Yes tell me about ..Love... I know nothing...just feel my way... so as to speak... and a strange subject for me to be dwelling on...people expect less of me... must get back to the shallow and ranty ribald...ever the court jester.

fondest
Gusx

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Hi Sian, thank you for your comments on 'The One' . they're very much appreciated (i'm still a very nervous beginner picking up tips but not able to apply them yet) x

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Hello Sian,
Thank you for taking the time to read Lullaby. We lose them all eventually don't we, especially after investing so much emotional currency. Thanks again. Graham

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Thanks again Sian

For your lovely words re Summer's Day...

Gus x

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Hi Sian, did you succumb to the subtle blackmail that is tescos or did you rush home to make a red rose out of toilet rolls and pipe cleaners?..hmm they make it all too easy...damn them....thank you for your kind comments on my wee poem, Deb

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I wanted to ask if it was. there is a great pride in giving so much of ourselves so they can stride on and walk tall into the future- without that soundind twee- this feeling of enormity is as overwhelming to me at the moment as when they were born. but enjoying these ever-changing moments. thank- you for your comments too x

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I agree with Winston "one step behind" , i really enjoyed how i could re-read it and apply it differently to my own different relationships, I was especially taken aback when applied to my children- it felt empowering with a strong sense of pride- and worship. x

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Hi Sian
Thanks for your your comments re 'Where Do We Go From Here'...Where do you live ?...Do you still perform your poetry and songs?

Thanks again
Gus x

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I have to do a lot of reading for the course this term and it has helped a lot with my writing - Carol Ann Duffy and Sujata Bhatt are good in terms of style and technique.

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amazing isn't it how our daughters have created the need to write about them - it's a good first draft can email you more detail if you would like it

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Thanks for your recent comments.
You're not so bad ya' self !

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Dear Sian,

Thank you ever so much for your comments on 'Howling Hollow'

I have just read your poem 'one step behind' and Iike the way it deals with change, i like the arrangement and I like the way you put 'the gaining...the poise'

one step behind someone, as you say a shadow. The submissive quality leaves you wanted to get level, someone you admire(d) is ahead, as though they are superior

I like this whole concept

Peter.

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Thank You Sian ... You aren't just a pretty face.....if yiou thought my Haiku was brilliant ...you're a very naughty lady.
Love ya to bits
Gus x

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thankyou for you comment on my poem 'broken'

i was thinking of changing it , but i am not good at that . will have to wait for another to come along i think

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Thank you! II have been very lucky with the cast. It's back on again on 19th March at the Deaf Institute if you want to come and feel uncomfortable?!
Hot Chocolate is great by the way.

Mia

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Hi Sian,
thanks for your comment on my profile page.
Welcome to wol and hope you enjoy it here.
I'll check out your poetry and you can be sure i'll comment.
I think all poets and writers include some of their own experiences into their work. It might not be intentional but it's always there. It's part of life.

Love Janet.x

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Hi there
There is an interesting vagueness to your poem "One Step Behind" it could mean different things to different people and their relationships.
Winston

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