Hi Isobel; - glad you like my 'bite the bullet' - has took a few drafts and weeks to get to the bottom of this piece.. at one point - it nearly became two poems (i am sure you can work out which bits for yourself) but pleased you like it! (do have a few lil edits I want to make to it still but wanted to get it on here then emailed to Dave tonight) x

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Hi Isobel, thank you so much for your kind comments on "Empty". I have written a few that started off in free verse, and then they ended up rhyming here and there. May have another go at it soon! Thanks again. x

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"passengers" - Yes, well spotted, that's dear ole Gordon & Yes, also - a great description of his "managing" the economy :)
you win a biscuit of your choice - maybe a fig roll? or a kitkat?
BTW - do you know the diffrunce between a northern lass and a kitkat??
Yep - you only get four fingers in a kitkat

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hi again. I have also been to the Salvador Dali museum in Fugueras. I was actually at the 1992 European juggling convention in nearby Banyoles and this was the last time i went to Barcelona! Win x

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Cassa Batllo explanation on blog entry. X

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Good Evening Isobel

Thank you so much for your well meant Mmmmm...and implied 'Bang'

yes I must admit to owning succulent lips... however the image is sadly not mine but having said that they are not my first choice of colour...it would play havoc with my high lights.

Once again so many thanks for your comments.
Augusta xx

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Isobel
Didn't make the Tudor as our youngest daughter Sally is embarking on a round the world trip. They brought a van load of stuff to our house on Thursday.
Emotional times but exciting too.
To compensate I went to Hebden Bridge on Friday to the Jammin with Jefforama thing. Good mix of music and poems. Should be back at Tudor next time.
Dave

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I suppose Necessaryonabycicle has been done to death! ;-) xx

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Isobel,
Just spotted that you were awarded Poem of the Month for 'Upon the Quality of Love'.
Congratulations.
'Tis well penned indeed.
Dave

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Ah, I see you've ignored my advice - yours truly, Ann Fuxglove xx

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Hi Isobel - an interesting typo of Cynthia's name in your comment to Ray - made me smile, but maybe better change it quick! ;-)

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Hi,
Thanks for reading and commenting on 'Bite the Bullet'.
Sexy, purry voice? ... usually the only time my voice sounds sexy and purry is when I also have a drippy nose, a sore throat ... and I'd rather have a rub with Vicks than a sexual encounter! ;)
Cx

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Qu'est-ce que tu me fais rire... j'aime ta biographie : )

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Hi Iso. I have done the arms and legs thing in the window. but actually in the actual harry worth window. I was a fan. Win x

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Will you kindly update me on 'bite the bullet' theme suggested by Dave? I'm out of touch. I did enjoy Pandora's Box so much, both to write, and to read so many diverse ideas.

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thanks for comments on biting the bullet poem.

I love the way you are able to really understand poetry so close to its source. i can only speak for the comments you give me but they always show a really slose understanding with my intended meaning.

xx

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Hi Isobel, I've lost your moby nnumber (if I ever had it) but I particularly want to make you aware that we have changed most things about our LIverpool poetry night - name, dates, venue, and we've dropped the monthly themes.

The LIVER Bards, as the sessions are now called,take place on first Tuesday of each month in the performance space at the very beautiful Shipping Forecast bar, Slater St, city centre, L1 4BW, starting 8pm.

It's a straightforward open-mic with poems of humorous, philosphical, political and spiritual content particularly encouraged.

The first of the new-style nights is tomorrow Tue 7 Sept, starting 8pm. The postal code for the Shipping Forecast is L1 4BW.

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Ahh, it's my pleasure! congratulations on Poem of the Month, well deserved! :)
I entirely missed the theme thing, being strictly rationed on computer at the mo (Chris has discovered Facebook) :)
Loads of love
xxx

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Just noticed that you are the poem of the month. It is indeed a lovely poem. So very well done!

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Hello Wonderwoman! Congratulations on The Quality of Love being voted The Poem of the Month -- it's terrific! It's arresting in its imagery and drive and content. It's WOWEEE! Moxy x

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No, my youngest is moving out, as a student, leaving myself and David. I will miss the noise of "children." I took a children's poetry show up to the Edinburgh Fringe for 8 nights with Jenny and her friend, Grace, performing. It was all,very exciting.

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Hi - bullet - many thanks for the comments. I went once many yrs ago when me & my friend were camping nearby. Having biked all day, I really didn't want to ride the 7-8 miles back into town, but had my arm twisted. It was totally unreal - at 8pm ALL the traffic stopped, Everyone stood still & it was absolutely silent, then he played. If I ever hear the last post or reveille now, I cant help blubbing, because they were paying tribute to us - the Brits - in a city centre in another country, and they do the exact same thing every night. I dont think anyone could not be moved by it. Thanks. B

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HI Isobel

thanks for taking the time to read and make comment on 'Sweet'

x

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Oh là là, Isobel...
Félicitations, et quel honneur que ton poème 'Upon the Quality of Love'
a été nommer ce mois-ci.

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Congrats on your poem of the month

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(you've got wood)- No Isobel - I think you got it just right - women ARE far more mental (at least most of those I've met) :)
I too saw many horrendous sights going up those bus steps - obese 60+ yr olds in sussies is enough to put you off for life - well, nearly. PS did you listen to the vid ? - it's worth it :)

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Thanks for your comment on Untitled - you bastard

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Hi Isobel Thanks for the comment on Chemo & glad you liked it. It's about my father-in-law. He certainly is a character and seems pleased that I've now made him world famous by putting him on the net!

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Oh, you are such a lovely. I will, of course carry on beating myself up for it, it's as natural as breathing, BUT, me and one of my older sisters last night, and me and my younger sister earlier today spoke about this exact thing. You can't put a true value on big families can you, teaches you stuff you don't know you've learnt till you need it.
Thanks Isobel
xxx

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..Wahay!!!! You bloomin got it! yes, it's absolutely the massaging away of guilt...nice to know it's been read and found agreeable at different levels though! (Must be a mum of 4 thing ;) )

Rach
xxx

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Hi - "Amen" poem - yes, I wrote that about 3 or 4 yrs ago, & when I came to post it I remembered the clip from Talking Heads & thought it was worth re-hashing for those who haven't seen it. all the best

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I worship at the altar - you've got CLASS written through you like a stick of rock ;)

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nice to meet you too, of all places on a barge, when i've lost my voice. just noticed the little red crosses you mentioned ha. hope you had fun, when's the poetry nights at the tudor again? xx

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Come to think of it, I can picture Dale Winton with one.

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"A pillar box red pvc shopping trolley"
Ha! - I bet she thought she looked "the mutts nuts" - (please tell me it WAS a woman)- I've actually seen blokes with those trollies before now, but red PVC!!

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Hi Isobel, It was good to see you the other night and hear more of your work, I especially like your use of song, it has inspired me! Thanks for your kind comments on the discussion page, I've just seen them. From my small experience at slams, I agree with you - serious is definitely the way to go or maybe mix them up a bit - one serious, one funny each round! Hope to see soon you when I am next across your way. Take care, Stevex

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Like The Empress of Blandings
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/video/Hog-Calling-Woman-Makes-Pig-Noises-To-Win-Contest-In-US/Video/200808215076222?lid=VIDEO_15076222_HogCallingWomanMakesPigNoisesToWinContestInUS&lpos=searchresults
Strangely interesting

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Helllloooo Isobel! Aw, thanks for the comment on my profile and thanks for being so lovely and warm and supportive last night, even when I was probably being very drunk and annoying, you were brill and it was ace to see you again, now I (and more importantly Dazz and Lesley) know where the Tudor is, I will definitely visit Wigan more often,
See you soon,
loads of love
xxx

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Many thanks for your kind comments on my Fishes poem! xx

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Hi Isobel. Thanks for the comments on my Incubus. I read it out to myself without the word "loneliness", but I didn't feel the implication of loneliness was obvious enough. Without that word the poem could be read as a fear of sex. (As if!)

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HI Isobel Thanks for the comment. I started this one off at a workshop recently and all the young 'uns didn't have a clue about why the sheets were chilly. Spoiled rotten they are with their CH and double glazing.

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Isobel - look what I've found - the Chav's version !
Suits you madam !
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Large-Shopping-Trolley-Wheels-Brilliant-Beige-Tartan-/250660476130?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Tickets_Travel_Luggage_CA&hash=item3a5c8754e2

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Thank you so much for your comments on Persephone's Creek, that's exactly what I wanted the shoes to represent :) They were the starting point for my poem actually, it only got the title and mythological theme later.

I love Upong the Quality of love by the way, it flows so smoothly and reads so beautifully. You're a very talented poet xxx

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Sad news - a friend of mine drowned in a bowl of Muesli -
got pulled in by a strong currant.

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waddya mean a terribible joke ??
- that's one of me better ones :)

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Thank you Isobel,
I shall remind you about my alpha male requirements when next we meet. Yes I miss Augusta and would very much like her to re-visit WOL... she really wasn't an echo of Male fantasy... she tried to be a proper girl ... she certainly not under the patio and I have no doubt she will apear from time to time...

Once again many thanks for your great comment as usual.

Gus xx

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ha ha fanny!! penny dropped lolx

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Hi Isobel,
Thanks for your praise, i agree that porm is a little too close to porn to conjure much else from, but in my mind coniphony came to me as almost a silent cacaphony. Does that make sense? I can't seem to make it rude, even though i can be rather smutty! x

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Thanks for your kind comment on my Incurable Romantic poem. xx

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Thank you -Jeff was meant to have that kind of detached - and so on humour , using an almost flippant view on Jeff's passing

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