Hi Dave. Thanks for looking at and commenting on my recent haiku. Liking the "bite the bullet" idea/comp. I will see if i can russle something up. Win

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Thank you Dave for reading and commenting on my latest poem
'A Time to Forgive (Biting the Bullet)'...
I wasn't sure I wanted to write it, let alone post it, but the idea and feeling for it had been swirling around in my mind for a couple of days, and so it just came to be.

I always find it interesting to read everyone's take on a theme, along with all of the varying styles. You came up with a great one too - should be lots of fun!

Sorry I missed meeting you when I was there! I had the most amazing time... I will be back : )

Francine x

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Hi Dave thanks for your comment on Biting The Bullet.... Im enjoying seeing how others interpret it!
Cate xx

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Hi Dave - thanks for the comments -its much appreciated. (bullet). B

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Hi Dave, must applaud you for starting a new themed competition, I think they are good fun. I seem to have written two which are loosely based on the phrase (in a metaphorical way), so now not sure which one to post - maybe I could post both, and then decide which one to tag. Must admit, the standard is so high already, but what the heck!

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Hi Dave, thank you so much for your lovely comment on "Deception". Lynn xx

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Hi Dave, thanks for the comment on me poem...I am on computer rationing at the mo (school hols etc) so sorry it took me a while to reply. :)
I will put some new stuff on th'blog soonish
Thanks
Rach
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Many thanks for your kind comment on my Fishes poem! xx

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Dave. Thanks for your comments. You're right, looking at things with new eyes is precisely what poetry should do.

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Thanks for approving comment on mine Dave. I can see, from reading you, that you enjoy language, and that keeps my attention.

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Hi Dave - many thanks for passing on the lovely comment from Chris Co. I really appreciate it! xx

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Dave, many thanks for your kind comments on Melancholium. One look at my profile picture should be the giveaway.
It was reflective, but I wouldn't change a thing that has happened to me. It was just a what if?

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Thanks for the comments on 'Chaos'. The title is from an interest in Chaos Theory - and some 'poetic licence' taken in applying it (loosely!)to human relationships;and the picture is of a fractal - interpret as you will ;)
Cx

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Dear Dave,
thanks for coming to the play and for your thoughtful comment-I showedit to the actors who really appreciated it as we couldn['t get the 'Echo' to review it-the preferred 'the Birthday Party'. I learnt a lot from doing the play and have got the dram bug now.Respect and thanks,
STeve

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Thanks for the post Dave, I am an unpolished writer! sorry if I came across obnoxious, more insecure really! Thanks for encouragement, take care.

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Cheers Dave, for commenting on Carol Ann Duffy. As you say, one of those moments! I was very interested in your recent discussion thread about looking for more offbeat subjects, and will do my best! Greg

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Thanks Dave - it was kind of you to mention it. Yes it was a lot of fun, especially in the early days. There have been some colourful characters to allude to, regrettably not all still here. It is time to move on when you struggle to find that spark and motivation though. WOL is a constantly changing site - it will be interesting to see how they develop it. I am hopeful it will be in a way that keeps everyone happy.
And yes, I would agree that very many people work hard behind the scenes, for nothing - we are very lucky.

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Thanks Dave - re Love to the Blood and Bone. x

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Cyfarchion Dave,thank you very much for your kind comment on Hamishagos. Dymuniadau gorau : )) Deb xx

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Hi Dave - thanks for the comments on "a little rusty" - I cant quite decide myself whether I like those iron statues or not - still deliberating on that one. all the best. B

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Hi Dave... Thanks for commenting on "It only Ends Once" just need to go to the place in th photo now! lol . Thx win

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Hello Dave, thank you for finding the vintage piece, you're right, it is made from a vintage two- lined thought..circa 1995.. and some of those recycled words we spoke of, held together with a brand new giant tube of Pritt and an olive on a stick(the twist).I'd like to make a small Dali-ish house out of those lovely builders yards full of reclaimed materials in the same way,and then you'd find a strange little alcove where you weren't expecting it,or an elephant on verrry long legs peering in thru the upstairs window..trying to rrrreach that pinball machine with his trunk..ping.. ; ) xx

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Money's a bit tight
so I wondered if you might
be my own shining Knight
and fix my rear light
(the penultimate right)
then I'll be safe out at night
spouting poetry shite...

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That's the trouble with old bangers - they slowly fall apart without you realising. Never mind LOL - shoes can be reheeled so cars can be repaired. I shall get them to sort it out when I do my MOT. Thanks for the tip. x

Tee hee - have only just realised that was a poem 'what you wrote' on my wall... was wondering why you'd chosen to post it on WOL!!!

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Hi Dave - and thanks for helpful comments (Grains). I promise that one day (when I maybe break my leg or am confined to home due to a slipped disc or something) that I WILL go back and sort out all my poems! I know I am usesless in this respect - but it's only cos I am new to this lark! Anyway, thank you and maybe I will redo! Lots of love anyway! Ann xx

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Dave,
Thank you for your lovely comments on my poem 'Pandora's Affliction'... and your wonderful, overall generous appreciation : )

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Thanks Dave, glad to have caused enjoyment. Re-read yr old txts gd 4 me still.
Steve Smith

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Hi Dave - many thanks for the kind comments on "about you". B

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Hi Dave, thank you so much for the kind comments on my work. Afraid I'm new to this and haven't worked out blogging yet!!

Just enjoyed reading your samples and love them all, especially "Only Fond"

Cheers, Lynn

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Hello Dave, many thanks for your kind comments on both the Pandora thing and my previous stuff. Just read your Haiku. Love the middle line especially.

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Hi Dave - yes, I can see your point entirely - I suppose I'm just writing about something that has a "spark" for me & hopefully some others "get it" as well. But if it's not to everyone's taste, that's to be expected. I only dedicated the poem to Isobel as we had had some banter going on, but nothing more sinister. all the best. B

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Hi Dave - "St johns in the Vale" = a lovely place to camp as I have done many times (despite the midges !) I cant think of a better place to be on a summers evening than outside the pub Kings Arms ? just up the road with a pint or three of what-you-fancy. I'm glad you liked the poem. As for other subject matter - well, as it says in my bio I like to write about all sorts - Nazis, paedos, death, perversion, love, corny stuff, cliched stuff, nature, etc etc. For me, it doesn't always have to be the nice stuff to be able to gain a degree of satisfaction in writing or reading the darker stuff as well. Some folks like Hello magazine & others like Pepys. Just my 2 cents. all the best. B

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Hi, ta for your comment on Free time.;-)

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Dave I have read several of your posts re Liverpool and kensington and commend you for your positive outlook in what is the most deprived area of the UK (HMG reports)and things change at the speed of decades! My reference to prostitutes (which I do not ridicule) and 'poetic prostitutes' of which I do. The first is a matter of fact: after a 'clean'-up' of the formally notorious area around Faulkner square and Anglican cathedral, Prostitution was 'moved' to Sheil Road and a 'blind-eye' taken by authorities. As I say I am not criticising women for this. The 'poetic prostitutes' and the verse in which it contains is one as you say written in 'poetic' language...tourists as commonly understood are not involved (lol). I will leave you to gather its meaning. ;0) I have lived in Kensington in various locations: Connaught road, Shiel road, Huntly road, Boaler st, West Derby road, and 4 other areas very close to Kensington most of my life in the Shiel road area. My ears prick up when Liverpudlians and pity are mentioned in the same phrase. A contemptible term invented by the media and repeated ad-nauseum. I hope any rereading of the poem is enhanced by the above post. Thank you for your time and comments. ps The area is being demolished, some decent houses and facilities may come of it.

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Currently, Dave has fly-away hair :-)

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Hi Dave, thanks for your kind comments on my Stan Laurel poem. It was fun doing the video, my son helped me with the editing. Never done anything like that before. Yes, taking a break from blogs but still around to comment I expect. Take care. xx

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Hi Dave,

Hope all is well with your world and thanks for your comment on "social." I'm still playing catch-up here I'm afraid, and there's such a lot to catch up on! I hope I will be able to find the time and inclination to be a little more active on the site.

Best regards,
A.E.

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Interesting ideas in your poem about bridges, Dave. I like bridges; take lots of photographs of them. Which is your favourite bridge?

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Hi Dave, I seem to have lost your moby number, but I just wnated to let you know / remind you, that there is a BARDS open mic tonight (Mon April 12 2010) at the Magazine pub, New Brighton.

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Hi Dave Thanks for the comment on The Red Kites. GLad you liked it. The kites do seem to have a few fans apart from me, although they really are a distraction when you're driving!

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Your review of "My Father's Arm" was so insightful. On various levels, I'm working through my feelings about my father every day. I had to leave my family because he wasn't the only one that was so emotionally and mentally abusive. My mom and I became close after many years, but it was just too hard for her to be in the middle. I think it will always be a journey vs. a destination which is a theme that seems to echo in my life. Thanks so much for reading my piece and leaving such an empathetic comment.

Lisa

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Thanks very much Dave for the comment on the Lucy poem :)

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Wocha mean "whimsy"? I put a lot of thought into this! It comes form my training - I was indentured.
Thanks for the post - really liked your most recent blog entry. I think I commented on its page.

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Thank you for your kind comments, much appreciated. Still so new to putting my stuff out there, I anxiously await my babies' acceptance in the wide world!

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What a wonderful way to interpret this - thank you!!

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Morning Dave, thanks for the comment on th'poem. yep, we are very lucky, not many hen harriers around anywhere these days but they nest around Bowland...I can't (without binoculars) be 100% sure it was a hen harrier but it looked very much like one.
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Thank you for your comments on "Bye Mommy". I was very focused on the structure because what I wish I could do is be a songwriter and I wrote this as lyrics - but I barely have any original music in my head, so the way I wrote it was to a vague tune I could hear. I think if it ever were a song, it would be more concise if a young man and an older woman sang the different verses, which of course would probably mean a major rewrite. But I don't have any musicians knocking down my door, so I'm probably safe on that one!

Thanks again,
Lisa

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Hi Dave, thanks for swapping kingfisher-spotting memories. The one in the poem I saw almost every day for about six months over the winter of 2006-07. Saw it perching, diving, the works. Then one day it was gone, and I've only had one sighting along the canal since then. Greg

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thnks Dave, I will...had to let it out now though...Steve

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I love "Only Fond". I've found myself there more than once. What I like most is how you've captured what it's like...what's going on in our heads as we fight it. I think the lines:

"but I can fall in fond

or maybe fall in very fond"

are brilliant. And I believe I will be recalling those lines in my head next time I find:

"I should not fall

head over heels

head in the clouds

off my head

in love with you"

Thanks for that. I'm sure one day I will need it!!

Lisa

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