All is clear Stu thanks. The last two lines are paramount to the mindset. In the UK there is similar facility, can't tell you more but cameras have shown it on telly. I loved the fact that Harley use it as a test centre. Bollocks to that - give me the old leaky exhaust sound of a triumph anyday.

Good that you have redeemed the site albeit briefly.

Ray

Comment is about the quiet room (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

"... The wines and chocolates went down with ease I never refused.... "
".... The whole of Christmas has gone to my waist... "

Quite descriptive.
Christmas Joy January Sorrow. January is really a good month, you know.

Splendid!!

Comment is about January Blues (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

Thankyou Mae from UK
Or is it KU eaM?
I get so jolly mixed up here
Upside-down I mean ?

Comment is about Befuddled (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Love this Don! "Living upside down", eh? I know what you mean! Admiranle rhyming acumen!
Thank you
Mae

Comment is about Befuddled (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

hi ray!
its an actual room. the quietest in the world.

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/orfield-labs-quiet-chamber

Comment is about the quiet room (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Hi Stu. A sort of forensic sense pervades. Don't know where the Minnesota ref comes from but the power and the glory tell their story. Hope all your projects are ok. Ray by

Comment is about the quiet room (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Reminded me of the company "Pen Island", which sold pens. There website was all one word "penisland". Which was misread as penis land.

Comment is about WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Tell me about it. I've had to move my belt on a notch since Christmas.

Comment is about Guilty pleasures (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

She freaked at hot and fat
Upon it she then sat
Until she did no longer freak
Now flat, and that is that

Dave, what have you started? ?

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Thanks Big Sal for appreciating.?

Comment is about Frame Two Hearts (blog)

Original item by Suko Waspodo

Blown away?
Well done ?

Comment is about Switch On And Tune In (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

Your Word's brought me to tears ' mams is an alcoholic for a long time.
I hope you find the light you need' you deserve happiness that does not lay in the bottom of a bottle..
Very powerful piece, amazing talent.. Do not let it go to waste... You did a very brave thing by opening up to the world tonight, be proud . Your creativity can and will make a reappearance once you stay focused my friend.. Stay strong and remember your life can and will get better.. ?x

Comment is about harakiri. (blog)

Original item by Nick

She was surprised
At the speed it rise
The little fucker
Nearly took out her eyes

(haha)

well done dave" nothing beats a good giggle

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Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

I've heard the names Sal, but have to admit I was mostly too busy propping up bar counters in the '60s to watch much TV.

Lisa; it's 12.30am and it's been nice knowing you. I say this because I will probably be chucked off the site for the following:

She said as she ripped off his clothes
"I'm impressed at the speed which it grows"
"That's nothing," he said
As they both hit the bed
"Check out how far up it goes."

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

If it flows
Let it go
(hahaha)?

Comment is about Midnight madness (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Come on dave ' id love to read them... (haha)

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Sometimes it is the best to just sit down and rhyme.

Comment is about Midnight madness (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

At the risk of sounding completely asinine - Bill Hicks, maybe with a healthy dash of George Carlin for good measure. ?

I have a feeling this isn't the only limerick of yours that'd I'd greatly enjoy.

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

Thanks Lisa and Big Sal;

Unfortunately I've got plenty more, but many unsuitable for such a genteel audience.

B.S. I'm intrigued to know which comedian?

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

HI Jennifer, I have come down to earth to comment on this one. It is splendid in painting a picture of degradation which sadly is often inherent in over inflation of the ego and its fall from grace. In a way fame is just a flame that fizzles then goes out - unless of course you die early.

Ray x

Comment is about A meteor (blog)

Original item by Jennifer Malden

Hi Big Sal. Actually what I had in mind was that even geniuses don't always come up with poetic lines as in this case. Production and delivery of songs are key to impact. Thanks anyway!

Hi Stu, My favourite Beatles album is still "The best of the Beatles." Hope you're well my friend.


Thanks folks for the likes, much appreciated.

Ray

Comment is about INSPIRATION (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Thank you for the giggle at the expense of the poor flat cat (haha)
Great limerick ??

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

The bathos reminds me of a professional comedian - no joke!

Excellent limerick, David.?

Comment is about My neighbour had a fluffy cat. (blog)

Original item by David Gabriel Caplan

No, seriously, loan me some. . .

Will rhyme for food. . . ?

Comment is about Poetry newcomer Hannah Sullivan wins £25,000 TS Eliot prize (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I'm pleased that you enjoy dk
Listening to cats purr
From the purrs have you worked out
Is it he or her? ?

Comment is about Cat Purrs (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Like 9 limericks in one.

Nice one Kevin.

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Comment is about I Found A Fiver In The Snow (blog)

Original item by kJ Walker

Hey MC this 'aint like you
No rhyming verse, oh no!
To show us what you think of this
This rhyming shit car show?

Oops ?

Comment is about WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Hi Wendy
Its a struggle im sure many face..
To be torn between your own needs and not wanting to be selfish is extremely hard..
Its important to be heard " its apart of the commitment we signed up for....
I have learnt that silence only makes it worse..
Speak up Wendy and keep speaking until every last word enters the eardrums and lays eggs for one day the words will ripping and expand until their is no denying them anymore...
My eggs hatched after eight long agonizing months.... I pray yours will hatch soon so you can be as free as I ?xx

Comment is about BREATHLESS (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

A life lesson to be learned in the mastery and creativity of your words
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Comment is about If Revisited (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

quite accidental i can ensure you!

hope your well martin glad you liked the poem

Comment is about the quiet room (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

Another winner Stu. Good to see your post. I noticed that you have some rhymes in this one which is unusual for your good self.
love it
Martin

Comment is about the quiet room (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

This is a classic..
My dog is the exact same on xmas eve.. (haha)
Bloody marvellous well done ?

Comment is about The Dachshund That Loved Christmas (blog)

Original item by Jason Bayliss

That comment was encouraging Jacob as it made me feel safe known im not making a mockery of others who are more passionate then I ...
Since WOL ... It gave me a much needed boost to work on my vocabulary and use words I would never even say in speech let alone write.. Thanks to everyone on here that gave me that push by simply reading their awesome poems. Especially your's my friend.... I feel myself coming out of my shell and believing with more work and knowledge that I too, can have my work placed along side other talented individuals like yourself.. May we all shine like the diamonds we are. ?

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Hi poemographic,

I agree with the first part of what you say. I don't know if fully accountable politicians, or a system that holds them fully to account, exists or is even possible. They say what they need to say to get into power and then are rarely held to account to their promises. A lot of the power is not even held by the politicians, but by the hidden unelected money pushers. I'll have to find that Arthur C. Clarke quote.

However, a good orator that could unite us all would be exactly the type of politician I would fear the most. Someone who could "unite" i.e. manipulate us all by the power of what they say, by saying what we want to hear in a way we find attractive.... That's not necessarily neither a skilled nor a moral politician, but it is a technique shared by a lot of dictators and fascists... In this day and age it is up to us all to think critically and intelligently about all messages we receive in all forms. (In this vein, a truly democratic education should give us all the means to perform this kind of reflection. But I think it's a Charlie Brown cartoon that says "no one is going to give you the education you need to overthrow them).

Comment is about My Brexit Poem (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Oh you’re good Lisa. To be honest, I never read poetry outside of Pablo Neruda and a few others until I came to WOL too.

It definitely is a springboard for a lot of stuff in the poetry world. We’re right below the skin waiting to burst out. Much like a poetic pustule.?

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Thanks, Nigel: sounds fantastic! - love, D x

Comment is about Stockport WoL (group profile)

Original item by Stockport WoL

Seen and noted, Becky. I was, however, indicating how betrayal is
possible when an oath of such magnitude in its historical context can
be suborned to political dishonesty. If you're going to act like that
in public office then any other deed of deceit and dissembling is
possible to have one's will over the electorate. As it has been said
elsewhere: a man (woman) is only good for one oath at a time.

Comment is about My Brexit Poem (blog)

Original item by Becky Who

Thanks JC. In fairness, I am content with the risk taken in this high
stakes state of affairs. What I'm not happy about is the way our
politicians have conducted themselves over my lifetime when it
was their duty to make the electorate fully aware of what was planned at the outset - clearly known to those who have been signing up to things ever since the trading concept was put to -
and agreed by the people of the country, even though it saw us persuaded to abandon our Commonwealth allies in the process.
Not a creditable carry-on whatever way it is looked at, considering
what had so recently gone before. And now we see a "sovereign Europe" seeking its own army! Napoleon, the Kaiser and the Fuhrer would surely be nodding happily. Those seeking
political power should be given a psychiatric evaluation at the outset and regular lie-detector tests thereafter. ?

Comment is about THE RUNAWAY TRAIN (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

cheers ray. glad you liked it. i dont come on much anymore as you may have noticed, i'm working behind the scenes a bit now and i dont have as much time to read the work on here what with the new book and various projects.

i did post a piece yesterday about the worlds quietest room, its here if you feel like reading it.

https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=86263

hope your well, see you on that there facebook!

Comment is about shedding velvet in monochrome/a field in england (blog)

Original item by Stuart Buck

I have a major confession guy's... I do not read poetry apart from what I see on WOL.. Not because of any reason apart from I just love to write. Reading was never a hobbie of mine and I never had much interest. Successful poet's have never crossed my mind or eyes.. I just love to write and express my opinions with Word's that I see fit, if something pulls on my heartstrings I am sure to express it on paper. When my emotions get the better of me I always feel better after I share it in my journal in a fun poetic way. My response towards those with the power to stand against all the wrongs was directed at presidents ' governments ' famous musical artists. Famous people in general who have billions of followers and instead of getting people on board about things that matter they post meaningless selfies.. It was not directed at the amazing poet's in our world. And most certainly not directed at the lovely poets on WOL.. I feel that I am not on the same wave length as most only because I am not well educated on poet's ' poems or authors. Expression is important to me. Thats pretty much why I signed up to WOL. If my honesty offended you I sincerely apologize. If my lack of knowledge about poetry has upset you I also apologize. I am not here to mock anyone and I most certainly do not think im to great and superior to read many books or poem's.. My interests simply stand with writing. Since WOL I have learned alot. I see views from all angles and how everyone expresses themselves wows me. I have had the pleasure of speaking with alot of cool interesting down to earth individuals who I now class as on line friend's. I admire everyones passion for poetry in this group and I find you all amazing and gifted..
I write for fun and dont expect much in return for my poems. I can feel everyone here has either made it or is trying to make it in the world of poetry. I wish you all the best and again' apologies for the lack of knowledge about the things you are all super passionate about... Love and light lisa x

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Hello Hazel,

Hope you're doing well this New Year.

Lovely poem full of bliss from the day after.

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Comment is about January Blues (blog)

Original item by Hazel Connelly

I apologize to Lisa for turning her poem into a great discussion board, but Po is right.

Collaboration is key to success as poets for us. We just can't afford to take the 'one in a million' approach that most poets like Rupi Kaur take to get successful.

Social media is here for good or ill, it's not like Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg are complaining. Po, I think I need to PM you my thoughts on this, but seeing as Lisa is already one with us, I think it could benefit her too.

I'll see.

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

To Lisa: ?

To Po: She is already a member buddy! Check the memo! ?

But I digress and agree with both of you.

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Big sal I stay away from news and social media and newspapers as much as I can! As far as politics go ' I am a foreigner.. I avoid like the plague because it doesn't matter what you vote' everything is a fix..in every country including my own.. Our government is scum and toxic... But its how we support those who win that counts.. Their no good if we ignore them.. I know if guns wore legal in Ireland we would have shot them all by now (haha) ... We stood up againts alot of wrongs and we won.. People is power and people hold more power united as one... Trump knows this and tried to master divide in order to make Americans weak enough to take down separately...
I pray more wake up and learn that no one is better then anyone and no race is more superior then another.. We're only strong when we stand tall along side one another hand in hand ... We have the power to change our world ' but to many to selfish to even try.. And those complaining but not acting need to cop on more then most ?

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Po my friend. Its a shame that many who have a voice and a platform to express such things choose to stay quiet... To many care what other's will think of them! Not me.. My dad raised a shepherd, I dont walk with any flock... I lead myself and will continue to walk in the opposite direction of any crowd..
Its a shameful act to not stand up against all the wrong doings and nasty people of our society' especially those who use their money as a shield... People gave them that power and people can take it away... About time they started a campaign against R.kelly called mute R.kelly... He is not making a profit or a living from music anymore.. Power taken back.. And that's how it should be.. People hold the power to make things happen.... The more people that wake up the stronger we become ?

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Hey I get you totally, Lisa.

Your own comment made me laugh by the way. You spoke my mind three times over with your insight, and yes you are 110% right - how in the hell do people not see it?

The sad thing is, people have always been blind to corruption and extinction - until it graces their doorstep, then they're the rally of great causes.

Here in the US, Donald Trump became president due to 3 main reasons:

1. The Electoral College chose him. He was not ELECTED in any real sense. You want to know why? Because in the US a representative is expected to vote the way their district leans and votes, BUT if they do not do so and instead break protocol otherwise known as a "faithless elector", then their only real punishment is a $1,000 fine. Many electors did just this instead of voting for Hilary whom they perceived as the 'greater of two evils'. (See point 3.)

2. His daddy's money. Fred Trump made his living back in the day gentrifying black neighborhoods by buying them out for his condos and apartments. It is because of Fred that Donald even has a cent between his tiny fingers. It is because of this massive amount of accumulated wealth that Trump was able to draw from and keep his shenanigans and bullshit running so strongly.

3. Social media/Russian intervention. Because of fear tactics, lies based in more lies, and other quite normal political upheaval, Trump took advantage of social media via direction from multiple people, and none egging him on more than that bitch Roger Stone. In fact he kept the same tactics up, has done so, and is continuing to do so well into his re-election campaign of 2020. Politics is a dirty business, Lisa, but none more so than a businessman wanting to be a politician.

If you watch closely however, he is imploding quicker than he can repair ship. It's only a matter of time before he really fucks up and does something that puts the last nail in the orange coffin, sending the ship and its crew to the bottom of the depths where they belong. It is only going to get uglier.?

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Big sal as an irish woman who has never ever stepped foot on American soil !!! And may never ever for all of my days.. Its atrocious to witness what most ( not all Americans support)
Trump alone! Like how the fuck did he get voted as your president? The man is so evil Satan himself gets scared. I dont understand why people follow him. He stands for everything that is wrong and negative...his own wife and daughter never look comfortable in his company and soooo many people dont take notice of that.. To much hate in his soul. Racist prick ' and not shy to express it.. Kanye haha now that shit is funny.. The man is a twisted fool that has no leader ship skills ' gets bossed around by his plastic wife .. Ego yet again.. Their money gives them a sense of power and as sad as it is.. The power is in their hands because of it.... It makes me question peoples ability to know right from wrong. Grown ass adult's thinking its ok to admire such awful being's.. I watched a fb video of fbi agent's arriving to a woman's home all because she posted a comment about trump!! What the fuck .... I laughed not because it was funny but because it was so silly and ridiculous..
I watched all of R.kellys video's about his trial and my stomach fell out' I could not understand how people Had chosen to ignore his acts of pure filth on minor's'.. the jury alone made me sick.. But the parents who had all this information and still allowed him near the children made me faint in disbelief... What the actual FUCK....
Im aware of many catholic priests and I would not send my child into danger zones because not all wore convicted. If their is a chance of a child been misled, a patents job is to avoid and protect.. Not act all angry later because they didnt do their Job at the start.. All because money sighns seemed more important at the time... Makes me soooo angry ... Fucked up prioritys... Arghhhhhhhhh

Comment is about R. kelly (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Very well written piece, Suko.

Well done on this.??

Comment is about Frame Two Hearts (blog)

Original item by Suko Waspodo

If the Horses of Apocalypse could talk, they'd bow out of the discussion for your superior poetic skills!

Well written poem.??

Comment is about Dead Wood (blog)

Original item by Emma-Jane Stradling

You sir, continue to humble, teach, and excel at every single topic you have broached.

Damn, John.

You're by far my favorite poet.?

Comment is about Pseudobulbar affect. (blog)

Original item by John E Marks