you look cold.
get a heater.


dogs are better critics than chickens.
chickens just pick, pick, pick...

Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

You like the music of poetry. That's so good. Don't be downhearted. You are doing so well. If English is not your first language then your facility is superb. Good luck as a writer. John

Comment is about a song (blog)

Original item by racha

Thank you Jacob. You got it - as usual. Hope all is well with you and yours. John

Comment is about Death of a Gambler (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Like an analogy greater than itself.

Comment is about Death of a Gambler (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

I'm like a kangaroo.

Always bounce back.

Boing...boing ?

Comment is about Rhymer Club's Collapsed, Kaputt (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I also have a misspelling problem, May
I rhyme nonsense stuff all the time
No, we're not ordinary idiots
We're idiots both in our prime

Don't give up, fly your chariot to Australia
'Tis quite dry here, (with plenty of chicanes)
I'll take you on a tour our or country
We'll bow down to the Queen of Mundane

Now Mae take a note of what Cynthia said
Whack nonsense together for fun
You get such a kick out of doing it, yes?
Such a pity it don't win prizes when done

(But that's not why we write poetry Don...)

I must go along with friend Po
That your rhyming skills, Mae, are top-notch
Look out for the rhymers with nothing to say
Mundane/nonsense, learn, yes, and watch ?

Comment is about The Queen of Mundane! (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Thank you Anya for the like

Comment is about limpet (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Thanks, all, for your comments during my protracted absence. I haven't had time to dedicate to writing much of anything, but I can't complain--my situation has been right down uproarious of late, in a splendid sort of way.

Take good care, to all you contributors, both silent and outspoken.

Rachel

Comment is about sexism (blog)

Original item by nunya

Thank you Cynthia for you comment much appreciated. Thank you marzipan and po for the likes.


All the best des

Comment is about limpet (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

Nice rhyming Jon, and a good poem to boot.

Comment is about The dichotomy of love (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Thank you for the kind words Po! I've read your work too and I find it unique! ?

Comment is about The Queen of Mundane! (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

Thanks for your story Po. I can't go into the semantics, just to say that Part 2 was a protest poem re some reactions to Part 1 which was the real deal. The poem obviously hit a spot cheers.

Ray

Comment is about LETTER FROM THE STREETS part 2 (blog)

Original item by ray pool

and the sun will shine again and again i love your poem

Comment is about The dichotomy of love (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

True words clearly spoken in a poem rich with experience.
Thank you for this

Keith

Comment is about The dichotomy of love (blog)

Original item by Jon Stainsby

Brilliant rhyming with good humour. Thank you for this.

Keith

Comment is about THE BEST AND THE WORST - a re-post from a while ago (blog)

Original item by M.C. Newberry

Cor, luv a duck! Good accent for the theme. Mind you, when I
was in the London docklands of the 1960s, the East End had already
seen the onset of upwardly mobile moves. My Cable Street E1 tailor
came in from North London to the small solo premises that was a
remnant (suitable material analogy?) of the highway of pre-war
years. What people have in common will have always draw them
tightly together and that is still the case.

Comment is about SPARROWS CAN'T SING (blog)

Original item by ray pool

A worthwhile reminder that there are lives well led that set a quiet
example for their restrained fortitude and determination to meet and
overcome life's obstacles. A most refreshing alternative to the
the moans and misery so prevalent these days. A salute is in order
and given!

Comment is about Earning a Living (blog)

Original item by Shirley Smothers

Bloomin' brilliant!

Comment is about The Critic (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Thank you Cynthia! A wise woman once told me "Girl, try not to take yourself too seriously!" and I try to abide by that! I don't always succeed but I have my moments!?

Comment is about The Queen of Mundane! (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

The regular purveyors of rhyming fun will undoubtedly "carry on rhyming" - without the "Saturday" need to keep to a schedule....so
let's look on the "bright and keep it light" side.

Comment is about Rhymer Club's Collapsed, Kaputt (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

I've no doubt that there are many creators and performers who think critics are dogs! ? Or, as someone observed, critics are people who can tell you how to get to a place but don't know how to drive.

Comment is about The Critic (blog)

Original item by d.knape

Excellently captured - IMO - layers deep in intent. The opening line/expression with the accent is superb, setting a superb 'tone'.

Comment is about SPARROWS CAN'T SING (blog)

Original item by ray pool

Good one, really good one! Full of punch, and a fabulous ending.

Comment is about Another hot night (blog)

Original item by Martin Elder

Very apt metaphor, and an intriguing last thought.

Comment is about limpet (blog)

Original item by DESMOND CHILDS

And proud of it! Always a good sign that 'better' things lie ahead when you can whack nonsense together for the sheer delight of it.

Comment is about The Queen of Mundane! (blog)

Original item by Mae Foreman

For his greatest accomplishment was convincing he is not real, when in fact its your kind hearted soul he is here to steal... The worries and struggles we face each day are because of his tribe he sent our way..
Remaining positive is the key for our souls to in fact be set free.. Love and light to you all

Comment is about Devils domain (blog)

Original item by Lysa d

Please put £1-50 in the Old Man's Hat
if no money I O U notes not accepted
because all mine keep getting rejected!

Comment is about Write Out Loud at Stockport art gallery tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Fancy trying something different?

During second session
piece of paper
is passed around
if you want
to know more

come on down!

Comment is about Write Out Loud at Stockport art gallery tonight (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

Very interesting. And honest. I applaud honesty!

For me: 'I am, therefore I write'. I have to write. And such a poem then exists for itself. I have no logical explanation.

Sharing is always a bonus, via written WOL or on a 'mike' evening - especially performance which allows more personality to be involved, from poet and listeners.

Comment is about Poetico Ego Some (blog)

Original item by mike booth

Sorry Trevor. Seems they didn't think of you when they hit the wall ?

Comment is about Rhymer Club's Collapsed, Kaputt (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Good morning and thank you, too, David. Hope you dont mind me borrowing a line from Scotland's national poet! John

Comment is about Synaesthesia (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Saturdays aren't good for me - I always seem to miss the Rhymer Club, and only see it on Sunday. ?

Comment is about Rhymer Club's Collapsed, Kaputt (blog)

Original item by Don Matthews

Thank you Martin and a happy new year to you! John

Comment is about Synaesthesia (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

HOW TO SHOP FOR SHOES:

(A lesson for women)

Enter St. John's Market

15:30 hours.

Locate shop-

walk up to shoe rack-

choose shoes-

pay at till-

Exit St John's Market

15:37 hours...

NEXT WEEK: How to 'Tell a Joke'

Comment is about Isobel (poet profile)

Original item by Isobel

Thanks Ray for your comment re "Then 19". Your Generosity of Spirit is most welcome.

Tommy

Comment is about ray pool (poet profile)

Original item by ray pool

Thanks Doug for your comment re "Persephone" it's most welcome.
Tommy

Comment is about Douglas MacGowan (poet profile)

Original item by Douglas MacGowan

Thanks Cynthia for your remarks re "untitled". I forgot to leave one and once you commented upon the fact I let it lay. Give me a title and I will oblige.
Tommy.

Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)

Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas

Thanks Martin, for your comments re "Come and See". I found the pacing difficult and several attempts were posted, even after your post l changed the end positions of 2 lines... Plagued l am already!
Tommy
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Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Indeed MC.

Thanks Martin, high praise indeed.

Comment is about Come and see (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

Last stanza is great.?

Comment is about Garden Sin City (blog)

Original item by J R Harris

Hope the New Year is a good one for you JR.

Be well buddy.

Comment is about J R Harris (poet profile)

Original item by J R Harris

Very powerful take on 'reincarnation' or simply the idea of 'rebirth' itself. A veritable defender of such a title. Well done on this.?

Comment is about kill me. (blog)

Original item by marzipan666

As always, you reading is appreciated immensely.

(Nice sweater by the way.)

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Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)

Original item by Martin Elder

Po I turn on the light every night. and Thank you all.

Comment is about Words of The Waiting Man 26 (blog)

Original item by Damon Blackery

A truly beautiful poem with a great rhythm and a marvellous passion about it like so many of your poems.
Nice one Tommy

Comment is about Come and see (blog)

Original item by Tommy Carroll

There is some really inciteful lines here Keith as well as a good degree of wisdom
Nice one

Comment is about Wisdom (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

There can sometimes be a very fine dividing line in relationships which I can never fully understand. You seemed to have captured this well here Robert
Nice one

Comment is about Situational Insanity (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

Those last three lines are particularly good and round the poem off very nicely.

Comment is about Words of The Waiting Man 26 (blog)

Original item by Damon Blackery

Is every dog a reliable critic? If so maybe I ought to get one. Animals can be quite discerning creatures.

Comment is about The Critic (blog)

Original item by d.knape

I don't where this is Alan, but Keith is absolutely right with this. It certainly makes me want to be there where ever it is.
Nice one

Comment is about When I am Rich (blog)

Original item by Alan Travis Braddock