Adventurous stuff from different days - (and different strokes?).
The words "Blythe Services" take on a whole new meaning for me!
I am reminded of the pre-motorway times I used to drive overnight
from Torbay back to London in my old Triumph 1800 Roadster
(shades of Bergerac!) - hood down whatever the weather. One
night in the early hours on Salisbury Plain I picked up a solitary
guy minus luggage who said little and was happy to be dropped off
in Parliament Square. I often wonder if he had escaped from
somewhere but couldn't think of any prison within likely distance
of that deserted lay-by on the old A303. I think people are that
much better off and have more ways of getting around cheaply
nowadays - which surely contribute to the absence of the oft-seen
hitch-hiker of yesteryear. That - and the way youngsters are
warned against "this and that" by parental cossetting.

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Mike - just a thought but I've a feeling that the "lions" were in
fact "leopards" in original historical form and that these have been misrepresented as lions. Of course, I'm happy to be proved
wrong.

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see previous poem. "Little Boy's Pockets".

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Thank you Anya much appreciated.



All the best des

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Life's a bitch Jon. Although the child is a resonant image, it' s really the young who change the world not the oldies who seek the comfort zone. So there is hope yet - a nice thought for Xmas.

A heartfelt poem....

Ray

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Thanks Big Sal for your appreciation. Warm regards.?

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Grand in scope, excellent in execution. In my honest opinion, next to the one about your mother - this is your best piece. This deserves to be on a building for all to see. I hope you share this, Jon, not just on WOL, but in as many instances as you possibly can.

One of the best I've read - ever.??

(If I could 'like' it 3 times, I would!)

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Reminded me of A Christmas Carol the two children under the spirits coat. Representing ..Ignorance and Want..well done Jon

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I don't know if many people outside of those that work with paper even know what vellum is anymore, but the entire piece was nicely sculpted. Second stanza shines as does the rest of the piece.?

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Nice flow and rhythm to the wordplay, Suko.

Well done on this.?

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You carried the tale well and the first line of the second stanza was superb in every way.

Well done on this. The unique topic keeps interest until well past the last line.?

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Who knew the art of calligraphy could be so sensual. Lovely poem..beautifully scribed..

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Thanks Crowshaw for your appreciation.

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That's a lot about a little. But words fail me except to say -
I envy the tenacity
Of your evident loquacity.
This would surely be all the rage
If performed upon the stage.
.....................................................

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Original item by Becky Who

Be careful, WH - of introducing an uncomfortable "ism": real-ism! ?
The moaners are happy enough when it suits, it seems.
"These days, it's fine to carp and whine
About how everything's in decline;
And it's not just a fashion...
(Much more like a passion)
To want some of yours
To be some of MINE!"

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Thank you, Hannah.

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Original item by Jon Stainsby

A poem to remember.
Inspired writing.

Hannah

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Poignant, beautiful.

Hannah

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Great, Taylor. xx

I am very much my father.

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Fantastic writing, beautiful.
At one with nature, the best of the natural world.

Hannah

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Witty and clever.

Hannah

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Nice new pic. Thanks again.?

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Thanks friends.

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Kate G... wow, I am humbled. Thank you ?

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Wonderful.

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Bullying - code for behaviour that creates scars that last a lifetime. Thanks for a thought provoking, wrenching poem.

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Lyrical and simply beautiful. I've printed it for my wall at work.

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Wow, I'm in awe Becky!

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Taylor, how I can relate! Wonderful.?

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Elle, my eldest son suffered bullying all through school. We tried everything to help, to stop the bullying. The schools did nothing, except to call us in when he finally snapped and retaliated. The police did nothing even tho these boys walked around with baseball bats.The parents of the bullies were in denial. This was in an affluent area on a nice estate professional parents. Eventually I spoke personally to the boys responsible. I told them they were ruining his life and I did not want them to like him just leave him alone. They did leave him alone but after many years of bullying my son now 40 suffers from agoraphobia. The bullies have families and one is actually a policeman. God help us all..

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Original item by Elle Shaine

Here bloody here !! (Or do I mean hear...hear?)
AND While we're at it let's keep the subjunctive and have the next person who says 'was' instead of 'were' tied to a post and teased by trained bluebottles.***
(From my future book " If I were a real person"...."
*** More pedantic cr*p :- "was" in the above means "used to be" whereas "were" means or implies "... but I'm not".

PS I thought that lol meant laugh out loud or am I just an old hasbeen - ( which is better than a neverwas) anyhow?

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Brilliant poem Becky, interesting and unique. I love your work and your message.
Brian I too thought Lol was lots of love until my fifteen year old daughter corrected me. Lol ?

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Thanks all, I appreciate the kind comments. I must upload an audio of this later, I've never recorded one of my poems before so that should be fun ?

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Good one Becky.

It has its place however in small doses. For example, the use of 'lol' is quite effective, though until recently my wife used it extensively but she thought it meant 'lots of love'. (Perhaps that proves your point Becky.)

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Thank you for your continued support Ray..?

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Elle your poem hits home having known bullying for a lifetime it never ends thoughts you have had or felt the only way is writing things down keep up the good work love Wendy x

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Full bodied and sumptuous writing like something just out of reach and yearned for. Great feel and style Ciaran.

Comment is about SUNRISE (blog)

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an endless blend of our desires..Beautiful line. ?

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Taylor made!
or maybe
Maid!
at any rate
your comment
I appreciate!

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Thanks Rachel I believe you are absolutely right . What does it say about society that is constantly sucked into this way of thinking. I have constantly battled in the past on whether to publish any of work. Not that I believe I am seeking to be a celebrity At least I hope not...
But you raise and good an valid point. Thanks for mentioning it and reading.

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Congratulations Randy, on becoming Poet of the Week. Very well deserved. Maggie Waker

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Hi Julie,
Thank you for reading my poetry it is truly encouraging..thank you.?

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Thank you everyone for your likes and comments. The fact that we can express ourselves and encourage others is in itself a soothing balm..
Thank you Anya you always make me smile.?
Big Sal you manage to build us all in confidence, your comments are always constructive, inspirational; and I thank you. ?
Po, You mentioned my softness being my strength..I think that anybody who really knows and understands me would agree. It is clear to me that you hear my voice. Thank you for listening. T.C.?

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Thanks all so much - I must be having a late life renaissance as my first poetry book was Betjeman's from the late fifties; I still read it and enjoy it. He infused his work with a love of life which can enthrall us. I tried to poach some of that by writing something palatable and nostalgic.

So, thank you Ciaran (welcome), Mark, Big Sal, Douglas, Taylor, Poemographic and Kate. I would like to add Brian that I
agree Sir John would have made more use of rhyming, as that was integral to his work.

Beno, that's too much praise in one go! I'm glad if you get Betjeman's works. Make sure you read his last poem, it's a cracker.

Jon, Suko, Anya, Kristal and Rich thanks for coming "on board!"

Ray

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a huge thank you for all the encouragement with what is a hugely challenging topic for people to read.I am so grateful to people for taking the time.
I think when we are slamming Govt. functions The DWP, the Home Office etc we often forget that the employees of these dept.s are also suffering - the man who told me off the record he would go home and cry also told me there is no system in place in the Home Office to support staff with the trauma they hear about day in day out. Some of the home office staff are in their teens and twenties like my children, this is inhumane treatment of the asylum seekers and the staff of these depts.I don't want their stories to be lost - they all deserve a voice.Thanks again....I post funny stuff too so stay tuned

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No need for apologies, MC. Your observations are always welcome.

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Apologies, JC. My comment should have been a referral to the
theme not the actual content.

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Thank you, Sal! I appreciate that you always give such positive feedback. Thank you for taking the time to read my poems!!

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Excellent piece. Very well written from first word to last line.?

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I remember this beauty. . .


Just something to keep in mind, Taylor: back then doctors also used to think it something okay to do to be smoking in the delivery room and hospital in general. A lot has changed since then, but the most commendable thing to remember is that you made it through tough times without the help modern people get. Yes it was a struggle, but I'm willing to bet it made you a stronger person for having dealt with it at such a young age. It was Hell I am sure, but look at your successes not your faults to define where you are going and have been.

You've lived several lifetimes already just from what I've read from your first book, Taylor, but you always convey strength when it is needed most. That is inspiring.?

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