This has the perfect weight for what you describe as it’s intended use.
Make sure there are plenty of Kleenex handy JC.
Comment is about HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I finished this poem two days ago, but decided not to post it until Halloween had passed.
And then, this morning, there is a BBC interview in prime time, with men who are sterile, an informative, sensitive discussion.
This work came initially from an encounter with a charming, loving woman who belonged, with her husband, to a congregation of 'Born Again' Christians. She was childless after many years of marriage. She totally blamed herself, as did her husband, and considered herself to be a 'worthless woman'. I was appalled.
Comment is about Worthless Women (blog)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Thanks for reading, Suki. He had just turned 30 and has a little girl. Wrong place, wrong time.
Comment is about HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Wed 1st Nov 2017 08:32
excellent Ray - I could see myself reading this from a book of Cornish Ghost Stories bought from a tin mine museum. Cliffs, mines, the sea, apparitions, Cornish place names - such boundless imagery to draw upon. Thanks for this. Col.
Comment is about A MINER'S RETURN HOME (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Hi John,
I feel chocked up just reading this. A beautiful poem..
So sorry for the loss. Life sometimes seems so utterly cruel..
Suki
Comment is about HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Love piece or writing, love the line "Of a staggering half asleep silence". I do enjoy your work Andy. Jeff
Comment is about The Swan (After Mary Oliver) (blog)
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Alexandra Rockwell Lorenz
Wed 1st Nov 2017 00:26
Hi Ray,
Wow! What was your inspiration for this? Was it a novel or film, or did it drop into your poetry mind ready-made?
A wonderfully dark magical realist tale ~ a miner, used to the dangers of the subterranean depths, almost meets his nemesis via reverie, dream-nightmare-fantasy..
Very atmospheric, and a fun read too. Beautifully constructed..
By the way, as it's almost November I hope this poem also doesn't disappear into the archive mist. It might be worth re-uploading in a few hours when WOL resets for the new month's admissions.
Suki
Comment is about A MINER'S RETURN HOME (blog)
Original item by ray pool
To anyone who thinks Dubai is a nice place!
Comment is about We're Doing No Wrong (blog)
Original item by Jeff
Hi again Richard
Great image and clever use of language here..I particularly like the second verse that begins 'walking and searching for Windy days,eyes aching with fear'.
Comment is about Listless 2 (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Hi Richard
Nice little poem mate. Made me smile and think a bit about my own advancing years.
Comment is about Hard Of Hearing (blog)
Original item by Richard Alfred
Really nice and funny and I love the idea of your dad always saying these daft things to you when you were young.
My parents were good parents, particularly my mum but they didn't really say stuff like this that I can remember and its great and holds lovely memory for you
Comment is about The Sea Dog (blog)
Original item by Jon Darby
"The city loved him and he loved it back" like a line from Woody Allen that one.
I know you well Jbd and this is a new mood for you in some ways, though obviously it mirrors you typically .
You always paint a picture with your poetry and often you sugar it with the past anecdotal.
Knowing about this phase of your life as I do helps me when I read it, and as ever you always convey beautifully the simplicity of your understanding of other people you feel empathy with. 10 out of 10
Comment is about Remembering James (blog)
Original item by Jon Darby
great piece, martin. can really hear your voice in this. hope you read this at Stockport soon.
Comment is about The bells they ring (blog)
Original item by Martin Elder
Anyone with the name ""Leadbeater" is off to a good start
when it comes to writing about English scenes. I wish him
well with this collection and have made a note for my own
purchase.
Comment is about Finding the River Horse: Neil Leadbeater, Littoral Press (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Haha David - I'd not seen that. Fantastic!! ? Thanks for posting it.
Ferris - I was never convinced enough of his 'irony'. I thought he had misogynistic tendencies. I loathed his routines about reading and the waitress, Goatboy (thinly veiled paedophilic comments), Jimi Hendrix raping Debbie Gibson etc. There was way too much of that kind of stuff in amongst what I thought could be great commentary.
Comment is about Hashtag Arrogance (blog)
Original item by Laura Taylor
Hello Jon, thank you for commenting on my latest poem ´Desire´. It is kind of you. Keith
Comment is about Jon Darby (poet profile)
Original item by Jon Darby
Hello Wendy, thank you for commenting on my latest poem´Desire´. It is much appreciated. Keith
Comment is about Wendy Higson (poet profile)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Tue 31st Oct 2017 08:52
Well done Desmond. I've been enjoying your poetry since you joined WoL a few months back so I'm pleased to see your name up in lights on the front page. Unfortunately I have had very little time this past week to read much on the site and am just starting to catch up a little now. Agree with Martin and Stu re the flow. Keep 'em coming. All the best. Col.
Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thankyou Keith a lovely poem it makes you stop and think and it's true love Wendy
Comment is about Desire (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Nice flow to this Fred. Nicely set out too.
Suki
Comment is about NEEDLES AND PINS (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Hi Desmond,
Congratulations of winning PotW. All the best!
Suki
Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
a cracker indeed. flows down the page like an intricate waterfall of words and images. and its got the word ghost in it (twice no-less) so its topical too. well deserved.
Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
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Ryn
Tue 31st Oct 2017 00:52
I am in love with this. So well written.
Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Absolutely brilliant Keith! I thought it was just me who wants to be 18 all the time. What you explain here is so true and a smile from someone in a certain way really cheers the soul. Many thanks for this I will keep it nearby, always to remind me that’s it’s not odd to be looking for smiles and glances to keep me alive! Keep up the great work here. Love it.
Comment is about Desire (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Hi Colin,
I remember being astounded in 2000 when I saw "Eternity" in sixty-foot tall letters on the Bridge. I thought 'Now you've really arrived Arthur' (he died in 1967). His sheer tenacity in reaching so many people went way beyond obsession. I believe it was Australia's largest and most visible creative artifact up to that time, and will surely be hard to beat around these parts. Antony Gormley's "Angel of the North" at Gateshead is a more permanent British analogue.
Chris
Comment is about Mister Eternity (blog)
Original item by Chris Hubbard
Jon, Colin begins his comment by saying that there is a little bit of us all incoperated into this poem. How true. When I about twelve I went to Fleetwood with my Mum and Dad where we stayed in what was called a Flatlet, which was a self catering flat. We could not afford a hotel. The Flatlet was very close to the pier where it was my delight to play on the one arm bandits. This poem as with so many of your other poems is highly evocative of days past. What brings it to light is your vivid memory for detail. Thank you Keith
Comment is about Caravan holiday (blog)
Original item by Jon Darby
I am not in the least bit surprised that this has been chosen it is a beautifully flowing and well deserved POTW. many congratulations Desmond
Comment is about 'Elegant Lies' by Desmond Childs is Write Out Loud's Poem of the Week (article)
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sandra consolata
Mon 30th Oct 2017 20:26
Excellent, Lynn - and it sounds as if your life has taken an upturn for the better!
Good luck with that, on every level.
Richard
Comment is about BOND (blog)
Original item by lynn hahn
Thanks Col. My list of comments swollen by one, excellent!
Glad you liked it. Take good care - It's hard to be everywhere at once I know but absence makes the heart go pounder.
Ray
Comment is about UMBILICUS (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 30th Oct 2017 08:25
Nice one Ray. Just checking in and catching up as best I can with limited time. Hopefully normal service will resume shortly. For now though I have to buzz off again. TTFN. Col.
Comment is about UMBILICUS (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 30th Oct 2017 08:06
Love it - and your comment.
Comment is about Falling backwards (blog)
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<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 30th Oct 2017 08:05
<Deleted User> (13762)
Mon 30th Oct 2017 08:01
Interesting story Chris, the repetition of his one word graffiti reminded me of how Aboriginal rock paintings are regularly repainted, the message in effect repeated over generations and kept alive. And there is a sense of that continuation with the word being emblazoned on the bridge. I love stories like this as they really fire my imagination. Thanks for posting. Colin.
Comment is about Mister Eternity (blog)
Original item by Chris Hubbard
vaibhav
Mon 30th Oct 2017 06:57
Hi M.K , i wish everything gets better in your life and please stop killing yourself with smoking reds as i myself hung up on them.
Wishing you safe and happy journey ahead
Comment is about old habits. new habits. you won't be proud. (blog)
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Mon 30th Oct 2017 06:44
Thank you Martin you comment is appreciated
Comment is about Gaoler of dreams (blog)
Original item by DESMOND CHILDS
Thanks for the comment Philip its always appreciated.
Comment is about Letting go (blog)
Original item by Wardah
Personal stuff... letting go is part of our healing process
Comment is about Letting go (blog)
Original item by Wardah
Thank you Jemima really appreciate the comment.
Comment is about Back and Forth (blog)
Original item by Wardah
Jon, this is one of the most beautiful and touching poems that I have ever read. Thanks. Keith
Comment is about Remembering James (blog)
Original item by Jon Darby
Stupid fucking photo shot twisted image.
Comment is about Falling backwards (blog)
Original item by Tommy Carroll
Martin ta... cheers mate x
Comment is about Martin Elder (poet profile)
Original item by Martin Elder
Sun 29th Oct 2017 19:56
such a neat little piece Wardah.Thank you.Jemima.
Comment is about Back and Forth (blog)
Original item by Wardah
John Coopey
Wed 1st Nov 2017 14:17
I keep a plentiful supply of Kleenex to hand, Graham!
Comment is about HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE (blog)
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