I suppose the thorns are there for a reason, Hélène, to stop rose lovers like me picking them...there's a lovely wild rose bush on one of our walks-just love the scent.
Comment is about The Scent of Roses (blog)
Original item by Hélène
...the realm of the criminally insane, in many cases Stephen, who actually believe the pack of lies published about him, because various Daily Drivels tell them to.
Greg: Probably the reason for the criticism is a knee jerk at the fact it's Corbyn.
Comment is about Jeremy Corbyn and Len McCluskey to edit poetry anthology (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Bravo Warsan Shire!💗
Comment is about Poet's plea for boat refugees quoted on BBC's Question Time (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
<Deleted User> (35565)
Sat 1st Jul 2023 15:12
I would like to know how we differentiate between genuine migrants and terrorist wolves in migrants clothing please?
I would feel a lot happier if we were helping the poor suffering people while at the same time weeding out those who for all we know are at this very moment hatching plans for a British version of 9/11-if being able to do that proves possible I will eat my hat and everyone else's!
Don't anyone tell me that they haven't seen the so-called ' children ' in designer clothes jumping off various rescue crafts and then legging it into the undergrowth x number of times as well!
LS
Comment is about Poet's plea for boat refugees quoted on BBC's Question Time (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
But what do the people in Rwanda have to say about this
denigration of their country? Has anyone asked?
Comment is about Poet's plea for boat refugees quoted on BBC's Question Time (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Thanks Galen.
I just love lavender-kept a sprig of it in my shirt pocket when backpacking in the heat.
Comment is about bloom (blog)
Original item by galen
Thank you Stephen- of course, there are no "niceties" of war, only the remnants of compassion and humanity which we struggle against all odds to observe.💖
Comment is about Niceties (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
And one man in his time plays many parts,
Comment is about FRIENDS..... (blog)
Original item by Nitika Prabhakar
Thank you for the optimism Moonlight!
Comment is about Silver lining (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
It crests and subsides, again and again.
It does indeed Mike-every day.
Comment is about Waves, Again (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
What an experience. I've never flown, but my dad did, when I was a teenager. He's one up on me!
Comment is about To the Lone Star (blog)
Original item by purplemoon
Thank you Clare.
Your picture of falling reminds me of Alice in Wonderland tumbling down the rabbit hole.
I do love Tango music.
Try "El Huracan".
Comment is about I, You Implore! (blog)
Original item by Clare
Congratulations Ruth; they're pernicketty things, and ours has gone on strike!😕
Comment is about Clematis (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
A familiar feeing for me Suvendra, on listening to beautiful music.
Comment is about : In Solitude : (blog)
Original item by SUVENDRA C DASGUPTA
Brilliant John-you've just fried my brain with quiddity!😊
Comment is about FIELD THEORY (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Lovely, Tom. I am glad you are getting the chance to enjoy your garden. 🌻🌻🌻
Comment is about Peace In The Garden (blog)
Original item by Tom
Sunshine shadows go
Darkness says hello
Bright stars come out
Moonlight poems will
Always shine for me.❤
Comment is about Silver lining (blog)
Original item by Sunshine
I really like this. Thank you for sharing. 🌻
Comment is about Two Deaths (blog)
Original item by Peter J Donnelly
Michael Kwack. Thank you for leaving me such a lovely comment.
I haven’t seen your name here before - are you new?
Comment is about A Thousand Stars. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Thanks Holden.
modernity's morass.
There are those who automatically equate modernity with (good) progress
So where to now?
Comment is about We've reached the timberline... (blog)
Original item by Holden Moncrieff
Are we too busy at OUR 9-5?
Yes we are, Nicole-we need to chill, and learn our lessons from nature, as you appear to be doing.
Comment is about Appreciate or Dream (blog)
Original item by Nicole Macqueen-Jones
Thank you Stephen.
"force-fed anger"-that's the trouble, it's the charlatans who thrive on it, at home and abroad.
Comment is about Left Field (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Wickety old England
a bit like me-oh dear!
Comment is about Ashes to ashes (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
Thanks Peter, for an intimate and touching look at an everyday fact of life.
Comment is about Two Deaths (blog)
Original item by Peter J Donnelly
Lovely that Tom.
swollen "thunderhead"? I don't think I've heard that term before-hope you didn't get wet!
I'm thankful for our patch of garden, small as it is.
Comment is about Peace In The Garden (blog)
Original item by Tom
You never know, John. It's a funny game. Remember Headingly 1981 and 2019? I suppose that's why we keep watching!
Comment is about Ashes to ashes (blog)
Original item by John Botterill
I share your love of beauty, Uilleam, and this offbeat sonnet captures it perfectly.
Comment is about On Beauty (blog)
Thanks for your comments , very much appreciated
Comment is about Or kids (blog)
Original item by Edbreathe
You use rhythm and rhyme expertly to create the sensation of growth and climbing, Ruth. A fine poem.
Comment is about Clematis (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Do I detect a Lancashire accent there? No offence intended if I'm wrong.
Comment is about On Beauty (blog)
Thanks John. Glad you enjoyed it. 🌻🌻🌻
Comment is about A Thousand Stars. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Thank you so much John Botterill hope your next volume of poetry is shaping up nicely 🙏
Comment is about Clematis (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ha ha Well John 'Mr One track Mind Coopey' you definitely need new reading glasses 😆😆😆
Comment is about Clematis (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
I love this one Clare, what a way to end the month! I particularly enjoyed this:
"My eyes filled with stardust
And I danced with the gods!
I was taken on journeys
So wild
And carefree"
Comment is about I, You Implore! (blog)
Original item by Clare
Personally, I’ve never been able to find it, Ruth!
Comment is about Clematis (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Intriguing. Few words good. Might try that. 😁
Comment is about Guessing! (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
The clematis sounds just like your good self, Ruth. Beautiful poem! 😊
Comment is about Clematis (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Thanks Clare. Yeah two books were published on Amazon last September. 'September Songs' (paperback) and 'The Blossoming of the North" (hardback). I'm collecting poems written by my old friend Chris Proudfoot for posthumous publication in 2024. Involves a lot of typing and I have swollen finger joints.
Comment is about The stolen child (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
I can imagine this somehow being a beautiful song Russell
Comment is about Lost Love, Lost Heart (A Villanelle) (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Brilliant as always Nigel you took on the tiny poem challenge head on🎉
Comment is about Guessing! (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Russell Thank you so much for your kind words I really appreciate you reading and commenting. I look forward to reading your work too🙏
Comment is about Guessing! (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
I like you in the land of the fairies. Another great one from you! Have you published your book? 😌
Comment is about The stolen child (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments: Stephen and Purplemoon. I truly appreciate you taking the time. Thank you to all who read and came on the journey with me 😌
Comment is about A Thousand Stars. (blog)
Original item by Clare
This is such a beautiful poem, Clare! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Comment is about A Thousand Stars. (blog)
Original item by Clare
Uilleam...I agree that millions suffered under apartheid's YOKE
Comment is about Bread and Roses for All (re-post with open letter to Labour NEC) (blog)
Clare
Sat 1st Jul 2023 19:20
This is lovely, Helene. You are very wise. 🌻🌻🌻
Comment is about The Scent of Roses (blog)
Original item by Hélène