Oh John! the times I've made a drunken shoulder shaking tiger footed loving fool of myself on the disco floor

this gets the 👍 from me matey!



LS

Comment is about First Love (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

UGH John! pass me 2 sickbag's!

and I'll swap you for a choclate mouse



LS

Comment is about HOLLY AND PHIL (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A few words that say so much and brilliantly! Nice one Cody





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Comment is about Dancing with the devil (blog)

Original item by Cody Roach

John,
I am unable to press the like button. It is unbearably painful to lose so dear a son. There are no words.
Keith

Comment is about Infant mortality (blog)

Original item by John E Marks

Thanks all for your much-appreciated comments and likes. It's funny, Keith, different books appeal to me at different times. Over the years I've found happy inspiration from such books as Seat of the Soul (Gary Zukav), A Thousand Names for Joy (Byron Katie), I Am That (Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj), and Journey of Souls (Michael Newton). Currently I am enjoying The Tools (Phil Stutz & Barry Michels). Next on my list is Choose Only Love (Sebastián Blaksley). I am so grateful to these writers who help me keep putting one foot in front of the other, come what may. ¡Qué Vida Loca!

Comment is about An Interlude with a Book (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Love and common sense juxtaposed. This makes for truly romantic poem. From a personal perspective I was drawn to the line "I'd been left to figure out love, on my own". Love has no boundaries or constraints. It is an emotion as free as a spirit in its own right.
I really enjoyed this John.
Thank you,
Keith

Comment is about First Love (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

He wrote the lyrics for Tales of Brave Ulysses, which transcend normal rock music lyrics in all ways.

Comment is about Beat poet and Cream lyricist Pete Brown dies aged 82 (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

It's good to escape Helene!

Comment is about An Interlude with a Book (blog)

Original item by Hélène

You tackle this bravely, intelligently and poetically, Clare. I love the different perspectives this poem has created!
One person's freedom is another's constraint, maybe.

Comment is about Freedom. (blog)

Original item by Clare

It is a stark reminder of how weak we are as a species that we allow 'small men' to take control over our lives to such a devastating degree.

Thank you for this disquieting piece Keith.

Comment is about Birds of a Feather (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Met my wife in the 6th Form, 1968. Still together and learning every day!

Nice apology John. I'm sure she forgave you years ago!

Comment is about First Love (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Brilliantly written with upright references, facts, rage and imagery, Keith. A powerful poem all and all.
Thank you.

Comment is about Birds of a Feather (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

A heart-warming and heart-wrenching poem. A complete roller coaster, with hard-hitting truths! I can resonate with this and it gives me equal pain and regret.
"A desert felt safe, nothing new to be grown." - Whatta line!
The last two lines are equally brilliant as well.
Loved this one my friend!
Thank you.

Comment is about First Love (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thank you very much it's based on the old spooky movie Carnival of Souls.

Comment is about The Carnival (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

That's funny!

Sorry to confess, but sun never rises from the same place where it sleeps. Throughout the day the sun is found in different locations warming different beings.😂

Comment is about Zhìhuì (blog)

Original item by Watts

Helene,
please don't hold back. What is the title and who is the author?
A tantalising poem.
Thank you,
Keith

Comment is about An Interlude with a Book (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thank you for your lovely comments!🙏🙏

Comment is about BE (blog)

Original item by Matilda Simakaj

So true! 😆
Men try to fix women and women try to change men. But, the moon is never the same! Every night has a different shape.😆 And the sun never change shape.😆

I loved: "it's only a thought you hold against someone" Usually it is a thought dressed up in emotions. The discussion between Master and son creates vibes of serenity.
Thank you Watts!🙏🙏

Comment is about Zhìhuì (blog)

Original item by Watts

I love the juxtaposition of the ordinary tasks of the day with the awe inspiring experiences. Inspirational

Comment is about An Interlude with a Book (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Thanks Uilleam. Great poetic reposte! Is there a Tuesday Club, too?

And thanks for the complement, Kevin. Takes one to know one, as they say! Cheers a lot! 😀

Comment is about The Garden (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A beautiful spell of how family could be! Taking responsibility for our own actions and unifying the ingredients of your poem family can be the foundation of an abundant society.

Comment is about The formation of a family (blog)

Original item by hugh

One of those cases when you think you are looking for an inspiration but inspiration finds you! 🙏🙏

Comment is about An Interlude with a Book (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Wonderful! Enjoyed reading your bio, Matilda. Looking forward to reading more of your poems.

Comment is about BE (blog)

Original item by Matilda Simakaj

I love the notion you gave to it: "A word bandied somewhere between love and hate!" One only word so many interpretation and all of your poem makes sense to me! And, well said! It depends on where we are in the world. 🙏🙏

One only word, many lifetimes of contemplation! Years ago, freedom was for me, doing what I wanted to do, saying what I wanted to say, free from structures, free from the borders of the country I was born, freedom from religion, freedom from the blood shed in the name of freedom, freedom from society.
Contemplating now, I would say freedom is seeing things as they are, free from judgments, free from past experiences, free from future plans, free from conceptual diarreha, free from control syndrome, free from envy, free from imaginary fears and the list goes on.
365 points of view for one only word.😆😆

Comment is about Freedom. (blog)

Original item by Clare

Clare, we hardly differ at all in our understanding of freedom. It is a very precious commodity and worth defending. It is the business of poets, writers, film makers, artists and sculptors to express freedom in its various forms. When books are burnt, statues pulled down and art works desecrated that we see the ugly face of authoritarianism. History has a lot to teach us. The classrooms of freedom are found in the Gulags, the Concentration Camps and countless graves. It is worth fighting for, especially the freedom to be ME.
Thank you for this excellent poem,
Keith

Comment is about Freedom. (blog)

Original item by Clare

Thank you Hélène.
...and sometimes, we adults need to be big enough to admit to ourselves that we need a pat on the back, and that being open to vulnerability is a necessary part of love.
💗

Comment is about It's Okay (blog)

Original item by Hélène

My inspiration's flagging,
My paved intentions crazy,
So cobblers to the lot of it,
I'm now borderline insane.

Right, I'm now off to the Monday Club where I can talk bollocks to someone other than myself!😅

Comment is about The Garden (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A beautiful poem that gives me a notion of how predictable we have made life. Walking the same paths and refusing to vision another is like seeing dead leaves of a autumn afternoon. I would love a poem written by you about the beauty of the unknown path!

Comment is about Into the woods (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

A very gripping poem, Mike. Kept me hooked till the very end. A tragic story that's very well woven into a poetry.
Thank you.

Comment is about The Carnival (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Thanks for the lovely comment...really appreciated !

Comment is about The Party Is Over (blog)

Original item by Mike Bartram

Thankyou for your thoughts, Kevin and MC again. I think Ray Charles must also have been a Spurs fan when he wrote “Take these chains from my heart and set me free”.

Comment is about PLEASE RELEASE ME (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Thanks Keith & Uilleam. Indeed, I am fortunate too!

Comment is about To Robbie x (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

Thanks Leon 😀

Comment is about A change of frame (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis

I love the feeling of love in your poetry, Helene. Your goodness shines out. I find it difficult to find the right words in those circumstances but 'it's okay' is a good start, I would think.
Thank you.

Comment is about It's Okay (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Brilliant poem, Stephen, expressing with great skill and economy a wealth of feeling. Thank you.

Comment is about Days of Sorrow (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thanks for the comments, Manish, Stephen and Leon. Much appreciated! 😀 Yes, NOT being Alan Titchmarsh IS a good thing, Stephen 😂
Thanks for the like, Matilda 😀
(I sometimes worry about how rocky the rockery at the end will be!

Comment is about The Garden (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

First rate poem defining a very common problem, Summer. Writing a poem is a great start. Keep going!
Welcome to WOL.

Comment is about can someone please help me (blog)

Original item by Summer Watson

Rather you than me, JC. But surely it helps make a man what he is to "suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune"? 😋

Comment is about PLEASE RELEASE ME (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

“Triumph and Disaster” ? My arse, MC. Kipling should have been a Spurs fan. He’d have soon found out different.

Comment is about PLEASE RELEASE ME (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A versatile poem, lovely juxtaposition and imagery. Loved it!
Thank you.

Comment is about BE (blog)

Original item by Matilda Simakaj

A soulful lament for what might have been?
There must be fellow London team/Arsenal fans who feel this
way! Kipling's words about meeting triumph and disaster and treating those two imposters just the same certainly take on
a sporting relevance here.

Comment is about PLEASE RELEASE ME (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

A beautiful poem, Matilda, full of spirituality. Inspiring! 😀👍
Welcome to WOL.

Comment is about BE (blog)

Original item by Matilda Simakaj

A beautiful poem, Hélèna. It always feels nice to be kind whenever there comes a circumstance like the one in your poem.

Comment is about It's Okay (blog)

Original item by Hélène

Wise English teacher, Summer! Welcome to WOL. Pour your feelings out, see where the words take you. We will eagerly read your poems and send you blessings along the way.

Comment is about can someone please help me (blog)

Original item by Summer Watson

Viva the WOL membership I say!! Keep writing everybody.
Thank you Keith!

Comment is about The Subversive Artist (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Good to see you here Summer. Most people begin by writing about themselves, their feelings etc. It's a form of catharsis. Once you start looking outside of yourself, life becomes a lot more interesting! Enjoy your poetry. Keep writing

Comment is about can someone please help me (blog)

Original item by Summer Watson

Thank you Clare, Helene and Manish for your likes and to Kevin and Uilleam for your kind comments.
Keith

Comment is about The Subversive Artist (blog)

Original item by keith jeffries

Wonderfully flowing and yes poignant poem John 👍



LS

Comment is about The Garden (blog)

Original item by John Botterill

Thankyou for your condolences, Graham and Uilleam.
If the season had started in January, Graham, we would have been too. And Uilleam - I envy you.

Comment is about PLEASE RELEASE ME (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Great poem Tim but never make a spectacle of yourself by letting money go to your head 😂



LS

Comment is about A change of frame (blog)

Original item by Tim Ellis