poignant, timely, and compassionate--a powerful combination of qualities 🌷

Comment is about He remembers her now (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Bravo, Steve!
All the legacy madia are as usual, going along with that "official" message.
No pushback, no investigative journalism; trotting out the same old excuses, giving the propagandists the benefit of the doubt.

Statements voicing the Israeli government's intention to commit ethnic cleansing have been made for several years, and openly quoted in the Irish parliament, yet have received no coverage whatsoever in the UK legacy media.

Needless to say "Auntie", The BBC, is persona non grata in my home!

Comment is about Recognising Palestine (blog)

Original item by Steve White

We weep in deep sorrow. On that subject, a little story of redemption and forgiveness between two people in a tiny corner of the world. When my husband & I bought our house in southern California, USA, the seller was the son of an elderly Japanese man. The old Japanese fellow had died peacefully in the house, while living there alone with his cat. In his younger years he had been interned in a camp set up in northern Calif. for Japanese during WW II. The house seller (son of this elderly man) told us that as a condition of the sale, we had to meet and be "approved" by the next door neighbors. The next door neighbors were an elderly husband & wife; the husband was a retired US Navy man & survivor of the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The seller told us he was so grateful to the next door neighbors because they kept an eye on his dad and had coffee with him every morning. Two men who suffered and survived. If only we could learn!!! Thanks Rolph for this poem.

Comment is about August Sixth, Eight Fifteen (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

A masterful, important poem, Rolph. Thank you for writing and sharing this.

Comment is about If... (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

Sharp as a blade, Uilleam – your verses cut through the gloss and hit the nerve.
Regards Rolph

Comment is about The Boys from the Red Stuff (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thanks for all the likes on this folks xx

David RL Moore

Comment is about Baby Milk (flash fact) (blog)

Original item by David RL Moore

Tom I like this!
The last stanza sandwiched between those two conflicting statements is very poignant and clever indeed.
Bravo! G

Comment is about A Ghosting (blog)

Original item by Tom

Thanks for the likes:

David R Mellor
Holden Moncrieff
Reggie's Ghost
Yanma Hidayah

Comment is about The Boys from the Red Stuff (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thanks for the likes:
RBK
Rolph David
I think he's bringing home the bacon too - tasty!

Comment is about Rescue his Sausage! (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thanks Tom, Red Brick and Holden for finding something to like in this one. 😃

Comment is about Skeleton Key (blog)

Original item by Tom

I admire anyone who has had the tenacity to finish writing a book, however mediocre it is received.

Comment is about Paperback Writer (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

Thank you for your beautiful words, Rolph!
You never seem to lose the right words when it comes to interpreting poetry, I deeply respect and admire that.
The way you captured the atmosphere and emotion of the piece makes me feel truly seen as a writer.
Your reflection means more than you know.
Thank you for reading with such care.

Comment is about Longing (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Thank you, Mike, for your lovely comment, it really means a lot! 😊

Comment is about Unlearning... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

They say there's a book in everyone, I'm not so sure. Often they are self-published vanity projects, and often dreary.

Comment is about Paperback Writer (blog)

Original item by Stephen Gospage

VG U o C

Comment is about The Boys from the Red Stuff (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Cheers!

Comment is about Poems become songs (blog)

Original item by Robert C Gaulke

I could only practise cutting my toe nails every six weeks or so, Stephen. And Our Gert would have something to say if I tried peeing standing up at home. It’s a luxury I save for Wetherspoon’s.
Thanks for the Likes, Holden and Leon.

Comment is about ASPIRATIONS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Dandelions are the champion of all flora travellers! I enjoyed the unburdening theme here - strong opening lines were a nice touch as well. Thank you!

Comment is about Unlearning... (blog)

Original item by Holden Moncrieff

Thanks for your likes:
Red Brick Keshner
Tim Daly
Holden Moncrieff
Yanma Hidayah
Rolph David
LEON STOLGARD

No, I won't stop putting the boot in; In fact I need a new pair, with steel toecaps: elf n' safety n all that!

Comment is about Elbits n’ Pieces R Us [All your childrens’ needs supplied] (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thanks for the "Boss" idea Leon!😉

Comment is about The Boys from the Red Stuff (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thank you, Leon.
The ever compliant UK is as guity as hell, and continues to give safe harbour to an ambassador for genocide:

Out, damned spot! out, I say!

Comment is about Where death dealers are ' boss ' ? (blog)

Original item by LEON STOLGARD

I think you illustrate the chaotic horror of this business, Leon. Too many bad people have done terrible things. We need real statesmanship now, and it doesn't seem to be there.

Comment is about Where death dealers are ' boss ' ? (blog)

Original item by LEON STOLGARD

'We've learned precisely nothing' is absolutely right, Rolph. Thanks for reminding us all of this terrible moment. The idea that this weapon could ever be used again is unthinkable, except apparently to those you have mentioned.

Comment is about August Sixth, Eight Fifteen (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

An outstanding poem, Marla. It says so much in such a short space.

Comment is about If The Self Rules (blog)

Original item by Marla Joy

You just have to practise, John. It may still happen. Never give up.

Comment is about ASPIRATIONS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Three remarkable lines, Graham. She seems way ahead of where I was then (or possibly even now!).

Comment is about Another poet in the family (blog)

Original item by Graham Sherwood

A beautiful poem, Tim.

Comment is about Sandcastles (blog)

Original item by Tim Daly

Dear Uilleam,
Your poem “Elbits n’ Pieces R Us” is a striking and uncompromising critique that masterfully blends sharp irony with poignant imagery. The clever wordplay on “Elbit Systems,” “Bits and Pieces,” and the playful nod to “Toys ‘R’ Us” transforms a corporate name into a haunting metaphor for the shattered lives of children in Gaza. The repeated contrasts—between school buses and battle wagons, welfare and warfare—resonate deeply, exposing the brutal realities hidden behind political rhetoric. Your use of repetition intensifies the sense of relentless tragedy and political negligence, making the poem not only a lament but a powerful call to awareness.

Your poem doesn’t just describe pain — it demands that we face uncomfortable truths and question the systems that allow such horrors to continue. It’s a courageous and necessary voice in times when too many turn away. Thank you for giving language to these urgent issues with such fierce clarity.
Take care, keep on writing,
regards,
Rolph

Comment is about Elbits n’ Pieces R Us [All your childrens’ needs supplied] (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Good morning Yanma,
Truly a touching and evocative piece.
The imagery of the moon as a night-blooming flower and the stars as secret dancers creates such a peaceful yet poignant atmosphere. It feels like a gentle conversation between the heart and the vast sky — full of hope, memory, and a deep yearning. I love how the poem explores the delicate vulnerability of longing without losing its quiet strength.
Regards,
Rolph

Comment is about Longing (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Good morning Leon,
What powerful, meaningful lines. If only they would reach the minds of those responsible for all this suffering and bring about change.
Regards,
Rolph

Comment is about Where death dealers are ' boss ' ? (blog)

Original item by LEON STOLGARD

Thank you, Hélène. It was a peaceful day of sunbathing for me.

Comment is about Forsyth Park (blog)

Original item by Alexia Supreme

Hi Leon, thank you so much.

Comment is about Longing (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Hi Uilleam.

Clever piece, if it were not for the sickening true details.
How low will these imps of Satan go?

I wonder, while hoping with every fibre of my mind, heart and soul that we won't, still be reading about these ongoing atrocities in many years from now?

Or will those bastards have killed the whole population of Gaza by then? don't hold your breath!


Thanks for this piece, don't stop putting the boot in!

Kind regards my friend 👍



Leon

Comment is about Elbits n’ Pieces R Us [All your childrens’ needs supplied] (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Hi Yanma. Such a wonderful piece of writing. Thank you.


Kind regards.


Leon

Comment is about Longing (blog)

Original item by Yanma Hidayah

Hi Laura. Thank you for a well crafted and very much enjoyed poem.


Kind regards.


Leon

Comment is about Integration (blog)

Original item by Laura Bray

Thank you, ( also ) for the very much welcomed likes,
Tom, Stephen, Auracle.

Kind regards to all.


Leon

Comment is about Haven for timelessness (blog)

Original item by LEON STOLGARD

Thanks so much, Rolph David 🌷🙏🏻🕊most excellent review, quite humbling as well.

Comment is about Endless Clasp of Auryn (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

In order to distract us from an “alleged” £50 billion black hole in the UK treasury, she finds it necessary to focus on the ego of a chap who’s not even in power!
Crikey, it must be a real whopper!😆

Comment is about Rescue his Sausage! (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Thank you and Red for your 🌷!

Comment is about Off-Key But Still in Tune (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

Good morning, Uilleam,
You have heard about this very German fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm in England? I didn’t know it was known beyond the German borders, like Perrault’s fairy tales.
And to answer your question: yes, it is Scottish Gaelic. It is my personal coat of arms and my motto. The wolf and the crescent moon represent the origin and meaning of my name.

Comment is about Off-Key But Still in Tune (blog)

Original item by Rolph David

Good morning Red,
I wanted to share how much I appreciate your poem “Endless Clasp of Auryn.” The imagery you’ve woven — the silver serpent glowing in moonlight, the delicate balance between light and shadow — is both evocative and deeply moving.

I especially admire how you capture the endless cycle of beginnings and endings, not as static opposites, but as a dynamic dance full of hope and renewal. The way the Auryn pulses through the verses, symbolising eternal connection and balance, lends the poem a timeless and almost magical quality.

Your choice of words feels precise and meaningful, inviting readers to linger in the space between the lines, where dreams and reality intertwine. It’s a beautiful meditation on duality and the enduring rhythms that shape our world.

Best regards,
Rolph

Comment is about Endless Clasp of Auryn (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

It comes to us all, Uilleam. (Well, maybe not the ladies).
And thanks for the Likes, Redbrick and Tim.

Comment is about ASPIRATIONS (blog)

Original item by John Coopey

Hey Uilleam,
Your “Rescue his Sausage” gave me a good chuckle — brilliantly grilling both the Cumberland sausage and the male ego at the same time! 🍴🔥
They say Germans are world champions when it comes to bratwurst, but with your poem, you’ve proven you’re unbeatable in the sausage wordplay department, too! 😄
Rachel seems pretty enthusiastic — whether it’s the hearty flavour or the charming flop, that’s your little secret...
Cheers to more of these “hot” delicacies!
Take care,
Rolph

Comment is about Rescue his Sausage! (blog)

Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

maybe she has a good grandfather too

Comment is about Another poet in the family (blog)

Original item by Graham Sherwood

Thank you Landi. I appreciate that you were able to understand the imagery.

Comment is about Affray Day (blog)

Original item by Alexia Supreme

Thanks, as always William!

Comment is about Perseverance (blog)

Original item by Mike McPeek

The urge to write for your own understanding of the world around you is the purest form there is. True art isn’t meant to appeal to the masses, and is often most effectively fulfilled when it is cathartic. A very refreshing read, thank you for sharing.

Comment is about The World Around Me (blog)

Original item by Marla Joy

That is rather beautiful, what a lovely soul to nurture,

lucky you, all the best G

David RL Moore

Comment is about Another poet in the family (blog)

Original item by Graham Sherwood

Thank you @Freda Davis; it’s a true pleasure. You are most appreciated 🌷🙏🏻🕊

Comment is about Endless Clasp of Auryn (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner

Thanks 🌷Uilleam🕊🙏🏻

Comment is about Endless Clasp of Auryn (blog)

Original item by Red Brick Keshner