Thank-you to all reading, Thanks for the likes, And I am happy that my poem stirred enough interest for comments. M.C., Keith, and Julie, thank-you. J.D. (a special thanks too you Julie, It is good to be back). J.D.
Comment is about LIFES END (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
Keith, I am happy that you wrote, and posted this poem. I have always felt the same way. I certainly can identify with these thoughts!!
Thank-you, J.D. (love it)
Comment is about A Mask (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Sat 17th Apr 2021 09:51
I don't know that every weed is an Herb.
But...certainly they play a part in the
grand scheme of things.
One man's weed
is another man's flower!
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
funny how no-one has a bad word for him now.
maybe Andrew will be the next one to do us all a favour.
that'd mek interesting watching
Comment is about LINE OF DUTY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Thank you for your comment Nigel ?
Yes, the future was brighter than I imagined.
I stayed still,
But the whole world moved
And soon I was in a different place.
Thanks also to all those who have clicked 'Like' ?
Comment is about One With Nothing (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Inside your heart
poetry lives on
future writes only
away from darkness.
Comment is about One With Nothing (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
I suspect that I know too, but who knows for sure. Thanks for the read and response Keith.
Comment is about old men and the bamboo house (blog)
Original item by Clyde McCulley
A brief and unexpected encounter so perfectly described as to enable the reader to imagine the scene but also to ponder why these two old men lived together in isolation. I think I know why.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about old men and the bamboo house (blog)
Original item by Clyde McCulley
After competitive cooking came sewing, needlework and pottery. How long before there’s doing the dishes and scrubbing the floor. And why on earth do women not find these programmes offensive?
Comment is about LINE OF DUTY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
yes, I agree. Thanks for liking and critiquing it.
Comment is about black clouds a'comin (blog)
Original item by Clyde McCulley
Sleep can be a mixed blessing. We all have our experiences of
its effects through the extraordinary ongoing activity of the brain conjuring up various images, some often pretty frightening, that
accompany our night hours and can remain vivid even after we
wake up. The reassuring part is that at least it provides us with
physical rejuvenation to get us by day by day. Much study has been applied to dreams. A notable case I read about concerned
a famous British classical music composer who lost his brother in
WW1, a conflict in which he himself had participated. For years
he suffered horrible dreams and eventually found that by diverting
his mind into music as a memento of his dead brother, he was
"freed" from the anguish of his nighttime torments. Almost as if
the brain had accepted his activity as a cure for what it had been
suffering for so long. No wonder the brain remains a fascinating
subject for medical science and that we still know so little of how
and why it works. Peace of mind: now THAT is something you
can't put a price on!
Comment is about COUNTING SHEEP (blog)
Original item by Sarah Louise mcnee
The Age of Mediocrity has been with us for a while now, with its
army of easy-life disciples who resent being deprived of their
daily bowl of media pap. How was this multitude of moans anything
but an indication of the non-industrious in non-productive action?
Comment is about LINE OF DUTY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
A vivid vignette of facing nature's threat in a land that sees its share
of such things, especially across those vast open spaces between
the mountains where distance sees land and sky appear to
conflict and do battle with each other.
Comment is about black clouds a'comin (blog)
Original item by Clyde McCulley
It appears that M&S believe that Aldi want to have their cake and
sell it too! ?
Comment is about Colin vs Cuthbert (blog)
Original item by julie callaghan
I enjoyed the Shakespearean opening!
Terse and true. I've been intrigued by the separation of growing things defined by the use of the word "weed". My dictionary tells me that it is "A wild herb growing where it is
not wanted". That seems as accurate as
anything to describe its place in our tidy
cultivated world. But Is a dandelion less
valuable than a tulip to nature?
Comment is about WEED (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Philipos
Fri 16th Apr 2021 12:03
A powerful and enjoyable read David.
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Comment is about Working Holidays (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
HI M.C.
Thanks for the comments on my 'Gambler' poem. I think you and my old man could have had some interesting conversations.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Philipos
Fri 16th Apr 2021 09:26
An upmarket piece of work Adam - thoroughly enjoyed.
Loved the frontispiece and musical rendition also.
P ?
Comment is about Adam and the apple tree (blog)
Original item by John E Marks
Thanks for your comment Nigel ?
Thanks also to all those who have clicked 'Like' for this poem ?
Comment is about Challenge (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
The challenge is
seek and find
magical glow felt
intense love found.
Comment is about Challenge (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Philipos
Fri 16th Apr 2021 00:19
Philipos
Thu 15th Apr 2021 21:04
Embattlements, thank you kindly for your comments Stephen.
I wonder what surprises world politics has yet to come up with?
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Comment is about Stephen Gospage (poet profile)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Thu 15th Apr 2021 20:18
Cain't swim
but I can Float!
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Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
A lovely tribute, Mike.
Comment is about The Other Victims / 2 People (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Thanks for this, Mike, on this day.
Comment is about The Other Victims / 2 People (blog)
Original item by Mike Bartram
Sense - and sensibility...so to speak!
Comment is about Virtue (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
As a man who enjoys pitting personal knowledge of horse racing
against the bookies' own expertise, i enjoyed this venture into the
vicissitudes of "gambling", albeit that the latter word is not one I
would apply to my own choice of pastime - essentially because
it (to me) indicates a devil may care approach, devoid of applying
information to a BET. A spin of the wheel is more like gambling as far as I'm concerned. In betting, you may come out ahead - or
not - when using "the appliance of science" (so to speak), but,
you will have also been paying for the pleasure of being involved -
just as you would for any other chosen entertainment. It's a
case of how much you're willing to spend for that pleasure and
this should always be regarded as "disposable income". I have
no time for so-called addicts who lack sense and self-discipline in
the outlay involved. That is the way to "hell", for themselves, But,
all too often, for others who suffer from their behaviour..
Comment is about Gambler (blog)
Original item by David Cooke
The reality is with us still. It remains a human trait to be drawn to
those who have much in common with ourselves, to a greater or
lesser extent, usually as a means of comforting continuance of a
way of life and thought. "Tribal" might have once been used as a
definition and that too still exists in modified form. Then there is
that strange occurrence "instinctive dislike" that can be felt when
meeting another person; almost impossible to explain in rational
terms yet powerful in effect and which we accept until persuaded
to think otherwise for whatever reason. - if at all! There is, of
course, that other reality: the prejudice we carry within us that
expects others to think, view and deal with us in a certain way -allowing us the excuse to think "I knew it!" when anything is said
or done (In any manner of ways) that reinforces that expectation.
There can be justified reasons for this expectation to exist but it
can become an obsession amounting to a degree fo paranoia
that needs close personal supervision and control if it is not to
dominate the quality of life and become self-destructive. We can
occasionally be our own worst enemies and play into the hands
of those who denigrate, despise or detest us. But why let the
bullies win when we can smile benignly and bat aside their boorish
behaviour? Take as you find has been my maxim in adult life
and it is as good a way as any for getting by without stress overload.
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Comment is about Forced to Like (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Interesting for its "take" on the varying levels of human sexuality and
how to cope with their unexpected results..
Comment is about Asexual (blog)
Original item by Damon Blackery
Aha - so you're one of those "float people" we hear about!
Comment is about Black Dot (blog)
Original item by d.knape
I'm certainly prepared to believe in the "recycle" aspect of life when
it comes to the continuance of the spirit. In terms of physicality -
we're all food for worms who in turn are food for...(etc.). Whilst
adhering to so-called Christian principles, I am less persuaded by
religious texts and find some sort of intriguing challenge posed by the
saying:
"Religion is an advertising campaign for a product that doesn't
exist."
Comment is about LIFES END (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
I like this poem for its simplicity and especially the last line.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about I make a city for you (blog)
Original item by Sanja Atanasovska
It is a hard read, but the raw poetic honesty of it is beautiful and heartbreaking. It's a difficult subject to write about. I stared that particular demon down when I was much younger than I am now, and in the moment when I came close, I stopped and realised two things, first, that most people are much kinder than you think if you give them the chance to be, and second that life is too precious to give away and too mysterious to truly understand, and I'm not saying there haven't been hard times since, but I will say this, looking back, I definitely made the right choice.
J. x
Comment is about Gone (blog)
Original item by Your Royal Poetess
Thank you Ghazala for taking time to comment ?
Thanks also to everyone who has clicked 'Like' for this poem ?
Comment is about Fission (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Thank you Nigel for your like and comment ?
And, yes, we definitely get more than one life in this game of love.
We don't have to fear the death of love, another love will come to life.
Comment is about Cupidity (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Arrow is fired
direct heartache hit
picking yourself up
game starts again.
Comment is about Cupidity (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
A poem which many will have often thought about and pondered on, the possibility of an after life. I was particularly drawn to the line "But my mind only seems to be in its prime", which afflicts us all as we advance in years.
A good poem indeed and thank you for it
Keith
Comment is about LIFES END (blog)
Original item by J.D. Bardo
I think that people can easily be coerced into disliking each other, but to like or love someone comes from within and thats why it's special.
I felt your pain in this poem Keith. Have you ever heard a song called tithe light' by The Proclaimers? Its a fantastic sentiment that echoes elements of this work i think, though it approaches the subject from a more snarling perspective.
Love this mate, I'm sorry if you feel alienated and although I myself am an atheist, I do understand that the kingdom of heaven wouldn't exclude good people. It says clearly that the big man is ALL LOVING so, his forgiveness and understanding is beyond the comprehension of any mortal and we aren't fit to judge him or each other.
Peace ?
Comment is about Forced to Like (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Be careful not to get a silly un
A Duck’s Arse or, worse still, Brazilian. https://www.writeoutloud.net/public/blogentry.php?blogentryid=113371
Comment is about Covid Hair (blog)
Original item by David Lindsay
Although I do not agree with every word I generally sympathise with you about air travel. As I am over six feet tall I feel almost bound and chained in these metal tubes, all breathing regurgitated air and permanently trying to adjust one's position for something more comfortable. I enjoy public transport such as a bus or train or even a ship, where someone steers the thing and I can sit with a book or simply stare out of the window, not to mention easy access to the toilet when needed.
Thank you for this
Keith
Comment is about What I Hate About Airplanes (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Aviva,
Thank you for this comment. Religions have become institutions which have double standards and in the case of the Church indulge in hypocrisy. In fact they promote prejudice.
Keith
Comment is about Forced to Like (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
And the footprint..
How strange that a journey which only touches the ground at start and finish leaves a bigger footprint than the passengers would have done by other methods!
Comment is about What I Hate About Airplanes (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Obviously not everyone will agree, but from my perspective:
Religions teach people not to think for themselves.
They are the ones truly living closeted lives.
Comment is about Forced to Like (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Sides of the river that meet in a delta flowing into the sea finally....liked the poem?
Comment is about This distance (blog)
Original item by Sanja Atanasovska
Heartbreaking sad n true! Well expressed.?
Comment is about Fission (blog)
Original item by Aviva Rifka Bhandari
Ghazala lari
Sat 17th Apr 2021 14:15
Speak to me
For words are important to hear
Unsaid stories aren't moving easily
Creates ambiguity and confusions
Connections getting weak
Speak, speak, speak.
Just added a few lines, inspired reading your work. Good one.
Comment is about Unspoken (blog)
Original item by Alita Moore