Congratulations, John.
Tha lot on’ ar lot ‘ve getten’ a lot in commun: wi all wear flat caps on’ wi keep whippits.
Th' ony diff’r’nce is, tha lot connut pronounce “booook” proper!
Comment is about YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
No point spending additional letters.
Comment is about YORKSHIRE DAY (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Sad times, Trevor, and for many others around the world, little has changed. Apparently, a rough translation of that inscription reads:
"Family and friends of the person leaving for foreign lands would come this far. Here was the separation. This is the Bridge of Tears".💔
I have a book by Percy French, (printed 1962), titled “Prose, Poems and Parodies”, containing many humorous and whimsical works which deal with the subject of the Irish Diaspora. French’s song: “The Mountains of Mourne”, opens with the words:
“Oh, Mary, this London's a wonderful sight,
Wid the people here workin’ by day and by night:
They don't sow potatoes, nor barley, nor wheat,
But there's gangs o’ them diggin’ for gold in the street- …”.
I think his last verse is a cracker...and typical of his humour, but I’ll leave that for others to decide.
Comment is about Farewell (blog)
Original item by Trevor Alexander
The things we, humans fuss over. Nature sent you a winged reminder to always be grateful. Beautiful!
Comment is about A Somewhat Short Poem About Almost Nothing (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
We'd see the anger in his eyes
if we said he'd won the prize
not for peace as he supposed
but because we'd all proposed
it was his infinite capacity
for obfuscation and mendacity
Comment is about The Nobel Prize for Lies (blog)
Original item by R A Porter
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others"!
Comment is about Target (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Could not agree more William! Thanks for sharing that - cheers!
Comment is about A Somewhat Short Poem About Almost Nothing (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
Uilleam, you are such an anarchist
Comment is about Mob Rule Mentality (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
"The Mob rules ok"...Literally!
Comment is about Mob Rule Mentality (blog)
Original item by JD Russell
Thanks Uilleam. Tea sorts most stuff out. But sadly it can't write a winning cover letter... Thankfully, I am once again gainfully employed and can look back on my time in the waiting room from the safety of my office.
Thanks also to Red Brick, Tom, Stephen, Aisha, Holden, Hélène and Yanma for stopping by to read this one and the likes.
Comment is about The Waiting Room (blog)
Original item by Tom
We get great pleasure from watching the birds in the bird bath.
I think the magpies have learned to dunk pieces of bread they've found elsewhere, in the water.
Luckily we get plenty of rain so it gets filled frequently!
Comment is about A Somewhat Short Poem About Almost Nothing (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
Thanks Stephen! Yes, many calm and relaxing places in Kyoto and other areas of Japan. In stark contrast the energy and bustle of Osaka and Tokyo. I'd love to spend a year there sometime.
Thanks also to Red Brick, Aisha and Hugh for the likes.
Comment is about Picnic By The Kamo River (blog)
Original item by Tom
Line 9 says it all in more ways than one.
Comment is about Target (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Well said Stephen...all's fair in love and war.
"We’ll pick women with the talents
To go and get shot dead as well."
Our rulers need “Forever Wars”,
So, our pockets are picked by their claws.
Veterans’ street-sleeping bags,
Replaced by more body bags,
Which makes sense; in the morgue, they won’t snore!
Comment is about Target (blog)
Original item by Stephen Gospage
Hi Uilleam,
I just wanted to say how brilliantly you’ve turned Wordsworth’s London, 1802 on its head with your England Victorious. Your clever use of the Petrarchan sonnet form perfectly mirrors the original while flipping its message—celebrating the Lionesses as true modern heroes rather than calling on Milton’s old patriarchal ideals.
It’s not just a homage but a witty, sharp reimagining that elevates female athleticism and discipline as a beacon for society today. The way you suggest our political leaders could learn a thing or two from these women is both subtle and powerful. Truly impressive work—poetry that’s both thoughtful and timely.
Thanks for sharing such an inspired piece!
Comment is about England Victorious, Sunday 27th July 2025 [Apologies 😊 to William Wordsworth and John Milton] (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Thank you Leon, Yanma, Uilleam and Red your your "🌷".
Take care, all of you,
regards,
Rolph
Comment is about What Truly Matters, part 2 (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Uilleam,
You’ve truly become a steady voice under these pieces—a loyal soul with a sharp eye. I’m grateful for your presence and reflections. That you singled out that final couplet means a lot; it holds a quiet truth I hoped would land. Thank you for reading with such care, as always.
—Rolph
Comment is about What Truly Matters, part 2 (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Thank you Leon, Holden, Steven, Uilleam, Trevor and Red for you "thumbs up". I really appreciate it.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about What Truly Matters, part 1 (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Good morning Leon,
Your words made me smile—what a generous comparison! I’m truly honoured that these verses resonated with you in that way. Thank you, Sir, for reading so thoughtfully and responding with such insight.
All the best,
Rolph
Good morning Stephen,
I really appreciate your kind words, and I’m glad you found it a pleasure to read. That means a lot coming from you. Part two is on the way soon—thanks for your interest.
Kind regards,
Rolph
Good morning Uilleam,
Thank you, as ever, for your steady encouragement. Your words cut straight to the core—brief, honest, and very much appreciated.
Kind regards,
Rolph
Comment is about What Truly Matters, part 1 (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Thank you, Uilleam. Your words bite with wit and truth—Wilde would surely nod. That final line hit hard in all the right ways. Grateful as always for your fierce voice. And thank you again for your "like".
Regards,
Rolph
Steven - thank you for your "like", too.
Regards,
Rolph
Comment is about "Exceptional", Like Her! (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Dear Uilleam and Hélène,
Thank you both sincerely for your generous and thoughtful words.
Uilleam, your comment carried such strength and solidarity. That line, “Dos iz a land far mir un dir,” rang out with clarity—so close to German that the meaning was immediately felt. Thank you also for sharing the music; it added a moving layer to the poem’s spirit.
Hélène, your reflection touched me. If the poem holds sorrow and wisdom, I’m glad it also reached you with its call for compassion. Your response made the writing feel worthwhile.
With kind regards,
Rolph
Comment is about Lines In The Dirt (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
An extraordinary verse about the Sun and Moon, Leon. Another top rank poem. It needed to be said.
Comment is about When Genocidal savagery meets the useless outrageous ignorance of closed eyes (blog)
Original item by LEON STOLGARD
Thanks for all your likes
Tom
Uilleam
Yanma
Auracle
Holden
Stephen G
Red Brick Keshner
Tim Daly
Naomi
and
Hugh.
Comment is about Facing The Not Knowing (blog)
Original item by Nigel Astell
I’ve woven English reflections on time with Japanese refrains
(ikkoku o arasō, ippun ichibyō o arasō, and more)
to explore each moment’s urgency and value.
Which phrase or image struck you most?
Did the bilingual shifts deepen your sense of time’s fleeting pulse?
I’d love to hear your thoughts, questions or even personal translations.
—Let’s unpack these sparks before they drift to dust.
Comment is about "time is of the essence" (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
I believe they're partial to the odd jar of amber nectar, Rick. What a way to go!
Comment is about Slug (blog)
Original item by Rick Varden
Thank you so much @Leon; hope this finds you much less green 🌷🕊🙏🏻
Comment is about her constellations (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Thank you for visiting, reading and liking… means so much more than words can express 🌷🌷🌷
Comment is about a sigh, verbally-breathed (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Tue 29th Jul 2025 23:51
There is a deliberate rhyme in the first stanza that is abandoned fairly quickly - this is no love song, it's about a desire, a passion that is going to consume, some thing that starts well but ultimately is tainted and doomed to failure.
Comment is about Hidden (blog)
Original item by Tim Daly
Aw diddums, the misogynist gammon are in meltdown!😟
"Ah cawn't starnd wimmin's footbawl, it's being fwone in awr faces, ah cawn't starnd their voices"😁😁.😁.😁.😁.😁.😁.
https://youtu.be/zzBctipAQtA
Comment is about Number 18 Shirt for Number 10! (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
As a child, I was taught about "The Massacre of the Innocents" in the bible (Gospel of Matthew) imagining it to be a mythical story or parable, concerning a faraway place, with a kernel of truth.
I now see a real slaughter being carried out with the consent of, and enabled by my own government.
Comment is about When Genocidal savagery meets the useless outrageous ignorance of closed eyes (blog)
Original item by LEON STOLGARD
Good questions Stuart.
We may be physically forced into a cage; but we often construct our own mental cages, through either prejudice, ignorance or fear, or a combination of all three...been there, seen it done it!
Comment is about Actors in A Stage? (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Her middle name is Tough, both figuratively and literally.
I recommend Specsavers for hearing tests, Uilleam. And thanks for the Like, Leon, Redbrick, Nigel and Stephen.
Comment is about WARRIOR QUEEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Tue 29th Jul 2025 17:00
# they once were lost but now they're found #
( Woodbine Willie and Wilfred Owen dog-eared books )
Pics forthcoming if my iphone/pc/printer will all be friends 😂
Leon 🙌
Comment is about Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh (poet profile)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Tue 29th Jul 2025 16:56
Worthy of endless reads. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
Thank you for this Red 👍
( a somewhat green coloured Leon 😩 )
Comment is about her constellations (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Tue 29th Jul 2025 16:07
Hi Stephen. " it dares to go into new areas "
I'm wondering if that is because of great inspirations I get from certain WOLLERS? like one who isn't exactly a million miles away from this comment box? 😉
I've said it before, and I'll say it again Mr. G. both you and the likes of the liking lads, have made my day/s 👍
I'll do my best to rsvp in the same way 😊
Sincerely grateful to Red-Uilleam-Stephen-Holden-Rolph.
Cheers guys!
Leon
Comment is about Since (blog)
Original item by LEON STOLGARD
Glad I took the trouble to listen to your singing, John.
Love that
"Not forged in iron
But Bronze"
Comment is about WARRIOR QUEEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I thinks it's the first time I've hurried home from a lovely time with family, to watch a fooball match. I was more than amply rewarded.
What a cracking example she and her mates are for youngsters who want to get into sport of any kind.
Yes, I am smitten!💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
Comment is about WARRIOR QUEEN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
That's an excellent memory, Uilleam 🌷mine was of onion skin (tracing) paper where I'd plot the constellations with a pencil and then gaze up and try to match them to the sky. With my daughter though, we got an app which actually worked like a compass except for star and constellation locations. live... that was interesting.🕊️🙏🏻
Comment is about her constellations (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Re. their reception in Downing Street:
the very thought of that cretinous cowardly excuse for a man in No. 10, basking for one second in the glory of the Lionesses, makes me want to vomit.
Comment is about Number 18 Shirt for Number 10! (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Hi Stephen
Yes you're right. Time indeed passes whether we like it or not. And generally, in my experience, things get worse. Sorry if that sounds very pessimistic.
Comment is about ARRIVAL OF CONCRETE (blog)
Original item by john short
Superb, Rolph, and oh so true.
Comment is about What Truly Matters, part 1 (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Thank you for the likes:
K. Lynn
Yanma Hidayah
Comment is about Luimneach [Faoi Príomh-Aire na Breataine] (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
An absolute nailbiter of a match...one Lioness fighting on through what could have turned into a serious injury.
What a contrast with some of the spoiled rotten big girls' blouses in men's football!
Thanks for your likes:
Red Brick Keshner
Trevor Alexander
Stephen Gospage
Holden Moncrieff
Yanma Hidayah
Rolph David
LEON STOLGARD
Thanks for your comment, Leon.
Comment is about Number 18 Shirt for Number 10! (blog)
Original item by Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
If Orion's taste for beer was anything like mine, his belt would extend right across the universe!😊
Comment is about Weight Problem (blog)
Original item by Mike McPeek
I remember, as a six or seven year old, gazing at the stars through my bedroom window, on clear, frosty nights, having been fascinated by what I'd learned on the cards about "the constellations" contained in packets of tea; and I had a booklet in which I could stick them! Which image.....?
Comment is about her constellations (blog)
Original item by Red Brick Keshner
Oh so true Rolph.
You’ll see how strong you truly are,
When fear no longer sets the bar.
Comment is about What Truly Matters, part 2 (blog)
Original item by Rolph David
Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Fri 1st Aug 2025 10:46
You couldn't make this stuff up Andy...but THEY did!
Comment is about The Nobel Prize for Lies (blog)
Original item by R A Porter