The last time my dad hit me was the first time I hit him back. He kicked me out of the house, and we never spoke again.
Comment is about THE MAN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
Well Don all I can say is that It's too freezing and rainy for me to go bare legged at the moment!
Comment is about Thought I Wouldn't Notice? (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
The age of minimalism wonderfully expressed Keith. I can imagine this room quite vividly, I loved your poetic description. I feel that you were in this room and disturbed by it's lack of character.
Comment is about A Vacant Room (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Many Thanks to Keith, Don, Bryan,Nigel and M.C. Newberry for reading and commenting. Also Do.Rothy for the like.
I thought that the idea of downsizing the Royals was already being discussed especially after Andrew, and that maybe they were going before they were pushed, however the media reports it to us that they were wanted.
They would have been good for keeping the family image up to date and giving multicultural representation, but I think they will end up becoming some sort of Common wealth ambassadors in the end.
Comment is about Sussexit (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Hands up - who remembers the novel "Faggots" published some decades ago and
depicting events in the US homosexual "underworld" of the time?
I take the view that this site is for creative writing above all. That
includes material that is worth reading and makes us think. I'd
rather have this to activate my mind than some of the stuff that
is presented under the guise of "poetry"...
so often a sorely abused term for what used
to be accepted terms of reference.
Comment is about "YA CHEAP LOUSY FAGGOT" (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
This guessed-at situation might be important to the individuals
concerned and to a global media always eager for a "story" but
it doesn't concern me or the continuance of the institution that the
present Queen has served so well for so long. Neither participant
has - or is likely to have - any real importance in the line of succession and their decision bears NO comparision to that
taken by King Edward V111 to choose another American woman
and abdicate his place on the Throne, thereby placing the responsibility on his vulnerable brother whose premature death
may well have been caused by that sibling dereliction of duty.
I wonder what
memories this present scenario has
brought back to a Queen who
experienced those traumatic events in her
own youth.
Comment is about Sussexit (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
To cycle far
I agree is
mean to do
Queen might say
could you not
swap with Andrew
if so then
we will not
say any more
on this matter.
Comment is about Sussexit (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Alex, there used to be a poet on WOL named Marianne Daniels who I thought was a brilliant poet. I used to say to her that whilst I greatly admired her work I didn't always get the messages. I'd put you in her class. Well done and keep writing! Good work.
https://www.writeoutloud.net/profiles/mariannedaniels
Comment is about Afraid Of the Dark (blog)
Original item by Alexandra K. Parapadakis
<Deleted User> (18980)
Tue 14th Jan 2020 07:47
I feel sorry for Harry and Meghan. In fact for the whole Royal Family. They will never know the pleasure of actual work, or phoning aròund for tradesmen who don't turn up, or how to manage when their car is off the road, or childcare, or hospital waiting lists. Poor bastards.
Comment is about Sussexit (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
You have way of saying a lot with just a few words Ruth. I like it.....
Just noticed the title and pic.... You've stuck a pin in my Comic now Ruth....
Where is an easy exit
Where is a creakless door
Where I can quickly slip away
And dance on foreign shore.
What's that? I still can't have my pocket money?...
Megan without pocket
Money to have fun?
What a bit of rotten luck
Rotten luck ho hum
What's that Harry? You too?.....
Some people have all the rotten luck...
Comment is about Sussexit (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
Ruth,
Who on earth are you referring to? I'll try and guess. With freedom comes responsibility. The Queen exemplifies this. The two your poem refers to have let themselves down, their families and all those well wishers who cheered so loudly at their marriage. Life is not about getting on one's bike and cycling off into the blue, it has more to do with mutual respect, earning a living and paying one's bills and being faithful to those who have placed their trust in you. As someone once said, "it will all end in tears".
An emotive subject which is very topical and I am sure your poem will reflect this.
Thank you
Keith
Comment is about Sussexit (blog)
Original item by Ruth O'Reilly
My parents were 'old-fashioned'. My father was a minister. I went to university. Result - very lively discussions.
Po - Age
Sage
Arthritis
Detritus
MC - I have heard that before somewhere. So true.
Ruth - nice to see you're still around
Do - You'll be pleased to know Roller survived bushfires despite a little scared at times. Am in process of de-smoking it for next ride.
Comment is about Rules (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
A rare moment of self-indulgent navel gazing in keeping with the tone of most posts on the site, Brian.
Comment is about THE MAN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
<Deleted User> (18980)
Mon 13th Jan 2020 19:05
John...this needed a pre-warning "DEEP FEELINGS EXPRESSED" as we don't expect this from you.
Comment is about THE MAN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey
I like the idea of sending a prayer out for a person you miss. You do write well on the subject of absent love Do.Ro.Thy
Comment is about Memories of you!!!!! ? (blog)
Perfectly expresses how many of us feel during this time of year when we've just got over Christmas, but it's cold and wintery but a part of you yearns for that fresh start!
Comment is about A Little Distance (will do us some good) (blog)
Original item by Cait Abbott
Do.RoThy
Mon 13th Jan 2020 17:43
Thought provoking piece....rarely such wisdom shows in ur poems, but when it does, it surpasses all wise writes ever read or written.
Where are you Donny dear......your rides are off on vacation?? Closed due to bad weather conditions??
Comment is about Rules (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Do.RoThy
Mon 13th Jan 2020 17:39
Inspiring write!! Beautifully written Cait. I love your expressions n choice of words. Nice imagery.
You can do it......go on....what is meant to be yours will be. Faith is all it takes together with prayers.
Comment is about A Little Distance (will do us some good) (blog)
Original item by Cait Abbott
There is a certain irony in the attitude that advocates the
destruction of a place of education for the benefit of housing (*) for
those least likely to gain from it today!
(^) should that be "house builders"?)
Comment is about POST GRADUATION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I see much sense in the saying -
Rules are for the obedience of fools
And the guidance of wise men.
Comment is about Rules (blog)
Original item by Don Matthews
Sorry no can do
Outside the railway station
a few in Merseyway
one near the bus stop
but each time
I said the same
Sorry no can do
I need my change
for my subs tonight
at Stockport W O L!
Theme for tonight Famous people I've never met
Comment is about Write Out Loud at Stockport art gallery tonight (article)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Mon 13th Jan 2020 12:43
Afishamongmany & Jon,
Thank you for your comments. As always they are much appreciated.
Keith
Comment is about A Dream of no Consequence (blog)
Original item by keith jeffries
Mon 13th Jan 2020 03:19
who wants to hang around
with old people.
they smell and
don't make any sense.
I know this from what people tell me.
I would never admit to it myself.
wiink.
Comment is about M.C. Newberry (poet profile)
Original item by M.C. Newberry
Mon 13th Jan 2020 03:16
I am entering
my second childhood.
it's more fun
the second time around.
wink.
Comment is about keith jeffries (poet profile)
Original item by keith jeffries
People must live somewhere
Simple. cut down trees
Build ugly apartments
Spread them like disease
Over-population's
Causing this disease
No probs, build more apartments
And just cut down more trees
Sorted......
Brian - you will relate to this.
Comment is about POST GRADUATION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
<Deleted User> (18980)
Sun 12th Jan 2020 23:18
Ray...within a few years my grammar school went from top school in the borough to near the bottom as political dogma converted it to a comprehensive, with intake from its local catchment area. Not housing yet as far as I know, though I expect the 2nd year boys have done their best to raze it to the ground. Can't really complain as it made me the educated man wot I is today.
Comment is about POST GRADUATION (blog)
Original item by ray pool
Many thanks, Ray. Wrote it after a visit to Iceland in 2012, but tweaked it recently. It was a great thrill to stumble upon its twin in Hull, but the Vik statue is in a far more atmospheric setting. Fish, eh? And volcanoes.
Comment is about The black beach (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
Hi Cynthia, it was very nice to read your comment about my profile. I have been off the site lately, but you teased me out again. EFIT is the method of getting likenesses for crime identification shown to witnesses etc. which replaced PHOTOFIT consisting of lots of pieces of a face overlaid based on their description. I think that was an older method pre digital age. In my case I used it as an illustration of conforming to expectations . I hope that is a help!
I hope you're well.
Regards, Ray
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Quite a weighty piece with a fine moral interplay going on, almost like a stalemate. Very robust and persuasive, as I believe is part of your character that likes to engage in such issues as you sympathetically draw out.
I like to see your work on the page Greg!
Ray
Comment is about The black beach (blog)
Original item by Greg Freeman
'Being so sick, choice is no longer an option'
That is a good line. And true, when you find yourself this far down the track......
Comment is about Final Call (blog)
Original item by Stacy Eskin
I feel your mother's pain. It is such a helpless feeling to watch your loved ones suffer through addiction's choke hold on their soul. So glad you made survived the storm and are sharing your poetry to help others on their journey back to life. ?
Comment is about Final Call (blog)
Original item by Stacy Eskin
Thank you Dominique. I agree, the climb is the hardest, but most rewarding part of our journey! ?
Comment is about Two Lives (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Taking to the outdoors can provide eye-opening events that don't
cost a thing yet are beyond any attempt at valuation. I remember
occasions when walking across Scotland - coast to coast: one
when caught on an exposed hillside as a storm rolled in, bringing
with it primeval trepidation and a sense of sheer human vulnerability
in the face of an approaching uncaring force of nature. Descent
was quick as the air began to hum and crackle!
Comment is about Friday Prayer (blog)
Original item by Hazel ettridge
Fact-flavoured and funny - an irresistible combination.
I'm already in my dotage and can testify to some of the content.
But the pleasure of a solitary physical existence comes from not
having to suffer constant reminders from the company of others
who visibly display the signs and symptoms you can ignore in
yourself ! ?
Comment is about What's Good About Old Age (blog)
Original item by d.knape
d.k.,
a poem which one must assume is written from personal experience. Every word is true and I say this as I approach my own dotage.
Well said and thank you
Keith
Comment is about What's Good About Old Age (blog)
Original item by d.knape
Raw, real, inspiring. Thanks for sharing your beautiful soul and shining light Dominique. ❤️
Comment is about Cracked Mask (blog)
Original item by Dominique Lucas
Sun 12th Jan 2020 12:10
got ya beat.
I have been a member of WOL
since 1875.
long in tooth
but not of poems.
Comment is about Graham Sherwood (poet profile)
Original item by Graham Sherwood
Sun 12th Jan 2020 11:13
thanks for reading my poem.
it ain't much.
but what do you expect
from an old codger
on his last good leg
my mind is about
the only thing
that still works without hurting.
O.L. Buzzerd
Comment is about Cynthia Buell Thomas (poet profile)
Original item by Cynthia Buell Thomas
Sun 12th Jan 2020 10:17
Perfect! It's a shame can't even have a good conversation about life or love with out sex being involved, I would say its more of a turn off now, because it seems like that's all people want nowadays.
Comment is about That Little Four Letter Word Called Love (blog)
Original item by Tomás Ó Cárthaigh
The climb is indeed a hard trial everyone must go through to see a better life. Absolutely beautiful!
Comment is about Two Lives (blog)
Original item by Vautaw
Some good ideas in your sample piece you've shared. Perhaps you could shorten it as its maybe a bit long for my own personal tastes, but I did enjoy it. Welcome to Write Out Loud btw. I suspect this would go down well live if you ever chose to perform it. I co run one night in Manchester and I could see it going down well must admit, but anyway.. keep sharing
Comment is about Niamh (poet profile)
Original item by Niamh
interesting.. more to be said I felt but enjoyed (:
Comment is about Recall (blog)
Original item by Hannnah
Thanks mate, I'd have never spotted that.?
Comment is about True Names (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
Stuart,
an excellent example of self examination which is essential if we are to take stock of who we really are. A well crafted poem with good use of rhyme. Well done and thank you.
Keith
Comment is about Masks We Wear (blog)
Original item by Stuart Vanner
Thanks for that like Charlotte.
Hi Jennifer. This was just a rare one for me now, inspired by seeing a paraplegic lady in a wheelchair being pushed by one who was so resolutely happy and chatty. Thanks for enjoying the spirit of it, and of course a happy new year to you.
Ray
Comment is about GIVE THANKS (blog)
Original item by ray pool
I’ll help you out.
Last line: “no-ne”
Comment is about True Names (blog)
Original item by Jason Bayliss
John Coopey
Tue 14th Jan 2020 17:35
Sorry to hear that, Kev.
Comment is about THE MAN (blog)
Original item by John Coopey