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Kate
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Too right! (Aussie for yes). O0
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Rod
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Thats a good idea John, but who will be the person who chooses, or, should we use a POLL?
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Rod
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Maybe each person who wants to be considered should pick a particular poem of their own on which they could be judged by their fellows
sylviasayers
master brummie
In my opinion all the members who write and post their poems are winners, the topics are so wide and varied and imaginative, some are funny, some are nostalgic, some bring a tear to the eye, I would find it very difficult to choose an overall winner. Well done to everyone.
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Rod
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I think youve missunderstood what Johns idea is. It's certainly not designed to set anyone apart from another? and certainly not a winner?
gingerjon
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Friends across the sea
Whatever one believes about the after life looking at the 4 seasons nothing is wasted what dies goes back into ground to replenish the earth. And in spring the tree re produces a leaf identical to what it once was. This poem as been co-written by Beryl McMullen and John Houghton as a hands across the sea project, Canada/England
Seasons of Life
Spring,
Spring in to life like a new born
Spring is the beginning before the storm
Spring is the learning and watching things grow
Spring is for experience with thoughts to sow
Summer,
Summer is for getting out and about
Summer is the sun to warm your soul
Summer the time to travel and find your way
Summer is the time to have your say
Autumn,
Autumn time to take stock as things slow down
Autumn is not the time to wear that frown
Autumn is the time to prepare for the last season
Autumn for what is coming there must be a reason
Winter,
Winter is life fading in to the darkness
Winter is the hibernating of the soul
Winter is the body‘s heat turning cold
Winter is the time for them that are old
Winter is the old as we fade with the setting sun
The seasons of man have come and gone
I hope you can remember this particular one
Beryl and John 2005
Whatever one believes about the after life looking at the 4 seasons nothing is wasted what dies goes back into ground to replenish the earth. And in spring the tree re produces a leaf identical to what it once was. This poem as been co-written by Beryl McMullen and John Houghton as a hands across the sea project, Canada/England
Seasons of Life
Spring,
Spring in to life like a new born
Spring is the beginning before the storm
Spring is the learning and watching things grow
Spring is for experience with thoughts to sow
Summer,
Summer is for getting out and about
Summer is the sun to warm your soul
Summer the time to travel and find your way
Summer is the time to have your say
Autumn,
Autumn time to take stock as things slow down
Autumn is not the time to wear that frown
Autumn is the time to prepare for the last season
Autumn for what is coming there must be a reason
Winter,
Winter is life fading in to the darkness
Winter is the hibernating of the soul
Winter is the body‘s heat turning cold
Winter is the time for them that are old
Winter is the old as we fade with the setting sun
The seasons of man have come and gone
I hope you can remember this particular one
Beryl and John 2005
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Robert Harrison
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Dear Friends
May I include my two bobs worth.
When I first found this site I was so delighted. To be able to submit my meager efforts to
non judgmental people was gratifying to say the least.
At first I was worried that som eof my efforts warrented "no comment".
After reading what you all have said it did not matter one iota, they were published, and
I am satisfied.
I do not think that to give any negative remarks to any submissions would be of any benifit,
except by personal email. I say this because I know that some of my entries I wished I had not sent.
As has already been expressed, we are kindly folk, a very special people who share an interest
that is beautiful.
Long may our poems roll forth.
My love for you all.
Bob Harrison
May I include my two bobs worth.
When I first found this site I was so delighted. To be able to submit my meager efforts to
non judgmental people was gratifying to say the least.
At first I was worried that som eof my efforts warrented "no comment".
After reading what you all have said it did not matter one iota, they were published, and
I am satisfied.
I do not think that to give any negative remarks to any submissions would be of any benifit,
except by personal email. I say this because I know that some of my entries I wished I had not sent.
As has already been expressed, we are kindly folk, a very special people who share an interest
that is beautiful.
Long may our poems roll forth.
My love for you all.
Bob Harrison
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Kate
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Hear hear Robert. I entirely agree with what you say. Some of the forum are brilliant poets and some are not but we all share our work and it is read by our friends on this site. Sometimes we get no comment but that does not mean the poem doesn't please or make us laugh or cry or nod our heads in agreement. Sometimes we just have nothing we can add to the wonderful sentiments our poets express. It is better to be read than receive accolades don't you think 
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Robert Harrison
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DEAR KATE
I MAY BE AN OLDISH 75 YEAR OLD, MARRIED WITH A BEAUTIFUL WIFE AND LOVELY CHILDREN.
BUT MY DEAR GIRL, I HAVE TO SAY "I DO LIKE YOU".
BOB H
I MAY BE AN OLDISH 75 YEAR OLD, MARRIED WITH A BEAUTIFUL WIFE AND LOVELY CHILDREN.
BUT MY DEAR GIRL, I HAVE TO SAY "I DO LIKE YOU".
BOB H
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Rod
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Im not sure if people are good or bad poets? at least I dont class myself as either. I know that I have little talent, but I also know that what writing I do, serves a purpose within me. It's the act of attempting to be creative that counts, and finding words that express emotions and the feelings which moved me to write the poem in the first place........
I once listened to a famous poet who criticised those of us who write poems that rhyme, accusing us of writing Banal Tripe. I forget the name of the man, but I looked him up on the net..... I didnt understand what he was trying to say in his poem, praps that shows my lack of education? His work left me cold. Ive never felt cold reading any of the poems on our forum, Im proud to be a small part of it.
I once listened to a famous poet who criticised those of us who write poems that rhyme, accusing us of writing Banal Tripe. I forget the name of the man, but I looked him up on the net..... I didnt understand what he was trying to say in his poem, praps that shows my lack of education? His work left me cold. Ive never felt cold reading any of the poems on our forum, Im proud to be a small part of it.
Pomgolian
Kiwi Brummie
:angel: Well said Rod and I agree.
I think art, poetry and beauty is of an individual taste.
To like or dislike something just because someone who is classed, or thinks their classed as an expert says it's good or bad, is not in essence using what makes us different and unique our own brains and imagination.
I think art, poetry and beauty is of an individual taste.
To like or dislike something just because someone who is classed, or thinks their classed as an expert says it's good or bad, is not in essence using what makes us different and unique our own brains and imagination.
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Kate
Guest
Hey Bob, just read you post - thanks I like you too!
I like you too!
gingerjon
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
Coventry
I wrote this poem down for you and you
You can be assure it’s all brand new
Struggling with words of what to write
Of many things to express on this site
But have my endeavours been in vain
Not many words of thanks did I gain
So to day I wear my puzzled mask
Have I been sent to Coventry I ask
I have pondered and thought much of this
I think I will have to give this poetry a miss
It seems perhaps that I am not on my own
Others I have noticed seem to be all alone
All we want is a fair crack of the whip
Or do you want us to abandon the ship
I wrote this poem down for you and you
You can be assure it’s all brand new
Struggling with words of what to write
Of many things to express on this site
But have my endeavours been in vain
Not many words of thanks did I gain
So to day I wear my puzzled mask
Have I been sent to Coventry I ask
I have pondered and thought much of this
I think I will have to give this poetry a miss
It seems perhaps that I am not on my own
Others I have noticed seem to be all alone
All we want is a fair crack of the whip
Or do you want us to abandon the ship
SuBee
master brummie
I'm not sure I agree..............
I think the poem should be written just how you feel it should................if theres no feedback..............so be it.........
I think it depends on the mood you are in when you read the poem...........sometimes it grabs you........sometimes it doesnt......... not sure that feedback is essential........you could end up having too superficial feedback....just for the sake of it........
Let it flow................and if it feels good then that is satisfaction enough.......others satisfaction is a bonus
I think the poem should be written just how you feel it should................if theres no feedback..............so be it.........
I think it depends on the mood you are in when you read the poem...........sometimes it grabs you........sometimes it doesnt......... not sure that feedback is essential........you could end up having too superficial feedback....just for the sake of it........
Let it flow................and if it feels good then that is satisfaction enough.......others satisfaction is a bonus
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Kandor
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Shall I telll you something John? my best work (in my opinion) is my early stuff on here yet I can honestly say 60% of those had no comments at all...rest assured, you ARE a very talented man..I have to agree with Rod and Sue..
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Jerry
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There are a lot of good poets on this site and I very rarely comment on their work but I do read all the postings
For myself, I write firstly for my own pleasure, if I didn't enjoy writing poems why would I bother
When people respond then that's a bonus but remember that the main thing is that they are reading the poems, if they didn't like what they read they wouldn't keep coming back for more
So if you enjoy writing poems then why would you stop?
And be guided by your viewing figures, regular readers will by now know what to expect from your poems so if they keep coming back for more then that is in itself a vote of approval
For myself, I write firstly for my own pleasure, if I didn't enjoy writing poems why would I bother
When people respond then that's a bonus but remember that the main thing is that they are reading the poems, if they didn't like what they read they wouldn't keep coming back for more
So if you enjoy writing poems then why would you stop?
And be guided by your viewing figures, regular readers will by now know what to expect from your poems so if they keep coming back for more then that is in itself a vote of approval
gingerjon
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN R.I.P.
I must point out that they are my words, they were wrote because of mail I have received asking me what I thought about the response to their poetry I can see the point they are making, and I must admit I like to think people like the words I write and also bear in mind they are some lonely people out there reaching out to us for companionship.
I have seen some outstanding poems on this site and they are all free.
"Remember all the lonely People"
For what reason do we post out work if as you say it’s for your own pleasure, this statement I don’t understand. As I see it one poem encourages a reaction for other people to submit their work, most poems are reactions to what we see or hear and yes I write for pleasure but not one sided. I do like to think the pleasure is two sided.
I have seen some outstanding poems on this site and they are all free.
"Remember all the lonely People"
For what reason do we post out work if as you say it’s for your own pleasure, this statement I don’t understand. As I see it one poem encourages a reaction for other people to submit their work, most poems are reactions to what we see or hear and yes I write for pleasure but not one sided. I do like to think the pleasure is two sided.
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Kate
Guest
John, I agree with all the above. I am afraid I struggle to keep up with everything on the site and often read postings, including the poetry, and don't respond. Probably I do not respond as much as I should to the poetry because that takes some time to make an intelligent considered comment - whereas I can just put something silly on the more jokey threads. But for any of the poets on our forum to stop writing would be a sin - sharing our work is what it is all about. Yes, I know it's disappointing when you check and no one has said a blinking word about your work, but you just move on and get over it and write a new piece  Anyway, that's what I reckon :crazy2:
 Anyway, that's what I reckon :crazy2:
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Robert Harrison
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Now Alf my old son, do not sell yourself short. In my honest opinion there are no "Bad Poets". Each of us, as I have already expressed, leave something of ourselves in our poetry. Our style, choice of words make us who we are. The reader must give some deliberance to every piece of poetry that they choose to read, else why read it. If they say "that is a bad poem" then give some reason that they feel it so. Let them answere honestly, who knows the next poem the poets submits, the reader may think wonderful.
In my poem "And what of the wood" I take the quote by Disraely very seriously. (This is not a plug for my poem)
Robert
In my poem "And what of the wood" I take the quote by Disraely very seriously. (This is not a plug for my poem)
Robert
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Robert Harrison
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Ps.
How can I put up a little "Thingy" under "Posts" Old father Time would suit very nicely.
Robert
How can I put up a little "Thingy" under "Posts" Old father Time would suit very nicely.
Robert
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Robert Harrison
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I have learned a lot from the comments made to all poems submitted to this
forum. Your likes and dislikes. I also realise that you recognise the poet as submitting something
that I have said, starts off as a thought. The poem, if it could be called that, A Kiss For Jack, started of as a thought that I tried to build upon. Having done so, it was submitted. I would like to thank those who commented upon it.
I now know that such poems are perhaps best kept for my own collection. It is oft said that if you do not speculate you cannot accumulate. I have accumulated much, thank you all.
Robert
forum. Your likes and dislikes. I also realise that you recognise the poet as submitting something
that I have said, starts off as a thought. The poem, if it could be called that, A Kiss For Jack, started of as a thought that I tried to build upon. Having done so, it was submitted. I would like to thank those who commented upon it.
I now know that such poems are perhaps best kept for my own collection. It is oft said that if you do not speculate you cannot accumulate. I have accumulated much, thank you all.
Robert