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pronto on A Greater Love
Thank you, my friend. It's always nice to have feedback. Sorry I took so long to answer you.

March 19, 2023 12:06 pm
sweetwater on Daisies And Snow.
Thank you Trevor, it’s taken far longer than I expected to be able to write something worthwhile,

March 16, 2023 8:42 pm
Gothicman on Daisies And Snow.
So good to read and have someone composing and submitting this type of poetry with cryptic word use

March 13, 2023 5:32 pm
Gothicman on Of Monastries, Moths, and Monoliths
It is a sensitive subject, Sue, with many of the post-war baby boom facing this difficult choice

March 13, 2023 5:18 pm
sweetwater on Of Monastries, Moths, and Monoliths
This absolutely tears at the heart. Beautifully written. It’s a pity we can’t nominate anymore

March 13, 2023 1:07 pm
sweetwater on Two Mugs And A Smile.
Thank you, It was a spur of the minute write which took me by surprise as I’ve struggled with

March 6, 2023 9:24 pm
sweetwater on Two Mugs And A Smile.
Thank you Supratik I’m glad that feeling came through 🙂 Sue.

March 6, 2023 9:09 pm
Gothicman on Dual Regeneration
Yes, it's a fascinating thought that when orgasmic tension increases and the 'chemical alluvian' is

March 6, 2023 8:34 pm
supratik on Dual Regeneration
Yes, I read Crossing over.

March 6, 2023 6:10 pm
supratik on Two Mugs And A Smile.
I like the softness in the poem. Well done.

March 6, 2023 6:07 pm
supratik on decay
Sad to read about the state of affairs. What is inevitable cannot be prevented. I will definitely

March 6, 2023 6:03 pm
Gothicman on decay
Sue (Sweetwater) thankfully has posted this week, as we need her little gems as well as the

March 6, 2023 5:26 pm
supratik on decay
Thank you, Trevor. Oops yes the typo now corrected. About the layout I should thank you, remember?!

March 6, 2023 2:55 pm
Gothicman on Two Mugs And A Smile.
Fine atmospheric, snap-shot poem re. the personal connection of things, known only to one being part

March 6, 2023 2:35 pm
Gothicman on decay
A poem about ruining civilisation by delusional excessive improvement, and ending with that other

March 6, 2023 2:19 pm
ImSJ on
This is a moving description of old age. I, too, have achieved that "golden" number. The final two

March 1, 2023 12:25 am
ImSJ on THE PATIENCE OF JEDIDIAH OWENS
Just the response I was going for! I will admit that after not having read it myself in quite a long

February 27, 2023 11:07 pm
ImSJ on THE PATIENCE OF JEDIDIAH OWENS
Thanks for reading. I'm glad that you found it interesting. My old eyes often betray me as well.

February 27, 2023 11:06 pm
michel on THE PATIENCE OF JEDIDIAH OWENS
Wonderfully horrible, suspenseful, atmospheric fun!

February 26, 2023 6:04 am
michel on CONVERSATION BETWEEN GRANNY AND GRANDDAUGHTER
Love this!

February 26, 2023 5:27 am
Gothicman on Ascending With Swans
Thanks Supratik! I suppose it's about universal, renewed hope, with a series of verbs that mirror

February 25, 2023 8:19 am
supratik on Ascending With Swans
I liked the lovely image painted here. One wonders if it's the cycle of life or death; the

February 25, 2023 2:48 am
Daffni on THE PATIENCE OF JEDIDIAH OWENS
I can't find how to edit comment above and my eyes do not let me type accurately.

February 23, 2023 3:11 pm
Daffni on THE PATIENCE OF JEDIDIAH OWENS
Fascinating vut I must admit I don't relly understand it.

February 23, 2023 3:07 pm
supratik on Actions louder than words
Thank you, Nic. It's such a pleasure to read your comments, and your own work.

February 22, 2023 2:53 am
ifyouplease on Actions louder than words
instead of 'the verb' maybe 'the carrot'

February 21, 2023 6:42 am
supratik on Actions louder than words
Frankly speaking, I have no clue. The war is much older than the globalisation. All I know is that

February 18, 2023 5:21 am
Gothicman on It’s a battlefield
Very fine picture and presentation of a poem close to your heart, Aurelio. Sadly, could well

February 17, 2023 7:00 pm
Gothicman on Actions louder than words
Trouble is, Supratik, war-causing intolerance has so many times been between competing religious

February 17, 2023 6:35 pm
Gothicman on Once Upon A time
Yes, being transposed back to those earlier times awaken such familiar, common memories, hopefully

February 17, 2023 6:19 pm
sweetwater on Once Upon A time
I was totally absorbed by the world before me, took me back to youthful days, and vague memories of

February 17, 2023 10:44 am
Gothicman on By One’s Own Hand
I thought, Aurelio, being a very encompassing subject, with at least eleven motives, and that with a

February 13, 2023 7:44 pm
aurelio on By One’s Own Hand
Summary of all the worst problems of the welfare state, quite comprehensive in a poignantly

February 13, 2023 4:05 pm
supratik on so
'...., like me, being confined for many years, to the rigidity of the sciences.' Yes, indeed. Thank

February 13, 2023 5:36 am
Gothicman on so
I like the way you write so freely and naturally, Supratik, or make it appear so. You also

February 12, 2023 11:05 am
supratik on By One’s Own Hand
Yes, I could fathom your engagement with its cause. I found the poem thought-provoking and relevant,

February 12, 2023 11:01 am
Gothicman on By One’s Own Hand
Thanks Supratik,for your comments and own impressions on reading this piece.

February 12, 2023 10:29 am
supratik on By One’s Own Hand
speechless, i liked your pic; you obviously become quiet when you have volumes to say; grosso modo,

February 12, 2023 8:11 am
Gothicman on A Greater Love
Divine intervention, Tony, rather than the lucky chance of being saved by a few ounces of butane

February 4, 2023 10:08 am
Gothicman on Ruminations on death.
That's a great introduction, really sets your standpoint, born out of many raw experiences, firmly

February 4, 2023 9:38 am
ross on Only An Exit
It is a time of being “stymied”. It certainly seems like there is more on screens than in the

January 29, 2023 4:04 pm
stormwolf on Only An Exit
Hi Ross,

January 28, 2023 1:42 pm
supratik on The poet’s privilege
Good one. The way not to confuse a poet is quite clear, a prose written in a poetic form.

January 27, 2023 10:26 am
supratik on born stranger
I really enjoyed your interpretation. Thank you for reading and commenting, Goth.

January 27, 2023 10:20 am
Gothicman on born stranger
You think, in today's detached cold world, even the most insular, low-vitality art is creative and

January 27, 2023 10:07 am
swissterrace on My
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January 24, 2023 11:31 am
Gothicman on The Nostalgic Self
Addendum: After reading several times on revisits, I think 'specters' is better word than 'ghosts'

January 24, 2023 10:26 am
Gothicman on The poet’s privilege
Yes, in the dark past, but could this still be true today? I think there's always been disparity

January 23, 2023 8:04 am
Gothicman on The Nostalgic Self
Thanks! I suppose some phrases hit right naturally in the formulating mind, others are more forced

January 22, 2023 7:49 pm
Gothicman on Boys From An Ancient Wood
Yes, thank you for this advice. Having concentrated my further education in rigid areas well away

January 22, 2023 7:07 pm
ross on The Nostalgic Self
I'm envious of how you threw in "unpatronizing kindness" at the exact moment necessary to fully seal

January 22, 2023 5:48 pm
ross on Boys From An Ancient Wood
I like the workings of this poem. For some reason, I find the word "knew" in the last stanza to be

January 22, 2023 5:36 pm
ross on Only An Exit
That's a very perceptive comment. It is the "moment" that is stepping into oblivion and not

January 22, 2023 5:23 pm
Gothicman on Only An Exit
This reasoning, by ending hinting at an untrustworthy oblivion, seems to still allow for the

January 22, 2023 4:07 pm
Gothicman on Boys From An Ancient Wood
Thank you Sue. I'm pleased it appealed to you, in spite of its dark undertones. I've added the old

January 19, 2023 4:31 pm
sweetwater on Boys From An Ancient Wood
Beautiful imagery, Everything in this poem appealed to me.

January 19, 2023 12:58 pm
Gothicman on Boys From An Ancient Wood
Yes, it seems as you say Naomi, even with constant reminders, both from real events and personal

January 18, 2023 10:00 am
on Boys From An Ancient Wood
This is very haunting. So many striking images, but that last verse was particularly moving. The

January 17, 2023 10:20 pm
supratik on difference
Thank you, Trevor. Yes this is an experimental poem whose influence is from the French and oriental

January 14, 2023 2:01 am
Gothicman on difference
Well, this poem is different, Supratik! When I finally loaded up my work in the night, I saw your

January 13, 2023 4:30 pm
sweetwater on Stealth
I wrote something very similar several years ago, but certainly not as

December 28, 2022 1:04 pm
munster on Stealth
I like this piece, It talks of something many would wish to do, look into others' minds, we try but

December 26, 2022 12:58 pm
munster on What am I thinking?
Many thanks and a Happy Christmas and New year to you.

December 24, 2022 2:12 pm
supratik on consciousness
Thank you. I appreciate it.

December 24, 2022 12:37 pm
jay12 on What am I thinking?
For good or bad, we often know the reasons why we find ourselves alone. If one is true to ourselves

December 23, 2022 11:28 pm
jay12 on consciousness
Kindness is a super power that we all possess but fewer and fewer people seem to want to wield in

December 23, 2022 11:20 pm
franciman on Angels
Thanks Goth...

December 22, 2022 11:01 pm
swissterrace on Gilt
Hello and thanks for taking the time to comment on my writing at this busy time of year. I

December 21, 2022 12:42 pm
aurelio on The Shrink
Thank you. Complementary deduction.

December 20, 2022 11:58 pm
Gothicman on Ode To Toes
Your comment Tony, which I thank you for, made me think that we should have an extra toe, or perhaps

December 20, 2022 10:53 am
Gothicman on The Shrink
Liked your lead in joke, Aurelio, made me chuckle. Would be a much easier world to live in, even in

December 20, 2022 10:45 am
amman on Ode To Toes
Ha ha, very droll. I might have written 'falling on my arse' but hard to rhyme with toes! Love the

December 20, 2022 5:21 am
amman on INSOMNIAC
Hi Alison. Lovely to hear from you if only to comment on my dodgy poetry. (You see what I'm doing,

December 20, 2022 5:11 am
amman on INSOMNIAC
Hi Luigi. Good to reconnect. Thanks for reading and commenting this poor old insomniac. I see a

December 20, 2022 4:54 am
amman on INSOMNIAC
Hi Trevor. Thanks for reading and commenting. This one too close to home; I'm a shocking insomniac

December 20, 2022 4:42 am
Mentalelf on Its just the standard nihilism and absurdism.
Thank you Alison, I am aware how unaccomplished I am when I write... you're right! But it just comes

December 18, 2022 5:06 pm
stormwolf on Its just the standard nihilism and absurdism.
Hi Mental Elf

December 18, 2022 4:10 pm
stormwolf on INSOMNIAC
Hi Tony old bean,;-)

December 18, 2022 4:01 pm
stormwolf on Gilt
I found this poem to be full of a certain sadness, the kind that comes as we age and look back on

December 18, 2022 3:43 pm
ionicus on Gilt
I am terribly sorry to have mistaken you, swissterrace, for sweetwater

December 16, 2022 7:35 pm
swissterrace on Gilt
Hi thanks for communicating your ideas etc. I think one or two words can mean so much. I like how

December 16, 2022 2:45 pm
swissterrace on Gilt
I'm not sure who sue is. Are you mistaking swissterrace aka myself with a female.

December 16, 2022 2:41 pm
Gothicman on Gilt
I think this type of poetry is the most rewarding to read and gradually interpret meaning, or

December 16, 2022 1:18 pm
ionicus on Gilt
Fine sentiments, nicely expressed, as usual, Sue, but allow me to be critical about the line breaks

December 16, 2022 12:50 pm
Gothicman on Angels
Always liked this skilfully-worded poem, franciman, one of many of yours that are a delight to read

December 16, 2022 10:58 am
aurelio on Anatomy of a suicide
Many thanks. There might be some more eventually...

December 15, 2022 11:21 pm
ionicus on INSOMNIAC
Hello Tony, welcome back. Perhaps we can tempt you to resume the music quiz. It was an entertaining

December 15, 2022 7:47 pm
ionicus on Anatomy of a suicide
I enjoyed your virtuosity, Aurelio. I haven't gone through all your repertoire but shall return to

December 15, 2022 7:19 pm
aurelio on Anatomy of a suicide
My excuse: "I just compiled a small set of recordings made about 1988-91 at home, not very

December 15, 2022 3:21 pm
ionicus on Rosie
The cockney slang reminds us of the Romany gypsies and their nomadic life and can be an inspiration

December 14, 2022 10:09 pm
ionicus on Anatomy of a suicide
Thank you.

December 14, 2022 9:39 pm
Gothicman on Anatomy of a suicide
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPbzP3Zfrk_lBhSNKQ9Bg19mnml552fp6

December 14, 2022 6:22 pm
Gothicman on Rosie
Did she read your tealeaves, Luigi, in the 'varicoloured caravan'? I think it is only cockney

December 14, 2022 5:29 pm
Gothicman on December Then
Yes, different sites have different descriptions, Luigi. The medical profession is full of

December 14, 2022 5:11 pm
Gothicman on Crossing Over
Well said, and you're right Luigi, things happen in Nature, irrespecive of science trying to explain

December 14, 2022 4:59 pm
ionicus on Anatomy of a suicide
Sorry, Trevor, but we need you to make one more disclosure: the link to YOUTUBE! .)

December 14, 2022 3:05 pm
jay12 on #3 – Twisted Tongue.
Hi Luigi, thank you for your read and your comment. Hopefully the good old days can be the good

December 14, 2022 3:05 pm
ionicus on Crossing Over
The natural inclination of two passionate adolescents crossing the metaphorical Rubicon draws no

December 14, 2022 2:53 pm
ionicus on December Then
An Interesting and informative poem, Trevor. I have read that

December 14, 2022 2:40 pm
ionicus on #3 – Twisted Tongue.
I too remember Claire Nixon. She was also involved with Gold Dust magazine (which has now ceased

December 14, 2022 1:15 pm