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Thank you Biz and mr mustard for reading, commenting and the welcome.Very pleased to have found another person who quite likes pusscats.
Flower, I had the 'be careful,' look this morning, but then when I step over him, he stands and of course he gets scrunched.He is going to have very flat feet if he keeps this up. I am tentatively posting this, I hope that's ok. only two people have ever read anything of mine, it's quite a thing, lots of brave people here,who have posted lovely poems. Hope this is not inappropriate: A Thong Is So Wrong Never again, these things are so wrong What the hell am I doing wearing a thong? Ouch, I've fallen prey, another victim of this painful trend Which renders me speechless whenever I bend. Do other women take lessons,is there a knack From avoiding the buggers from riding right up your crack? I'll kill him I will, make him wear them to work, Why buy these? I was desperate for chocolates, the berk. 'Hey sweetheart,' he shouts,'Come and see what I've bought ya!' Bloody fantastic, I think, a sexy instrument of torture! he was so excited with his clever little buy, I was just scared and I wanted to cry. He says,'Put'em on, it'll be a right giggle.' You are having a laugh, all I've done today is wriggle I just cannot see why this fashion is 'edgy' What is so good about a permanent wedgie? No, from now on I'm going comfy and safe I don't want to be fighting with panties that chafe So what if my pants are king size and wide? Who cares? Me and my bits, we will wear them with pride. |
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The thread's rocking and I've only caught up on this page - I hope Sandy pops in, it feels like a strong team at the moment. Onwards, ever onwards ![]() ![]() Quote:
A Thong Is So Wrong ![]() I can't write poetry, but I do enjoy reading it. Yours is worthy of Pam Ayers; I can just hear her reciting it with a michievous grin on her face.
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Sad Situation
Some lowlifes of notorious Benefits Street known thus for their eponymous attitude think that a living is owed them as a treat, shameless the inmates and also its brood. A breeding place for feckless yet to come, unemployed men and the unmarried Mum. A pool of fake tan floods out this bad town future is orange with pants hanging down, chav city not pretty, Little Britain writ great bad attitude on TV a la Kyle: our sad fate. |
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I can see how easily families can slide into dependency and feel entitled, but there must be so many people now who, having lost their job or never being able to get one find it all completely demoralizing. |
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Do other women take lessons, is there a knack
From avoiding the buggers from riding right up your crack?. ![]() It's not often people actually do 'lol' at the screen, but I had to stifle several loud bursts of laughter while reading this I don't want the staff to think I'm mad Mrs Goto, you've got to stick around! Like Biz, this reminded me of the marvellous Pam Ayers and it was just as funny as anything she'd written ![]() Women's bits are an eternal mystery to me, so finding anything out is great. A bit like the pyramids in Egypt I guess. One of the funniest pieces ever posted in all four parts of the thread
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The Elderberry Wine Days
I never undermined you (That stage came later on), I wined you and I dined you Away from your Dear John. When our affair was hidden The fruit seemed so divine, I tasted love forbidden And elderberry wine. Each difference in us favoured An understanding link, Beneath blue skies we savoured Our very favourite drink. Two opposites who blended, It felt good to belong, Until, as summer ended Temptation came along. I hurt you by not learning, Transforming into ash I found my best clothes burning, My music in the trash. I guess that made us evens; Now differences would damn, You always liked Cat Stevens While I preferred The Jam. Despite losing those fine days With fruit to taste again, The elderberry wine days I think of now and then. |
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future is orange with pants hanging down,
chav city not pretty, Little Britain writ great. One of the reasons I like your poetry so much is how you add subtle touches. 'The Future's Orange' was a marketing slogan, but you cleverly used it to describe the hideous tans that some chavvy types wear. Poetry can be a powerful spotlight and your batteries are always fully charged. Much enjoyed
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I am tentatively posting this, I hope that's ok. only two people have ever read anything of mine, it's quite a thing, lots of brave people here,who have posted lovely poems.
The thing is, the people on the thread are positive in their outlook. There are no intellectuals, thank god. We've only had a few of those since day one - all they did was criticise the material. Feel free to post further poems, even if they're way out ones
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A bit later than expected, but pleased to see you. I'm sure absent friends will pop in sooner or later. :
I keep thinking of thongs ![]() I'm off shortly, so I'll leave you with a great quote from the back of a Beach Boys album ![]() The smile that you send out Returns to you
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The Elderberry Wine Days
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Hi Biz
I keep thinking of thongs ![]() ![]() Quote:
I'm off shortly, so I'll leave you with a great quote from the back of a Beach Boys album That's very kind - not so keen on the cat though. ![]() The smile that you send out Returns to you
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I hope Sandy pops in
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A Thong Is So Wrong
Never again, these things are so wrong What the hell am I doing wearing a thong? Ouch, I've fallen prey, another victim of this painful trend Which renders me speechless whenever I bend. Do other women take lessons,is there a knack From avoiding the buggers from riding right up your crack? I'll kill him I will, make him wear them to work, Why buy these? I was desperate for chocolates, the berk. 'Hey sweetheart,' he shouts,'Come and see what I've bought ya!' Bloody fantastic, I think, a sexy instrument of torture! he was so excited with his clever little buy, I was just scared and I wanted to cry. He says,'Put'em on, it'll be a right giggle.' You are having a laugh, all I've done today is wriggle I just cannot see why this fashion is 'edgy' What is so good about a permanent wedgie? No, from now on I'm going comfy and safe I don't want to be fighting with panties that chafe So what if my pants are king size and wide? Who cares? Me and my bits, we will wear them with pride. .Keep em coming xx |
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Thank you so much for reading and commenting,mr mustard, Biz and flower, very much appreciated.
I have been reading other peoples poems and wondering how do they come up with such great and varied pieces? I have been on and come back to read 'The Elderberry Wine Days,'it is so touching, created such a picture in my mind.One I will keep thinking about......if I'm not too distracted by certain underwear. |
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I have been reading other peoples poems and wondering how do they come up with such great and varied pieces?
My own inspiration in poetry comes in countless ways. Having a wide range of interests helps. I love history, music, art and pop culture. Many of these subjects have appeared in my material. Ordinary people fascinate me too and imagining scenes from their lives can create poetry that readers associate with.Bernie Taupin, who wrote the bulk of Elton John's best lyrics, is also a massive influence. Their song Elderberry Wine inspired the poem on this page. I could go on, but I won't
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I know this is a tragic peom, but those lines fill me with happy nostalgia. Life's not fair is it?
I'm glad you reacted in that way to the poem, as it does have a vaguely mixed message. No more Sunday posts from me I'm afraid Biz. I'll see you all back here in the library on Monday ![]() Quote:
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I even showed my husband, still don't think he quite got it tho
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Life can be a bummer, but it levels out Biz
I'm glad you reacted in that way to the poem, as it does have a vaguely mixed message. No more Sunday posts from me I'm afraid Biz. I'll see you all back here in the library on Monday ![]() My reaction wasn't to the story told but to my memories of elderberry wine.Your computer problem must be very frustrating.
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Your computer problem must be very frustrating.
![]() For me it's a luxury, not an essential - and I still have access to the poems on my file. I really must try some elderberry wine, I've fancied it ever since I first heard Elton John's song way back in 1973
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Waiting for the Moon at Callanish
Winds are whistling down the shoreline, Isle of Lewis, cold sea air, Every feature has a raw line, Everything is clearer there. At the northern tip of Britain Still a temple does survive, Callanish, my heart is smitten, Suddenly I feel alive. Only one aligned position In the Hebridean peat, Waiting for the moon's transition, For the cycle to complete. On the distant dark horizon Low the moon is due to pass, Nineteen years the wait, all eyes on Megaliths set in the grass. Lunar orb begins her duty, For the faithful she appears From the peaks of Sleeping Beauty, Now the sacred ritual nears. When at last she comes to enter Brilliant glows the light on view, Framed within the circle centre, Streaming down the avenue. Callanish, the path I'm taking, Isle of Lewis, cold sea air, Even when the storms are breaking Everything is clearer there. © |
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In the comments about inspiration I forgot to mention the Trinity - John Betjeman, William Blake and Ted Hughes. Genius x 3
![]() I'm hoping to achieve two big ambitions this year. Getting the big book of poetry out is number one. It's going to take time, but the running order's already coming together. Hundreds of poems need sifting and polishing, so I'm thinking in terms of a November release date. If it comes out earlier though, great The other ambition is the pilgrimage, at last, to Callanish. It's a biggie, a sort of Stonehenge of the north. Being there is going to be cosmic and I know it has to happen. I've already bought my rucksack ![]() A big thank you to Julian Cope, whose book on ancient sites is beyond all. His poems throughout the vast tome are pretty good too
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mr. mustard-I looked up Callanish and a good few of the images which came up were moonlit. I love 'Waiting for the Moon at Callanish,' so atmospheric, just as the actual place appears to be, if the pictures I saw are anything to go by. How beautiful.
I do hope you get your book completed and polished asap-I am very interested and I can imagine the poems you will be inspired to write while there, at Callanish.I do hope the pilgrimage happens. |
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I really must try some elderberry wine, I've fancied it ever since I first heard Elton John's song way back in 1973
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I'm hoping to achieve two big ambitions this year. Like MRSgoto I'm looking forward to the new volume.
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You rattle with selfish relish, centre of your universe, others mere satellites, floating to your needs, to be pulled down, like balloons, at the twitch of your demands. You soak up their goodness, reflecting, with no return. A stained bundle of unconditional worth. And while excuses are made for you, your skittering mind moves from instinct to control. |
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A stained bundle of unconditional worth. ![]() Sorry I haven't been keeping up with the thread so much. elemental my dear. thinking out loud to the wavering crowd may upset one or two who accept the old clues my imagination turns to vegetation suitably grown now i am alone my buildings aspire to frankly enquire as to where we are now furthermore how can i get it across faith is gathering moss it ain't transcendental it's elemental. |
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elemental my dear.
thinking out loud to the wavering crowd may upset one or two who accept the old clues my imagination turns to vegetation suitably grown now i am alone my buildings aspire to frankly enquire as to where we are now furthermore how can i get it across faith is gathering moss it ain't transcendental it's elemental. |
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Mrs Goto, you've got to stick around! Like Biz, this reminded me of the marvellous Pam Ayers and it was just as funny as anything she'd written
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