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by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Tribute to Sanity
Replies: 6
Views: 5816

Re: My Tribute to Sanity

A beautiful tribute to beautiful music.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Not Crying
Replies: 5
Views: 5114

Re: Not Crying

Beautiful couplets of love, Stella.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Life's Weary Road-Sonnet
Replies: 6
Views: 6044

Re: Life's Weary Road-Sonnet

A wonderful sonnet to that weary road of life, Joseph.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: First Flush.
Replies: 6
Views: 5802

Re: First Flush.

Flushed with spring beauty is this gem, Fay. Love the Cherry tree blushes.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 08, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: For Tom ( a response to his poem)
Replies: 6
Views: 5543

Re: For Tom ( a response to his poem)

Ha-ha! What a brilliant response to when we met, Stella. Me thinks I feel another could be on it´s way... really enjoyed this cheer up my day poem, thank you.
by Tom Balch
Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Day We Met
Replies: 7
Views: 6483

The Day We Met

I´ll never forget the day that we met we met in the park it was just getting dark, your eyes seem to shine as they looked into mine I thought that it might just be love at first sight, we were both on our own so I walked you home our friendship it grew now I´ll never rue my walk in the park that ni...
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 03, 2015 7:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before Life Got In The Way
Replies: 2
Views: 3818

Before Life Got In The Way

And now that death has found him feel not cold towards his heart, forget the words you never spoke forget the years you grew apart; See not contempt that closeness bred recall those early loving days, dwell not the times of stale and pain ´twas only life got in the way. Sit at night beneath the sta...
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 03, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dickie Sparrow’s Easter Egg
Replies: 6
Views: 5604

Re: Dickie Sparrow’s Easter Egg

Ha-ha! Love "Dickies" adventures, Happy Easter to you and yours, Stella. Have a great time.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: NIGHT AWAKENS.
Replies: 3
Views: 4515

Re: NIGHT AWAKENS.

The picture and your words blend perfectly to produce this masterpiece, Fay, Beautiful work indeed.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Yielding.
Replies: 5
Views: 5104

Re: Yielding.

"Cold sears tips of tender fissure and blows frozen chills between branching fingers" Wonderful imagery , Fay. A poem that I will read over and over again.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 03, 2015 12:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: When The Flowers Bloom (Pentaiku)
Replies: 5
Views: 6883

Re: When The Flowers Bloom (Pentaiku)

Thank you, Cindy for this beautifully penned Pentaiku which flows wonderfully from question to answer to those perfect end lines. Loved it.
by Tom Balch
Thu Apr 02, 2015 11:34 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Birdsong
Replies: 3
Views: 4740

Birdsong

The day started with birdsong somewhere in the far distance of my sleepy half conscious state. Trying hard to pull myself from this deep slumber into the new day is a fight I think I maybe loosing. I yawn and stretch my way onto the terrace half blinded by the morning sunshine but gloved in it'...
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 01, 2015 10:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Mother Dear (Pentaiku poem)
Replies: 3
Views: 4716

Mother Dear (Pentaiku poem)

Hey! What the hell do you think you´re doing? “I´m picking flowers to put on my mother’s grave, I miss her so much” I´m so sorry, when did she pass away? “It was in the fall when winters coldness hit hard she was old and frail” And how did she die, was it peacefully? “She died in her sleep they say...
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 01, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Hope and Promise By Stella and Tom
Replies: 8
Views: 7650

Hope and Promise By Stella and Tom

Stella and I wrote this Pentaiku. I must say that is was a pleasure working with such a talented poet. Thank you , Stella. Hope and Promise (Pentaiku) By Stella and Tom What do you see through your window today? "I see promises in the colours of the sky, dancing on high" And what d...
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 01, 2015 6:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dear Daddy ~ Pentaiku poem
Replies: 3
Views: 3899

Re: Dear Daddy ~ Pentaiku poem

This is so beautiful, Stella. the rhyming of the third and forth lines in each stanza makes the piece perfect and the end lines are divine.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Seasonal Cycle
Replies: 4
Views: 5095

Re: Seasonal Cycle

Steven, this is wonderful. A walk through the seasons filled with great imagery. It was the end stanza that brought a satisfied sigh from this reader. MORE! of the same please, loved it my friend.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 01, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Little Messages For My Daughter (Pentaiku poem)
Replies: 7
Views: 10675

Re: Little Messages For My Daughter (Pentaiku poem)

Tom is more than thrilled with this beautiful Pentaiku poem, Karin. You have used the form perfectly in this delightful poem and the subject touches the readers heart. Thank you so very much for. Tom.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 31, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Painful Memories Forever ( Tritina Poem )
Replies: 5
Views: 5049

Painful Memories Forever ( Tritina Poem )

In solitude my mind drifts back to days so painful and I recall with sadness those darkest memories of dearest friends and comrades gone and lost forever. Never will I forget. Their friendship is forever although they are gone, please God long live those memories however sad, however dark, however ...
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 31, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - My Own Life's Quotes To Live By - March
Replies: 3
Views: 3554

Re: 2015 - My Own Life's Quotes To Live By - March

Certainly quotes to live by, Seema.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 31, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHEN
Replies: 7
Views: 7915

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHEN

Have a wonderful day enjoying your birthday, Stephen. All the very best to you.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Spring Flowers ~ Stellanette
Replies: 8
Views: 6529

Re: Spring Flowers ~ Stellanette

A floral delight of a Stellanette, Stella. "This Lenten lily dances in the breeze" did it for me, just beautiful.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Always Be Her Baby
Replies: 5
Views: 5569

Re: Always Be Her Baby

A very touching and well penned piece.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Growing Old ( Pentaiku poem)
Replies: 3
Views: 3180

Re: Growing Old ( Pentaiku poem)

Wow! What a brilliant poem this is , Stella and how wonderful it is for me to see this form used to perfection. It seems the subjects/possibilities are endless. Thank you for taking the challenge and thank you for doing it so brilliantly.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 30, 2015 7:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: "Jeremy!...Let Me Be Clear"
Replies: 2
Views: 3225

Re: "Jeremy!...Let Me Be Clear"

Yep! You can tell when they´re lying... their mouths move. Absolutely spot on with this one , Steven. Loved it mate.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 30, 2015 2:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: When Pale Green Was Best (Pentaiku)
Replies: 4
Views: 5602

When Pale Green Was Best (Pentaiku)

Been playing with this ten, five, seven, five question answer form, Please give it a go. And how do you feel now that you have left? “So very lonely out on a limb without hope with no one to care” Then why did you leave and throw it away? “I saw greener grass I saw a chance to be free, rose glasses ...
by Tom Balch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Answered in Senryu (Pentaiku)
Replies: 5
Views: 5014

She Answered in Senryu (Pentaiku)

And why are you crying my dear young one? “I cry for the past those long lost days of my youth and family ties” And where is your birth place my dear young one? “I come from the east a land where the sun shines red and Geishas serve tea” And how can I help you my sweet young thing? “Please let me r...
by Tom Balch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:09 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Size May Matter
Replies: 4
Views: 5201

Re: Size May Matter

Another Stevenstirk cracker, great fun.
by Tom Balch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Fatty's Fitness
Replies: 2
Views: 2887

Re: Fatty's Fitness

I´m with you,mate those big pies take some shifting... great fitness training in my book.
by Tom Balch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Anna Wreckseea
Replies: 2
Views: 3593

Re: Anna Wreckseea

This really is a fine piece, Steven. Loaded with serious undertones as told in the end lines. Great work my friend.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Free Of Care ( Trimeric Poem )
Replies: 5
Views: 5265

Free Of Care ( Trimeric Poem )

I can still recall
those summer days
when we were young and
free of care,

those summer days
that seemed to last
forever and a day,

when we were young and
life was fun
we dared to dream,

free of care
is really where
I do so long to be.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Disco Agnes
Replies: 5
Views: 5221

Re: Disco Agnes

Ha.ha! Love this piece about your Ex, Steven. Great end lines as always.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Pleasure …..
Replies: 6
Views: 5549

Re: Pleasure …..

I´m all pleasured up after this sensual gem, Stella.
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 23, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dream-catchers
Replies: 9
Views: 7908

Re: Dream-catchers

Well I´m certainly pleased I caught this dream of a poem, Stella. Keep working on Joseph.lol
by Tom Balch
Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Spring
Replies: 6
Views: 6093

Spring

Soft morning sunshine seems much warmer now
as Pastel coloured flowers take their bow,
the Rainy days are scarce and getting few
skies Indigo tones changing grey to blue,
as the New season starts to rearrange
showing Glimpses of a summertime change.
by Tom Balch
Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:30 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bunch Of Bankers
Replies: 4
Views: 5635

Re: Bunch Of Bankers

Nearly a perfect title for this one, Steven. I can loan you a "W" should you need one and I don´t mean Wunch! Great write my friend.
by Tom Balch
Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Humble Homes
Replies: 5
Views: 5952

Humble Homes

Now I was born in Portsmouth Pompey to us kids our playground was the bombsites filled with rubble and with bricks, just off Queen Street we was living not far from the docks opposite the barracks where Royal Marine bands marched the blocks. We had no toys cos money was short in those days just aft...
by Tom Balch
Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: To Love
Replies: 0
Views: 13860

Re: To Love

A lovely piece to true love, Brian.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:40 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Just For Fun :)
Replies: 6
Views: 6236

Just For Fun :)

I have a little metal tin and I keep it in a draw it´s filled with memories from the past, and d´ya know what, to the top it´s nearly full; I´ve got the ticket from the cinema where we sat cuddling at the back, was it really fifty years ago, hard to believe is that; A receipt from Jones the jewelle...
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Puddle Dreams
Replies: 7
Views: 8347

Re: Puddle Dreams

A very clever and well thought out piece, Cindy.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: And So To Bed........(Erotic)
Replies: 4
Views: 4848

Re: And So To Bed........(Erotic)

Just fell off my chair laughing, Steven. Another fantastic fun filled write from the master of FUN!.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Entering Chapter Two
Replies: 0
Views: 13927

Re: Entering Chapter Two

This really is a lovely write, Brian.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Happiness!
Replies: 5
Views: 5686

Re: Happiness!

Very true, Ramesh.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Walks
Replies: 6
Views: 7039

Re: She Walks

A beautifully penned piece leaving the reader wanting for it to go on and on, Cindy. Loved it.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: SUCCESS.
Replies: 6
Views: 5875

Re: SUCCESS.

Beautiful imagery throughout this springtime gem of a poem, Fay. Loved it.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Changes... short piece of prose poetry
Replies: 9
Views: 6977

Re: Changes... short piece of prose poetry

Short, but Oh so beautifully written, Stella.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: When Eternity Calls
Replies: 7
Views: 6846

Re: When Eternity Calls

This is very well done, Joseph. The end line says it all.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Vegetarian Dinner Party
Replies: 8
Views: 8441

Re: The Vegetarian Dinner Party

A wonderfully penned sequence, Karin and the best menu I´ve read ever.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Waves and Whisky Quatern
Replies: 6
Views: 6287

Re: Waves and Whisky Quatern

A well crafted and lovely piece, much enjoyed.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Brook of Words
Replies: 6
Views: 6053

Re: A Brook of Words

Great rhyme and flow, Denys.
by Tom Balch
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Clean and A Fresh Start
Replies: 4
Views: 4470

Re: 2015 - Clean and A Fresh Start

Consider this weaken heart warmed, Seema.

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