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by Tom Balch
Wed Jun 17, 2015 5:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Authors Apprentice
Replies: 3
Views: 5003

Re: The Authors Apprentice

A man and his shed! I know what you´re going through mate. All joking aside this is a fantastic piece, well crafted, well rhymed and so wonderfully penned, Steven. Great poetry my friend. Now back to the joking... a poem for you. Flat Pack Shed I´ll not pretend for one minute that it´s been easy, in...
by Tom Balch
Tue Jun 16, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 4
Views: 15525

Re: Hello Everyone

Hi SR, lovely to see you here, a warm welcome to you.
by Tom Balch
Tue Jun 16, 2015 8:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Sign Above
Replies: 2
Views: 4021

The Sign Above

I saw the sign in pastel shades telling me that I should never stop the dreaming I should keep dreaming till I die. So I crossed the cusp that separates real life from the dreams and floated off to distant lands where nothing´s what it seems. I will not say of what I found I´ll just bathe in all it...
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Almost Unseen.
Replies: 9
Views: 8394

Re: Almost Unseen.

How wonderful for both you and Tessa to walk along such a beautiful coastline. A lovely poem , Fay.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Replies: 12
Views: 13161

Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE

Tree - Mendous poem , Karin . Wonderful imagery throughout, love the line " Their pairing fated by the source above".
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Maidens
Replies: 9
Views: 8037

Re: Summer Maidens

Beautiful images you paint for us, Stella.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Thrashed
Replies: 5
Views: 5775

Re: Thrashed

As it was and as it should still be, me thinks. A well rhymed and well crafted poem, Steven.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Friend.
Replies: 6
Views: 6587

Re: My Friend.

Aw! how lovely is Tessa. A lovely poem indeed, Fay.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The wait - a spontaneous write
Replies: 7
Views: 7292

Re: The wait - a spontaneous write

I hope the rains come soon, Sandra. Nice write.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shadow on the Wall
Replies: 10
Views: 8024

Re: Shadow on the Wall

A beautiful, albeit a sad piece well penned.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: she told me this last night
Replies: 7
Views: 7430

Re: she told me this last night

A beautiful from the heart write.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - A Dose Of Reality
Replies: 6
Views: 5189

Re: 2015 - A Dose Of Reality

A great creed for a good life, Seema.
by Tom Balch
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:33 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: These Precious Things-Sonnet
Replies: 4
Views: 5997

Re: These Precious Things-Sonnet

A very meaningful piece and well crafted sonnet, Joseph.
by Tom Balch
Sat Jun 13, 2015 7:43 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Orphans
Replies: 4
Views: 5299

Orphans

There´s a barrow full of babies, eight in every load orphans of the jungle being taken down the road. They watched their mothers being slaughtered hacked to pieces by the men who do it for the money time and time again; Sixteen sad and worried eyes stare out with vacant gaze as they are taken to th...
by Tom Balch
Thu Jun 04, 2015 12:35 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Talking with my Builder
Replies: 4
Views: 5523

Talking with my Builder

Está más fresco en las mañanas así que vamos a empezar a las siete, OK?

OK ! , Seven in the morning, you´re having a laugh mate.

Mañana será muy caliente, es mejor comenzar temprano,

For you maybe.

[i]Berry good, seben is perfecto, no?


Si, seben is perfecto...
[/i]
by Tom Balch
Mon May 18, 2015 9:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Flaming Railings
Replies: 2
Views: 4126

Flaming Railings

I had to cut the railings that circumnavigate the pool making way for all the new walls and I used my favourite tool, 'twas my trusty angle grinder and boy the sparks did fly until they caught my tee shirt and I began to fry. Throwing down the angle grinder my shirt went up in flames I ripped i...
by Tom Balch
Sun May 10, 2015 5:34 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: He Laughed So Loud
Replies: 7
Views: 6923

He Laughed So Loud

Eighty three he was when the circulation stopped in his right leg, “It will have to come off” they said. He had had a crap year really, lost his wife of fifty seven years to cancer, now this. He lying up in bed and me sat in the chair, ward four, talking about how it is all going to be all right an...
by Tom Balch
Fri May 08, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Time of Day (pentaiku poem)
Replies: 8
Views: 7256

Re: My Time of Day (pentaiku poem)

This is absolutely beautiful, Stella. Exactly how I feel the form should be and the end lines to the answers rhyme perfectly. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful poem. You should be huffing on nails and rubbing them on shirt. Love it so much.
by Tom Balch
Tue May 05, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Knocking and Knackered
Replies: 4
Views: 5106

Knocking and Knackered

I´m knocking down the kitchen It´s coming down today, I´ve disconnected the electrics I thought it best to start that way. I´ve rerouted all the water pipes taken out the window frame, I´m full of cuts and bruises head to toe I´m racked with pain. I´ve removed all screws and fittings I´m sure there...
by Tom Balch
Fri May 01, 2015 6:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Farewell to Pater
Replies: 8
Views: 7758

Re: Farewell to Pater

Wow! This one brought a tear. Digging up memories of my dear old dad going on his merry way. I suppose that is what poetry is for. Kudos, Steven for this from the heart write. "Betwixt wake and careworn sleep" know this feeling well, great writing my friend.
by Tom Balch
Fri May 01, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On Being Told
Replies: 6
Views: 5962

On Being Told

When that incoming tide of emotion stops you dead in the tracks that you start, hair tingling shivers and eye clouding tears are just signs that you´re falling apart. That sledgehammer pounding hard in your heart, the thumping that sounds in your mind, shows that the floods are waiting to start wit...
by Tom Balch
Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: How Can It Be (a Trijan Refrain)
Replies: 8
Views: 9645

Re: How Can It Be (a Trijan Refrain)

Wonderful poetry, Cindy and this form suites the piece perfectly.
by Tom Balch
Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Finding Me
Replies: 5
Views: 5059

Re: Finding Me

The pain in this piece hits the reader hard, Stella. Love the line "forbidden tears then stain my pillow" makes the poem perfect.
by Tom Balch
Thu Apr 30, 2015 5:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Stirk Penning
Replies: 6
Views: 6325

Stirk Penning

[size=150] It´s not just his humour well actually, yeah it is, but it´s also his intelligent and astute way of looking at the world and it´s problems, he never fails to hit the target with wit and wonderful wordsmithary, I have always admired his work, but not for one minute do I believe that he is...
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Day's Edge.
Replies: 2
Views: 3897

Re: Day's Edge.

You write beautifully , Fay about this wonderful time of the year. Loved it to bits.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Daughters Are A Blessing
Replies: 4
Views: 4316

Re: 2015 - Daughters Are A Blessing

A lovely write indeed, Seema.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:12 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Nanny is a Bitch
Replies: 2
Views: 3720

Re: Nanny is a Bitch

Agree with your every word, Steven. Looking at all the MP's involved matters not who gets in, signing the forms looks like the best option, lol. Great write mate.
by Tom Balch
Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Days of Mine
Replies: 3
Views: 4247

Days of Mine

Those days of No! Serious can wait I´m young don’t care having fun, those days of flowers San Francisco. Those days of Beatles and of Stones Dylan protesting the killing the bomb, with acoustic Beaz not conforming. Those days of flairs, hair, circled specs, Vietnam Napalm and the Eagle landed, thos...
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On a loss felt more and more
Replies: 8
Views: 7063

Re: On a loss felt more and more

A beautifully and very sad piece, Richard. The form is just perfect for this poem.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - She is the One
Replies: 2
Views: 1943

Re: 2015 - She is the One

Yes, a beautiful tribute indeed, Seema.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Forget-Me-Not Two Words
Replies: 11
Views: 12452

Re: The Forget-Me-Not Two Words

This is far, far too beautiful a write, Karin . Loved it.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Laid Bare
Replies: 7
Views: 6109

Re: Laid Bare

A beautifully penned and very sensual poem, Stella. Love the closing lines.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Making for the Way Stone
Replies: 8
Views: 7358

Making for the Way Stone

Crystal clear the water runs around the rocks midstream, reflected sunlight dances bright as in some kaleidoscopic dream. Chunks of wool hang on fences rising high up in the hills, floating on the thermal winds hawks are seeking out their kills. The track winds upwards to the peak telling nature´s ...
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Still-Near.
Replies: 5
Views: 5472

Re: The Still-Near.

Love this beautifully sad piece, Fay. From the heart penning.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cereal Dater
Replies: 5
Views: 5235

Re: Cereal Dater

Crunchy nuts are on the way me thinks, great fun write, Steven.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: This Space
Replies: 5
Views: 5069

Re: This Space

A really lovely ramble , Stella. Me thinks your muse is still very much with you.
by Tom Balch
Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Maiden ~ sonnet
Replies: 5
Views: 4857

Re: Summer Maiden ~ sonnet

A summer maiden indeed, beautiful imagery throughout this lovely sonnet, Stella. Love the "Her petals lay on silken sheets of green
a perfect boudoir for a lover’s tryst" absolutely beautiful.
by Tom Balch
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: All Shook Up Instant Attraction Chemistry
Replies: 8
Views: 8890

Re: All Shook Up Instant Attraction Chemistry

What a delight this poem is, Karin. Foot tapping stanzas I shall read over again. Loved it.
by Tom Balch
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Robin
Replies: 5
Views: 4632

Re: Robin

Picture and poem are perfect, Stella. A beautiful piece to the "Scruffy" little Robin... loved it.
by Tom Balch
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Tell Us.
Replies: 6
Views: 6090

Re: Tell Us.

A wonderful tribute to the so often forgotten, Fay. A brilliantly penned poem indeed.
by Tom Balch
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If Only In My Heart
Replies: 10
Views: 10409

Re: If Only In My Heart

A really wonderful piece about a wonderful place to be, Cindy. Very much enjoyed.
by Tom Balch
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:45 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Ode To Death
Replies: 7
Views: 6765

Re: Ode To Death

A wonderful look at death in this well penned ode, Joseph. Certainly one to get the reader thinking.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sunset Dessert
Replies: 6
Views: 6027

Sunset Dessert

I thought that the day
could not get any better
but when I started
tucking into
the chilled Lychees
and vanilla ice cream
sat on the terrace
watching a golden
sunset... well,

it just got better.
by Tom Balch
Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Elusive Love
Replies: 6
Views: 5909

Re: Elusive Love

Beautifully done as always, Joseph.
by Tom Balch
Tue Apr 14, 2015 3:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sweeter Than the Guns
Replies: 6
Views: 5557

Sweeter Than the Guns

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3002/3281794360_e289b14050_s.jpg 1914-18 British chemical warfare, Avonmouth by brizzle born and bred , on Flickr How are you feeling, has the pain now gone? “It´s not too bad now I just hope to see again when these are removed” And are you still having bad dreams at ...
by Tom Balch
Sun Apr 12, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Thoughts on Your Leaving
Replies: 7
Views: 5923

Re: Thoughts on Your Leaving

Deeply touching and so very sad, Stella. Yes the tears are cleansing.
by Tom Balch
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: For All It´s Worth
Replies: 4
Views: 5133

For All It´s Worth

When all is said and all is done and the dust has settled at last the only way is forward now so no looking back at the past. You´ve taken it for all it´s worth you wasted so much precious time the past cannot be changed my friend so leave it, things will turn out fine. When all is said and all is ...
by Tom Balch
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dave Macaroon and Edmund Millimetre
Replies: 6
Views: 5520

Re: Dave Macaroon and Edmund Millimetre

Can only agree with your every word, Steven. If only they could be as honest as you.
by Tom Balch
Sun Apr 12, 2015 11:20 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Swedish Birthday Party In Australia
Replies: 7
Views: 7419

Re: Swedish Birthday Party In Australia

I read this beautiful piece while listening to the music and I must say how perfectly it all came together, Karin. Thank you.
by Tom Balch
Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Response to Stellas Response...
Replies: 3
Views: 4572

My Response to Stellas Response...

I shall never curse that wonderful verse
that you penned so right on that dark Tuesday night
the words seemed to shine, so much better than mine,
all things apart it´s a true work of art...

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