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by Fay Slimm
Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:16 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: After All
Replies: 4
Views: 5938

Re: After All

Tom your warm heart shows through this poetic tribute to the loved ones we have recently lost. A sharing of good times has arrived with this season and thanks for the good advice not to forget of what Christmas reminds us.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: As Never Before.
Replies: 4
Views: 5896

As Never Before.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8510/8499777330_64e0d6303e_n.jpg Wafting in breeze of past scented summers the breath of our passion spent then drifts over my every sensual memory, felt as never before or again . The thrill we sensed in each other's desire wove vivid patterns staying only a whil...
by Fay Slimm
Thu Dec 04, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Last Night Home Tomorrow
Replies: 10
Views: 8879

Re: Last Night Home Tomorrow

This one got me near tears with its beguiling appeal Tom - a lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Dec 04, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Children's Party Limericks
Replies: 10
Views: 10158

Re: Children's Party Limericks

The swing in this ditty brings me a big grin - bless you dear Karin for penning such fun with imagination is second to none . A lovely first read of my day so sending you hugs from Fay xxxx
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:40 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetry don't sell
Replies: 6
Views: 6368

Re: Poetry don't sell

Ah - welcome Denys to Poetry For You - -so good to see you posting here on this friendly site - A really amusing piece of wise fantasy with lots of smiles and nods of the head from yours truly -- I do agree that poetry books do not seem to have the following today that they deserve but am sure good ...
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: All in Vain
Replies: 4
Views: 5639

Re: All in Vain

Ah - I just love the clever flow to this poem - your rhyming gives style to the read and the message contained in the lines is so needed - - hiding away is not going to pay any dividends at all. Facing reality and then moving on is the answer dear friend. A great read.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Me and my Shadow
Replies: 6
Views: 6477

Re: Me and my Shadow

Top marks for the flowing wit in this clever rhyme - a pleasure to read and to savour the smile - - thanks Stella for sharing and hugs for the brightness it brought to my day.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shall We ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6689

Shall We ?

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8514158893_04b6a3756d_n.jpg Shall we pluck intensity from the air and coil it into ethereal letters with sheets of white canvas where awaits our love-ballads or fiery laments with Museful meaning and sharpened pen ? Shall we take poetic flight, you and I ? Untrie...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sweet Talk
Replies: 5
Views: 7356

Re: Sweet Talk

That fresh and quirky look to a poem is just what we need - welcome to Just For You poetry site sweet friend.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 29, 2014 10:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sweet Talk
Replies: 5
Views: 7356

Re: Sweet Talk

That fresh and quirky look to a poem is just what we need - welcome to Just For You poetry site sweet friend.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:05 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Brush and Bow
Replies: 5
Views: 5836

Re: Brush and Bow

Melding art with poetry in this brush and bow magic makes a read of sheer delight Tom. Top drawer writing.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Nov 28, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Who Dares.
Replies: 3
Views: 4730

Who Dares.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5530/9201301025_ca648688f0_n.jpg Hushed and hydrated, Water-wet otters, Timorous creatures, Dissension dislike. Hostile approaches, Raising reactions. Daring offensives Unnerving the pike. Opposing behaviour Self-will underpins. Courage in warfare Means he who dares ....
by Fay Slimm
Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bittersweet Valentine (a Sonnet)
Replies: 5
Views: 6873

Re: Bittersweet Valentine (a Sonnet)

A wonderfully romantic Valentine sonnet with some inspiring phrases - - an enchanting read Karin and thank you for sharing it.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Nov 26, 2014 10:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Leave It.
Replies: 3
Views: 4703

Leave It.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2602/3973585048_e31e4b72e4_n.jpg Diamond hard with sharp and bladey edge, at each lunge danger-goads thrust that become inwardly septic. As passion twists its fiery words serrated steel undertakes to bring by vicious will each shaking victim to knees. Anger achieves b...
by Fay Slimm
Tue Nov 25, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grandfather Mountain
Replies: 4
Views: 7548

Re: Grandfather Mountain

A story which uses metaphor and personification to perfection - a read to mull over again Cindy - mountains are grandfathers and care for many but perhaps some take danger too far. Such an interesting poem and thanks for sharing.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Back in Delhi
Replies: 2
Views: 3908

Re: Back in Delhi

How interesting you make that trip around Delhi to buy souvenirs from the many street traders. A sheer delight to read your work Sandra and how well you bring to life the daily pursuits many like me will never see. Another great read and already looking forward to an account of your next trip. Thank...
by Fay Slimm
Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: loving Touches ~ stellanette
Replies: 3
Views: 4628

Re: loving Touches ~ stellanette

One of your best and lovliest Stellanettes - - a pleasure to read your work Stella.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dream-Makers
Replies: 2
Views: 4165

Dream-Makers

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8577452147_62a1002863_n.jpg Rolling thunderously into Now's sight yesterday's dreams wrap themselves tightly around wary minds, casting more binding they might latch onto tomorrow and discharge passing dynamics. Dreams however refuse to yield their first ...
by Fay Slimm
Fri Nov 21, 2014 10:24 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: ELSEWHERE.
Replies: 2
Views: 4165

ELSEWHERE.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2586/4241265481_c3dc21f1e8_n.jpg For a recently deceased poet-friend's wife and family. As each birth into earth-time comes to an end grieve not for long at that bed or graveside. Friend do not sorely weep but understand souls find there a freedom no longer here. ...
by Fay Slimm
Wed Nov 19, 2014 11:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Absence (A Mirror Oddquain)
Replies: 4
Views: 7883

Re: Absence (A Mirror Oddquain)

A dream of a read Karin dear friend - your garden child poem shines with delightful lines - - pure sweet-smelling vision of magic. Thank you for sharing it.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: SEIZING NOW.
Replies: 1
Views: 3033

SEIZING NOW.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1182/1302740982_e92a7640f7_n.jpg Our written past we darken when in looking back we search for its worded errors which turn on the many. Our day-bed of rest is wasted by rephrasing each gone attempt to communicate ourselves either for or against. But waking we can sei...
by Fay Slimm
Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Eau De Cologne Spring
Replies: 7
Views: 8177

Re: Eau De Cologne Spring

Full of the most romantic interludes - your words dance the page with divinest of metaphor - a great form by a sensational writer - thank you dear Karin for this inspiring Sonnet.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:11 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: So What?
Replies: 5
Views: 5404

Re: So What?

I love the power in this short assertion of self-respect. A delightfully inspiring read Nishu
by Fay Slimm
Mon Nov 17, 2014 10:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Day's Edge.
Replies: 2
Views: 3303

Day's Edge.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3714/12523140575_84a3d46c61_n.jpg Stars like sparks splutter to bed as birds catch fire. Smut-red lips of sultry sun kiss mouldering night and in dawn's shimmering light greet lightening sky. Throat of thrush flintily strikes other minds as incite to fly for edge ...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:37 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: FIRST LOVE
Replies: 6
Views: 5677

FIRST LOVE

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3015/2580818837_845799596c_n.jpg When she tasted the unbreathed air away from girlhood's shallow stream then it was she pinned up her hair laced in her waist and saw meaning in catching attention with breast held high and eyes full of secrets. But the boy covered ...
by Fay Slimm
Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Just For You
Replies: 6
Views: 6278

Re: Just For You

Ha ha - I love the wit in this write Tom - - and you will writing for a long time to come yet my poet-friend so no talk of laying down that pen. A lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Modern - haiku/ senryu prompt: White
Replies: 7
Views: 6880

Re: Modern - haiku/ senryu prompt: White

White and quite lovely these modern haikus dear SAndra - they seem so easy from your informed pen - I am in awe.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Looking Down
Replies: 2
Views: 2809

Re: Looking Down

A poem we all need to take on board as sometimes this happens when we least know we are doing it - -looking down only shows us the mud and no sky. An informative read and thank you for posting it dear Stella.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Faith's Song
Replies: 2
Views: 3265

Re: Faith's Song

This is giving the onus for love and loyalty into God's hands in a wonderful show of faith dear Seema - - an inspiring read.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Then
Replies: 4
Views: 5542

Then

] https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8002/7225195026_c18493c83f_n.jpg Oh if ever blessing stalked a late dawn, brought to each morning excess beauty, made clandestine contact exciting news, sought all chances for feeling reborn, Oh if ever lovers coveted bliss, lived for hearing soul-mate voicemail emb...
by Fay Slimm
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: God's Magical Hands
Replies: 3
Views: 4219

Re: God's Magical Hands

A lovely reminder to be grateful for the sunshine and comfort God brings into our lives - - a delightful read Seema.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Nov 11, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Read Rightly.
Replies: 3
Views: 4710

Read Rightly.

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/60/275166862_8eeb487d1f_n.jpg War when long and drawn out throws its challenge of thorns to fighters caught up in sharing foes, wounds and more for a victory cry. Men start to forget who spilt first blood, who began the shooting of hate into guiltless bodies when fill...
by Fay Slimm
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Remembrance ~ tanka form
Replies: 4
Views: 4866

Re: In Remembrance ~ tanka form

A needed reminder at this special time Stella and so touchingly written. Those who fell we must remember and pray for peace to commemorate their sacrifice.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: WAR CRY.
Replies: 3
Views: 5161

WAR CRY.

Fortune or choice deemed as soldiers brave lads, who from some woman's love went fast into war. Devotion to orders meant them duly imposing strict battle rules no young man had heard of before. A bright self esteem was taught as first need, so though wet behind ears they donned uniformed pride. Hono...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Question
Replies: 4
Views: 6501

Re: The Question

Great read Jess - -full of reasons to ignore the last question - when we have tasted the good life together we never need fear where we are going henceforth.... a poem for poets is this little gem.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:21 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You Never Knew
Replies: 5
Views: 5982

Re: You Never Knew

A cry which tears at the heartstrings Lynda - how things would have been we never know - but we can dream when life deals us no-go. A wistful write with your usual honesty my dear friend. Thanks for sharing.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: All Wrapped Up
Replies: 4
Views: 7236

Re: All Wrapped Up

Lovely introduction to that fairy-tale Lady - and what a sweet ending - a real pleasure to read your work again Karin and look forward to more of your gems here on this friendly site.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:15 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Meadow Flowers
Replies: 6
Views: 7589

Re: Meadow Flowers

The scene your pen paints in this touching poem will stay long after the read Tom - - a guide into light by daisies - a stunning image ant thank you for posting - -welcome too to this friendly site Tom - so pleased to see you have joined JustForYou Poetry.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.
Replies: 12
Views: 10737

Re: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.

Thank you Cindy for visiting and reading my poem about the sudden changes at sea - so pleased you found something of value within the verse. Delighted that you have joined this friendly site Cindy and look forward to reading your work here.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Nov 05, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Power of the Light of God
Replies: 2
Views: 4632

Re: Power of the Light of God

A beautiful prayer my friend - - God is surely waiting to bless all our efforts. Thank you for sharing this example of faith.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: BLISS
Replies: 3
Views: 5791

BLISS

https://farm7.staticflickr.com/6016/5951211547_bcd33ae18b.jpg Mayflowers opening to catch spring sunning. Dragonflies mating across warming water. You and I watching inflating frogs rumbling. Nature's love-making displays hunger's order. Yellowing king-cups invite midday spawning. Flirting birds si...
by Fay Slimm
Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bubble Wonder.
Replies: 3
Views: 5478

Re: Bubble Wonder.

Yes Stella - a miracle to lift our spirits is the humble bubble -- So glad you liked the little tribute I composed after seeing one rising to a fair height and giving me long enough to get a good look. Thank you for your encouraging comment.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Oct 31, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bubble Wonder.
Replies: 3
Views: 5478

Bubble Wonder.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4127/4979889705_300dd74633.jpg Swirling in oily rainbowing movement the bubble traps time, wraps beauty around eternity and vibrates in fluidity. In cell of restraint a soapy space-jailor encases creativity with fragile layer outside making globular skin for a while. ...
by Fay Slimm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.
Replies: 12
Views: 10737

Re: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.

Hi Nishu - - So good to know you enjoyed the poem called Come Light and that you have experienced living alongside the sea. It has always mesmerized me and I have written about its power so often. Thank you for your lovely comment and pleased to see you here on this lovely new site.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: THIS MISSING
Replies: 3
Views: 5309

Re: THIS MISSING

Thank you for reading and finding some value in this my latest posting dear Stella - - you are most kind and encouraging. It is good to see familiar poets joining this lovely poetry site - we will look forward to its sure success.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Mind your language, English, Vinglish, Hinglish
Replies: 6
Views: 6124

Re: Mind your language, English, Vinglish, Hinglish

Welcme indeed dear Nishu to this friendly site and how good to smile at your cleverly written poem on language which world over makes its own way into cultures. Thank you for sharing and hope to read more of your well-crafted work soon. Hugs from Fay xx
by Fay Slimm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 2:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.
Replies: 12
Views: 10737

Re: COME LIGHT - - by Fay Slimm.

Ah - how good to see you here David - a lovely friendly site and one which we can trust holds nothing but welcome. I look forward to reading some of you work here my friend and a big Welcome indeed.......... from Fay
by Fay Slimm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:59 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Modern haiku - Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 5956

Re: Modern haiku - Fall

So good to see you posting here in this comfortable4 and friendly new site dear Sandra - I love the way this haiku captures that special moment so clearly in Fall.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: THIS MISSING
Replies: 3
Views: 5309

THIS MISSING

] https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3539/3380477308_2bb0795a22_q.jpg Oh body of winter's fierce discontent, you who wove those years of adventure by striding in pleasure's foreign continent. Oh skin of a spring-ago's wanton wish, you who delighted in new love's mystery by seeking thrills from another's...
by Fay Slimm
Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: TOUGH.
Replies: 1
Views: 3536

TOUGH.

] https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4062/4696419636_e48f08d497_n.jpg [ Iron-hard the half-shell of a once sporty sea-cavalier now finished and washed up on the beach beckons to me. Granite claw open as if eyeless gaze still saw passing fish and waited to pinch out life for crab does not release. Weapon...

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