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by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Is Just A Lady
Replies: 5
Views: 5350

Re: She Is Just A Lady

A great tribute to women Joseph....well written
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: On A Winter Day
Replies: 4
Views: 4924

Re: On A Winter Day

A magical write... I wish the ice palace ball did not have to be cancelled....
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Anticipation.
Replies: 4
Views: 5521

Re: Anticipation.

Another beautiful poem on the Cornish coastline... Just lovely Fay
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: WINTER SHOWS HER FACE
Replies: 4
Views: 5765

Re: WINTER SHOWS HER FACE

I can almost feel the winter cold after reading this beautiful poem... Great to read your beautiful poetry again Pat.. Happy New Year to you.
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Joys of Tomorrow
Replies: 3
Views: 4498

Re: Joys of Tomorrow

An inspiring write Seema.
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:36 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Senryu As We Move Though Life
Replies: 4
Views: 5133

Re: Senryu As We Move Though Life

Truly we have to soar above it Dorothy...
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Silence
Replies: 7
Views: 8186

Re: Silence

Thank you Cindy for this beautiful poem... You reflect my thoughts exactly on the subject of silence...
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:35 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Silence
Replies: 7
Views: 8186

Re: Silence

Thank you Cindy for this beautiful poem... You reflect my thoughts exactly on the subject of silence...
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Winter’s Chill
Replies: 2
Views: 3486

Re: Winter’s Chill

Excellent imagery Stella.. I particularly loved marshmallow pillows..
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Insightful Poetry!
Replies: 4
Views: 5240

Re: Insightful Poetry!

Very true Ramesh....
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Jan 04, 2015 2:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A letter to Mom
Replies: 7
Views: 6309

A letter to Mom

A letter from a young girl to her Mother - a single parent ********************************************* Mom, I do realise, that I have not been The ideal daughter at age seventeen. I often threw tantrums and yelled at you, I may have even thrown a shoe or two. I've left dinners untouched, been diff...
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:01 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Polished Poet
Replies: 8
Views: 6521

Re: The Polished Poet

Wow Steven ...you never disappoint loved the witty ending
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Love To Last
Replies: 4
Views: 5352

Re: A Love To Last

A touching write Joseph... I agree with Stella true love never dies it lives forever
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:55 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Heartbeats….
Replies: 7
Views: 6084

Re: Heartbeats….

Triple AAA... For this beautiful nostalgic write Stella.. A memorable write
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:53 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Let It Snow!
Replies: 4
Views: 5371

Re: Let It Snow!

Such a sweet write Nishu, you had me humming - "Let it snow" too!
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:51 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Think I'll Write A Happy Poem
Replies: 3
Views: 4708

Re: I Think I'll Write A Happy Poem

A unique love poem.. Happy it is! Enjoyed the write Dorothy
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:49 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shall We ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6658

Re: Shall We ?

Loved this imaginative write Fay and the illustration chosen could not have been better.. Seriously this is one of your best..loved it! :D
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 30, 2014 2:46 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Winter at last in Mumbai
Replies: 5
Views: 5536

Winter at last in Mumbai

Winter slipped in stealthily, But no one is complaining. In fact they're all quite relieved. October's heat had stalked us, Right through November, leaving The city hot and humid. With the mercury dipping, Mufflers make an appearance. The homeless warm their cold hands, Over flames along the side wa...
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 24, 2014 7:17 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Snow Kissed ~ senryu
Replies: 4
Views: 4804

Re: Snow Kissed ~ senryu

Cute and cheeky - liked this sen Stella
by Sandra Martyres
Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Sweet Blush of Morning
Replies: 5
Views: 5196

Re: The Sweet Blush of Morning

A captivating title that caught my imagination Stella...and the poem itself is perfect..the beauty of dawn is captured with finesse
by Sandra Martyres
Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Believe
Replies: 5
Views: 6905

Re: Believe

A beautifully expressed write....on belief
by Sandra Martyres
Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:44 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Goodbye dear friend....
Replies: 7
Views: 6441

Goodbye dear friend....

A dear friend who had been suffering for the past year passed away an hour ago - We watched her struggle ... ************************************************************************** She fought her war with death with bravery. Scorning each time it raised its ugly face. In her heart, there was not ...
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: For Karin Anderson - Happy Birthday
Replies: 5
Views: 4584

For Karin Anderson - Happy Birthday

A spontaneous write - Please join me in wishing our poet friend Karin for her birthday which falls on the 21st of December *************************************************************** Birthdays come but once a year - A time to wish, A time to remember, All our dear friends Living miles away. Kari...
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Dec 14, 2014 8:10 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 4885

Re: Christmas

The twist at the end made me smile too... You sure have been generous in ordering so many bottles of wine, whiskey etc.. So I have to agree with Fay's comment Tom...
by Sandra Martyres
Thu Dec 11, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Honest Lyrebird (Alouette Poem)
Replies: 4
Views: 6481

Re: Honest Lyrebird (Alouette Poem)

Liked this alouette poem on the Lyrebird Karin... You make him sound so sweet..
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 10, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A hooked nose - haibun
Replies: 1
Views: 3077

A hooked nose - haibun

She is losing count of the number of visits she has made to beauticians and cosmetic surgeons to get that "perfectly sculpted face" look. She believes that she was born with a disadvantage - a hooked nose. Many a skilful hand has tried to blunt the hook with varying degrees of success, but...
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Outside of Time.
Replies: 5
Views: 5415

Re: Outside of Time.

A romantic write with a difference ... Very creative and imaginative Fay..
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:58 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Oops and Dash
Replies: 4
Views: 5401

Re: Oops and Dash

I am enjoying this OOps series of yours...a nice fun write
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:57 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Night Light
Replies: 4
Views: 5327

Re: Night Light

The perfect write on the winter moon... I was admiring her early this moring before sunrise..
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 10, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Storm - Haibun
Replies: 2
Views: 3253

The Storm - Haibun

He sits in his sprawling penthouse overlooking the ocean. A terrible storm has hit the region, with 4 metre tall waves lashing the shore accompanied by gusty winds and heavy rainfall. He wonders when it will be safe for him to leave home and walk the streets again. For the time being that looks like...
by Sandra Martyres
Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:33 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dickie Sparrow’s Christmas (no:21 in series)
Replies: 6
Views: 5911

Re: Dickie Sparrow’s Christmas (no:21 in series)

Such a cute write Stella... It's wonderful to see Dickie and friends enjoying Christmas.
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Dec 07, 2014 6:01 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Oops and Tablecloth
Replies: 6
Views: 6702

Re: Oops and Tablecloth

Truly a cute poem.. OOps is quite a character!
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If I Could Name It
Replies: 4
Views: 7402

Re: If I Could Name It

Get well soon Cindy, loved your poem and the touch of humour. I having been suffering from acute brain fog minus the cold, so I know exactly what you mean!
by Sandra Martyres
Sun Dec 07, 2014 5:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Chill in the Air
Replies: 4
Views: 5168

Re: A Chill in the Air

I love the soft ending to this lovely piece on the December chilly air..
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Dec 05, 2014 1:39 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: After All
Replies: 4
Views: 5904

Re: After All

What a lovely thought Tom, indeed we will miss all those who left us this year..what better time than Christmas to raise a toast to them .... Recalling all the good times spent together...
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 03, 2014 7:35 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Children's Party Limericks
Replies: 10
Views: 9979

Re: Children's Party Limericks

You made me smile Karin with these entertaining limericks.. Delightfully imaginative
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:47 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shall We ?
Replies: 6
Views: 6658

Re: Shall We ?

Wow Fay, I loved this imaginative piece.. Some unforgettable phrases like .. Causing a stir at wordy breakfast & pluck intensity from the air. This is poetry at its best!
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:08 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haibun - Back to the Pavillion
Replies: 5
Views: 5499

Haibun - Back to the Pavillion

After working five years in a plush office on a plush salary, brushing shoulders with the rich and famous he is suddenly deprived of all these luxuries. The company downs its shutters with no prior warning. Not wanting to remain idle at home, he rolls up his sleeves, dons simple clothes again and he...
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:37 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetry don't sell
Replies: 6
Views: 6354

Re: Poetry don't sell

A delightful read welcometo just for you poetry.
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:33 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Black Mascara Tears
Replies: 6
Views: 7074

Re: Black Mascara Tears

A touching write... Liked the black mascara tears
by Sandra Martyres
Wed Dec 03, 2014 4:30 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Last Night Home Tomorrow
Replies: 10
Views: 8846

Re: Last Night Home Tomorrow

Loved this romantic write Tom... The imagerycreated is hard to beat.. Beatiful penning.
by Sandra Martyres
Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:50 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Little Green Blanket - haibun
Replies: 5
Views: 5395

Re: The Little Green Blanket - haibun

A huge thank you Karin- you made my day. Being my first attempt at a haibun, I was worried.
by Sandra Martyres
Sat Nov 29, 2014 2:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Little Green Blanket - haibun
Replies: 5
Views: 5395

The Little Green Blanket - haibun

Haibun As a child,I recall having a small green blanket without which I could not sleep. Every night, I'd curl up under this worn out but soft piece of woollen cloth, suck my thumb and gradually sink into the dreamworld of children. My parents believed that if they could part me from the green blank...
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:54 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Extrapolate :cool word
Replies: 3
Views: 6171

Re: Extrapolate :cool word

We use this word extensively in my profession.. But you are right in advising caution
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:52 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Brush and Bow
Replies: 5
Views: 5804

Re: Brush and Bow

The artist and the musician in perfect sync... Such a beautiful poem TOM.. You made my day..i am a great fan of Monet's work
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Nov 28, 2014 2:17 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Leave It.
Replies: 3
Views: 4677

Re: Leave It.

You take poetry to another level Fay.. The closing lines are pwerful and a the perfect ending to this piece.
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Grandfather Mountain
Replies: 4
Views: 7374

Re: Grandfather Mountain

Excellent use of the grandfather metaphor in this poem...tfs Cindy
by Sandra Martyres
Fri Nov 28, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Bittersweet Valentine (a Sonnet)
Replies: 5
Views: 6714

Re: Bittersweet Valentine (a Sonnet)

The bitter-sweet memories of first love well captured in this poem Karin... There are many memorable lines too.. I particularly liked the closing lines
by Sandra Martyres
Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Secret Garden
Replies: 5
Views: 5581

Re: A Secret Garden

Beautifully writen Stella.. Your imagery and the selected picture are perfect
by Sandra Martyres
Thu Nov 27, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Modern haiku - prompt Wedding
Replies: 4
Views: 5331

Modern haiku - prompt Wedding

almond icing at last -
bride's mother hugs
the matchmaker


mass weddings -
the wrong bride appears
at his side


wedding reception -
gatecrashers outnumber
The guests

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