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by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The wait - a spontaneous write
Replies: 7
Views: 7292

Re: The wait - a spontaneous write

Wonderful poetry Sandra. You are both a poet and
a storyteller. I do hope you have rain soon....
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Friend.
Replies: 6
Views: 6587

Re: My Friend.

Absolutely adorable. I like your pet one's Fay. I always feel
that having a pet is so enriching to life. It's been some time
since we had a pet, and you've got me a thinking.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:14 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Right Thing Will Come Along
Replies: 5
Views: 5742

Re: 2015 - Right Thing Will Come Along

So beautifully put...
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Almost Unseen.
Replies: 9
Views: 8394

Re: Almost Unseen.

Wonderful....simply wonderful. 'like moving shadows or milky
ruffles of cream' is my favourite line. Just one thing though
Faye...Does Vernon Kay know that you're out with her ??
xx
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Thought ~ sonnet
Replies: 8
Views: 7583

Re: In Thought ~ sonnet

I loved this Stella. I never follow much of a form. It is the
words I follow, and the way you capture the meandering
mind.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Shadow on the Wall
Replies: 10
Views: 8024

Re: Shadow on the Wall

Welcome SyberRose. This is a lovely piece of poetry. Your
imagery is a delight, and the balance of the lines is great.
The reader can experience the loneliness . Well Done.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - A Dose Of Reality
Replies: 6
Views: 5189

Re: 2015 - A Dose Of Reality

A poem full of wisdom and hope. I think this is
such an uplifting piece.Motivation can often be difficult,
but your words are so inspiring.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 7:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Waiting For You
Replies: 4
Views: 6565

Re: Waiting For You

I can feel the yearning and need within these lines. A
delightful piece of poetry Cindy . Loved the imagery.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Behind The Cloud
Replies: 11
Views: 9566

Re: Behind The Cloud

Powerful and inspiring, yet done in so few words.
Methinks you have an endless source of inspiration.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: These Precious Things-Sonnet
Replies: 4
Views: 5997

Re: These Precious Things-Sonnet

This is a fine piece of poetry Joseph. Powerful in
it's delivery, and with a meaningful message. I
mentioned the delivery because it has a kind of
'olde world' feel about it which is sadly fading into
the annals of history. Much enjoyed.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Maidens
Replies: 9
Views: 8037

Re: Summer Maidens

A sheer delight from beginning to end. The end verse
blending seamlessly into the first. Your portrayal and
imagery is superb here Stella.
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 16, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Sign Above
Replies: 2
Views: 4021

Re: The Sign Above

This is a wonderful little piece Tom. Wise advice.
I remember when I was at school. The teachers
said I never stopped dreaming...... I never did.Ha Ha
(Hope the buildings going ok)
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Thrashed
Replies: 5
Views: 5775

Thrashed

He once went to grammar school In sixties Merseyside Where masters wore the mortar boards And school kids ran to hide Where Masters chose a punishment Of any type preferred And kids were very soundly whipped And no one really cared He was beaten on the arse And backs of legs and hands And slippered ...
by stevenstirk
Tue Jun 02, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dick Head
Replies: 3
Views: 4742

Dick Head

I take injections for those who are scared Keep stutters for those who have speech that's impaired Make new hearing aids for those folk who are blind Then throw away bacon to salvage the rind I steal the froth off the working mans ale and stuff it in cushions before it goes stale I hang all my Chris...
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Successful Poet
Replies: 5
Views: 5599

Successful Poet

I wrote a book in 20 days and held the copyright Now I'll see if writing pays And if it's good...it might I advertised for 20 days To deadlines rather tight Critics really weren't amazed Or filled with fond delight Wait an extra 20 days A friend said " You are right Your book deserves the great...
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:18 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Apoplectic Poet
Replies: 2
Views: 4043

Apoplectic Poet

The apoplectic writer was kept inside a cage This literary fighter Could not control his rage His fame had lately traveled They said his scalp was red For if his plot unraveled His pen would stab his head He thrashed and punched the paper And as the rhymes came out He boiled his ink to vapour And ga...
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: There.
Replies: 4
Views: 5409

Re: There.

Wonderful. A dreams preparation for the black and white reality of day.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Wilderswill (Tanka)
Replies: 8
Views: 8189

Re: Wilderswill (Tanka)

A true delight Ken. Both picture and poem perfect
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You're The One I Want
Replies: 5
Views: 5401

Re: You're The One I Want

Wow...That was hot stuff indeed. A very well written piece.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before Winter
Replies: 9
Views: 11381

Re: Before Winter

Sensual, clever, brilliant. All words to describe this lovely work.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Look It's Snowing
Replies: 6
Views: 6292

Re: Haiku Look It's Snowing

A delightful Haiku
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cancer (haiku)
Replies: 5
Views: 6083

Re: Cancer (haiku)

Hi Ken . I'm so sorry to hear about this mate. Keep writing. It
is good for the state of mind. Take care and TFS.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Doing His Best.
Replies: 6
Views: 6357

Re: Doing His Best.

A lovely poem. What he wouldn't have given for another few hours
of macho sleep in wonderland. He He
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Replies: 12
Views: 13161

Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE

This is such an unusual poem. I love the diversity and the individual
way in which you perceive things . Much enjoyed both the read and
your perspective.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 5:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Forever Young (a Stellanette)
Replies: 6
Views: 8014

Re: Forever Young (a Stellanette)

This is undoubtably one of your best . A wonderful tribute to
Stella, and an absolutely delightful poem in its own right.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Enwomb
Replies: 6
Views: 6470

Re: Enwomb

I love the way in which you have written this piece. Full of
sadness and loss. Sometimes even the sunshine cannot
work her wonders on the human spirit.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 5:42 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Watching Butterflies ~ a Villanelle
Replies: 5
Views: 8829

Re: Watching Butterflies ~ a Villanelle

A lovely and clever villanelle . The subject is a delight as
is your imagery.
by stevenstirk
Sat May 23, 2015 5:40 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Consequence.
Replies: 4
Views: 5492

Re: Consequence.

A powerfully good write Fay. "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone".
I doubt then, that any would ever be cast.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 17, 2015 12:08 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Thuthan
Replies: 2
Views: 3789

Thuthan

We thpent thum time in Pathedena On our honeymoon Thuthan wath my bethteth lover I wath a baffoon I thtepped out of line quite quickly Now we are divorthed It'th my lithp thyee couldn't handle and dithlike of thporth Now I've met my truetht lover Thandra ith her name I've no doubt that thith Romanth...
by stevenstirk
Tue May 12, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Stink-ite
Replies: 4
Views: 5172

The Stink-ite

I once met a Stinkite Who was lately on the dole He caused contamination Of the upstairs toilet bowl And thus he sought employment On the same or similar terms And told me that his referees Were joint and several germs I asked the Stinkite if he'd work And use his expertise On other things that pong...
by stevenstirk
Mon May 11, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Proper Charlie
Replies: 6
Views: 6942

Re: A Proper Charlie

Stella, how lovely to find a like mind on this. Before I wrote this, I did
some research to see exactly what it is that he wears. If you do likewise,
you will be utterly amazed. He got one medal for attending a Jubilee
celebration when he was four. How awful???
by stevenstirk
Mon May 11, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: He Laughed So Loud
Replies: 7
Views: 6923

Re: He Laughed So Loud

A poignant and personal piece Tom. Thanks for sharing this. I
can really relate to the scenario that you describe.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Being A Mother Means
Replies: 4
Views: 3596

Re: 2015 - Being A Mother Means

A lovely celebration and praise of Motherhood.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Spring Scenes
Replies: 2
Views: 3737

Re: Spring Scenes

I do so enjoy your little spring walks
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Spring Morning in May
Replies: 2
Views: 3985

Re: A Spring Morning in May

A lovely uplifting piece
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Mother .......a haibun
Replies: 8
Views: 7001

Re: Mother .......a haibun

A lovely and intimate reflection which I much enjoyed Sandra.
TFS
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Old Man And His Dam
Replies: 5
Views: 6207

Re: Old Man And His Dam

This has fantastic balance and rhythm. The reader doesn't have to make the rhyme because it flows so well. I can relate to the "affinity" to earthly objects. I do such comparabilities all the time. One can often equate and compare their life 'span' with the changes to their surroundings an...
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Determination, Pondered
Replies: 6
Views: 6398

Re: A Determination, Pondered

This poem has a beautiful flow and a message to it. I like the
format you have used. The symbolism reminds me of a new
birth. The sort of poem to keep returning to.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Laid Bare
Replies: 7
Views: 6109

Re: Laid Bare

Wow ! Stella . This is such a lovely and succinct little poem.
A lovely romantic piece.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: DANCE
Replies: 7
Views: 6927

Re: DANCE

Delightful poem on dance, with a clever form.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Proper Charlie
Replies: 6
Views: 6942

A Proper Charlie

He stood erect and didn't bow On this our VE day A bead of sweat formed on his brow And on his temples...grey The medals pinned onto his chest Were weighty to extreme His honours proved he was the best And everyone did gleam Yet he had never been to war And never had to fight Had not been past his h...
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 12:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Time of Day (pentaiku poem)
Replies: 8
Views: 7256

Re: My Time of Day (pentaiku poem)

A delightful write in this comfy format. I agree with
Fays comment. My best time is bedtime after a few
Jack Daniels, and a pint of Guinness.
by stevenstirk
Sun May 10, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: SEEING THROUGH.
Replies: 4
Views: 5168

Re: SEEING THROUGH.

It is very important to opens one's mind . I find great
significance in your words Fay. It would lead to greater
tolerance of others. These days there seems to be an
even greater need to be tolerant. Having said that, I
think the world's in a bit of a state. Your imagery is,
as always, superb.
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Bigites and the Massiveites
Replies: 4
Views: 5315

The Bigites and the Massiveites

The Bigites met the Largeites At the gate of Greatwood park And argued through the afternoon And then right through to dark They argued who's the biggest and it seems the Largeites won Cos every single Largeite Weighs a quarter of a ton They bounced each madly Like some massive rubber balls And neit...
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 4:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Ian Something Smith
Replies: 1
Views: 3057

Ian Something Smith

I'm Filthy rich and flashy Better far than all you scrotes I made some paper mache' With a million ten pound notes Portrays a simple working bloke The like's I never met I'll have to let the paper soak He's called 'Conserviette' His eyes of Lapiz Lazuli His lips of ruby red Teardrop diamonds that he...
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Beetle serving life
Replies: 2
Views: 4193

A Beetle serving life

My neighbour is a spider Her name is Edith Jones I've always stood beside her No matter how she moans I'd knitted little sockies To keep her leggies warm But she'd said she wore frockies And tights would be the norm And so, four pairs I knitted Of tiny little tights And Edith Jones was kitted For ic...
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: May's Rising.
Replies: 7
Views: 6742

Re: May's Rising.

A poem loved this poem in your inimitable style.
The wording in the final verse is a delight.
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 4:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Autumn Leaf
Replies: 8
Views: 7262

Re: The Autumn Leaf

A lovely poem full of sound advice. Your point is well
made in verse four Sandra. Enjoyed
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Healing
Replies: 6
Views: 5625

Re: Healing

A beautiful and calming poem in a pyramid structure.
Much enjoyed.
by stevenstirk
Tue May 05, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Knocking and Knackered
Replies: 4
Views: 5106

Re: Knocking and Knackered

A serious note within ths comic piece Tom. It sounds
like quite and undertaking that you're going through.
I hope it all works out for you. I was particularly
attracted to the piece of cake in verse five. Take it
slowly mate...

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