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by Fay Slimm
Thu Jan 29, 2015 9:12 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: New Daughter & Granddaughter - To Stephen & Stella
Replies: 8
Views: 10146

Re: New Daughter & Granddaughter - To Stephen & Stella

What a wonderful welcome for Stella's new grand daughter is this duo of music and words Karin - congratulations to Stephen and family on the birth of their beautiful baby.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:08 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Carpe-ing Diem.
Replies: 3
Views: 4949

Carpe-ing Diem.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2121/2272175542_3eb44d14b4_q.jpg Today, dreams left behind I fall awake, still dozed I oust myself out of dark-doldrums, pummeling eyes and promise the sun to visit new campion just birthing its buds up on the heath. Today I will reach heights above windy ridges of mi...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jan 24, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Changing.
Replies: 3
Views: 4673

Changing.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2409/2471137685_b42f8da021_q.jpg Dappled sky, white-ruffled and fluffed like meringue pie trapped in cold oven. Streaked twilight night-stained and greying like unbaked rye cake pierced by fine rain. Wind-sheeted shore wet-slaked and changing like long-boiled water me...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jan 24, 2015 10:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT
Replies: 8
Views: 7092

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAT

Many happy returns of your special birthday dear Pat - - sending you hugs and very best wishes. xxxxx from Fay
by Fay Slimm
Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:54 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A reluctant visit
Replies: 6
Views: 5760

Re: A reluctant visit

My dear friend the read made me shudder - you are so so brave. Hugs for sharing this ordeal with us.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Jan 22, 2015 9:26 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAY"
Replies: 5
Views: 6031

Re: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAY"

Ah - -- what a wonderful surprise - - and my name sung in that birthday message too - - thank you so much Stella - i shall be humming this greeting all day long......... love and hugs always - - from Fay xxxxxxxxxx
by Fay Slimm
Wed Jan 21, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Plan.
Replies: 2
Views: 3895

My Plan.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/11654142204_e4ba209e1a_n.jpg The picture is called "Writer's Block" and inspired the following few lines. From the first finger of misty light fresh rays from day's entrance shatter black chains imperceptibly. Breeze stirs dark's dregs to a ...
by Fay Slimm
Wed Jan 21, 2015 2:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Pain Is Always Hungry
Replies: 6
Views: 7717

Re: Pain Is Always Hungry

An excellent read - this has to be one of your best Cindy - totally absorbing from the first line.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Tender Blessings  And Dream
Replies: 8
Views: 6643

Re: 2015 - Tender Blessings  And Dream

A lovely tribute to a peaceful home and very well crafted - a pleasure to read Seema.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:19 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Contact.
Replies: 3
Views: 4614

Contact.

Oracles whisper to beggars or nobles, pilgrims or poets, all can clearly hear words un-uttered. Tongues of angels declare such reality to those who most need expressions from worlds as yet unseen. This is no illusion, un-worded speech like spears of pure light renews each ear listening for Paradise....
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jan 17, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Searching.
Replies: 2
Views: 3445

Searching.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4132/5040259637_4e3c748eaf_n.jpg Night winks and over its eyelash verge saunters the moon, half-hidden in star-spangles merging with darkening womb. Hugely alluring to numberless shoals of flight-followers her orbed light guides unerringly those searching tomorrows. M...
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:34 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haiku Look It's Snowing
Replies: 6
Views: 6337

Re: Haiku Look It's Snowing

I have never made a snow-angel yet Dorothy - -here we rarely get but a smattering but your grand haiku has just given me another great resolution for a winter break soon in the white Highlands. Laughing with you my friend.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: It was
Replies: 10
Views: 9551

Re: It was

Welcome to this friendly site Jan - - a well-crafted verse which tells the story of my week at times. Look forward to reading more of your posts.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Jan 08, 2015 5:20 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sundered So
Replies: 5
Views: 5714

Re: Sundered So

A perfect appeal to a loved one which, filled as it is with imagery to sigh for will surely get you the ear you deserve dear friend. A wonderful read..
by Fay Slimm
Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:22 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Dawn-Wonders.
Replies: 3
Views: 4827

Dawn-Wonders.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9334380632_0f648467d4_n.jpg Spangled with countless stars the tree of night's wisdom leaves inner spaces, embarks on exposing its vista to efforts of parting black from pale, birthing bits of blood-pink rays to start day's fresh growth from distant forest...
by Fay Slimm
Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Skylark ~ (alliterative fibonacci)
Replies: 6
Views: 5728

Re: Skylark ~ (alliterative fibonacci)

A splendid form and you master it perfectly Stella. Brilliant alliteration too.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:08 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Life Is A Poem
Replies: 6
Views: 5544

Re: Life Is A Poem

A first class and very engaging verse dear Dorothy - - poems can be seen by a dreamer in all walks of life - a truly delightful read.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Jan 07, 2015 6:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Her Beau's Gift Of Moonflowers
Replies: 5
Views: 6675

Re: Her Beau's Gift Of Moonflowers

The precision you use in this beautifully sad verse is exquisite dear friend - - your penning of shadow sonnets is second to none dear Karin. Tearfully beautiful but a delightful read.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Jan 06, 2015 10:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Before The Next Bombs Fall
Replies: 4
Views: 5187

Re: Before The Next Bombs Fall

Joseph this brings back stories my parents told me of the courage and comradeship shared with your country to bring to heel the evil fermenting in Europe then. Thank you for the clear scene you painted with your poetic pen - may we never forget the bravery shown by yourself and your comrades back th...
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jan 04, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Winter’s Chill
Replies: 2
Views: 3486

Re: Winter’s Chill

A bouquet of wonderful imagery on winter which will leave every reader with quiet delight in your portrayal of iced beauty. Thank you Stella for another lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: She Is Just A Lady
Replies: 5
Views: 5348

Re: She Is Just A Lady

A wonderful tribute to woman which outlines with honesty the treasured place all females have in the human race - thank you dear Joseph for this delightfully engaging read.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Anticipation.
Replies: 4
Views: 5518

Anticipation.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7233/7315815910_0538ce033d_n.jpg Oh land of my habitation, your roots all seasons beautify while you like covered salutation most comfortably in winter lie prostrate in your nakedness, ice-bellied at times but sheltered your limbs dilate in anticipation of early Sprin...
by Fay Slimm
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Own Life's Quotes to Live By - December
Replies: 6
Views: 5040

Re: My Own Life's Quotes to Live By - December

A truly wonderful array of uplifting thoughts in this gem of a write - thank you Seema for all those helpful suggestions.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: WINTER SHOWS HER FACE
Replies: 4
Views: 5762

Re: WINTER SHOWS HER FACE

A wintery feel to this warming read Pat - welcome to Just For You poetry - so good to see you posting here on this friendly site.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:34 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Party Time
Replies: 2
Views: 3500

Re: Party Time

Heart-moving write Dorothy. May your 2015 bring you blessings to compensate for earlier sadness.
by Fay Slimm
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 Wishes For You.
Replies: 4
Views: 5257

2015 Wishes For You.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7494/15648844049_fbeca3b3e1_n.jpg The pulsating spectacular radiance of rainbow allure with willing consent takes cold weather long wait to see New Year arriving, firey and brilliant. Rapt describes that glitzy abandon of crowds addicted to bright prismatic flares dre...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Performing.
Replies: 5
Views: 5333

Performing.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5602/15437996368_c48a57c865_n.jpg As morning trembles on the edge of time we sit on bent grass and wind-dried heather tracing the coming of dawn. Like eyes each disc of light assails in-coming shoreline to scatter shadows in wavelets as a high tide approaches. Pulsate...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:07 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Over The Hill
Replies: 6
Views: 6287

Re: Over The Hill

Oh what a lyrical and flowing read with plenty of wry humour included- - -thank you for posting here Joseph and a warm welcome to this friendly siet - - I look forward to reading more of your poetry.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: when nothing changes
Replies: 7
Views: 5795

Re: when nothing changes

A truly amazing poem on real love - - to say it is romantic is dishonouring the devotion I read in each of these lines Richard - - love such as this is eternally true and thank you for sharing it here with us my friend. May you and your beloved enjoy a very Happy New Year.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Dec 27, 2014 5:04 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Ah Winter
Replies: 4
Views: 4036

Re: Ah Winter

A lovely description of wintery beauty Dorothy - - may I extend a warm welcome to this comfortable site - it is so good to see you posting your work here. Happy New Year dear friend.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:38 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Goodbye dear friend....
Replies: 7
Views: 6436

Re: Goodbye dear friend....

A heartfelt lament for a lost friend - your words full of tenderness and admiration make a fitting tribute to a dear soul who fought bravely - may she now rest in peace . Condolences to you and her family too.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Dec 23, 2014 2:36 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Polished Poet
Replies: 8
Views: 6512

Re: The Polished Poet

You sum them up well Steve - - ha ha - loved that last move he made to get readers eh .
by Fay Slimm
Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:01 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: For Karin Anderson - Happy Birthday
Replies: 5
Views: 4577

Re: For Karin Anderson - Happy Birthday

To our dear, long-time friend Karin - - -Congratulations on your special day - - May it open another year of happy moments with many more blessings in store - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A VERY SPECIAL LADY. - - - and thank you Sandra for this caring reminder.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:38 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Cyber Girl
Replies: 5
Views: 5311

Re: Cyber Girl

Haha - this raised a loud giggle before I realized the dangers in some cyber-mating - your use of humour is astounding Sye so I'm sure you will never end up like that funny last line describes. A wonderful read.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Christmas Party
Replies: 6
Views: 6292

Re: The Christmas Party

A pair of real cuties your grandchildren my friend and the poem you wrote for them must thrill them to pieces. A really lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:14 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Some Birds In The Waiting Room
Replies: 2
Views: 3786

Re: Some Birds In The Waiting Room

That owl had it worked out correctly methinks and feathered friends please take heed.- -another smile from your witty mind Steve.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Christmas Sonnet
Replies: 4
Views: 4928

Re: A Christmas Sonnet

You portray the holy occasion so well Stella - - a peaceful feeling caresses the senses after reading this lovely verse. Thank you for the wonderful accompaniment too.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: An Attractive Bird
Replies: 3
Views: 4191

Re: An Attractive Bird

Oh such a sad end to a pretty bird - - your witty rhymes are always second to none Steve - - great read.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Dec 15, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Still Waters.
Replies: 7
Views: 6474

Still Waters.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/13413885545_4e305ea009_n.jpg Patterned now with reflected peace, surface calmed in an over-drawn veil, the pool understands illusion needs a tangible face to be contained. No less real, grief-stricken thoughts have a place where troubles impinge no longer, not st...
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 14, 2014 6:28 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Christmas
Replies: 5
Views: 4877

Re: Christmas

Ha ha that surprise ending made me laugh aloud Tom yet the message in those bottles gives its own warning - - all too often the Christmas season is peppered with too many hot toddies and no time for the kids. A sober reminder my friend.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:15 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Night Light
Replies: 4
Views: 5324

Re: Night Light

The slow flow of your tribute to night's Madame Luna describes her white company so very well Tom - -weird but she seems to be whiter in winter. A lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:10 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Oops and Dash
Replies: 4
Views: 5398

Re: Oops and Dash

I love the smiles Oops makes for readers like me dear Denys.
by Fay Slimm
Wed Dec 10, 2014 7:03 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Outside of Time.
Replies: 5
Views: 5408

Outside of Time.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2253/2077893542_755a3f6dcb_q.jpg Pasts were forgotten, no more were they strangers to each other, yet unknown now to themselves. They stood in awe of what they knew had begun, now outside of time they learnt nothing but new. Senses felt numb until they realized kind f...
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Haibun - Back to the Pavillion
Replies: 5
Views: 5487

Re: Haibun - Back to the Pavillion

Double pleasure again here my dear friend - - you never cease to amaze with your ability to relate real-life accounts so interestingly - -- your halibun has been received again with the welcome it surely deserves - - a great joy to read the lessons this halibun teaches.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Little Green Blanket - haibun
Replies: 5
Views: 5385

Re: The Little Green Blanket - haibun

Am determined to read your other halibun postings dear Sandra - you have such a gift for relating good stories - - -am so pleased to have caught this gem of a write with such a good haiku to teach generosity. A really moving read.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: To my illusive Muse
Replies: 3
Views: 4405

Re: To my illusive Muse

A wily old visitor is that beguiling Muse dear friend - - this depth of this poem shows though that she came back soon..... a great description of how we all sometimes feel.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A Chill in the Air
Replies: 4
Views: 5165

Re: A Chill in the Air

Simply beautiful the gentle words and the number you chose Stella - a pleasure to read and thanks for sharing.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:30 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: If I Could Name It
Replies: 4
Views: 7394

Re: If I Could Name It

So sorry you have not been well Cindy - I can relate to what you term Brain-fog and so apt that you posted this poem here - a wonderful assessment of that something which haunts foggy brains - - so pleased' you feel better again now my lovely. Big hugs from Fay xx
by Fay Slimm
Sun Dec 07, 2014 7:25 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Oops and Tablecloth
Replies: 6
Views: 6700

Re: Oops and Tablecloth

Reading the adventures of Oops always puts a wide smile on my face Denys - a great character idea - love that last line.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Dec 06, 2014 10:28 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Black Mascara Tears
Replies: 6
Views: 7069

Re: Black Mascara Tears

I feel every line in this well-crafted verse of regret for lost trust when love hurts enough to produce mascara -tears. An exceptional piece Sye and thank you for sharing it.

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