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by Fay Slimm
Thu Jul 09, 2015 9:48 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Something Greater.
Replies: 4
Views: 6098

Something Greater.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2527/4039003614_89d9dbb581_z.jpg We pair of home-comers built from painful baggage a water-tight dream, an idyll of walled delight. A bright corner where care could cover old scars. Oh that happy hand-in-glove fit of regenerative pleasure which we dared to admit into ...
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Julying Ripeness.
Replies: 2
Views: 4325

Julying Ripeness.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4087/5003638012_87f1395745_b.jpg Oh what rounded succulence lies in the swelling belly of tree-filling apples surprisingly girthed overnight. Each plump world of green-juiced abundance readies itself for hide, fur, feather, human or worm consumption. Turning to sun for...
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Create Good Vibes
Replies: 3
Views: 4654

Re: 2015 - Create Good Vibes

Oh yes - agreed dear Seema - good vibes can be the way to stay on the positive side of life. Great read.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Down Memory Lane - A trip in a Mumbai train
Replies: 6
Views: 7682

Re: Down Memory Lane - A trip in a Mumbai train

A wonderfully interesting use of rhyme in this informative write dear Sandra - - such a journey would be very enlightening and thank you for sharing those Mumbai observations and with such an engaging flow.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:00 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: An Ache Too Deep to Fathom
Replies: 5
Views: 6463

Re: An Ache Too Deep to Fathom

A sad and moving poem dear Richard - - hearts that get broken are ever too painful to fathom. Much to think on in this powerful verse.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Titchy Williams
Replies: 2
Views: 4687

Re: Titchy Williams

Ha ha - Steve he sounds quite a lad your little Titchy - -a smile a line as always in this latest tribute to a well-loved grandson. He will be proud as punch of this poem one day.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Never Again.
Replies: 3
Views: 5375

Never Again.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8617/15721413079_ccd52f582c_k.jpg Never this day again, never this moment of potent sensation. Air of sharp crystalline will not again invade this exact skyline. The same sun's high display will never perform this grandeur again. Not again this daytime when whirlin...
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - Loss of a Sister
Replies: 4
Views: 5430

Re: 2015 - Loss of a Sister

A heartfelt and deeply moving tribute to a sister who must have been so badly missed - - a sad but beautiful reminder of the closeness you shared and which will ever remain in your heart dear Seema.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:37 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Father's Day
Replies: 4
Views: 6206

Re: Father's Day

A very moving tribute to a well loved father - your words so carefully woven are a reminder that a father who tries to rear his children with love in his heart will stay there for always - - a delight to read this worthy poem dear friend.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:35 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Decomposition
Replies: 9
Views: 9272

Re: Decomposition

A deeply moving verse on life's beginnings and endings my friend - - so good to be reading your work again Prashant.
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jun 22, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Hourglass
Replies: 9
Views: 9227

Re: The Hourglass

A wonderful summary of romantic attraction bound into a verse full of beautiful imagery - a well-crafted and delightful read - thank you for posting it Rose.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jun 21, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Stephen
Replies: 4
Views: 5512

Re: Stephen

Such a heartfelt and loving walk down a Mum's memory lane and such a beautiful picture to show that little boys grow and with help from a mother's past love will one day make a wonderful Dad. - - Stephen is surely a credit to all your fine efforts dear Stella.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In The Midst Of Death
Replies: 6
Views: 7370

Re: In The Midst Of Death

A stunning piece of unforgettable anti-war poetry Tom - -you always do it so well the feel of the battle is still in my mind.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Geisha Girl
Replies: 11
Views: 10806

Re: The Geisha Girl

Such a sensual feel to this well-crafted poem Rose - - what a dreamy dance that geisha girl has. A lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: I Heard The Toad
Replies: 6
Views: 8507

Re: I Heard The Toad

Oh Cindy this is delightfully written - - what a well-crafted flow of sadness for that amourous toad.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Circumstantial Evidence
Replies: 4
Views: 6543

Re: Circumstantial Evidence

Haha ha - - brilliant Steve - - just goes to show the stupidity of some of these accusations - - great read as always.
by Fay Slimm
Sun Jun 21, 2015 11:23 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Maidens
Replies: 9
Views: 8036

Re: Summer Maidens

Ah a pleasure as always to read your nature poems Stella and this one is specially delightful. Love the image too.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - A Dose Of Reality
Replies: 6
Views: 5189

Re: 2015 - A Dose Of Reality

A fine verse of wise advice Seema - - if only we could carry these steps into our troublesome lives how much happier would we be... a read to remember and so well crafted.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:13 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Soulmate ~ Stellanette
Replies: 8
Views: 7816

Re: My Soulmate ~ Stellanette

Simply beautiful this slow repetition of peace and love with a soul-mate. An unforgettable Stellanette.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jun 13, 2015 6:10 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The wait - a spontaneous write
Replies: 7
Views: 7285

Re: The wait - a spontaneous write

Praying with you for that rainy relief dear Sandra - without water must be so challenging to human and animal life - - my thoughts will be with you all in waiting for the monsoons.
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Almost Unseen.
Replies: 9
Views: 8390

Almost Unseen.

https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3641/3475857206_0c921d43df_b.jpg The picture above is of seal-bay near where I walk Tessa daily. The waves in today's bay ripple almost unseen, like moving shadows or milky ruffles of cream, gliding like snakes under duvets of billowing green patching its face in s...
by Fay Slimm
Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sweet-Born Smile
Replies: 3
Views: 5086

Re: Sweet-Born Smile

Oh so romantic this confession of love - you word the contentment so well dear Richard - - wishing you many more years of that nose-to-nose snuggling. A beautiful read.
by Fay Slimm
Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Behind The Cloud
Replies: 11
Views: 9565

Re: Behind The Cloud

I love this one Tom - - most encouraging and written with tender compassion.
by Fay Slimm
Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: When Sagacity Strums Her Ever-Luvin' Lute
Replies: 4
Views: 5438

Re: When Sagacity Strums Her Ever-Luvin' Lute

Ah -this must be one of your best lute-strummers to date Richard - - a wonderful medley of word-twisting fun to leave us with means to spend the night lovin' -- you have packed the poem with gems which we all want to read again and again - - my favourite line has to be -- Wisdom horded and never sha...
by Fay Slimm
Tue Jun 02, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: My Friend.
Replies: 6
Views: 6584

My Friend.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2861/10001172914_7d1dc5a13c.jpg You bundle of heaven-made cuddly innocence, my morning ray of waiting ritual, that looked-for gift of anticipatory smiles as I open my night-weighted eyes, you docile bone-loving mistress of patience have grown yourself into my days. You...
by Fay Slimm
Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:36 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: In Thought ~ sonnet
Replies: 8
Views: 7582

Re: In Thought ~ sonnet

A fine example of the difficult English Sonnet - - the words flow gently and rhyme so well - - loud applause for this effort and hope it will not be your last one dear Stella.
by Fay Slimm
Fri May 29, 2015 9:15 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Empowered.
Replies: 3
Views: 5016

Empowered.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/7/6036/6214237552_8a871ff7e9.jpg Today with strong wind held in abeyance I walked to the moorland high above sea, put on young zest of girlhood to out-race the sunrise, ran with dawn in pursuit, freed adult frustration by singing aloud that if came another sad day's ...
by Fay Slimm
Sun May 24, 2015 9:23 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Until When.
Replies: 3
Views: 4953

Until When.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2755/4333662406_18b2106e82.jpg You and I, long ago, unfastened the bodice of stiff convention, trod down high fences of weathered traditions as we galloped bare-back on imagined kisses. We stole a march on time's unfelt attack, found nectar through holes in establi...
by Fay Slimm
Sun May 24, 2015 3:49 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Poetic de-vices!
Replies: 11
Views: 10805

Re: Poetic de-vices!

Loud Applause for this unique and cleverly informative verse on writing Ken - - methinks your pen had fun with all those de-vices me - - - - a smile every line for such wit. Great read.
by Fay Slimm
Sun May 24, 2015 3:45 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Forever Young (a Stellanette)
Replies: 6
Views: 8010

Re: Forever Young (a Stellanette)

Excellent in both style and content Cindy - a thoroughly enjoyable read. Well done.
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 23, 2015 9:17 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: You're The One I Want
Replies: 5
Views: 5399

Re: You're The One I Want

OOoooh steamy and passionate - - a stirring read indeed Bono.
by Fay Slimm
Fri May 22, 2015 12:34 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Enwomb
Replies: 6
Views: 6469

Re: Enwomb

The pathos of words such as these burns into the reader -- the saddest of wishes scorch the page Richard - - this has to be one of your very best. A haunt of a beautiful read.
by Fay Slimm
Fri May 22, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Consequence.
Replies: 4
Views: 5490

Consequence.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2704/4436916664_04643a5df3.jpg Depth of contempt followed tears of fear. Attempted confession brought ill-favour. Belly now swollen with unmarried seed Received no acceptance from judgement's fate. She who defied convention would suffer. Consequence knew of no othe...
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Wilderswill (Tanka)
Replies: 8
Views: 8180

Re: Wilderswill (Tanka)

The picture and tanka whetted my longing to see for myself that wonderful place - - a lovely read Ken.
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:22 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: The Ribbon
Replies: 3
Views: 5051

Re: The Ribbon

This tender peep into such a romantic moment makes my heart leap - - a wonderful read with a beautiful finalé dear Bono.
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:19 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Flaming Railings
Replies: 2
Views: 4126

Re: Flaming Railings

Wow - - Tom what a ghastly experience - - you are in a nightmare of happenings with all these alterations - wishing you better real soon and a helping hand with all that heavy and dangerous grinding. Do take more care dear friend.
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:14 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: 2015 - God Helps Us To Go On
Replies: 3
Views: 3775

Re: 2015 - God Helps Us To Go On

What an uplifting read Seema - these words shine with a faith which is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing what God can achieve through human courage to face life with love.
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:11 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Whispers ~ rictameter
Replies: 6
Views: 5947

Re: Whispers ~ rictameter

A dream of a read Stella -- whispers of love once experienced are so inviting. A beautiful read.
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:10 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Sky Ocean Puddle
Replies: 6
Views: 7153

Re: Sky Ocean Puddle

A dream of a view is a sky-ocean puddle and thank for the peep into its blessings dear Denys - - a lovely read.
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 21, 2015 6:07 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: There.
Replies: 4
Views: 5407

There.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/60/188749901_6a1dda3e3b.jpg Night's silk still surrounds as I, stalled in sleep, re-live fur-lined moments of dreaming. Destiny I then re-write with no surprises or tears because I have thee beside me. Awake I stumble about but darktime replays love's heyday between so...
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:29 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Doing His Best.
Replies: 6
Views: 6354

Doing His Best.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2683/4457090985_5168045163.jpg Heavy with deepest deep sleep he feels layers begin to un-zip one by a bleary other they all strip off. Aware now of small moving feet shuffling away he starts a hazy ascent but finds drousiness wanting to stay. Too early, he knows he lea...
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Summer Winds
Replies: 1
Views: 3334

Re: Summer Winds

A boundless passion and expertly described in this gorgeous poem on love and desire. Thanks for the share of beautiful moments dear Bono.
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:23 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE
Replies: 12
Views: 13156

Re: TWO TREES OF COMPROMISE

A wonderful lesson to learn from not only trees but your delightful poem about how staying close can benefit both. A delightful read Karin and thank you for sharing it.
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: He Laughed So Loud
Replies: 7
Views: 6920

Re: He Laughed So Loud

So very moving Tom - - that laugh and smile will stay in our hearts now as it has yours - - Thanks for sharing the miss of one so loved and admired.
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Unloving Love
Replies: 6
Views: 6733

Re: Unloving Love

The depth of lost love shows in your every line here my friend - - love which was thrown back deserves to be called Unloving and you tell so well its dire effect.
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Touch My Heart
Replies: 2
Views: 4197

Re: Touch My Heart

Oh such pure romance in these tender words. A gem of a read Bono.
by Fay Slimm
Sat May 16, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: A time away, made now, forever (Gitche Gumee)
Replies: 6
Views: 6416

Re: A time away, made now, forever (Gitche Gumee)

Richard your words never fail to enlighten and interest the reader and this well-told story touches our need to retell and remember the lost souls at sea and those who shed tears at their doom. Great poetic effort and video to match. Thank you my friend for enabling us feel the reality of such despe...
by Fay Slimm
Thu May 14, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: His Scent.
Replies: 3
Views: 4765

His Scent.

Scent of the storm he aroused in my heart sends memory's perfume to bathe every tortured dream. Whispers of verse seared to my core start a chain of re-tasting late love's delightful appeal. Zest of meant words fed me excitement, bound me to vows of contact on fierce clandestine pyres. Can pierced ...
by Fay Slimm
Tue May 12, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Mother .......a haibun
Replies: 8
Views: 6998

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

Such a stunning combination the duo you chose to honour your Mother is simply wonderful. Thank you for sharing your precious memories of a devoted Mom - we know now how she added to your own ability to swim eventually all round the great big pool of the world. A beautiful read dear friend.
by Fay Slimm
Mon May 11, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Community Poems
Topic: Burgeoning.
Replies: 2
Views: 3759

Burgeoning.

[flickr]https://flic.kr/p/68QLid Winter's knife now lying buried in burgeoning earth means ice ceases, once birdless the branches are now green-dressed. . . . Music of Spring unsettles the breast of restless Nature and sun savagely expresses need for change without any delay. . . . Sodden groun...

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