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Empty Units
Bella Shepard said:
Once again you hit on a very problematic scenario, small busines in decline. I remember, when I was young, many moons ago, we would buy from the mom & pop store on the corner. They died out when the era of the mega stores and huge shopping malls was ushered in. Now we contend with Amazon and any number of other online retailers, who keep people in their homes and on the computer to shop. It was so much nicer actually going into a store and conversing with the person behind the counter, whom you came to know , and who treated you well. We can\'t seem to get enough stuff, and get it as fast as possible. I share your lament my friend, but at least I rcan say that I remember the good old days. Very timely and very well written.
August 29th, 2023 12:32
Bella Shepard said:
Once again you hit on a very problematic scenario, small busines in decline. I remember, when I was young, many moons ago, we would buy from the mom & pop store on the corner. They died out when the era of the mega stores and huge shopping malls was ushered in. Now we contend with Amazon and any number of other online retailers, who keep people in their homes and on the computer to shop. It was so much nicer actually going into a store and conversing with the person behind the counter, whom you came to know , and who treated you well. We can\'t seem to get enough stuff, and get it as fast as possible. I share your lament my friend, but at least I rcan say that I remember the good old days. Very timely and very well written.
August 29th, 2023 12:32
Empty Units
orchidee said:
I\'m gonna sing \' Things can only get better...\' When? we may ask, or ask in some cases.
Bit like \'Now a new (so-called) comedy show on telly\'. I reply: \'Where?\' When?\' and: \'Laugh? I never even started!\' lol.
Comedy was good on telly up to, oh, about 1975 generally. Doh!
August 29th, 2023 12:26
orchidee said:
I\'m gonna sing \' Things can only get better...\' When? we may ask, or ask in some cases.
Bit like \'Now a new (so-called) comedy show on telly\'. I reply: \'Where?\' When?\' and: \'Laugh? I never even started!\' lol.
Comedy was good on telly up to, oh, about 1975 generally. Doh!
August 29th, 2023 12:26
Skip Rat Pam
L. B. Mek said:
so intimate in feel, wonderfully intricate details
great characterisation
a lovely read, thank you dear Poet
August 25th, 2023 03:21
L. B. Mek said:
so intimate in feel, wonderfully intricate details
great characterisation
a lovely read, thank you dear Poet
August 25th, 2023 03:21
Skip Rat Pam
Goldfinch60 said:
Quite a character your mum, but I bet she was a very loving person Ben.
Andy
August 25th, 2023 02:21
Goldfinch60 said:
Quite a character your mum, but I bet she was a very loving person Ben.
Andy
August 25th, 2023 02:21
Skip Rat Pam
orchidee said:
Doh! We had a Manageress we nicknamed \'Skip\'. Probably because we wanted to throw her in one (a big garbage collection thingy). lol.
August 24th, 2023 14:05
orchidee said:
Doh! We had a Manageress we nicknamed \'Skip\'. Probably because we wanted to throw her in one (a big garbage collection thingy). lol.
August 24th, 2023 14:05
Skip Rat Pam
Bella Shepard said:
I would say that Skip Rat Pam, is quite a mam, a lady with a plan. The first verse \"Who’s that scurrying? Who’s that hurrying?
Who’s the one shaking around,
and somewhat worrying? Could have your next super hero there! Such a fun read my friend!
August 24th, 2023 10:25
Bella Shepard said:
I would say that Skip Rat Pam, is quite a mam, a lady with a plan. The first verse \"Who’s that scurrying? Who’s that hurrying?
Who’s the one shaking around,
and somewhat worrying? Could have your next super hero there! Such a fun read my friend!
August 24th, 2023 10:25
The Offside Rule
Goldfinch60 said:
Football is a farce and all about money nowadays. I do not watch football, but rugby is so much more enjoyable - the Rugby Union World Cup starts on 8th September, I have watched EVERY match in last two world cups.
Andy
August 24th, 2023 01:05
Goldfinch60 said:
Football is a farce and all about money nowadays. I do not watch football, but rugby is so much more enjoyable - the Rugby Union World Cup starts on 8th September, I have watched EVERY match in last two world cups.
Andy
August 24th, 2023 01:05
The Offside Rule
Bella Shepard said:
My dear friend, I remember when the games of sport were just that, games to be enjoyed by the masses. When Sports became an industry, and the bottom line was profit versus entertainment, it lost its gloss. I hear you and cheer you!
August 22nd, 2023 11:17
Bella Shepard said:
My dear friend, I remember when the games of sport were just that, games to be enjoyed by the masses. When Sports became an industry, and the bottom line was profit versus entertainment, it lost its gloss. I hear you and cheer you!
August 22nd, 2023 11:17
Molester of Chester
orchidee said:
Some harm will probably come to her in prison, causing cries of \'hooray!\' from many.
August 22nd, 2023 01:36
orchidee said:
Some harm will probably come to her in prison, causing cries of \'hooray!\' from many.
August 22nd, 2023 01:36
Molester of Chester
Doggerel Dave said:
Impossible to truly get one\'s head around.
Last two lines - neat argument against capital punishment, worth your effort for that alone.
You stay safe too.
August 21st, 2023 20:42
Doggerel Dave said:
Impossible to truly get one\'s head around.
Last two lines - neat argument against capital punishment, worth your effort for that alone.
You stay safe too.
August 21st, 2023 20:42
Molester of Chester
Bella Shepard said:
How such an abberation of a human being can exist is beyond comprehension. What can corrupt a mind so, that it carries out such diabolical acts? It is heart wrenching to think of all that those parents have suffered, and will live with forever. A very powerful write for a difficult subject, and so well done dear friend.
August 21st, 2023 14:19
Bella Shepard said:
How such an abberation of a human being can exist is beyond comprehension. What can corrupt a mind so, that it carries out such diabolical acts? It is heart wrenching to think of all that those parents have suffered, and will live with forever. A very powerful write for a difficult subject, and so well done dear friend.
August 21st, 2023 14:19
Lioness Pride (A Homage to the England Women’s Football Team)
Goldfinch60 said:
They did very well Ben and should be proud of their efforts and especially the way they have brought the game to the children.
Andy
August 21st, 2023 01:50
Goldfinch60 said:
They did very well Ben and should be proud of their efforts and especially the way they have brought the game to the children.
Andy
August 21st, 2023 01:50
The Morning After
orchidee said:
Erm, I got it mixed up. I had me dinner in bed, before going to sleep. Doh! lol.
August 19th, 2023 13:13
orchidee said:
Erm, I got it mixed up. I had me dinner in bed, before going to sleep. Doh! lol.
August 19th, 2023 13:13
The Morning After
Bella Shepard said:
Sometimes I think we need to rework what we call the \"work ethic\". In many ways it\'s come to mean how much time you have to put in on the job, rather than the quality of work. I wish quality could trump quantity, perhaps more would get done in a shorter, smarter way, giving quality of life a more prominent role. You\'ve hit the proverbial nail on the head my friend with this poem, great write!
August 19th, 2023 12:04
Bella Shepard said:
Sometimes I think we need to rework what we call the \"work ethic\". In many ways it\'s come to mean how much time you have to put in on the job, rather than the quality of work. I wish quality could trump quantity, perhaps more would get done in a shorter, smarter way, giving quality of life a more prominent role. You\'ve hit the proverbial nail on the head my friend with this poem, great write!
August 19th, 2023 12:04
Quid\'s on the Bench
Goldfinch60 said:
Pub quizzes can certainly be fun Ben, I used to be in a pub quiz team.
Andy
August 18th, 2023 02:17
Goldfinch60 said:
Pub quizzes can certainly be fun Ben, I used to be in a pub quiz team.
Andy
August 18th, 2023 02:17
Poor Man\'s Throne
Goldfinch60 said:
Those words are so meaningful in the way the world is at the moment Ben.
Andy
August 16th, 2023 01:51
Goldfinch60 said:
Those words are so meaningful in the way the world is at the moment Ben.
Andy
August 16th, 2023 01:51
Barred
Bobby O said:
I like this piece a lot The symbolism you chose really transferred the story and THE REAL to the reader. Nice write hood read
August 14th, 2023 13:20
Bobby O said:
I like this piece a lot The symbolism you chose really transferred the story and THE REAL to the reader. Nice write hood read
August 14th, 2023 13:20
Sting When You’re Pinning
Teddy.15 said:
LoL 🤣 I\'m immensely offended you gonna get rid of me from The 70\'s lol
August 12th, 2023 16:29
Teddy.15 said:
LoL 🤣 I\'m immensely offended you gonna get rid of me from The 70\'s lol
August 12th, 2023 16:29
Sting When You’re Pinning
Bella Shepard said:
Sharing this little mishap is so delightful, although I\'m sure not for Pa. How nice that such a project is a family affair. Great pic! What a lovely space to enjoy, as I have enjoyed this poem dear friend.
August 12th, 2023 11:53
Bella Shepard said:
Sharing this little mishap is so delightful, although I\'m sure not for Pa. How nice that such a project is a family affair. Great pic! What a lovely space to enjoy, as I have enjoyed this poem dear friend.
August 12th, 2023 11:53
Cue to Make a Return
Parisab said:
‘For a life full lived, is both sweet and rotten’ untying the grasp of the ego through acceptance of nothing is being all good or bad-sounds so personal and universal: thanks for the good write! Immaculate!
August 11th, 2023 20:53
Parisab said:
‘For a life full lived, is both sweet and rotten’ untying the grasp of the ego through acceptance of nothing is being all good or bad-sounds so personal and universal: thanks for the good write! Immaculate!
August 11th, 2023 20:53
Cue to Make a Return
Teddy.15 said:
I say to hell with the past and say hello to the new. My sympathies for the band but it wouldn\'t be a true band without a bit of drama people grow people go! This is fab and I particularly absolutely love the last stanza. 💖
August 11th, 2023 10:32
Teddy.15 said:
I say to hell with the past and say hello to the new. My sympathies for the band but it wouldn\'t be a true band without a bit of drama people grow people go! This is fab and I particularly absolutely love the last stanza. 💖
August 11th, 2023 10:32
Pewter Pot
Parisab said:
Salud sir! This is an authentically masculine poem! It brought back the memory of certain object of my father he brought over and used from many oceans! It is universal and personal, thought of the Viking artifacts and throughly American in spirit! Thanks for sharing!
August 10th, 2023 11:37
Parisab said:
Salud sir! This is an authentically masculine poem! It brought back the memory of certain object of my father he brought over and used from many oceans! It is universal and personal, thought of the Viking artifacts and throughly American in spirit! Thanks for sharing!
August 10th, 2023 11:37
No Top Trump
Doggerel Dave said:
Australia had a similar: the three of them came out of the same mould with just marginally different paintwork.
A well targeted piece, Ben; the choice of sketch a perfect accompaniment - I only hope it comes to pass.
August 9th, 2023 23:15
Doggerel Dave said:
Australia had a similar: the three of them came out of the same mould with just marginally different paintwork.
A well targeted piece, Ben; the choice of sketch a perfect accompaniment - I only hope it comes to pass.
August 9th, 2023 23:15
What Do We Own?
peto said:
Always thought provoking
Always socially aware and very relatable
Enjoyed every word though have to agree with Bella
The 2nd verse is special
Tremendous writing
August 9th, 2023 16:48
peto said:
Always thought provoking
Always socially aware and very relatable
Enjoyed every word though have to agree with Bella
The 2nd verse is special
Tremendous writing
August 9th, 2023 16:48
Smelly Socks
Teddy.15 said:
LOL this is another magnificent poem from you, yes in some places dark but only because my own father was a coal miner in Yorkshire when he was about 8/9 years old how times have changed my worst fear is the cell phone and the tablet and so on, children of today if left to their own devices can truly lose the will to even walk let alone run, or ride a bike I\'ve seen it. Yes your last lines bring a fabulous chuckle 🤭❤️
August 9th, 2023 15:36
Teddy.15 said:
LOL this is another magnificent poem from you, yes in some places dark but only because my own father was a coal miner in Yorkshire when he was about 8/9 years old how times have changed my worst fear is the cell phone and the tablet and so on, children of today if left to their own devices can truly lose the will to even walk let alone run, or ride a bike I\'ve seen it. Yes your last lines bring a fabulous chuckle 🤭❤️
August 9th, 2023 15:36
Smelly Socks
Bella Shepard said:
My friend, I grew up in an age when children were in fact children. We do seem to condition them these days to be productive workers and consumers. Children, whose parents plan their days and weekends from infancy, teachers who plan their evenings filled with homework, coaches who stress that winning is everything. Where is the freedom to just enjoy being a child? In doing they are deprived of one of the most important stages of growing up. And as they are trained, so they grow up to be, and teach their children. The industrious gears of life roll on. Would that those smelly socks came from a long day of playing, exploring and learning about life. I applaud your intuitive verse dear poet, so very well done!
August 9th, 2023 13:26
Bella Shepard said:
My friend, I grew up in an age when children were in fact children. We do seem to condition them these days to be productive workers and consumers. Children, whose parents plan their days and weekends from infancy, teachers who plan their evenings filled with homework, coaches who stress that winning is everything. Where is the freedom to just enjoy being a child? In doing they are deprived of one of the most important stages of growing up. And as they are trained, so they grow up to be, and teach their children. The industrious gears of life roll on. Would that those smelly socks came from a long day of playing, exploring and learning about life. I applaud your intuitive verse dear poet, so very well done!
August 9th, 2023 13:26
What Do We Own?
Bella Shepard said:
You capture the conondrum of human existence in this eloquent poem, especially the second stanza. We are the maker\'s of our own destiny, for better or worse, not really knowing who we are. \"Brilliant\"!
August 8th, 2023 14:50
Bella Shepard said:
You capture the conondrum of human existence in this eloquent poem, especially the second stanza. We are the maker\'s of our own destiny, for better or worse, not really knowing who we are. \"Brilliant\"!
August 8th, 2023 14:50
No Top Trump
Neville said:
I very much enjoyed my visit here .. and couldn\'t agree more .. thank heaven those two narcissists are no longer in post .. and let\'s pray it stays that way ... Neville
August 7th, 2023 12:07
Neville said:
I very much enjoyed my visit here .. and couldn\'t agree more .. thank heaven those two narcissists are no longer in post .. and let\'s pray it stays that way ... Neville
August 7th, 2023 12:07
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