Comments received on poems by Michael Edwards
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY (2)
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
Thanks UNCLE ANDY ~ Love the Village Scene ! In the ORAL TRADITION Poems were SPOKE and not WROTE so spelling was not a Problem ~ Then JOHNSON (An ancestor of BORIS ?) wrote a DICTIONARY and required spelling gradually became the NORM. Modern Poetry of course does not use Accepted Spelling and of course TEXTING makes SPELLING obsolete its all gone back to FANATIC (sorry PHONETIC !) Spelling. We sometimes use POETIC LICENCE ~ as in ~
We met in the CAFF
An\' \'ad a LAFF
Then went back to my GAFF
And made love in the BAFF
Spell checks ~ unless they\'re set on USA (Websters) can be a BOON ! As can the Shorter Oxford Dictionary ! It\'s words like WEAR ~ WHERE ~ WERE which sound the same (unless overpronounced) which can led not only to the massacare of Queens Spelling but alter the meaning ! The rot set in with jingoistic advertising DRINKA PINTA MILKA DAY and BEANZ MEANZ HEINZ etc and of course the aformentioned texting ! I deplore precociousness but I do enjoy the Spelling Program ~ especially when they get it wrong and get berated by PUSHY PARENTS ! Then there are Coloquial Words as in BURNS and the Cornish Dialect Poem ~ FAY shared a few weeks ago (with Glossary !) A scoucer has every right to introduce SCUFFER (Policeman) into a Poem ~ Good Rhyming Word ~ but there should be a note of explanation to educate those who live SOUTH of BRUM !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Yours as always BRIAN & ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
PLEASE CHECK ~ BLUE BLESSINGS ~ THANKS A & B !
June 21st, 2019 11:10
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
Thanks UNCLE ANDY ~ Love the Village Scene ! In the ORAL TRADITION Poems were SPOKE and not WROTE so spelling was not a Problem ~ Then JOHNSON (An ancestor of BORIS ?) wrote a DICTIONARY and required spelling gradually became the NORM. Modern Poetry of course does not use Accepted Spelling and of course TEXTING makes SPELLING obsolete its all gone back to FANATIC (sorry PHONETIC !) Spelling. We sometimes use POETIC LICENCE ~ as in ~
We met in the CAFF
An\' \'ad a LAFF
Then went back to my GAFF
And made love in the BAFF
Spell checks ~ unless they\'re set on USA (Websters) can be a BOON ! As can the Shorter Oxford Dictionary ! It\'s words like WEAR ~ WHERE ~ WERE which sound the same (unless overpronounced) which can led not only to the massacare of Queens Spelling but alter the meaning ! The rot set in with jingoistic advertising DRINKA PINTA MILKA DAY and BEANZ MEANZ HEINZ etc and of course the aformentioned texting ! I deplore precociousness but I do enjoy the Spelling Program ~ especially when they get it wrong and get berated by PUSHY PARENTS ! Then there are Coloquial Words as in BURNS and the Cornish Dialect Poem ~ FAY shared a few weeks ago (with Glossary !) A scoucer has every right to introduce SCUFFER (Policeman) into a Poem ~ Good Rhyming Word ~ but there should be a note of explanation to educate those who live SOUTH of BRUM !
Blessings & Peace to You & Yours
Yours as always BRIAN & ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
PLEASE CHECK ~ BLUE BLESSINGS ~ THANKS A & B !
June 21st, 2019 11:10
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY (2)
Goldfinch60 said:
So true Michael. On another poetry site that I was on a new person joined and I read about her and she said she was reading English. Her words were
“Studying English, I haven’t wrote many poems.”
I wrote a poem about that of course:
----------------------------------------------------
Me, A Pedant?
Andy Brister (Goldfinch60) – October 2015.
A new poet came to the site,
Not unusual, many join
This wonderful poetry enclave.
I looked at their profile
And it made me laugh.
“Studying English,
I haven’t wrote many poems.”
I wouldn’t want to stay
On that English course.
Or is it just
That I am a pedant.
June 21st, 2019 03:07
Goldfinch60 said:
So true Michael. On another poetry site that I was on a new person joined and I read about her and she said she was reading English. Her words were
“Studying English, I haven’t wrote many poems.”
I wrote a poem about that of course:
----------------------------------------------------
Me, A Pedant?
Andy Brister (Goldfinch60) – October 2015.
A new poet came to the site,
Not unusual, many join
This wonderful poetry enclave.
I looked at their profile
And it made me laugh.
“Studying English,
I haven’t wrote many poems.”
I wouldn’t want to stay
On that English course.
Or is it just
That I am a pedant.
June 21st, 2019 03:07
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY (2)
orchidee said:
Yes, even \'I woz ere\' carved or written on tree trunks! You seen Mr Berle-Ington?
June 21st, 2019 02:10
orchidee said:
Yes, even \'I woz ere\' carved or written on tree trunks! You seen Mr Berle-Ington?
June 21st, 2019 02:10
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY (2)
Fay Slimm. said:
Ha - - am still giggling at Neville\'s comment - - sad that dictionaries seem to have had their day Mike - - such a shame as our language is full of wordy delights. Love your exquisite artwork which I have had to miss for a few days.
June 21st, 2019 01:59
Fay Slimm. said:
Ha - - am still giggling at Neville\'s comment - - sad that dictionaries seem to have had their day Mike - - such a shame as our language is full of wordy delights. Love your exquisite artwork which I have had to miss for a few days.
June 21st, 2019 01:59
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY (2)
Neville said:
it irks me two sire.. but am shure eye am as guilty as fork.. May bee eyven more sew than moist..... Nipple
June 21st, 2019 01:46
Neville said:
it irks me two sire.. but am shure eye am as guilty as fork.. May bee eyven more sew than moist..... Nipple
June 21st, 2019 01:46
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
orchidee said:
Oh no, he saw it - woof, woof, woofity-woof - a poetic woof there. No end to his talents! heehee.
June 20th, 2019 13:27
orchidee said:
Oh no, he saw it - woof, woof, woofity-woof - a poetic woof there. No end to his talents! heehee.
June 20th, 2019 13:27
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
Neville said:
I like these words.. I like em a lot.. I do, I do, I do...... N
June 20th, 2019 11:38
Neville said:
I like these words.. I like em a lot.. I do, I do, I do...... N
June 20th, 2019 11:38
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
marijoy said:
I can see you guys having a lot of fun with this writing site. I love short poems or just words dripping from a pen. Every word counts.
Thanks Michael. Lovely water color paints.
June 20th, 2019 10:19
marijoy said:
I can see you guys having a lot of fun with this writing site. I love short poems or just words dripping from a pen. Every word counts.
Thanks Michael. Lovely water color paints.
June 20th, 2019 10:19
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
Suresh said:
Poetry has become a form of expression
For many a platform to release depression
Whether call it art, fart or a craft
Unlike most, I know I\'m not that smart
June 20th, 2019 10:17
Suresh said:
Poetry has become a form of expression
For many a platform to release depression
Whether call it art, fart or a craft
Unlike most, I know I\'m not that smart
June 20th, 2019 10:17
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
dusk arising said:
For some poetry is art. For some a poet is a boring old fart. For me, i\'m a plumber.
June 20th, 2019 07:46
dusk arising said:
For some poetry is art. For some a poet is a boring old fart. For me, i\'m a plumber.
June 20th, 2019 07:46
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
GOOD MORNING UNCLE MICHAEL ! Its 10pm Thursday here ! I like to comment on MPS Poems at the end of the the Day : gives me time to meditate ! Love the COTTAGE Im hoping BRIAN will buy one like that for when we are married ! In your elegant POEM you use the word FORM twice ! BRIAN has been teaching me that a PROPER POEM must have FORM & FUNCTION (as distinct from MODERN POETRY which lacks both !). BRIAN HE SAY *A Proper Poem must have Something to say (Subject & Title) and say it in a Poetic Form (Structure) ! Brian & I try to stick to that MANTRA but (Because we are Encourgers) we dont castigate those who DONT. Brian & I were taught Poetry & Literature @ School ! 20 years on (the Cultural Paucity of the 21st C) the emphasis on EXCELLENCE has dissappeared ! Thanks for sharing : Please check my poen today : PINK !
Blessings & love to You & Yours
Yours in the PINK ! ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
June 20th, 2019 04:10
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
GOOD MORNING UNCLE MICHAEL ! Its 10pm Thursday here ! I like to comment on MPS Poems at the end of the the Day : gives me time to meditate ! Love the COTTAGE Im hoping BRIAN will buy one like that for when we are married ! In your elegant POEM you use the word FORM twice ! BRIAN has been teaching me that a PROPER POEM must have FORM & FUNCTION (as distinct from MODERN POETRY which lacks both !). BRIAN HE SAY *A Proper Poem must have Something to say (Subject & Title) and say it in a Poetic Form (Structure) ! Brian & I try to stick to that MANTRA but (Because we are Encourgers) we dont castigate those who DONT. Brian & I were taught Poetry & Literature @ School ! 20 years on (the Cultural Paucity of the 21st C) the emphasis on EXCELLENCE has dissappeared ! Thanks for sharing : Please check my poen today : PINK !
Blessings & love to You & Yours
Yours in the PINK ! ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
June 20th, 2019 04:10
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
Poetic Dan said:
Words from the heart, some see as art. While others just scoff and keep walking by.
Great work
June 20th, 2019 02:36
Poetic Dan said:
Words from the heart, some see as art. While others just scoff and keep walking by.
Great work
June 20th, 2019 02:36
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
orchidee said:
A fine write Michael. Poetry might be about B& B (Bed & Breakfast); but not F&B (****** and ******). Too much of it is just laziness in poetry sometimes, I think.
June 20th, 2019 01:53
orchidee said:
A fine write Michael. Poetry might be about B& B (Bed & Breakfast); but not F&B (****** and ******). Too much of it is just laziness in poetry sometimes, I think.
June 20th, 2019 01:53
THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY
Goldfinch60 said:
We may be guardians but our words we hope will shine for others as yours do Michael.
June 20th, 2019 00:34
Goldfinch60 said:
We may be guardians but our words we hope will shine for others as yours do Michael.
June 20th, 2019 00:34
EARTH
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
THNAKS UNCLE MIKE : ANGELA HERE ! 8:30 pm and another day done & dusted ! Love the CHURCH & the PACK HORSE BRIDGE makes me homesick ! Love soil an incredible substance : It really is the *PROVIDER OF LIFE !* It would cost the EARTH if we had to manufacture it : but like the SUN & MOON its just there for our use (or misuse !) Please check BRIANS POEM *This Old House* thanks.
Blessings to You & Yours
Yours ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
June 19th, 2019 02:36
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
THNAKS UNCLE MIKE : ANGELA HERE ! 8:30 pm and another day done & dusted ! Love the CHURCH & the PACK HORSE BRIDGE makes me homesick ! Love soil an incredible substance : It really is the *PROVIDER OF LIFE !* It would cost the EARTH if we had to manufacture it : but like the SUN & MOON its just there for our use (or misuse !) Please check BRIANS POEM *This Old House* thanks.
Blessings to You & Yours
Yours ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
June 19th, 2019 02:36
EARTH
orchidee said:
A good write and pic M. You crumbling? Another Berles - Crum Berles!
June 19th, 2019 01:38
orchidee said:
A good write and pic M. You crumbling? Another Berles - Crum Berles!
June 19th, 2019 01:38
EARTH
dusk arising said:
I grabbed a clod and shook the sod off.
Provider of big holes for the dead to give life.
Once again your short pieces inspire.
June 19th, 2019 01:34
dusk arising said:
I grabbed a clod and shook the sod off.
Provider of big holes for the dead to give life.
Once again your short pieces inspire.
June 19th, 2019 01:34
MY STAFF
dusk arising said:
The essential staff for life yes. Great thought expressed, great composition.
Put it upon a plaque and sell it by the thousand.
June 18th, 2019 12:35
dusk arising said:
The essential staff for life yes. Great thought expressed, great composition.
Put it upon a plaque and sell it by the thousand.
June 18th, 2019 12:35
MY STAFF
Suresh said:
\"Lean on me\", says the staff, and if you can hear that then you are truly listening to your inner voice.
June 18th, 2019 10:58
Suresh said:
\"Lean on me\", says the staff, and if you can hear that then you are truly listening to your inner voice.
June 18th, 2019 10:58
MY STAFF
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
GOOD AFTERNOON UNCLE MIKE ~ Love the Village Scene makes me Hungry to get on the Housing Ladder with Angela ! Its OK for Folk like you to talk about Staff. In my post as Head of Applied Science I have four Academic Staff and Two Technicians working under me ! So like MOSES Im leaning on MY STAFF ! I inherited TWO Academics and a Technician and the others I appointed ! We all work well together and they are satisfied with their Grades (SO FAR !) Together with me thats a perfect number SEVEN STAFF ! Thanks for sharing ~ Please check BALANCED DIET !
Blessings & Peace & Joy to You & Yours
Yours ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡🧡🧡🧡
June 18th, 2019 10:42
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
GOOD AFTERNOON UNCLE MIKE ~ Love the Village Scene makes me Hungry to get on the Housing Ladder with Angela ! Its OK for Folk like you to talk about Staff. In my post as Head of Applied Science I have four Academic Staff and Two Technicians working under me ! So like MOSES Im leaning on MY STAFF ! I inherited TWO Academics and a Technician and the others I appointed ! We all work well together and they are satisfied with their Grades (SO FAR !) Together with me thats a perfect number SEVEN STAFF ! Thanks for sharing ~ Please check BALANCED DIET !
Blessings & Peace & Joy to You & Yours
Yours ANGELA & BRIAN 🧡🧡🧡🧡
June 18th, 2019 10:42
MY STAFF
Laura🌻 said:
Michael,
I love this poem and painting!
‘The strength of self-belief’
has pulled me out of many perilous situations!
~Laura~
P.S.- If this painting is not available, I’d like to commission you to paint one just like it for me! Thank you!
June 18th, 2019 02:20
Laura🌻 said:
Michael,
I love this poem and painting!
‘The strength of self-belief’
has pulled me out of many perilous situations!
~Laura~
P.S.- If this painting is not available, I’d like to commission you to paint one just like it for me! Thank you!
June 18th, 2019 02:20
MY STAFF
orchidee said:
A nice write and pic Michael. I dunno - I thought of the song \'My faith it is an oaken staff\' first sung at Primary School - millions of years ago then! I understand the need for self-belief, but I wouldn\'t want to rely entirely on me.
Meanwhile - Is Miss Berles on your staff work-team?
June 18th, 2019 01:48
orchidee said:
A nice write and pic Michael. I dunno - I thought of the song \'My faith it is an oaken staff\' first sung at Primary School - millions of years ago then! I understand the need for self-belief, but I wouldn\'t want to rely entirely on me.
Meanwhile - Is Miss Berles on your staff work-team?
June 18th, 2019 01:48
MY STAFF
Neville said:
I am a great believer in relying only on oneself......
nice words and a great painting Michael..
June 18th, 2019 01:17
Neville said:
I am a great believer in relying only on oneself......
nice words and a great painting Michael..
June 18th, 2019 01:17
MY STAFF
Goldfinch60 said:
May that self belief always be with you Michael. I am sure that it will.
June 18th, 2019 00:31
Goldfinch60 said:
May that self belief always be with you Michael. I am sure that it will.
June 18th, 2019 00:31
From \'A COLLECTION\' (13)
dusk arising said:
And when his python head arrives we shall all chant \" Nice to see you - to see you nice\".
June 17th, 2019 05:39
dusk arising said:
And when his python head arrives we shall all chant \" Nice to see you - to see you nice\".
June 17th, 2019 05:39
From \'A COLLECTION\' (13)
Neville said:
I rarely look at what my reviewing peers post.. but on this occasion, I have come to rest firmly on Goldfinch60\'s perch... and I aint talkin fish.. I reckon if we aint careful we could be up the creek without a decent paddle.....
June 17th, 2019 04:43
Neville said:
I rarely look at what my reviewing peers post.. but on this occasion, I have come to rest firmly on Goldfinch60\'s perch... and I aint talkin fish.. I reckon if we aint careful we could be up the creek without a decent paddle.....
June 17th, 2019 04:43
From \'A COLLECTION\' (13)
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
Thanks UNCLE MIKE : Love the RURAL SCENE ! Back @ work again today : its 10pm and Im shattered after 2 clinics and AQUAROBICS ! Your Poem sounds PAINFUL ~ They would need a bit of Chiropracty and Spinal manipulation after that anal manouvre !
BLESSINGS & Love to you and Yours
Yours ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Please check POSITIVITY !
June 17th, 2019 03:56
ANGELA & BRIAN said:
Thanks UNCLE MIKE : Love the RURAL SCENE ! Back @ work again today : its 10pm and Im shattered after 2 clinics and AQUAROBICS ! Your Poem sounds PAINFUL ~ They would need a bit of Chiropracty and Spinal manipulation after that anal manouvre !
BLESSINGS & Love to you and Yours
Yours ANGELA 🧡🧡🧡🧡
Please check POSITIVITY !
June 17th, 2019 03:56
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