Comments received on poems by Michael Edwards
VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF FENCE
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good words Michael, as d a has said I too like 3 and it applies very much to me.
Andy
March 30th, 2022 00:59
Goldfinch60 said:
Very good words Michael, as d a has said I too like 3 and it applies very much to me.
Andy
March 30th, 2022 00:59
VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF FENCE
Rocky Lagou said:
This is honestly gold! Such a fun \"challenge\" to religion.
\"The bible is true
Oh! But not the parables
Subtle cherry picking\"
Literally had me crying of laughter! You\'re a genius. 🙌
March 29th, 2022 13:32
Rocky Lagou said:
This is honestly gold! Such a fun \"challenge\" to religion.
\"The bible is true
Oh! But not the parables
Subtle cherry picking\"
Literally had me crying of laughter! You\'re a genius. 🙌
March 29th, 2022 13:32
VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF FENCE
L. B. Mek said:
let them be, my friend
in the word of Bukowski:
\'and the best at murder are those who preach against it
and the best at hate are those who preach love
and the best at war finally are those who preach peace
those who preach god, need god
those who preach peace do not have peace
those who preach peace do not have love
beware the preachers
beware the knowers\'
( https://mypoeticside.com/show-classic-poem-4332 )
(for its that very conflict
they strive for, remember
nothing kills, their intrusively
aggressive efforts
like apathy\'s, indifference
in the words of Plath:
\'tea leaves thwart
those who court catastrophe, designing
futures where nothing will occur\'
(from Ennui, by Sylvia Plath)
let them, be
for this merely, their zealotry\'s
death cries
for Voltaire, finished them off
a few centuries ago, already...
let them be
just watch-on, and pity their plight
while praying
there\'s enough mercy left, in our Universe
to forgive, their wilful InHumanity
(and yes, I meant my capital H
for I won\'t, ever surrender
our Beautiful language
merely, because they tainted it
by claiming it as theirs)
Amen!
March 29th, 2022 05:39
L. B. Mek said:
let them be, my friend
in the word of Bukowski:
\'and the best at murder are those who preach against it
and the best at hate are those who preach love
and the best at war finally are those who preach peace
those who preach god, need god
those who preach peace do not have peace
those who preach peace do not have love
beware the preachers
beware the knowers\'
( https://mypoeticside.com/show-classic-poem-4332 )
(for its that very conflict
they strive for, remember
nothing kills, their intrusively
aggressive efforts
like apathy\'s, indifference
in the words of Plath:
\'tea leaves thwart
those who court catastrophe, designing
futures where nothing will occur\'
(from Ennui, by Sylvia Plath)
let them, be
for this merely, their zealotry\'s
death cries
for Voltaire, finished them off
a few centuries ago, already...
let them be
just watch-on, and pity their plight
while praying
there\'s enough mercy left, in our Universe
to forgive, their wilful InHumanity
(and yes, I meant my capital H
for I won\'t, ever surrender
our Beautiful language
merely, because they tainted it
by claiming it as theirs)
Amen!
March 29th, 2022 05:39
VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF FENCE
Doggerel Dave said:
You got my vote, Michael:
https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-124909
However, I\'ve never knocked the religious here, in fact I\'ve had very respectful conversations with a couple - they have a right to their faith if that\'s what it takes to lead a full useful life - provided they don\'t attempt to control anyone else\'s freedom.
March 29th, 2022 03:20
Doggerel Dave said:
You got my vote, Michael:
https://mypoeticside.com/show-poem-124909
However, I\'ve never knocked the religious here, in fact I\'ve had very respectful conversations with a couple - they have a right to their faith if that\'s what it takes to lead a full useful life - provided they don\'t attempt to control anyone else\'s freedom.
March 29th, 2022 03:20
VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF FENCE
dusk arising said:
This chap Hugh has a lot going for him.
A touchy subject this religious stuff. As you well know i never get involved in discussing it!
Oh I\'ve tried but a remarkable deafness seems to overtake the preacher types.
I do particularly like (3).
March 29th, 2022 03:19
dusk arising said:
This chap Hugh has a lot going for him.
A touchy subject this religious stuff. As you well know i never get involved in discussing it!
Oh I\'ve tried but a remarkable deafness seems to overtake the preacher types.
I do particularly like (3).
March 29th, 2022 03:19
VIEWS FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF FENCE
orchidee said:
Liking this, understanding what you mean. Number 3 - yes, there are \'fair-weather Christians\' about - me included sometimes.
Miss Berles sitting on the fence? Is it painful for her? Will she get splinters?! lol.
March 29th, 2022 02:17
orchidee said:
Liking this, understanding what you mean. Number 3 - yes, there are \'fair-weather Christians\' about - me included sometimes.
Miss Berles sitting on the fence? Is it painful for her? Will she get splinters?! lol.
March 29th, 2022 02:17
ONCE
Rocky Lagou said:
Wow what a picture you\'ve painted with words. Also literally, assuming that\'s your own artwork. It\'s so refined and splendid. Great job!
March 28th, 2022 12:30
Rocky Lagou said:
Wow what a picture you\'ve painted with words. Also literally, assuming that\'s your own artwork. It\'s so refined and splendid. Great job!
March 28th, 2022 12:30
ONCE
L. B. Mek said:
change is inevitable, but
what was lost
in our beloved Blighty\'s
cultural heritage
can never be, replaced
I think
like, that simple:
\'good morning
nice/awful weather
we\'re having\'..
nowadays, you need only
smile
at a stranger for them
to cross the road
and look at you, like
you\'re, some kinda weirdo...
(thanks for sharing Michael
I think that twilight theme
in your artwork
works well, to reflect
that irreversible change, in society)
let\'s hope
it\'s a twilight of morning
and eventually, something bright
will replace what we\'ve lost
but sadly, I fear
things will only get bleaker, in the future..
(oh and congrats on the sale
hope, all is well)
March 28th, 2022 05:43
L. B. Mek said:
change is inevitable, but
what was lost
in our beloved Blighty\'s
cultural heritage
can never be, replaced
I think
like, that simple:
\'good morning
nice/awful weather
we\'re having\'..
nowadays, you need only
smile
at a stranger for them
to cross the road
and look at you, like
you\'re, some kinda weirdo...
(thanks for sharing Michael
I think that twilight theme
in your artwork
works well, to reflect
that irreversible change, in society)
let\'s hope
it\'s a twilight of morning
and eventually, something bright
will replace what we\'ve lost
but sadly, I fear
things will only get bleaker, in the future..
(oh and congrats on the sale
hope, all is well)
March 28th, 2022 05:43
ONCE
dusk arising said:
As a young man i wore three piece suits to work and was often complimented by seniors upon my sartotial elegance. In my 30\'s i changed career starting my own business which reqired me to wear tradesman work clothes. What a difference it made to other peoples reception (or perception) of my presence. Until I opened my mouth lol.
Though never a part of the city gent scene i find your piece apt and that painting is superb.
March 28th, 2022 03:26
dusk arising said:
As a young man i wore three piece suits to work and was often complimented by seniors upon my sartotial elegance. In my 30\'s i changed career starting my own business which reqired me to wear tradesman work clothes. What a difference it made to other peoples reception (or perception) of my presence. Until I opened my mouth lol.
Though never a part of the city gent scene i find your piece apt and that painting is superb.
March 28th, 2022 03:26
ONCE
orchidee said:
Good write and pic M.
Still \'shock, horror\' from some, if people turn up at church in jeans and T-shirts!
It doesn\'t bother me really, but leaders should dress for church suitably I think (non dog-collar type of leaders). Jeans seem too casual for them, as if they are just a club leader. It looked shabby too, for a leader old enough to be a grandfather!
Is Miss Berles like mutton dressed as lamb?! lol.
March 28th, 2022 02:09
orchidee said:
Good write and pic M.
Still \'shock, horror\' from some, if people turn up at church in jeans and T-shirts!
It doesn\'t bother me really, but leaders should dress for church suitably I think (non dog-collar type of leaders). Jeans seem too casual for them, as if they are just a club leader. It looked shabby too, for a leader old enough to be a grandfather!
Is Miss Berles like mutton dressed as lamb?! lol.
March 28th, 2022 02:09
ONCE
Fay Slimm. said:
Times change and city gents retired to let in the \"young thrusters\" as Dave comments above - - great observation of fashions in dress - - that painting is breathtaking Mike and deserves to be spoken for -
March 28th, 2022 01:39
Fay Slimm. said:
Times change and city gents retired to let in the \"young thrusters\" as Dave comments above - - great observation of fashions in dress - - that painting is breathtaking Mike and deserves to be spoken for -
March 28th, 2022 01:39
ONCE
Goldfinch60 said:
Yes I too used to go to work in suit and tie with polished shoes but even in my time it changed, but I didn\'t, I always \'dressed\' for work.
Andy
March 28th, 2022 01:22
Goldfinch60 said:
Yes I too used to go to work in suit and tie with polished shoes but even in my time it changed, but I didn\'t, I always \'dressed\' for work.
Andy
March 28th, 2022 01:22
ONCE
Doggerel Dave said:
I escaped London in the eighties - with a genuine British Brolly as a useful souvenir.
I however believe the invasion of young thrusters on the market floor might have had something to do with City Gent\'s demise.
Please enlighten me if I\"m wrong, Michael.
Nice piece of sociological observation.
March 28th, 2022 01:03
Doggerel Dave said:
I escaped London in the eighties - with a genuine British Brolly as a useful souvenir.
I however believe the invasion of young thrusters on the market floor might have had something to do with City Gent\'s demise.
Please enlighten me if I\"m wrong, Michael.
Nice piece of sociological observation.
March 28th, 2022 01:03
ONCE
Michael Edwards said:
Chose the painting as I also called it \'ONCE\' - think the painting might be spoken for so it\'s off to the framers.
March 28th, 2022 00:40
Michael Edwards said:
Chose the painting as I also called it \'ONCE\' - think the painting might be spoken for so it\'s off to the framers.
March 28th, 2022 00:40
SPECSAVERS CHALLENGE
Goldfinch60 said:
Roses are red
Violets are grey
That\'s not right
Still never mind eh!
At one time I was in the supermarket and was hit by a trolley pushed by a man, he had a badge on saying that he worked for Specsavers.
Andy
March 25th, 2022 01:37
Goldfinch60 said:
Roses are red
Violets are grey
That\'s not right
Still never mind eh!
At one time I was in the supermarket and was hit by a trolley pushed by a man, he had a badge on saying that he worked for Specsavers.
Andy
March 25th, 2022 01:37
SPECSAVERS CHALLENGE
Neville said:
how extraordinarily apt ................ :)
March 24th, 2022 12:44
Neville said:
how extraordinarily apt ................ :)
March 24th, 2022 12:44
SPECSAVERS CHALLENGE
L. B. Mek said:
clever! a great showcasing
of Art and Poetry, in-sync
to explore that Brevity
of self-expression..
thanks for sharing Michael
and as ever
inspiring me, to scribble
yet another, humble
poetic reply)
\'personally, dear Artist
I identify best
with that yellow corner, you injected
as an alternate, possibility
of reality\'s, differing perspectives
that colour of weakness
or simultaneously
a nourishing Sun\'s, brightness
waking up each day
doing, what it can
and then, when the time comes
surrendering
for the Moon, to do its thing
and accept those cycles of inevitability
in existence...
a humble, power
existing in those realms
between the warring
red and green
of stop - start, headstrong
stalwarts, in life...
yeah, find me
in that amber corner of agreeability
waiting my turn, crossing briskly
before the sign, starts to flash
and those alarms, beep
resoundingly, to once more
announce that arrival
of invading chaos, in our
fragile
small corners of the world!\'
March 24th, 2022 06:30
L. B. Mek said:
clever! a great showcasing
of Art and Poetry, in-sync
to explore that Brevity
of self-expression..
thanks for sharing Michael
and as ever
inspiring me, to scribble
yet another, humble
poetic reply)
\'personally, dear Artist
I identify best
with that yellow corner, you injected
as an alternate, possibility
of reality\'s, differing perspectives
that colour of weakness
or simultaneously
a nourishing Sun\'s, brightness
waking up each day
doing, what it can
and then, when the time comes
surrendering
for the Moon, to do its thing
and accept those cycles of inevitability
in existence...
a humble, power
existing in those realms
between the warring
red and green
of stop - start, headstrong
stalwarts, in life...
yeah, find me
in that amber corner of agreeability
waiting my turn, crossing briskly
before the sign, starts to flash
and those alarms, beep
resoundingly, to once more
announce that arrival
of invading chaos, in our
fragile
small corners of the world!\'
March 24th, 2022 06:30
SPECSAVERS CHALLENGE
dusk arising said:
Roses are red
your eyes are green
they once were china blue
before you ripped out my spleen
March 24th, 2022 04:44
dusk arising said:
Roses are red
your eyes are green
they once were china blue
before you ripped out my spleen
March 24th, 2022 04:44
SPECSAVERS CHALLENGE
Doggerel Dave said:
We get Specsavers ads here, Michael..not sure I\'ve seen that one.. However, I might need a pair after an attempt to view your latest art. Can\'t keep my eyes steady after that. How much more complex will you go? looking forward to it!
March 24th, 2022 04:08
Doggerel Dave said:
We get Specsavers ads here, Michael..not sure I\'ve seen that one.. However, I might need a pair after an attempt to view your latest art. Can\'t keep my eyes steady after that. How much more complex will you go? looking forward to it!
March 24th, 2022 04:08
A FINE TO-DO
Fay Slimm. said:
You are the star at thinking outside the box so you are Mike - another chuckle raised by this cleverly funny metaphorical read. - - Great stuff.
March 23rd, 2022 07:19
Fay Slimm. said:
You are the star at thinking outside the box so you are Mike - another chuckle raised by this cleverly funny metaphorical read. - - Great stuff.
March 23rd, 2022 07:19
A FINE TO-DO
Doggerel Dave said:
Ah but definitely beyond limerick Michael; increased complexity in tune with the visuals above.
I hope to see this continue, free of competitive rhymes (not you, dusk) well into the future.......
March 23rd, 2022 05:42
Doggerel Dave said:
Ah but definitely beyond limerick Michael; increased complexity in tune with the visuals above.
I hope to see this continue, free of competitive rhymes (not you, dusk) well into the future.......
March 23rd, 2022 05:42
A FINE TO-DO
orchidee said:
Good write M. lol.
Miss Berles do anything in this?
March 23rd, 2022 02:59
orchidee said:
Good write M. lol.
Miss Berles do anything in this?
March 23rd, 2022 02:59
A VISIT CANCELLED
L. B. Mek said:
just crazy, to introduce war
to a world still reeling from COVID..
an apt use of reverse psychology
in poetic form, to showcase
your exasperation
at this befuddling and shameful episode
in humanity\'s history..
humour needs to prick
if it\'s to encourage the healing of our overwhelmed
sensitivity\'s, I think
(as long as it\'s in good taste)..
thanks Michael, a read that adds a realistic
balanced and relatable perspective
to this challenging times..
(btw
on another note, in USA
as a way to get money, right
to the hands of the Ukraine people
and not some, charity scam
people began booking, Airbnb
rooms and requesting
no refunds, for cancellations
or unavailable status of rooms
so the owners got the money direct..
I thought this was so inventive
and reassured my dwindling hopes
that goodness, may someday
prevail)
March 21st, 2022 06:57
L. B. Mek said:
just crazy, to introduce war
to a world still reeling from COVID..
an apt use of reverse psychology
in poetic form, to showcase
your exasperation
at this befuddling and shameful episode
in humanity\'s history..
humour needs to prick
if it\'s to encourage the healing of our overwhelmed
sensitivity\'s, I think
(as long as it\'s in good taste)..
thanks Michael, a read that adds a realistic
balanced and relatable perspective
to this challenging times..
(btw
on another note, in USA
as a way to get money, right
to the hands of the Ukraine people
and not some, charity scam
people began booking, Airbnb
rooms and requesting
no refunds, for cancellations
or unavailable status of rooms
so the owners got the money direct..
I thought this was so inventive
and reassured my dwindling hopes
that goodness, may someday
prevail)
March 21st, 2022 06:57
A VISIT CANCELLED
dusk arising said:
a missile, a bomb or a murderous shooting
which poisonous death awaits mr putin
how many more times
shall we witness war crimes
before the day someone executes him
March 21st, 2022 04:29
dusk arising said:
a missile, a bomb or a murderous shooting
which poisonous death awaits mr putin
how many more times
shall we witness war crimes
before the day someone executes him
March 21st, 2022 04:29
A VISIT CANCELLED
orchidee said:
Yes, and can we still buy any (sylla) berles there?!
March 21st, 2022 03:15
orchidee said:
Yes, and can we still buy any (sylla) berles there?!
March 21st, 2022 03:15
Five Seven Fives (Two)
Goldfinch60 said:
Good one Michael. Why cannot the world be harmonised?
Andy
March 21st, 2022 01:58
Goldfinch60 said:
Good one Michael. Why cannot the world be harmonised?
Andy
March 21st, 2022 01:58
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