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by Matty11
Thu Nov 23, 2023 1:12 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Silence
Replies: 9
Views: 11041

Re: Silence

Very much enjoyed Colm. Perspectives, inside/outside, invite the reader to reflect on insistence/acceptance/resistance. A rewarding and resonant read.

Phil
by Matty11
Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: City Planners
Replies: 7
Views: 15087

Re: City Planners

Good one. Quite like Tracy's suggestion. You may consider ditching the 'dreaming' context and just take a flight with angels.

Phil
by Matty11
Mon Oct 24, 2022 12:53 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: death seen through a telescope
Replies: 8
Views: 2461

Re: death seen through a telescope

Excellent Dave
by Matty11
Wed Aug 17, 2022 11:35 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Silverback
Replies: 8
Views: 2180

Re: Silverback

As always Jackie, a freshness of approach, that made the assertions that more compelling. Hold me less precious in your hands and see as awards this dappling, this graying I have become. Yes, there is beauty in truth for both. Give me space to open my arms. I can hear the breathing in that release. ...
by Matty11
Wed Aug 17, 2022 3:42 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Dalston Saturday Night
Replies: 5
Views: 1918

Re: Dalston Saturday Night

👍
by Matty11
Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:04 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Dalston Saturday Night
Replies: 5
Views: 1918

Re: Dalston Saturday Night

Hi Dave

A consensus on the standout lines, particularly liked the arched brows. I don't think you need the last verse.

Phil
by Matty11
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:29 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Living with Carpenter Bees
Replies: 8
Views: 1659

Re: Living with Carpenter Bees

as heavy as baby mice now that is an analogy that impacts!
by Matty11
Tue Apr 12, 2022 1:25 am
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Distant Hills
Replies: 6
Views: 1614

Re: Distant Hills

Nice reflective one Marco. I can relate to that walk, though espaliered ambushed (probably due to the limits of my vocab).

Phil
by Matty11
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:41 pm
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Finale
Replies: 6
Views: 1403

Re: Finale

Thanks Trev. Plenty to ponder on there.

all the best

Phil
by Matty11
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:35 pm
Forum: Post Your Poems
Topic: Bin Day
Replies: 5
Views: 1159

Re: Bin Day

Good one Trev. The woman rushing out in her dressing gown...yep, seen that! Like the fish gulp. Like the rock/hat I feel you could work the disposal parallels more with the coffin image. hardened ...my bin men are more varied...cheery, in a rush, have a muscular vitality...one label feels unfair Phil