replying on The Mill by vulcan
30 Sep 2002, 3:25 AM
I think I shall order a pair of those rings. I'm quite convinced that this will work. But there were no testimonials by the immortal on the site. Is this a bad sign? Are you Alex Chiu? Come come, don't be modest...
'softly immortal' isn't a contrast - what meaningful contrast could be made between softness and immortality? They're not opposing values, but they do make a nice sound and evoke the idea that immortality is gentle and nothing to be afraid of. Which ain't that mysterious an idea. You come from a strange angle monsieur.
on Witch to Wicca by Lenore
30 Sep 2002, 2:45 AM
This is a bit mysterious to me as the only Wiccan I ever met was a scary South African girl who tried to seduce me at a conference. (Told me I had typical Scorpio's eyes, whatever that might mean. But it was spooky 'cos I am a Scorpio.) I didn't stick around long enough to find out whether she burnt her house down or about the elements or whatever. Nevertheless, I get the metaphors here and they're very strong. And I especially like your conclusions about the nature of God i.e. he/she/it is an invention to salve human fears.
replying on Putney at Low Tide by Christof
30 Sep 2002, 1:10 AM
I know. How sad the Cottage is gone. This was written back in the good old days before Fulham residents decided they don't like the only interesting thing in their neighbourhood.
replying on West Sands, late afternoon in winter by Nicholas Jones
27 Sep 2002, 3:47 AM
Yes, bonza's something I picked up from the many Australians I've worked with. It means smashing, super, great etc. I think this could be any estuary - ever been to Whitstable? Very similar effects can be achieved.
on West Sands, late afternoon in winter by Nicholas Jones
27 Sep 2002, 3:40 AM
This is your best yet. I love the idea of barely being there, just being a space defined by the environment around you. And you end it light-heartedly. Bonza. (but a typo - 'estuary' - don't worry about it).
replying on Transfixed (#2) by Christof
27 Sep 2002, 3:36 AM
I think I can see what you mean, some of the imagery's similar. Orwell had quite a way with a phrase, but I wonder is her being ironic?
replying on Transfixed (#2) by Christof
27 Sep 2002, 3:26 AM
Thanks for that. I haven't read that - I must seek it out.
on Cover song by bondjedi
27 Sep 2002, 2:47 AM
Don't listen to him.
on Life's Unnoticables by apples_tim
27 Sep 2002, 2:45 AM
I don't understand what you mean by 'your life is for seen' - do you mean 'foreseen'?
on Nighttime Conversation by unknown
27 Sep 2002, 2:43 AM
Is it just me or is this rude and naughty?
on Conversation with a Clock III by morffrom
26 Sep 2002, 7:37 AM
Thank God. Now you can get out at talk to people. Or at least to the birds or soemthing.
replying on Conversations with a Clock II by morffrom
26 Sep 2002, 7:34 AM
It was my vote, so you need to have words with Ms Zzinnia. I only abstain if I don't like the poem.
on Disbeliever by ThoughtfulSoul
26 Sep 2002, 7:21 AM
I think I would lose the last couplet and the word 'fiction' and then this would stand as a perfect statement.
replying on Fraternity by Christof
26 Sep 2002, 7:19 AM
I like the label 'shabby chic'. I think that describes me perfectly.
on Conversations with a Clock II by morffrom
26 Sep 2002, 7:17 AM
Very good! Funny. You're worryingly preoccupied with clocks though. You want to watch that. (Geddit? Oh ha ha). I like this very much.
on The Writing Life #2 by poetandknowit
26 Sep 2002, 2:31 AM
Highly comic and no doubt true.