Today's poet

[Hes]

Very true if you have read THAT poem by Auden.


(Blame Freckle if you think its rude)

I hadn't read that article before, cheers. It is interesting what we find erotic and what seems pornographic...possibly too early in the day for that kind of debate though!

I have to say that I prefer the suggestiveness of Hattersley's poem to the 'leave nothing to the imagination' style of Auden's but anyway, how about a bit of Tennyson.

The Eagle

He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world, he stands.

The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.

[southernsoftie]

Glad you liked it. Will drip-feed some more of the same into this thread from time to time!

[Old Whippet]

Very true if you have read THAT poem by Auden.


(Blame Freckle if you think its rude)

Oh Lordy! I just read it at work. Somewhere in this organisation and alarm is going off and the internet police closing in.
Might have more time for running in the next few weeks!

[Hes]

Hey Softie! you thought you couldn't hack it on this thread! That's great.
The last verse could be the template for the proposed gathering of the Fell Poets Society - which I think should be the night before a race, otherwise it'd be the Dead Poet's Society and that's already been done!

I was just about to say that the last verse is my idea of a good date but I think you have the right idea. Looks like it could be a really good gathering. We won't be trying to race each other the day after either, we'll be too busy composing haiku!

[Mossdog]

I have to say that I prefer the suggestiveness of Hattersley's poem to the 'leave nothing to the imagination' style of Auden's but anyway, how about a bit of Tennyson.

The Eagle

He clasps the crag with crooked hands;
Close to the sun in lonely lands,
Ringed with the azure world, he stands.

The wrinkled sea beneath him crawls;
He watches from his mountain walls,
And like a thunderbolt he falls.

Well said Hes, and The Eagle has helped my spirits soar too. Thanks

[Harry H Howgill]

Seven pounds six ounces
Bundle of snugglyness
Dad loves him and Mum


This one's for Mrs H: -

Christy Moore - Voyage

I am a sailor, you're my first mate
We signed on together, we coupled our fate
Hauled up our anchor, determined not to fail
For the hearts treasure, together we set sail

With no maps to guide us we steered our own course
Rode out the storms when the winds were gale force
Sat out the doldrums in patience and hope
Working together we learned how to cope

Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled water that keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew

Together we're in this relationship
We built it with care to last the whole trip
Our true destination's not marked on any charts
We're navigating to the shores of the heart

To get the full effect click on this link: -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_surYSjPZQA
Close your eyes, listen to the lyrics, and if a tear comes to your eye, you'll know exactly how wonderfully happy I am at the moment.
Harry
x

[Derby Tup]

well done missus aitch
that's really terriffic news
hope they're both well

[Another Team]

Seven pounds six ounces
Bundle of snugglyness
Dad loves him and Mum


This one's for Mrs H: -

Christy Moore - Voyage

I am a sailor, you're my first mate
We signed on together, we coupled our fate
Hauled up our anchor, determined not to fail
For the hearts treasure, together we set sail

With no maps to guide us we steered our own course
Rode out the storms when the winds were gale force
Sat out the doldrums in patience and hope
Working together we learned how to cope

Life is an ocean and love is a boat
In troubled water that keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage, there was just me and you
Now gathered round us, we have our own crew

Together we're in this relationship
We built it with care to last the whole trip
Our true destination's not marked on any charts
We're navigating to the shores of the heart

To get the full effect click on this link: -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_surYSjPZQA
Close your eyes, listen to the lyrics, and if a tear comes to your eye, you'll know exactly how wonderfully happy I am at the moment.
Harry
x

Many congratulations to you and your crew.

[Another Team]

Seven pounds six ounces
Bundle of snugglyness
Dad loves him and Mum

well done missus aitch
that's really terriffic news
hope they're both well

hello little new
wonderous you
now you are four!

I've thought of one.

Pain replaced by joy
Life loud boy. Fingers toes skin.
Now the fun begins

[Bo Peep]

if a tear comes to your eye

It did. That was beautiful. Congratulations.