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John Ashleigh

34 years old from England


The latest comments that John Ashleigh has written.

The art of non-doing

2015-08-04
Stunning. Graceful as ever and very profound. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


Animal

2015-08-04
A piece of protest and moral. Very well done. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


Rue Das Nicht

2015-07-31
I love the imagery. I love the repetition. This is a true gem. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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John.


hunger

2015-07-30
Intriguing structuring and rendering of perspectives. This is clever and thought provoking. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


the sea's dark diatribe rolls

2015-07-30
Stunning use of poetic device, especially the alliteration. Another gem of a poem, Bob. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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John.


The Zorro circle

2015-07-30
Very, very good. Such potency and refinement. I am most impressed with this piece. *applaud*

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John.


Forever Friends

2015-07-30
The rhyming is perfect and the sentiment is heart warming. If I could offer some criticism, it would be that you have used text speak for 'through' in L3. It stems the flow a little. Thanks for sharing!

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John.


The Keeper of Friendship

2015-07-30
Very charming indeed.

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John.


Ethereal

2015-07-24
Stunning imagery. A gem of a poem. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


Axiom

2015-07-24
Stunning use of vocabulary. Thanks for the education and the picturesque telling. Axiom is a beautiful word.

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John.


The Ghost

2015-07-24
Poignant, haunting, and somewhat romantic. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


INSIDE (with thanks to PrincesesBon)

2015-07-21
Indeed. A strong concept, full of actuality. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


A Short Twist Of Bitters

2015-07-21
I really admire your use of poetic device, especially the internal rhyming and alliteration. You are a wordsmith. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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John.


okay fine

2015-07-21
The brevity here is very good. It says what it needs to say.

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John.


Innocence

2015-07-21
I admire the structuring here. It brings prominence to the character. The innocence lost is very powerful, and it comes across very genuine. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


Backhanded compliment?

2015-07-21
Astute. Insightful. Full of morality.

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John.


Looking for a reason

2015-07-21
An interesting premise. Thought provoking.

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John.


If Lady Izumi Had Written An Etheree

2015-07-21
A gem of a poem. You have done the form justice. It is picturesque, articulate, and emotional. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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John.


your beauty's glitter

2015-06-30
Rather quite stunning. I love the imagery. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


A good day

2015-06-30
A lovely and light hearted piece which is actually quite nostalgic. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


Vision of Heaven

2015-06-15
A very clever extended metaphor. You certainly paint a picture. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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John.


han shan says

2015-06-15
Certainly a hard feat. A very intriguing concept though....

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John.


timing is everything

2015-06-15
So convincing and gracefully penned. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


High Tide

2015-06-15
Interesting. It is a dynamic write and very efficacious. Well done. A fantastic piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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John.


echoes

2015-06-15
Rather astute, actually. We all see ourselves in people - that is the root of sagacity and maturity. A strong piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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John.


Refugee Soul

2015-06-13
Very topical indeed. A strong piece of literature. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


The Evangelical and the Skeptic

2015-06-13
I love the character to this, and I love the witty tone. You are a wordsmith. Thanks for sharing.

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John.


Footy

2015-06-13
I admire the link between music and football. It is certainly original and rather expressive. I love the reference to John Lee Hooker. Genius, really. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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John.


-30

2015-06-13
Very picturesque. You write so beautifully, so articulate. I enjoyed this piece. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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John.


BRITAINS NATIONAL BIRD - THE CUTE ROBIN!

2015-06-13
I love the narrative, Ken. An interesting concept....

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John.


PoetBay is 10 years old!

2015-05-27
I shall drink to you all. I hope we will all be here in another ten years. You make the internet a better place to be.

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John.


Press

2014-10-07
A very intriguing and articulate piece of literature.

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John.


A story

2014-10-06
I agree with Ashe. The realism is a pleasure to read.

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John.


(Love) You Are

2014-10-06
The extended metaphor worked perfectly and was very refreshing. The sentiment is hard hitting. Thankyou for sharing this with us.

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John.


In the eyes of others & ...

2014-10-04
Profound....


Uncle Ikey's Last Words #44

2014-10-02
Thought provoking and philosophical.

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John.


Two to tango

2014-10-02
It has a bitterness however subtle. I enjoyed the couplet style and the sincere sentiment. Thankyou for sharing.

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John.


Princess Spell

2014-10-02
Enchanting.


Craving

2014-09-30
Such crisp rhyming and cogent sentiment. This poem holds so much strength. Thankyou for sharing.

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John.


I'M NOT WHITE! I'M BEIGE!

2013-08-19
I admire the depth and the simplicity. A poem of voice. Thankyou for sharing. *applaud*

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John.


Dear reader

2013-08-14
Beautifully graceful. This is lovely. *applaud*

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John.


Scent of Oranges

2013-08-14
A piece filled with sentiment and nostalgia. I enjoyed this. Thankyou for sharing. *applaud*

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John.


The two

2013-08-13
How alluring. Sounds nice. *applaud*

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John.


To Protect You

2013-08-13
I admire the level of sincerity. A raw and powerful poem. Thankyou for sharing this with us. *applaud*

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John.


i Corals

2013-05-27
This is very intriguing and expressive! Thankyou for sharing.

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John.


simplicity

2013-04-20
An astute piece of literature.

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John.


oo

2013-04-20
A very comical Limerick. Well done. *applause*

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John.


life calling

2013-04-17
An intriguing concept!

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John.


Epicenthure

2013-04-16
I think we can always be a little more aware. A powerful piece. Thankyou for sharing. *applaud*

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John.


Bridge

2013-04-15
I love Fractal poetry. It is a difficult form. I like the sense of understanding here, shells. A powerful poem. Thankyou for sharing. *applaud*

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John.