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Alan J Ripley

70 years old from UK


The latest comments that Alan J Ripley has written.

SOON

2023-09-07
The joys of simplicity of life,
All my life I've had little craved more,
Yet the cynical me would disagree.
For the joys of simplicity of life,
Is all I should ever need.
Your poem resonates with me extremely well


life

2023-09-07
Thanks for sharing Peter
Not only do I agree with what has been said before.
I feel at one with this poem as though I've achieved
Nothing.


My best friend

2023-08-31
What a incredible story about a great friend of yours.
Book marked thanks for sharing.


Holocaust Remembrance Day 27.1.2020

2023-08-25
There's only two words that I can think of,
That I feel puts all of mankind into a
category of it's own for allowing this.
Disgust and shame. No one has the
Right to do this. My heart goes out to all
Who lost friends and relatives at this
Most reviled time. Regards Alan


My First Lesson in Anti-Semitism

2023-08-25
Esti.... How dare someone who purported to be,
Father Christmas treat a child of three
In this way! And an ill one at that.
Unfortunately the real father Christmas,
Wouldn't even treat his elves like that.
Here's hoping he was fired from the guild of
father Christmases and didn't receive any
Presents that year being on the naughty list.
Thanks for sharing, regards Alan


sands of time 2

2023-08-25
That's easy, all you have to do,
Is to pretend to do something.
While you're waiting for someone,
That's how to kill time.
Or see my poem, killing time.
Regards Alan


In Memoria Canis

2023-08-24
Dear Dougie
I have read this poem several times,
It. Stirs the very fabric of my soul.
A nice and well crafted poem,
For a soul that you miss.
I appreciate your sharing this.
Regards Alan


I Planted Corn This Year

2023-08-18
Nice one josephus


Flash, and the Plumes Crack

2023-08-18
If Eminem while eating M&Ms,
Had read my poetry.
He would have found haliborange,
Rhymes with orange.
Enjoying your rhymes,
Regards Alan.


Nutters

2023-08-16
You certainly are Lawrence as so am I.
Regards Alan


Transplantation

2023-08-05
I feel for you Sona
Although I have a loving wife, With children to,
They all do their own thing, in their own rooms,
So I've often felt that way too.
Thanks for sharing, Regards Alan.


Before, After, Between

2023-08-05
I agree each day is a gift.
That's why tomorrow's,
The present for me.


July 31

2023-08-01
A very worthy remembrance to someone you obviously adored.


A LETTER TO MY MOTHER

2023-07-31
On your mother's day poem.
Dear Keiko

Sorry to hear your mom passed away,
I'm sure she would have loved this.
Specially as it was written with love,
From you to her on mother's day.
Regards Alan


If I was by Ann Wood

2023-07-30
Nice sentiments Ann


SORROW

2023-07-27
Yet another wonderfully insightful poem.
Thanks for sharing Afrodite.
Regards Alan


Coffee Spots

2023-07-23
Hi Ingvar thanks for sharing,
Loved it.


GNU YOU PAST POETS & WRITERS (My Origanal Response To Alan J Ripley Work)

2023-07-23
Nice one ken
It's nice when poems,
Are created from the written words of others,
I've often written replies to works in poetic verse.
Regards Alan.


can you rip off the pride from me

2023-07-21
As I once said, Wife's are like a Chinese meal
Some are sweet, some if left to long can turn out
a little sour. The same as life itself.


PUCCINI

2023-07-21
Elvira must have lived a lonely life.
In Victorian times a wife was expected to stay at home.
Thanks for posting, Enjoyed the read.


Stone

2023-07-20
I enjoyed your thought process
Regards Alan


Dear Life

2023-07-20
Loved the title, loved the poem,
Nice to read your posts again.


IS THAT ALLOWED?

2023-07-19
Yes of course it is Allen


Glad for the Glass

2023-07-17
As I took out an upturned glass,
I said to carol, This glass is stupid
there's no hole in the top.
No she said but there's one in the bottom.
Oh that explains why there's no hole in the top,
My beer would run out....


Our Beloved Lilliput

2023-07-05
I know how you feel,
We've had several pets over the years.
Including a rescue cat when I was small.
She was well grizzled when we got her,
She had her claws removed and her teeth,
We gave her a home and several laps to share.
Pets are like children to us. We miss them too.
Regards Alan


Kursk

2023-07-03
Hi Melissa
Nice to see you on poetbay again.
I agree with you, unfortunately life itself isn't sacroscent,
The powers that be are willing to save lives.
But only if it benefits themselves,
Or maybe in this case they were not willing to try,
Incase they failed....


AR-15

2023-06-29
A very well constructed and unfortunately,
Will always be a topical poem as long as
Children can get their hands on firearms.
Regards Alan


the grey green sea

2023-06-21
Love the way you conveyed the anger of the sea,
As a unrelenting adversary waiting for the
demise of man. Regards Alan


The Joy and the Sorrow

2023-06-15
Dearest of friends Kathy.
The weight of loss at times feels unbearable.
Especially as it was your son.
Just remember here on poetbay.
Your loved by everyone.
Regards Alan


Roland the Rat

2023-06-15
A well crafted poem that stirs my imagination
Bookmarked for future enjoyment.
Regards Alan.


Cinders

2023-06-04
I like this Elle a photo is just a snapshot
of a live. Only exposing the reality of
the what could have been in our imaginations.
Regards Alan


Silent Self

2023-06-04
A well constructed metaphor of oneself.
Regards Alan


Pointing Out

2023-06-04
We all feel a little lost when we lose someone,
It takes time to grieve, take care of yourself
At this saddest of time's.
Regards Alan.


You

2023-06-01
What a lovely poem


O, Meal Worm!

2023-05-29
I hear they have plenty of protein :-)
Regards Alan


His Death is Scheduled for Next Monday

2023-05-28
I'm certain that he would love to see you.
One last time. Ask one of his family.
I doubt that they would say no,
If you don't ask you will always regret it.
My heart goes out to you, As I'm sure all
Your friends on poetbay feel the same.
Hugs and kisses my friend.
Regards Alan


1st of July in Québec

2023-05-28
If 1July is moving day
So is Canada day, Does that mean
Canada should be moving?


Ramblings 639

2023-05-28
I know how you feel unfortunately.
My pain started this year in my legs,
Physio said the pain isn't going to get any better.
So the older I get its gonna get worse.
Hope mine disappears.


To Missing You Too Soon

2023-05-27
Lovely sweet poem


SAT TYPING (A VEAREATAN ON A THEAIM)

2023-05-19
I'm there with you ken,
I write what I feel and feel what I write.


Jade won my heart!

2023-05-16
We all deserve to love and beloved by someone.
Enjoyed the read's so far.
Regards Alan


Starting Over Again

2023-05-16
A very brave thing to do
Regards Alan


Wanting You Wanting Me

2023-05-16
Sweet


Battle Between Good and Evil

2023-05-16
Definitely worth the read


Love Is Complicated

2023-05-16
As someone who cares I feel abuse of any kind
Sickening. You cannot let the bullies win.
I've got a lot of your poems to go through,
I hope to enjoy the better days ahead
As I read through. Regards Alan


A LETTER TO MY MOTHER

2023-05-16
This is so much better than a card,
It expresses so much more.
Bet your mum loved this.
Regards Alan


A sad news by Ann Wood

2023-05-16
Dear dear Ann
I feel very sad about the loss of two of your friends.
A friend of ours was killed on a zebra crossing,
Not to long ago, Pam and her husband
Were three quarters across when she was hit..
Sadly he had just been diagnosed with dementia.
Shame they can't change the speed limit
Approaching crossing to 20mph.
30mph is a death sentence.


A mom's Joy.

2023-05-13
And without a doubt
He shines because of you


THE WRITTEN WORD

2023-05-09
Oops did again


Ken Williams

2023-05-05
Hi Ken pleased you liked my scribbles.
Regards Alan