Alan J Ripley

2026-09-18
Good for you Ken

2026-09-16
Your words resonate,
like the ripples on your lake.

2026-09-16
I remember one Christmas eve doing this,
an interesting experience when nobody stops.
Thanks for sharing your sad experience.
Regards Alan

2026-09-15
I received five same messages, deleted them all.
Felt they could be A I generated. As I found this
On another post. Same message on all.

2026-09-14
May all your dreams come true.
while you take a sip of life.

2026-09-12
Another gem David

2026-09-12
There's not many that are able,
to share the horrors of that day.
Your mastery of poetry,
has done what they couldn't.
Many regards Alan

2026-09-12
There's not many that are able,
to share the horrors of that day.
Your mastery of poetry,
has done what they couldn't.
Many regards Alan

2026-09-12
Hi Artorius, many of us get rejected.
Don't give up trying, I'm not saying that this is why,
Where are the commas and full stops.
I personally struggle with them.
As for your poem, i liked the flow and the rhythm.
Continue honing your skills here on poetbay,
It is a nice place to be. Regards Alan

2026-09-06
Nice post enjoy reading it
Regards Alan

2026-09-05
I don't know how this feels,
I'm finding I want to try it.
I would if I could but
I'm feeling claustrophobic.
Welcome to the bay MC.
Regards Alan.

2026-09-04
I hear your voice,
The trouble is,
As you fall.
You have too,
Pick yourself up.
I'm certain that,
A girl like you.
Will eventually find,
Someone else to love
As they will love you.

2026-09-04
Sorry John
To here about your loss,
Your poem spoke volumes to me.
I'm sure you're dad must have been,
And still is very proud of you.
With the way you write.
Regards Alan

2026-09-04
Welcome Sinha to poetbay
Enjoy your write.

2026-09-02
Hi Ken I hope we will always be friends.
And yes I do agree sometimes
The papers do get wrong. Including
That particular story about a grenade.
But the stories that I write, I try to confirm
Before I write. There have been many handed
Items given to charity shops including in the UK.
The odd grenade. There's two many for me sight,
On this poetry site. But I will publish what happened to
One in Finland. Regards Alan

2026-09-01
Such a lovely poem David,
A beautiful write.
I could read poetry like this,
Day or night.
Regards Alan.

2026-08-31
If I did Ken,
I'd probably be in,
Ripleys believe it or not.

2026-08-30
Yet a another really good reason
To read your poem's,
it was good to see.
You put your angle on it.

2026-08-30
Hi Dee I feel as if you've
Given up, you have friends
That love you here on poetbay.
So don't, I know it's hard sometimes,
I realise we both come from different backgrounds.
I'm still here, so are you, I was in a coma,
It's not nice to be told I should have died.
You shouldn't cut yourself. Your an amazing
Individual that deserves better.
Please take care of yourself dee,
Much love from all of us on poetbay.
From Alan and the rest of his tribe.

2026-08-30
Sounds nice to me Ann.
Regards Alan

2026-08-30
A child is an innocent life,
It's us adults that get it wrong

2026-08-29
I wish I could see what,
Sameen is talking about.
But that's probably,
The mixed dementia in me.

2026-08-28
Children say the sweetest things.
I asked my littlest one,
What do you want to be when you grow up?
He shrugged his shoulders then replied, " me ".

2026-08-28
I'm really enjoying reading your earlier poem's

2026-08-28
It's nice to reflect
On things you like to see.
Regards Alan

2026-08-28
In my mind the last line said
There secrets always remain.
I find it's strange that good poem's stir my mind.

2026-08-22
Lovely

2026-08-10
Hi Artoius
Always nice to find a new rhythm,
Of poetry on poetbay.
Looking forward to reading more
in the coming days.
Regards Alan

2026-08-09
Loved reading this,
You have a true gift.
Regards Alan

2026-08-09
To strive to touch through poetry,
Could there be any harmony to a poet.
That feels better than that,
I think not.
Regards Alan

2026-08-08
I agree with Jim, Melinda.
Also you should never put yourself down,
You have such an amazing amount of friends
here on poetbay. Who love you for for being you.

2026-08-06
Hi Shannon
I'm sure you're dad was and is
Very proud of you. I'm sure
He would never think of you as a failure.
And loved you very much.

2026-08-06
Very true ken
Although it would be nice to know
What's happened to them.

2026-07-28
Hope you don't mind I've booked marked this.
It's strange to think that you have become,
A incredible talent for story writing.
By the by I not only forget I've boiled the kettle,
I make myself a cup coffee then forget to drink it.
As you probably guessed I enjoyed reading this.
Regards Alan

2026-07-27
My brother thought he'd drop a bombshell by telling me ,
By telling me dad had been married before.
I think he was more shocked when I told him, "I know ".

2026-07-27
Hi Elakkiya
What a inspirational poem,
Sorry that I've only recently read this,
It touched my heart.
Regards Alan.

2026-07-26
Glad to hear it ken

2026-07-24
Hi Peter
Lovely poem

2026-07-21
What a lovely poem Marie.
Enjoyed reading your poetry,
As I always do.
Regards Alan

2026-07-21
I seem to forget the summer bugs
Until they buzz around at night.
I try to brush them away,
But they always come back
for a bite. Enjoying your posts.
Keep up the good work.
Regards Alan

2026-07-19
Kindness and compassion,
Are not as rare as you may think.
Their are many that share those qualities,
That shine as bright as you.
Regards Alan

2026-07-19
Well done Ken
Don't think I'll ever achieve that.
Regards Alan

2026-07-03
Inspiration comes in many ways.
In my younger day's I was a bus conductor,
On a open top bus to beachyhead.
On the top of my waybill it read,
In inclement weather take bus to garage.
So I wrote and crossed out each one.
Inclomerated, Inclimented, inclomerated.
Then I wrote: it rained.
Nice to hear from you Marie.
Hope your in a fine fetal of health.
Regards Alan

2026-05-25
This reminds me too much
Of when my mum passed away.
Thanks for sharing Allen.
Your mum would be proud.
Kind regards Alan.

2026-05-25
Well put Sameen
I agree with every word

2026-05-25
As we read poetry comes alive,
proving the muse is alive and kicking in all of us.

2026-05-25
Nice one Sameen

2026-05-25
High Melinda.
I've often pondered on this,
Writing poetry that may be misconstrued.
Luckily I've only had one troll.
My philosophy has been to publish my scribbles,
Know matter what. As for people reading my poetry,
I'm happy that they do. As for your own poetry,
It's unique because it's written by you. Don't forget that,
And believe me when I say, you belong with the elite,
Here on poetbay.
Kind regards Alan

2026-04-27
Hi dee
Sorry you feel that way I must confess,
I feel depressed everyday. So I sort of know
what your going through. I can feel the pain
in each word you've written, I agree with Ken.
You sound as though you have a lovely soul,
Don't believe you are bad in anyway, stop
listening to those thoughts that tell you that you are.
Their not what your God would want you to do.
Take care of yourself dee and know you have
found friends here on poetbay.
Regards Alan

2026-04-20
As a man I'm disgusted with this,
I feel anyone who rapes,
Should be castrated.
Especially when it's considered
That someone who's a rapist,
Doesn't get the punishment to
Fit the crime.