Alan J Ripley

2022-07-03
Another beautiful poem.

2022-07-03
I know how you felt when you wrote this,
I've been in this sort of a slump most of my life.
It's strange how you can feel this way with friends and family around you. Thanks for sharing regards Alan

2022-07-03
The pen is mightier than the sword,
And a lot easier to write with. Regards Alan

2022-07-01
Love the last line of this poem, Feel as though I've living
Through this. Regards Alan.

2022-07-01
Don't stress too much about this. Keep applying to
Other jobs. Who knows if you find one you really enjoy.
If they call you at least it's your choice to accept or reject.
Good luck in life my friend hugs and kisses xxx regards Alan.

2022-07-01
Sounds like heaven on earth to me.

2022-06-30
Lately Mick this is how I've felt, I can relate to this.
Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan

2022-06-30
I can easily see why this was chosen for the editors choice.
Bravo my friend regards Alan

2022-06-30
Nice one Mick at the moment Putin thinks he's slick. All us
old foogies should get together and hit him over the head with or walking sticks. Regards Alan

2022-06-28
If I was your employer, I'd give you the job,
But if you're working for a rabbi I hope it's kosher.
Best of luck my friend, hugs and kisses. Regards Alan.

2022-06-26
Hi Ken my thoughts go with every woman that wants the right to choose whatever the outcome. I know we're just two men
That feel the same about this subject.
ABORTION TERMI-NATION USA regards Alan.

2022-06-19
It's when the day comes you glance at the mirror and think
For the first time. God I look old. Happened to me today.

2022-06-19
Yes Ken. I don't know if it's because our minds work on the same level, It's as though what we have to say is less
important. Lived through this All my life. Regards Alan.

2022-06-19
Interesting concept forgetting the laws of physics.
If we all travelled in the same direction.
Could we slowly speed up or slow down,
Probably not the earth. Maybe a lonely planet.
Without the gravitational pull of another planet.
Thanks for posting. Regards Alan.

2022-06-15
Health care systems seem to be breaking down
All over. To many people not enough doctors or nurses.
Were I live you never see a doctor covid changed that.
Hospital 6hour + . So sorry your still waiting to be seen,
With every day that passes your one day closer
to be seen, Cold comfort I know. Hopefully you
won't have to wait much longer.
Hugs and kisses my friend. Regards Alan

2022-06-13
I've only just discovered how good your poems are,
So far I've only read a few, liked all of them from your first poem to your last one. (Awesome doesn't come close ) Love the idea of catching a bird song and putting it in my pocket for later, When we were young we used to do that with kisses.
Think I lost all of mine, Had a hole in my pocket. look forward to reading the others..
Regards Alan.

2022-06-12
I don't quite know why I like this poem but I do.
It's not just the rhymes but possibly because it's something new. I think this will require several more readings from me thanks for posting. Regards Alan

2022-06-12
I agree whole heartedly with Tom, love the thought of free-range children running around. Expescially when i think my parents, Would have preferred to have tide their children down.
Always seems to be someone maleficent in our past.
That tries to alter the status quo.
Regards Alan

2022-06-05
So true Ken, sooo true.
Regards Alan

2022-06-02
Hi F.M thanks for sharing this and for being my muse.
I think perfect solution is a perfect poem.
Wrote a little poem called scooter just for you.
Hugs and kisses my friend.
Regards Alan

2022-06-01
I parked my new car were I parked my old car.
Ended up with two flat tires. Adults can be sooo childish.
Thanks for sharing. Regards your friend Alan.

2022-05-30
Sinking ones teeth into a pair, To feel the secretions as the flesh begins to tear, When will this carnage end. Are you sure!
Your not a pescatarian vampire my friend. Also not being able to sleep at night, vampires sleep during the day.
Joking aside loved the poem. Allen, regards Alan.

2022-05-29
I agree we always miss things we had, thanks for posting
Elle regards Alan

2022-05-28
A nation of a lost language, the indigenous people were not allowed to use their own language in schools.
Most of the children have forgotten the way of their parents.
Sounds as though genocide is just another way of dealing with their problem, sickening eh. Ken
Regards Alan

2022-05-28
Hi FM Wish I could have been there to take your pain away.
Perpetrators of this are vile, A child is just a child who deserves more from so called grown ups then to be abused.
To break a child's trust is the worst. Hope those men got
What they deserved. Love hugs and kisses my friend
Regards Alan.

2022-05-21
Hi Mick understand how you feel,
We can only strive to write the best we can.
Even poet's like Edgar Allen Poe had to self publish,

2022-05-17
I love the fantasy of this as well as the first two lines.
Reminded me of another story, The red turtle.
Thanks for sharing.

2022-05-15
Loved this Tom flowed very nicely

2022-05-12
Hi Mick you don't write often yet I find your poem so impactful
Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan.

2022-05-11
Good morning F.M we all live for our children.
If this was a true story I would like to congratulate the manager. I'd award her a medal for being a bonafide ass.
Regards Alan. Hugs and xxx

2022-05-11
I'd give my right hand to be ambidextrous.:)
Sleep tight don't let the bed bugs bi..
Whoops sorry to late. Hugs &XX my friend.

2022-05-11
Hi Ann it's strange I've felt alone most of my life,
I've always felt I was the one in the room,
Nobody would want to speak to. So I can relate to this poem
Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan

2022-05-09
I haven't heard this one before,
Quote The raven nevermore.
Regards Alan.

2022-05-09
High Esti. Your appreciation of a great man
Is felt by all of us. Of that I am sure.
Great poem Regards Alan.

2022-05-08
High Esti. Your appreciation of a great man
Is felt by all of us. Of that I am sure.
Great poem Regards Alan.

2022-05-08
Hello FM what can I see, The scribbles you write.
In my mind sounds like poetry to me.
I agree with Griff, you could certainly turn
This poetry into a rift. Hugs an xxx my friend
Regards Alan

2022-05-07
I think one day the way that you write,
Will be immortalised by other poets.
Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan.

2022-05-07
Nice

2022-05-07
Hi Allen. Think I knew someone like this,
Who was canny with money. But
He didn't call a spade a spade,
He called it a shovel
Regards Alan

2022-05-07
I'm certain we will all meet up with the one's we love,
The feelings we have are never lost.
Sometimes just hidden away, in the back of our minds.
Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan.

2022-05-07
As a relative newcomer to poetbay.
I find that poems like this speak to me,
On oh so many different levels.
Having lost so many loved ones myself,
Still that's the curse of growing old.
When my train comes in,
They will probably need me to Stoke the boiler.
Thanks for sharing Allen.

2022-05-07
Lovely poem Elle
Regards Alan XX

2022-05-07
Sweet

2022-05-07
I always wonder why people treat us this way,
I think sometimes they crave being in charge.
They'll never have what you have, self esteem.
Have a good night's sleep and a great weekend.
My friend F.M (hey that rhymes)
Huge hugs and XXX regards Alan

2022-05-07
I borrowed part of your title,
As I go through poems I like what I read.
Ok occasionally I borrow a line,
I always ask first but not at this time.
Your immortalized in poetry,
But not for the first time.
Regards Alan

2022-05-03
Oh I'm so offended, That you were offended. By the one who was offended, By the person who wasn't offended. I could crush a grape. Hugs & XXX my friend F.M.
Regards Alan

2022-05-03
Sweet poem not blown out of portions.
Regards Alan

2022-05-02
This made me laugh thanks FM
Hugs an xxx my friend
Regards Alan

2022-05-02
Not only did this make me smile,
Thought this was so cleverly written
Your poem stands out a mile.
May your god go with you Tom.
Regards Alan

2022-05-01
I concur with Dougie.
Take care,
May your god go with you.
Regards Alan.