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Alan J Ripley

72 years old from UK


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A FEW MOLECULES OF MY LOVE

2025-09-30
It's nice to feel that way about the one you love,
I've been with mine 57 years , married fifty one.
It's only when we met that my life had begun.
Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan.


CITYS I WILL LIKELY NEVER GO TO - A TRUMP ENSPIERD WORK

2025-09-30
So Ken
The inmates are running the asylum.
What's new?


In Flesh Confined

2025-09-30
Were all confined to the bone,
Living on this troubled land together
Yet separate alone. I wish that could be me,
I'm not allowed out by myself.
If I could escape my tortured mind,
Then at least I could be free.
Welcome to the madhouse E.M
Of some very fine writers here on poetbay.
Regards Alan


Toxic Friendship

2025-09-24
Melissa I understand where you're coming from,
I myself like many others have fair Weather friends.
Who never stayed in touch, Think we should
forgive them, sometimes it's hard for people
to even pick up the phone. With dementia it keeps
me from remembering names and sometimes
face's. As always love reading your poetry.
Regards Alan


AD LIBITUM

2025-09-14
I know how you feel ken,
Such is a poets mind.


Don't look up

2025-09-12
It's said Dougie that people are are so embroidered
in themselves, that they don't see the world around them.
Recently a girl in a shop in my town was attacked,
She was in a card shop in her wheelchair, Nobody
in the shop saw it happen. Even though one of the staff
called the police. She was attacked from behind.
An unprovoked attack. Seems we're living in a don't care society....


echo for a worried man

2025-07-05
Thanks for the accolade Albert,
High praise from a fellow poet.
Regards Alan


Remembering

2025-05-27
I honestly agree with Allen
Such a lovely poem of remembrance
Regards Alan


Smile

2025-05-27
A beautiful poem by a beautiful person


I Hug Myself in the Shower

2025-05-14
Sounds divine


Flow and Control

2025-05-14
Hi Sona, thanks for your posting
I cringe at the thought of meeting others in person,
Yet as a television engineer I excelled and
Always treated others with respect and kindness.
Party's was something I took the wife too.
But in reality I never stood out but blended into the background.


Options

2025-04-07
Any surgery is a tough option,
My heart goes out to you.
It may seem there's tough times ahead,
Then again if there's no other options.
Personally I think I'd prefer surgery,
I now there's a lot of what if's your going through.
But if all goes smoothly it takes about a month
to recover. But no more swinging from the chandler.
Dear Isabel. ( hope I've spelt your name right )
Only I seem to forget names these days.
Take care hugs and kisses from
Alan and the rest of his tribe.


Rain on Red Earth

2025-04-04
The narrative and the descriptive text takes us along with you
On this poetic journey. Thanks for sharing.
Regards Alan


My Zen Life

2025-03-30
Hi Sona, to many hill's,
I always used to take my bike out for a walk.
Regards Alan


Body Valency

2025-03-25
Another gem


I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND

2025-02-17
Hi Ken
Most of my writing and rhymes,
Comes from inspirational creativity
Of things I see or hear.
A single word can sometimes
Invoke a poem or a story.
Keep doing what you're doing Ken,
I'll try to do the same.
Regards Alan.


MY PERSONAL LIBRARY

2025-02-14
Some books are a window to the past
I'm like you Ken they hold a wealth of information
That should never be forgotten
Regards Alan


CHUFFED (Addians)

2025-02-05
Sometimes ken I feel they don't give the author
Enough credit on some tv programs and films
If they mention their names at all
It's normally in the smallest print


February

2025-02-04
This reminds me of my youth,
The church bell's no longer wring.
But I could hear them as I read your poem,
Sundays were always a day to look forward to.
Thanks for sharing Elle.
Regards Alan.


A truth

2025-01-28
Sona I love the expressiveness of your
Poetry it always comes from the heart
Regards Alan


A follow up on ‘Worthy’

2025-01-28
Kshiti no matter what life brings
You'll always be accepted here
It can be daunting to fit in a place
Thanks for sharing Pleased your well
From a friend and admirer of your
Writing talent on poetbay
Regards Alan and his tribe


I WONT BE GONE

2025-01-25
I'm glad to hear that ken


SAYING THE WRONG THING

2025-01-25
Pleased it did David


What Is This Moment?

2025-01-24
What is this moment?
As through the age's told.
With each and passing year,
I think it's getting old.


FIrst date

2025-01-22
This poem was well worth translation
Nicely written, thanks for sharing.
Regards Alan


For My Children

2025-01-22
Sometimes people do things
That others regret
They never understand
That a victim is a victim
Who never lays a hand


New Year

2025-01-22
Well said. But I hope that this year
Will be a year for all to remember


Lesson 59

2025-01-22
Poetry is the power that frees the mind


THE MIRACLE

2025-01-22
Nicely done


Home

2025-01-22
Home; a place were life begins.


Reshape

2025-01-22
Nice, flows well
Regards Alan


Clouds Have Fallen

2025-01-20
I often wondered if fog
Was clouds that had fallen
To the ground


HAPPY FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY TO MYSELF BY ANN WOOD

2025-01-16
Many happy returns of the day Ann
Me and my carol also celebrated our golden anniversary
This month fifty years of wedded bliss...
Regards Alan


Short Work

2024-12-20
Thanks Jim for posting this, As usual I enjoyed your
Texts, Thanks for sharing. Regards Alan.


NO LONGER A PLEASURE

2024-12-18
Hi Allen.
I live 15 minutes away from a supermarket,
20 minutes if I take the car. Another 5 minutes
while I hunt for a disability spot for my wife.
We also get carelled into a que like cattle,
It seems it's the same all over.


Reflection

2024-10-12
So true


POETS Day

2024-10-12
Cleverly written excellent read
Regards Alan


News About My Father

2024-10-04
It's a very difficult one considering your past
As long as you haven't any regrets
After his passing. You can choose your friends
Unfortunately your stuck with your family


loopy

2024-09-27
Well at least you have someone to talk to


Always Smiling

2024-09-19
Hi IS.
A smile is infectious
This I know is true
One day you'll catch me smiling
And I'll pass it along to you.
Hugs and kisses. Regards Alan


Embarassment

2024-09-18
Your sunshine was never stolen,
It belongs to the brightness of your smile.


poem for shih te

2024-09-18
Hi Jim
So much time learning,
I wish I could say the same.
I was 18 before i knew,
How to spell my name.
( Alan was on my birth certificate),
Not Allan as I used to spell it.


Wandering Back to the Earth

2024-09-17
There are many of us outside of life,
That understand how you must feel.
It's sad to think that even though she wanted
a day at the beach. She wouldn't have remembered it,
I would love to say for me ,This is a memorable poem.
But with mixed dementia I can't remember the poem's
That I've written. My heart goes out to you.
Regards Alan


Manipulation

2024-09-13
Inanimate objects speak to me
More than people do


DOUBLE VISION

2024-09-08
So There is light at the end of the tunnel,
All the best, regards Alan


Mon petit champ de broccoli

2024-09-08
Thank God they weren't Brussel sprouts,
To many makes my stomach belch.
Hugs and kisses regards Alan


A Very Long Day Ahead

2024-09-07
I hate when I'm to tired to sleep, then fall asleep ten minutes before the alarm goes off.


MY SPELLCHECKER

2024-09-01
Hi Ken I think my spell checker
Is dyslexic too.


PIXELS IN THE MIST

2024-08-28
Superb,
Plus I love the title


A REALLY GOOD FEELING

2024-08-28
Sounds like a great day