Alan J Ripley

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.

2026-04-14
A very thoughtful poem,
Well written.

2026-04-14
It's strange to think you can travel,
Far out into space and looking back at earth.
You can see the past, yet we can already do that
Within ourselves, to find an inner piece.

2026-04-14
Although the contents sound dire,
A nicely expressed metaphor.
Even though you may believe there's
Choppy waters ahead, along the way,
May you sail your seas to a calmer life.

2026-04-14
May you're quill never fall silent

2026-04-08
You've done for all the poeteers
What Lawrence did for Arabia.
And I mean in a spectacular way.
You are the Joan of arc of poetry,
Cherished by all here on poetbay.
Huge amount of hugs sent your way.
Xx regards from Alan and his tribe.

2026-04-06
The hurt we endured when we were younger
Never truly goes away, Yet for others can
Never truly feel what we live with day by day.
My heart goes out to you my friend,
With hugs and kisses sent along the way.
Never ever give up upon yourself for,
We would truly miss you here on poetbay.
Regards Alan. You have a beautiful soul.

2026-04-06
For the on lookers looked on,
In disbelief, For they saw him walk on water.
For they couldn't see the path beneath,
The waters edge displayed.

2026-04-06
And what if,
A smile never happened.

2026-04-06
Hi again
Although we're world's apart,
I feel the same way.
Everytime I'm with someone
Mentally I freeze. I have to
Know someone a long time
Before I can trust them, writing
and talking to strangers is for me
Two different things. I've opened
up a little since joining your poetbay.
Thanks for posting happy Easter
Dear friend. Regards Alan

2026-04-01
Thanks for posting Melinda.
All I remember are my nighttime nightmares.
As I'm slowly drowning in my mind.
Regards Alan

2026-04-01
You've missed one,
A lexdysia haiku is 7-5-7.
That's an adorable dyslexic like me.
Regards Alan.

2026-04-01
If he bets on the day of his death,
If he wins, How does he collect?

2026-03-30
Sounds like heaven

2026-03-29
Hi Melanie
Just a little note to say,
I don't suffer with mixed dementia:
I quite enjoy it.
It's the people that surround me,
That suffer the most.
Forgetting what I've written,
Gives me the freedom of expression.
If I was anymore laid back,
I'd fall out of my chair.
I'm sure that Ed was proud to be your friend.
As I am too. Regards Alan.

2026-03-27
Hi Melinda from sunny Eastbourne,
Or so the brochures say.
All our little critters from,
The common ant carry with them,
Tiny little umbrellas.
Because it rains so much, even the stick insects
Always put their wellies on. The old centipede
Sometimes forgets that it may have rained,
He goes to his front door looks out and says,
" Oh no not again goes back inside ".
Then starts to put on his wellies once again.
Loved your poem. One of the poem's I wrote
Was called critters. Regards Alan.

2026-03-27
Oops

2026-03-25
Hi Melinda
I've written on this subject
Many times, And wondered;
If there's a insect heaven.
Where man has to stand for his crimes.
When he's knowingly committed insecticide?
I hope the punishment doesn't fit the crimes,
Otherwise we could all be guilty in their eyes.
Another great post.
Regards Alan

2026-03-25
I don't think Spike,
In troubled times.
Lost his mind,
I think he found it.
Thanks for sharing.
John. Regards Alan

2026-03-25
Loved this poem John.
With the rhythm and the flow,
From the beginning to the end.
Regards Alan.

2026-03-21
This really made me smile
Thanks Melanie

2026-03-19
Dear Sona
Your definitely not stupid,
To laugh at oneself is to love life.
Thanks for sharing.

2026-03-18
I found your poem very emotive
It's very easy to lose oneself in this way.
Even when you're surrounded by people
Regards Alan

2026-03-18
It's nice to see fresh eyes on poetbay,
Keep up writing.
Regards Alan

2026-03-03
Hi Melinda
The way some men treat you ladies
Is a true mistake, My heart breaks for one and all,
That are treated in this way. You've inspired
Me to to write about this poem.
Thanks for sharing. sorry you had to go through this.
Regards Alan

2026-03-02
Hi Sona
The only thing that can stop us,
Is ourselves. You have many
Friends on poetbay.
Don't forget that. Stay strong.
Regards Alan

2026-03-02
Hello Dougie
I've not yet found a poem
Of yours that I didn't like.
It seems your muse is still helping you.
She was your inspiration for writing,
This excellent whimsical poem.
Regards Alan

2026-02-28
Just ask yourself Peter,
How do you wish to spend eternity.
Smoking or none Smoking.
Regards Alan

2026-02-27
Hi Melinda
A warm welcome from cloudy Eastbourne,
For giving me the opportunity to read.
Your excellent poetry. Your eyes
Must be a wonderful world to live in.
Hugs and kisses
Regards Alan

2026-02-18
High melinda
This was a very powerful poem.
My heart goes out to anyone,
Who had to suffer this. Hugs and kisses.
Regards Alan

2026-02-15
A few of my customers were farmers,
One of them told me at christmas time.
The supermarkets that brought from them,
Dropped the price of many items by half price.
But expected the farmers to bear the brunt of the price drop.
So they can make the same profits.

2026-02-13
Rebellion is fighting a Dictator,
That's clearly gone insane.
Rebellion is standing up for the oppressed,
Like the people of Ukraine.
As you can probably see, while reading this.
My imagination ran away from me.
Thanks for sharing kee.
For blessed are those that think of others.
Regards Alan.

2026-02-12
You know Marie
Although I haven't said,
I've read this many times,
Each time it brightens up my mind,
It's the little things we remember,
That brightens up our days.

2026-02-11
Such is life Ken

2026-02-11
We used to call them,
Fair Weather friends.
Ken. Regards Alan

2026-02-08
A truly wonderful poem.
Regards Alan

2026-02-08
I look forward to reading Kips posts.

2026-02-08
In'kwa
I know that this may have happened
In my yesterday's. It made me feel sad
to read about another two that past away.
For zoya who's poem's I've read.
And to Kip who I never met,
Sad regards from Alan

2026-02-08
Hi in'kwa
a fine piece of poetry,
About someone you loved.
That was taken away sadly,
To somewhere Above. Very
sad don't I know it, That was
Written by a fellow poet.
Sometimes it helps to write,
I'm certain that Kip would
Have looked down and smiled
At your lovely poem.
Sad regards Alan.

2026-02-05
Memories Melinda
The mammoth of my mind,
I search all recesses.
To see just what I'll find.
When I climbed up,
upon your ferris wheel.
It opened up my mind.
Thanks for sharing.
WISPS OF SUMMER
This blast from the past.
Regards Alan

2026-02-04
Hi kee
This poetry was for me,
Being transported into the imagery.
Of a place I'd wish to see.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards Alan

2026-02-04
Hi Melinda
I remain silent most of the time,
Dementia doesn't help with,
The word's I wish to find.
Digesting each word that comes out,
Of someone's else's mouth.
only later in day that,
I process what was said.
Sometimes I find there's a lot,
Of extra drivel floating in my head.
Nuff said.
Regards Alan

2026-02-02
I found this pleasant to read Melinda,
Loved the humour in the last line.
It gave me food for thought,
Regards Alan.

2026-01-26
Marie
Your words ring so true.
Nice to read from you again,
From your friend, Alan

2026-01-25
Strange to hear that nine bullets were fired, yet
The only one That was shot was standing up
for rights was holding a camera.
( according to British news)
It seems that the attack against illegal immigrants,
Isn't just about; The immigrants. If it was wouldn't this
Pertain to all states. Shame on the person who
Thought killing was acceptable.
My heart goes out to family and friends of the many
That are killed for no reason. For trying to stand up
for the rights of others.
Regards Alan

2026-01-05
A wealth of talent
Gives joy to all.
Regards Alan

2026-01-02
A likeable read
Happy new year Jim, to you and yours
Regards Alan and the rest of his tribe.

2025-12-26
Happy new year and bless you and yours too.
Regards Alan and the rest of his tribe.

2025-12-14
Loss to cancer is:
Something most of us have to bear,
Sorry to hear you have gone through this too.
A friend is still a friend even if their no longer here.
Regards Alan