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- Column: Allama Muhammed Iqbal at
Most of us, poetry lovers or others, have read Allama Muhammed Iqbal at least some of him somewhere. To many he remained hard-to-understand philosopher poet. Iqbal has written pure poetry too which is equally remarkable. I like Dr Iqbal, one my favourite - Column: October at allpoetry
OCTOBER
The conkers (horse chestnuts to the uninitiated) are falling of the trees and will soon be joined by the leaves. The dark mornings and even darker nights have arrived to make the daily commute to and from work even more depressing. The ch - Column: The guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools at allpoetry
When I was a youngster and, occasionally, listening to what my teachers would tell me, there were a lot of certainties in the things they would say. Not the least of these pronouncements were about what they called poetry, My English teacher, or should th - Seasons at allpoetry
A cruel old man in his white flannel suit
Wrapping the world in a clean soft sheet - Nature's Harvest at allpoetry
Come indulge in innocent pleasure gathering gifts we can always treasure.
Wandering o'er some fell or moor, harvesting bounty from Gaia's store. - An Old Dog With a New Trick at allpoetry
Cool as a cucumber he slips into her cage,
Obviously determined to perform this outrage. - Poem Pending at allpoetry
This space is reserved for a competition poem - Cyclepath Psychopaths at allpoetry
I wish they wouldn't do it, It really isn't fair.
Pensioner pedestrians and push-bikes are not made to share. - The Wild Folk Singer at allpoetry
Well I've been a folk singer for many a year
And I've sung lots of songs with finger in ear. - Gaia's Plea at allpoetry
Your ancestors and I were content
We co-existed in harmony. - Oh Look! It's Snowing. at allpoetry
The newscasters are making a terrible fuss,
London commuters can’t get a bus. - Bumper Stickers at allpoetry
. - Joy at allpoetry
. - And You Can’t Get Owt For Sixpence Anymore at allpoetry
That famous high-street emporium is finally closing down
There’ll be another empty store in the centre of our town. - An Adult Moan at allpoetry
. - Column: Poetic Christmases at allpoetry
Not everyone celebrates Christmas but for most it is still a time of festivity. Here are a few poetic examples of the season through the eyes of various writers.
Though naturally Christmas, above all things, should be a celebration of the birth - Column: Christmas Time at
Not everyone celebrates Christmas but for most it is still a time of festivity. Here are a few poetic examples of the season through the eyes of various writers. - A Gift at allpoetry
. - Winter Haiku 1 at allpoetry
. - Suffer The Little Children at allpoetry
The Bradford Cinderella Club is one of the longest surviving Children's Charities in existence. 119 years so far. (Do you know of any older - Thoughts at allpoetry
. - Seasonal Limericks at allpoetry
. - Atelophobics at allpoetry
Possible problems regularly deter new actions
Hesitating from attempting the new and unknown - One or Two? It's up to you at allpoetry
. - Acrostic Pair at allpoetry
. - Winter at allpoetry
We always enjoyed the snow
Solid packed in thick white carpets. - The Time Is Come at allpoetry
The blood is up, the eyes are bright.
the mind is fresh and free! - Harken Unto Me at allpoetry
. - Tiptoeing Through Our Two Lips at allpoetry
We are living in a land of deception
seldom speaking our true thoughts out loud. - Astronomic Art at allpoetry
The universe is too vast to view
Except by an enlightened few - Oh No! Not The Wild Rover at allpoetry
They've banned 'The Wild Rover' for many a year
'Cos when it is sung it curdles the beer. - An Offering To The Assembled Company At The Fylde Festival Lancashire Dialect Competition, August 2008 at allpoetry
It ain’t the thowt o’ winnin’
That prompts me ter tak part. - Saltaire at allpoetry
SALTAIRE
- Column: Celebrating The Poetry Of Francis Webb at
Some information about the life of Francis Webb and some examples of his poetry so that he may be considered for addition to the content on Old Poetry. His full name is Francis Charles Webb-Wagg, however he chose to be published as Francis Webb.
- Column: Happy Birthday Edgar Albert Guest at
Born on the 20th August 1881 Edgar Albert Guest became one of the most popular American poets of his generation with a daily poem of his being syndicated in newspapers across the states for almost fifty years.
