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Also check below for some local poetry etc..
Cricket on Redbourn Common
Sleepy Sunday
Summer Day
Village Green
Children Play
Sleepy Sunday
Wooden seat
Neighbours talk
Resting feet.
Sleepy Sunday,
Dogs chase,
Sticks thrown.
Youths race.
Sleepy Sunday,
Sunday lunch.
Pub open,
Happy bunch.
© 1999 Philip G. Bell
Comments:
"Hey, I really like this one. It's short, but very catchy. I like, I like. Keep writing!" - Alisha
"I love the way you started out with Sleepy Sunday and continued with it. It falls so well. I read it aloud several times just to hear it flow. They always say poetry is better when you read it aloud. This is one that should be! " - Bobby
Where, in the tranquillity of the English countryside,
A village rests, but welcomes all to its heart.
Where in the springtime, the blossom bursts forth,
To announce that nature will play its part.
And the grasses on the common, grow fast
Calling out for that first cut of the year.
When the smell of the newly mown grass,
Pervades the air and brings all cheer.
And children and dogs run wild upon the land
In circles of ever increasing laughter, ah such days.
And as the Summer reaches fullness in its season,
Church bells sound through shimmering haze.
And when the Autumn presents its finest show,
Of brown and gold such is the message clear.
Of something special, a transition to come.
Nothing dark, nothing to really fear.
For when the mantle of Winter’s frost or snow,
Spreads across the common, and all the trees.
What beauty this cold brings to our heart,
When in darkness, such light is bought to these.
And even when the life shelters from the cold,
A new spark is being nurtured for the coming Spring.
Ready for that explosion of beauty in life itself,
A new dawn for all the birds here to sing.
© 2000: Philip G. Bell
Comments:
"Lovely Philip... reminds me of Camelot... don't let it be forgot that once there was a spot, for one brief shining moment that was known as Camelot... ahh, might have to watch that tomorrow... thank you Philip.... " - Dominie
"Gorgeous, philip!! I fell in love with Redbourn when i visited.. its a truly beautiful place.. - Mol
"This was so wonderful! The last part that you wrote I was like ah.........What an ending you are truly a poet through this poem we saw what you see. This is amazing work even though the subject is simple about a town which you live the description is very detailed it was like I was almost there. I like the way you took us not only there but you took us through the seasons. Great work Philip! I really enjoyed this." - Shannon
"This is beautiful Philip...." - Mary
A sample of just of the few comments that readers have sent about some of the other poems on this site:
"I have read your poetry. It is outstanding." - John Mappin
"That was really cute. I bet you could write a good childrens novel. " - Amber
"Different, but great as usual. I really like your writing." - Alisha
"This is captivating! Unreal at the varity in your work Philip." - Bobby
"Philip you bring tears to my eyes. What a wonderful gentle tender poem, thank you for sharing this - Callay
"Philip, I wish I had this one to today! I took my nephew to school this morning and hung around awhile. I told the teacher I wanted to get their reaction when she read it ( A previous children's poem). Philip I wish you could have been their they all laughed and clapped!!!! They thought it was great! And of course I talked a little and told them that you were a good friend of mine I met on a mailing list called Poetry Club of course his teacher Mrs. Dingley had 10,000 questions! She made me promise to share more with the class. He is wanting to take this one tomorrow. It was a hit Philip! I am sure this one will be also! Thank you for letting us share your wonderful gift you have with writing. You made about 20 little 6 year olds day!" - Cheyanne.
"Boy howdy! Have you ever got a way with words. Move over "Harry Potter" here comes PHILIP! It is like you were born to do this." - Christie
"Dear Philip, This poem was just delightful. You are so talented. Thank you" - Connie
"What a picture this paints Philip! Well done! " - Dominie
"I like this can not wait until i can write like this. I like wizards a lot." - Jeremy ( age 10 )
"This has to be one of the most amazing trilogy's I think I have ever read. The quest of an out of body journey a souls takes as we pass on. This is how I saw this. The description of this is just amazing and a piece you should be very proud of I LOVE this Philip. Excellent work! " - Jill
"Sometimes your wit leaves me speechless. Well done. (that is not an easy thing to do.)" - Jody
"Just to let you know that James used one of your poems, 'Ants', for school work." - Rgds, Johan
"A Great Poem Phillip. You are a wonderful poet. I like all your work." - John
"Well congratulations philip but I think I'd get SOME support when i say it is well deserved. You are a fun poet to read and you have great flexibility in your writing - very fine indeed." - Jon f
"I really wish I could come up with stuff like this. I love it it. Great jog Philip...as always" - Joseph
"Excuse me while I grab a hanky sniff...sniff....Boy have you took my emotions on a ride today Philip!" - Kathy
"Thanks for my chuckle of the day Philip" - Maxine
" A very powerful poem. Words fail me" - Mickie
"You got a big chuckle out of me on this one. Truly enjoyable!" - Mike
"Wow.. Philip, this is truly excellent stuff! Love it." - mol
"Philip, Your imagination is wonderful, do you dream this stuff up while you are sleeping, or does it just come naturally to you, if so, you are real blessed." - Pam
"Philip no wonder this was requested. This is very very good. I always thought of you as the premier young people writer (not to mean that you do not write for us oldies :)). You just seem to understand their language so well." - Patrick
"Where did you come from in your previous life and be blessed with all these extraordinary words and come up with extraordinary poem like this?" - Ross
"I bow before you. You bring tears to my eyes when I read your work. What inspiration you are. This deserves a standing ovation. You got it on my end and I am clapping too. WELL DONE! " - Shannon
" Where do you come up with this stuff? It's incredible! There's something so child-like and fun and light-hearted about it." - Stephanie
"Philip when all your books come out.....I want them!" - Mary
"Oh this is cute I love the title hehehe.....My son loved this also. WE ALL love your work Philip! This is Great!" - Tammy
"Oh boy I hope I can write like this one day! Goodness Philip! This is wonderful! And funny I read it to my neighbors kids and they laughed. So I guess they thought it was good!" - Tiff
"Oh my god.. this is beautiful! I don't what else to say but WOW " - Tina
"I really loved this one! This is so cool, Philip!" - Sarah
This is just a small collection of hundreds of emails received from kind readers, many of whom are talented writers in there own right. To all of them and the others I have not copied here - my personal thanks go out for inspiring me to continue to write.
Philip
