Betty Hermelee

Neville wrote a new post

• 6 months, 4 weeks ago

And There’s The Rub

Poetry

February 10, 2026

4

And There’s The Rub it would appear that by some kind of accident .. I somehow discovered things about you that still frighten me and fall far beyond poetry and all that I love or hold so dear .. now though, I hear you wear your hair at least shoulder length and loose...

Read More

4 Comments
- Backdeckbenny (Peter)
  6 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Love this piece…🙏
  - Neville
    6 months, 4 weeks ago
    
    Bless you brother, you have just made my day .. Neville 😎👍
- Damian DeadLove
  6 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Cleverly penned, Neville. Excellent write my friend. Sounds good to me. Nicely done. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Neville
    6 months, 4 weeks ago
    
    Cheers Damian, that’ll do nicely my friend .. Neville 😎👍
Sam Dickens wrote a new post

• 6 months, 4 weeks ago

War in the Dirt

Humor, Short Stories

February 10, 2026

8

At the foot of Cyclone Hill, the drama played out. On one side, there were US soldiers; gritty, seasoned veterans of the second world war, and on the other side were cowboys, including Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, Hopalong Cassidy...

Read More

8 Comments
- Fia Naturie
  6 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  This is so light-hearted, and the innocence of watching children play is sweet. Now the sister swooping down had me laughing. This is a fun read.
- Sam Dickens
  6 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I used some pretty old cowboy and super hero names, so don’t feel bad if you didn’t recognize them.
- Kay-1
  6 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  As a sister looking for someone to play with while my brother is off having fun with his friends, I can say with glee I was the demon in pink boots, lol. Childhood nostalgia at its best. Great piece, Sam!
  - Sam Dickens
    6 months, 3 weeks ago
    
    Thank you so much, Kay. I love writing about youngsters.
- Neville
  6 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  I know I’ve said it before but you really are the master of this writing genre Sam .. This one as always made me chuckle no end .. Write on my friend .. Neville 😎👍
  - Sam Dickens
    6 months, 2 weeks ago
    
    Thank you so much, Neville.
- Knight
  3 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  This was a very enjoyable read. It takes me back.
  Regards James
- Sam Dickens
  3 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Thank you.
RICHARD "Rascal" JENKINS posted in the group ”BACK TO POETRY BASICS”

• 7 months ago

·~§~·························································

“DUE TO LITTLE INTEREST SHOWN,”

Sessions are on hold until further
notice; maybe, resuming this year.
Anyone interested, message me.

I wish you all “HAPPIEST WRITING.”

·~§~·························································
Backdeckbenny (Peter) wrote a new post

• 7 months ago

Big Red Button

Horror, Poetry

February 9, 2026

6

Come closer,listen.I need you to hear this.The world is at war.I know it is so,because truth was the first to fall.Fact has become fiction,fiction turned to fact.Seeing is no longer believing,and truth no longer matters.Everything is fake,everything a conspiracy,everything...

Read More

6 Comments
- Sam Nash
  7 months ago
  
  I think the button has already been pressed … nice one
- Damian DeadLove
  7 months ago
  
  Powerfully penned, Peter. Excellent write my friend. Spot on in fact. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
- Mstrmnd1923
  7 months ago
  
  Spot on..you nailed it..it’s here and most of us are in denial..great write
- Backdeckbenny (Peter)
  7 months ago
  
  Thanks for reading guys….you already knew the war had started….
- Neville
  6 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  Some things are just crying out to be written down and shouted out loud .. This is just one such thing .. I couldn’t agree more sir .. maybe we should form a cult or summat .. Neville 👍
- Kay-1
  6 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Shout it, say it quietly, repeatedly. No means NO. I loved every line. I’ll be sure to check out your catalogue.
Light💕 wrote a new post

• 7 months ago

Celebration

Romance, Spirituality

February 7, 2026

5

Celebration.~ you see that snow over the majestic mountainfar from my eyes,out of my hands, yet, captured in my heart. fifteen I waswhen you whispered to me;"be my soul guard"fifteen I was when you became a mountainand I became the snowfifteen I was when...

Read More

5 Comments
- Styxian
  7 months ago
  
  Very nice write. Reaffirming of what is good within us all.
  Well done.
  - Light💕
    7 months ago
    
    I do like your thought here my friend, Thank You so much for taking the time to read and leave your kind words and input, most appropriated🌸
    - Styxian
      6 months, 3 weeks ago
      
      I like to see inspiring poetry/prose, moreso than what seems typical for too many, We need more joy in this world. So yes, you brought some to here.
- Damian DeadLove
  7 months ago
  
  Beautifully penned, Light. Excellent write my friend. Always dig the positive vibes in your work. Appreciate you.
  
  Damian
  - Light💕
    7 months ago
    
    Good Day my friend 🌺
    
    Thank You for this kind visit and wonderful words, Appreciate You too 🙏🏻
Load More Posts