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PoeticPaul	A One to One with Father Ted	Lead	[-]
Posts: 3243 (10/12/09 02:36:34) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	*A One to One with Father Ted* *Please forgive me, my dearest Ted,* *A tawdry life of sin and dread;* *I've done the ciggies, Whiskey too* *And even supped the devil's brew,* *Tarnishing me with false street-cred* *No path of virtue shall I tread* *Until my black soul's fully bled!* *Redemption? Now that's something new,* *But if I fall far short of true,* *Please forgive me* *There's much to reform, be it said.* *You are my mentor, Father Ted!!* *Fresh verities in hallowed lieu* *With no more air of murky blue,* *Please forgive me*
Youngone	Truly Inspiring	#1	[-]
Posts: 1 (10/12/09 11:06:54) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	A great read, you truly are a great poet with skills for everyone to see! We want more, congratulations on a great pen!!
Willowdown		#2	[-]
Posts: 1222 (10/12/09 21:28:06) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Feck - I was only watching the first two episodes of this great comedt series last night!!
Cottagerose		#3	[-]
Posts: 4432 (10/13/09 00:11:54) Friendly Musings Writer Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello Paul, Wow what a fantastic poem! I really enjoyed the topic and the strong but gentle tone. The repetition of 'Please forgive me" is very strong and touching. I think this is my favorite-- for this month anyway. A great write! Sylvia
PoeticPaul		#4	[-]
Posts: 3245 (10/13/09 05:19:12) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Youngone, I am truly overwhelmed. Many thanks for your very kind sentiments. I don't know if you are familiar with the Father Ted TV Series. But what an expierince it would be to have a confessional with FT. For sure, the penance wouldn't be too rigorous! Thanks again, Best wishes, Paul
PoeticPaul		#5	[-]
Posts: 3246 (10/13/09 05:22:43) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello Willow, Another fan of the fabulous Father Ted! Friday nights were were something to look forward to when thi series was running. I certainl put it up there with 'Fools and Horses'. Thanks for your comments. Best wishes, Paul
PoeticPaul		#6	[-]
Posts: 3247 (10/13/09 05:33:34) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Sylvia, I am very happy this has your seal of approval. It means a great deal. It's strange what can inspire. Normally, when mixing with clergy, I feel a tad intimidated. But Saturday's experience was nothing like that. Priests are far more approachable and have become more like 'Father Ted', Normally, I compose all my drafts on the computer, but on this occasion, I used the humble notebook and pen under a shady Oak in rural kent. Perhaps there is something to commend the old-fashioned ways. Thanks again, Best wishes, Paul
Youngone		#7	[-]
Posts: 2 (10/14/09 03:45:34) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello PoeticPaul I am new to the poetry scene, but just reading your poem and the use of words has inspired me and i hope to soon put my first post on here. Thank you for opening my eyes!! Young
PoeticPaul		#8	[-]
Posts: 3248 (10/14/09 09:09:58) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello Youngone, I find this very satisfying not to mention humbling that I have inspired you. I find poetry very absorbing in its many forms - the poetic form I used here is a Rondeau. There are many different forms. Free verse is more common these days, but some of the old forms present a challenge. I wish you the very very best with your future poetry. Best wishes, Paul
Cottagerose		#9	[-]
Posts: 4435 (10/14/09 12:24:49) Friendly Musings Writer Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello again Paul, This is like the days of old when our poetry on Lovestories was good, clean fun and we inspired and even taught young poets by example or by answering their questions. Now, to see Youngone has been inspired to write by reading your work brings back the good old days and leads me to believe that structured forms which you use as well as the free verse which is mostly what I use has a place in the hearts of people. How very proud you must be! I am proud of you and for you. I can picture you with pen and paper in hand, sitting under the tree writing a poem about Father Ted. I had never heard of the show, it being on the other side of the pond so to speak. Here in the US we see a couple of hit shows from the UK and I love what I can understand. Some of the language is spoken too fast for me, but I usually know from the actions what went on. The love stories made there are absolutely fantastic! Great job and your reply gives me a bit of insight as to the "show" you and Willow speak of in your exchange. Always Sylvia
Willowdown		#10	[-]
Posts: 1227 (10/14/09 21:41:37) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	the last time I was in Uk i got the first series on video - i watched some more last night and yes, i picked up half a dozen Fools and Horses too!
PoeticPaul		#11	[-]
Posts: 3249 (10/15/09 02:53:30) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Sylvia, I certainly recall the days of Lovestories, there were many talented poets posting there, Tony and yourself included. Ir was then taken over by an LA media man, who turned it into a soft-porn site. Now that was a fundemental shift. Yes, it's certainly encouraging that younger people are still attracted to poletry. When Maria (my daughter) was at svhool, I did a couple of readings and they went down reasonably well. There is a definite interest. Song lyrics are a henuine source of poetry, and most right 'beats' per lone poetry can be performed to a 'rap' rhyth. This could start an interesting debate! Thanks once again for your generous comments. Best wishes. Paul
PoeticPaul		#12	[-]
Posts: 3250 (10/15/09 03:08:23) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hello Willow, You are indeed a man to be envied! My daughter bought me a set of Fools and Horses CDs and much prefer to watch these again and again rather than the rubbish on TV. Happy viewing! Best wishes, Paiul
Deathletter	re	#13	[-]
Posts: 1520 (10/15/09 04:59:43) ~ Moderator ~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Fantastic piece! Very well written! Drink!!!! I love father Ted such a brilliant comedy! All the best, Jay DL Visit me at,
PoeticPaul		#14	[-]
Posts: 3251 (10/15/09 06:27:03) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Jay, Thanks for your kind words! It's noce to hear from a fellow fan! All three priests in the series were truly wonderful characters. I never tire of watching it. I would like to see it return, but I doubt if they could find three actors who could gel as effectively as the original cast. Best wishes, Paul
Willowdown		#15	[-]
Posts: 1228 (10/15/09 22:04:26) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i also saw a set of Rising Damp in one second hand shop but in a moment of madness didnt buy it later in the evening sanity returned i went back the next day but of course they had gone!
PoeticPaul		#16	[-]
Posts: 3253 (10/16/09 03:35:01) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hiu Willowdown, Now thhere's another classic! I have to say the sitcoms of the 70s and 80s are the best, without a doubt. The newer sitcoms are very bland indeed! Best wishes, Paul
Willowdown		#17	[-]
Posts: 1234 (10/18/09 22:05:00) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	i liked Men Behaving Badly too - but i never got to grips with any of the popular American stuff like Cheers although Frazier was reasonable
PoeticPaul		#18	[-]
Posts: 3256 (10/19/09 02:17:31) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Willow, I don't mind the 'newer' confections too much. But the likes of 'Fools and Horses' were real 'guffaw' comedy. But then I thought the music of the 70s was the best ever. Of course, it's a matter of taste, but it's nice to observe we are on the same lebgthwave. Roll on Christmas and Fools and Horse Special (I hope!) Best wishes, Paul
Deathletter	re	#19	[-]
Posts: 1521 (10/23/09 06:45:08) ~ Moderator ~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Paul, yes id love to see it back on the screens but alas i think your right they all had such great on screen chemistry that it would be hard to repeat. Even the bit part players in it were brilliant! Love Rising Damp as well Alan: "Rigsby theres water coming down the walls in here" Rigsby "What did you expect champagne?" Pure class! All the best, Jay DL Visit me at,
PoeticPaul		#20	[-]
Posts: 3266 (10/26/09 06:46:53) ~Moderator~ Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi Jay, Yes Rigby was one of a kind. His amarous advances to Ms Jones were simply comedic genius! Characters in roday's sitcoms are one-dimensional compared with the likes of Del Boy, Fletcher and indeed Leonard Rossiter! Thanks for your informative comments. Best wishes, Paul

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