MY KIND OF GUY (Book) - 5/14/2020 5:01:45 PM
This is a wonderful contemporary comedy with a twist of romance and fantasy. I love the story on so many levels. It is also poignant in places as it sadly describes the political realm of the United States and its disastrous leadership now.
Not too many people are happy with the way the US is being led and how democratic systems that were prized and cherished are now under attack. It can be hard to listen to a leader who has so much that is opposed to some of the leading historical principles that have been the foundational blocks of democracy.
One of the most wonderful aspects of this story is that Paddy Bostock provides a humorous rendition of this story line about contemporary political strife. I’m sure many readers will appreciate this.
This story is about Lizzie Leah who wants to locate her lost lover, Leo McGuire. So, she enlists Mervyn Vincent, an ex-spy to look for him. However, in the process, Mervyn discovers that Leo is in an international right-wing cartel. As he is unravelling the identity of this man, including the fact that Leon Devine is his real name, he discovers that there is a lot more to this man than initially expected. He decides to get his sister Taya on board so that they can reform this man and channel his abilities in more commendable ways.
This is a story that will make the reader reflect on the US political system from an international standpoint. It is a book that lightens up the terrible plight in the United States. And given how US politics is going right now, this is a very timely story.
Thank you, Paddy for another great book. I can’t wait to read your next book.
MY KIND OF GUY (Book) - 5/1/2020 8:23:26 AM
Another great book! I can't believe your productivity! Wish I could keep up with mine. But I can't, perhaps because I'm devoting only about an hour a day to writing and the rest, to foolishness.
Immediately, I detected that this would be a humorous write with a lot of tongue-in-cheek, because I have found it nearly impossible to drum any sense into those of right wing tendencies, growing harder as time goes by. How they can tolerate the stupid behavior of the man they elected to be a shining light for our country, is beyond me.
But you are writing from the international perspective and that's much appreciated. I hope this book tickles the fancy of those of us interested in preserving democracy and using the Internet to make it less "representative" and more pure by allowing bills, debate and vote on laws and amendments, directly from the citizens. Greed and partisanship has taken over representatives that are supposedly speaking for their constituency, but favor their major contributors and party strong-arm techniques.
Jolly good! Paddy,
Ron
Fubars (Book) - 12/30/2019 9:50:07 AM
Back in the day, in 1961, as a freshman at a Northwestern Wisconsin techie and teachers college, in order to be a BMOC (big man on campus) one would join the FUBARs (fouled up beyond repair--cleaned up a bit). They were an independent fraternity that the current university president had belonged to with no national affiliation and a penchant for gross pledging rituals like forcing drunk aspirins to walk naked on broken glass. They are now gone, probably the victims of political correctness.
So, your title caught my eye right away. In that small excerpt, you created strong characters for two or three individuals and mentioned two of the most contentious political issues of our time, Brexit and the goings-on in the American White House.
It takes skill to write good satire and your glowing reviews tell me that you have, once again, succeeded. I hope I get a chance to read FUBARs very soon. Looks like you have another winner.
Ron
What Ifs (Book) - 9/2/2019 7:00:57 AM
I can see that you have been very productive lately by all of these new novels. And successful, I hope. Like you propose in this excerpt, I should, "put down the book right now," because I'm not fond of paranormal, supernatural or fantasy things. But you have such an intriguing way of writing that impels the reader to read on. A real gift.
In this case, James Cockburn, failed novelist, is trying to help his sister-in-law out of the potential accusation of killing her husband. In his path brief search of "what ifs" he suddenly discovers a subterranean creature, a bisexual elf, that is quite pleasing in demeanor. After reading what you have written, my conclusion is that the novel may be psychological. Perhaps the elf is all in James's mind (certainly in Paddy's mind). Perhaps not. Hence the tendency to want to read on.
Ron
Chosen (Book) - 12/6/2018 12:01:17 PM
I enjoyed reading Chosen by Paddy Bostock right from the first page. The author writes cleverly. I especially love his style of writing. It’s witty and funny at the same time. Also, he builds his characters gradually and you get to “live with the characters and experience life with them” because of that.
The book tells the story of Jeremy Crawford, a very successful man who has everything he wants but is suddenly not happy. He’s not happy that he didn’t choose his life. He then goes soul-searching and develops a strong bond with his Pet Pig Pete. From that moment on, he takes charge of his life and things change drastically.
Every good book must have a little romance and this book doesn’t disappoint. As you read the book, you get to meet Julie and fall in love with her instantly. This is definite must-read and I highly recommend it!
Chosen (Book) - 12/1/2018 11:58:46 AM
Paddy, you sure are prolific. It's taking me a year now to complete a novel. Too many distractions like watching Trump. Speaking of Trump, I noticed you managed to bring current events into this novel. It certainly looks to be interesting. And, you mentioned a memory of mine. Every day when I went to Engineering Corner from the parking lot past the library at Stanford to study boring engineering, I walked right past Ken Kesey's Morris Minor appropriately psychedelically painted. Probably donated, if sold, might have fetched him a pretty penny.
This one looks like a winner.
Ron
The Hanging (Book) - 6/7/2018 4:50:43 PM
A thrilling crime suspense novel!
The Hanging by Paddy Bostock had every element a good story should have. An exciting plot, attention to detail, but best of all fleshed out, well-written and well-rounded character development. There’s an abundance of well-illustrated scenes that make you feel like you are right there in the story, and that’s something I really look for in a good book.
The book description gives a sneak preview: ‘Posing as a papal nuncio, the troll Vilius “The Vile” Vilutis haunts the Cumbrian hills in search of the magical onyx with the potential to revolutionize smartphones worldwide, aiming to put his enemy, Silicon Valley gazillionaire Zingy Splitz, out of business forever. Suspicious, Zingy contacts Pope Benny in Rome, where rumour has it Vilius once worked, thus discovering the troll’s current whereabouts.
Meanwhile, in their bucolic farmstead in Cumbria, the elves Mordy and Hazchem team up with PAX (Pagans Against Xmas) to ensure the onyx’s safety, but two ghastly hangings disrupt the peace. The Vatican is implicated in the crimes, its motives darker than Vilius’s vindictiveness. And the troll is not, after all, as vile as he might have appeared.’
Now, if that’s not enough to get your curiosity juices flowing, I don’t know what will. But if you want to find out what happens, you’ll just have to turn the pages for yourself! However, I will say it was well worth the read. It’s my first time reading this author and I must say I was very impressed.
There is something very magical about reading fantasy fiction. It speaks to the very thread of my imagination, jolting it to life and transporting it on an exhilarating journey. This story did exactly that, leaving me captivated as I was introduced to a new world and mesmerizing characters.
Captivating and commendable, this work had me immersed from the beginning. The story flowed from scene to scene with ease, and the author shows exceptional ability when it comes to storytelling. There are plenty of attention-grabbing moments in this page turner that will take the reader on a truly spellbinding journey!
It’s one of those books that comes along occasionally that makes you want to read it non-stop until you get to the end. I’m giving nothing further away here. And this, I hope, will only add to the mystery and enjoyment for the reader.
If this book is anything to go by, I’ll certainly be looking forward to reading more from Paddy Bostock in the future. A well-deserved five stars.
The Hanging (Book) - 5/1/2018 7:54:49 AM
Good to see my favorite author posting another book. Your output is prodigious. From the excerpt, I would say you've outdone yourself injecting humor into your story and have got human frailty clearly down in writing.
The only flaw I saw was the last moose seen in the vicinity of Des Moines, Iowa was probably before the French named the Des Moines River (the river of monks) sometime during the 16th century. ;-)
Ron
The Basque Head Case (Book) - 2/16/2016 12:32:50 AM
Head Today, Gone Tomorrow – A review of the novel ‘The Basque Head Case’
“Stories of imagination tend to upset those without one.” – Terry Pratchett
Author Paddy Bostock’s novel ‘The Basque Head Case’ brings back Jake Flintlock and Dr. Bum Park, the famous private investigator duo from London. When an incident involving a severed head threatens to snowball into an international event, the PI duo are put under the spotlight. Their investigation takes them on a whirlwind tour of Spain to try and solve the mystery. And when the threats get personal, these detectives have to deduce and punch their way out of the new case.
Jake is the brain behind the operation, he is the thinker, the one who has mastered the art of deduction, or at least he thinks that way. Jake for the most part appears as a wiry and nervous fellow hiding behind a calm façade. And he lives by a standard set of PI rules usually found in fiction while conducting his investigations. He also has this underhanded sense of humor that he puts to good use whenever he feels neglected or left out of the action.
Dr. Bum Park is the muscle in the PI duo. He is the beefcake with a well-developed sense of humor. He treats even the most dangerous of situations as a joke. His flirtatious, loud and alpha male character contrasts nicely with that of the slightly neurotic and awkward mover Jake.
The plot, the characters and the setting found in ‘The Basque Head Case’ hasn’t changed much from the previous successful book, ‘Hand In Glove’. Jake’s dog Binkey and his home security system once again plays its part in moving the plot forward and in making the novel an unbridled fun ride.
The book does a good enough job of balancing the serious matter - which keeps the story moving; with the casual and humorous bits. And it’s only when the scale shifts to one end completely that you end up with scenes that are too serious or too humorous. But these are far and few in between and for the most part the book gets the balance right.
The lead characters in this novel are self-aware of the pattern seen in other fiction books involving PIs and have no trouble in flaunting these patterns in an exaggerated manner for hilarious effect. Mr. Paddy has also upped the humor quotient by including plenty of social satire and meta-commentary in the book. Not many books would think of playing with decapitated bodies and floating heads for laughs, but this one does and it does so marvellously. Encouragingly, the jokes don’t stop coming even after the plot obstacles in book are overcome.
In the end, you’re forced to pay heed to every page, marvelling at the ingenuity and cleverness the author showcases here. It is mad fun but it’s also controlled mad fun. It is self-referential and self-aware of its strength and also its weakness and doesn’t shy away from revealing it to the audience either. What makes this book an endearing read is that it doesn't aspire to be anything more than a smart and well-written novel filled with smart mouth humor and memorable characters
Peace on Earth (Book) - 2/22/2015 11:48:04 PM
The Ultimate Carnival – A review of the novel ‘Peace on Earth’
“In a mad world, only the mad are sane.” - Akira Kurosawa
Author Paddy Bostock’s latest novel ‘Peace on Earth’ is a series of adventures in search of mankind’s latest fallacy. A wannabe actor comes into possession of a disk containing the formula for attaining peace on earth. But he loses it and soon an international array of oddball characters descend in search of it and further mayhem ensues. Random events and coincidences are aplenty and when these characters get together it lets loose quirky madness like never before. Even in the midst of its lunacy the book manages to reflect the banality of our everyday endeavours.
Paddy is fast becoming a master of the slightly quirky storytelling which in reality shouldn't work but invariably does and that too very well. The absurdities of life that humans, the supposedly intelligent life beings run after have been discussed in this almost allegorical story. ‘Peace on Earth’ like Paddy’s previous books is also full of British humor and charm that engages your intellect too. For a disillusioned generation it’s a gift that such writers exist who can hold forth logical and rational arguments in a witty manner. The flow of words have almost a poetic feel to them, they manage to make this deep connection with your soul. Which when you think about is quite special because of all the zany madness going around in the background. It provides a refreshingly fresh take on modern life and its many distractions.
It has a plot that is rooted in the present times with excellent use of pop-culture references and elements from our day-to-day life. The chapter breaks are brilliantly put together, the editing is so precise that you will find it hard to stop reading at the end of a chapter without wanting to start the next one immediately. Some of the lines in the book are just too hilarious and worthy of being re-read and highlighted in your book. The novel also celebrates girl power in the kick-ass fashion that Hollywood films are famous for. And ever so occasionally in the plot, the author takes it upon himself to take on the archaic rules of the establishment and poke fun at it and does so splendidly. Paddy has this understated ability to take the mortification of everyday life and string a highly entertaining story around it.
Make no mistake; there is an underlying feel of seriousness to the proceedings. Because even though a lot of the scenes and characters have been designed to invoke laughter, they also make you think about the bigger picture. The author has created a remarkable fictional world that just gets better by each turn of the page. All his characters stand out and the Dickensian mirror he brandishes really reflects our current state of affairs.
The charm of this book lies in the unpredictability of its plot line, one strange situation changes quickly into another equally befuddling one. So the only advice I can give you is to fasten your seat belt and surrender to its brilliance for maximum enjoyment.
Peace on Earth (Book) - 2/1/2015 7:26:22 AM
Congrats on your latest! Man, I love your writing. Not only do you have a great command of the King's English, you certainly seem to know Spanish and German as well, embellishing your narrative with references to these languages with ease.
Sure looks like a jolly good read to me!
Ron
Noddy in Wonderland (Book) - 9/3/2014 1:18:02 AM
Thy hilarious kingdom cometh – A review of the novel ‘Noddy In Wonderland’
“Fantasy mirrors desire. Imagination reshapes it” - Mason Cooley
Rules were made to be broken, especially when these rules were created by a few to control the majority. Human beings can’t survive on impulses alone in the long run; they need objective standards to set their life choices against. And objectivity requires principles and not some arbitrary rules. Principle means having a choice, a say, an understanding of reality to let thyself be governed by an explicit or implicit authority, directly or indirectly. And when principles fail, all hell breaks loose.
Author Paddy Bostock returns with a brand new novel ‘Noddy In Wonderland’ that extols you to stick it to the man while chuckling away till the very end. When a former soldier, Noddy returns to his hometown, Liverpool, he harbours a dream of becoming its king and no, he doesn’t suffer from PTSD. When he shoots a government minister in the bottom, he unwittingly divides the country into two groups, a group of fan boys and copycats who approve of him and the entire government machinery who threaten to go all out against him. How Noddy manages to turn this situation around and see his dream come true forms the rest of the story. And on this fantasy adventure he chugs along a large group of accomplices and friends including his brother Knobby, a beautiful gothic girlfriend Meryl and even an elf and a talking dog.
Paddy Bostock is that kind of an author whom you could drop in the middle of the ocean and he would still find something funny about every wave that threatens to drown him. Mixing satire and sarcasm to a full blown out fantasy novel is hard work as there’s always a chance that the comedy may not work as you intended especially when you are hood winking the reader by hiding behind a character and talking about some real socio political issues. But in ‘Noddy In Wonderland’ behind the obvious hilarity lies a profound understanding of human nature and an in depth contemplation of ineffable issues. The book is packed in such a manner that even though there are plenty of ‘messages’ there are also enough pop culture references and subtle humor and not so subtle one liners in every page that you can’t help but chuckle out aloud and also acknowledge the genius behind the fine writing.
Just like in his previous books Paddy’s latest one is also a complex novel with so many characters and so many things happening at the same time. But his multi dimensional characters are all brilliantly conceived and sympathetic, who bring their unique bit to the story telling. The story has several plots going on at once that are constantly interrupted by each other but they somehow all come together beautifully. The characters and the situations simply become the many small pieces to a beautiful puzzle at the end.
Noddy In Wonderland is a wild ludicrous ride with a narrative which probably wouldn’t make sense in any other setting and you would call it out too but under Paddy’s measured writing and almost maniacal genius you willingly go along with the ride and soon everything starts making sense when you realize that the author has wittingly and mockingly attacked the flaws in our system that we're all aware of, but choose to do nothing about.
There’s a lot that you can take away from this novel, like the author’s ability to interject this deadpan, sarcastic humor with the absurdity of our everyday life. He has flawlessly combined so many elements to form a book that has the best a fantasy, a mystery, a romance and a comedy novel has to offer. Editing of the book is top notch as the pace of the narrative is never allowed to slow down while presenting serious issues through characters and situations that are extremely funny.
This is the kind of book that you should consume slowly, preferably one page a day to soak in the beauty of the madness but here’s the big contradiction, once you start reading it you will realize how good it is and you will end up cursing yourself for not being able to wean away from it and you will get cursed at too for ignoring your ‘worldly’ functions as you sit glued to the happenings in Noddy In Wonderland.
Hand in Glove (Book) - 6/16/2014 4:52:19 PM
When Murder is Humorous – A review of the novel ‘Hand In Glove’
“This suspense is terrible. I hope it will last” - Oscar Wilde
Private investigators and the field of PI work have long held our fascination. So much so that they have become an intrinsic part of everyday fiction through radio programs, suspense and thriller novels and of course film and television shows, where a PI brought in from outside solves the mystery and thereby saving the day, has become the most dependable and staple plot line of all such shows. And when you are talking about private investigators how can you not mention the most famous of them all, I’m talking about the iconic Sherlock Holmes himself.
And t¬hanks to such novels, movies and television shows, people can immediately summon up a mental image of a PI when they hear about one. And the one you are most likely to have is the image of the stereotypical private investigator. One who operates out of a single room, a dim lit office in a shady area of the town, an office cluttered with files and paperwork with the lone PI sitting back in a rickety old chair with a lit pipe sticking out the corner of his mouth and blowing slow smoky circles of intense puffs, greeting the unsure and nervous clients with overzealous secretive ambience.
If that is the perception you’ve been carrying around, then get ready to chuck it out and embrace the new generation PI’s.
In author Paddy Bostock’s latest novel Hand In Glove, PI’s Dr Jake Flintlock and his sidekick Dr Bum Park are wealthy and live in high end homes and lead a very affluent life when not taking on investigative assignments. Their blissful to the account of almost dreary lives change the day Binkey, Jake’s dog discovers a severed hand inside a baseball mitt. Which then soon leads to the murder of an American, Chuck Cinzano at Jake’s house at Primrose Hill, London; who apart from being a lot of other things was also the bloke whose game of baseball with his friends was disrupted by Binkey when he found the severed hand. And in light of the clues and revelations that reveal themselves in the aftermath of Chuck’s ‘murder’, Jake & Bum take on this apparent ‘murder’ case which takes them on a whirl-winding trip all the way to California, where Jake and Bum soon begin to suspect that everything isn’t as obvious as it seems on the surface. The rest of this story focuses on how they manage to overcome the many hurdles to find the real culprit.
Hand In Glove is unlike any other novel in its genre out there, with enough satire and madcap madness and mayhem to satisfy the attention span of even a first time reader. There are questionable dead bodies, scorned ex-lovers, dubious alliances, the ever lingering sexual tension between the unlikeliest of pairs and the staunchest of loyalty that you can find between the two lead pairs in any sort of fiction. Jake and Bum may be an odd couple but they share some great chemistry and work very well in tandem to the flow of the story. The nasty cynical humour in it, the very colourful language a character like Dr Bum Park uses and the subtle references and gentle nods to other great pieces of fiction over the years are all what makes Hand In Glove a real gem in the list of its contemporaries.
If you like gritty natty thrillers that are narrated by a very intelligent and knowledgeable voice with well drawn out and colourful characters, a story that grabs you by the collar in the first few pages itself and doesn’t let go until the end, then this compelling suspense mystery thriller with more than a good dollops of witty English humour is the perfect choice for you. To use a baseball analogy as it is in the midst of a baseball game that it all starts; Paddy Bostock has hit one right out of the park with this novel, a definite homerun. It’s written in a pacy narrative that travels at just the right speed letting you soak in all the madness in this thriller. I wonder if anyone will be able to forget Binkey, Stormin Normin and Kyorugi Joonbi even after turning over the last page, to find out who or what they are, you have to go and purchase Paddy Bostock’s Hand In Glove.
There is one warning though that I have to issue, the moment you are done with Hand In Glove, you may feel this irresistible urge to run right out to buy another one of the Paddy’s books and immediately start to read it. Why? Read Hand In Glove and you’ll find out soon enough!
Hand in Glove (Book) - 2/3/2014 8:23:06 AM
Well, aren't you a chip off the old Flintlock! (Just had to say that--;-))
When I saw the cover, I immediately thought that most Britishers were Cricket fans, and didn't give much thought to baseball, but as I read you revealing your multilingual skills, I realized that you are catering to the American crowd with your latest humorous tome making fun of everybody, including your hero with broad swipes at the bloated ego of 21st century Homo Sapiens. I'm already saying, "Bravo!", and I haven't read any more than this little excerpt.
Ron
Two Down (Book) - 10/22/2012 12:26:20 PM
Paddy Bostock's novel, Two Down, is a farce de force of crime fiction. Dr. Bostock shows off his considerable literary ability in this Sherlock Holmes cum 007 mystery that comes on like Crash set in the center of London rather than Los Angeles. Paddy's antihero, Dr. Jake Flintlock, is a fired professor, failed novelist, paparazzi PI with a considerable English heritage manufactured by his uncle that serves as a source of his brash behavior leading to solving serious murders and saving the world. Paddy is a master at character development and leaves no part of Jakie's (his beautiful Italian international banker wife, Claudia's moniker for Flintlock) character unrevealed as Jake drinks and bumbles his way through solving masterful intrigue and twists of fate with impeccable fuzzy logic.
Bostock richly embellishes the action with flourishes of French, Italian, German and Spanish, and numerous dialects from Australia to the American ghetto, with references to literature and history abundant, a sense of psychology of a modern-day Freud, and with a vast knowledge of food and drink reminiscent of Playboy Afterhours. With his trusty companion, Binky, a highly communicative hound, Ph.D. PI Jake Flintlock maneuvers traffic bound London on his trusty bicycle, Holdsworth, and relies on his partner, Bum Park, a Korean-black American, to round out the sleuthing skills of his loosely-managed investigative team. Hot on a clue, clueless Flintlock ends up on the Continent in a castle with a whole new set of neo Nazi circumstances to overcome that gets even more convoluted back home on the Thames, not to mention, the Vatican.
Paddy's way with plot rivals his way with words as it thickens and morphs into levels and twists like a collage of crime novels tightly wrapped up in a nice little package and conclusion that will satisfy even the most voracious of crime novel aficionados. I highly recommend Two Down to anyone who loves a good plot, great characters, and good humor throughout. There is something in this novel for everyone––Paddy Bostock sees to that. Now go out and read it. You won't be disappointed. Jolly good, old chap.
The Old Ones (Poetry) - 3/26/2017 9:12:35 AM
Thanks for this, Véro.
Paddy
The Old Ones (Poetry) - 3/25/2017 1:10:10 PM
J'ai toujours aimé ce poème n'imaginant pas qu'un jour je me l'approprierai.À l'automne de leur vie nos vieux ressentent cet océan de solitude. Ils méritent notre respect et notre disponibilité. La poésie est là comme une vague sur laquelle nous pouvons surfer et qui allège notre souffrance.
Ce poème est criant de vérité, il est trés beau, merci Paddy.
Where the River Flows Black Velvet (also a song) (Poetry) - 7/20/2015 4:08:26 AM
J'aime la chanson. Elle n'a pas pris une ride. Elle est mélodieuse. C'est comme se laisser porter par le courant de la rivière quand soudain jaillit une vague de souvenirs qui déferlent en un torrent d'émotion...sourire....
In the deathlight (also a song) (Poetry) - 7/13/2015 5:06:56 AM
Beaucoup beaucoup d'émotion à la lecture de cette chanson...Le Pouvoir des Mots sur le Mouvoir des peaux!!! Réflexion
The Love At The Centre (also a song) (Poetry) - 8/27/2014 7:39:44 PM
Moments like these I do have, but I try to keep smiling, This says a lot and a good song it would be. It puts a new perspective to me for old age, good write. You're so talented with these words and versus.
Academic Blues (song) (Poetry) - 8/27/2014 7:36:57 PM
Some words to think about, here. Paddy thanks for posting.
Living Free (Also a Song) (Poetry) - 8/27/2014 7:35:35 PM
Relatively the truth, love your kids, I do mine.
Cats (also a song) (Poetry) - 8/27/2014 7:34:21 PM
Ok read, but I've a cat whom I love, she's crazy, but comes to me when she wants to sit on my lap. I just leave her alone to do her own thing. Sometimes she's a pest, but I can't do without her.
Words are Crystal (Poetry) - 6/13/2014 3:19:24 PM
Very Nicely done! And yes in the end, we will be reconciled... to our Maker!
In the deathlight (also a song) (Poetry) - 12/22/2012 12:12:46 PM
A mesmerizing poem with a beautiful rhythm. The last stanza creates quite a surprise, bringing (a shrill cry of) death into the spotlight/moonlight.
Axilea
What’s Beyond (Poetry) - 12/16/2012 6:20:52 PM
In my humble estimation, I think you write with eloquence, Paddy. Love and peace,
Regis
In the deathlight (also a song) (Poetry) - 11/1/2012 1:24:40 PM
That night breeze in her hair blew the glass of moonshine (booze) at your dare into your face with glass splinters there?
Ron
In the War (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/29/2012 11:48:18 AM
Such a poignantly meaningful song, Paddy. So sad that man seems to have learned nothing at all with regard to war. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Long Road (also a song). (Poetry) - 10/24/2012 1:40:05 PM
You poignantly express a universal and timeless theme of this life/world once again via your verses, Paddy. Thank you. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Little Daughter Girl (Also a song) (Poetry) - 10/23/2012 7:35:35 PM
It's simply that you are a "true" poet, Paddy. I strive thus to be, and sometimes, I feel that I am... ...(but rarely). Thank you for sharing this; and what a gift for Asa. Love and peace,
Regis
Everything Comes Too Late or Too Soon (Also a song) (Poetry) - 10/23/2012 7:33:17 PM
Your poetry is truly sublime, Paddy. I am of Celtic origin, my family being from Britanny (never know how to spell that place), France. Your muse seems much akin to mine. Be well, friend. Love and peace,
Regis
Where the River Flows Black Velvet (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/22/2012 9:51:21 AM
I love the meanings and the nostalgia in this write, Paddy. It makes me think of places, times, people, and things lost... ...but not forgotten. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Family Ties (song) (Poetry) - 10/22/2012 9:49:04 AM
Nicely done, Paddy. Thank you for sharing your wit and wry humour. Love and peace,
Regis
Beneath the Stairwells (Poetry) - 10/21/2012 8:50:33 PM
Once again, this is superb and meaningful poetry that speaks to the reader's soul. Thank you, Paddy. Love and peace,
Regis
Bertha (Also a song) (Poetry) - 10/21/2012 8:49:00 PM
You are classic, Paddy; you make me think of olden days when poets worked at their "stuff." I do not. I am spoiled at times with inspiration, and I admit, I do even edit. Your poetry is fine to me, Paddy; I wish that meant something. Love and best wishes,
Regis
The World is a Circle (Poetry) - 10/21/2012 8:46:31 PM
Your poetry flows pleasantly while, at the same time, expressing apt, timely, and universally important concepts. Thank you, Paddy. Love and peace to you,
Regis
Keep on Laughing, My Son (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/21/2012 8:44:47 PM
You made me think of my own son, Paddy. I do engage and "feel" what your lyrics express. Thank you for sharing your gift. Love and peace to you,
Regis
The Love At The Centre (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/20/2012 1:23:57 PM
Well, I live on a mountain but I certainly know what the "floor" feels like. I can relate to what you express via your verses here, Paddy. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
Do You Know...? (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/19/2012 8:51:57 PM
For me, a very meaningful and expressive sharing that is familiar somehow. Your verses remind me a little (or perhaps even a lot since I am actually remembering) Simon and Garfunkel's song, "I am a Rock" or something like that. Thank you, Paddy, old chap.☻ Love and peace,
Regis
Do You Know...? (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/19/2012 8:28:49 AM
This is a very haunting write. I remember those winter streets in those faded towns. It's not like that here, and I'm glad because up north, times after Christmas got very dreary indeed.
Ron
The Love At The Centre (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/13/2012 12:56:30 PM
This one has a center to it that keeps me coming back. I believe it would make the most wonderful song, put to music.
Ron
Academic Blues (song) (Poetry) - 10/12/2012 12:55:36 PM
Cleverly concocted... ...and meaningful as well. Thank you for sharing your wit and humour, Paddy. Love and peace,
Regis
Words are Crystal (Poetry) - 10/11/2012 12:58:30 PM
Nicely done; your words awaken thought, Paddy. I love the flow of this poem (rhyme and rhythm. Thank you. Love and peace,
Regis
Cats (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/11/2012 12:55:49 PM
Delightful, Paddy! This is a fine tribute to cats and a most apt one. I have a posted a poem here at AD entitled "The Time of the Cats" which is along the same theme as yours here. Thank you for sharing. Love and peace,
Regis
Cats (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/10/2012 5:46:30 PM
Having known many cats I can confirm this poem is a gem!!!
Cats (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/10/2012 8:03:08 AM
Is a Cats world that's for sure! Your poem fits them exactly, like catgut makes a perfect violin string. I'm not much for cats after a stray we picked up, pissed on the carpet by the door, and it stunk for years after. I'm also not much for cat hair and fleas.
Ron
The World is a Circle (Poetry) - 10/10/2012 3:39:11 AM
Another good one. You really seem to have a knack for rhythm and rhyme without letting the wording get off, a struggle I have often. Good for you. Yes, we must be better stewards of this world. By ironing the cycle We've made ourselves her fools. Have we overdone our cautions? Be well, Kathy
Keep on Laughing, My Son (also a song) (Poetry) - 10/5/2012 9:35:33 AM
I have always said that half of the people are building and sharing while half the people are tearing down and wearing. I would like my son to be like the former and not the latter, like your song so well portrays.
Ron
Living Free (Also a Song) (Poetry) - 9/30/2012 10:48:13 AM
It's important to stay connected to your kids. They're the only ones you'll ever have. Songs are hard for me to connect with if I don't hear the melody. Perhaps you could make a voice file and use it as the link at the bottom.
Ron
Long Road (also a song). (Poetry) - 9/23/2012 10:58:23 AM
This has an old world sadness about it; about the struggle for life and what it means.
Ron
Little Daughter Girl (Also a song) (Poetry) - 9/20/2012 10:58:24 AM
The connection between generations runs deep. And the world gets older with each generation.
Ron
Words are Crystal (Poetry) - 9/17/2012 11:39:23 AM
What can I say, except Pure Poetry! My thoughts run wild as I read this wonderful juxtaposition of words.
Ron
Bertha (Also a song) (Poetry) - 9/13/2012 5:18:44 PM
This is such a fun song, and truly, Bertha sounds just right! I really enjoyed your humor.
Connie
Family Ties (song) (Poetry) - 9/10/2012 9:01:13 AM
Kinky and quirky… a lovely little ditty. All the little tongue-in-cheek reminds me of the Beatles… “I am a walrus.”
Family Ties (song) (Poetry) - 9/9/2012 11:33:03 AM
Put a country tune to it and I think you've got a hit. Very good.
