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Comment on Delving in to the Delights of Dorset Buttony! by Geraint Ashton Jones

Geraint Ashton Jones — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:29:07 +0000

In reply to Kim Graham. Various ways to attach to the garment. SOmetimes a broooch pin is added to the back, or a loop added at the back.

Comment on Delving in to the Delights of Dorset Buttony! by Geraint Ashton Jones

Geraint Ashton Jones — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:28:26 +0000

In reply to Julia Pace. Various ways to attach to the garment. SOmetimes a broooch pin is added to the back, or a loop added at the back.

Comment on Delving in to the Delights of Dorset Buttony! by Kim Graham

Kim Graham — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 00:58:54 +0000

I’d like to know that too.

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by Vincent Allen

Vincent Allen — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 08:15:31 +0000

Eileen Mahoney’s wonderful poem has particular importance for me, as my maternal great-grandfather was lost at sea in the Bristol Channel on Tuesday 27th February, 1918, due to U-boat action. He was serving as a crew member in the hospital ship, HMHS ‘Glenart Castle’.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by James K. Poole

James K. Poole — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 00:53:15 +0000

Re “Captain’s Mast,” the U.S. Navy (and perhaps others) has such a thing as “Meritorious Mast,” for awards of medals, etc. Sadly, Mrs. Mahoney passed away May 3, 2021. She will doubtless be long remembered for this poem as it becomes better known.

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by B. E. Watson

B. E. Watson — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 17:33:05 +0000

In reply to Joseph Ruckman. She may have very well been comparing "Captain's Mast" to meeting your Maker, as when you stand before GOD to face the charges against you in life. As a retired Navy Senior Chief, I find the poem more than moving. I've been a part of burials at sea and find it more than appropriate for that occasion.

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by Geraint Ashton Jones

Geraint Ashton Jones — Fri, 28 May 2021 14:54:00 +0000

In reply to Joseph Ruckman. It may have just been to get something to scan. Because I like the overall poem so much I am more than happy to offer Eileen a full tot of poetic licence.

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by Joseph Ruckman

Joseph Ruckman — Fri, 28 May 2021 13:56:47 +0000

Eileen Mahoney clearly has no idea what Captain’s Mast is, which is a pity, because it mars an otherwise deeply moving poem.

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by Pottengal Mukundan

Pottengal Mukundan — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:34:11 +0000

A great set of words, put together so evocatively. An absolute pleasure to read. Thank you!

Comment on In Ocean Wastes no Poppies Blow by Captain Randhir Singh

Captain Randhir Singh — Sun, 25 Apr 2021 10:13:46 +0000

Wonderfully poignant and deep! Thanks.
Been at sea for over 40 years in submarindand all kinds of ships. A special thought to the Indonesian submarine. 53 noble souls she takes as her keep.
Thanks for putting this together.