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The Youtube clip is of  an incredible blues guitarist called Davy Knowles, he is from our little Island but now lives and works in Chicago

Knocking Down Brick Walls

he uses twitter so few words disguise the truth read between the lies! political aides are sacked for whistle blowing gagged for truth telling the world’s media contaminated by lies read between the lines! Contamination Contest Sponsored By Kai Michael Neumann 4/2/18
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Sinha-Roy Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 4:09 AM
Congratulations, Jan on your well deserved win.
Allison Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Thanks Subimal:-) hugs Jan xx
Gentry Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 1:48 AM
Congratulations on your win. Time will tell. I find it amazing how people interpret things so different.
Allison Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 3:25 AM
Yes I often find I see something in a poem that is a different perspective from someone else - the poem is about media in general but with a certain political slant lol:-) hugs jan xx
Haight Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 7:06 PM
So much truth in your few words, Jan. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
April 17, 2018 at 7:24 PM
Thanks Sandra:-) hugs jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 2:28 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Jan.
Allison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 2:36 PM
Thanks Line, I listen to Davy Knowles every time I get a comment, that young man is awesome!:-) hugs Jan xx
Neumann Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 8:35 AM
Contaminations of massive destruction. Well said. Congratulations on your win in my contest. Can't we just tweet the man away? Kai
Allison Avatar
April 16, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Oh Kai I am delighted to be on your winner's list!!! I wasn;t sure what you would make of my take on the 'contamination' theme:-) hugs jan xx
Thomas Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 8:48 AM
Massive contamination! Awesome senryu compilation Jan!
Allison Avatar
April 10, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Thanks Shadow :-) I don't often do political poems but I couldn't resist with the contamination theme and every time someone comments i just have to watch the Davy Knowles video - he is such an incredible talent and the most humble guy you could ever meet:-) hugs jan xx
Sheehan Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 1:25 PM
Wonderful Senryu. It rings of truth. Very creative. Great clip of Davy Knowles.
Allison Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 1:29 PM
Thanks Frank, so glad you enjoyed the clip Davy is an incredible musician and so humble about his talent:-) hugs Jan xx
Breidenthal Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 5:25 AM
Amazing and impactful poem. Also, good to know! -JWE
Allison Avatar
April 4, 2018 at 8:04 AM
Thanks so much David:-) (I love your name it's the same as my son!!!) of all my recent poems this has the most comments, so i have obviously hit a nerve with people! :-) hugs Jan xx
Konos Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:04 PM
I enjoyed your descriptive poem! Davy Knowles is Fantastic! Thanks for introducing me to his talent vocal and guitarist! WOW
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 8:11 PM
Thanks so much for dropping by Judy - Davy is incredibly talented and such a humble young man - we try and get to one of his sell out gigs when he comes home at Christmas - we managed to get tickets last year and even managed to get one for for my son who happened to be home at the time as I know the promoter:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:42 PM
I believe that you have trumped El Presidente!---although he would call that 'fake news' or some such. Excellente, amigo! :) Gershon
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:49 PM
lol thanks Gershon:-) if you like blues music do listen to the video - Davy is an awesome blues guitarist now rated in the top 10 in the world:-) hugs jan xx
Wigley Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 3:05 AM
Indeedy, Jan, how verily true. A fine little critique of El Trumpo.. Good luck in the contest.niw, back to some light hearted buffoonery! Viv x
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:15 AM
Just read your poem thanks for the giggle:-) hugs jan xx
Sathasivam Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 2:30 AM
Excellent. Well written senryu. Best wishes for your contest.
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:15 AM
Thanks Ravi:-) hugs jan xx
Krampe Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 1:48 AM
This is great, Jan, so much said with few words.
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:14 AM
Thanks Agnes, the original idea was to write about the media .... but my muse took over!:-) I hope Kai likes it:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 10:40 PM
This is great Jan...it is like watching a sitcom
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:13 AM
let's hope this sitcom doesn't last 4 years!:-(I've added a Davy Knowles track - do get to see him play live if you get the chance! hugs jan xx
Vaso Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 10:20 PM
Well said, I have sadly seen some poets here that post more fake news on social media that even "him" I just dont get it. Thus I think Kim's advice is best!!!
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2018 at 4:13 AM
Makes me so glad I don't do social media Arthur:-( Have added some music - hope you like it:-) hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:54 PM
Well written senryu. Truth and lies hard to distinguish on all sides. So we keep loving our neighbors,doing our part to save the world! Hugs...Kim
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:56 PM
Thanks Kim:-)hugs jan xx
Green Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:42 PM
Hmmmm, well let's just say it is easy to brand someone a liar when we don't walk in their shoes. I have been accused of lying in the past as well. But, that is all besides the point, good luck in the contest my friend.
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:56 PM
I see your point Chris :-) I just hate being lied to and sadly some folk start to believe whatever comes out of their mouths is the truth - had this with a family member and its very difficult to deal with:-( hugs jan xx
Devonshire Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:38 PM
As a former member of the "fake news" media, I find it hard to understand how people can tell what is true and what is false now. It also makes me fear for the future of the free press. The sense of jeopardy is overwhelming. Well said, Jan! Best wishes in the contest and thanks for your comment on the co-write with Paul.
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:41 PM
You've hit the nail on the head Carolyn it is so difficult for any of us to determine the truth:-( Loved your co-write with Paul your words flow together so brilliantly:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 3:06 PM
- This liar we all know, Jan - Excellent! - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise I hope Kai likes my take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 3:01 PM
oh, you've done a fine job with this one, jan! it's amazing how much you can say about a person without naming him...
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:42 PM
That's because of the the media circus that has swung into action Carolyn:-( hugs jan xx
Devonshire Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 5:39 PM
It's also amazing that everyone seems to know the name that is absent in the poem.
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Thanks Ilene, its about him but also the media in general:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 3:00 PM
You are such a clever girl thinking up this way to do the contamination contest. I sure hope I can think up something. I was hoping to do concrete (contest) but I just gave up on it.
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 4:17 PM
I was relaxing in the bath when I got this idea for the contest lol. Not sure what kai will think of it but i take my chance with the contest:-0 hugs jan xx
Duet Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 1:29 PM
I love this, Jan. Just perfect in my eyes...perfectly short and sweet (NOT). lol good luck in the contest
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Thanks Carole:-) hugs Jan xx
Kendrick Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 12:05 PM
Good work. I believe that this one is a good contender for the contest. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 12:06 PM
Thanks Sara, I'm not sure what Kai is looking for so i'm taking a chance with this theme:-) hugs Jan xx
Krutsinger Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 9:27 AM
My cheerleading squad will be over about 4 pm. to work out the motions for this one.
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 9:30 AM
lol Caren, i know there will be some who won't appreciate my words but all around the world the media cover up so many lies:-( hugs jan xx
Gupta Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 8:21 AM
So much in so brief ... Indeed well written ...
Allison Avatar
April 2, 2018 at 8:23 AM
Thanks Probir:-) hugs Jan xx
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